9/30 Effort

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation. Rubric

HSPA Bell Schedule

ICT Essentials
Read your message in Engrade.
Question of the Day: Are you giving your best effort in this class?  Do you always work to the best of your ability?  What are you going to do to improve you effort in school and especially this class?

Daily Objectives: 

Use and integrate Word-processing and Presentation tools and software when completing projects and assignments.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Use the help sections of software, investigate online tutorials, and experiment with techniques, tools and software.

Use multiple, documents, applications and web tools to create and modify projects.

Use multiple, documents, applications and web tools to create and modify projects.

Word of the Day: Persistence is the ability to maintain action regardless of your feelings. You press on even when you feel like quitting.

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Read your message in Engrade.
Question of the Day: Are you giving your best effort in this class?  Do you always work to the best of your ability?  What are you going to do to improve you effort in school and especially this class?


Daily Objectives:

Use Web design programs and tools to create a dynamic webdesign.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Use the help sections of software, investigate online tutorials, and experiment with techniques, tools and software.

Use HTML to create and modify Web sites.

Use HTML amd web design tools to create a Website.

Word of the Day: Persistence is the ability to maintain action regardless of your feelings. You press on even when you feel like quitting.

9/28 Risks

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation. Rubric

HSPA Bell Schedule

ICT Essentials
Take the Netiquette Quiz in Engrade
Read:  Safety on the Information Highway  General Risks
Question of the Day:  What are some of the risks in cyberspace?  How can you avoid these risks?  What should you do to protect yourself when using social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, etc.?


Daily Objectives: 

Discuss Computer and Internet Safety.

Describe Students Expectations and Responsibilities.

Create, Customize, and Modify a Blog.

Write Blog Posts using proper grammar and spelling.

Identify and Observe the East Orange School Districts Guidelines for Acceptable Internet Use.

Word of the Day: Blog - web log: a shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies; "postings on a blog are usually in chronological order".

HTML
Take the Netiquette Quiz in Engrade

Read:  Safety on the Information Highway  General Risks
Question of the Day:  What are some of the risks in cyberspace?  How can you avoid these risks?  What should you do to protect yourself when using social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, etc.?

Daily Objectives: 

Discuss Computer and Internet Safety.

Describe Students Expectations and Responsibilities.

Create, Customize, and Modify a Blog.

Write Blog Posts using proper grammar and spelling.

Identify and Observe the East Orange School Districts Guidelines for Acceptable Internet Use.

Word of the Day: Blog - web log: a shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies; "postings on a blog are usually in chronological order".

9/27 Digital Citizenship

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation. Rubric

HSPA Bell Schedule

ICT Essentials
Read: Digital Citizenship - Using Technology Appropriately
Question of the Day: Why are Digital Citizenship and netiquette key to Online Safety 3.0?

"When people see themselves as community stakeholders – citizens – they behave as citizens because they tend to care about the well-being of the community itself and the individual and collective behaviors that affect it."( Online Safety 3.0: Empowering and Protecting Youth)

Daily Objectives:

Use and integrate Word-processing and Presentation tools and software when completing projects and assignments.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Use the help sections of software, investigate online tutorials, and experiment with techniques, tools and software.

Use multiple, documents, applications and web tools to create and modify projects.

Use multiple, documents, applications and web tools to create and modify projects

Word of the Day: Digital Citizenship - A member of the online community?

HTMLRead: Digital Citizenship - Using Technology Appropriately
Question of the Day: Why are Digital Citizenship and netiquette key to Online Safety 3.0?

"When people see themselves as community stakeholders – citizens – they behave as citizens because they tend to care about the well-being of the community itself and the individual and collective behaviors that affect it."( Online Safety 3.0: Empowering and Protecting Youth)

Daily Objectives: 

Use Web design programs and tools to create a dynamic webdesign.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Use the help sections of software, investigate online tutorials, and experiment with techniques, tools and software.

Use HTML to create and modify Web sites.

Use HTML amd web design tools to create a Website.

