Source Note 10

Title: Fact Sheet on the Major Provisions of the Conference Report to H.R. 1, the No Child Left Behind Act Summary: Explains some major provisions of the No Child Left Behind act, including the state’s accountability for results, creating flexibility at state/local levels, expanding options for children from disadvantaged homes, confirming progress, ensuring that every [...]

Source Note 9

Title:  No Child Left Behind:  Answers to FAQs Summary:  Many frequently asked questions regarding the No Child Left Behind law are answered.  Includes answers to questions about testing formats, Title 1 schools, and qualifications of teachers, among other information.  Topic: Should President Obama reform the No Child Left Behind law? Category: Institutional:  Government What is [...]

In-class Interview

Person’s Name:  Matt Should Question:  Should President Obama make resolving the Arab/Israeli conflict a top priority? His answer:  Yes, Obama should make resolving the Arab/ Israeli conflict a top priority so that Iran loses confidence in the region, we gain favor with Arab states and the rest of the world, and it will end a [...]

Source Note 8: Obama Pushes Resources and Reform

Title: Obama Pushes Resources and Reform Summary:  Despite a few problems that Kentucky educators have with Obama’s goals, it is up to everyone to be open-minded.     Topic: Should President Obama reform the No Child Left Behind law? Category: Citizen—Commentator What is it? A blog made by those with invested interest in the Kentucky school [...]

Source Note 7: Education

Title: Education Summary:  This is a summary of how the Obama administration plans to reform education for young children, K-12, higher education, and students with disabilities.  Topic: Should President Obama reform the No Child Left Behind law? Category: Institutional–Government What is it? The agenda for education from the website for the White House.   Publication [...]

10 Tips for Taking Better Photographs

LIGHTING.  Think about different types of lighting and how it might be good or bad for the photograph.  Remember that lighting affects the mood, so choose carefully.  PREVISULIZE.  Think about the types of photographs and the settings that you want before you start photographing.   TAKE A LOT OF PHOTOS.  Take as many photos as [...]

What I learned from the Photo Assignment

The photo assignment that I completed was interesting, and I learned several things from it. The number one thing that I learned is that people do not always do the activities that they say they will. For example, my subject decided (last minute) to study for mid-terms all day, leading to some not-so-exciting photographs. It [...]

Editing in Audio Interviews in Audacity

My experience with editing an audio interview was a lot different than my previous interview experiences.  With an audio interview, people are generally more nervous than with an interview where I am simply listening and taking notes.    The first person that I was going to interview fell through, so I had to do a [...]