Wednesday, May 30, 2012

5/30 Gadgets

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

Project Evaluation


Daily Objectives:  Exam Review
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Word of the Day:   Gadget - Write your own definition.

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

Word of the Day:  Gadget Write your own definition.




Tuesday, May 29, 2012

5/29 Digital Natives

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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?

Project Evaluation

Daily Objectives:  Exam Review
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Word of the Day:    Digital Natives - Write your own definition.

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

Word of the Day:   Digital Natives - Write your own definition.

Friday, May 25, 2012

5/25 Gestures

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Read: Leap 3D System Offers Amazing Gesture-Based Control of Your Computer for Just $70   and  Building A Gesture-Driven Digital Interface

Question of the Day: Do you think this is the future of computing? Compare the two articles.  Quote something from each of the articles to prove your point. (Write 3 paragraphs for extra credit)  
 
  • Can Cellphones Be Educational Tools?
  • Can Tablets Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can iPods Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can Laptops Be Educational Tools? 
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Word of the Day:   Gestures - Write your own definition.

Read: Leap 3D System Offers Amazing Gesture-Based Control of Your Computer for Just $70   and  Building A Gesture-Driven Digital Interface

Question of the Day: Do you think this is the future of computing? Compare the two articles.  Quote something from each of the articles to prove your point. (Write 3 paragraphs for extra credit)   
Word of the Day:  Gestures - Write your own definition.


Thursday, May 24, 2012

5/24 Putting Mobile in Context

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Read: More People Have Mobile Phones Than Electricity Or Drinking Water
Question of the Day: Why do you think
that Mobile Phones take precedence over some of the more basic necessities such as power and water? What things on the chart would you consider to be more important? Why? (Write 3 Paragraphs and get Extra Credit)

  • Can Cellphones Be Educational Tools?
  • Can Tablets Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can iPods Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can Laptops Be Educational Tools? 
Daily Objectives:  Exam Review
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Word of the Day:   - Write your own definition.

Read: More People Have Mobile Phones Than Electricity Or Drinking Water
Question of the Day: Why do you think
that Mobile Phones take precedence over some of the more basic necessities such as power and water? What things on the chart would you consider to be more important? Why? (Write 3 Paragraphs and get Extra Credit)

Word of the Day:  Write your own definition.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

5/23 Learning by Playing


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Watch the Video Above
 Question of the Day: What do you think would happen if schools used video games to teach students?
  • Can Cellphones Be Educational Tools?
  • Can Tablets Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can iPods Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can Laptops Be Educational Tools? 
Daily Objectives:  Exam Review
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Word of the Day:  Inquiry skills - Write your own definition.

Watch the Video Above
 Question of the Day: What do you think would happen if schools used video games to teach students?
Word of the Day: Photograph Write your own definition.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

5/22 Youth Hackers

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Read: More youth seeing their Facebook, email hacked 

Question of the Day: Do you think it is a harmless prank to mess with another persons account? What would you do if you find a computer was left on and accounts were not logged out?  What would you want someone to do if you left your computer on and accounts open?
  • Can Cellphones Be Educational Tools?
  • Can Tablets Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can iPods Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can Laptops Be Educational Tools? 
Daily Objectives:  Exam Review
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Word of the Day:   - Write your own definition.

Read: More youth seeing their Facebook, email hacked

Question of the Day: Do you think it is a harmless prank to mess with another persons account?
What would you do if you find a computer was left on and accounts were not logged out?  What would you want someone to do if you left your computer on and accounts open?
Word of the Day:  Write your own definition.



Monday, May 21, 2012

5/18 Ear Wax

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Watch the Video Above
Question of the Day: What do you think are the advantages of having custom molded ear-buds?  What are the problems people have with ear-buds that this will solve?  Is this a good idea or just a gimmick?  Why?
  • Can Cellphones Be Educational Tools?
  • Can Tablets Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can iPods Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can Laptops Be Educational Tools? 
Daily Objectives:  Exam Review
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Word of the Day:  Inquiry skills - Write your own definition.

Watch the video: How to resize a picture

Question of the Day: Describe how to resize a photo in your own words.
Word of the Day: Photograph Write your own definition.

Friday, May 18, 2012

5/18 Project Evaluation

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Question of the Day: Complete the Project Evaluation
Paste your written response on your blog.
Upload your finished project movie to your blog.
  • Can Cellphones Be Educational Tools?
  • Can Tablets Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can iPods Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can Laptops Be Educational Tools? 
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Word of the Day:  Inquiry skills - Write your own definition.

Watch the video: How to resize a picture

Question of the Day: Describe how to resize a photo in your own words.

