Applied Technology
Computers and Technology

 

COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY: SPRING SEMESTER

APRIL, 2025

DATE

Information/Activities/Projects

IMPORTANT COMPTECH INFORMATION:

TUE

4/1

   

 

BELLRINGER: FINISH THE AI TOOLS TEST. This will go into the gradebook as an ASSESSMENT, so give strong effort! I have just taken out the PartyRock Question, as there was just too much variation in the problem. I will give you full credit for it if you put SOMETHING in the answer block and complete the new extra credit question. Please attend to these.

 

WORK DAY:

OUR CURRENT PROJECT: The ANIMATED SOCIAL MEDIA POST PROJECT.

WHAT'S NEXT: The FUTURE WAR TIMELINE AND ANALYSIS PROJECT. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, THIS IS A VERY COMPLICATED PROJECT!

MON

3/31

   

 

BELLRINGER: Hey! We've been learning a TON of AI stuff lately and we haven't had a TEST or a QUIZ or anything... Let's fix that! Please complete the AI TOOLS TEST. This will go into the gradebook as an ASSESSMENT, so give strong effort!

 

WORK DAY (IF YOU HAVE ANY TIME! YOU WON'T!):

OUR CURRENT PROJECT: The ANIMATED SOCIAL MEDIA POST PROJECT.

THU

3/27

&

FRI

3/28

   

 

BELLRINGER: We complete the DAILY EXERCISE- LAUREN'S KIDS.

LET'S TRY TO GET SOME AI GENERATED MUSIC: Please complete the DAILY EXERCISE: AI ANIMATED SOCIAL MEDIA POST MUSIC. You will need to start an account with the website. Please use your school email for this!

When you have done your brainstorming regarding your POSTER message and your design, please complete the INTERNET SAFETY POSTER PROJECT PRELIMINARY DATA FORM. This will be a 20 point assignment in the gradebook as part of the poster project.

 

WORK DAY:

OUR NEXT PROJECT: THE INTERNET SAFETY POSTER PROJECT. This is due today!

WHAT'S NEXT? The ANIMATED SOCIAL MEDIA POST PROJECT.

TUE

3/25

&

WED

3/26

   

 

BELLRINGER: We review what will happen to really good HUSKY MASCOT LOGOS!

We will also be watching a video and completing the DAILY EXERCISE- "WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING"

 

WORK DAY: THE HUSKY MASCOT LOGO. PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS PROJECT CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START! USE DALL-E, THE NEW AI IMAGE GENERATOR FOR THIS PROJECT. This project is due at the end of class today!

OUR NEXT PROJECT: THE INTERNET SAFETY POSTER PROJECT. Next class period, we will preview this and you should have an idea what your ideas are for your poster and what elements you will need to put together for the project.

When you have done your brainstorming regarding your POSTER message and your design, please complete the INTERNET SAFETY POSTER PROJECT PRELIMINARY DATA FORM.

MON

3/24

   

 

BELLRINGER: DAILY EXERCISE: THE "B-SIDES" RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT. Time to use AI for some research and analysis. Let's listen to some REALLY OLD MUSIC first...

 

FOR TODAY: 20 PEOPLE DID NOT SUBMIT THEIR SMALL BUSINESS ADVERTISEMENT ON 3/13. IF YOU DO NOT EMAIL THIS TO ME BY THE END OF THE DAY, YOU WILL RECEIVE A PERMANENT ZERO.

THE HUSKY MASCOT LOGO. PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS PROJECT CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START! USE DALL-E, THE NEW AI IMAGE GENERATOR FOR THIS PROJECT!

WHAT'S ON DECK? THE INTERNET SAFETY POSTER PROJECT. Next class period, we will preview this and you should have an idea what your ideas are for your poster and what elements you will need to put together for the project.

WED

3/12

   

 

BELLRINGER: DAILY EXERCISE- "PARTYROCK COIN FLIP." This should be pretty simple. Follow the instructions to create a coin flip. MAKE SURE YOU COPY THE WEBSITE ADDRESS FOR YOUR APP IN THE DAILY EXERCISE.

IN ADDITION: Mr. Burkhard demonstrates how to create a LOGO using CANVA and AI. Please include a prominent LOGO in your GRAND OPENING ADVERTISEMENT.

 

FOR TODAY: Our first actual AI project for this quarter is THE SMALL BUSINESS GRAND OPENING ADVERTISEMENT. For this project, you will be selecting a business and creating a PROFESSIONAL looking GRAND OPENING AD for the business. You will be using the AI Image Generation Tools on CANVA to do so. Instructions are on the PROJECT FORM. FOR TODAY- I WILL BE VISITING YOU TO RECOMMEND SOME CHANGES IN YOUR ADVERTISEMENT DESIGN. THIS IS PART OF THE PROCESS!

OUR NEXT PROJECT: THE HUSKY MASCOT LOGO. PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS PROJECT CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START! USE DALL-E, THE NEW AI IMAGE GENERATOR FOR THIS PROJECT!

MON

3/10

&

TUE

3/11

   

 

BELLRINGER- From now on, we will be doing our DAILY EXERCISES at the start of each class period. With this in mind, please complete the DAILY EXERCISE: AI STORIES AND ILLUSTRATIONS.

This will go into the gradebook as a 25 point assignment for the day. I will be grading YOUR WRITING PORTION of this assignment very closely, so give strong effort, just as you would in LA class!

 
     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-20 POINTS!
 
DUE MONDAY: DAILY EXERCISE- "PARTYROCK MINDMAP- BECOME AN EXPERT" Follow the instructions, but this one is pretty easy, all you have to do is learn something new and answer some questions! This will be worth 10 points. FOR SOME REASON, ONLY 5 PEOPLE COMPLETED THIS BEFORE CLASS TODAY?

