Identity Theft

Read this Article on Identity Theft. After you have read the entire article, answer the following questions in paragraph form. Be sure to use proper grammar and spelling on your post.
1. What mistakes did this woman make to have her identity stolen?
2. Why do you feel ID Theft is such a common problem these days?
3. What type of documents or personal belongings would someone have to obtain to steal a person’s identity?
4. What are some ideas that you would suggest to someone to protect their identity from being stolen.
5. Who do you think is to blame, the person stealing the identity, or the person who is not protecting themselves from identity theft?

Facebook and other Social Networks

Read the article http://www.commonsensemedia.org/photos-gone-wild 5 Ways to Combat Unwanted Photos on Facebook. Have you experienced this type of problem? What types of photos do you think are appropriate for social network sites?

Now read http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/20/more-employers-use-social-networks-to-check-out-applicants/ Summarize the second article and give your thoughts on it.

Parent and Teen

Go to Connect Safely , Select News & View and read the article about "Teen files harassment charges against mom for Facebook posts". Give a quick summary of what happen and how you feel a relationship between a parent and child could be so unhealthy. Is this relationship beyond repair? What are your thoughts?

Talk at Work - one of two blogs due

Go to the following link "Talk at Work" and read tips on things not to share with your co-workers. How do you rank the list? Which topics do you think are most important? Are there any topics you wouldn't talk about with your friends? Why or why not. This response goes on teachers blog. The Easter Blog is to go on your personal blog.

Due: Friday, April 9, 2010

Personal Blog Assignment - Easter Holiday

Hope all of you have an enjoyable Easter / Spring break. Easter means many things to many people. We don't all have the same background or beliefs. On your personal blog I would like you to talk about what Easter means to you. Some of you may look at Easter time as just another holiday with no special meaning. Others may focus on Easter bunny, candy and family fun. For others it may be one of the most important religious holidays.

I would also like you to write about how you are spending your holiday.


This blog is due by Friday April 9, 2010.