Word of the Day: Digital Citizenship - A member of the online community?

9/26 Do the Right Thing?

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

ICT Essentials
Question of the Day: You walk in to the computer classroom.  You sit down at your computer.  You notice that the computer was left on.  Someones online accounts, photographs and classwork is open.  What is the right thing to do?  What would you do?  Why?  Should you go into the other persons accounts?

Daily Objectives:

Use and integrate Word-processing and Presentation tools and software when completing projects and assignments.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Use the help sections of software, investigate online tutorials, and experiment with techniques, tools and software.

Use multiple, documents, applications and web tools to create and modify projects.

Use multiple, documents, applications and web tools to create and modify projects

Word of the Day: Cyber Ethics -  moral principles and standards of human conduct online.

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Question of the Day: You walk in to the computer classroom.  You sit down at your computer.  You notice that the computer was left on.  Someones online accounts, photographs and classwork is open.  What is the right thing to do?  What would you do?  Why?  Should you go into the other persons accounts?

Daily Objectives: 

Use Web design programs and tools to create a dynamic webdesign.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Use the help sections of software, investigate online tutorials, and experiment with techniques, tools and software.

Use HTML to create and modify Web sites.

Use HTML amd web design tools to create a Website.

Word of the Day: Cyber Ethics -  moral principles and standards of human conduct online.

HSPA Bell Schedule

HSPA  October, 4-6, 2011
BREAKFAST 7:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m.  

Tuesday  
Get to school by 11:10 a.m.
3 -11:25 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
4 -12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
5 -12:35 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.
6 -1:10 p.m. - 1:40 p.m .
7 -1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Wednesday
Get to school by 10:30 a.m. 
3 -10:45 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.
4 -11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
5 -12:15 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.
6 -1:00 p.m. - 1:40 p.m .
7 -1:45 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.
 
Thursday
Get to school by 10:50 a.m.
3 -11:05 a.m.- 11:40 a.m.
4 -11:45 a.m.- 12:20 p.m.
5 -12:25 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
6 - 1:05 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.
7 - 1:45 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.

9/23 How do you know?

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.  
ICT Essentials
Question of the Day: A "boy/girl" friends you through Facebook.  He/she is exactly your age, likes the same things as you, likes the same music you do. After a few weeks of chatting, he/she asks you to meet him/her.  What do you do?

Daily Objectives:  Netiquette Project

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

.Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Word of the Day:  Imposture - the act or an instance of deceiving others, esp by assuming a false identity.
 
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Question of the Day: A "boy/girl" friends you through Facebook.  He/she is exactly your age, likes the same things as you, likes the same music you do. After a few weeks of chatting, he/she asks you to meet him/her.  What do you do?

Daily Objectives:  Netiquette Project

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

.Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Word of the Day:  Imposture - the act or an instance of deceiving others, esp by assuming a false identity.

9/22 Cyber Safety

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
   
ICT Essentials
Question of the Day: Why do you think you should engage in the highly collaborative and interactive Web 2.0 in a safe and responsible manner?
Daily Objectives:  Netiquette Project

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

.Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Word of the Day:  Cyber safety - refers to the safe use of the Internet and ICT equipment/devices, including mobile phones.

HTML
Question of the Day: Why do you think you should engage in the highly collaborative and interactive Web 2.0 in a safe and responsible manner?
Daily Objectives:  Netiquette Project

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

.Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Word of the Day:  Cyber safety - refers to the safe use of the Internet and ICT equipment/devices, including mobile phones.

9/21 Netiquette (Internet Manners)

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

ICT Essentials
Question of the Day: Why do you think it is important to have good manners online?

Daily Objectives:  Netiquette Project

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

.Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Word of the Day: Netiquette - Internet manners, is a combination of the words network and etiquette. Currently, it is a movement to establish a code of good behavior on the internet.

HTML
Question of the Day: Why do you think it is important to have good manners online?