FOR TODAY: Our first actual AI project for this quarter is THE SMALL BUSINESS GRAND OPENING ADVERTISEMENT. For this project, you will be selecting a business and creating a PROFESSIONAL looking GRAND OPENING AD for the business. You will be using the AI Image Generation Tools on CANVA to do so. Instructions are on the PROJECT FORM.

WED

3/5

&

THU

3/6

   

 

BELLRINGER- NO BELLRINGERS TODAY, PLEASE GET RIGHT TO WORK ON YOUR COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY MIDTERM EXAMINATION.

  • EXAM RULES are in effect! No talking, no looking around at the computers of others, no being disruptive. If you are talking or being disruptive, I will IMMEDIATELY THROW YOU AND WHOEVER YOU ARE TALKING TO OUT OF CLASS and you will BOTH receive a ZERO on this Midterm (it will be considered CHEATING.)
  • Read all instructions! Most points are lost because students do not properly follow instructions.
  • Make sure you make all of the proper folders and files for this practice Midterm.
  • You may NOT look up any answers, formulas or techniques today. You were supposed to have done that last class period!
  • This MIDTERM EXAM will be worth 20 percent of your grade for the entire semester.
  • You will need to complete your test by the end of class today.
  • SALEM: Complete the parts of the MIDTERM that you can.
 
     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-20 POINTS!
 
DUE MONDAY: DAILY EXERCISE- "PARTYROCK MINDMAP- BECOME AN EXPERT" Follow the instructions, but this one is pretty easy, all you have to do is learn something new and answer some questions! This will be worth 10 points. This was NOT completed today, it is due next class period for all students!

FOR TODAY:

MON

3/3

&

TUE

3/4

   

 

BELLRINGER- We quickly go over the rules for the COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY PRACTICE MIDTERM EXAMINATION:

  • EXAM RULES are in effect! No talking, no looking around at the computers of others, no being disruptive. If you are disruptive, I will IMMEDIATELY THROW YOU OUT OF CLASS and you will receive a ZERO on this Practice Midterm.
  • Read all instructions! Most points are lost because students do not properly follow instructions.
  • Make sure you make all of the proper folders and files for this practice Midterm.
  • You are allowed TODAY to look up information regarding this exam. I will answer questions only when you have tried to figure things out yourself. I WILL NOT be doing any problems for you!
  • This PRACTICE MIDTERM EXAM will be worth 100 points. I will be looking to see if you TRIED each problem. I will NOT be grading whether or not you did each problem correctly, that is YOUR job to figure out.
  • You will have next class period to complete this and it will go into the gradebook as a FINAL EXAMINATION, worth 20 percent of your grade for this semester.
  • The ACTUAL Midterm next class period will be similar in scope and content to this practice midterm.
  • SALEM: Complete the parts of the MIDTERM that you can.
 
     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-20 POINTS!
 
DUE MONDAY/ TUESDAY: Please complete DAILY EXERCISE: PARTY ROCK- IMAGE GENERATOR. Because there are so many requirements for this, it will be worth 20 points!
DUE MONDAY:

DAILY EXERCISE- "PARTYROCK MINDMAP- BECOME AN EXPERT" Follow the instructions, but this one is pretty easy, all you have to do is learn something new and answer some questions! This will be worth 10 points.

FOR TODAY:

THU

2/27

&

FRI

2/28

   

 

BELLRINGER- We spend some time reviewing how a checkbook works. Then, we complete the CHECKBOOK PROBLEM and the CHECKBOOK QUESTIONNAIRE. To receive credit for this 50 point assignment, you will need to complete the Questionnaire!

We also review the upcoming DAILY EXERCISE: PARTY ROCK- IMAGE GENERATOR.

 
     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-20 POINTS!
 
DUE THURSDAY/ FRIDAY COMPLETE THE DAILY EXERCISE- "MOOSE AND CROW" This will be an EASY assignment and will be worth 10 points and YOU decide how many points you get!
DUE MONDAY:

Please complete DAILY EXERCISE: PARTY ROCK- IMAGE GENERATOR. Because there are so many requirements for this, it will be worth 20 points!

FOR TODAY:

TUE

2/25

&

WED

2/26

   

 

BELLRINGER- How about a chance to earn some EXTRA CREDIT? No tricks or confusing questions this time, just a straight forward question (or two.) Please complete the THREE BUTTONS PUZZLER. Correct answers will be eligible for up to 8 extra credit points. NO DISCUSSING POSSIBLE ANSWERS!

 
     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-20 POINTS!
 
DUE TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY: COMPLETE THE DAILY EXERCISE- "THE WORLD'S BEST TOURNAMENT." We demonstrated this in class on MONDAY. Please complete it ON MONDAY (by Tuesday/Wednesday at the start of class at the latest)!
DUE THURSDAY/ FRIDAY

COMPLETE THE DAILY EXERCISE- "MOOSE AND CROW" This will be an ASSESSMENT grade and will be worth 10 points and YOU decide how many points you get!

FOR TODAY:

MON

2/24

   

 

BELLRINGER- MINI-PROJECT: Let's continue our look at some more things that CHAT GPT for you. This time, we consider CARS! Please complete the COMPTECH MINI-PROJECT: USING CHAT GPT, PART FOUR- CARS.

 
     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-20 POINTS!
 
DUE MONDAY: COMPLETE THE DAILY EXERCISE- "THE GOOGLE FORMULAS QUICK QUIZ." This will be an ASSESSMENT grade and will be worth 10 points!
DUE TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY:

COMPLETE THE DAILY EXERCISE- "THE WORLD'S BEST TOURNAMENT." We demonstrated this in class on MONDAY. Please complete it ON MONDAY (by Tuesday/Wednesday at the start of class at the latest)!

