3/28 - 3/31 Tech Affect Project

Do 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: Tech Affect

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• Post a response to the Question of the Day in your own words. 
• Use complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.   
• Copy and paste the link to the specific Question of the Day? 
  
• Include an Inline Link to Websites.

My Technology

How technology affects my life

Tech Affect Master Download

• Tech Affect French Project
• Tech Effect Power Point

Tech Changing the World
 
Question of the Day:  How does technology affect your life?

The alarm clock. The personal computer. The smartphone. The radio. The video game console. The smart TV.

Headphones, tablets, Bluetooth  and WiFi speakers, wearable devices, and cameras. These are the greatest gadgets of all time, but which has affected your life more than any other?

The best (and weirdest) gadgets of 2016 - Technology

CES Unveiled Best Gadgets 2016 - Refinery29

The 10 Best Gadgets and New Tech of CES 2016 :: Tech ...

Best New Gadgets 2016 - Gadget Reviews and News

Best Tech Gadgets 2016 | POPSUGAR Tech

All the cool new gadgets at CES 2016 (pictures) - CNET

25 Cool Gadget Gift Ideas for Executives and Tech-Lovers

Twenty-Five Back-to-School Gadgets You May Just Want for Yourself

Fifteen Hot Gadgets to Spice up Your Office

Twenty Innovative New Health Gadgets

Select the 3 devices that have affected your life the most.

Download the Tech Affect Master Download
 

Tech Affect Project

Your work will be scored using the following rubric: 100 Points Total

1. Project Requirements (75 Points)
1. Introduction / Conclusion (5 Points)
2. Internet Image & Avatar (5 Points) 
3. Lettering/ Captions (5 points)
4. Change/combine image styles (10 points)
5. Animations/Transitions (10 points)
6. Record the Timing (10 Points)
7. Export to Quicktime (10 Points)
8. Add music in GarageBand (10 Points)
9. Post on your Blog (10 Points)
2. Describe the devises. How do you use the devices? (5 points )
3. How does the device affects your life and the life of others?  (10 points)
4. Why you like and or dislike this device? (5 points)
5. How might your life be different without this device? (5 points)

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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Do 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: Nodes

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• Post a response to the Question of the Day in your own words. 
• Use complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.   
• Copy and paste the link to the specific Question of the Day? 
  
• Include an Inline Link to Websites.

Question of the Day:  Create a 30 second(300 frames) or more animation using Stykz. Include two characters, one object and a background.

1. Export your Animation as a Quicktime movie.
2. Create a new movie in GarageBand.
3. Import your Animation Movie.
4. Add Sound Effects and Music.
5. Share to disk.

Make a second 30 second animation of the YMCA, Macarena, Gangnam Style, or other dance.  
Gangham Style Sample

Possible Ideas For Scenes:

• Fight scene or Dance scene
• People walking along the road with a dog
• Animals in the zoo
• People playing basketball or other sports

Pivot Sample # 1	Pivot Sample # 2		Pivot Sample # 3
Pivot Sample # 4	Pivot Sample # 5		Pivot Sample # 6
Pivot Sample # 7

Stykz Animations

Stykz Help

Stykz Animations
SchoolTube Stykz
gym-exercises.mov

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.

3/24 How does technology affect your life?

Do 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:

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• Post a response to the Question of the Day in your own words. 
• Use complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.   
• Copy and paste the link to the specific Question of the Day? 
  
• Include an Inline Link to Websites.

Tech Affect Master Download
 
Question of the Day:  How does technology affect your life?

The alarm clock. The personal computer. The smartphone. The radio. The video game console. The smart TV.

Headphones, tablets, Bluetooth  and WiFi speakers, wearable devices, and cameras. These are the greatest gadgets of all time, but which has affected your life more than any other?

The best (and weirdest) gadgets of 2016 - Technology

CES Unveiled Best Gadgets 2016 - Refinery29

The 10 Best Gadgets and New Tech of CES 2016 :: Tech ...

Best New Gadgets 2016 - Gadget Reviews and News

Best Tech Gadgets 2016 | POPSUGAR Tech

All the cool new gadgets at CES 2016 (pictures) - CNET

25 Cool Gadget Gift Ideas for Executives and Tech-Lovers

Twenty-Five Back-to-School Gadgets You May Just Want for Yourself

Fifteen Hot Gadgets to Spice up Your Office

Twenty Innovative New Health Gadgets

Select the 3 devices that have affected your life the most.

