9/12 Internet Perils

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

Gmail and Blog Information
 

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

ICT Essentials
Question of the Day: What do you think are the dangers of when using the Internet?
 
Daily Objectives: 

Discuss Computer and Internet Safety.

Describe Students Expectations and Responsibilities.

Create, Customize, and Modify a Blog.

Write Blog Posts using proper grammar and spelling.

Identify and Observe the East Orange School Districts Guidelines for Acceptable Internet Use.

Word of the Day: Internet - a global system of interconnected computer networks.

HTML
Question of the Day: What do you think are the dangers of when using the Internet?
 
Daily Objectives: 

Discuss Computer and Internet Safety.

Describe Students Expectations and Responsibilities.

Create, Customize, and Modify a Blog.

Write Blog Posts using proper grammar and spelling.

Identify and Observe the East Orange School Districts Guidelines for Acceptable Internet Use.

Word of the Day: Internet - a global system of interconnected computer networks.

9/8 Technology

Post a response to the Question of the Day using complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Gmail & Blog Information

ICT Essentials 

Question of the Day: Does modern technology make life more convenient or was life better when technology was simpler?

Daily Objectives: 

Discuss Class Policies and Procedures.

Identify Class Rules and Requirements.

Describe Students Expectations and Responsibilities.

Review Course Outline Demonstrate Proper Behavior.

Word of the Day: Technology - Tools that help people do things better.

HTML 

Question of the Day: Does modern technology make life more convenient or was life better when technology was simpler?

Daily Objectives: 

Discuss Class Policies and Procedures.

Identify Class Rules and Requirements.

Describe Students Expectations and Responsibilities.

Review Course Outline Demonstrate Proper Behavior.

Word of the Day: Technology - Tools that help people do things better.

The Questions of the Day is worth 2 points each day.  

Rubric

1 Point - Answer the question.

2 Points - Answer the question using complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation. Communicates intended message clearly.

3 Points - Extra Credit for exceptional written post.

2 point sample post answer - 

Technology does make life more convenient because if you ever need to look something up really quick you don't have to go all the way to the library and look for it, you can just get on the computer and look it up on Google, Yahoo, etc. But then again life was better when technology was simpler because cell phones did not have so many features and with those features it brings addiction and if someone finds our phone with so much of our personal life in it they can steal our identity, or find out where you live, etc.

9/2 Changing Paradigm

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


ICT Essentials
Question of the Day: Why do schools need to educate students differently?
Daily Objectives: 

Discuss Class Policies and Procedures.

Identify Class Rules and Requirements.

Describe Students Expectations and Responsibilities.

Review Course Outline Demonstrate Proper Behavior.

Word of the Day: Paradigm shift: A paradigm is our perception of reality, our view of the world. It is our interpretation of events based on previous teaching we have received.

HTML
Question of the Day: Why do schools need to educate students differently?
Daily Objectives: 

Discuss Class Policies and Procedures.

Identify Class Rules and Requirements.

Describe Students Expectations and Responsibilities.

Review Course Outline Demonstrate Proper Behavior.

Word of the Day: Paradigm shift: A paradigm is our perception of reality, our view of the world. It is our interpretation of events based on previous teaching we have received.

9/1 Day 1

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

 
Julian Treasure: 5 ways to listen better

ICT Essentials
Question of the Day: Why is listening important?  What do you think you can do to improve your listening skills?
Daily Objectives: 

Discuss Class Policies and Procedures.

Identify Class Rules and Requirements.

Describe Students Expectations and Responsibilities.

Review Course Outline Demonstrate Proper Behavior.

Word of the Day: ICT Essentials - Stands for "Information and Communication Technologies." ICT refers to technologies that provide access to information through telecommunications. It is similar to Information Technology (IT), but focuses primarily on communication technologies. This includes the Internet, wireless networks, cell phones, and other communication mediums.

HTML
Question of the Day: Why is listening important?  What do you think you can do to improve your listening skills?
Daily Objectives: 

Discuss Class Policies and Procedures.

