Friday, December 19, 2014

Happy Holiday's Extra Credit

Please enjoy a peaceful and safe holiday break and I look forward to seeing you on Monday, January 5, 2015.

Do a good deed for someone this Holiday Season.  Don't tell anyone about it.  Not even the person you are helping. 

Make your own Voki.com 
Holiday Greeting, post it on your Blog and send it to your favorite teacher for 100 points extra credit.

Check out these Technology Gadgets, Products, and Innovations.
Digit Top 10
The 100 Greatest Innovations Of The Year | Popular Science
CES Innovation Awards - 2015 International CES, January 6-9
The 25 Best Inventions of 2014 | TIME
Best tech innovations of 2014
Tech Hive

Make you list of the top 10 Gadgets, Products or Innovations.  Post the list on your blog with images and descriptions.(Up to 100 points)

Take photos of yourself, your family and your friends using technology.  Then create a photo story.(Up to 100 points)

Please sign in and respond in the forum for extra credit during the break. Check for more assignments and ideas on Engrade 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.


Write three paragraphs on your blog defending your argument for the following topics. (100+ points)

http://s.pro-gmedia.com/videogamer/media/images/pub/large/wii_u_black.jpgWhich is the best XBox, Playstation or Wii U? Overall, which of the next generation consoles is most appealing to you?

What is better a tablet or a laptop? Which would you rather have?  Which one is better for your particular need? Why?

 WebPage Design CODE <All 3 100 points>
New Year's Resolution Code
Happy Holidays
New Years Party
What is the smart way to use a smartphone?  Does your smart phone make you dumb?
Do you like being connected all the time?  How long do you think you could go without using technology?  No phone, No TV, No computer, No Internet, No Social Networks, No videos, No music, etc.


Post a Photo of you with Santa. (100 Points)

Post your message from the Application Gallery. (100 points) 

Read technology articles and post your responses on your blog. (100+ points)

Student Opinion - The Learning NetworkStudent Opinion - The Learning Network
Questions about issues in the news for students 13 and older. Post your comment to any of the articles.  Include your post on your blog.
 (100+ points)

Make a presentation or podcast on a technology topic of your choice and post it to your blog. (100+ points)

Make a video showing someone how you use a technology device. (100+ points).

Make a slide show with captions of your holiday photos on your blog. (100+ points)

Share your touching or amusing holiday stories. Write a story, make a comic, make a presentation or video.(100+ points)

Email me with your own project ideas.

Don't forget to make up your missing work.
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Thursday, December 18, 2014

12/19 Tech Gifts 5


https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=a61cdf6fbb584d8c863515d24ab0745c&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.  
Word of the Day: Tablet Computer

Question of the Day: WATCH: Techno Christmas Tips 

The 10 Best Gadgets of CES 2014 | Stuff
Gadgets - CES 2014 - CNET.com

Coolest Gadgets of 2014
Search for the Gadget that is first on your list.

Question of the Day:  

  1. Post your Gadget name as the title.
  2. Write a short description of "WHY" this Gadget is on your list.
    • One paragraph.
    • At least three bullet points.
    • Where can you purchase it?  Include the link.
    • The cost.
  3. Include an image of the Gadget.
Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.

https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=ba7160ab334f47cea8dfcbfe4500cf68&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.  
Word of the Day: Debugger
Question of the Day: Draw your first sprite.

Everyone Complete All:
  1. Flappy
  2. Frozen Code
  3. Angry Bird Code
  4. Tynker   Debugger 
Practice: Pencil Code 
Hour of Drawing with Code: Learn to program using JavaScript, one of the world's most popular programming languages via two great options:
  1. Open Scratch 2 in LaunchPad.
  2. Click on the ? in the upper right corner.
    1. Getting Started with Scratch
    2. Try this!
http://scratch.mit.edu/
Scratch Online Editor 
http://code.org/learn
Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.

https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=e76db2a9b7e544d4a641902e5cccff95&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now : Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.   
Word of the Day: style="font-family: verdana"


Question of the Day: 
1. Hour of Webpages: Learn to make your own webpages using the basics of HTML and CSS (ages 10+).
http://designpieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/web-design-ideas.jpgComplete each challenge and project, turn in the screen shot.



Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.
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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

12/18 Tech Gifts 4

https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=a61cdf6fbb584d8c863515d24ab0745c&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.  
Word of the Day: Tablet Computer

Question of the Day: WATCH: Techno Christmas Tips 

The 10 Best Gadgets of CES 2014 | Stuff
Gadgets - CES 2014 - CNET.com

Coolest Gadgets of 2014
http://inspirationfeeed.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/302972073133741609_fe84314680531.jpgSearch for the Gadget that is first on your list.

