Immersion

What are you most excited about in regards to your immersion experience? Why do you feel this way?

Something I'm most excited about is getting the full experience of being an adult. I think I'm most excited about this because I feel getting this experience in high-school really prepares us well for our life a head of us  our future career. I wouldn't say there is too much to be excited about considering the tasks they give me to do are not the most exciting things, but hopefully I will be able to get through the two weeks without losing my mind. 

What are you most concerned about (what causes the most stress) regarding immersion? Why do you feel this way?

One of my biggest concerns towards immersion is the work. I"m not worried about the work to the point where it will be difficult, just more about the amount of work they give me and not being able to complete my project in time. I worry about this because my mentor has a tendency to slack off when it comes to the things I need to get done for school, but hopefully that changes during immersion and  i can get all my work done in time. Another concern of mine is the work that my teachers will give us during the two weeks of no school. I'm afraid if i have questions it will be more difficult to answer them through emails. 

How progressive was the progressive era?

Throughout the 1890's to the 1920's the Progressive Era included a wide variety of political, economic, social, and moral reforms. There were many concerns that needed to be recovered but a major concern was the great wave of immigration and industrialization around the turn of the century. From 1900 - 1910, 8.8 million immigrants from Western Europe had entered the United States.

Outstanding Blogz

Example of good Economic advice to Barack Obama:
Diana Barlow
"So in the declaration, it is made clear that all humans have the civil liberties to learn, so that they can prosper and become the future of America, as it has been meant to be. But how can that be achieved if something so little as money can stand in the way?"
I liked what she had said here because she brings the Declaration into her argument, which clearly is always a good source of evidence. She also keeps the reader thinking with a question at the end of the sentence.

Example of good Literary Analysis:
Ana Forsythe
"Coelho gave his writing style variety by using allegory in both small and big ways. For instance, in the very beginning of the book, Santiago travels to talk to "the wisest of the wise men". The wise man tells Santiago to carry a spoon full of oil without spilling it, and look through his house full of treasures, paintings, and marvels of the world."
I thought this was a good example of Literary Analysis because not only does she go into depth in this paragraph, but throughout her whole writing she explains the book very well. Here she explains Coelho's writing and uses an example with a quote. She then goes more into the quote and how it relates.

Example of good Historical Writing:
Evan Lott
"Military ventures played a big role in the 1896 election because both candidates were involved. William Jennings Bryan was an active member of the Anti-Imperialist League. This was Americas first citizen organization that challenged the governments foreign policies. The anti imperialist believed that "nations that sought to control colonial empires inevitably ended up embroiled in bloody wars far from their homes--wars that would eventually lead to the collapse of the empire." Bryan, a representative on behalf of the anti-imperialist argues the point that"imperialist actions are counterproductive for the sucess and health of the United States". He then goes on to make a very good point that "the extentsion of American power to foreign lands does not make sense financially, is illegal under American law and will invevitably lead to war"
I like his writing because he clarify's his writing and goes straight to the point. He includes quotes and evidence which makes is understandable for the reader.

Anything else that makes blogs great:
Esther Ballesteros
I liked Esther's blogs because throughout her writing she leaves the reader thinking with her questions such as, "We are going through some pretty rough times with our economic situation, you have come into office knowing that this very big obstacle would be here in your way, why did you decide to take the spot ?"
Another thing I noticed was how she takes her time and puts a lot of thought into her writing. It's overall well written and a good example of a great blog.

Happy Birthday Charles Darwin!

 

A big responsibility we have on earth for the understanding of science is to answer the questions that ponder any human being. Many discoveries have been made because of science, and without it, we would be living more of a difficult life. We use science in our everyday like from the computers we use to the cars we drive. Science has let us move on from generation to generation and keeps us knowing what's needed to be known. 

The role that scientific inquiry and scientific knowledge plays in our society is how it all comes together and brings us to where we are today. It gives us the chance to prove negative and positive facts among the earth and gives us the opportunity to improve what's needed to be improved. It's also a big part of our society especially when used in medicine and given us the chance to cure.

Science should defiantly influence our decisions, laws, and culture because it cannot be ignored nor should it be ignored. Science leads us through our everyday lives and proves what may not be seen can actually be there, such as air for an example. It shows us things to come such as global warming or anything that can warn us in the near future. 

If I were Obama's economics advisor

"So, you know, we can differ on some of the particulars, but again, the question I think that the American people are asking is: Do you just want government to do nothing, or do you want it to do something? If you want it to do something, then we can have a conversation, But doing nothing -- that's not an option, from my perspective."

-Barack Obama

Thanks to Barack Obama I am given the chance to speak in the Oval Office for thirty minutes. I would first try and point out the fact how fast we need to act on this economic crisis and how we can help. This is the biggest economic issue we have seen in our lifetimes and talking about how we got into this mess and how we could have prevented it, would just be a waste of my breath and time. So I point out to them that it will take weeks, months, and maybe a year or two to turn things around, but i encourage them that they can do it and that they will. Obama encourages us that this issue can make a recovery by 2010, but that 2009 will be a long and "difficult year." According the Washington Post, President Obama declared last night in his first prime-time news conference that the task of saving and creating jobs is more important than cultivating the bipartisan cooperation he promised to bring to Washington, and he pressed his case for the massive economic stimulus plan working its way through Congress. Many jobs are being lost because of this economy, and I can relate to those, considering my mother is a teacher at a middle school and has a fear of losing her job in the near future. Recovering this economy will give many strengths to our country and put us under such good circumstances.

The No child left behind Act, proposed by George W. Bush needs to be reformed and prepare students on standardizing tests and make sure students are ready and well prepared for college. More money is being spent in the Iraq war  than education in the U.S. However, it's the fact that we need a better, improved education system, not a richer one. I do believe we have enough money in education, we just need to direct the money more cautiously to improve the education value. 

Obama Says Economic Crisis Comes First - washingtonpost.com, Author: Anne E. Kornblut Date accessed 2/10/09

Text - President Obama’s Remarks on Executive Pay - NYTimes.com,T he New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia, Date accessed 2/11/09

Great Interview

Flexibility:

A good interview should have flexibility and flow because you could end up stuck on a question or things may not go as smoothly as it should. When filming or watching a good interview you notice they don't interrupt each other or try and talk over each other. Flexibility can also include clarification and understanding. That will help keep the interview going and keep it professional. 

example of flexibility 

Conversational Interviews:

A conversational interview to me is basically when the interviewer and the interviewee have a good understanding of each other and can relate to one another. This type of interview would use words like "i agree" or "yea your exactly right". When you hear those kinds of things you think they have a good sense of what their talking about and it also flows well rather than being confused such as "I'm sorry i don't understand". When that happens the interviews seems to become more complex and uninteresting. 

example of conversational

Position of camera:

I think this is huge important part of an interview because without the camera angles and placements, the interview would look unprofessional and unorganized. The cameras have to be very distinct when someone is talking. It could be looking at an audience member, a picture on a screen, interviewer his or herself, or even the position you place the person on the screen.

example of position of camera