Tuesday, December 20, 2011

12/20 Wii U

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.  Rubric

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Wii U Demonstration

ICT Essentials 
Question of the Day:  Watch the Wii U Videos!   What do you think of the Wii U?  What makes it different from other Game Systems?  Would you  pre-order the Nintendo Wii U?  Why?

Daily Objectives: Top 5 Coolest Gadgets of 2011  Download the Top 5 Coolest Gadgets Outline.key
Create, Customize, and Modify RSS Feeds with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Use an RSS reader to subscribe to class websites, their classmates Blogs and relevant public Blogs with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Produce a multimedia project using text, graphics, moving images, and sound with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Combine different software and tools to create multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Create and integrate different multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day:  Invention - A new device, method, or process developed from study and experimentation: the phonograph, an invention attributed to Thomas Edison.
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Question of the Day:  
Watch the Wii U Videos!   What do you think of the Wii U?  What makes it different from other Game Systems?  Would you  pre-order the Nintendo Wii U?  Why?
Source: Wii U Updates Price Poll

Daily Objectives: 7. HTML Entities   8. HTML Links
Set the font of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font size of text with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font color of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Display a special character in such as (<) in an HTML documentwith 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Identify and use entity names and numbers with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: Invention - A new device, method, or process developed from study and experimentation: the phonograph, an invention attributed to Thomas Edison.

Monday, December 19, 2011

12/19 Tech Gifts

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Best of What's New 2011 


Question of the Day: Check out the Most Desirable Holiday GiftDo you agree with this list?  What would be on the top of your list?  What gift do you think is missing?


Daily Objectives: Top 5 Coolest Gadgets of 2011  Download the Top 5 Coolest Gadgets Outline.key
Create, Customize, and Modify RSS Feeds with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Use an RSS reader to subscribe to class websites, their classmates Blogs and relevant public Blogs with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Produce a multimedia project using text, graphics, moving images, and sound with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Combine different software and tools to create multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Create and integrate different multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: Innovation - a new method, idea, product, etc. : technological innovations designed to save energy.



Question of the Day:
Question of the Day: Check out the Most Desirable Holiday GiftDo you agree with this list?  What would be on the top of your list?  What gift do you think is missing?


Daily Objectives: 7. HTML Entities    8. HTML Links
Set the font of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font size of text with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font color of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Display a special character in such as (<) in an HTML documentwith 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Identify and use entity names and numbers with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: Innovation - a new method, idea, product, etc. : technological innovations designed to save energy.

Friday, December 16, 2011

12/16 Online Education Test*

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.  Rubric

ICT Essentials  
Question of the Day:


Write three paragraphs supporting your opinion. Please check grammar, spelling and punctuation.  Post it on your Blog.
Tell us what you think about the possibility of taking courses online. What are the trade-offs between this approach to education and an experience complete with classrooms and in-person interactions? What are the benefits and drawbacks? Have you ever taken an online course or used an instructional video like those from Vi Hart or Khan Academy? If so, what did you think? Can you see video and online instruction replacing traditional classes? Do you think it is the wave of the future?

Daily Objectives:
Top 5 Coolest Gadgets of 2011

Create, Customize, and Modify RSS Feeds with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Use an RSS reader to subscribe to class websites, their classmates Blogs and relevant public Blogs with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Produce a multimedia project using text, graphics, moving images, and sound with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Combine different software and tools to create multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Create and integrate different multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: Online education is a type of distance learning---taking courses without attending a brick-and-mortar school or university. Instead, online students and teachers interact over the Internet.

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Question of the Day:


Write three paragraphs supporting your opinion. Please check grammar, spelling and punctuation.  Post it on your Blog.
Tell us what you think about the possibility of taking courses online. What are the trade-offs between this approach to education and an experience complete with classrooms and in-person interactions? What are the benefits and drawbacks? Have you ever taken an online course or used an instructional video like those from Vi Hart or Khan Academy? If so, what did you think? Can you see video and online instruction replacing traditional classes? Do you think it is the wave of the future?

Daily Objectives: 7. HTML Entities    8. HTML Links

Set the font of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font size of text with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font color of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Display a special character in such as (<) in an HTML documentwith 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Identify and use entity names and numbers with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: Online education is a type of distance learning---taking courses without attending a brick-and-mortar school or university. Instead, online students and teachers interact over the Internet.
 

Thursday, December 15, 2011

12/15 Multitasking

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.  Rubric

ICT Essentials 
Question of the Day:  Watch or review the video from Monday! Will multitasking make you become less good at focusing on one task, of being able to do one thing really well?

