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Net neutrality is the concept of having equal internet access for all users. As consumers of the internet, we all want it to be unfiltered, untampered exposure to the web, right? Well, the answer to that question for most is a yes. Especially as teens, the internet is probably the biggest things in our lives right now. With links to schoolwork, information, articles, social interaction, shopping and much more, the world wide web has taken over our lives the most. Because of our relationship with it, we must make sure that we’re very aware of what is going on. ISPs (internet service providers) are planning on making those unlimited waves of web into specific content that they want us to see. Why is this? Well, ISPs main goal is to make money, so the more internet you use, the more of your money they earn. With being able to control how much internet we actually intake, they’re wiping our wallets clean and cheating more people out of the access that they paid for. Of course we’re not that concerned with the initial issue now because it doesn’t affect us just yet...but that doesn’t mean it won’t. We teenagers must be aware of the issues that concern us and what we use daily. I feel that it is important for us to know so that we can be prepared for the situation head on and not be ignorant to this issue as is faces us.

Sources:

• https://www.aclu.org/net-neutrality

• http://www.savetheinternet.com/net-neutrality

Net Neutrality is important for teens to know about because they need to be aware of what’s going on in the community. It teaches them why its important.  Without it people wouldn't be able to go on certain sites.  Certain websites you would have to pay cash for. That's ridiculous that people would have to do that. Teenagers should be aware of these type of things.

The internet was created to open new passageways, for a different perspective. Having this led everyone to different way of communication that is fast. Wherever we go we cannot avoid anything that has to do with technology, and for teenagers it’s kind of impossible for them to just imagine it doesn’t exist. If we didn’t have net neutrality in our world today we wouldn’t have experienced many things and everything would be slower around us. If it was to ever be gone we wouldn’t be able to express ourselves and for ISP’s (internet service providers) things would be slower for them.

If you’re someone who doesn’t have the most updated or most expensive internet that is made available for us, then your internet is probably slow. By having a ISP that can provide you with the so called ¨faster internet¨ is not exactly true because, even if you buy a more popular, and expensive provider you won’t necessarily get a better offer you will just be getting the same thing you had before. Doing this is not benefiting you at all, you’re just helping the companies find another way to get more money out of people.

By doing this they charge you a whole lot more based on what you do on the internet. They monitor you by looking to see what you go on and by basing it off of that they charge more money onto your bill. The internet is place for you to have free will and not be charged on what you do, especially teenagers. This is a place where we go to express ourselves, to seek entertainment, and much more. We shouldn’t let the internet service providers take our freedom away.    

http://time.com/102268/net-neutrality-facts/  

https://www.battleforthenet.com/  

Net Neutrality is the term, used to end, when the people controlling the internet control what you can see and not see. They block certain websites that they feel is inappropriate and/or displeasing. The people who control the internet also control the cost for it. They will “raise” the speed if you start to pay more for it. If you do not start paying more money for your internet then they think it is okay to slow down the rate you are receiving it.

Net Neutrality is very important for teens because we use the internet everyday of our lives. Therefore if companies start to charge more for “faster” speed, that will cause a problem because that will limit the amount of time us teens can actually use the internet. Additionally, teens like to see what they want to see. So if you take this opportunity from them, by blocking sites, it will only create chaos.

Barrack’s opinion on the issue is as stated “there should be no gatekeepers between you and your favorite online sites and services”. Obama stands for Net Neutrality, and he says that only the FCC should be making the decisions not the cable companies.

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Sources:

https://www.aclu.org/net-neutrality

http://www.whitehouse.gov/net-neutrality

I changed my whole slide. At first my slide was very un organized and had too much on it. After the good information I was given just because you have more doesn't mean it is better. I kept mine simple by adding a picture of me in grey, with my name written in lime green with a very big lettering going across the screen to attract viewers. I added that certain picture in the back because most people wouldn't do something like that so it also pushes the viewers attention to my slide.

It is very important for teens to know about net neutrality because it is a huge deal. Making the wrong decision with net neutrality could possibly cause protest. Teens are the future of the world and they need to know about very controversial topics. If we don’t then it is more like we will start controversies. If we do know about it than it is less likely we will have controversies.

Net neutrality is the freedom to view all websites without paying an additional fee to few certain websites. It also makes the speed of the internet faster. Now if you're in the one percent than you probably won’t mind having to pay. But if you're the average joe then you should have a problem with this. If ISPs get rid of net neutrality and teens don’t know about it then they won’t be able to restore it when we become the leaders.

Now lets say every teen new about net neutrality. I guess about 63% of them would protest to keep net neutrality. Now say if the ISPs still get rid of net neutrality. When we become the adults we can just restore it. Why? Because we will know that it is a good thing to have because we had to go through it.

This is what your internet will be without net neutrality:

Net neutrality is when all data on the internet is treated equally. This means that all Internet Service Providers (ISP) and the government treat everything on the internet the same by not discriminating or charging differently by user, content, site, etc. This is important for everyone to have the same access to knowledge. Some people see net neutrality as an important part of an open internet.  A “closed internet” is the opposite situation, when there is restricted access to different resources in the Internet.

