Invasion of Privacy by Google?

Have you or someone you know ever used Google Maps? I use it all the time to find directions to where I'm going. Some would say it has gotten even more convenient with "Street View". With this realistic view you can see what an undiscovered area will look like when you get there. However, some people think it is an invasion of privacy. Watch the video below and tell us what you think. Is it an invasion of privacy? How can it be a useful tool? What should Google do in response?



- Mr. W

Professional Gamer?

Did you know there is a profession of gaming? Jonathan Wendel is a professional gamer who started his own company, "Fatal1ty". I did not know that there were professional gamers. It is amazing that there is so much "work" that these gamers do to excel in what they love to do.

Watch this video:


How often do you play video games? Do you think it would be a good profession? Provide something else about the gaming industry that is not mentioned in the video...

I'm sorry this post was not posted on Sunday as scheduled. (Students)- your posts will be due Saturday night at midnight. Hopefully, I will have the next new one posted on Sunday again.

Happy Blogging
-Mr.W

Dunkin' Donuts on Facebook

Facebook is a social networking website that was once used only by college students. The famous social networking website now attracts many different types of users. Are you a Facebook user? Did you know Wilmot Union High School started a Facebook group for Alumni?

Read this article and learn about how Dunkin' Donuts recently utilized Facebook to reach is thousands of fans. Do you know of any other companies using Facebook? If so, what/how are they using the website to their advantage? OR- How could companies be using Facebook?

Why do you think schools, such as Wilmot High, would want to start a group on Facebook for alumni?

Happy posting!

- Mr. W