12/9 Your Brain on Computers

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

ICT Essentials 
Keynote Project Evaluation (100 Points)
Question of the Day: Read:Your Brain on Computers, Attached to Technology and Paying a Price

Do you think technology stops our brains from reaching their full potential?  Is technology undermining our ability to focus?

Daily Objectives: Big 6 Presentation Projects  Keynote Voice Over and Export  GarageBand SoundTrack

Create, Customize, and Modify RSS Feeds with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Use an RSS reader to subscribe to class websites, their classmates Blogs and relevant public Blogs with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Produce a multimedia project using text, graphics, moving images, and sound with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Combine different software and tools to create multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Create and integrate different multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: Artificial Intelligence (AI): The ability of a computer to mimic human attributes in finding a solution to a problem..

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Question of the Day: Read:How Modern Life Affects the Brain 

Do you think technology stops our brains from reaching their full potential?  If so why do we feel so burdened by technology?

Daily Objectives: 8. HTML Links

Set the font of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Set the font size of text with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Set the font color of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Display a special character in such as (<) in an HTML documentwith 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Identify and use entity names and numbers with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day:  Web Designer: Any professional who performs design functions for a Web site. This can include site architecture, programming, logo design or site layout functions.

12/8 External Brain

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

ICT Essentials 
Keynote Project Evaluation (100 Points)
Question of the Day: Read:How Modern Life Affects the Brain 
Do you think technology is a kind of external brain? Does technology replace memory?

Daily Objectives: Keynote Voice Over and Export  GarageBand SoundTrack

Create, Customize, and Modify RSS Feeds with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Use an RSS reader to subscribe to class websites, their classmates Blogs and relevant public Blogs with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Produce a multimedia project using text, graphics, moving images, and sound with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Combine different software and tools to create multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Create and integrate different multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: Assistive Technology: This term describes computer software or devices used by people with special needs to enable them to access the services provided by ICT, e.g. computer programs, Email and the World Wide Web.

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Question of the Day: Read:How Modern Life Affects the Brain 

Do you think technology is a kind of external brain? Does technology replace memory?

Daily Objectives: 8. HTML Links

Set the font of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Set the font size of text with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Set the font color of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Display a special character in such as (<) in an HTML documentwith 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Identify and use entity names and numbers with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day:  Hotspot - allows the visitor to interact with the site by clicking on a specific place on an image.  For example, if you have a map you can create hotspots that bring up images or other links when the visitor clicks on them.

12/7 Synchronize

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

ICT Essentials
Question of the Day: Read: Computer Gamers' Brains 'Differ'
What do you think, do our brains make us play more often or does play change our brains? 

Daily Objectives:  Keynote Voice Over and Export  GarageBand SoundTrack

Create, Customize, and Modify RSS Feeds with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Use an RSS reader to subscribe to class websites, their classmates Blogs and relevant public Blogs with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Produce a multimedia project using text, graphics, moving images, and sound with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Combine different software and tools to create multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Create and integrate different multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: Synchronize - To occur at the same time; be simultaneous.

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Question of the Day: Read: Computer Gamers' Brains 'Differ'

What do you think, do our brains make us play more often or does play change our brains? 

Daily Objectives: 7. HTML Entities

Set the font of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Set the font size of text with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Set the font color of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Display a special character in such as (<) in an HTML documentwith 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Identify and use entity names and numbers with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day:  Entity Name - used to describe characters that are used for HTML code.

12/6 Timing

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

ICT Essentials
Question of the Day: Do you think you should Google your significant other?  What would you do if you found out some negative information?  Why?

Daily Objectives: Big 6 Presentation Projects  Keynote Voice Over and Export

Create, Customize, and Modify RSS Feeds with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Use an RSS reader to subscribe to class websites, their classmates Blogs and relevant public Blogs with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Produce a multimedia project using text, graphics, moving images, and sound with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Combine different software and tools to create multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Create and integrate different multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: Timing - The synchronization of transitions and animations in a presentation.

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Question of the Day: Do you think you should Google your significant other?  What would you do if you found out some negative information?  Why?

Daily Objectives: 7. HTML Entities

Set the font of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Set the font size of text with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Set the font color of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Display a special character in such as (<) in an HTML documentwith 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Identify and use entity names and numbers with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day:  Entity Number - used to describe characters that are used for HTML code. code.

12/5 Googling

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

ICT Essentials 
Download Keynote Test
Question of the Day: Read: Google rewiring the way we remember, study says

Do you think all the Googling people do is affecting our memories in a negative or positive way? Why?

Daily Objectives: Big 6 Presentation Projects  Keynote Voice Over and Export

Create, Customize, and Modify RSS Feeds with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Use an RSS reader to subscribe to class websites, their classmates Blogs and relevant public Blogs with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Produce a multimedia project using text, graphics, moving images, and sound with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Combine different software and tools to create multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Create and integrate different multimedia projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day: Googling is using the popular search engine Google.com to look up someone's name in an effort to find out more about them.  Because Google has a ranking system, there is an unsubstantiated belief that the more Google returns a person has, the more important they are.  Google "your name".

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HTML Formatting Test 1
Question of the Day:

Read: Google rewiring the way we remember, study says

Do you think all the Googling people do is affecting our memories in a negative or positive way? Why?

Daily Objectives:  6a. HTML Headings 6b. HTML Formatting 6c. HTML Fonts

Set the font of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Set the font size of text with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Set the font color of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Display a special character in such as (<) in an HTML documentwith 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Identify and use entity names and numbers with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day:  Googling is using the popular search engine Google.com to look up someone's name in an effort to find out more about them.  Because Google has a ranking system, there is an unsubstantiated belief that the more Google returns a person has, the more important they are.  Google "your name".

12/2 Test*

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

ICT Essentials  
Download Keynote Test
Question of the Day: How are animations and a transitions different and the same in Keynote?


Daily Objectives: Write your Works Cited (it is similar to a bibliography). - Keynote Voice Over and Export

Judge the product (effectiveness) with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Judge the information problem-solving process (efficiency) with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Evaluate their own projects and their classmates projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning and productivity with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools

Word of the Day: Transitions provide visual effects when you move from one slide to the next.  Animations allow you to move or change the appearance of an object.

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Question of the Day:  HTML Formatting Test 1

How does HTML Formatting work?

Daily Objectives:  8. HTML Links

Set the font of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Set the font size of text with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Set the font color of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Display a special character in such as (<) in an HTML document with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Identify and use entity names and numbers with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 to

Word of the Day:  Format - a method of organizing data (as for storage) various file formats.

12/1 Cars of the Futue

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

ICT Essentials
Question of the Day: Read: Will iPads drive the cars of the future?
What other aspects of your life do you think iPads or similar devices will influence? Why?


Daily Objectives: Write your Works Cited (it is similar to a bibliography). - Keynote Voice Over and Export

Judge the product (effectiveness) with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Judge the information problem-solving process (efficiency) with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Evaluate their own projects and their classmates projects with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning and productivity with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools

Word of the Day: Clipart or Clip Art: A collection of image files that can be embedded or inserted into Web pages, word-processed documents.

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Question of the Day:  Read: Will iPads drive the cars of the future?
What other aspects of your life do you think iPads or similar devices will influence? Why?


Daily Objectives:  8. HTML Links

Set the font of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Set the font size of text with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Set the font color of text with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Display a special character in such as (<) in an HTML documentwith 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Identify and use entity names and numbers with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 to

Word of the Day: Domain Name: The “name” or URL of the Web site. Most domain names are purchased from a domain name registration company, such as GoDaddy.com.