Social Net Quest
Topic: Why people like Chocolate
Introduction:
Social Networking - perhaps you've heard of it before, but are not quite sure what it means.
Social networking is the grouping of individuals into specific groups, like small rural communities or a neighborhood subdivision, if you will. Although social networking is possible in person, especially in the workplace, universities, and high schools, it is most popular online. This is because unlike most high schools, colleges, or workplaces, the internet is filled with millions of individuals who are looking to meet other people, to gather and share first-hand information and experiences about any number of topics . . . from golfing, gardening, developing friendships and professional alliances.
When it comes to online social networking, websites are commonly used. These websites are known as social sites. Social networking websites function like an online community of internet users. Depending on the website in question, many of these online community members share common interests in hobbies, religion, or politics. Once you are granted access to a social networking website you can begin to socialize.
Assignment:
Today we are going to learn more about chocolate and why people like chocolate.
This Social Networking Quest is to help you learn how to socialize in social networks. You will use three social networking tools to accomplish this. So, let start socializing.
#1 Read the following article……
REASONS WHY WE LOVE CHOCOLATE
It's one of the most popular sweets of all time. Women crave it, men hoard it, and Aztec kings were said to have been the first to eat it. But why do we love chocolate so much? Following are just a few reasons why chocolate is so popular--and why you shouldn't give it up completely, even if you're on a diet!
It melts in your mouth - Chocolate contains fat--that's no surprise. The cocoa butter in chocolate gives it a rich, creamy consistency that also transmits the cocoa's flavor perfectly. It also has a melting point that's just a bit lower than the average human body temperature, which gives you that melt-in-your-mouth feeling every time you pop a piece of chocolate in your mouth. Chocolate lovers often describe this melting feeling as a true moment of ecstasy.
Just the right chemistry - According to a study done at the University of Michigan in the United States, chocolate contains chemicals called opioids. Opioids are also found in opium, and they serve to dull pain and give a feeling of well-being to people who ingest them. According to the study, people who eat chocolate produce natural opiates in their brains that soothe their nerves and make them feel good. When the receptors that detected opioids were blocked, that chocolate craving was lessened.
Chocolate also naturally contains "uppers" like caffeine, sugars, and phenylthalymine, which will make your heart pound a little harder, your breathing come a bit more quickly, and give you a feeling of alertness. The effect is not dramatic enough to be uncomfortable in most people; it's mild enough to produce a pleasant "high," which is often equated to the feeling of being in love.
It really is good for you - Recent studies suggest that chocolate--especially dark chocolate--contains chemicals that lower the risk of cancer and heart disease. Flavanoids and antioxidants in dark chocolate have been shown to make a difference in cardiovascular health. Until recently, tea was considered the main source for these chemicals. Now, scientists recommend that you have a chocolate cookie or biscuit with your tea so your body gets more of those life-lengthening chemicals. Don't have milk with your dark chocolate, however--the same studies show that milk can cancel out the healthful effects of eating chocolate by preventing those helpful chemicals from being fully absorbed in the body. Chocolate does contain fats and sugars that you shouldn't eat a great deal of--but as long as you eat it in moderation, the science suggests you can add as much as a year to your life.
It's important to remember not to overindulge in chocolate. It does contain high amounts of saturated fats and sugars that can cause health damage and obesity if you take in too much. However, when eaten in moderate quantities, chocolate truly can be a miracle food. Even better, it tastes wonderful--it's hard to find anyone who doesn't like some kind of chocolate, whether it's white, dark, or milk, Hershey or Belgian. So the next time you have to give up something for Lent or take up a new diet, think twice before giving up chocolate. It not only tastes good--its health benefits give you a great excuse to keep on enjoying it.
#2. Research using Diigo
Diigo is a powerful research tool and knowledge-sharing community. Research the internet for three other articles about why people like chocolate. Post the articles to the Diigo group. To do this:
· Sign up for a Diigo account
· Go to Help for tutorials on how to use Diigo
· Join the group Computer Literacy
Share your articles with the Computer Literacy group by posting them to the group site; and don’t forget to post your personal Diigo Library as well.
#3. Discuss using Edmodo
Edmodo is a site to collaborate, share, and discuss topic with other members; It provides ways teachers and students to share notes, links, and files. Write a five paragraph essay on your findings from your three articles that you researched. Post the essay to Edmondo. To do this:
· Take a Tour http://www.edmodo.com/tour.html?TB_iframe=true&height=400&width=488of Edmodo
· Learn how to sign up of an Edmodo Student account http://www.edmodo.com/guide.html#Student-Sign-Up
· Sign up for a Edmodo Student Account Sign up Code: wxz139
· Join the group Boisestate Computer Literacy
Post your five paragraph essay and respond to two other classmates essay by discussion.
#4. Share using flickr
Flickr is a site where you can share your photos and videos. Flickr - almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Find photos (online, you take with personal camera) of your favorite chocolate items. You will need 2 or more photos. Share the photos on flickr. To do this:
· Take a tour of flickr http://www.flickr.com/tour/
· Create an account with flickr
· Read the group guide lines
· Join the group Chocolate….Ooh la la!
Upload your pictures to the group and explore the other classmate’s favorite chocolate items. Answer the topic question. Make comments about classmates photos.
