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This Week in Tech: Episode 1

Jay Gupta, Editor of Technology
December 4, 2018
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Behind the door of the science office, the Mission Statement for the Webb Schools Science Department reminds students and teachers of the purpose and priorities of Webb’s science department. The statement emphasizes empowering students to be global citizens with the intention of serving their community. Looking at the mission statement, increasing diversity in the workplace aligns with this message, encouraging female students to take advanced courses.
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Students gather in the Fawcett Library to discuss the next steps of WebbGPT. Members of the WebbGPT team will begin meeting during office hours and flex time. “I would love for students to help me out, and you know, weve got some pretty cool things planned,” said Mr. Mantha.
Students aid in the introduction of WebbGPT
The Honor Cabinet members placed posters all over the dining hall and the tables. The posters read, “Don’t use tech! Try to connect!” to promote conversation. “So many posters were published around campus as a way to launch the initiative in a noticeable way,” said Frannie Hinch (‘25), an Honor Cabinet member. “the main goal of the posters was to remind people that by not using their tech they would form better communities.” This campaign serves to help remind Webbies to have genuine, face-to-face conversations with each other instead of connecting through technology.
Initiative to connect without tech!
Webb’s empty Health Center is decorated with Christmas trees and warm lights for the holidays. The COVID-19 testing station is no longer present, and significantly fewer students pay regular visits to the Center than in the last few winters.
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Nick Protich, Tech Office staff stands in the Tech Office, located to the left of Berry Center in Fawcett Library. His office is the go-to location for any issues you may be having with your devices. It is open from 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, and you can always email techno@webb.org or call (909) 482-5207 for any questions you may have. Even if they are unable to fix the problems you encounter, they can lend you a spare Chromebook while your device is repaired at an electronics store so you can keep working.
Wi-Fi, Firewall Restrictions, and more
Sohum Uppal (‘25) ponders what may lie in the future of college testing while reading the College Board’s Digital PSAT announcement. As a rising senior, he is unsure what the standardized testing part of the college process would look like next year.
Technology overtakes the PSAT
About the Contributor
Jay Gupta
Jay Gupta, Editor of Technology
Jay Gupta (‘20), hailing from New Delhi, India and Newport Beach, CA, is the tech expert of the Webb Canyon Chronicle. He currently serves as the Editor of Technology. Jay enjoys writing about global and international news, but one of his goals for this upcoming school year is to involve himself more in the Webb community by frequently checking out student-run events. In his free time, Jay likes to dive into a good book. His favorite authors are Arundhati Roy and John Grisham. He also enjoys listening to Green Day and Blink-182. With his mastermind of a brain, Jay strives to advance as a strong and knowledgeable leader.
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