Monday, January 2, 2012

1/3 Wave of the Future

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ICT Essentials
Question of the Day:
Do you think this is the wave of the future or just a gimmick?


Daily Objectives:
My Technology Past, Present and Future
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Identify and use new and emerging tools, technologies and software with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Identify how to maintain ICT literacy and Tech competencies with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Stay current and use the latest technological innovations with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Use and integrate Word-processing tools and software when completing projects and assignments with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Create a multi-page document with citations using word processing software in conjunction with other tools that demonstrates the ability to format, edit, and print with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.
 
Word of the Day: Wave of the Future -
an idea, product, or movement that is viewed as representing forces or a trend that will inevitably prevail.
Gimmick -  A device employed to cheat, deceive, or trick.


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Question of the Day:
Do you think this is the wave of the future or just a gimmick?

Daily Objectives: 9. HTML Frames
Define and create ordered lists using HTML with 100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Define and create unordered lists using HTML with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Define and create nested lists using HTML with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Define and create definition lists using HTML using HTML with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.Define and create forms using HTML with100% accuracy using a computer, computer software and Web 2.0 tools.

Word of the Day:
Wave of the Future - an idea, product, or movement that is viewed as representing forces or a trend that will inevitably prevail.
Gimmick -  A device employed to cheat, deceive, or trick.

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

12/20 Wii U

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Wii U
Wii U Demonstration

ICT Essentials 
Question of the Day:  Watch the Wii U Videos!   What do you think of the Wii U?  What makes it different from other Game Systems?  Would you  pre-order the Nintendo Wii U?  Why?

Daily Objectives: Top 5 Coolest Gadgets of 2011  Download the Top 5 Coolest Gadgets Outline.key
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:  Invention - A new device, method, or process developed from study and experimentation: the phonograph, an invention attributed to Thomas Edison.
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Question of the Day:  
Watch the Wii U Videos!   What do you think of the Wii U?  What makes it different from other Game Systems?  Would you  pre-order the Nintendo Wii U?  Why?
Source: Wii U Updates Price Poll

Daily Objectives: 7. HTML Entities   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: Invention - A new device, method, or process developed from study and experimentation: the phonograph, an invention attributed to Thomas Edison.

Monday, December 19, 2011

12/19 Tech Gifts

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Best of What's New 2011 


Question of the Day: Check out the Most Desirable Holiday Gift.  Do you agree with this list?  What would be on the top of your list?  What gift do you think is missing?


Daily Objectives: Top 5 Coolest Gadgets of 2011  Download the Top 5 Coolest Gadgets Outline.key
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: Innovation - a new method, idea, product, etc. : technological innovations designed to save energy.



Question of the Day:
Question of the Day: Check out the Most Desirable Holiday Gift.  Do you agree with this list?  What would be on the top of your list?  What gift do you think is missing?


Daily Objectives: 7. HTML Entities    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: Innovation - a new method, idea, product, etc. : technological innovations designed to save energy.

Friday, December 16, 2011

12/16 Online Education Test*

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ICT Essentials  
Question of the Day:


Write three paragraphs supporting your opinion. Please check grammar, spelling and punctuation.  Post it on your Blog.
Tell us what you think about the possibility of taking courses online. What are the trade-offs between this approach to education and an experience complete with classrooms and in-person interactions? What are the benefits and drawbacks? Have you ever taken an online course or used an instructional video like those from Vi Hart or Khan Academy? If so, what did you think? Can you see video and online instruction replacing traditional classes? Do you think it is the wave of the future?

Daily Objectives:
Top 5 Coolest Gadgets of 2011

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: Online education is a type of distance learning---taking courses without attending a brick-and-mortar school or university. Instead, online students and teachers interact over the Internet.

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Question of the Day:


Write three paragraphs supporting your opinion. Please check grammar, spelling and punctuation.  Post it on your Blog.
Tell us what you think about the possibility of taking courses online. What are the trade-offs between this approach to education and an experience complete with classrooms and in-person interactions? What are the benefits and drawbacks? Have you ever taken an online course or used an instructional video like those from Vi Hart or Khan Academy? If so, what did you think? Can you see video and online instruction replacing traditional classes? Do you think it is the wave of the future?

Daily Objectives: 7. HTML Entities    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: Online education is a type of distance learning---taking courses without attending a brick-and-mortar school or university. Instead, online students and teachers interact over the Internet.
 

Thursday, December 15, 2011

12/15 Multitasking

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:  Watch or review the video from Monday! Will multitasking make you become less good at focusing on one task, of being able to do one thing really well?

Daily Objectives: Top 5 Coolest Gadgets of 2011  Download the Top 5 Coolest Gadgets Outline.key
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: Multitasking - the apparent simultaneous performance of two or more tasks.

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Question of the Day:
  Watch or review the video from Monday! Will multitasking make you become less good at focusing on one task, of being able to do one thing really well?

Daily Objectives: 7. HTML Entities   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: Multitasking - the apparent simultaneous performance of two or more tasks.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

12/14 Copyright / Computer Quiz *

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ICT Essentials 
Question of the Day:  Watch the Video and take the Copyright quiz on Engrade.
What do you think is the main purpose of a copyright?

Daily Objectives: Top 5 Coolest Gadgets of 2011  Download the Top 5 Coolest Gadgets Outline.key
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: Copyright - Generally, it is "the right to copy", but also gives the copyright holder the right to be credited for the work, to determine who may adapt the work to other forms, who may perform the work, who may financially benefit from it, and other, related rights.

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Question of the Day: 
Watch the Video and take the Computer quiz on Engrade.
What do yo think is the main purpose of a computer?

Daily Objectives: 7. HTML Entities   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: CPU (Central Processing Unit) The computing part of the computer.