8/24/15 – DO NOW: The definition of “bookmark” is to save the URL of a Web page for easy access in the future.
Copy and paste one of your favorite bookmarks.
7th Grade
I CAN . . . examine (look at; inspect) Google images & sort (group; classify) the settings in order to find non-copyrighted images.
1. Go over searching images and use without copyrighting. Using the proper tools and settings:
2. Go over where and how to save pictures and name files.
3. Follow this document as a class over the next several days to complete the Nametag Assignment.
4. When you are done, save it to Public Data->Chiaramonte->Class Period Folder.
8th Grade
I CAN visualize (imagine; think about) the purpose of a website and examine (look at; inspect) several examples of quality web design. I CAN read and analyze (break apart; study the pieces) the rubric for my website project.
Things to consider:
1. Who is my audience?
2. What style of writing should I use?
3. What images should I use?
4. What fonts should I use?
5. How much writing should I do?
Must Have Pages (requirements):
Homepage
About Me
Projects
Digital Citizenship
Feedback Form for Readers
Reflection on the Process
Here is the Rubricfor how you will be graded. You will keep your site updated throughout the course posting updates as we complete projects.
8th Grade: Globaloria &/or Code.org (Password on the left side of board)
4/6/15 -Do Now – A digital citizen is one who knows what is right and wrong, exhibits intelligent technology behavior, and makes good choices when using technology.
Provide one example of a person demonstrating good digital citizenship.
I CAN. . . examine (look at; inspect)designing tools in Flash Pro, andutilize (put to use) them tocreate (put together) the graphics in my game.
I CAN. . . demonstrate (show; make plain) my understanding of basic tools in Flash Professional and sequence (put in order; put in a series) of code using ActionScript 3.0.
4/6/15 -Do Now – A digital citizen is one who knows what is right and wrong, exhibits intelligent technology behavior, and makes good choices when using technology.
Provide one example of a person demonstrating good digital citizenship.
I CANobserve (watch; notice) the BrainPop videos on Computer Science & provide the correct results (give an answer) for the quizzes & interpret (explain the meaning; make clear) the new CS terms in my own words.
1. I put a document in your Z-Middle All Folder called CS Terms 1 Online Safety. Instructions are on there. Make sure you email me your quiz scores. CHECK THE TO MAKE SURE YOU TYPED THE EMAIL CORRECTLY BEFORE YOU SEND!
8th Grade: Globaloria & Code.org (Password on the left side of board)
3/23/15 – DO NOW: Definition of “Blog”: A journal or log posted on the Web.
Remember to use complete sentences with proper grammar & punctuation. Use “blog” in a sentence.
I CAN. . . examine (look at; inspect)designing tools in Flash Pro, andutilize (put to use) them tocreate (put together) the graphics in my game.
I CAN. . . demonstrate (show; make plain) my understanding of basic tools in Flash Professional and sequence (put in order; put in a series) of code using ActionScript 3.0.
3/23/15 – DO NOW: The definition of “Digital Citizenship” is: To practice appropriate and responsible behavior when using technology.
Provide at least one example of good “Digital Citizenship”. Remember to use complete sentences with proper grammar & punctuation.
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I CANobserve (watch; notice) the video about digital access and express my thoughts on the exit ticket. Additionally, I can summarize (sum it up; give a short version) each of the 9 elements of Digital Citizenship in a Google Doc.
1/20/15 – Do Now Interactive Log – “Computer Virus” – Computer program designed to infect a computer system in order to cause harm or destroy files or program.
How does a computer virus get on a computer in the first place? There are several ways it can happen. Ask a friend if you need to.
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7th & 8th GRADE: Finish the work from Friday
I CANobserve (watch; notice) the BrainPop videos on Computer Science & provide the correct results (give an answer) for the quizzes & interpret (explain the meaning; make clear) the new CS terms in my own words,
1. I put a document in your Z-Middle All Folder called CS Terms 1 Online Safety. Instructions are on there. Make sure you email me your quiz scores.
1/15/15 – DO NOW – In your opinion, what is the most important thing you have learned in this class so far? Answers will vary.
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8th GRADE work on Globaloria.
7th GRADE work below:
I CANobserve (watch; notice) the video on Digital Imprint and visualize (imagine; think about) what kind of imprint I want to leave by describing (tell about; explain) details (exact items; specific) in two paragraphs with Google Docs.
Part I: Create a Google Doc, Name It, and Move It To The Correct Folder
1. Go to Apps (the colorful waffle) in the top left corner of your browser.
Click on Google Docsand then click on the blue + circle in the bottom right corner to create a new Google Doc.
2. Label your new Doc: FirstL_Digital Imprint. Example: VinnyC_Digital Resume
3. Click File–>Move to Folder–>Z Middle All (This way it is in the correct folder).
Part II: Digital Imprint
1. Read these questions before watching the video. Keep these in mind while watching…
Q1: When do you think your Digital Imprint began?
Q2: What kinds of thoughts come to mind while watching this video?
2. After watching, write a paragraph (5 sentence minimum) answering questions (Q1-Q3) below in the Google Doc you just created:
Q1. When do you think your Digital Imprint began? (You may want to ask your parents about when they began posting information about you online when you get home tonight.)
Q2. What kinds of thoughts come to mind while watching this video?
Q3. What kind of information, gaming, pictures, etc…do know has been posted about you? Think of your social media or your parents online activities too.
3. Next, Google yourself using your first and last name and hometown e.g.“John Smith, Birmingham AL”. Use quotation marks (” “) for a more accurate search. Answer these questions (Q4-Q8) in a new paragraph (5 sentence minimum) in same Doc.
Q4. What did you discover? Anything?
Q5. Think about the specific “footprints” or information you or someone else leaves behind on websites (such as what you viewed, typed, or accessed). If this was the only information someone had about you, what would they think about you?
Q6. What assumptions would they make about your habits & behaviors?
Q7. What does your web presence say about you?
Q8. What kind of a web presence do you want to have in the future and what can you do to ensure (to make happen) you get that?
Part III: Make a Taxedo
1. Create a Tagxedo showing your Digital Footprint based on what you do online. Click on Tagxedo to get started.
2. Select load to begin typing in words that represent your digital footprint.
3. Change the theme, font, shape, color, orientation, even change word sizes & locations, etc.
4. Click Save/Share when you are finish. Select 16MP JPG (see picture below). Save As toH: Drive–>IntroToComputer or Webdesign.
5. When it is done loading it will give you some options, select No Thanks. See the image below for an example.
6. Put a copy in Computer–>Public Data–>Chiaramonte–>(Class) Period folder.
Here is an example of one that was made by typing in my blog address:
You could easily do this with one of your favorite websites.
7. Make sure you have saved a copy in Computer–>Public Data–>Chiaramonte–>(Class) Period folder.
Part IV: Digital Footprint Quiz
1. Take the quiz in this link to see if you need to start improving your Digital Resume, DCfootprintquiz. There are only 8 multiple choice questions. You are the only one who will see your score, this is just for your information.
Part V: After Completion
Finish anything you did not finish from earlier this week. Check your grade & Z Middle All Folder for any comments or corrects I made to your work.
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