https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1 Lets pretend I know what I'm talking about here. Just nod your head after every section. ;) en-us 2019-04-30 23:44:16 UTC 2025-12-02 23:17:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f198.png whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/355668575 Today some parents are opposed to children being exposed to technology at a young age. However, some will argue that children exposed at a young age could prove to be beneficial.
In the words of Meghan Cortez of EdTech Magazine, one of her view’s main proponents, “technology has enabled engineering students more opportunities than ever before to create and innovate.” that being said, technology has given the children or students a tool to expand their creativity.]]> 2019-05-01 00:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/355668575 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/355668849 Every parent wants their child to be safe and protected, even when online. Parents fear the dangers of online exposure. According to Norton, a cyber security company, an employee says, “children are more likely to fall for scams online than adults.” In addition cyber predators are also a threat, since they’re able to take advantage of children's trust easily. In other words, children have not yet learned to be wary of this risk, since they are easy target. The point is parents should be in control to an extent but first laying a foundation for children against dangers with technology. The best protection from this issue would be to communicate with your child about life and what’s going on. ]]> 2019-05-01 00:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/355668849 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/360136857 One of the biggest dilemma's in the 21st century is whether renting or buying a home is the best investment. 
Buying a home will provide an investment for other opportunities. When it comes to renting or buying a home in today's market many would say renting is the best financial option, but with privacy, customization at check, and unstable rent. Nevertheless, buying a house will have similar expenses with freedom of living in your own home.

]]> 2019-05-14 23:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/360136857 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/360137342 While renting may seem like the better option in the market, but is it the best investment? People today will say that, “its normal to rent” since renting has some advantages over buying a home. According to a research stimulated by Ken Johnson and Eli Beracha, they concluded that, “in many cases, renters came out ahead, at least during the eight-year stretches.” Basically, Beracha and Johnson is saying that renting a home is better than buying but only for so long. Payments tend to be lower than a typical house payment, that’s because when owning a home, you're also paying for utilities and many other “throwing away money” expenses.  ]]> 2019-05-14 23:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/360137342 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/360156457 In this Podcast is a fantastic discussion about the pros and cons of digital engagement for students and children. ]]> 2019-05-15 01:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/360156457 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/361017014 2019-05-17 00:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/361017014 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/361017163 2019-05-17 00:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/361017163 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/361023908 2019-05-17 00:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/361023908 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/361026686 2019-05-17 01:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/361026686 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/362285317 For my English class, my professor gave the class four topics to write about throughout the semester based on the 21st century crisis and issues. The topics were on empathy, technology, relationships, and housing. For our final, our professor's crazy idea of making a guide using three topics we previously written including one new topic of our choosing. Main topics I want to focus on are housing, technology, social relationship (friendship) and anxiety. In some cases these issues may or may not concern to a percentage of people but I would like to share my research and opinions hoping that this would be a guide for some of the 21st century crisis or issues.]]> 2019-05-21 18:55:13 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/362285317 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/362418944 2019-05-22 06:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/362418944 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/362423240 Having a social relationship can promote healthy behaviors. Concerns for partner’s well-being can influence health behaviors to change. So, if a friend just been through a break up and they were to “let go” as in lose all hope in maybe, life or relationships. A friend, or a good friend could pull them out from that hole and influence one to make better heath decisions. Some of these health behaviors, such as exercise, consuming nutritionally balanced diets, and adherence to medical regimens tend to promote health and prevent illness, while other behaviors such as smoking, excessive weight gain, drug abuse, and heavy alcohol consumption tend to undermine health. Many studies provide evidence that social ties influence health behavior." Healthy behaviors among social relationships such as exercising, and dieting promote good health because of positive influence on peoples living habits.]]> 2019-05-22 06:34:20 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/362423240 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/362423335 Reduction of stress can promote better mental health. Emotional support from a friend, partner, or family can enhance well-being and lead to less riskier behaviors. Supportive interactions provide benefits to immune, endocrine, and cardiovascular functions. In Kassel’s view, “26.2 percent of noninstitutionalized U.S. adults suffer from a mental disorder.” keeping this statistic in mind adults with greater support systems reduce psychological and physiological response to stress. Early emotional support provides healthy development of regulatory systems]]> 2019-05-22 06:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/362423335 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/362424667 2019-05-22 06:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/362424667 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/362425981 2019-05-22 06:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/362425981 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/362699907 Anxiety has been around for so many years but why is it rising? What is making people more anxious than they were last year or even 20 years ago? Well with all these crisis and issues going on, it's fairly easy to connect the dots on why people are so anxious now a days.]]> 2019-05-22 19:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/362699907 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/362809123 2019-05-23 06:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/362809123 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/362810519 2019-05-23 06:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/362810519 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/362991211 As for buying a home, it is the bigger commitment than marriage, some might say. Simple as its sounds buying a home is expensive and tedious. As Joanne Parkes, a mortgage associate says, “Chances are, your monthly payments will be more than what you are currently paying in rent when you factor in such things as your mortgage, property taxes, repairs and general maintenance.” In making this comment Parkes urges us to be aware of the other expenses when buying a house. It seems that buying a home give you a sense of pride but does tie up your cash flow which makes owning a home expensive. ]]> 2019-05-23 16:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/362991211 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/362998602 2019-05-23 16:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/362998602 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/363021355 Renting might provide you a home and shelter but it does limit you to privacy and customization. It may seem wrong but technically legal for the landlord to restrict the renter with personal touch and privacy with their rented property. Sylvia Presepio says, “in some cases pressure, of knowing your landlord has the right to inspect their property whenever they wish, with sufficient notice, potentially disturbing the renter's privacy." In making this comment, Presepio warns renters about this inconvenience while renting a home. Also, with the landlord's restrictions, a renter’s personal touch to the property is limited, meaning, they only would be limited with a certain amount of furniture, pets, and renovations, unless asked landlord but risking paying more for monthly rent. 

]]> 2019-05-23 17:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/363021355 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/363064444  Many people today would say that renting is better than buying because of the flexibility renting has to offer, but with privacy and your own feng shui at stake along with unstable monthly rent from Landlords. People would choose buying a home since buying would give one pride, freedom, but does tie up cash flow. With that being said, I believe that renting is the better option if you’re still building a career. However, with buying you’re investing your life into the house. It all really depends where you stand in life whether it's long term or short.]]> 2019-05-23 19:04:31 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/363064444 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/363065975 2019-05-23 19:09:12 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/363065975 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/363078704 My name is Matthew Jude Guterres, named after Saints but I'm no Saint. 25 years young, part-time student and employee also a care taker for my mother. I feel that I have some sort of connection with the topics I've chosen. I am at the age when these issues and information could be vital to me or anyone on same boat as me. ]]> 2019-05-23 19:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/363078704 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/363088346 2019-05-23 20:34:01 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/363088346 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/363088867 With the information of thousands of people at their fingertips, technology enables kids to research and develop better technology for the future. Children all around the world are growing up in a social media and technology-based society. These online means of communication are a major source of learning. Technology is becoming an important tool for education in developing countries. In words of Charles Kenny, personnel at the Centre for Global Development says, “This ‘technology’ wasn’t developed as a developmental tool yet, has become one of the greatest vehicles for change.” With this exposure to technology, children are being placed in spheres where they can learn about and engage in social, economic, and political spheres.]]> 2019-05-23 20:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/363088867 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/363091884 Although there are some risk children might come across in the tech world whether if it’s from cyber predators or those irresistible scams. Parents should inform their children about the dangers of technology and the online world. Technology is the key and tool to children’s future of innovating and creation. With schools and companies support for technology, it is hard to believe that technology affects child development negatively. ]]> 2019-05-23 20:48:55 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/363091884 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/363093649 2019-05-23 20:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/363093649 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/363100030 Relationships in the 21st century plays an important role in our everyday lives. We always need that someone that could support us mentally and emotionally. Otherwise we’d turn to bad habits that will affect our health in the long run. But having someone to support you isn’t always the case. Sometimes you would need alone time when your friend, significant other, or family is putting stress on you and that’s okay there are somethings you must figure out on your own. ]]> 2019-05-23 21:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/363100030 whoopderzmatt https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/363640746 Yes us humans can get anxiety from technology. Many studies have proven this to be true. Technology allows people to avoid one another. Avoiding people with technology makes them more antisocial. The use of apps on someones phone is the used as a barrier.]]> 2019-05-27 03:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/whoopderzmatt/kf7lpc2jwuw1/wish/363640746