Question of the Day:  
  1. Post your Gadget name as the title.
  2. Write a short description of "WHY" this Gadget is on your list.
    • One paragraph.
    • At least three bullet points.
    • Where can you purchase it?  Include the link.
    • The cost.
  3. Include an image of the Gadget.
Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.
https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=ba7160ab334f47cea8dfcbfe4500cf68&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.  
Word of the Day: Debugger
Question of the Day: Draw your first sprite.

Everyone Complete All:

  1. Flappy
  2. Frozen Code

  3. Angry Bird Code
  4. Tynker   Debugger 
Practice: Pencil Code 
Hour of Drawing with Code: Learn to program using JavaScript, one of the world's most popular programming languages via two great options:
  1. Open Scratch 2 in LaunchPad.
  2. Click on the ? in the upper right corner.
    1. Getting Started with Scratch
    2. Try this!
http://scratch.mit.edu/
Scratch Online Editor 
http://code.org/learn
Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.

https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=e76db2a9b7e544d4a641902e5cccff95&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now : Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.   
Word of the Day: style="font-family: verdana"


Question of the Day: 
1. Hour of Webpages: Learn to make your own webpages using the basics of HTML and CSS (ages 10+).
Complete each challenge and project, turn in the screen shot.




Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

12/17 Tech Gifts 3


https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=a61cdf6fbb584d8c863515d24ab0745c&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.  
Word of the Day: Tablet Computer

WATCH: Techno Christmas Tips 


The 10 Best Gadgets of CES 2014 | Stuff
Gadgets - CES 2014 - CNET.com
Geekbeat.tv/
New Tech
The Internet of things
Coolest Gadgets of 2014
Search for the Gadget that is first on your list.

Question of the Day:  

  1. Post your Gadget name as the title.
  2. Write a short description of "WHY" this Gadget is on your list.
    • One paragraph.
    • At least three bullet points.
    • Where can you purchase it?  Include the link.
    • The cost.
  3. Include an image of the Gadget.
Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.
https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=ba7160ab334f47cea8dfcbfe4500cf68&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.  
Word of the Day: Debugger
Question of the Day:
Draw your first sprite.

Everyone Complete All:
  1. Flappy
  2. Frozen Code
  3. Angry Bird Code
  4. Tynker   Debugger 
Practice: Pencil Code 
Hour of Drawing with Code: Learn to program using JavaScript, one of the world's most popular programming languages via two great options:
  1. Open Scratch 2 in LaunchPad.
  2. Click on the ? in the upper right corner.
    1. Getting Started with Scratch
    2. Try this!
http://scratch.mit.edu/
Scratch Online Editor 
http://code.org/learn
Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.

https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=e76db2a9b7e544d4a641902e5cccff95&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now : Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.   
Word of the Day: style="font-family: verdana"


Question of the Day: 
1. Hour of Webpages: Learn to make your own webpages using the basics of HTML and CSS (ages 10+).
Complete each challenge and project, turn in the screen shot.



style master css tutorial
Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.
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Monday, December 15, 2014

12/16 Tech Gifts 2

https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=a61cdf6fbb584d8c863515d24ab0745c&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.  
Word of the Day: Tablet Computer

Question of the Day: WATCH: Techno Christmas Tips 

Best of CES Awards 2014 | Digital Trends
Gadgets - CES 2014 - CNET.com
Search for the Gadget that is first on your list.

Complete the Netiquette Project Evaluation

Question of the Day:  

  1. Post your Gadget name as the title.
  2. Write a short description of "WHY" this Gadget is on your list.
    • One paragraph.
    • At least three bullet points.
    • Where can you purchase it?  Include the link.
    • The cost.
  3. Include an image of the Gadget.
Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.
https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=ba7160ab334f47cea8dfcbfe4500cf68&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.  
Word of the Day: Computer Science
Question of the Day:
Everyone Complete All:
  1. Flappy
  2. Frozen Code
  3. Angry Bird Code
  4. Tynker   Debugger 
Practice: Pencil Code 
Hour of Drawing with Code: Learn to program using JavaScript, one of the world's most popular programming languages via two great options:
  1. Open Scratch 2 in LaunchPad.
  2. Click on the ? in the upper right corner.
    1. Getting Started with Scratch
    2. Try this!
http://scratch.mit.edu/
Scratch Online Editor 
http://code.org/learn
Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.

https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=e76db2a9b7e544d4a641902e5cccff95&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now : Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.   
Word of the Day: style="font-size: 12px"



Question of the Day: 
1. Hour of Webpages: Learn to make your own webpages using the basics of HTML and CSS (ages 10+).
Complete each challenge and project, turn in the screen shot.



Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.
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