Extra Credit

I hope you are having a wonderful vacation!  I have listed some extra credit assignments for the Vacation.  Please fell free to do as many assignments as you would like.  You must complete the assignment and follow the directions.  No partial credit will be given.  It is important that you follow Netiquette rule and regulations.  (Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)

50 Points
Sign into http://draft.blogger.com/

Make Blogger in Draft my default dashboard.

Customize your Blog with the new Blogger Template Designer. 

100 Points
Take 10 or more photos of your family and friends.  Make a slide show with captions and music.  Post it in MyCampus  you may use any slide show maker program or online slide show maker.

100 Points
Participate in the Discussions in Forum in My Campus.

100 Points
Read a Technology article from an online newspaper or news service.  Write a review of the article.  Summarize the article and then give your opinion in a 100 word essay.

Articles
Industry Makes Pitch That Smartphones Belong in Classroom
Social-Tech Behavior: What’s Right, What’s Wrong?

3/29 Help Websites

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

Have a Wonderful Vacation!!! Please take this time to make up all your work. I will also post some extra credit work starting tomorrow on this blog and in MyCampus.

ICT Essentials 1

Have you used a web site to help pass a class?
Thanks to some new web sites, students can make use of the internet to enhance their ability to study. Is this the wave of the future or a case of an academic ethics violation?

VIDEO SAMPLE

ICT Essentials 2

Have you used a web site to help pass a class?
Thanks to some new web sites, students can make use of the internet to enhance their ability to study. Is this the wave of the future or a case of an academic ethics violation?

3/26 Walking with Electronics

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


ICT Essentials 1

Read the article: Walking+Using Wireless Device=Risky Behavior

Do you think this should be a concern at Campus High School? Do you think that this is one of the reasons why students are not suppose to use their electronic devices in school?

ICT Essentials 2

Read the article: Walking+Using Wireless Device=Risky Behavior

Do you think this should be a concern at Campus High School? Do you think that this is one of the reasons why students are not suppose to use their electronic devices in school?

3/25 Credible Sources

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

ICT Essentials 1
Why do you think it is important to include information from several credible resources when creating a research project?  How do you know if a source is credible?

ICT Essentials 2
In your own way describe how a computer uses binary code to processes information. 

3/24 Games Benefits

(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 the benefits are to using video games in the classroom?  Are there any negatives? 

ICT Essentials 2
What do you think the benefits are to using video games in the classroom?  Are there any negatives? 

3/23 Mobile Learning

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

ICT Essentials 1
Do you think that you can learn more using mobile learning?  Why?  Would you reccommend using mobile learning at Campus High School?  Write an email to the school administration and board of education stating your opinion.

ICT Essentials 2
Do you think that you can learn more using mobile learning?  Why?  Would you reccommend using mobile learning at Campus High School?  Write an email to the school administration and board of education stating your opinion.

3/22 Technology and People

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

ICT Essentials 1
Do you think that people change technology or does technology change people? Why? 

ICT Essentials 2
Why do you think there are so many different types of computer?

3/19 Listening to Music

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

ICT Essentials 1
Read the article: Jogger Killed By Plane Was Listening To iPod. Do you think that this could have been avoided if the man was not listening to his iPod? Do you think listening to an iPod or other MP3 player is a good idea in school when walking through the hall or in class? Why?

ICT Essentials 2
Read the article: Jogger Killed By Plane Was Listening To iPod. Do you think that this could have been avoided if the man was not listening to his iPod? Do you think listening to an iPod or other MP3 player is a good idea in school when walking through the hall or in class? Why?

3/18 Computer Preferences

(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)

ICT Essentials 1
If you could use any computer or computing device to learn in school what would it do, be or look like? Why?

ICT Essentials 2
If you could have any computer or computing device what would it do, be or look like? Why?

3/17 Green

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

ICT Essentials 1
In you opinion what does it mean to be "Green"? How can we use technology to be "Green"? Why is this important?