I argue in favor of net neutrality. If we did not have net neutrality then we will have to pay more to have faster internet. This means that those who have fewer financial resources will not be able to access the internet if net neutrality does not exist. An open internet increases creativity and allows people to share their ideas with the world. In other words, “diffusion of innovation” will decrease with no net neutrality. Discrimination on the internet might increase inequality in the physical world.

I feel confused and disappointed that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) cannot stop digital discrimination and ensure network neutrality.  Therefore, those who have more money will receive more benefits and have access to resources that the overall public cannot. Equal data does not hurt anyone because everyone will have the same access for the internet. When equal internet service providers do not want net neutrality it will hurt others by having to pay more. We say this because if the all internet service providers that suddenly started to be equal they will lose money.

Sources:

1. "Net Neutrality." A Guide to Net Neutrality for Google Users. Google, n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2014. <http://web.archive.org/web/20080901084929/http://www.google.com/help/netneutrality.html>.

2. "What Is Net Neutrality?." American Civil Liberties Union. american civil liberties union, n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2014. <https://www.aclu.org/net-neutrality>.

3. "Net Neutrality FAQ | SaveOurNet." OpenMedia.ca. n.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2014. <https://openmedia.ca/saveournet/faq>.

Gavin’s Gijon--

Intro: Los Pronombres por Gavin Lane

Slide 1: Yo

Me llamo Gavin Lane.

Tengo 15 años

Slide 2: Él (Hank Hill)

Él es Hank Hill. Su cumpleaños es 4 de abríl, 1957.

Slide 3: Ella (Ariana Grande)

Ella es Ariana Grande. Ella encanta canción.

Slide 4: Ellos (Victor y chicas)

Ellos son Victor y chicas. Los ojos son azul y cafe.

Slide 5: Nosotros (Mi amigo y yo)

Nosotros somos mi amigo (David) y yo. Nosotros atendiendos SLA y String Theory.

Slide 6:  FIN. ¡ADIOS!

Here is my video.

Kawthar Hasan (Kay) Script:

Background music: Don Omar, Danza Kuduro.

First Slide:

Hola buenos dias classe, el nombre de este título es Los seres queridos en mi vida.

Second Slide:

¡Este soy yo¡ Me llamo Kawthar pero mi apodo Kay. Tengo 14 ½ años. Soy muy gupa, baja, un poco loca, y inteligente. Mi cumpleaños es el vientinueve de febrero.

Third Slide:

Este es mi hermano. Su nombre es Rasul. Rasul es alto, divertido, muy cómico, y es loco. Sin embargo, él es muy amable.

Fourth Slide:

Este es mi hermana. Pero, es mi mejor amiga. Su nombre es Sukainah. Sukainah está en 6th grado. Ella le gusta la escuela un poco pero, le gusta dormir. ( Yo también)

Fifth Slide:

Este es mi prima y yo. Mi prima nombre es Salma. Salma tiene 6 años. Soy su primo favorito. La quiero mucho.

Sixth Slide:

Este es mi madre y hermana. Ellas es simpicatas, guapas, les encanta cocinar, pero, no les gusta leer.

Seventh Slide (Last Slide):

¡FIN! Gracias classe

https://docs.google.com/a/scienceleadership.org/presentation/d/1QoH0h_PeJd5LKcGiuXU8ITpzH3Ni-0GRE3_dwk_hUgU/edit#slide=id.p

Intro: ¡Hola amigos! Te presento a los seres queridos en mi vida (hermana) Me encanta familía!

Yo: Mi  nombre es  Kimberly.  Soy de Filadelfia. Tengo cuarto años.  Yo guapa, intelligente, sociable, habladora, divertida, talentosa, . Le encanta ir de compras, bailar, escribir, leer, pasar un rato con amigos, ir al cine,  y descansar.

Ella: Mi mamí es Kuzonza Barnes es de SouthWest  Filadelfia.  Los  ojos cafés y el pelo cafés. Enero de nueve cumpleaños. Tiene cuartenta y cuarto anos.  Ella es muy  guapa, habladora, sociable,  a veces  seria , cómica y baja.  Le encanta  ver la tele, ir de compras, pasar un rato con amigas, y descansar.

Él:  Es  Diggy Simmons . Los ojos cafés y el pelo negro. Tiene diecenueve  años. Es de North Filadelfia pero vivo en West Filadelfia. Él es  muy muy muy  guapo, alto, cómica y súper talentoso.   Le encanta cantar, bailar, escribir musica  y esuchar musica.

Nosotros: Mi hermana es Zenobia. Los ojos cafés y el pelo negro y cafés. Julío de diecicinco cumpleaños. Tiene diecesies años. Ella es mi mejor.  Ella es muy guapa, cómica, divertida, sociable, trabajadora, tranquila y boba. Ella es African- Americano. Le encanta bailar, ir de compras, leer, pasa un rato con amigos, ir al cine, comer. Le gusta mucho filete de queso.

