MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009

OBJECTIVE:  I will learn how computers store various types of data.

DO NOW: Is it important to learn about the history of Technology? Explain

HOMEWORK: RESEARCH-PROCESS JOURNAL-PLAN- Pages 1,2

AGENDA: DO NOW: ALWAYS FIRST!

1) Take out homework- Techknowledge booklet & PROCESS JOURNAL--

FROM POWERPOINT (2 WEEKS AGO)

2) Write your homework in your planner! 

3) Choose a topic- to research :

Music Music Music

Photography Photography Photography

Movies Movies Movies

Games Games Games

4) Begin your research on your process journal click on the links above! 

ASSIGNMENT DUE MONDAY: March 2. Process Journal Daily Check for a grade!

Use a word processing application to create a report that explains how computers and digital technology have changed a particular area related to entertainment. Here are some possible topics: Music Photography Movies (you might want to emphasize special effects) Games

3.	Because you want to make certain that anyone can look at your report, you are going to present it as a Web page (not as a word processingdocument). You do this by saving the document as a Web page or by using a template.

4.	Create your document as either a Web page template or a blank word processing document. Make sure you save it as a Web page if you start by using a blank word processing document.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009

OBJECTIVE: I will be assessed on what I have learned about Keyboarding Standards.

DO NOW: Review for QUIZ, Win a million

HOMEWORK: File formats to add to your Tech knowledge booklet.   PAPER IS ON MY PRINTER IF YOU NEED MORE.  Just add to your current booklet. See screenshots posted today for words and definitions. There are a total of 17 words -->

AGENDA:

1) Do Now: 10 min  Win a million then take quiz.

2) Take Quiz

3) Finish typing your story today in MS Word. (20 minutes)

4) Screenshot your work EVERYDAY to your blog, so I can see your progress. 

(5 minutes)

5) GRADE YOUR CLASSMATES POWERPOINT & THIS WEEK'S ASSIGNMENT.

Leave them a comment, use the RUBRIC as a guide to grading them.  Grade them on a scale of 1-10.  10 being a 100. :0)

 WE WILL CONTINUE ON MONDAY PRESENTING EACH BLOG'S BUBBLESHARE.

6) Read TECHCONNECT. ACCESS CODES FOR NEXT WEEK:

Computer Software & File Formats 6th-ac141, 7th-ac148, 8th-ac156. (15 minutes)

WORKING ON FUTURE PROJECTS WILL ALWAYS BE A PLUS FOR YOU!!

7)FEED THE HUNGRY

8) TYPING BITES THE DUST!

 THE BEST CLASS WILL GET CINNAMON ROLLS OR FRESH DONUTS ON MONDAY! REMEMBER THAT MEANS the class that has :

1) 100% CLASS COMPLETED this weeks assignment and posted to their blog.

2) The entire class respected Mrs. Balderas

3) The entire class demonstrated integrity when taking their quiz.

SET KINDER TO STARFALL TO HELP SUB-JOSEPH :0) 

THANK YOU!

OBJECTIVE: I will learn how to use spell check and formatting toolbars.

DO NOW: How can you become more proficient in Keyboarding?

Response & post to your blog 4-6 sentences always! 

ASSIGN YOURSELF; Webpage created in WORD DUE FRIDAY-screenshot to your blog!

NO EXCUSES!

AGENDA:

1) Do Now: 10 min

2) Read TECHCONNECT. ACCESS CODES FOR THE WEEK: 6th-ac060, 7th-ac134, 8th-ac147. (15 minutes)

3) Finish typing your story today in MS Word. (20 minutes) Use spellcheck to make corrections.

4) Screenshot your work EVERYDAY to your blog, so I can see your progress. (5 minutes)  

5)Review for this week's quiz. WIN A MILLION! (5 minutes)

TOMORROW I WILL BE OUT, THE BEST CLASS WILL GET CINNAMON ROLLS OR FRESH DONUTS ON MONDAY! REMEMBER THAT MEANS the class that has :

1) 100% CLASS COMPLETED this weeks assignment and posted to their blog.

