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Voice Thread (VT) is a cloud application (no downloading required) that allows teachers and students to present create, comment and share information,. Create- Users may create a presentation by using PowerPoints, pictures, videos or audio files.  Over fifty types of media may be used in VT Comment- The presenter may use audio, webcam, typed texted or cell phone to help present the written information  Share- Presenter may choose to have their VT open to the public or for private use only Example of Voice Thread using a Powerpoint

The University of Akron (UA) is a perfect example of a digital learning space. The Student Union is a relaxed environment that offers, food, music, seating and of course Starbucks. Bierce Library is another digital learning space on campus, with almost the same amenities as Student Union, except the library is much quieter.  Some of the UA classrooms have been updated to a digital learning space. Zook Hall is one of the buildings that has been renovated. The chairs have wheels, four foot tables replace desk, two projections screens, nice big windows and white board. The locked classroom entry door gives the students a sense of security that an intruder could not enter the room. I think UA is a great example of a Digital Learning Space.

A school environment is important to positive learning. It is unfortunate that a great number of public inner city schools are in old buildings. Most of these buildings reflect the time period in which they were built. These old building have out dated, electrical wiring, classroom furniture, flooring, teaching boards that will not accommodate today's computer technology. These buildings must be renovated in order to set a Digital Learning environment.  Renovation is the key to setting a digital learning space . Once the school building has been renovated, the learning should increase. When students are in an environment where they feel comfortable, it makes them eager to learn. Students like to move around and talk to their classmates, digital learning spaces give them that opportunity while learning at the same time. For some students, the idea of sitting in a classroom for hours is a real deal breaker to learning, but when the space is  open to allow mobility , it allows ...

I finally got my thoughts together regarding my Major Project ... I changed from Millennium Classroom to How to create stylish hair styles..

I decided to look in my own cabinet to see what products I purchased over the years, I didn't realize I had so many products (take a look). Out of all of these products, I regularly use 3 of them (Care Free Curl, Simply Nature Organic Coconut Oil and Jaloma Oil 3 w/Olive, Almond & Castor oils). I have found that consumers buy into the wording on the labels, and except their hair to react accordingly. The truth is hair has different textures, therefore, hair products do not fix under the "one size fits all" labeling.

Mind42 is a Mapping tool that may be used in the classroom for group activities, organizing classwork, collaboration, sharing and feedback. In order to use Mind42, you must setup a free account. This app maybe used for any subject or any lesson. Mind42 is a way of sharing information by viewing the maps or others and sharing your knowledge to improve any map. I created a Mind42 map regarding the eight planets in the solar system. I displayed a picture of the planet with a simple fact regarding that planet. My map was set up to invite others to add more facts to grow the information. The invitation for collaborators is limited, so I randomly invited eight of my classmates via email. The link below is where you can find the map I created. Mind42 Map of the Eight Planets in Solar System I plan on using Mind42 for my Major Project.

  Black and white people may have natural hair. Natural hair is hair that has not been treated with any type of relaxer, permanent straightening , or permanent curling products. My project focus will be on black hair. Check out these products I found in Atlanta. The name of the store is "Oil Bar", they have some of the coolest products for just about any ailment (see the pictures with all of the bottles of oils). I will be purchasing the "hair butter" online for my project. Please note: My hair is considered to be "Natural Hair". I use over the counter products to keep my hair moisturized, which also helps my hair to curl. My curls are NOT from a permanently treated chemical. Below are pictures of my hair. I plan on visiting a barbershop this week and visit a local hair store. #ITA2018a