Word of the Day: Photograph Write your own definition.


Thursday, May 17, 2012

5/17 Definition

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Watch the Video: How to find the definition of a word

Question of the Day: Write the definition of the following words in your own words: Chronological: Journal: Commentary:
  • Can Cellphones Be Educational Tools?
  • Can Tablets Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can iPods Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can Laptops Be Educational Tools? 
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Word of the Day:  Definition - Write your own definition.

Watch the Video: How to find the definition of a word

Question of the Day: Write the definition of the following words in your own words: Chronological: Journal: Commentary:

Word of the Day: Definition Write your own definition.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

5/16 Copyright



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Watch the video: Copyright on the Big Screen or get it "ON DEMAND" in the B118-Server. Take the Copyright quiz in Engrade.
 
Question of the Day:   Has anyone ever taken credit for something you did?  If yes, how did you feel? If not, how would you feel if someone took credit for something that you did or created? What did or would you do about it?
  • Can Cellphones Be Educational Tools?
  • Can Tablets Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can iPods Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can Laptops Be Educational Tools? 
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Word of the Day:  Copyright - Write your own definition.

Question of the Day: What is the purpose of a splash page for a website?  When should you have a splash page for your website? 
 
Word of the Day: Splash Page Write your own definition.



Tuesday, May 15, 2012

5/15 Magnetic Wrist

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Check out the video (above) to watch him install the magnets.
Question of the Day: Do you think this is crazy?  How far would you go for technology?  What would you do that other people might think is crazy? 

Presentation Project 
  • Can Cellphones Be Educational Tools?
  • Can Tablets Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can iPods Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can Laptops Be Educational Tools? 
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Word of the Day:  Inquiry skills - Write your own definition.

Read: Man puts magnets under skin to hold iPod Nano
Check out the video (above) to watch him install the magnets.
Question of the Day: Do you think this is crazy?  How far would you go for technology?  What would you do that other people might think is crazy?
Word of the Day: Inquiry skills Write your own definition.



Monday, May 14, 2012

5/14 Children Have Smartphones

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 Read: TEACHERS: Children No Longer Need Facts Since They Have Smartphones 

Question of the Day:  Do you think that lessons should have a greater emphasis on broad skills?  Does learning dates, facts and figures by rote kill children's creativity?  What would be the effect of reverting back to teaching methods from the past?  How do you teach basic skills and also teach the skill that employers and colleges want?

Write 3 well developed paragraphs.  This will count as a 100 point test.
  • Can Cellphones Be Educational Tools?
  • Can Tablets Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can iPods Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can Laptops Be Educational Tools? 
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Word of the Day:  Inquiry skills - Write your own definition.

 Read: TEACHERS: Children No Longer Need Facts Since They Have Smartphones 

Question of the Day:  Do you think that lessons should have a greater emphasis on broad skills?  Does learning dates, facts and figures by rote kill children's creativity?  What would be the effect of reverting back to teaching methods from the past?  How do you teach basic skills and also teach the skill that employers and colleges want?


Write 3 well developed paragraphs.  This will count as a 100 point test. 
Word of the Day: Inquiry skills Write your own definition.

Friday, May 11, 2012

5/11 Augmented Reality

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Watch the Video and Read: Augmented Reality in Plain English
Google Glasses
Question of the Day: 
"One of the ways that cell phones can be used for educational purposes is with augmented reality applications."  What is one way you think that augmented reality could be used in school?
  • Can Cellphones Be Educational Tools?
  • Can Tablets Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can iPods Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can Laptops Be Educational Tools? 
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Word of the Day:  Augmented Reality - Write your own definition.

 Watch the Video and Read: Augmented Reality in Plain English
Question of the Day: 
"One of the ways that cell phones can be used for educational purposes is with augmented reality applications."  What is one way you think that augmented reality could be used in school?
Word of the Day: Augmented Reality Write your own definition.




Thursday, May 10, 2012

5/10 Driverless Car

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Watch the Video and read the Article: Driverless Car
Question of the Day: 
Would you feel safer or be afraid to share the road with "Driverless cars"?   Would you drive in a car with out a driver?  Why?  Give some facts to support your opinion.



 Presentation Project
  • Can Cellphones Be Educational Tools?
  • Can Tablets Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can iPods Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can Laptops Be Educational Tools? 
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Word of the Day:  Autonomous  - Write your own definition.

Watch the Video and read the Article: Driverless Car

Question of the Day: 
Would you feel safer or be afraid to share the road with "Driverless cars"?   Would you drive in a car with out a driver?  Why?  Give some facts to support your opinion.


Daily Objectives:   
Word of the Day: Autonomous Write your own definition.