Daily Objectives:  Netiquette Project

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

.Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Word of the Day: Netiquette - Internet manners, is a combination of the words network and etiquette. Currently, it is a movement to establish a code of good behavior on the internet.

9/20 Mac Anatomy

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

ICT Essentials
Watch the videos:
Anatomy of a Mac
Finder Basics
Exposé Basics
Mac OS X: Using the sidebarRead: Capture Screen Shots


Take the Mac Anatomy quiz in Engrade.
Question of the Day: What do you think are two advantages to watching how to videos?  Would you rather watch a video tutorial or read a text tutorial?

Daily Objectives: 

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

.Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Word of the Day: Finder - When you first start up your Mac, you're greeted by the Finder, which allows you to visually access practically everything on your Mac, including applications, hard disks, files, folders, and CDs.

HTML 
Watch the videos: Anatomy of a Mac
Finder Basics
Exposé Basics
Mac OS X: Using the sidebar
Read: Capture Screen Shots


Take the Mac Anatomy quiz in Engrade.
Question of the Day: What do you think are two advantages to watching how to videos?  Would you rather watch a video tutorial or read a text tutorial?

Daily Objectives: 

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

.Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Word of the Day: Finder - When you first start up your Mac, you're greeted by the Finder, which allows you to visually access practically everything on your Mac, including applications, hard disks, files, folders, and CDs.

Mr. Viereck's Hints for Improving Your Grade

How do you become a better learner? Become a better learner and get better grades.  Here are few hints that will help you succeed.

• Develop a positive attitude
• Take responsibility for your learning 
• Get organized
• Use your time wisely
• Read everything
• Follow directions carefully
• Listen intently
• Ask questions
• Complete your assignments and hand them in on time
• Redo it till you get it right- You won't get everything right the first time
• Discuss your work with your classmates 
• Don't be afraid to fail
• Never give up
• Join the ICT Online Study Group
• Study, Study, Study

9/19 What would you do?

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.Gmail and Blog Information



ICT Essentials
Watch the video: What would you do?  Harmless Prank or Cyber Bullying?
Question of the Day: What would you do if you witnessed a situation similar to this?

Daily Objectives: 

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

.Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Word of the Day: Blog - web log: a shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies; "postings on a blog are usually in chronological order".

HTML 
Watch the video: What would you do?  Harmless Prank or Cyber Bullying?
Question of the Day: What would you do if you witnessed a situation similar to this?

Daily Objectives: 

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

.Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquette.

Identify and Observe proper Internet Safety and Netiquet

Word of the Day: Blog - web log: a shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies; "postings on a blog are usually in chronological order".

9/16 Cyberbullying Test *(100)

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Gmail and Blog Information
Test Friday - Test


ICT Essentials
How Should Schools Address Bullying?  By SHANNON DOYNE
Write 3 full paragraphs

Question of the Day:  Tell us your ideas about preventing bullying — and dealing with it when it does occur. Do you think laws like the one in New Jersey will help reduce instances of bullying? What do you think teachers and schools can do to improve school culture and reduce bullying? What approaches do you think can be effective? Do you see this problem getting better, worse or staying about the same in your school or community?

 
Daily Objectives: 

Discuss Computer and Internet Safety.

Describe Students Expectations and Responsibilities.

Create, Customize, and Modify a Blog.

Write Blog Posts using proper grammar and spelling.

Identify and Observe the East Orange School Districts Guidelines for Acceptable Internet Use.

Word of the Day:

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How Should Schools Address Bullying?  By SHANNON DOYNE
Write 3 full paragraphs

Question of the Day:  Tell us your ideas about preventing bullying — and dealing with it when it does occur. Do you think laws like the one in New Jersey will help reduce instances of bullying? What do you think teachers and schools can do to improve school culture and reduce bullying? What approaches do you think can be effective? Do you see this problem getting better, worse or staying about the same in your school or community?

 
Daily Objectives: 

Discuss Computer and Internet Safety.

Describe Students Expectations and Responsibilities.

Create, Customize, and Modify a Blog.