ICT Essentials 2
In you opinion what does it mean to be "Green"? How can we use technology to be "Green"? Why is this important?

3/16 Social Bookmarks

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

ICT Essentials 1
Why would you want to use a Social Bookmarking site like Delicious? List 3 advantages over bookmarking on a single computer.

ICT Essentials 2
Why would you want to use a Social Bookmarking site like Delicious? List 3 advantages over bookmarking on a single computer.

3/15 Tags

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

ICT Essentials 1
Why use "tags" when bookmarking web resources?  How are these "tags" helpful?

ICT Essentials 2
Why use "tags" when bookmarking web resources?  How are these "tags" helpful?

3/12 Fact or Opinion

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

ICT Essentials 1
How can you tell if information is an opinion or if it is a fact? Give an example of an opinion and a fact on the same topic.

ICT Essentials 2
How can you tell if information is an opinion or if it is a fact? Give an example of an opinion and a fact on the same topic.

3/11 Credible Information

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

ICT Essentials 1
All websites and information on the Internet is not 100% correct. How do you know if a the website or information is credible?

ICT Essentials 2
All websites and information on the Internet is not 100% correct. How do you know if a the website or information is credible?

3/10 Smart Phones / Computer Considerations

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

ICT Essentials 1
Do you think that students should be allowed to use cell phones in school?  How do you think cell phones could be used to enhance learning in  the classroom?

ICT Essentials 2
What do you think is the most important thing to consider before purchasing or building a computer?  Why?

3/9 Publishing

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

ICT Essentials 1
Why do you think you published your project online? Does publishing your project make it more relevant? Is publishing a form of collaboration? Why?

ICT Essentials 2
Why do you think you published your project online? Does publishing your project make it more relevant? Is publishing a form of collaboration? Why?

3/8 Identify the Task / How Computers Work

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

ICT Essentials 1
Why do you think it is so important to understand what you need to do (identify the task), before you begin working on a project, assignment or problem?

ICT Essentials 2
How do you think a computer works? Describe your answer.

3/5 Crispus Attucks

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

"And honor to Crispus Attucks,
who was leader and voice that day;
The first to defy,
and the first to die,
with Maverick, Carr and Gray.
It riot or revolution,
or mob or crowd as you may,
such deaths have been seeds of nations,
such lives shall be honored for ay".

- John Boyle O'Reilly

ICT Essentials 1
Why do you think we celebrate the death of Crispus Attucks?  How has his life/death effected the American History?

ICT Essentials 2
Why do you think we celebrate the death of Crispus Attucks?  How has his life/death effected the American History?

3/4 If you were the Principal

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

ICT Essentials 1
Do you think that it is OK to leave school without permission after taking the HSPA?  If you were the principal what would you do with students that leave early?

ICT Essentials 2
Do you think that it is OK to leave school without permission after taking the HSPA?  If you were the principal what would you do with students that leave early?

3/3 HSPA and 21st Century Skills

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

ICT Essentials 1
Do you think the HSPA is a fair test for the 21st Century? Does the HSPA accurately measure the skills that you need to succeed today and in the future? Defend your answer.

ICT Essentials 2
Do you think the HSPA is a fair test for the 21st Century? Does the HSPA accurately measure the skills that you need to succeed today and in the future? Defend your answer.

3/2 Computer Test

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

ICT Essentials 1
Do you think the HSPA test should be given on a computer or over the Internet?  Why?

ICT Essentials 2
Do you think the HSPA test should be given on a computer or over the Internet?  Why?

3/1 Good Netiquette

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

ICT Essentials 1
Do you think that good etiquette can help you be successful at school, at home, or work?  Why?  Can good Netiquette help you on the Internet?  Why?

ICT Essentials 2
Do you think that good etiquette can help you be successful at school, at home, or work?  Why?  Can good Netiquette help you on the Internet?  Why?