9/15 Blog Comments

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: Blog Comment is a thought or opinion that can be left on a blog that can be read by other people who read the blog.

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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: Yo Comments Aren't Whack

Read:   

• How to Write a Great Blog Comment
• How to write great blog comments 
• Top 3 Blogging Rules - Avoid Trouble by Following the Blogging Rules 

Question of the Day:

1. Post a comment on your blog about the video "Yo Comments are Whack." What did you like about the video?  What could be done to improve the video? 
2. Comment on 2 of your classmates Blogs.

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: Blog Comment is a thought or opinion that can be left on a blog that can be read by other people who read the blog.

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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: Yo Comments Aren't Whack

Read:   

• How to Write a Great Blog Comment
• How to write great blog comments 
• Top 3 Blogging Rules - Avoid Trouble by Following the Blogging Rules 

Question of the Day:

1. Post a comment on your blog about the video "Yo Comments are Whack." What did you like about the video?  What could be done to improve the video? 
2. Comment on 2 of your classmates Blogs.

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: Blog Comment is a thought or opinion that can be left on a blog that can be read by other people who read the blog.

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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: Yo Comments Aren't Whack

Read:   

• How to Write a Great Blog Comment
• How to write great blog comments 
• Top 3 Blogging Rules - Avoid Trouble by Following the Blogging Rules 

Question of the Day:

1. Post a comment on your blog about the video "Yo Comments are Whack." What did you like about the video?  What could be done to improve the video? 
2. Comment on 2 of your classmates Blogs.

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.

9/12 Cite Lighter

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: Citation

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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.

 Citelighter Video Tutorial
Question of the Day:
Add the citelighter toolbar to Firefox.  What are 3 things can you use citelighter for?
Sign up for Citelighter. 
Click: I don't have a School Code
I don't have a School Code

Search for the definition of "Citation".  Highlight and save in your Citelighter account.

 

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

9/11 Effects on Technology

Read more: Reporters' Roundtable: How 9/11 changed technology forever
And/OR

Watch the Video

Directions

• Post a response to the Question of the Day in your own words. 
• Use complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation. 
• Include the proper citation for at least one source. 
• Write at least 5 complete sentences.

Read:
• What Has Technology Fixed Since 9/11? (Tech Review)
• How have the 9/11 attacks reshaped U.S. privacy debate?
• Can we count on cell networks in disasters?

Question of the Day:

What effects has 9/11 had on our communication infrastructure? Possible a more robust internet?

Is the growth of social networks, reaction to 9/11? Or, "The response to a fearful and atomized society?"

Privacy. Let's talk about the change in law enforcement from targeted, warrant-based surveillance to drift-net data collection and mining. Can this be unwound, politically or technologically?

What are the changes in materials science or engineering?

Is there a greater commitment to funding for technology?

Given the tech we have now, could it happen again? Will we ever feel safe again? Why or why not?

9/10 Does Technology Make Us Alone?

 
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: Technology

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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.

Read: Does Technology Make Us More Alone?
Does Technology Make Us More Alone? Audio

By MICHAEL GONCHAR

 

Question of the Day: Technology is supposed to make us more connected. We can stay in touch with our friends all the time on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr, and, of course, by texting. But are our smartphones actually getting in the way of real socializing? Could technology be making us more alone?

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: Technology

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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.

Read: Does Technology Make Us More Alone?
Does Technology Make Us More Alone? Audio

By MICHAEL GONCHAR

 

Question of the Day: Technology is supposed to make us more connected. We can stay in touch with our friends all the time on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr, and, of course, by texting. But are our smartphones actually getting in the way of real socializing? Could technology be making us more alone?

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: Technology

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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.

Read: Does Technology Make Us More Alone?
Does Technology Make Us More Alone? Audio

By MICHAEL GONCHAR

 

Question of the Day: Technology is supposed to make us more connected. We can stay in touch with our friends all the time on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr, and, of course, by texting. But are our smartphones actually getting in the way of real socializing? Could technology be making us more alone?

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.

9/8 Think Before You Post

 

 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: Blog

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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: Think Before You Post
Everyone - Think Before You Post
Read: ThinkB4u Click on BE AWARE ABOUT WHAT YOU SHARE
Think Before You Post
Search: think before you post
Find an Image

Question of the Day: Information that you put online is there forever. Why do you think it is important to think before you post?  

Daily Objective: Using the World Wide Web and a blog, students will analyze online issues and tecnological effects, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 80% on writing 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: Blog

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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: Think Before You Post
Everyone - Think Before You Post 
Read: ThinkB4u Click on BE AWARE ABOUT WHAT YOU SHARE
Think Before You Post 
Search: think before you post
Find an Image

Question of the Day: Information that you put online is there forever. Why do you think it is important to think before you post?  

Daily Objective: Using the World Wide Web and a blog, students will analyze online issues and tecnological effects, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 80% on writing 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: Blog

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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: Think Before You Post
Everyone - Think Before You Post 
Read: ThinkB4u Click on BE AWARE ABOUT WHAT YOU SHARE
Think Before You Post 
Search: think before you post
Find an Image

Question of the Day: Information that you put online is there forever. Why do you think it is important to think before you post?  

Daily Objective: Using the World Wide Web and a blog, students will analyze online issues and tecnological effects, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 80% on writing rubric.

9/4 Welcome

 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:
CIT (Computer and Information Technology)  Also ICT - Information and communication technologies in education deal with the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) within educational technology. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICT_(education)

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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: How do you listen? Why is listening important?  What do you think you can do to improve your listening skills?

Mr. Viereck's Class - Add the Flipboard App to your mobile device

Daily Objectives:

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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:
CIT (Computer and Information Technology)  Also ICT - Information and communication technologies in education deal with the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) within educational technology. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICT_(education)

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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: How do you listen? Why is listening important?  What do you think you can do to improve your listening skills?

Mr. Viereck's Class - Add the Flipboard App to your mobile device

Daily Objectives:

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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:
CIT (Computer and Information Technology)  Also ICT - Information and communication technologies in education deal with the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) within educational technology. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICT_(education)

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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: How do you listen? Why is listening important?  What do you think you can do to improve your listening skills?

Mr. Viereck's Class - Add the Flipboard App to your mobile device

Daily Objectives: 

9/2 Welcome

 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:
CIT (Computer and Information Technology)  Also ICT - Information and communication technologies in education deal with the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) within educational technology. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICT_(education)

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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: How do you listen? Why is listening important?  What do you think you can do to improve your listening skills?

Mr. Viereck's Class - Add the Flipboard App to your mobile device

Daily Objectives: 

• Using the World Wide Web and a blog, students will describe similarities and differences, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 80% on writing rubric.
• 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.
• Given a variety of multimedia texts and videos, students will analyze online issues and tecnological effects, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 80% on writing rubric.
• Students will watch videos and complete an assessment with 80% or better.

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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: Web Page Design/HTML - The basic idea is this... A web page is nothing more than a file, a HTML file to be exact. It's called HTML because web page documents have the file extension .html or .htm. HTML stands for Hyper Text Mark-up Language. (If you are unclear about this file extension stuff, then you really are newbie!!

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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: How do you listen? Why is listening important?  What do you think you can do to improve your listening skills?

Mr. Viereck's Class - Add the Flipboard App to your mobile device

Daily Objectives: 

• Students will read the text on HTML Links to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 80% on writing rubric.
• After reading the text, students will complete the HTML Links assessment, with a score of 9 out of 10 or better.
• Using Dreamweaver students will create an HTML Web Page, with a student performance at the basic level