Learning

            Technology is something we use in our daily lives, especially students, whether they are in school or in college. Because of technology, the speed of communication and how we share information has really increased. Now, students can take their classes, do their homework, type essays, and even get sample answers on the internet. The way information is communicated today is the result in people learning less than ever before.
           In the early times or the dark ages, people had to study from text books and they had no other way out. Now, even teachers use the internet! The computer makes life so easier because you can always Google in questions and the answers just appear. The student does not have to do any work!! When students are given essays, they have to type them. Again, typing essays on the computer makes life easier. When you spell a word wrong, the computer gives you list of words that have a similar spelling. You just have to pick the right one. There......... you are done! This way, you do not even learn how to spell words right. Many students do not have a big vocabulary. In fact, most students do not. When you type a word, right click it, and then click on "synonyms," you can get a bunch of synonyms. This is how some students get a better grade that they do not even deserve. Many people say that technology has made the world easier, but it has also made the world smaller, especially in education.
           As you can see, information is communicated in a way that the result is people learning less than before. There are many ways to make things easier and to use less effort when technology is involved. This makes people learn less because they do less work.     

Welcome, Mrs. Carroll!

       Hi, My name is Krutika and I am twelve years old. I came from Lincoln Elementary where I was a Lincoln Lion. Some things I really enjoy to do are draw and dance. Even though my pictures aren't that great, I still enjoy to draw. I like dancing and drawing because I can always express my feelings the way I want to. Middle school is really different than elementary school. It is fun changing classes and having different teachers. From all the subjects in school, my favorite is English. I love it because I enjoy to read and write. I can also express my feelings by writing. But, there are times I do not like English class. Like, when we have a big essay due. When I write a story or a essay, I need time, not a due date. Another time I do not enjoy English class is when we have to read and then write about it. It ruins the fun of reading. I like to read for fun and enjoyment, not to answer what I felt or what I read about. I really look forward to know you. 
       Mrs. Patalano's English class is really fun! When we go to her class, we are always ready for work because as  soon as we get in, we have to a worksheet to do. We have our tests on Fridays and we have them mostly every week. One activity we do in class is study for our vocabulary tests on the day before. Mrs. Patalano makes us form groups and we do different things as a class to help us prepare for the test the next day. The winning team gets an extra five points. Right now, we are doing our Career Unit. It is fun seeing what our future is going to be like. This activity will help us choose the right decisions in the future since we will know what will happen next. One thing I do not like about English class is that when we have our tests, we have to remember most of the things we learned before, like for our vocabulary tests, we need to know all the words from the units before. But, it is not that bad because it will help me in the future. 
      Once again, welcome to our English class. I really hope to know you better and I can bet you that you are going to have a great time with us. By the way, Mrs. Patalano is a very smart teacher and she is very funny. Even your worst day, will turn into your best if you are with Mrs. Patalano. I have experienced it, so I am not lying.
         

Future Career Goals

     It is never too early to prepare for your future. Ever since I was little, I knew that I wanted something big, a person that many people look up to as a role model.  But, I never knew exactly what.  I have grown up with a big family, so I knew that I had many choices, but I needed to choose the right one for myself.  So, after many tough decisions I have decided to become a software designer.  I have always loved to explore new things, especially computers. On my sixth birthday, I got a learning laptop. Instead of turning it on and doing the real things, I would pretend I was in a office working on the computer.  When I do become a software designer, I will make sure I am my own boss. I think I had enough with "bosses" in elementary and middle school. I really can not wait to grow up and start working!  But, before I start working, I want to attend college. I see myself in the future going to Princeton University.I have heard that it is a very hard college to get into, but I will try my best to get in. I also know that you have to be really smart in order to get in. I know that I am not that smart, but I have a lot of time to improve.  Being an only child, I have all the responsibilities of my parents and one of them is to make them happy and keep them like that. And, I know that me going to college will make them happy, especially Princeton University. I will take a major in computer programming and will get a masters degree. I will be very educated by the time I start working.  I hope to get a job in New Jersey or Virginia because I have relatives there.  I also wish to work in the government because  I would have a job security and it would feel awesome to work with my own people- U.S.A. citizen. I know that it feels like I have long way, but time passes by quickly.  I am sure that I will reach these goals soon! 

   

         

New Year's Resolution

The beginning of the new year is a time to improve ourselves by making resolutions. My main resolution for this year is to finish my work ahead of time. Most of the time I wait until the last minute if I think I can I will have enough time. This is very bad habit of mine. Sometimes, it becomes to much work for one night and then I get stressed. One time I saved my essay until the night before it was due and right when I start it, my mom tells me that we are going over my cousin’s house. I got really upset, and then I had to bring my essay there and do it there. I could not enjoy myself with my family. It was not fun. To make sure I will accomplish this goal, I will go to wikispace and try to do all the homework ahead of time. This is my promise.