Thursday, May 29, 2014

10 Block Challenge

1. I learned how to use Scratch more efficiently by using  the repeat blocks. I also learned how to get the "sprite" to do exactly what I wanted it to and go where I wanted it to go. I didn't know before that you could control the way it moved.
2. The 10 block restraint forces you to learn how to use specific blocks and specific sequences to get what you want. It also helps me learn more thoroughly about certain blocks. I'm less confused and overwhelmed by all the blocks because my choices are limited.

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/embed/22932773/?autostart=false

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Scratch #1

1. I was surprised by how, even though everything was fairly basic, it was sometimes difficult to find the the things I was supposed to put on my project thing.
2. I liked being led step-by-step. It made everything easier to follow, especially for the first time through.
3. I like having more freedom in the beginning to figure a couple things out for myself. After that, I like to be guided and have more structure so I can learn the necessities.


http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/embed/22878377/?autostart=false
   

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

HTML Overview

Three Things I Had Problems With 1. I had trouble getting my pictures to show up. It turned out to be a simple fix of correcting the way my quotations were oriented. 2. I also had trouble highlighting specific text. It took a little while to figure out but it was easy enough. 3. Finally, I forgot that I needed to add "
" in order to get a line break; I couldn't just press enter. Two Successes I Had 1. I was successful using a border around a specific area of text. 2. I was able to make a great bulleted list. My favorite part of this project was understanding how to do it. In the beginning I was very confused and I had no clue what was going on. Towards the end, I actually figured out how to use HTML code.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Webpage: Music Festivals 2014

Music Festivals 2014

Music Festivals of 2014

  • SXSW, March 7-16 (Austin, TX)
  • Ultra Music Festival, March 28-30 (Miami, FL)
  • Coachella, April 11-13 (Indio, CA)
  • Counterpoint, April 25-27 (Kingston Downs, GA)
  • Beale Street Music Festival, May 2-4 (Memphis, TN)
  • Sasquatch! Festival, May 23-25 (Gorge, WA)
  • Electric Daisy Carnival, May 24-25 (NYC), June 20-22 (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • Governor's Ball, June 6-8 (NYC)
  • Bonnaroo, June 12-15 (Manchester, TN)
  • Warped Tour, June 14-Aug 3 (Throughout NA)
  • Firefly Music Festival,June 19-22 (Dover, DE)
  • Lollapalooza, Aug 1-3 (Chicago, IL)
  • Riot Fest, Sep 12-14 (Chicago, IL)
  • TomorrowWorld, Sep 26-28 (Chattahoochee Hills, GA)
  • Voodoo Music Experience, November TBA (New Orleans, LA)
  • Fun Fun Fun Fest, November TBA (Austin, TX)
  • Rock The Bells, TBA (TBA)

Ultra Music Festival

Coachella
To learn more about any of these festivals, click on the following link: http://www.fuse.tv/2014/01/best-music-festivals-2014

Calendar

Check the dates above on the calendar before you buy tickets!

Music Festivals are an incredible experience. If you're lucky enough to get an an opportunity to go,I would highly recommend it. They can, however, be stressful if you're going for the first time. Follow this link to find out what you should bring to your Festival experience to make it easier. http://www.buzzfeed.com/mariasherm/music-festival-hacks-that-will-make-your-experience-way-more

Friday, May 9, 2014

HTML #5

A Short HTML Document About Music

Types

There are lots of kinds of music.

  • pop
  • rap
  • alternative
  • indie
  • edm
The list could go on forever.

Concerts

There's nothing better than going to see your favorite play live.I've been to four concerts.

  1. U2 (twice)
  2. Taylor Swift
  3. Imagine Dragons
  4. Ed Sheeran (seeing him this fall)

Mary Beth

Thursday, May 8, 2014

HTML #4

A Short HTML Document About How Awesome Cats Are

Caring for Cats

Dogs may be man's best friend, but cats are without a doubt the coolest domesticated animals. Unlike dogs, they need very little care. All the owner has to do is:

  • feed it
  • clean its litter box
  • cut its claws
  • bring it to the vet on occasion
There's so much less work involved with the care of a cat.

The Best Part About Cats

They're cuddly! As stuck up as cats tend to act, once you get to know them, they're the cutest animal you could ever know. Plus, if you have dogs, the interactions between the two animals never fail to amuse an onlooker.

I have had five pets during my life. It started when we adopted a cat and the list has grown ever since:

  1. Tucker (cat)
  2. Skittles (cat)
  3. Daisy (dog)
  4. Reba (dog)
  5. Lars (cat)
They're all incredibly smart and loyal animals. I'm lucky to have had them. There is so much that people can learn from their pets when it comes to loyalty and living in the now.

Websites About Cats

10 Things You Didn't Know About Cats
david-grimm/ten-things-you-didnt-know_b_5270407.html
Cat Care Tips
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care
Cat Breeds
http://www.petfinder.com/cat-breeds/

Mary Beth
Cat Lover

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

HTML #3

My Friends

They're Pretty Awesome

Hi! My name is Mary Beth and I have the coolest friends in the history of the world.

I'm Lucky to Have Them

Not many people can say that they have a group of friends that would do anything for them. I'm one of the lucky few that can confidently say that my friends are there for me no matter what. They're awesome. Every time we see each other, we always end up laughing. We laugh so much that eventually, things that aren't even funny become hysterical.

Mary Beth
RMHS student with some bomb friends

HTML #2

A Short HTML Document About School

About School

Students must get up everyday at 6:00am in order to get to school. Classes begin at 7:35am and end at 2:11pm. It's non-stop learning until that time. Even after school ends, we continue learning on our own, doing homework that isn't always mandatory, but it's necessary if you don't want to fail your classes.

Why Students Hate School

School is fun for the first few weeks. You meet up with your friends that you haven't seen in a while and, for a time, the learning isn't so bad. However, eventually it gets boring. Not only does it get boring, but the work starts piling on. If you're lucky, your teachers will "forget" that you take other, intensive classes aside from their own. It's impossible to balance school work, a healthy social life and fulfill all requirements that are necessary to get into a good college. Student will go crazy if they don't have a break to socialize with their friends. But, if they take that break, they won't be able to keep up their gpa and do necessary volunteer work or participate in club or team activities. How can a student be expected to do well in school and stay sane? Believe me, I'm still trying to figure it out.

HTML #1

A short HTML Document

About Me

Hi, my name is Mary Beth. I'm writing this in HTML for my Computer Apps class.

I'm very confused by everything going on in all my classes right now. The school year needs to end immediately.