Extra Credit

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

Please 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.

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?

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.

12/18 Celebrate

(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?

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?

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?

12/15 Technology and Society

(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.

12/14 Laptop or Smart phone

(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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

12/7 Wave Chaise

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?