Identify Class Rules and Requirements.

Describe Students Expectations and Responsibilities.

Review Course Outline Demonstrate Proper Behavior.

Word of the Day: HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the set of markup symbols or codes inserted in a file intended for display on a World Wide Web browser page. The markup tells the Web browser how to display a Web page's words and images for the user. Each individual markup code is referred to as an element (but many people also refer to it as a tag).

Rubric

Rubric  for The Questions of the Day 

Worth 2 points each day.  

1 Point - Answer the question.

2 Points - Answer the question using complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation. Communicates intended message clearly.

3 Points - Extra Credit for exceptional written post.

2 point sample post answer - 

Technology does make life more convenient because if you ever need to look something up really quick you don't have to go all the way to the library and look for it, you can just get on the computer and look it up on Google, Yahoo, etc. But then again life was better when technology was simpler because cell phones did not have so many features and with those features it brings addiction and if someone finds our phone with so much of our personal life in it they can steal our identity, or find out where you live, etc.

 

 Essay/Writing Rubric

Percentage
85	Content & Organization	• Communicates intended message to intended audience • Relates to topic • Opening and closing • Focused • Logical progression of ideas • Transitions • Appropriate details and information
5	Usage	• Tense formation • Subject-verb agreement • Pronouns usage/agreement • Word choice/meaning • Proper modifiers
5	Sentence Construction	• Variety of type, structure, and length • Correct construction
5	Mechanics	• Spelling • Capitalization • Punctuation

 

Welcome

Parents and Students:

Welcome to another exciting school year!  My name is Mr. Viereck and I will be the teacher for ICT Essentials and HTML.

The 21st century requires students to develop and use new skills. I use a Hybrid method of teaching. Hybrid courses pair the best features of face-to-face teaching with the best options in online learning to promote active and independent learning. Many assignments can be done at home with a computer and Internet access. Although a computer at would greatly enhance the learning experience, it is not necessary.

ICT Essentials and HTML will facilitate the cross-discipline application of academic knowledge, creativity, design, and innovation skills with the integration of the Internet and digital media into the study of cutting-edge topics in science and technology. This course will feature problem-based learning and comprehensive projects as the primary instructional methodology for all students.

Students should sign up for a Google/Gmail account before school starts.  (Be sure to write writes down the Username and Password).  We will use many of Google’s online tools, including Documents, Gmail, Sites and Blogger.  More information about this course is available at the class website: http://viereckquestion.blogspot.com. If you have any questions or comments feel free to call me at 973 266-7334 or e-mail at v.vierick@eastorange.k12.nj.us.

           

Parents, should sign up for a Parent & Student Engrade account at: http://www.engrade.com/user/signup-student.php. The account is free and your information will be kept private. An Engrade account will give you access to child’s grades and attendance.  Engrade’s messaging feature is a great way for us to communicate.

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ICT Essentials

6/7 Homework

Post a response to the Question of the Day in 5 minutes or less, using complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.



 
ICT Essentials 1    
Question of the Day: Read: Imagine a world with no homework: A Q and A with Alfie Kohn - Do you think that homework has made you a better student?  Is homework necessary or just a waste of time?

Daily Objectives: 

Use a spreadsheet to collect and evaluate data.

Enter data and add mathematical formulas to a spreadsheet.

Evaluate and interpret data on a spreadsheet.

Generate charts and graphs from data on a spreadsheet.

Format a spreadsheet.

Word of the Day:  Homework - Schoolwork that a student is required to do at home.

 

ICT Essentials 2

Question of the Day: Read: Imagine a world with no homework: A Q and A with Alfie Kohn - Do you think that homework has made you a better student?  Is homework necessary or just a waste of time?
Daily Objectives: 

Describe and use Sequential Processing in a computer program.

Describe and use Conditional Programming Logic in a computer program.

Describe Use of Variables in a computer program.

Describe and use Iterative Processing in a computer program.

Describe and use Boolean Logic in a computer program

Word of the Day: