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Show OCTOBER WEDNESDAY, 015 SOCIAL continued from page 28, 2015 classes; however, she is interested in teaching social media writing. One of the things thats happening in our culture is that language is deteriorating, Solomon said. All the little acronyms in our language create kind of a breakdown. Id like to see people use social media effectively to strengthen their relationships rather than substitute for them. Some teachers use neither Canvas nor social media platforms in their classroom. English professor Brad Barry said he is comfortable with technology, but he wont use it in the classroom. Ive found with newer technologies, half of class 1 feedback and get prepared for workshops. ss Canvas also helps students relationships with other that extend beyond the classroom, form each Solomon said. Solomon said Canvas is a great information vehicle. The students can keep track of what their assignments are, she said. They can raise issues if they want to with their teachers. They can also check their grades to see if theyre accurate. Solomon said she wont have students use social media as a grade for her yi r . yv j J Barry. Sometimes, in our zeal for technology in the classroom, we forget that some students cant afford the technology, Barry said. If that becomes an integral part of my teaching, am I excluding students who cant afford a smartphone? Mashable.com listed a few ways to help teachers sharpen their social media tools, such as letting students share their work online and requiring students to make a blog. PATRICK MCGREEVY TNS California Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Oct. 24 to prohibit carrying concealed guns on school and university campuses in the state. State Sen. Lois Wolk said the bill she introduced several months ago was needed to close a loophole that allows people with concealed-weapon- s permits to carry firearms on school grounds. The new law prohibits that practice unless school officials grant permission or the carrier is retired from law enforcement. T 1 t - , mi 1 Til r. r t C t , s i - V. i 41 T ( VAT - L Lj 'i'f s M'S , M App-ewco- is d vm.'U i! lw! a Wimronutd J sif'XmiK-I- J ok OVlt I jo-j- ! I i The action comes a week after a gunman killed nine and wounded nine others before killing himself at Umpqua Community College in Rose-burOregon, and just one day after fatal shootings at college campuses in Texas and Arizona. theyre on California school grounds because (the law) will ensure that they're defenseless against a violent attack. The measure is supported by law enforcement groups, including the California College and University Police Chiefs Association. It is opposed by the National Rifle Association, which said in a letter to legislators that it raises significant concerns under the Second Amendment by further infringing the rights of and properly licensed and trained individuals to possess a firearm for g, j i cpT Ol I .v.s t Some activ- gun-righ- ts ists have suggested that allowing concealed weapons on campuses would provide an armed counterforce to such gunmen or at least a deterrent. This bill will put thousands of innocent lives at risk, said Brandon Combs, president of the Firearms Policy Coalition. Criminals will know that their intended victims are totally vulnerable when law-abidi- self-defens- (c) 2015 Tribune Con- tent Agency. ... LIFE K. A i c'k, i i j M lal f.1r MeV.Yod r O told UV k'J not to got 0 cUm to !! hose wscKeddyh .'o 'cvu)ret e I sct-o.vl v c - 1 HI O r I 1 n p i 41cf - UN rW i Q) CfLD . i. i Q vMStAv i O V 'i yfi ; ' H I v UUU'iliiTl yrijllixfiij SB felt) vim s' -3 Concealed gnus banned at California campuses t ' v W A, u time gets eaten away trying to figure out why devices aren't working for a third of the students, Barry said. The cost for students to have the right technology is also a concern for ,U'. m,'i in , DIXIESUNNEWS.COM - r n3 thW.N j BMvVilTSfr i s (TliCU3 J& j r-- w if.'L Hi - Ui.VK au i tv J h;v i3L)QLhIX$02D v- - Mi I'm; fill U -- 'AVilWJU 33 3033 IMig !eiaBiUiaaa33! e. |