Monday, August 30, 2010

"One could do worse then be a collector of boxes."


I read the essay by Barbara Ascher called, "The Box Man".  It's about how a homeless man views loneliness and so many quotes in the story stood out to me.  Here are a few-

"He let the imagination hold sway."

"The box man knows that loneliness chosen loses its sting and claims no victims."

"True love finds many ways, but no escape from exile."

"We might as well draw the night around us and find solace there and a friends in our own voice."





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Friday, August 27, 2010

Why online instruction is important in english class

Ben Schwen
section 17
Why Online Instruction is Important in English Class
08/27/2010

Online skills and training are probably the most beneficial ways to become more acquainted with the ever growing technological world.  Everything on this earth is only getting more and more reliable on technology.  I believe computers and the internet will eventually be in place of class rooms world wide.  
It is critical to know how to use the internet these days.  The internet has been used in every job position i've ever had and in everyday life as well.  One thing that has always been a keystone in internet usage is user interaction and networking.  From blogs to instant messaging and even to using the phone, all can be done using this wonderfully easy to use invention.  
Blogging is a form of networking via internet. This a great way to express thoughts, feelings, opinions, ideas, etc.  Opening the educational world to this can only improve our society and fast paced way of thinking.  Not only does a blog make you feel like your writing in your own journal but it has the ability to let other users see who you are and what your all about.  Now when having the certain comfort level that your computer chair gives you, i believe that you are able to open up more to what you are trying to put out.  Expressing thoughts and ideas become easier with a blog because the blog allows you to post music, videos, pictures and more to help get a point across.  A blog isn't only beneficial for me as the student though.  It also provides a way for the professor to put out assignments, tests, etc. thats more accessible to a wide variety of students.    
To sum it all up, using online instruction can help with sharing opinions, networking, instruction accessibility and even give you skills to move forward with a better career path.  

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

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This is me and my daughter!!  Her name is Ellie and she is 10 months old!!

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Hi everyone! 

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