FOR TODAY:

THU

2/20

&

FRI

2/22

   

 

BELLRINGER- MINI-PROJECT: Let's continue our look at some more things that CHAT GPT for you. This time, we consider your HOUSE. Please complete the COMPTECH MINI-PROJECT: USING CHAT GPT, PART THREE- AROUND THE HOUSE.

THE MINI-PROJECT FOR TODAY: Google SHEETS does more than make graphs! It can also figure out math problems using formulas!

In preparation for the upcoming Google Formula Assignment, please review the video tutorial below:

THEN, COMPLETE THE GOOGLE FORMULAS ASSIGNMENT. This will be worth 20 points in the gradebook.

 
     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-10 POINTS!
 
DUE THURSDAY/ FRIDAY: COMPLETE THE DAILY EXERCISE- "THE WORLD'S BEST." This will be worth 10 points. PLEASE DO THIS ASSIGNMENT! It is a preview of one of our future projects and I expect all students to have this completed by next class period!
DUE MONDAY:

COMPLETE THE DAILY EXERCISE- "THE GOOGLE FORMULAS QUICK QUIZ." This will be an ASSESSMENT grade and will be worth 10 points!

FOR TODAY:

TUE

2/18

&

WED

2/19

   

 

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We start by analyzing THE DAILY EXERCISE: PREDICTING THE PRESIDENT

MINI-PROJECT: Let's look at some more things that CHAT GPT for you. This time, we consider FOOD. Please complete the COMPTECH MINI-PROJECT: USING CHAT GPT, PART TWO- FOOD.

 
     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-10 POINTS!
 
DUE TUESDAY/ WEDNESDAY: MAKE SURE TO COMPLETE THE DAILY EXERCISE: PREDICTING THE PRESIDENT before the start of next class period! 5 POINTS. This exercise will take some reading and some critical thinking to properly figure out.
DUE THURSDAY/ FRIDAY:

COMPLETE THE DAILY EXERCISE- "THE WORLD'S BEST." This will be worth 10 points. PLEASE DO THIS ASSIGNMENT! It is a preview of one of our future projects and I expect all students to have this completed by next class period!

FOR TODAY:

THU

2/13

&

FRI

2/14

   

 

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We start by analyzing THE DAILY EXERCISE- "FIRE ISLAND."

MINI-PROJECT: Let's start looking at what else CHAT GPT can do besides help you cheat on your school assignments. Please complete the COMPTECH MINI-PROJECT: USING CHAT GPT, PART ONE.

 
     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-10 POINTS!
 
DUE TUESDAY/ WEDNESDAY: COMPLETE THE DAILY EXERCISE- "FALSE STATEMENTS." This will be worth 5 points. PLEASE DO NOT LOOK UP THIS ANSWER, THAT WILL BE CONSIDERED CHEATING! SEE IF YOU CAN JUST FIGURE IT OUT!
DUE THURSDAY/ FRIDAY:

MAKE SURE TO COMPLETE THE DAILY EXERCISE: PREDICTING THE PRESIDENT before the start of next class period! 5 POINTS. This exercise will take some reading and some critical thinking to properly figure out.

FOR TODAY:

TUE

2/11

&

WED

2/12

   

 

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We start by analyzing THE DAILY EXERCISE- "FALSE STATEMENTS."

We also discuss "THE TEACHER'S LUNCH PROBLEM MINI-PROJECT," as well. Here is the link to Mr. B.'s sample spreadsheet.

 
     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-10 POINTS!
 
DUE TUESDAY/ WEDNESDAY: COMPLETE THE DAILY EXERCISE- "FALSE STATEMENTS." This will be worth 5 points. PLEASE DO NOT LOOK UP THIS ANSWER, THAT WILL BE CONSIDERED CHEATING! SEE IF YOU CAN JUST FIGURE IT OUT!
DUE THURSDAY/ FRIDAY:

COMPLETE THE DAILY EXERCISE- "FIRE ISLAND." This will be worth 5 points. PLEASE DO NOT LOOK UP THIS ANSWER, THAT WILL BE CONSIDERED CHEATING! SEE IF YOU CAN JUST FIGURE IT OUT!

 

FOR TODAY:

  • PLEASE COMPLETE THE TEACHER' S LUNCH MINI-PROJECT! After reviewing the SUM function video below, complete "THE TEACHER'S LUNCH PROBLEM MINI-PROJECT.". This is due at the end of class today and will be graded tomorrow during class. PLEASE NOTE, YOU CALCULATE AVERAGES IN THE SAME WAY YOU CALCULATE SUMS!

    PLEASE NOTE THAT TO COMPLETE THE TEACHER'S LUNCH PROBLEM, YOU NEED TO ANSWER ALL OF THE QUESTIONS ON THE MINI-PROJECT SHEET, NOT JUST DO THE GOOGLE SHEETS TABLE!

  • OUR CURRENT BIG PROJECT: The FAVORITE THING TIMELINE.
    • One of the points of this project is for YOU to figure out how to create the timeline on your own, without a lot of hand-over-hand assistance from Mr. B.
    • There are LOTS of learning resources available on the website for this project, YOU ARE EXPECTED TO USE THEM!
    • There is also a VIDEO created by Mr. B. that demonstrates how to put photos into your timeline. WATCH IT!
  • THE BFP! THE FAVORITE THING COMPANY WEBSITE. To start previewing this project, please complete the FAVORITE THING WEBSITE PREVIEW.

MON

2/10

   

 

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We start by analyzing THE AI GOLDFISH? DAILY EXERCISE.

THEN, WE COMPLETE THE AI IMAGES QUIZ. This will be worth 15 points and is an ASSESSMENT grade, which will be 40 percent of your grade in class so far this semester. To get credit for this quiz, you MUST give thoughtful answers to the "WHY" questions! Review the "HOW TO DETECT AI IMAGES" Presentation first!