• Describe the devise. 
• How do you use the device? 
• How does the device affects your life and the life of others? 
• Why you like and or dislike this device?
• How might your life be different without this device?
• Include an image of this device. 
• If possible take a photo of yourself using the device. 

Tech Affect Project
Tech Affect Master Download

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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Do 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:

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• Post a response to the Question of the Day in your own words. 
• Use complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.   
• Copy and paste the link to the specific Question of the Day? 
  
• Include an Inline Link to Websites.

Part 1
Scratch Assessment 
Pong Download then Upload here Scratch Website


Part 2

1. Post the finished project to your blog.
2. Play and comment about the game on each of your classmates. 
3. Analyze each others work to look for limitations and capabilities in each game and identify how could this Scratch game be used in education for other subject areas.

 Part 3

1. Once the game is developed and published, research methods of copyrighting your program. 
2. Also, research copyright laws to determine the legal resources for infringement. 
3. Write a closing summary about the steps you have to go through to copyright a program and submit this to your blog.
4. Resources:

• http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap5.html 
• shallwelearn.com/blog/scratch-programming-lesson-7-understanding-the-pong-game

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.

4/4 Super Hero Project

Do 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: Logo
codehs.com/go/C551

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• Post a response to the Question of the Day in your own words. 
• Use complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.   
• Copy and paste the link to the specific Question of the Day? 
  
• Include an Inline Link to Websites.

 Keynote Super Hero Project

1. Take a head shot or selfie against a solid background.
1. Use Clippingmagic.com or  http://apps.pixlr.com/editor/ to erase the background of your head shot. Download your image or Take a Screen Shot. 
• Tutorials:http://clippingmagic.com/tutorials/basics,
  Pixlr.com Tutorial
2. Use Comic Life or BeFunky.com to edit your head shot.  Download or take a Screen Shot your image. BeFunky.com Tutorial
2. Download Keynote Super Hero Project to make yourself a SuperHero. 
•  KeynoteSuperHero Tutorial
1. SuperHero Images Boys
2. SuperHero Images Girls  
3. Cartoon Characters
4. Headless Cartoons
5. https://www.youidraw.com/#
3. Use FlamingText.com or CoolText.com  to generate a SuperHero name logo.  Graffiti Creator

1. Create your logo as a .PNG w/Transparency. 
2. Download your SuperHero name logo. 
3. Add to your Super Hero Project.  
4. Take a screen shot. 
5. Post to your Blog.
•   CoolText Tutorial

Question of the Day:  

1. Post your Super Hero on your Blog.  
2. What is your Super Hero Name?  
3. What special Super Power do you have?  
4. Explain your answer.

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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Do 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: FPS

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• Post a response to the Question of the Day in your own words. 
• Use complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.   
• Copy and paste the link to the specific Question of the Day? 
  
• Include an Inline Link to Websites.

Question of the Day:  Create a 30 second(300 frames) or more animation using Stykz. Include two characters, one object and a background.

1. Export your Animation as a Quicktime movie.
2. Create a new movie in GarageBand.
3. Import your Animation Movie.
4. Add Sound Effects and Music.
5. Share to disk.
6. Post on your Blog.

Make a second 30 second animation of the YMCA, Macarena, Gangnam Style, or other dance.  
Gangham Style Sample

Possible Ideas For Scenes:

• Fight scene or Dance scene
• People walking along the road with a dog
• Animals in the zoo
• People playing basketball or other sports

Pivot Sample # 1	Pivot Sample # 2		Pivot Sample # 3
Pivot Sample # 4	Pivot Sample # 5		Pivot Sample # 6
Pivot Sample # 7

Stykz Animations

Stykz Help

Stykz Animations
SchoolTube Stykz
gym-exercises.mov
Step by Step Animation

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.

3/22 What New Tech Ideas Does the World Need?

Do 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: Adolescence

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• Post a response to the Question of the Day in your own words. 
• Use complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.   
• Copy and paste the link to the specific Question of the Day? 
  
• Include an Inline Link to Websites. 

Listen: “What New Tech Ideas Does the World Need?” Audio

Question of the Day: After reading “What New Tech Ideas Does the World Need?” and “On Display at CES, Tech Ideas in Their Awkward Adolescence,” write a 3 paragraph blog post, of at least 300 words, in which you argue (1)new tech ideas that the world needs, (2)the problems technology could solve and (3)how could it make our lives better? Support your position with evidence from the text and video. Include at least 2 sources using citelighter and the MLA format.

Research one of the topics below and write a blog post describing each technology.
Write in your own words. Do not copy and paste.
Artificial intelligence, Virtual reality, Wearables, the “Internet of things,” Autonomous cars, and Drones, Augmented reality
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.

Rubric
CONTENT/ORGANIZATION (60 Points)

• New tech ideas that the world needs.
• The problems technology could solve.
• How could the tech make our lives better?

SOURCES (20 Points)

• Include 2 or more Sources using the MLA format or Hyperlink.

SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION (10 points)

• Use clear and varied sentences.
• Use words correctly.
• Use varied and vivid vocabulary.
• Capitalize, spell, and punctuate correctly.
• Format into short sentences, bullets, lists, or subheadings.

GRAPHICS (5 Points)

• Use images, graphics, photos and color.

TITLE (5 Points)

• Use a unique title to entice interest.

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Do 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: Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

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• Post a response to the Question of the Day in your own words. 
• Use complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.   
• Copy and paste the link to the specific Question of the Day? 
  
• Include an Inline Link to Websites.

Question of the Day: 

Part 1
Scratch Assessment  
Pong Download then Upload here Scratch Website


Part 2

1. Post the finished project to your blog.
2. Play and comment about the game on each of your classmates. 
3. Analyze each others work to look for limitations and capabilities in each game and identify how could this Scratch game be used in education for other subject areas. 
4. Follow: https://scratch.mit.edu/users/vviereck/

 Part 3

1. Once the game is developed and published, research methods of copyrighting your program. 
2. Also, research copyright laws to determine the legal resources for infringement. 
3. Write a closing summary about the steps you have to go through to copyright a program and submit this to your blog.
4. Resources:

• http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap5.html 
• shallwelearn.com/blog/scratch-programming-lesson-7-understanding-the-pong-game/

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.

3/21 Drones

Do 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: Drones

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• Post a response to the Question of the Day in your own words. 
• Use complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.   
• Copy and paste the link to the specific Question of the Day? 
  
• Include an Inline Link to Websites. 
  

Watch Drone Videos on the Big Screen. 

Why Amazon's drone delivery is growing trickier

Forget delivery drones, meet your new delivery robot

Read:
Maersk just made the first official drone delivery to an undocked ship
Drones Delivering to Ships Is Now a Thing 

Special delivery: Ground drones coming to America

Question of the Day: After reading, A Drone-Delivery Expert write a Blog post in which you answer one or more of the following questions.

• What problems do you think there will be with Drones?
• Why create a network of flying drones at all?
• Is drone technology anywhere close to ready for mass deployment?
• How reliable will drones be?
• What about damage and injury from crashes?  
• Why won't people just shoot them out of the sky?
• Will this work on a large scale?
  

Support your answer with evidence from the texts and videos.

1. Research Drones
2. Write a 100 word or more Blog post. 
3. Include a link to 2 or more sources that you used. 
4. Add the links to your Delicious links.

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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Do 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:

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• Post a response to the Question of the Day in your own words. 
• Use complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.   
• Copy and paste the link to the specific Question of the Day? 
  
• Include an Inline Link to Websites.

Question of the Day: 

Part 1
Scratch Assessment  

Pong Download then Upload here Scratch Website

Part 2

1. Post the finished project to your blog.
2. Play and comment about the game on each of your classmates. 
3. Analyze each others work to look for limitations and capabilities in each game and identify how could this Scratch game be used in education for other subject areas.

 Part 3

1. Once the game is developed and published, research methods of copyrighting your program. 
2. Also, research copyright laws to determine the legal resources for infringement. 
3. Write a closing summary about the steps you have to go through to copyright a program and submit this to your blog.
4. Resources:

• http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap5.html 
• shallwelearn.com/blog/scratch-programming-lesson-7-understanding-the-pong-game/

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.