Vosotras: Mi amigas Frankie, Destiny, Y Fatoumata. Nosotros somos guapa, cómica, chévere, divertida, trabajadora, y sociable. Frankie le gusta trabajadora, habladora, y knit. Destiny le gusta cantar, bailar, ella telefono, y comer, Fatoumata le gusta bailar, ir de compras, pasar un rato con  amigas.

I think it is important for teens to know about net neutrality because in the upcoming years the internet will become more prominent in everyday society, and the people of the future will need to know their rights, and shouldn’t be held back from all the opportunities the internet has to offer. Without net neutrality, the internet service providers will be able to tell schools what they have teach their students, and what is appropriate for children to see. If they tell us what we need to know, then they are telling us what is wrong and right, even if what they think is controversial, and may be disagreed on by the majority of the country. For example the issue of Global Warming could be completely braised over by everyone because the i.s.p.’s don’t let websites with information about it through the fire wall.

Another reason why net neutrality is important for teens is because it promotes the spread of ideas, giving more opportunities to today’s youth. Everyones says how we will be the next generation of creators and innovators, but if our main source for information is being held back, then how do they expect us to reach that. If the I.S.P.s want to be part in making the next generation of geniuses, then they should take part in net neutrality. It is important that teens have as many opportunities as their parents, and as generations before. What is the use of the internet if you are restricted from all of the great things that it offers.

Finally a free and open internet promotes free speech. One of the things that all teens should have the opportunity to do, is to speak their minds, and of that is being taken away from todays youth then we will end up with a messed up generation of kids. In twenty to thirty years, imagine a society of people who are being suppressed because they are afraid that if they speak their mind, then it could lead to a punishment, or the put down of your ideas. This is just like the novel 1984, where no one can speak their minds, and no one has a chance to be independent. This is what I imagine could happen to us, this is what people should fear, and we should work on fixing it, for the teens today.

https://www.aclu.org/net-neutrality

http://www.savetheinternet.com/net-neutrality

http://www.theopeninter.net/

Joseph

Intro:

Los Seres Queridos En Mi Vida

Yo:

Me nombre es Joseph, tengo los ojos cafés y el pelo café. Quiero ser un veterinario. Soy muy inteligente.

Él:

Él es son mi mejor amigo, Tim. Tiene los ojos cafés y el pelo negro. Tiene quince años. Es de Filadelfia pero vive en California. Es muy comico y súper loco y muy talentoso.

Ella:

Ella es mi prima, Sfen. Tiene los ojos cafés y el pelo café. Le gusta la banda All Time Low y la banda Panic At The Disco y le gusta anime. Asiste a Freire Charter School.

Ell@s:

Él es mi perro, Duke. Tiene los ojos azul y el pelo cafés y blanco. ¡Es un amor de gente! Ella es mi gato Amanda. Tiene los ojos verde y el pelo negro, blanco, y café. La quiero mucho. Les encantas las personas. Son un poco molesto y son (casi)siempre simpático.

Nosotros:

Ellos son mi familia. Tenemos los ojos cafés y pelos cafés, pero mi Padre no tiene pelo. Nos gusta ir al cine y escuchar musica. El nombre de mi padre es Joseph, el nombre de mi madre es Regina, y el nombre de mi hermano  es Caleb.

Fin:

Sydnye: Intro: ¡hola! aquí es los seres queridos en mi vida. En está presentación es yo, mi padrastro, emma y maddy, mi equipo de baloncesto, y jessica.

Yo:Mi nombre es Sydnye Misero.Yo tengo ojos pardos y pelo café. Soy de Bethelehem Pennsylvania, pero vivo en Philadelphia. Soy deportista, inteligente, guapa, aplicada, y antipática. Le gusta ir de compras, pasar un rato con amigos, leer, practicar deportes, dormir, eschuchar musica, ir al cine, y descansar.

él: Te presento a Said Sharif. Said Sharif es mi padrastro. Ello es muy serio sin embargo amistoso y somos familia para siete años. Nos conocimos cuando yo era ocho años. Le gusta trabaja, pasar un rato con familia y amigos, y tremendamente escuchar musica. Es moreno, africano-americano, y tiene los ojos café.

ella: Es mi mejor amiga Jessica Delmore. Jes es de decendencia europea, irlandés,italiana, y alemána. Ella tiene rubia y ojos azules y grises y muy alta. A veces ella visitas filadelfia  en los fin de semanas estar de vago. Lo quiero mucho  

ellas: Ellas son mis amigas mejor de filadelfia. Son hermosas y Emma es un morena sin embargo Maddy es rubia. Asemás Maddy tiene los ojos claro cafe también Emma teine los ojos grises y azules.

Nosotras: Nosotras tienen mi equipo de basketball. Mi equipo es tremendamente talentosas tambien locas. El equipo son de Bethlehem Pennsylvania.

gracias por ver mi vídeo