Daily Objectives: Top 5 Coolest Gadgets of 2011  Download the Top 5 Coolest Gadgets Outline.key
Create, Customize, and Modify RSS Feeds with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Use an RSS reader to subscribe to class websites, their classmates Blogs and relevant public Blogs with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Produce a multimedia project using text, graphics, moving images, and sound with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Combine different software and tools to create multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Create and integrate different multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: Multitasking - the apparent simultaneous performance of two or more tasks.

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Question of the Day:
  Watch or review the video from Monday! Will multitasking make you become less good at focusing on one task, of being able to do one thing really well?

Daily Objectives: 7. HTML Entities   8. HTML Links
Set the font of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font size of text with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font color of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Display a special character in such as (<) in an HTML documentwith 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Identify and use entity names and numbers with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: Multitasking - the apparent simultaneous performance of two or more tasks.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

12/14 Copyright / Computer Quiz *

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.  Rubric

ICT Essentials 
Question of the Day:  Watch the Video and take the Copyright quiz on Engrade.
What do you think is the main purpose of a copyright?

Daily Objectives: Top 5 Coolest Gadgets of 2011  Download the Top 5 Coolest Gadgets Outline.key
Create, Customize, and Modify RSS Feeds with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Use an RSS reader to subscribe to class websites, their classmates Blogs and relevant public Blogs with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Produce a multimedia project using text, graphics, moving images, and sound with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Combine different software and tools to create multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Create and integrate different multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: Copyright - Generally, it is "the right to copy", but also gives the copyright holder the right to be credited for the work, to determine who may adapt the work to other forms, who may perform the work, who may financially benefit from it, and other, related rights.

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Question of the Day: 
Watch the Video and take the Computer quiz on Engrade.
What do yo think is the main purpose of a computer?

Daily Objectives: 7. HTML Entities   8. HTML Links
Set the font of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font size of text with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font color of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Display a special character in such as (<) in an HTML documentwith 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Identify and use entity names and numbers with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: CPU (Central Processing Unit) The computing part of the computer.  

 

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

12/13 Gadgets

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.  Rubric

ICT Essentials 
Keynote Project Evaluation (100 Points)
Question of the Day:  How much do you think we are “attached” to our technology gadgets…?!


Daily Objectives: Top 5 Coolest Gadgets of 2011  Download the Top 5 Coolest Gadgets Outline.key
Create, Customize, and Modify RSS Feeds with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Use an RSS reader to subscribe to class websites, their classmates Blogs and relevant public Blogs with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Produce a multimedia project using text, graphics, moving images, and sound with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Combine different software and tools to create multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Create and integrate different multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: Gadget - A small mechanical device or tool, esp. an ingenious or novel one.

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Question of the Day: 
How much do you think we are “attached” to our technology gadgets…?!

Daily Objectives: 7. HTML Entities   8. HTML Links
Set the font of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font size of text with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font color of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Display a special character in such as (<) in an HTML documentwith 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Identify and use entity names and numbers with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: Anchor Tag - The HTML code for creating a link to another page or to a particular section within a page.


Monday, December 12, 2011

12/12 Digital Natives


Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.  Rubric
ICT Essentials 
Keynote Project Evaluation (100 Points)
Question of the Day: Watch the video!
Do you think Technology is Wiring Teens to Have Better Brains or just creating digital addicts?  Why?

Daily Objectives:Top 5 Coolest Gadgets of 2011  Download the Top 5 Coolest Gadgets Outline.key
Create, Customize, and Modify RSS Feeds with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Use an RSS reader to subscribe to class websites, their classmates Blogs and relevant public Blogs with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Produce a multimedia project using text, graphics, moving images, and sound with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Combine different software and tools to create multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Create and integrate different multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: Digital Natives are people who have grown up in the digital world using technology as a way to communicate, record, educate, and understand society.

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Question of the Day:
Watch the video!
Do you think Technology is Wiring Teens to Have Better Brains or just creating digital addicts?  Why?

Daily Objectives: 7. HTML Entities    8. HTML Links
Set the font of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font size of text with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font color of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Display a special character in such as (<) in an HTML documentwith 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Identify and use entity names and numbers with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: Digital Natives are people who have grown up in the digital world using technology as a way to communicate, record, educate, and understand society.

Friday, December 9, 2011

12/9 Your Brain on Computers

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.  Rubric
Do you think technology stops our brains from reaching their full potential?  Is technology undermining our ability to focus?
Daily Objectives: Big 6 Presentation Projects  Keynote Voice Over and Export  GarageBand SoundTrack
Create, Customize, and Modify RSS Feeds with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Use an RSS reader to subscribe to class websites, their classmates Blogs and relevant public Blogs with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Produce a multimedia project using text, graphics, moving images, and sound with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Combine different software and tools to create multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Create and integrate different multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: Artificial Intelligence (AI): The ability of a computer to mimic human attributes in finding a solution to a problem..

