Tuesday, October 28, 2014

10/29 - 11/5 Project and Makeup


https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=a61cdf6fbb584d8c863515d24ab0745c&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.  
Word of the Day: Info Graphic

Watch the easelly Video

Question of the Day:

Project Directions (Check out the example)

  1. Create an info graphic using easelly.
  2. Include the following.
  3. A title. (10 Points)
  4. Your name. (5 Points)
  5. Introduction Paragraph. (10 Points)
  6. 5 online safety rules, tips or facts. (10 Points)
  7. Write 1 or 2 sentences about each rule, tip or fact. (10 Points)
  8. Use complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.  (25 Points)
  9. Include at least 2 objects. (10 Points)
  10. Include at least 2 sources. (10 Points)
  11. Publish your project. (5 Points)
  12. Post easelly on your blog. (5 Points)
 Sign up for Dropbox to upload and store your images.

 Complete all assignment by Wednesday November 5, 2014.
Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.

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10/29 - 11/5 Project and Makeup
Do Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.  
Word of the Day: Computer Components

Sign into Plato
Complete:  Basic Computer Hardware: Tutorial

Binary Test

Question of the Day:  What parts do you need to build a computer? 
Sign into Padlet
Make a list of the parts of the computer and include an image. 
See Computer Components Example
Watch the Padlet Video

Make a list of the 
  1. Write a least 1 paragraph describing your topic on your blog.
  2. Make a list of 10 facts about your topic. 
  3. Cite your sources on your blog. (use Citelighter)
  4. Read and comment on the posts of each of your classmates blogs.
  1. Create an info graphic using  easelly.
  2. Include your 10 facts.
  3. Cite your source.
  4. Sign up for Dropbox to upload and store your images. 
Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.


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10/29 - 11/5 Website and Makeup
Do Now : Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.   
Word of the Day: Webpage


Watch the IM Creator Video.

Read: Online Safety Magazine  and use it for your post.


Question of the Day:
Check out this sample Website Online Safety Tips.
Project Directions
  1. Use IM Creator
  2. Make a website that includes the following
  3. A title. (10 Points)
  4. Your name. (5 Points)
  5. Introduction Paragraph. (10 Points)
  6. 5 online safety rules, tips or facts. (10 Points)
  7. Write 1 or 2 sentences about each rule, tip or fact. (10 Points)
  8. Use complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.  (25 Points)
  9. Include at least 2 images. (10 Points) Watch How to Video
    1. Images <img src="COPY IMAGE LOCATION"> 
    2. <img src="COPY IMAGE LOCATION" height ="50" width="75">
    3. Sign up for Dropbox to upload and store your images.
  10. Include at least 2 sources. (10 Points)
  11. Publish your project. (5 Points)
  12. Turn in your link, directions will follow. (5 Points)
 Complete all assignment by Wednesday November 5, 2014.
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  • Complete: Introduction to HTML
  • HTML Basics: Fundamentals of HTML
  • Build Your Own Webpage: Now that you know HTML, you can create your very own webpage. Let's get started! 
Turn in a screen shot of your Completed assignment

Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.

Monday, October 27, 2014

10/28 Safety Project


https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=a61cdf6fbb584d8c863515d24ab0745c&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.  
Word of the Day: Cyberstalking: Methods individuals use to track, lure, or harass another person online.

Watch the easelly Video

Read: Online Safety Magazine  and use it for your post.


Question of the Day: 
  • Write a paragraph describing online safety.
  • Then make a list of 5 or more online safety rules, tips, or facts. 
  • Write one or two sentences about your rules, tips or facts.  
  • Check out this Example.
  • Include at least 2 sources at the end of your post.
  • The information in your post will be used for your next project.
Project Directions (Check out the example)

  1. Create an info graphic using easelly.
  2. Include the following.
  3. A title. (10 Points)
  4. Your name. (5 Points)
  5. Introduction Paragraph. (10 Points)
  6. 5 online safety rules, tips or facts. (10 Points)
  7. Write 1 or 2 sentences about each rule, tip or fact. (10 Points)
  8. Use complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.  (25 Points)
  9. Include at least 2 objects. (10 Points)
  10. Include at least 2 sources. (10 Points)
  11. Publish your project. (5 Points)
  12. Turn in your link, directions will follow. (5 Points)

Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.

    https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=ba7160ab334f47cea8dfcbfe4500cf68&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.  
    Word of the Day: Cyberstalking: Methods individuals use to track, lure, or harass another person online.

