Wednesday, May 30, 2012

5/30 Gadgets

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Question of the Day: How much do you think we are “attached” to our technology gadgets…?!

Project Evaluation


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Word of the Day:   Gadget - Write your own definition.

Question of the Day: How much do you think we are “attached” to our technology gadgets…?!

Word of the Day:  Gadget - Write your own definition.




Tuesday, May 29, 2012

5/29 Digital Natives

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Question of the Day:Watch the video!
Do you think Technology is Wiring Teens to Have Better Brains or just creating digital addicts?  Why?

Project Evaluation

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Word of the Day:    Digital Natives - Write your own definition.

Question of the Day: Watch the video!
Do you think Technology is Wiring Teens to Have Better Brains or just creating digital addicts?  Why?

Word of the Day:   Digital Natives - Write your own definition.

Friday, May 25, 2012

5/25 Gestures

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Read: Leap 3D System Offers Amazing Gesture-Based Control of Your Computer for Just $70   and  Building A Gesture-Driven Digital Interface

Question of the Day: Do you think this is the future of computing? Compare the two articles.  Quote something from each of the articles to prove your point. (Write 3 paragraphs for extra credit)  
 
  • Can Cellphones Be Educational Tools?
  • Can Tablets Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can iPods Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can Laptops Be Educational Tools? 
Daily Objectives:  Exam Review
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Word of the Day:   Gestures - Write your own definition.

Read: Leap 3D System Offers Amazing Gesture-Based Control of Your Computer for Just $70   and  Building A Gesture-Driven Digital Interface

Question of the Day: Do you think this is the future of computing? Compare the two articles.  Quote something from each of the articles to prove your point. (Write 3 paragraphs for extra credit)   
Word of the Day:  Gestures - Write your own definition.


Thursday, May 24, 2012

5/24 Putting Mobile in Context

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Read: More People Have Mobile Phones Than Electricity Or Drinking Water
Question of the Day: Why do you think
that Mobile Phones take precedence over some of the more basic necessities such as power and water? What things on the chart would you consider to be more important? Why? (Write 3 Paragraphs and get Extra Credit)

  • Can Cellphones Be Educational Tools?
  • Can Tablets Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can iPods Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can Laptops Be Educational Tools? 
Daily Objectives:  Exam Review
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Word of the Day:   - Write your own definition.

Read: More People Have Mobile Phones Than Electricity Or Drinking Water
Question of the Day: Why do you think
that Mobile Phones take precedence over some of the more basic necessities such as power and water? What things on the chart would you consider to be more important? Why? (Write 3 Paragraphs and get Extra Credit)

Word of the Day:  - Write your own definition.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

5/23 Learning by Playing


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Watch the Video Above
 Question of the Day: What do you think would happen if schools used video games to teach students?
  • Can Cellphones Be Educational Tools?
  • Can Tablets Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can iPods Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can Laptops Be Educational Tools? 
Daily Objectives:  Exam Review
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Word of the Day:  Inquiry skills - Write your own definition.

Watch the Video Above
 Question of the Day: What do you think would happen if schools used video games to teach students?
Word of the Day: Photograph - Write your own definition.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

5/22 Youth Hackers

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Read: More youth seeing their Facebook, email hacked 

Question of the Day: Do you think it is a harmless prank to mess with another persons account? What would you do if you find a computer was left on and accounts were not logged out?  What would you want someone to do if you left your computer on and accounts open?
  • Can Cellphones Be Educational Tools?
  • Can Tablets Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can iPods Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can Laptops Be Educational Tools? 
Daily Objectives:  Exam Review
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Word of the Day:   - Write your own definition.

Read: More youth seeing their Facebook, email hacked

Question of the Day: Do you think it is a harmless prank to mess with another persons account?
What would you do if you find a computer was left on and accounts were not logged out?  What would you want someone to do if you left your computer on and accounts open?
Word of the Day:  - Write your own definition.



Monday, May 21, 2012

5/18 Ear Wax

Post a response to the Question of the Day in your own words using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
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Watch the Video Above
Question of the Day: What do you think are the advantages of having custom molded ear-buds?  What are the problems people have with ear-buds that this will solve?  Is this a good idea or just a gimmick?  Why?
  • Can Cellphones Be Educational Tools?
  • Can Tablets Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can iPods Be Educational Tools? 
  • Can Laptops Be Educational Tools? 
Daily Objectives:  Exam Review
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Word of the Day:  Inquiry skills - Write your own definition.

Watch the video: How to resize a picture

Question of the Day: Describe how to resize a photo in your own words.
Word of the Day: Photograph - Write your own definition.