Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Extra Credit

Please enjoy a peaceful and safe holiday break and I look forward to seeing you on Monday, January 4, 2010.

Seasons GreetingsPlease sign in and respond in the forum for extra credit during the break. Check for more assignments and ideas on MyCampus and The Question of the Day.


Extra Credit assignments.
Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation. Credit will only be given for thoughtful well written responses of 5 sentences or more and 2 responses to others.

Which is the best XBox, Playstation or Wii? (100+ points)

Holiday Wish List (100 points)

What is the best part of the holiday season for you?(100 points)

Read the articles and post your responses on the Forum.

Can Video Games Teach Kids | Parade.com(100 points)MyCampus

New phones could send computers to the trash | New Jersey Business - - NJ.com(100 points)MyCampus

Find your own technology article. Start a new discussion and write your own response then respond to others. (100+ points)

Make a presentation or podcast on a technology topic of your choice and post it to your blog. (100+ points)

Design a video game about East Orange Campus High School in Scratch. (100+ points).

Make a slide show with captions of your holiday photos on MyCampus and/or your blog. (100+ points)

Share your touching or amusing holiday stories. (100+ points)

Email me with your own project ideas.

Don't forget to make up your missing work.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

12/22 Cost

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.

Only 2 school days left till Winter Vacation.
Top 5 Technologies Period 8 & Alternate Project

ICT Essentials 1
What is the best thing that someone could give you for the holidays that will cost them $0?  What could you give someone that would cost you $0?

ICT Essentials 2
What is the best thing that someone could give you for the holidays that will cost them $0?  What could you give someone that would cost you $0?

Monday, December 21, 2009

12/21 Holiday Wish

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.
Teacher Emails
Only 3 school days left till Winter Vacation.
Top 5 Technologies Period 8 & Alternate Project


ICT Essentials 1
Listen to the message (Voki) then write your own holiday wish. What is your wish for others this holiday season? Record your wish as a Voki (or in PhotoBooth) and post it on your blog.

ICT Essentials 2
Listen to the message (Voki) then write your own holiday wish. What is your wish for others this holiday season? Record your wish as a Voki (or in PhotoBooth) and post it on your blog.


Friday, December 18, 2009

12/18 Celebrate

See full size image(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.

Only 5 school days left till Winter Vacation.
Top 5 Technologies Period 8 & Alternate Project

ICT Essentials 1
How has technology changed the way people prepare for and/or celebrate the holidays? Give one example?

ICT Essentials 2
How has technology changed the way people prepare for and/or celebrate the holidays? Give one example?

Thursday, December 17, 2009

12/17 Frustration / Game

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.

Only 5 school days left till Winter Vacation. 
Top 5 Technologies Period 8 & Alternate Project 
 
ICT Essentials 1
Do you ever get frustrated with technology?  Why?

ICT Essentials 2
What is your favorite game of 2009?  How would you improve this game for 2010?

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

12/16 Values

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.

Only 6 school days left till Winter Vacation. 
Top 5 Technologies Period 8 & Alternate Project 
ICT Essentials 1
How do you think technology effects societies values? 

ICT Essentials 2
How do you think technology effects societies values?

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

12/15 Technology and Society

http://www.communication-type.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/communication-technology-in-society.jpg(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.

Only 7 school days left till Winter Vacation.

ICT Essentials 1
Do you think that technology has changed society? Give one example.
Top 5 Technologies

ICT Essentials 2
Do you think that technology has changed society? Give one example.

Monday, December 14, 2009

12/14 Laptop or Smart phone

http://www.netbooksguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/super-stylist-netbook.jpghttp://thephoenixfalls.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/top5smartphones_1q2009.jpg(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.

Only 8 school days left till Winter Vacation.

ICT Essentials 1
What do you think is more useful for education a laptop computer or a smart phone? Why?

ICT Essentials 2
What do you think is more useful for education a laptop computer or a smart phone? Why?

Friday, December 11, 2009

12/11 Responsible Friends

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.

Only 12 school days left till Winter Vacation.

ICT Essentials 1
Do you consider it important for your friends and family members to be responsible? Why?

ICT Essentials 2
Do you consider it important for your friends and family members to be responsible? Why?

Thursday, December 10, 2009

12/10 Acting Responsible

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.

Only 10 school days left till Winter Vacation.
Today, I am attending a workshop at the East Orange Board of Education.  Please continue to work on your projects. I will be able to see your blogs and tvvitter.  Your tvvitter will be used for attendance.  Have a great day.

ICT Essentials 1
When the teacher is not in class how do you think a responsible student should act?  What do you think you should do?

ICT Essentials 2
When the teacher is not in class how do you think a responsible student should act?  What do you think you should do?

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

12/9 Responsible Person

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.

Only 11 school days left till Winter Vacation.
Are You a Responsible Person?
(Take this self-evaluation and decide for yourself.)
True False  
I do what needs to be done.
I am reliable and dependable.
I am accountable for my actions; I don't make excuses or blame others.
I fulfill my moral obligations.
I use good judgment and think through the consequences of my actions.
I exercise self-control.
I think I am/am not a responsible person because: ___________________

ICT Essentials 1
Do you consider yourself to be a responsible person? Why? In what ways?

ICT Essentials 2
Do you consider yourself to be a responsible person? Why? In what ways?

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

12/8 Gifts


(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.

Only 12 school days left till Winter Vacation.

ICT Essentials 1
If someone gives you a gift do you think you are obligated to give them a gift in return? Why?

ICT Essentials 2
If someone gives you a gift do you think you are obligated to give them a gift in return? Why?

Monday, December 7, 2009

12/7 Wave Chaise

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Wave Chaise - Teenage Geek Chic? This over sized chaise comes with a built-in TV, DVD player, audio system, computer desk and storage for CDs and DVDs.

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.

ICT Essentials 1
Look at the images of the Wave Chaise above. Would you like to have one? Why or why not?


ICT Essentials 2
Look at the images of the Wave Chaise above. Would you like to have one? Why or why not?

Friday, December 4, 2009

12/4 Tweeting

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.

ICT Essentials 1
What's the point of Tweeting?  Are you mystified by the process or have you embraced it?

ICT Essentials 2
What's the point of Tweeting?  Are you mystified by the process or have you embraced it?

Thursday, December 3, 2009

12/3 Images/Networks

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.

ICT Essentials 1
What's the point of adding images to a presentation? What do you think the right image does for your project? What about the wrong image?

ICT Essentials 2
What's the point of a Computer Network at home? Do you think a home network is good or bad?

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

12/2 Animations / Secure

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.

ICT Essentials 1
What do you think is the difference between an animation or build and a transitions in a presentation project? How do you think they are similar?

ICT Essentials 2 Networking Basics Test
Why do you think it is important to use a secure network when surfing the Web?

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

12/1 Images / Firewalls

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.

ICT Essentials 1
Why do you think images are an important part of a presentation? How can images negatively impact a presentation?

ICT Essentials 2
Do you think there is a weakness in a computers firewall? What can you do to improve a firewalls effectiveness?

Monday, November 30, 2009

11/30 Every High School Student

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.

ICT Essentials 1
What technology gadget do you think every high school student should have?  Why?

ICT Essentials 2
What technology gadget do you think every high school student should have?  Why?

Friday, November 27, 2009

Black Friday Coupon


Fill out the coupon below and receive a coupon for one assignment off.  You will be excused for one assignment not completed.

Additional Extra Credit - Double points all weekend
Comment on classmates responses to the Discussions in the Forum on My Campus

Comment on the blog posts of of your classmates.

Make up all your work.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

11/24-25 Happy Thanksgiving







Take time to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Share it with your friends and family. Here are some activities to help you enjoy your holiday.
If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, "thank you," that would suffice. ~Meister Eckhart

Join the Discussion at MyCampus: What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? (100 points extra credit)
Record your thanksgiving message at:
Voki: http://www.voki.com/ Post it on your Blog. (100 points extra credit) Email one to a teacher.


Post your Favorite quote on your Blog.



Take the Thanksgiving quiz:

http://home.aristotle.net/Thanksgiving/trivia.asp
http://thanksgiving.spike-jamie.com/quiz.html
http://www.leaderu.com/orgs/probe/docs/thanksqz.html

Wish someone a Happy Thanksgiving:

http://www.ecard4all.com/greetings/thanksgiving_ecards.htm
http://www.123greetings.com/events/thanksgiving/wishes/thanksgiving57.html
Thanksgiving activities:
http://www.abcteach.com/directory/seasonalholidays/thanksgiving/
http://entertaining.suite101.com/article.cfm/thanksgiving_activities
http://holidays.kaboose.com/thanks-games.html

10 Memorable Thanksgiving Day Quotes

Thanksgiving Quote #1
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
Thanksgiving Quote #2
Edward Sandford Martin
Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow.
Thanksgiving Quote #3
Erma Bombeck
Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare. They are consumed in twelve minutes. Half-times take twelve minutes. This is not coincidence.
Thanksgiving Quote #4
J. Robert Moskin
Thanksgiving comes to us out of the prehistoric dimness, universal to all ages and all faiths. At whatever straws we must grasp, there is always a time for gratitude and new beginnings.
Thanksgiving Quote #5
James Smith
It is delightfully easy to thank God for the grace we ourselves have received, but it requires great grace to thank God always for the grace given to others.
Thanksgiving Quote #6
W.T. Purkiser
Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Quote #7
Phillips Brooks
Stand up, on this Thanksgiving Day, stand upon your feet. Believe in man. Soberly and with clear eyes, believe in your own time and place. There is not, and there never has been a better time, or a better place to live in.
Thanksgiving Quote #8
Wilbur D. Nesbit
Forever on Thanksgiving Day the heart will find the pathway home.
Thanksgiving Quote #9
O. Henry
There is one day that is ours. There is one day when all we Americans who are not self-made go back to the old home to eat saleratus biscuits and marvel how much nearer to the porch the old pump looks than it used to. Thanksgiving Day is the one day that is purely American.
Thanksgiving Quote #10
John Greenleaf Whittier
Ah! on Thanksgiving day.... When the care-wearied man seeks his mother once more, And the worn matron smiles where the girl smiled before. What moistens the lips and what brightens the eye? What calls back the past, like the rich pumpkin pie?

What is your favorite quote?
Make Thanksgiving Quote #11 yours. Post it on your Blog.


Here are a couple of My favorite recipes. Do you have any you could share? at MyCampus

Country Apple Dumplings

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour 5 Minutes
Yields: 16 servings
"Oh my Goodness!! Who knew that fresh apples, crescent roll dough, and citrus soda could make such a wonderful treat!"
INGREDIENTS:
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Mountain Dew ™
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Cut each apple into 8 wedges and set aside. Separate the crescent roll dough into triangles. Roll each apple wedge in crescent roll dough starting at the smallest end. Pinch to seal and place in the baking dish.
3.Melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in the sugar and cinnamon. Pour over the apple dumplings. Pour Mountain Dew™ over the dumplings.
4.Bake for 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.


Chocolate Cresent Roll

Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: 30 Minutes
Yields: 16 servings
"Great for Chocolate Lovers!"
INGREDIENTS:
2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
12 ounce package of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Separate the crescent roll dough into triangles. Place about 2 tsp. of chips on the largest end. Roll each crescent roll dough. Pinch to seal and place in the baking dish.
3. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Monday, November 23, 2009

11/23 Happy Thanksgiving

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.
Record your thanksgiving message at: Voki: http://www.voki.com/ Post it on your Blog (100 points extra credit).
Join the Discussion at MyCampus: What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? (100 points extra credit)


ICT Essentials 1
What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition or food?

ICT Essentials 2
What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition or food?

Friday, November 20, 2009

11/20 Parents Responsibility

u only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.


ICT Essentials 1
Do you think that your parents should be responsible for your behavior in school?  Do you think it is right that they can be fined and even jailed for your behavior?
ICT Essentials 2
Do you think that your parents should be responsible for your behavior in school?  Do you think it is right that they can be fined and even jailed for your behavior?

Thursday, November 19, 2009

11/19 Read for Life - Paraphrasing

Today's Question is worth 100 points.

Read the Article.  Write a well developed essay of 50 to 100 words that paraphrases the article on your Blog.
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)


Are Wii Balance Boards the Future of Airport Security?

Researchers use fun game controllers as part of $20 million effort to screen airport passengers


Wii Airport Security Way to suck the fun out of Wii CNN


Airport screening technology has turned to an unusual accessory -- the Nintendo Wii balance board -- to identify fidgety, nervous passengers who might have explosives or illegal items concealed on their persons. Or they could have had a long day and just don't want to stand still.
The Wii balance board is part of a $20 million Homeland Security-funded project called Future Attribute Screening Technology (FAST). Researchers hope that using sensors to detect passenger heart rate, breathing, shifty eyes, body temperature and yes, fidgeting, could help security figure out who might have something to hide.
Some sensors take the temperature profile of people's faces for signs of stress. Others track eye movement, pupil size, and blinking. Researchers specifically modified the Wii balance board to show how someone's weight shifts, and have begun studies on whether a certain level of fidgeting indicates the need for secondary screening. But variations in human behavior and standing still (or not) could make this a moot point.

Outside of the security arena, Wii accessories may also find use in medical applications. A separate project looked to provide home CPR training using the Wii remote.
CNN reports that civil liberties advocates have complained of the Homeland Security program's goals as an invasion of privacy. Outside experts also seem dubious that the approach will yield an effective screening method -- after all, issues with fuzzy results continue to plague lie detectors and other tests.

Concerns aside, field testing of the overall screening system is slated for 2011. But don't expect that it will make going through airport security any more fun when you get pulled aside for failing the Wii balance test.

ICT Essentials 1
Write a well developed essay of 50 to 100 words that paraphrases the article on your Blog.
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)

ICT Essentials 2
Write a well developed essay of 50 to 100 words that paraphrases the article on your Blog.
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

11/18 Tardy

You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements. 

http://jm.marino.free.fr/Software/SplitBrowser/046/Pictures/SplitBrowser.pngAdd Split Browser to Firefox.  Stop, Look and Listen to the Quick Teacher Demo.



ICT Essentials 1
If you were the Principal, what would you do with students that are constantly late to School? Class?
ICT Essentials 2
If you were the Principal, what would you do with students that are constantly late to School? Class?

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

11/17 Word or Phrase

You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.


ICT Essentials 1
"I think the world would be a better place if students learned more ______ in school." Write a word or phrase and explain why you chose it.
ICT Essentials 2
"I think the world would be a better place if students learned more ______ in school." Write a word or phrase and explain why you chose it.

Monday, November 16, 2009

11/16 iGoogle



You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.
Please complete and post a screen shot (apple-shift-4) of your iGoogle school tab on your blog.
ICT Essentials 1
What are three advantages to using iGoogle?  What is the reason for using tabs in iGoogle?
ICT Essentials 2
What are three advantages to using iGoogle?  What is the reason for using tabs in iGoogle?

Friday, November 13, 2009

11/13 Performance Evaluation

You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.
Please complete and turn in all your missing assignments.
ICT Essentials 1
Please write an evaluation of your performance in this class so far.  What have you done well?  What do you need to improve upon?  What will you do to make these improvements?
ICT Essentials 2
Please write an evaluation of your performance in this class so far.  What have you done well?  What do you need to improve upon?  What will you do to make these improvements?

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

11/12 Grade

You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.
Please complete and turn in all your missing assignments.
ICT Essentials 1 iGoogle Assignment Today
Do you think you will get the grade you deserve in this class? What will you do to improve your grade?

ICT Essentials 2 iGoogle Assignment Today
Do you think you will get the grade you deserve in this class? What will you do to improve your grade?

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

11/10 Effort

You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.
Please complete and turn in all your missing assignments.


ICT Essentials 1
What part do you think effort should play in your grade? Do you think you tried the your best this marking period?

ICT Essentials 2
What part do you think effort should play in your grade? Do you think you tried the your best this marking period?

Monday, November 9, 2009

11/09 One Thing

You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.
Please complete and turn in all your missing assignments.
ICT Essentials 1
What is one thing that you learned in this class the first semester that you think will help you in the future? Explain your answer.
ICT Essentials 2
What is one thing that you learned in this class the first semester that you think will help you in the future? Explain your answer.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

10/4 Outline

Please complete and turn in all your missing assignments.
ICT Essentials 1
Copy and Paste your project outline in a new post on your blog.

ICT Essentials 2
Copy and Paste your project outline in a new post on your blog.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Monday, November 2, 2009

Friday, October 30, 2009

10/30 Judges

You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.
ICT Essentials 1

How do you feel when someone judges you without knowing you or giving you a chance? How do you feel when someone you disagree with calls you a name? How do you feel when someone bumps into you in the hall and doesn't apologize?
ICT Essentials 2
How do you feel when someone judges you without knowing you or giving you a chance? How do you feel when someone you disagree with calls you a name? How do you feel when someone bumps into you in the hall and doesn't apologize?