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Question of the Day:
Read:How Modern Life Affects the Brain 
Do you think technology stops our brains from reaching their full potential?  If so why do we feel so burdened by technology?

Daily Objectives: 8. HTML Links
Set the font of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font size of text with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font color of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Display a special character in such as (<) in an HTML documentwith 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Identify and use entity names and numbers with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day:  Web Designer: Any professional who performs design functions for a Web site. This can include site architecture, programming, logo design or site layout functions.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

12/8 External Brain

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.  Rubric

ICT Essentials 
Keynote Project Evaluation (100 Points)
Question of the Day:
Read:How Modern Life Affects the Brain 
Do you think technology is a kind of external brain? Does technology replace memory?

Daily Objectives: Keynote Voice Over and Export  GarageBand SoundTrack
Create, Customize, and Modify RSS Feeds with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Use an RSS reader to subscribe to class websites, their classmates Blogs and relevant public Blogs with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Produce a multimedia project using text, graphics, moving images, and sound with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Combine different software and tools to create multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Create and integrate different multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: Assistive Technology: This term describes computer software or devices used by people with special needs to enable them to access the services provided by ICT, e.g. computer programs, Email and the World Wide Web.

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Question of the Day:
Read:How Modern Life Affects the Brain 
Do you think technology is a kind of external brain? Does technology replace memory?

Daily Objectives: 8. HTML Links
Set the font of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font size of text with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font color of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Display a special character in such as (<) in an HTML documentwith 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Identify and use entity names and numbers with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day:  Hotspot - allows the visitor to interact with the site by clicking on a specific place on an image.  For example, if you have a map you can create hotspots that bring up images or other links when the visitor clicks on them.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

12/7 Synchronize

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ICT Essentials
Question of the Day: Read:
Computer Gamers' Brains 'Differ'
What do you think, do our brains make us play more often or does play change our brains? 

Daily Objectives:  Keynote Voice Over and Export  GarageBand SoundTrack
Create, Customize, and Modify RSS Feeds with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Use an RSS reader to subscribe to class websites, their classmates Blogs and relevant public Blogs with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Produce a multimedia project using text, graphics, moving images, and sound with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Combine different software and tools to create multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Create and integrate different multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: Synchronize - To occur at the same time; be simultaneous.

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Question of the Day:
Read: Computer Gamers' Brains 'Differ'
What do you think, do our brains make us play more often or does play change our brains? 

Daily Objectives: 7. HTML Entities
Set the font of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font size of text with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font color of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Display a special character in such as (<) in an HTML documentwith 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Identify and use entity names and numbers with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day:  Entity Name - used to describe characters that are used for HTML code.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

12/6 Timing

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.  Rubric

ICT Essentials
Question of the Day:
Do you think you should Google your significant other?  What would you do if you found out some negative information?  Why?

Daily Objectives: Big 6 Presentation Projects  Keynote Voice Over and Export
Create, Customize, and Modify RSS Feeds with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Use an RSS reader to subscribe to class websites, their classmates Blogs and relevant public Blogs with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Produce a multimedia project using text, graphics, moving images, and sound with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Combine different software and tools to create multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Create and integrate different multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: Timing - The synchronization of transitions and animations in a presentation.

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Question of the Day:
Do you think you should Google your significant other?  What would you do if you found out some negative information?  Why?

Daily Objectives: 7. HTML Entities
Set the font of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font size of text with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font color of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Display a special character in such as (<) in an HTML documentwith 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Identify and use entity names and numbers with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day:  Entity Number - used to describe characters that are used for HTML code. code.

Monday, December 5, 2011

12/5 Googling

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.  Rubric
Do you think all the Googling people do is affecting our memories in a negative or positive way? Why?

Daily Objectives: Big 6 Presentation Projects  Keynote Voice Over and Export
Create, Customize, and Modify RSS Feeds with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Use an RSS reader to subscribe to class websites, their classmates Blogs and relevant public Blogs with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Produce a multimedia project using text, graphics, moving images, and sound with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Combine different software and tools to create multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Create and integrate different multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: Googling is using the popular search engine Google.com to look up someone's name in an effort to find out more about them.  Because Google has a ranking system, there is an unsubstantiated belief that the more Google returns a person has, the more important they are.  Google "your name".

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Question of the Day:

Do you think all the Googling people do is affecting our memories in a negative or positive way? Why?

Daily Objectives:  6a. HTML Headings 6b. HTML Formatting 6c. HTML Fonts
Set the font of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font size of text with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Set the font color of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Display a special character in such as (<) in an HTML documentwith 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Identify and use entity names and numbers with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day:  Googling is using the popular search engine Google.com to look up someone's name in an effort to find out more about them.  Because Google has a ranking system, there is an unsubstantiated belief that the more Google returns a person has, the more important they are.  Google "your name".