Extra Credit

I hope you are having a wonderful vacation!  I have listed some extra credit assignments for the Vacation.  Please fell free to do as many assignments as you would like.  You must complete the assignment and follow the directions.  No partial credit will be given.  It is important that you follow Netiquette rule and regulations.  (Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)

50 Points
Sign into http://draft.blogger.com/

Make Blogger in Draft my default dashboard.

Customize your Blog with the new Blogger Template Designer. 

100 Points
Take 10 or more photos of your family and friends.  Make a slide show with captions and music.  Post it in MyCampus  you may use any slide show maker program or online slide show maker.

100 Points
Participate in the Discussions in Forum in My Campus.

100 Points
Read a Technology article from an online newspaper or news service.  Write a review of the article.  Summarize the article and then give your opinion in a 100 word essay.

Articles
Industry Makes Pitch That Smartphones Belong in Classroom
Social-Tech Behavior: What’s Right, What’s Wrong?

3/29 Help Websites

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)

Have a Wonderful Vacation!!! Please take this time to make up all your work. I will also post some extra credit work starting tomorrow on this blog and in MyCampus.

ICT Essentials 1

Have you used a web site to help pass a class?
Thanks to some new web sites, students can make use of the internet to enhance their ability to study. Is this the wave of the future or a case of an academic ethics violation?

VIDEO SAMPLE

ICT Essentials 2

Have you used a web site to help pass a class?
Thanks to some new web sites, students can make use of the internet to enhance their ability to study. Is this the wave of the future or a case of an academic ethics violation?

3/26 Walking with Electronics

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)


ICT Essentials 1

Read the article: Walking+Using Wireless Device=Risky Behavior

Do you think this should be a concern at Campus High School? Do you think that this is one of the reasons why students are not suppose to use their electronic devices in school?

ICT Essentials 2

Read the article: Walking+Using Wireless Device=Risky Behavior

Do you think this should be a concern at Campus High School? Do you think that this is one of the reasons why students are not suppose to use their electronic devices in school?

3/25 Credible Sources

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)

ICT Essentials 1
Why do you think it is important to include information from several credible resources when creating a research project?  How do you know if a source is credible?

ICT Essentials 2
In your own way describe how a computer uses binary code to processes information. 

3/24 Games Benefits

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)

ICT Essentials 1
What do you think the benefits are to using video games in the classroom?  Are there any negatives? 

ICT Essentials 2
What do you think the benefits are to using video games in the classroom?  Are there any negatives? 

3/23 Mobile Learning

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)

ICT Essentials 1
Do you think that you can learn more using mobile learning?  Why?  Would you reccommend using mobile learning at Campus High School?  Write an email to the school administration and board of education stating your opinion.

ICT Essentials 2
Do you think that you can learn more using mobile learning?  Why?  Would you reccommend using mobile learning at Campus High School?  Write an email to the school administration and board of education stating your opinion.

3/22 Technology and People

(You only have 5 minutes to answer this question)
(Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)

ICT Essentials 1
Do you think that people change technology or does technology change people? Why? 

ICT Essentials 2
Why do you think there are so many different types of computer?