Friday, September 26, 2008

DO NOW


FAMOUS QUOTE,"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."  --Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865
DO NOW
What personal traits does adversity test?  What traits does having power test? Do you agree with Lincoln's statement?  Explain  in 4-6 sentences.

AGENDA:  Your Do Now- 15 minutes
1)  Post to your blog-DO NOW
2)  Have your process journal & blueprint out.
3)  You should leave today with your title, and your rules typed.

OBJECTIVE:  TLW use process journal & blue print to create their product-Newsletter, powerpoint or  brochure.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008


OBJECTIVE: TLW relearn how to log into their blog and begin their Project in Word.
DO NOW: DO NOW: "The most wasted day of all is that on which we have not laughed."  Sebastian Roch Nicolas Chamfort, 1741-1794

Have you laughed today?  What makes you laugh?  Is there any type of "humor" that does not amuse you?
ASSIGN YOURSELF: NO HOMEWORK

AGENDA;  
1) Log into your blog
2)Post your DO NOW to your blog.
THINK, PAIR & SHARE PROCESS JOURNAL-BLUEPRINTS!!

3)Demonstrate how to OPEN MSWORD
4)Demonstrate how to open all of the toolbars
5)Demonstrate how to use the Drawing toolbart for WORDART
6)Save the document to the computer as "shinojosa2015I" the same format as your username and gmail!!!  The letter "I" is for the first project in Technology.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

OBJECTIVE: TLWU how to use the MYP Process Journal to document their thinking procress before creating the product.

 ASSIGN YOURSELF: Quiz Monday!!

 DO NOW:  How would you change your plan?  Can you construct a blue print model of the document you will create when you come to the computer lab? Can you see your document’s color, font, pictures?

 AGENDA: 

1.  Begin completing Process Journal. -You have 25 minutes to get the blue print done on the last page.  This is what your newsletter, PowerPoint, or brochure will look like with the information, pictures etc.  Students use crayons, pens, color pencils, etc.

2.    LAST- 20 minutes, Review for QUIZ Monday, withQUIA, game.  Please have all students take a blank sheet of paper out and write, their response to the QUIA game. (Notes)

3.  Let students know game will be on my blog for them to practice at home if they have Internet.


OBJECTIVE: TLWU how to use the MYP Design Cycle- Process Journal to document how they will create a product.

ASSIGN YOURSELF: Study for quiz tomorrow -vocabulary from Tuesday. 

DO NOW:  Take out your Process Journal.   Sub will go thru your Process Journal and initial & date how far you have completed.

AGENDA: 

1.  Begin completing Process Journal

2.  LAST- 15 minutes, Review for QUIZ today with QUIA, game.

3.  Let students know game will be on my blog for them to practice at home if they have internet.

MY EXPECTATION IS you are using your class time wisely,

Page 1-Tuesday,

Page-2-Monday,

Page 3-5 Thursday-& Review for QUIZ

FRIDAY you have a quiz & PROCESS JOURNAL IS DUE!!

CLASSES THAT DO NOT BEHAVE WILL HAVE EXTRA WORK, AND NO COMPUTERS ON TUESDAY!!

Monday, September 15, 2008

September 15, 2008

ASSIGN YOURSELF:  Process Journal Due Friday!!
DO NOW:  Answer the following question:  
AGENDA:
FIRST-->CHOOSE WHICH COPYRIGHT YOU WANT TO USE FOR YOUR NEWSLETTER: ARTWORK, MUSIC OR GAMES.
2) Write the information from the internet research(the 3 rules) , the 2 images you have chosen to include, and the two examples of fair use, that you will use.
2)Research the following links about copyright laws.

3) Print information needed to complete your process journal

Friday, September 12, 2008

8TH GRADE QUIZ

ASSIGN YOURSELF: NO HOMEWORK

DO NOW:  Log into your blog, by yourself

AGENDA:  TAKE QUIZ!!

1.   Select new post
2.  Go to my blog- COPY QUIZ QUESTION HOW?
3.  highlight questions
4.  click "edit" from the drop down menu on the top of your screen next to "File"
5.  Then select "copy"
6.  go to your blog "new post" 
7.  select "edit" from the drop down menu then select "paste"
 

QUIZ QUESTIONS: 10 points each question
1.  Explain the steps of the design cycle.
2. Explain what your gmail account should be:
3. What should your password be?
4. Do you have a Techconnect log in?  If so what is it?
5.  What is the URL for your blog?

Tuesday, September 9, 2008













ASSIGN YOURSELF:  STUDY FOR QUIZ!
DO NOW:    TAKE NOTES:  Design Cycle  Process=> Investigate-->Analyze->Plan-->Analyze-->Create-->Anaylyze-->Evaluate
 TEST FRIDAY:  You must be able to log into your blog successfully and explain the design cycle process.  What happens in between Investigate, Plan, Create & Evaluate??  REVIEW, ANALYZE YOUR PINK SHEET !!

AGENDA: IN CLASS:

1.  Log into your blog
2.  Finish the following assignments: Due Friday
  • Each must be at least 2 paragraphs and must contain at least 6 sentences)
  • Use the (ABC check) to proof your spelling
  • You can add pictures to help you be more visual.
-->"How is IDEA Mission different?"
-->"How can I become the IB Learner ?"
--> "What have I learned in the last week at IDEA Mission?"
-->"How is MYP Technology different from your other computer classes?"
-->"How can I become a successful IDEA Mission students?"

3.  REGISTER FOR FOR   TechCONNECT.
Class Name:Mr. Franklin's Class
Class Key:fhx

To use this program, do the following:

  1. Visit http://www.techconnect.glencoe.com
  2. Select "I am a student." and click Register.
  3. Enter the Class Key in the field provided.
  4. If you are already a registered student of TechCONNECT, log on and enter this additional Class Key on your home page.