2/26 No School

Due to inclement weather the East Orange School District Schools and
Central Office will be closed on Friday, February 26, 2010.
Enjoy the long weekend!

2/25 Purpose of Netiquette

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)

ICT Essentials 1
What do you think is the purpose of Netiquette?  Do you think your online reputation is effected by Netiquette?

ICT Essentials 2
What do you think is the purpose of Netiquette?  Do you think your online reputation is effected by Netiquette?

2/24 Social Network Netiquette

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)

ICT Essentials 1
Dan found that someone posted nasty remarks about him on a Social Networking Website.  He know the person who posted the remarks.  What do you think he should do?

ICT Essentials 2
Dan found that someone posted nasty remarks about him on a Social Networking Website.  He know the person who posted the remarks.  What do you think he should do?

2/23 Netiquette

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)


ICT Essentials 1
Etiquette is the rules governing socially acceptable behavior. Netiquette is online manners and rules of conduct for Internet users.
What do you think is the proper netiquette for the following situation? I notice someone has an error in a message, should I tell him or her? Why? Explain your answer!

ICT Essentials 2

Etiquette is the rules governing socially acceptable behavior. Netiquette is online manners and rules of conduct for Internet users.

What do you think is the proper netiquette for the following situation? I notice someone has an error in a message, should I tell him or her? Why? Explain your answer!

2/22 Safety Essay

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)


ICT Essentials 1
Why is it important to practice Cyber-Safety?
Read at least 2 articles from:Safety Tips & Advice
Write a Short 50-100 word essay on your Blog that persuades your classmates (teenagers) to practice safety when using the Internet.

ICT Essentials 2
Why is it important to practice Cyber-Safety?
Read at least 2 articles from:Safety Tips & Advice
Write a Short 50-100 word essay on your Blog that persuades your classmates (teenagers) to practice safety when using the Internet. 

2/18 Online Safety 3.0

ICT Essentials 1
Work on Cyber Safety post your answers on your  Blogger and on My Campus. 
Answer the Questions in MyCampus - Online Safety 3.0. (Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)

1. What risks do teens face on the Internet? 
   
2. How and why does the "Net effect" effect online behavior? 
   
3. How should we use social media?  
4. Why are digital citizenship and literacy key to Online Safety 3.0?
5. What does this all mean and how is it relevant to you?

ICT Essentials 2
Work on Cyber Safety post your answers on your  Blogger and on My Campus.

Answer the Questions in MyCampus - Online Safety 3.0. (Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)

1. What risks do teens face on the Internet? 
   
2. How and why does the "Net effect" effect online behavior? 
   
3. How should we use social media?  
4. Why are digital citizenship and literacy key to Online Safety 3.0?
5. What does this all mean and how is it relevant to you?

2/17 Welcome Back!!!

Welcome Back!!!


(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
ICT Essentials 1
How can the Internet be used when school is not in session for education? Do you think that you should participate in school over the Internet when schools are closed? How can this benefit you?

ICT Essentials 2

How can the Internet be used when school is not in session for education? Do you think that you should participate in school over the Internet when schools are closed? How can this benefit you?  

2/11 School Closed

Due to inclement weather the East Orange School District Schools and
Central Office will be closed on Thursday, February 11, 2010.

2/10 School Closed

Due to inclement weather the Schools and Central Office of the East Orange
School District will be closed Wednesday, February 10, 2010.

Please make sure you turn in your Blog Address (URL)
Test your texting knowledge.

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
ICT Essentials 1
How can the Internet be used when school is not in session for education? Do you think that you should participate in school over the Internet when schools are closed? How can this benefit you?

ICT Essentials 2

How can the Internet be used when school is not in session for education? Do you think that you should participate in school over the Internet when schools are closed? How can this benefit you?

2/9 Cyber-Safety

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question) 
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
   
Safety Tips

ICT Essentials 1 
What are the dangers associated with the Web?  What do you need to do to protect yourself?

ICT Essentials 2 

What are the dangers associated with the Web?  What do you need to do to protect yourself?

2/8 Cyber-Safety

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)

Please complete your blog today. You will be graded on the following.
Did You?
Change the setting?

• Add to your blog listings? - No
• Let search engines find you? - No
• Comment Moderation - Always

Add Gadgets?

• Photo
• Followers
• Links
• ICT 1 or ICT 2
  o My Campus
  o Question of the Day
  o Blogger
  

Add Followers?

• Question of the Day
• Students Blogs

ICT Essentials 1
What do you think is the reason for following the Blogs of your classmates in this class?

ICT Essentials 2

What do you think is the reason for following the Blogs of your classmates in this class?

2/5 Class Procedures

I have listed the class procedures for a normal class period. Work quickly. Please pay attention to verbal directions. Follow directions quickly and the first time they are given. We will cover the correct way to complete each part of the class procedure in class. Make sure that you read everything and ask questions if you don't understand. You should help others and ask for help when you need it. You are responsible for taking the first step. Class Procedures Log onto your computer, go to the Question of the Day on your Blog.(Do not take more than 5 minutes). Check your email. Go to your Class Announcement Page and complete the assignment for the day. Complete the class closing/tvvitter.(Last two minutes of class) Log out of your user area and wait for the Bell at your seat.(Do not line up at the Door). Homework: Read the assignment and participate in the online discussions.(Go to MyCampus - Print out the article if you do not have access at home).
ICT Essentials 1 What do you think you will use technology for in the future? Please send your Blog URL Student Blogs. Check out and comment on other students blogs.
ICT Essentials 2 What do you think you will use technology for in the future? Please send your Blog URL Student Blogs . Check out and comment on other students blogs.

2/4 Learning Responsibility

(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 will prepare you for the future and give you the opportunity to take control of your destiny. This is a new and exciting class. I look forward to working with you. Together we will achieve great things.

ICT Essentials 1
How do you think your responsibility for the learning will be different in this class and in the future? How do you think the teachers responsibility change or remain the same?

ICT Essentials 2
How do you think your responsibility for the learning will be different in this class and in the future? How do you think the teachers responsibility change or remain the same?

2/3 Passwords

Read the Article:If Your Password Is 123456, Just Make It HackMe

Write a short paragraph on your blog. What makes a good password? What should you not use for passwords?

2/1 Representing Excellence

(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.






Welcome to ICT Essentials.  This is a very exciting and fun class.  I hope that you enjoy this class and learn a lot about technology and yourself.  To be successful in this class and life you need to do more than the all the rest.  So don't settle for just giving an average effort.  That will only make you average.  Do what ever is necessary to make yourself extraordinary.  I am looking forward to having a great semester.

Sincerely;
Mr. Viereck

ICT Essentials 1
What will I do to achieve excellence?  How will I represent myself?  Why is ICT  (Information and Communication Technology) Essentials important?

ICT Essentials 2
What will I do to achieve excellence?  How will I represent myself?  Why is ICT  (Information and Communication Technology) Essentials important?