 
     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-10 POINTS!
 
DUE MONDAY: COMPLETE THE AI GOLDFISH? DAILY EXERCISE. PLEASE put in the effort to figure out what is happening here and why. Do your internet research! 5 points for correct and proper answers!
DUE TUESDAY/ WEDNESDAY: COMPLETE THE DAILY EXERCISE- "FALSE STATEMENTS." This will be worth 5 points. PLEASE DO NOT LOOK UP THIS ANSWER, THAT WILL BE CONSIDERED CHEATING! SEE IF YOU CAN JUST FIGURE IT OUT!

FOR TODAY:

  • COMPLETE THE AI IMAGES QUIZ DAILY EXERCISE. This will be worth 15 points and is an ASSESSMENT grade, which will be 40 percent of your grade in class so far this semester. To get credit for this quiz, you MUST give thoughtful answers to the "WHY" questions!
  • OUR CURRENT BIG PROJECT: The FAVORITE THING TIMELINE.
    • One of the points of this project is for YOU to figure out how to create the timeline on your own, without a lot of hand-over-hand assistance from Mr. B.
    • There are LOTS of learning resources available on the website for this project, YOU ARE EXPECTED TO USE THEM!
    • There is also a VIDEO created by Mr. B. that demonstrates how to put photos into your timeline. WATCH IT!

THU

2/6

&

FRI

2/7

   

 

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We start by analyzing THE MR. B.'S GARAGE DAILY EXERCISE.

Please complete the Timeline Analysis Thinking Sheet. As always, this is a model of the upcoming FAVORITE THING COMPANY TIMELINE PROJECT, seen below.

 
     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-10 POINTS!
 
DUE THURSDAY/ FRIDAY: COMPLETE THE MR. B.'S GARAGE DAILY EXERCISE. This will be a 5 point assignment.
DUE MONDAY: COMPLETE THE AI GOLDFISH? DAILY EXERCISE. PLEASE put in the effort to figure out what is happening here and why. Do your internet research! 5 points for correct and proper answers!

FOR TODAY:

TUE

2/4

&

WED

2/5

   

 

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We start by analyzing THE CROWDS ON DEMAND DAILY EXERCISE.

PLEASE NOTE: RESEARCH PAPER REVISIONS ARE DUE WEDNESDAY AT MIDNIGHT! I WILL NOT ACCEPT THESE AFTER THAT TIME.

 
     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-10 POINTS!
 
DUE TUESDAY/ WEDNESDAY: COMPLETE THE CROWDS ON DEMAND DAILY EXERCISE before the start of class on TUESDAY or WEDNESDAY. This will be a 5 point assignment.
DUE THURSDAY/ FRIDAY: COMPLETE THE MR. B.'S GARAGE DAILY EXERCISE. This will be a 5 point assignment.

FOR TODAY:

MON

2/3

   

 

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We start by analyzing THE DAILY EXERCISE: QUESTIONABLE GRAPHS.

We discuss the results of the recent paper regarding "The History of Your Favorite Thing."

To prepare for our upcoming FORMS PROJECT, we discuss OPINIONS. Then, complete the "Computers and Technology Opinion Survey."

 
     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-10 POINTS!
 
DUE MONDAY: DAILY EXERCISE: Before the start of next class period, please review and complete THE DAILY EXERCISE: QUESTIONABLE GRAPHS. This is worth 10 POINTS!
DUE TUESDAY/ WEDNESDAY: COMPLETE THE CROWDS ON DEMAND DAILY EXERCISE before the start of class on TUESDAY or WEDNESDAY. This will be a 5 point assignment.

FOR TODAY:

    OUR NEXT PROJECT: Our next project is the The Google Forms Project. Make sure that your questions pertain to classmates' OPINIONS regarding your FAVORITE THING from your paper (due tomorrow.) EMAIL your form to Mr. B. by clicking on the SEND button at the top of your form. DUE at the end of class TODAY! I will start linking these today for students to complete, if they are done with their paper!

THU

1/30

&

FRI

1/31

   

 

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: If you would like to review the Daily Exercise, you can do so here: REVIEW OF THE DAILY EXERCISE- BUMPER CARS

IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR PAPER- Please do the RESEARCH PAPER REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST. This will let you know if you are MISSING anything in your paper.

 
     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-10 POINTS!
 
DUE THURSDAY AND FRIDAY: DAILY EXERCISE: Before the start of next class period, please review and complete THE DAILY EXERCISE- BUMPER CARS by the start of next class period. We will analyze this as a class then.
DUE MONDAY: DAILY EXERCISE: Before the start of next class period, please review and completeTHE DAILY EXERCISE: QUESTIONABLE GRAPHS. This is worth 10 POINTS!

FOR TODAY:

    • Carefully REVIEW the instructions on the Paper Assignment Sheet.
    • Research your chosen "FAVORITE THING" on the internet. I recommend using search terms like "NIKE HISTORY" or "NIKE FOUNDING."
      Use CHATGPT to do some brainstorming about the history of your company. I recommend that you do a query similar to the following:
      • BEFORE QUERYING, you might want to put in information such as: "I am going to ask you some questions about the history of a company for a research paper. Please give me published source material for all of the answers that you give me. Please put these sources in APA format and please note that my teacher does not allow Wikipedia as a source. Do you understand?"
      • "Can you give me some information about the founding of the Nike Corporation? "
      • "I am writing a research paper on the history of the Nike Company for my Technology class. I need to document three major changes to the company since it was founded. Can you help me come up with some ideas for these changes?"
      • "What can you tell me about Nike signing endorsement deals with popular athletes, such as Michael Jordan?
      • "What can you tell me about Nike's operations in 2024? Total sales? Place in the market, etc."
    • After doing some basic research regarding your company, please complete information on the RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE, save this file in your COMPTECH folder. NOTE THAT WE NEED TO HAVE SOME INFORMATION LINKS FOR ARTICLES!
    • When you have research completed the outline, use that information to begin writing your paper, as outlined in the assignment sheet. Call this lastname_thing_paper and make sure it is in your COMPTECH folder.
    • USE the information that you created at the start of class (OPENING PARAGRAPH and SOURCES PAGE INFORMATION) to start putting your paper together.
      • Paragraph ONE: An EXCITING introduction regarding your TOPIC that explains WHAT IS IT?
      • Paragraph TWO: Creation of product/ company.
      • Paragraphs THREE-FIVE (minimum): Explain at least three major changes that have occured with your product/ company since the founding. PUT THESE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER!
      • Paragraph SIX: Explain your product/ company today.
      • Paragraph SEVEN: Conclusion.

    JADEN: OK, let's try something different. Try completing the AI WRITING AND ILLUSTRATING ASSIGNMENT.

    OUR NEXT PROJECT: Our next project is the The Google Forms Project. Make sure that your questions pertain to classmates' OPINIONS regarding your FAVORITE THING from your paper (due tomorrow.) EMAIL your form to Mr. B. by clicking on the SEND button at the top of your form. DUE at the end of class TODAY! I will start linking these today for students to complete, if they are done with their paper!

TUE

1/28

&

WED

1/29

   

 

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We review "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "SENSA."

We review how your PAPER NEEDS TO LOOK! This is important, as much of the grade of your paper is based on the PRESENTATION.

We also review PLAGIARISM and the process of CITATION.

THE BELLRINGER IS HERE: Complete the "CITATION OF SOURCES EXERCISE" using CHAT GPT as a citation tool.

 
     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-10 POINTS!
 
DUE TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY: DAILY EXERCISE: Before the start of next class period, please review and complete "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "SENSA." This Daily Exercise will be worth 5 points for proper completion. DO SOME RESEARCH!
DUE THURSDAY AND FRIDAY: DAILY EXERCISE: Before the start of next class period, please review and complete THE DAILY EXERCISE- BUMPER CARS by the start of next class period. We will analyze this as a class then.

FOR TODAY:

    • Carefully REVIEW the instructions on the Paper Assignment Sheet.
    • Research your chosen "FAVORITE THING" on the internet. I recommend using search terms like "NIKE HISTORY" or "NIKE FOUNDING."
      Use CHATGPT to do some brainstorming about the history of your company. I recommend that you do a query similar to the following:
      • BEFORE QUERYING, you might want to put in information such as: "I am going to ask you some questions about the history of a company for a research paper. Please give me published source material for all of the answers that you give me. Please put these sources in APA format and please note that my teacher does not allow Wikipedia as a source. Do you understand?"
      • "Can you give me some information about the founding of the Nike Corporation? "
      • "I am writing a research paper on the history of the Nike Company for my Technology class. I need to document three major changes to the company since it was founded. Can you help me come up with some ideas for these changes?"
      • "What can you tell me about Nike signing endorsement deals with popular athletes, such as Michael Jordan?
      • "What can you tell me about Nike's operations in 2024? Total sales? Place in the market, etc."
    • After doing some basic research regarding your company, please complete information on the RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE, save this file in your COMPTECH folder. NOTE THAT WE NEED TO HAVE SOME INFORMATION LINKS FOR ARTICLES!
    • When you have research completed the outline, use that information to begin writing your paper, as outlined in the assignment sheet. Call this lastname_thing_paper and make sure it is in your COMPTECH folder.
    • USE the information that you created at the start of class (OPENING PARAGRAPH and SOURCES PAGE INFORMATION) to start putting your paper together.
      • Paragraph ONE: An EXCITING introduction regarding your TOPIC that explains WHAT IS IT?
      • Paragraph TWO: Creation of product/ company.
      • Paragraphs THREE-FIVE (minimum): Explain at least three major changes that have occured with your product/ company since the founding. PUT THESE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER!
      • Paragraph SIX: Explain your product/ company today.
      • Paragraph SEVEN: Conclusion.
    • JADON: If you would still like something to do, please work on the DAILY EXERCISE- THE COIN FLIP. Please try to include an IMAGE of the resulting coin flip in your results! Done? Please become an EXPERT using the PARTYROCK MINDMAP DAILY EXERCISE.

MON

1/27

   

 

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We review "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "MISSING CHILDREN."

Mr. Burkhard reviews how to use CHAT GPT to help brainstorm ideas for your RESEARCH PAPER. When we are done, use these techniques to complete the RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE

 
     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-10 POINTS!
 
DUE MONDAY: Before next class period, please review and complete "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "MISSING CHILDREN." This Daily Exercise will actually be a 10 POINT ASSIGNMENT, as I think that the information is important. Please do some strong research into BOTH QUESTIONS regarding this topic and be prepared to discuss this at the start of next class period.
DUE TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY: DAILY EXERCISE: Before the start of next class period, please review and complete "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "SENSA." This Daily Exercise will be worth 5 points for proper completion. DO SOME RESEARCH!

FOR TODAY:

    • Carefully REVIEW the instructions on the Paper Assignment Sheet.
    • Research your chosen "FAVORITE THING" on the internet. I recommend using search terms like "NIKE HISTORY" or "NIKE FOUNDING."
      Use CHATGPT to do some brainstorming about the history of your company. I recommend that you do a query similar to the following:
      • BEFORE QUERYING, you might want to put in information such as: "I am going to ask you some questions about the history of a company for a research paper. Please give me published source material for all of the answers that you give me. Please put these sources in APA format and please note that my teacher does not allow Wikipedia as a source. Do you understand?"
      • "Can you give me some information about the founding of the Nike Corporation? "
      • "I am writing a research paper on the history of the Nike Company for my Technology class. I need to document three major changes to the company since it was founded. Can you help me come up with some ideas for these changes?"
      • "What can you tell me about Nike signing endorsement deals with popular athletes, such as Michael Jordan?
      • "What can you tell me about Nike's operations in 2024? Total sales? Place in the market, etc."
    • After doing some basic research regarding your company, please complete information on the RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE, save this file in your COMPTECH folder. NOTE THAT WE NEED TO HAVE SOME INFORMATION LINKS FOR ARTICLES!
    • When you have research completed the outline, use that information to begin writing your paper, as outlined in the assignment sheet. Call this lastname_thing_paper and make sure it is in your COMPTECH folder.
    • USE the information that you created at the start of class (OPENING PARAGRAPH and SOURCES PAGE INFORMATION) to start putting your paper together.
      • Paragraph ONE: An EXCITING introduction regarding your TOPIC that explains WHAT IS IT?
      • Paragraph TWO: Creation of product/ company.
      • Paragraphs THREE-FIVE (minimum): Explain at least three major changes that have occured with your product/ company since the founding. PUT THESE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER!
      • Paragraph SIX: Explain your product/ company today.
      • Paragraph SEVEN: Conclusion.
    • JADON: If you would like something to do, please complete the CHAT RPG DAILY EXERCISE. See if you can get yourself killed!

THU

1/23

&

FRI

1/24

   

 

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We review "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "TAYLOR AND THE CHIEFS."

Then, in preparation for the writing of our paper, please spend FIVE OR TEN MINUTES at the start of class today reading this SAMPLE FAVORITE THING RESEARCH PAPER. This is an almost perfect 100/100 paper, complete with ALL elements, proper formatting and good flow. Note that this paper includes a total of ELEVEN sources. You only need to include 3. This is an example that you should attempt to emulate with your work!

Also in preparation for the writing of our paper, we complete "The First Paragraph" Exercise. This will be a 10 point grade in the Gradebook! For some reason, 12 students in the last class period did not complete this relatively easy assignment. Don't be like those people!

 
     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-10 POINTS!
 
DUE THURSDAY/ FRIDAY: Before this class period, please review and complete "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "TAYLOR AND THE CHIEFS." This will be 5 point assignment. Be prepared to discuss this at the start of next class period.
DUE MONDAY: Before next class period, please review and complete "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "MISSING CHILDREN." This Daily Exercise will actually be a 10 POINT ASSIGNMENT, as I think that the information is important. Please do some strong research into BOTH QUESTIONS regarding this topic and be prepared to discuss this at the start of next class period.

FOR TODAY:

    • Carefully REVIEW the instructions on the Paper Assignment Sheet.
    • Research your chosen "FAVORITE THING" on the internet. I recommend using search terms like "NIKE HISTORY" or "NIKE FOUNDING."
      Use CHATGPT to do some brainstorming about the history of your company. I recommend that you do a query similar to the following:
      • "Can you give me some information about the founding of Nike? "
      • "I am writing a research paper on the history of the Nike Company for my Technology class. I need to document three major changes to the company since it was founded. Can you help me come up with some ideas for these changes?"
      • "What can you tell me about Nike signing endorsement deals with popular athletes, such as Michael Jordan?
      • "I need some source material. Can you give me some sources for Nike's partnership with the NFL in 2012?"
      • "What can you tell me about Nike's operations in 2024? Total sales? Place in the market, etc."
    • After doing some basic research regarding your company, please complete information on the RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE, save this file in your COMPTECH folder. NOTE THAT WE NEED TO HAVE SOME INFORMATION LINKS FOR ARTICLES!
    • When you have research completed the outline, use that information to begin writing your paper, as outlined in the assignment sheet. Call this lastname_thing_paper and make sure it is in your COMPTECH folder.
    • USE the information that you created at the start of class (OPENING PARAGRAPH and SOURCES PAGE INFORMATION) to start putting your paper together.
      • Paragraph ONE: An EXCITING introduction regarding your TOPIC that explains WHAT IS IT?
      • Paragraph TWO: Creation of product/ company.
      • Paragraphs THREE-FIVE (minimum): Explain at least three major changes that have occured with your product/ company since the founding. PUT THESE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER!
      • Paragraph SIX: Explain your product/ company today.
      • Paragraph SEVEN: Conclusion.

TUE

1/21

&

WED

1/22

   

 

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We review"COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "KNEELING FOR THE ANTHEM."

Please complete the "Research Paper Topic Selection Form." Read the questions carefully, this will determine the course of the rest of this semester in the class. CHOOSE WISELY!

 
     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-10 POINTS!
 
DUE TUESDAY/ WEDNESDAY: DAILY EXERCISE: Before next class period, please review and complete "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "KNEELING FOR THE ANTHEM." This will be 5 point assignment. Be prepared to discuss this at the start of next class period.
DUE THURSDAY/ FRIDAY: Before next class period, please review and complete "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "TAYLOR AND THE CHIEFS." This will be 5 point assignment. Be prepared to discuss this at the start of next class period.

