Rumford Writers » Blogging http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org Writing about passions Tue, 26 May 2009 07:49:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Up and Running http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/04/08/up-and-running/ http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/04/08/up-and-running/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:41:49 +0000 reginarumford http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/04/08/up-and-running/ Congrats Rumford Writers, we are entering our 3rd week of blogging. Last week you defined freedom and evaluated how freedom of speech relates to you as a blogger. Are we ever really free? Ben has an interesting perspective on this small but powerful word. Richard would like to know where do people draw the line? After evaluating famous quotes, Nicole decided that, “freedom to me means the ability to have power over your own actions, to have the ability to control yourself.” Marian has some powerful words about freedom of speech, “As more and more ideas are expressed, more and more people listen to them and have no other choice but to respect them. People’s minds therefore are being opened, by choice or not, because of a fast-growing generation of people who realize their right and actually use it. It is also that generation that is not afraid of breaking society’s rules that cut open or minds and make room for their crazy, modern ideas..” Also stated in her post, “Freedom of speech is breaking all stereotypes created by closed-minded, old fashioned people by simply giving the people a chance to do whatever they want.” See how Santiago relates freedom of speech to music, art, language, and clothing. Emanuel made an interesting connection about freedom and trust going hand-in-hand.

Katie has some final words about freedom of speech and the Internet, “I encourage you all to keep on blogging and now that you know about freedom of speech use it to your advantage. Always be careful because the internet is a very public place.”

I challenge you to continue incorporating other classes into your postings.  Mr. Katz will be impressed with your level of understanding the Bill of Rights.  Happy blogging!

]]> http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/04/08/up-and-running/feed/ 1 Getting Started http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/03/13/getting-started/ http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/03/13/getting-started/#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:59:18 +0000 reginarumford http://rumfordwriters.edublogs.org/2008/03/13/getting-started/ I am thrilled to observe that many of you have started blogging about your passions. Use this site to research, evaluate, and question what is important to you based on your values. Be open to other person’s perspective and challenge your own. Be willing to ask yourself where the root of your values are seeded. Once you are turned upside down and turned around, congratulations, you are on the path to discovery.Use blogging to connect with students around the world. One site you should use is Students 2.0. See what they have to say and hopefully you will become members of that site.If you are interested in the arts, you should check out Michael and Natalie’s blogs on music. Read what Diana thinks about the importance of playing an instrument. I am impressed with the Nicole’s header and she believes photography is “… a way to attempt to put forth thought and emotion through one single photograph.” Andrea understands what it takes to be a good dancer. If fashion is up your alley, Priscilla has the blog for you.Learn more about the leisure things in life. Brady, for example, has mastered how to flip a skateboard and Diego U has included a video on basketball tricks. Eva documented her trip to Salvador with the soccer team for the AASCA tournament. Jimena has attached a photo of her from her recent competition.Antonio and Daisuke enjoy technology and David has attached a Voki to his blog.Remember you are using this site to self-reflect, evaluate your opinions, and communicate to a global audience. Have fun and happy blogging.

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