WALT: Write an explanation

Success Criteria

*Has correct structure

*Relates to the topic

*Ends with a concluding statement

Intro

What is it? - Definition

Tik Tok (previously known as Musical.ly) is one of the most popular apps ever, it is a platform designed for creating, sharing and discovering 15-60 second long videos which people use to express themselves. It is known for the use of popular songs being lip-synced to, dancing, comedy acts, story-times and POV’s (point of views).  

Body

Description

Where did it come from and who created it?

The app Musical.ly was bought in November 2017 by Chinese developer ByteDance, for markets outside of China. In August 2018 they merged with the app VideoStar and rebranded the app to TikTok. TikTok is not available in China however the app Douiyn is the TikTok equivalent app in China, and its servers are based in countries where the app is available. TikTok owner ByteDance is a $75 billion Chinese tech giant. At the beginning of 2019 it had 188 million new users. 

Who uses it and how did it become successful?

TikTok is available in 154 countries worldwide with 500 million users. 41% of users are aged between the age of 16-24, 55.6% of users are Male and 44.4% are female. India has many users (which is interesting because it is banned in India), and accounts for approximately 25% of app downloads. TikTok is intended for 13+ users according to the app's community guidelines. The app can be safe for teens with proper parental guidance. It is successful because social media is a big thing these days and young people are embracing it because it is easy to use and entertaining.

It became successful due to the rise of social media through the use of phones and devices. TikTok’s success is largely due to the popularity of Musical.ly. It is currently the most popular app in the USA with over 26 million monthly active users. There are many famous people that use the app such as; Britney Spears, Will Smith, Gordon Ramsay and The Rock. These famous celebrities bring attention to the app from their reputations and fan following.

Where and why did it get banned?

TikTok has been banned in two different countries; India and Indonesia. In both countries the governments felt that it encouraged inappropriate content and was targeting youth and children. Both countries rescinded the bans after TikTok implemented safety protocols and age verification policies. Currently TikTok is not banned in any countries.

How do you use it?

1. Download the app and sign up.

2. Set up your profile.

3. View the video feed.

4. Like, comment, or share videos you enjoy.

5. Search for videos.

6. Follow users via videos. search, or TikCode. (Every profile has a code that can be used to copy and paste and it will take the user to their profile.)

7. Set up your shot and pick out special effects.

8. Record the video.

9. Post the video (to the public or to your friends) or save it to your drafts.

Conclusion

TikTok is an educational and entertainment app and you can learn from the videos and enjoy them. TikTok is one of the most popular and most used social media apps currently in the world. Give it a try and see if you like it. 

Personal Comment: I personally think that if you have fun on tiktok and it's something you want to do for fun then thats alright, but beware of inapropriate influences and other things like that. I would rather spend time practising for other sports and activities.

Class TikTok Explanation

WALT: Write an explanation

Success Criteria

*Has correct structure

*Relates to the topic

*Ends with a concluding statement

Intro

What is it? - Definition

Tik Tok (previously known as Musical.ly) is one of the most popular apps ever, it is a platform designed for creating, sharing and discovering 15-60 second long videos which people use to express themselves. It is known for the use of popular songs being lip-synced to, dancing, comedy acts, story-times and POV’s (point of views).  

Body

Description

Where did it come from and who created it?

The app Musical.ly was bought in November 2017 by Chinese developer ByteDance, for markets outside of China. In August 2018 they merged with the app VideoStar and rebranded the app to TikTok. TikTok is not available in China however the app Douiyn is the TikTok equivalent app in China, and its servers are based in countries where the app is available. TikTok owner ByteDance is a $75 billion Chinese tech giant. At the beginning of 2019 it had 188 million new users. 

Who uses it and how did it become successful?

TikTok is available in 154 countries worldwide with 500 million users. 41% of users are aged between the age of 16-24, 55.6% of users are Male and 44.4% are female. India has many users (which is interesting because it is banned in India), and accounts for approximately 25% of app downloads. TikTok is intended for 13+ users according to the app's community guidelines. The app can be safe for teens with proper parental guidance. It is successful because social media is a big thing these days and young people are embracing it because it is easy to use and entertaining.

It became successful due to the rise of social media through the use of phones and devices. TikTok’s success is largely due to the popularity of Musical.ly. It is currently the most popular app in the USA with over 26 million monthly active users. There are many famous people that use the app such as; Britney Spears, Will Smith, Gordon Ramsay and The Rock. These famous celebrities bring attention to the app from their reputations and fan following.