FOR TODAY:

    • Carefully REVIEW the instructions on the Paper Assignment Sheet.
    • Research your chosen "FAVORITE THING" on the internet. I recommend using search terms like "NIKE HISTORY" or "NIKE FOUNDING."
    • Use CHATGPT to do some brainstorming about the history of your company. I recommend that you do a query similar to the following:
      • "Can you give me some information about the founding of Nike? "
      • "I am writing a research paper on the history of the Nike Company for my Technology class. I need to document three major changes to the company since it was founded. Can you help me come up with some ideas for these changes?"
      • When did Nike start making athletic gear, such as helmets, jerseys, shoulder pads, etc.?
      • I need some source material. Can you give me some sources for Nike's partnership with the NFL in 2012?
    • After doing some basic research regarding your company, please complete information on the RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE, save this file in your COMPTECH folder. NOTE THAT WE NEED TO HAVE SOME INFORMATION LINKS FOR ARTICLES!
    • When you have research completed the outline, use that information to begin writing your paper, as outlined in the assignment sheet. Call this lastname_thing_paper and make sure it is in your COMPTECH folder.
    • USE the information that you created at the start of class (OPENING PARAGRAPH and SOURCES PAGE INFORMATION) to start putting your paper together.
      • Paragraph ONE: An EXCITING introduction regarding your TOPIC that explains WHAT IS IT?
      • Paragraph TWO: Creation of product/ company.
      • Paragraphs THREE-FIVE (minimum): Explain at least three major changes that have occured with your product/ company since the founding. PUT THESE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER!
      • Paragraph SIX: Explain your product/ company today.
      • Paragraph SEVEN: Conclusion.

    GRADING IN CLASS TODAY: The diagrams.net Flowchart Project.

THU

1/16

&

FRI

1/17

   

 

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We review "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "HOLDING MOM."

At the start of class, we also review some of the common CHARTS and GRAPHS used in dispersing information. Here is a link to that Charts and Graphs Introductory slide show, including the "Money in our Pockets" Table, which you need for PROBLEM 1 of the Charting Project.

Please complete "MORE GRAPHS! Thinking Sheet."

 

     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-10 POINTS!
 
DUE THURSDAY/ FRIDAY: DAILY EXERCISE: Before next class period, please review and complete "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "HOLDING MOM."This will be 5 point assignment. Be prepared to discuss this at the start of next class period.
DUE MONDAY:

DAILY EXERCISE: Before next class period, please review and complete "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "KNEELING FOR THE ANTHEM." This will be 5 point assignment. Be prepared to discuss this at the start of next class period.

Our First Big Project: The diagrams.net Flowchart Project.

OUR NEXT PROJECT: The Google Charting and Graphing Assignment. GRADED NEXT WEEK. Worth 50 points.

GOOGLE DRIVE LEARNING CHARTS AND GRAPHS: Review the Google Charting Video at the top of the Assignment Sheet. Practice the skills as you review the video. You may also refer to this Google Learning Webpage regarding charts, as needed.

TUE

1/14

&

WED

1/15

   

 

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We review "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "THE CAFE."

THEN, we discuss review and analyze some FLOWCHARTS by completing the "Flow Charts Are Cool" Thinking Sheet."

Make sure to use CTRL+ and CRTL- to zoom in or out on the flowchart that you select!

DO NOT SPEND ALL DAY GAZING AT THE FUNNY CHARTS, YOU HAVE TOO MUCH WORK TO DO!

 

     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-10 POINTS!
 
DUE TUESDAY/ WEDNESDAY: DAILY EXERCISE:Before the start of our next class, please review and complete "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "THE CAFE." This will be 5 point assignment. Be prepared to discuss this at the start of next class period.
DUE THURSDAY/ FRIDAY: DAILY EXERCISE: Before next class period, please review and complete "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "HOLDING MOM." This will be 5 point assignment. Be prepared to discuss this at the start of next class period.

Our First Big Project: The diagrams.net Flowchart Project.

OUR NEXT PROJECT: The Google Charting and Graphing Assignment. GRADED NEXT WEEK. Worth 50 points.

GOOGLE DRIVE LEARNING CHARTS AND GRAPHS: Review the Google Charting Video at the top of the Assignment Sheet. Practice the skills as you review the video. You may also refer to this Google Learning Webpage regarding charts, as needed.

IN CLASS GRADING TODAY: THE DIAGRAM ASSIGNMENT.

MON

1/13

   

 

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We review "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "ARMED FORCES DAY."

THEN, we discuss how to throw up and we complete the "Flowchart Thinking Sheet."

 

     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-10 POINTS!
 
DUE MONDAY: DAILY EXERCISE: Before next class period, please review and complete "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "ARMED FORCES DAY." This will be 5 point assignment. Be prepared to discuss this at the start of next class period.
DUE TUESDAY/ WEDNESDAY: DAILY EXERCISE: Before the start of our next class, please review and complete "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "THE CAFE." This will be 5 point assignment. Be prepared to discuss this at the start of next class period.

FOR TODAY- OUR FIRST REAL ASSIGNMENT- Creating Diagrams in draw.io: DUE AT THE END OF CLASS TODAY. 50 point assignment.

  • To make your "Word Web" into a usable piece of information, we will be recreating your chart using DIAGRAMS.net, as outlined below.

LEARNING TOOLS- diagrams.net DIAGRAMS: Review the following to help you understand how to use the basics of draw.io DIAGRAMS:

  1. Please use your browser to navigate to DIAGRAMS.NET.
  2. Click START in the upper right corner of the screen.
  3. Click GOOGLE DRIVE as a destination for your saved files.
  4. When you are asked to AUTHORIZE, enter the information for your SCHOOL GOOGLE DRIVE. Click all of the appropriate buttons to allow access to your school Google Drive.
  5. Click CONTINUE, when asked.
  6. Click CREATE A NEW DIAGRAM.
  7. Click DIAGRAM NAME at the top of the window and NAME YOUR FILE!
  8. Click BLANK DIAGRAM>CREATE.
  9. ***VERY IMPORTANT STEP: In the WHERE DROP DOWN BOX, select GOOGLE DRIVE- PICK A FOLDER. You may need to go through the AUTHORIZE again, I don't know why.
  10. Navigate in your Google Drive to your COMPTECH FOLDER and click on it once to highlight it, then CLICK SELECT
  11. Your NEW DIAGRAM will open.
  12. Please review this 1:45 minute video- DIAGRAMS.net HELP LINK to get basic information on how to use DIAGRAMS.NET.
  13. Please note that if your ARROWS in your diagrams look like the image to below, you have not watched the video tutorial and you will not receive ANY points for this project.
  14. In general, this program is pretty easy to use: Simply click and drag shapes from the left to the form. Double click a shape to add words. Use the tabs on the right to add color, line style, etc.
  15. Start making your diagrams (see your project below!)
  16. Your diagrams save as you go and are already in the proper folder for grading!

