KB #2

My latest keyboarding tests were not what I expected.  This is my latest keyboarding test along with one I took in September.  Clearly, I typed faster and more accurate in September.  I did not feel fast or accurate today probably because I did not warm up enough.  I think today was an anomaly so I'm not too worried about it.  I will keep on getting better with regular practice.  

                                                                                     

International Space Station - Spot the Station

Here is a list of the dates and the times the station will be visible this month.  Enjoy and get the family out there with you.

Click here to learn more about how to Spot the Station!
Go to the Station Page - in the omnibox, type:  nasa.gov/iss

Check out these two videos showing how the station was put together:
Animated part by part
Actual footage of station coming together

Robots on the ISS?  For almost 10 years, robots have helped astronauts.  Not a new generation is taking over.  Check it out!

Best pics from the ISS

Commenting on a Blog Guide (DC)

It's time for you to check out and comment on other people's blog.  It helps to have a guideline so your comment can stand out and add to the discussion.

Here are some ideas to keep in mind:

The 4 Elements of a Good Blog Comment (Plus: Lots of Examples)

1. The Friendly Greeting
2. The Sincere Compliment
3. The Added Value
4. The Parting Promise

#1 Friendly Greeting:

If you’re hoping to catch the attention of bloggers and strike up a relationship, a healthy dose of proper etiquette can go a long way.

So say hello to them.

Greet them.

Refer to them by name.

#2 Sincere Compliment:

In short, pay them a compliment. Any compliment. Just make sure it’s a sincere compliment.

Tell them how much you enjoyed their post…

Make their day…

#3 The Added Value:

Your goal in every comment should be to add value. If your comment doesn’t add value, it’s wasting everyone’s time.  This could include feedback, an extension of their idea

#1: SHARE PERSONAL INSIGHTS OR ANECDOTES

#2: ASK THOUGHTFUL QUESTIONS

#3: CONTRIBUTE TO THE DISCUSSION

#4 The Parting Promise
I love it when commenters tell me they’ve shared or will share my work. The ideal comment would come from someone who both tells me they’re going to share, and then remembers to tag me when they do.Brittany Bullen

Source: https://smartblogger.com/blog-comments/