Where and why did it get banned?

TikTok has been banned in two different countries; India and Indonesia. In both countries the governments felt that it encouraged inappropriate content and was targeting youth and children. Both countries rescinded the bans after TikTok implemented safety protocols and age verification policies. Currently TikTok is not banned in any countries.

How do you use it?

1. Download the app and sign up.

2. Set up your profile.

3. View the video feed.

4. Like, comment, or share videos you enjoy.

5. Search for videos.

6. Follow users via videos. search, or TikCode. (Every profile has a code that can be used to copy and paste and it will take the user to their profile.)

7. Set up your shot and pick out special effects.

8. Record the video.

9. Post the video (to the public or to your friends) or save it to your drafts.

Conclusion

TikTok is an educational and entertainment app and you can learn from the videos and enjoy them. TikTok is one of the most popular and most used social media apps currently in the world. Give it a try and see if you like it. 

Sacred

WALT: Understand the Virtue of Sacred (Tapu).

What is the meaning of SACRED?

Something sacred is holy, devoted to a religious ceremony, or simply worthy of awe and respect. ... Sacred is an adjective used to describe a person or thing worthy of worship or declared holy. It usually appears in a religious context, but an object or place set aside for a particular purpose can also be sacred.

Why did I post this?
Because this week at NBC our virtue is Tapu.

This is my photo of a drawing I made super quickly to represent the virtue of Tapu. It is a drawing of a bible and a cross. I drew these because they are sacred and worthy of respect.

Bishop Pompallier

Sleep Hygiene

Sleep Hygiene

WALT: understand what factors promote good sleep

Today we learnt about what factors help us to sleep well and what factors impede sleep. 

We made a table to show what we had found.

Habits & behaviour to promote sleep	Habits & behaviour that hinder sleep
Drink milk before bed Read before bed Draw before bed Listen to soft music Relax and do something calming Have the right lit room Have a regular schedule for sleeping Leave door open to let heat in Have a shower or bath before bed (warm/hot)	Drinking caffeine Having a lot of light in your room Using technology before bed Full or empty stomach

This is a slideshow we made about sleep, make sure to leave a comment down below, enjoy.

this is my slideshow that I creaed about just. just is our vetue at N.B.C this week please leave a PTH in the comments.

Bishop Denis Hanrahan

Denis Hanrahan

Denis William Hanrahan was born on the 1st of November 1933 in Greymouth, 

New Zealand. 

He studied and trained to become a Priest at Holy Cross College, and was ordained a priest
by Bishop Joyce on 21 July 1957 in Greymouth. 

On returning to Christchurch in 1971, he lived with the Brothers of St John of God, at what
was then Marylands, at Halswell.

On the 4th of July 1985 at 51 years old Denis Hanrahan succeeded in becoming the 6th
Bishop of Christchurch.

Sadly Denis Hanrahan died unexpectedly after a game of tennis in his office at the age of
53 on the evening of Sunday, 1 February 1987.

He was buried at the Bromley Cemetery, in Christchurch.

the tunnels of north Korea

today we learnt Korean with ms Han. ms Han had just come back from Korea with some photos and a list of the different places she visited, so we could researcher it and post it to our blogs. Hope you enjoy it.

Te Wairua Tapu

We have been learning about the Holy Spirit in Religious Education this week. I have made a blog post about the mission of the church today. Enjoy and remember leave a comment to help me improve my work. The Symbol on Slide 2 was to reflect the Holy Spirit.

The Duke Festival of Surfing

this is my surfing experience. and facts about the Duke

This is my valentine's inquiry. What I did is I researched facts about valentine's day.

Valentines day inquiry  

1.  He died 270 a.d.

2.  And he  was put in to jail

3.  died by getting his head decapitated.

4.  He was born 14 February

5.  He helped christian and catholic people get married  

He helped people get married

6.  saint valentine is a 3rd century roman saint

7.  the first valentine's day was on 1496 14 February

8.  Valentine's day is spring for the roman

9.  he died at 43 years of age

10.  his remains are found in 7 different parts of the world

Welcome to my Blog

Haere Mai, Talofa Lava, Mālō e Lelei , Maligayang Pagdating and welcome to my very own blog for learning. I look forward to sharing my learning with teachers, my school, my family and friends anywhere.