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Show NEWS A2 Police Beat - CALENDER OF EVENTS Monday, March 14 -Persona Training for Faculty, PE 113, noon to 1 p. T. Tuesday, March 15 -Persona Training for Faculty, PE 113, noon to 1 p.T Wednesday, March 16 -SPRI\G BREAK -Ficelity InvestTent Receotion, Library, 9 a.T. tO 1C 3 T. -State Vcth Contest, SC, CS, PS anc LA buildings, 9c m, to 2 p.m. -School of the Arts Acvlsory Board meeting, Trustees Room, 11 a.T, to 1 p.T. Thursday, March 17 -SPRI\G BREAK -Lctinos in Action Conference, Sorensen Stucent Center, 9 c.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 18 -SPRI\G BREA Saturday, March 19 -SPRI\G BREA Sunday, March 20 -SPRI\G BREAK By Chris Rawle Staff Writer With an increase of smart phones, laptops, 4G and the Twitter age, an administrator at this university is helping teachers who may not know the difference between a blueberry and a Blackberry. Dan Clark, the senior director of distance education, spoke about the many problems faced by teachers in the current age of ever-changing technology, saying that there is no correct or incorrect way to incorporate technology into teaching and encouraged instructors to spend time creating and perfecting their teaching philosophies. Clark's presentation was entitled "Teaching in the Blogosphere Web 2.0, Lucy Liu and you." It focused on the constantly evolving process of education caused by the shift from Web 1.0, where the content is stationary, to Web 2.0, which is much more interactive. "It is a world of opportunity that Section Designer abeuty@gmall.coni Natalie Psuik Bryan Gomm Photo Editor sjbuntjer@gmall.corn Section Designer natily@gmail.conn Illustrator rbgomm@gmail.corn Copy Randy Nielson Audrey Moore Web Copy Chief lindseylInge@gmail,corn Ben Norell Acs Art Andrea Whatcott News Editor amlindgren02@gmall.corn uvu,reyiew.opinions@gmal com a group to protect victims called Fighters Against Rape or FAR. The group is modeled along the lines of BACA. The group uses MMA fighters to even the intimidation field the way BACA uses tough looking bikers to help children and will attend trials to stand between the victim and the assailant. Guzzo has worked on the Provo Survivor campaign and wants to help any woman that is in need. Anyone can contact him at BLGuzzo@Gmail.com for more information. Andy Beutler mindylee7230gMall.COM Celeste Rosenlof Opinions Ecitor part of muscle memory. On top of the training, he hopes to help trainees avoid the fight altogether by teaching where to be and what to do. Utah is a dangerous place for rape and regardless of the "Happy Valley" moniker, women here need to know what to do and what not to do to stay safe. "Be very conscious of your surroundings," Guzzo said. "These attackers prey on people with a false sense of security. When you think nothing can happen, it will." Guzzo is working on starting Section Designer sheddIngmysins@yahoo.conn Jake Buntjer Managing Editor emmalainel Ohotmail,corn gies associated with Web 2.0, Clark stressed that teachers develop their own personal teaching philosophy and then stay true to it. "I think it's important to be introspective and think about it. ... Always be thinking about your personal beliefs when it comes to learning," Clark said. "Make sure you are not looking to technology as the cure-all." He explained that what teachers actually decide to use as their teaching philosophy is not nearly as important as remaining confident in that philosophy, that "we all have different perspectives of the world. ... Just because you're different doesn't mean you're wrong." Instructors with strong teaching philosophies have nothing to worry about as technology moves into uncharted territory, Clark claimed. "It's not rocket science ... as long as you remain true to your own personal philosophy." Carly Montgomery Culture Editor Emma Hunt is fraught with danger. ... The users are also the generators of the content," Clark said. He also said that the increase in different web content such as blogs, podcasting and social networks are changing the way teachers are able to educate their students. "We're in the process of re-defining literacy with Web 2.0," Clark said. Clark asserted that because technology is progressing at such a rapid rate, it is nearly impossible for teachers to be knowledgeable about everything. "Teachers feel like they're killing themselves trying to integrate this technology," Clark said. "You cannot expect to be an expert in all this." For those teachers willing to experiment with new technology, Clark urged them not to "be afraid when an opportunity collapses. ... Utilize the failure and turn it into a learning experience." Rather than telling teachers to embrace or reject the new technolo- tice, practice, practice with bigger and stronger people." Guzzo has had students as young as eight and said that training should begin as early as five. Just like a professional fighter commits to a lifestyle change to train, women should commit to protecting themselves as early as possible. The classes are on Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. at The Academy, which is located at 1640 S. State in Orem. Guzzo recommends going as much as possible so the actions become Sports Editor kira.a.terry@gmall, com Mindy Harward March 3: A female student called and reported being harassed electronically. She said that she is getting vulgar messages on her phone. She claims they are being sent by the teacher. She would like an officer to meet with her and see the messages come through on her phone. March 5: 9:38 p.m. — Officers received a call about a male who was knocking over street signs, and other items on 1200 south by the bus stop. The male also verbally assaulted some handicapped individuals on the bus prior to attacking the signs. The area was searched. Damaged signs were found, but no suspect. Teaching and technology Kira Terry Ecitors Editor-in-chief newlinda@uyu.edu Feb. 22: 5:21 a.m. — Unknown suspect(s) left messages on sidewalks in chalk. Closed. 10:20 a.m. — Officer responded to a report of marijuana left on a table on the fourth floor of the library. The substance was identified as a common weed and not marijuana. No action was taken. 10:22 p.m. — Officer responded to a possible suicide note left on a desk in the computer science building. Officer responded and took the note into custody. Feb. 23: 12:52 p.m. — Officer received a report of a male in the hall of flags that had a white dog with him. Feb. 24: 8:15 a.m. — Officer received information of a custodial employee that may have been under the influence while at work. He was confrontational when asked about his whereabouts. 11:57 a.m. — A student called reporting she had been asked not to come to class by her professors because of threats she had received from a non student. The student was referred to Judicial Affairs. Feb. 28: 4:10 p.m. - Officer was contacted by a female reporting that a male student was on the verge of stalking her. That the male goes out of his way to off campus to contact her. Defense continued Monday, March 21 -Lcst cay to withdraw/aucit classes for seconc block -Battle of the bcncs aucitions, Grance bcIlrooT 4-8 pT. David Self Newlin By Lex Bourgeous News Writer Asst. Photo Editor randyltreypic@hotmail.com Lead Designer audrey.clawson@gmail,com Web Editor threed2021@hotmal com Vice° Rob Steffen Senior Video Producer kurdtrs@gmail.corn Lindsey LingeBraithwaite Hillary Tolman Ad Rep. hillaryt@uyu,edu |