    Question of the Day: 

    1. Write a least 1 paragraph describing your topic on your blog.
    2. Make a list of 10 facts about your topic. 
    3. Cite your sources on your blog. (use Citelighter)
    4. Read and comment on the posts of each of your classmates blogs.
    1. Create an info graphic using  easelly.
    2. Include your 10 facts.
    3. Cite your source.

    Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.


      https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=e76db2a9b7e544d4a641902e5cccff95&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now : Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.   
      Word of the Day: Cyberstalking: Methods individuals use to track, lure, or harass another person online.


      Watch the IM Creator Video.

      Read: Online Safety Magazine  and use it for your post.

      Question of the Day: 

      • Write a paragraph describing online safety.
      • Then make a list of 5 or more online safety rules, tips, or facts. 
      • Write one or two sentences about your rules, tips or facts.  
      • Check out this Example.
      • Include at least 2 sources at the end of your post.
      • The information in your post will be used for your first Website.
      Check out this sample Website Online Safety Tips.
      Project Directions
      1. Use IM Creator
      2. Make a website that includes the following
      3. A title. (10 Points)
      4. Your name. (5 Points)
      5. Introduction Paragraph. (10 Points)
      6. 5 online safety rules, tips or facts. (10 Points)
      7. Write 1 or 2 sentences about each rule, tip or fact. (10 Points)
      8. Use complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.  (25 Points)
      9. Include at least 2 images. (10 Points) Watch How to Video
        1. Images <img src="COPY IMAGE LOCATION"> 
        2. <img src="COPY IMAGE LOCATION" height ="50" width="75">
      10. Include at least 2 sources. (10 Points)
      11. Publish your project. (5 Points)
      12. Turn in your link, directions will follow. (5 Points)
      Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.

        Friday, October 24, 2014

        10/27 Project Research


        https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=a61cdf6fbb584d8c863515d24ab0745c&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.  
        Word of the Day: Research


        Read: Online Safety Magazine  and use it for your post.

        Today you will be researching online safety.  This information will then be used to complete a project.

        Question of the Day: 
        • Write a paragraph describing online safety. (50 points)
        • Then make a list of 5 or more online safety rules, tips, or facts. (50 points)
        • Write one or two sentences about your rules, tips or facts.  (50 points)
        • Check out this Example.
        • Include at least 2 sources at the end of your post.(50 points)
        • The information in your post will be used for your next project.

        Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.

          https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=ba7160ab334f47cea8dfcbfe4500cf68&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.  
          Word of the Day:

          Question of the Day:  This week everyone will present their topic to the class.

          1. Write a least 1 paragraph describing your topic on your blog.
          2. Make a list of 10 facts about your topic. 
          3. Cite your sources on your blog. (use Citelighter)
          4. Read and comment on the posts of each of your classmates blogs.
          1. Create an info graphic using  easelly.
          2. Include your 10 facts.
          3. Cite your source.
          Plato Login
          Complete: Plato Student Orientation

          Use FlipBoard for Research (Online Safety Magazine)
          1. Start here Flipboard Editor
          2. Get the FlipBoard App for your phone. Sign up here.
          3. Go to Flipit.com
          4. Add Flip to your bookmark bar 
          5. Create a Magazine for your topic. 
          6. With 10 or more entries. Post (Share) the link on your blog.
          7. The Flipboard Editor allows you to manage your magazines from a convenient dashboard.
          Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.


            https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=e76db2a9b7e544d4a641902e5cccff95&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now : Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.   
            Word of the Day: Research


            Read: Online Safety Magazine  and use it for your post.

            Today you will be researching online safety.  This information will then be used to complete a Webpage.

            Question of the Day:
            • Write a paragraph describing online safety.(50 points)
            • Then make a list of 5 or more online safety rules, tips, or facts. (50 points)
            • Write one or two sentences about your rules, tips or facts.  (50 points)
            • Check out this Example.
            • Include at least 2 sources at the end of your post.(50 points)
            • The information in your post will be used for your first Website.
            Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.

              Thursday, October 23, 2014

              10/24 Jeff's Profile Topic 4 Respecting Creative Work


              https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=a61cdf6fbb584d8c863515d24ab0745c&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.  
              Word of the Day: Respecting Creative Work

              Question of the Day: 
              1. What do you think of the student work on the right? Do you think Jeff’s work inspired the other artist, or that the other artist plagiarized his work?
              2. What if the comic artist on the right had included a credit line that said “Based on a concept by Jeff,” and asked Jeff’s permission to use it. Would that still be plagiarism? Would it be ethical?
              3. Clearly Jeff is bothered that someone “ripped off” his comic. What if, in a written entry about music, he provides a link for downloading a new album for free? Do you think the two things are similar or different? Why?
              4. What would you do if you were in Jeff’s situation and someone else had plagiarized your work? What if you knew about an instance in which someone else’s work had been plagiarized?
              Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.

                https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=ba7160ab334f47cea8dfcbfe4500cf68&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.  
                Word of the Day: Respecting Creative Work

                Question of the Day:  This week everyone will present their topic to the class.
                easelly
                1. Write a least 1 paragraph describing your topic on your blog.
                2. Make a list of 10 facts about your topic. 
                3. Cite your sources on your blog. (use Citelighter)
                4. Read and comment on the posts of each of your classmates blogs.
                Use FlipBoard for Research (Online Safety Magazine)
                1. Start here Flipboard Editor
                2. Get the FlipBoard App for your phone. Sign up here.
                3. Go to Flipit.com
                4. Add Flip to your bookmark bar 
                5. Create a Magazine for your topic. 
                6. With 10 or more entries. Post (Share) the link on your blog.
                7. The Flipboard Editor allows you to manage your magazines from a convenient dashboard.
                Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.


                  https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=e76db2a9b7e544d4a641902e5cccff95&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now : Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.   
                  Word of the Day: Respecting Creative Work


                  Question of the Day: 
                  1. What do you think of the student work on the right? Do you think Jeff’s work inspired the other artist, or that the other artist plagiarized his work?
                  2. What if the comic artist on the right had included a credit line that said “Based on a concept by Jeff,” and asked Jeff’s permission to use it. Would that still be plagiarism? Would it be ethical?
                  3. Clearly Jeff is bothered that someone “ripped off” his comic. What if, in a written entry about music, he provides a link for downloading a new album for free? Do you think the two things are similar or different? Why?
                  4. What would you do if you were in Jeff’s situation and someone else had plagiarized your work? What if you knew about an instance in which someone else’s work had been plagiarized?
                  Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.

                    Tuesday, October 21, 2014

                    10/23 Jeff's Profile Topic 3 Connected Culture


                    https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=a61cdf6fbb584d8c863515d24ab0745c&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.  
                    Word of the Day: Connected Culture


                    Question of the Day: 
                    1. What do you think of Pat and his friends creating such a page?
                    2. Do you think Jeff has a responsibility to address or comment on Pat’s post? What are some things he might do?
                    3. How would you react if you really liked Mr. Garrett, and you saw this post from Pat? Would you do anything about it? If so, what would you do?
                    4. How would you react if you saw a page like this created about you? What would you do if you saw a page like this about a friend or a teacher?
                    Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.

                      https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=ba7160ab334f47cea8dfcbfe4500cf68&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.  
                      Word of the Day: Connected Culture

                      Question of the Day:  This week everyone will present their topic to the class.
                      1. Write a least 1 paragraph describing your topic on your blog.
                      2. Make a list of 10 facts about your topic. 
                      3. Cite your sources on your blog. (use Citelighter)
                      4. Read and comment on the posts of each of your classmates blogs.
                      Use FlipBoard for Research (Online Safety Magazine)
                      1. Start here Flipboard Editor
                      2. Get the FlipBoard App for your phone. Sign up here.
                      3. Go to Flipit.com
                      4. Add Flip to your bookmark bar 
                      5. Create a Magazine for your topic. 
                      6. With 10 or more entries. Post (Share) the link on your blog.
                      7. The Flipboard Editor allows you to manage your magazines from a convenient dashboard.
                      Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.


                        https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=e76db2a9b7e544d4a641902e5cccff95&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now : Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.   
                        Word of the Day: Connected Culture


                        Question of the Day: 
                        1. What do you think of Pat and his friends creating such a page?
                        2. Do you think Jeff has a responsibility to address or comment on Pat’s post? What are some things he might do?
                        3. How would you react if you really liked Mr. Garrett, and you saw this post from Pat? Would you do anything about it? If so, what would you do?
                        4. How would you react if you saw a page like this created about you? What would you do if you saw a page like this about a friend or a teacher?
                        Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.

                          Monday, October 20, 2014

                          10/21 Jeff's Profile: Topic 2 Self Expression and Identity


                          https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=a61cdf6fbb584d8c863515d24ab0745c&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.  
                          Word of the Day: Self Expression

                          Question of the Day: 
                          1. Why do you think Lisa may have chosen a new “goth” profile picture? Is there any harm in her presenting a different identity online?  
                          2. Imagine that Lisa’s online friends had never met her face-to-face, and that once they did they discovered she doesn’t actually dress goth. How do you think they would react?
                          3. Why might RosyRosa and The trouble w/Ty be reacting negatively to their friend’s new picture? Is it right for them to respond the way they did?
                          4. What would you have done if you had seen a profile picture like Lisa’s, that didn’t seem real? How would you react to RosyRosa and The trouble w/Ty’s postings if you were Lisa?
                          Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.

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                            10/21 Research Your Topic
                            Do Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.  
                            Word of the Day: Self Expression

                            Question of the Day:  This week everyone will present their topic to the class. easelly
                            1. Write a least 1 paragraph describing your topic on your blog.
                            2. Make a list of 10 facts about your topic. 
                            3. Cite your sources on your blog. (use Citelighter)
                            4. Read and comment on the posts of each of your classmates blogs.
                            Use FlipBoard for Research (Online Safety Magazine)
                            1. Start here Flipboard Editor
                            2. Get the FlipBoard App for your phone. Sign up here.
                            3. Go to Flipit.com
                            4. Add Flip to your bookmark bar 
                            5. Create a Magazine for your topic. 
                            6. With 10 or more entries. Post (Share) the link on your blog.
                            7. The Flipboard Editor allows you to manage your magazines from a convenient dashboard.
                            Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.


                              https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=e76db2a9b7e544d4a641902e5cccff95&resourceFileType=CONVERTED10/21 Jeff's Profile: Topic 2 Self Expression and Identity 
                              Do Now : Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.   
                              Word of the Day: Self Expression


                              Question of the Day: 
                              1. Why do you think Lisa may have chosen a new “goth” profile picture? Is there any harm in her presenting a different identity online? 
                              2. Imagine that Lisa’s online friends had never met her face-to-face, and that once they did they discovered she doesn’t actually dress goth. How do you think they would react?
                              3. Why might RosyRosa and The trouble w/Ty be reacting negatively to their friend’s new picture? Is it right for them to respond the way they did?
                              4. What would you have done if you had seen a profile picture like Lisa’s, that didn’t seem real? How would you react to RosyRosa and The trouble w/Ty’s postings if you were Lisa?
                              Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.