Write Blog Posts using proper grammar and spelling.

Identify and Observe the East Orange School Districts Guidelines for Acceptable Internet Use.

Word of the Day:

9/15 Teen Reputation

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Gmail and Blog Information
Test Friday - Preview 

ICT Essentials
Syllubus
Read: Newark teen's online identity stolen and used to destroy her reputation  

Question of the Day:  What would you do if someone created a page on Facebook using your name and information?  How is bullying handled in your school and community? Do you feel the rules and policies are adequate? Are they effective?

 
Daily Objectives: 

Discuss Computer and Internet Safety.

Describe Students Expectations and Responsibilities.

Create, Customize, and Modify a Blog.

Write Blog Posts using proper grammar and spelling.

Identify and Observe the East Orange School Districts Guidelines for Acceptable Internet Use.

Word of the Day: Reputation:

1. The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.

2. A widespread belief that someone or something has a particular habit or characteristic.

HTML
Syllubus 

Read: Newark teen's online identity stolen and used to destroy her reputation  

Question of the Day:  What would you do if someone created a page on Facebook using your name and information?  How is bullying handled in your school and community? Do you feel the rules and policies are adequate? Are they effective?

 
Daily Objectives: 

Discuss Computer and Internet Safety.

Describe Students Expectations and Responsibilities.

Create, Customize, and Modify a Blog.

Write Blog Posts using proper grammar and spelling.

Identify and Observe the East Orange School Districts Guidelines for Acceptable Internet Use.

Word of the Day: Reputation:

1. The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.

2. A widespread belief that someone or something has a particular habit or characteristic.

9/14 - Cyberbullying

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Gmail and Blog Information
Test Friday - Preview 

ICT Essentials

Read: New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Law, Toughest In Country, Garners Praise And Criticism

Question of the Day:  The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights becomes law in the state of New Jersey. Did New Jersey go too far with this law, or is it appropriate and necessary action? Why or why not?

 
Daily Objectives: 

Discuss Computer and Internet Safety.

Describe Students Expectations and Responsibilities.

Create, Customize, and Modify a Blog.

Write Blog Posts using proper grammar and spelling.

Identify and Observe the East Orange School Districts Guidelines for Acceptable Internet Use.

Word of the Day: Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass or target another person.

HTML
Read: New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Law, Toughest In Country, Garners Praise And Criticism

Question of the Day:  The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights becomes law in the state of New Jersey. Did New Jersey go too far with this law, or is it appropriate and necessary action? Why or why not?

 
Daily Objectives: 

Discuss Computer and Internet Safety.

Describe Students Expectations and Responsibilities.

Create, Customize, and Modify a Blog.

Write Blog Posts using proper grammar and spelling.

Identify and Observe the East Orange School Districts Guidelines for Acceptable Internet Use.

Word of the Day: Word of the Day: Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass or target another person.

9/13 Information Highway Safety

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Gmail and Blog Information
Test Friday - Preview

ICT Essentials
Read:  Safety on the Information Highway  Introduction 
Question of the Day: Do you think that teenagers are more likely to get into trouble on the Internet than young children?  Why?
Daily Objectives: 

Discuss Computer and Internet Safety.

Describe Students Expectations and Responsibilities.

Create, Customize, and Modify a Blog.

Write Blog Posts using proper grammar and spelling.

Identify and Observe the East Orange School Districts Guidelines for Acceptable Internet Use.

Word of the Day: Internet Synonyms-  How many can you name?

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Question of the Day: Read:  Safety on the Information Highway  Introduction 
Question of the Day: Do you think that teenagers are more likely to get into trouble on the Internet than young children?  Why?
 
Daily Objectives: 

Discuss Computer and Internet Safety.

Describe Students Expectations and Responsibilities.

Create, Customize, and Modify a Blog.

Write Blog Posts using proper grammar and spelling.

Identify and Observe the East Orange School Districts Guidelines for Acceptable Internet Use.

Word of the Day:  Internet Synonyms-  How many can you name?