Topic: Why people like Chocolate
Introduction:
Social Networking - perhaps you've heard of it before, but are not quite sure what it means.
Social networking is the grouping of individuals into specific groups, like small rural communities or a neighborhood subdivision, if you will. Although social networking is possible in person, especially in the workplace, universities, and high schools, it is most popular online. This is because unlike most high schools, colleges, or workplaces, the internet is filled with millions of individuals who are looking to meet other people, to gather and share first-hand information and experiences about any number of topics . . . from golfing, gardening, developing friendships and professional alliances.
When it comes to online social networking, websites are commonly used. These websites are known as social sites. Social networking websites function like an online community of internet users. Depending on the website in question, many of these online community members share common interests in hobbies, religion, or politics. Once you are granted access to a social networking website you can begin to socialize.
Assignment:
Today we are going to learn more about chocolate and why people like chocolate.
This Social Networking Quest is to help you learn how to socialize in social networks. You will use three social networking tools to accomplish this. So, let start socializing.
#1 Read the following article……
REASONS WHY WE LOVE CHOCOLATE
It's one of the most popular sweets of all time. Women crave it, men hoard it, and Aztec kings were said to have been the first to eat it. But why do we love chocolate so much? Following are just a few reasons why chocolate is so popular--and why you shouldn't give it up completely, even if you're on a diet!
It melts in your mouth - Chocolate contains fat--that's no surprise. The cocoa butter in chocolate gives it a rich, creamy consistency that also transmits the cocoa's flavor perfectly. It also has a melting point that's just a bit lower than the average human body temperature, which gives you that melt-in-your-mouth feeling every time you pop a piece of chocolate in your mouth. Chocolate lovers often describe this melting feeling as a true moment of ecstasy.
Just the right chemistry - According to a study done at the University of Michigan in the United States, chocolate contains chemicals called opioids. Opioids are also found in opium, and they serve to dull pain and give a feeling of well-being to people who ingest them. According to the study, people who eat chocolate produce natural opiates in their brains that soothe their nerves and make them feel good. When the receptors that detected opioids were blocked, that chocolate craving was lessened.
Chocolate also naturally contains "uppers" like caffeine, sugars, and phenylthalymine, which will make your heart pound a little harder, your breathing come a bit more quickly, and give you a feeling of alertness. The effect is not dramatic enough to be uncomfortable in most people; it's mild enough to produce a pleasant "high," which is often equated to the feeling of being in love.
It really is good for you - Recent studies suggest that chocolate--especially dark chocolate--contains chemicals that lower the risk of cancer and heart disease. Flavanoids and antioxidants in dark chocolate have been shown to make a difference in cardiovascular health. Until recently, tea was considered the main source for these chemicals. Now, scientists recommend that you have a chocolate cookie or biscuit with your tea so your body gets more of those life-lengthening chemicals. Don't have milk with your dark chocolate, however--the same studies show that milk can cancel out the healthful effects of eating chocolate by preventing those helpful chemicals from being fully absorbed in the body. Chocolate does contain fats and sugars that you shouldn't eat a great deal of--but as long as you eat it in moderation, the science suggests you can add as much as a year to your life.
It's important to remember not to overindulge in chocolate. It does contain high amounts of saturated fats and sugars that can cause health damage and obesity if you take in too much. However, when eaten in moderate quantities, chocolate truly can be a miracle food. Even better, it tastes wonderful--it's hard to find anyone who doesn't like some kind of chocolate, whether it's white, dark, or milk, Hershey or Belgian. So the next time you have to give up something for Lent or take up a new diet, think twice before giving up chocolate. It not only tastes good--its health benefits give you a great excuse to keep on enjoying it.
#2. Research using Diigo
Diigo is a powerful research tool and knowledge-sharing community. Research the internet for three other articles about why people like chocolate. Post the articles to the Diigo group. To do this:
· Sign up for a Diigo account
· Go to Help for tutorials on how to use Diigo
· Join the group Computer Literacy
Share your articles with the Computer Literacy group by posting them to the group site; and don’t forget to post your personal Diigo Library as well.
#3. Discuss using Edmodo
Edmodo is a site to collaborate, share, and discuss topic with other members; It provides ways teachers and students to share notes, links, and files. Write a five paragraph essay on your findings from your three articles that you researched. Post the essay to Edmondo. To do this:
· Take a Tour http://www.edmodo.com/tour.html?TB_iframe=true&height=400&width=488of Edmodo
· Learn how to sign up of an Edmodo Student account http://www.edmodo.com/guide.html#Student-Sign-Up
· Sign up for a Edmodo Student Account Sign up Code: wxz139
· Join the group Boisestate Computer Literacy
Post your five paragraph essay and respond to two other classmates essay by discussion.
#4. Share using flickr
Flickr is a site where you can share your photos and videos. Flickr - almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Find photos (online, you take with personal camera) of your favorite chocolate items. You will need 2 or more photos. Share the photos on flickr. To do this:
· Take a tour of flickr http://www.flickr.com/tour/
· Create an account with flickr
· Read the group guide lines
· Join the group Chocolate….Ooh la la!
Upload your pictures to the group and explore the other classmate’s favorite chocolate items. Answer the topic question. Make comments about classmates photos.