2) The entire class respected  Mrs. Balderas 

3) The entire class demonstrated integrity when taking their quiz.  IF THERE IS TALKING YOU WILL BE ASSIGNED DETENTION JUST AS IF YOU WERE BENCHMARK TESTING OR TAKS.  

OBJECTIVE: I will learn how to use Keyboarding standards to create a webpage.

DO NOW: How can learning how to use Keyboarding rules help you in the future?

Response & post to your blog 4-6 sentences always!  Take out your 1 page story.

ASSIGN YOURSELF; Webpage created in WORD DUE FRIDAY-screenshot to your blog!

NO EXCUSES!

AGENDA:

1) Do Now: 10 min

2) Read TECHCONNECT.  ACCESS CODES FOR THE WEEK: 6th-ac060, 7th-ac134, 8th-ac147. (15 minutes)

3) Begin typing your story today in MS Word. (20 minutes)

4) In class decide how you will add your em-dash, en-dash, and smart quotes to your story.

5) Screenshot your work EVERYDAY to your blog, so I can see your progress. (5 minutes)

6)Review for this week's quiz. WIN A MILLION! (5 minutes)

FEBRuary 16, 2009, MONDAY

OBJECTIVE: I will learn how to use bubbleshare to create a slideshow and post to my blog.

DO NOW: Take out your homework -Technology booklet.

How can learning how to use bubble share be helpful in evaluating others PowerPoint?

Type your response to your blog 4-6 sentences always!

ASSIGN YOURSELF; Word->Web page DUE FRIDAY, NO EXCUSES!

TONIGHT -(ONE PAGE STORY) DUE TOMORROW! READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW!

Have you ever explained to someone how to operate a camera, tie a knot, or prepare a favorite recipe? Think of a time when you told someone how to do something. In this activity, you will write a one-page short story about an event, using all the keyboarding standards you have learned in this activity. Your story can be part fiction: you can invent and add details to make it funny, exciting, or interesting to read.

TECHCONNECT. ACCESS CODES FOR THE WEEK:

6th-ac060, 7th-ac134, 8th-ac157

AGENDA:

1) Do Now-10 min

2) When you are finished with your DO NOW, go directly to your PowerPoint!

I will be going around checking your DO NOW, so keep one Safari window showing with your blog. (20 minutes)

3) When you hear the timer for the 2nd time,

STEPS TO FOLLOW FOR BUBBLE SHARE!

1. Everyone will take screenshots of their slides. (one screenshot for every slide a total of 6 screenshots)
   
2. EVERYONE will go to--> BUBBLE SHARE
   
3. Create an account, type your name, your email address, password MUST BE THE SAME AS YOUR BLOG PASSWORD!
   
4. Click on I agree to the Terms and conditions, then select CREATE ACCOUNT.
5. Click on "New Album"
6. Album Name is "My Dream Computer"
7. Click "browse for photos"
8. Select "Desktop"
9. Highlight all 6 screenshots that are listed as pictures.
10. Select an album theme
11. Then select the "next button" by click on the word
12. Select "edit your album" by click on the word
13. Select "Blog Album" by click on the word
14. Select the "Bubble Slider" with "medium size"
15. Then when you see this: Copy and Paste the following HTML code to your blog:
16. Then COPY the code.
    
17. Create a "new post" and click on the CONTROL KEY and right click with your mouse.
18. Select, "paste"
19. Select, "publish post"
20. NOW EVERYONE CAN SEE YOUR POWERPOINT SLIDER SHOW!
21. TURN IN YOUR PROCESS JOURNAL FOR THIS PROJECT.

4) Those of you who finish early PLEASE START READING THIS WEEK'S ASSIGNMENT

IN TECHCONNECT. ACCESS CODES FOR THE WEEK:

6th-ac060, 7th-ac134, 8th-ac147

THIS WEEKS WIN A MILLION

THIS WEEKS RAGS TO RICHES