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?

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.

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.

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?

11/20 Parents Responsibility

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(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?

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

By Jeremy Hsu Posted 10.07.2009 at 3:30 pm 5 Comments

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.)

11/18 Tardy

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(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. 

Add 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?

11/17 Word or Phrase

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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.

11/16 iGoogle

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(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?

11/13 Performance Evaluation

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(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?

11/12 Grade

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(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?

11/10 Effort

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(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?

11/09 One Thing

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(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.

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.

11/3 Midterm Exam Part 2

There is no Question of the Day today. You will be taking Part 2 the Midterm Exam.


ICT Essentials 1 Midterm

ICT Essentials 2 Midterm

11/2 Midterm Exam Part 1

There is no Question of the Day today. You will be taking Part 1 of the Midterm Exam.

ICT Essentials 1 Midterm

ICT Essentials 2 Midterm