Thursday, October 29, 2009

10/29 Motherboards

MotherboardYou only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.
ICT Essentials 1

How do you think presentation programs, like PowerPoint and Keynote, help you to organize information?
ICT Essentials 2
How do you think the motherboard in the computer is like your mother?  Why do you think it is called a motherboard?

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

10/28 No Paragraphs/Flash

You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.
ICT Essentials 1

Why do you think that a presentation project should not include paragraphs?  Why are words and phrases better? 
ICT Essentials 2
Do you think the Flash drive will replace the CD-Rom/DVD drive in the future?  Why?  What are the advantages and disadvantages of Flash drives?

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

10/27 Citations

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.
ICT Essentials 1

When some one give you credit for a good idea, how does that make you feel?  Do you think it makes people feel that way when you cite their work in a research paper or project?
ICT Essentials 2
When some one give you credit for a good idea, how does that make you feel?  Do you think it makes people feel that way when you cite their work in a research paper or project?

Monday, October 26, 2009

10/26 Plagiarism

http://www.quinnipiac.edu/other/abl/quilt/tilt/tilt/module3/images/plagiarism.GIF(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.
ICT Essentials 1

Did you ever have someone take credit for something good you did?  How did you feel about it?  How is this like plagiarism?
ICT Essentials 2
Did you ever have someone take credit for something good you did?  How did you feel about it?  How is this like plagiarism?

Friday, October 23, 2009

10/23 Precautions

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.
ICT Essentials 1
What are some precautions you can take to prevent online bullying?
ICT Essentials 2
What are some precautions you can take to prevent online bullying?

Thursday, October 22, 2009

10/22 Strength or Weakness

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.
ICT Essentials 1
Do you think it is a sign of strength or weakness  to use the Internet for bullying? Why?
ICT Essentials 2
Do you think it is a sign of strength or weakness  to use the Internet for bullying? Why?

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

10/21 Internet Bullies

 "Everybody is a genius. But, if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life believing that it is stupid." - Einstein
(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.
ICT Essentials 1
Why do you think bullies use the Internet to harass others?  What do you think it is about the Internet that enables bullying?
ICT Essentials 2
Why do you think bullies use the Internet to harass others?  What do you think it is about the Internet that enables bullying?

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

10/20 Speak Up

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.
ICT Essentials 1
Would you speak up if you saw someone being bullied online?  Why or why not?
ICT Essentials 2
Would you speak up if you saw someone being bullied online?  Why or why not?

Monday, October 19, 2009

10/19 Outline



(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.
ICT Essentials 1
Why do you think it is important to make an outline when creating a project?
ICT Essentials 2
Why do you think it is important to make an outline when creating a project?

Friday, October 16, 2009

10/16 Bias


(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.
ICT Essentials 1
How do you think organizational or author biases can effect the credibility of the information of a resource?

ICT Essentials 2
How do you think organizational or author biases can effect the credibility of the information of a
resource?

Thursday, October 15, 2009

10/15 Dead-Ends


(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question) 
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.
ICT Essentials 1  
What do you think about a site that has many links that lead to dead-ends?
ICT Essentials 2
What do you think a site that has many links that lead to dead-ends?

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

10/14 Audience

016.gif (14461 bytes)(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question) 
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.
ICT Essentials 1  
Why do you think it is important to consider the target audience or intended users of a resource?

ICT Essentials 2
Why do you think it is important to consider the target audience or intended users of a resource?

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

10/13 Factual


(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.
ICT Essentials 1
How can you tell if the information from a resource is factual or opinion?
ICT Essentials 2
How can you tell if the information from a resource is factual or opinion?

Friday, October 9, 2009

10/9 Responsibility

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)  (Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
Answer the Question of the Day on your Blog. Then go to your ICT Class Announcements.
Are You a Trustworthy Person?
(Take this self-evaluation and decide for yourself.)

True
False



I keep my promises; I am a person of my word.


I am reliable; I follow through on commitments.


I am honest


I keep secrets; I never betray a confidence or a trust.


I have integrity; I don't cave in to temptation.


I am loyal when loyalty is appropriate.
ICT Essentials 1  
I think I am/am not a trustworthy person because: ___________________

ICT Essentials 2
I think I am/am not a trustworthy person because: ___________________