Paige Woodard Google Hangout

Last week my Web 2.0 class had a google hang out with a high school senior named Paige Woodhard. Paige is a high school senior that makes YouTube video about her thoughts about being responsible on the internet. She told us that anybody could see what we post on the internet and how it never goes away. She also told us some tips about social media. She said we should have two twitters. One for personal use and one for profession use. She encouraged us to connect to people in your field of work online. She showed us many ways to be digital citizens. I learned a lot from Paige and I hope to spread what she said to my friends so they can learn too.

2014 FIFA World Cup

The World Cup started today in Brazil. The first game played was Brazil against Croatia. Host Brazil beat Croatia in the opening game of the World Cup, 3-1, but surprisingly had to come from behind to do it. Brazil defender Marcelo rocketed in an embarrassing own goal, putting Croatia in the lead just 11 minutes in. It fell to Brazil's star Neymar to bring them back, and he did so, scoring in the 28th minute and adding a penalty in the 71st after Fred went down in the box. Oscar finished things off with the third goal in added time. Brazil profited from a few close calls. Many saw the penalty as soft, and a goal by Croatia was disallowed after contact with Brazil's keeper, Julio Cesar. But few in Sao Paulo or elsewhere in Brazil will care, as the tournament favorites got the win they expected and Neymar announced himself with a strong World Cup debut. Here is the bracket for the World Cup.