THE ACTUAL DIAGRAMS.NET DIAGRAMS Assignment: FOUR PARTS: Make sure that you save your diagrams properly, as outlined above. If your diagram is not properly saved in your FRESHMAN_TECH folder, you will receive a ZERO. DUE MONDAY. 50 point assignment.

  1. "MY FAVORITE THINGS" Chart in DIAGRAMS.NET: To make your "Word Web" into a usable piece of information, we will be recreating your chart using draw.io DIAGRAMS. LEARNING TOOLS were outlined above in the video link. PLEASE MAKE YOUR DIAGRAM SYMMETRICAL. EXTRA POINTS FOR ADDING COLOR, CHANGING FONTS, OR OTHERWISE MAKING YOUR DIAGRAM SHINY AND FANCY.
  2. "The MY TECHNOLOGY Graphic": Please use your new diagramming skills to create a chart that VISUALLY DEMONSTRATES all of the different types of Technology that you use on a regular basis and what they are used for. Please sort these by the following categories:
    • Devices: What devices do you use that are technology based? Cell phones, Computers, Tablets, Smart Watches, Smart devices
    • Apps: What APPS do you use on a regular basis to get things done? Social Media, Calendars, Timers, Calendars, Google apps, etc.
    • Entertainment: What different forms of Technology do you use for entertainment- video games and consoles, simulators, tracking devices, Social Media, Youtube, Twitch, etc.
  3. "THE TECH LAB CLASSROOM SEATING CHART": Please use your new diagramming skills to create a chart that VISUALLY DEMONSTRATES the Tech Lab and all of the seats (and possibly students) in the room. Make sure to include and label important things like DOORS, COMPUTERS, CHAIRS, BIG TV and TEACHER'S DESK. You may get up and walk around a little, but DO NOT BE DISRUPTIVE in this activity. PLEASE NOTE, THIS DIAGRAM WILL LOOK BEST IF YOU TAKE OFF THE LINE AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR SHAPES AS YOU MAKE YOUR DIAGRAM!
  4. "MY FAVORITE THING IN 2024/5"- From your chart created above, select ONE of the COMPANIES OR BRAND NAMES on the outside of your diagram to be your FAVORITE THING. Then, do some research regarding that favorite thing. You can illustrate all of the following information in a diagrams.net diagram in the same way your did your FAVORITE THINGS CHART above, or you can be creative. The only rule is that your information should be easily accessible and understood!:
    • The name of your FAVORITE THING COMPANY/BRAND NAME
    • A copy of the LOGO of your company.
    • The physical address and telephone number of your company.
    • The website address of your company.
    • The CEO or President of your company.
    • The TOTAL SALES of your company in the year 2024 (or 2023, if you can't find 2024).
    • The YEAR that your company was founded.

Our First Big Project: The diagrams.net Flowchart Project.

THU

1/9

&

FRI

1/10

   

 

BELLRINGER- ASSESSMENT TIME: We review some of the information that we discussed yesterday by completing a QUIZ. YAY! Please finish the COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY RULES AND REGULATIONS QUIZ. This will be a graded assignment, but it is essentially OPEN NOTE, so you do not have any excuses for not receiving a PERFECT GRADE!
 

     
THE DAILY EXERCISES: DO THESE EVERY CLASS PERIOD, THEY ARE USUALLY WORTH 5-10 POINTS!
 
DUE THURSDAY and FRIDAY: Before class starts, please review and complete "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "THE BEATLES." This will be the first of MANY 5 point assignments we will have in this class. Be prepared to discuss this at the start of next class period.
DUE MONDAY: Before next class period, please review and complete "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "ARMED FORCES DAY." This will be 5 point assignment. Be prepared to discuss this at the start of next class period.

FOR TODAY: First a number of students were NOT HERE first class period. They need to complete COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY RULES AND REGULATIONS QUIZ. Get the SYLLABUS. This will due NEXT CLASS PERIOD. You also need to complete...

HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES (You can use your handout sheet for this!):

  • Google Drive login.
  • Navigate to highlandtechnology.org. Bookmark the COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY page, we will be using it often. To do this, click on the little STAR in the upper right corner of your screen, then type CTRL-SHIFT B, which will bring up your bookmark bar.
  • In your Google Drive account, create a new folder called "LASTNAME_COMPTECH." Click to highlight this folder in Google Drive and then click on the SHARE button in the upper right section of your menu. SHARE this folder with pburkhard@weldre9.org. ALL FUTURE FILES FOR THIS CLASS MUST BE MADE OR PLACES IN THIS FOLDER FOR GRADING!

Our First Graded Work: Word Web- My Favorite Things Pencil Diagram. DUE next class period, but should be finished today! 25 point assignment. You will be using a piece of paper and a pencil to create a chart or "concept map" of information regarding some of your "Favorite Stuff." HERE IS MR. B.'s EXAMPLE. Your name will go in the center of the paper.

    • Create web "arms" for 6-8 different CATEGORIES of "Your Favorite Stuff." (these are CONSUMER GOODS that you can buy at a store or generally purchase. Think energy drinks, cars, pizzas, french fries, chips, fast food, shoes, makeup, candy bars, baseball bats, etc. DO NOT LIST people, places, bands, pets, teams, sports, authors, types of animals, poets, houseplants, spiders, elephants, rock formations, etc.)
    • Create at least 3 web "arms" from each of these categories and list the specific BRAND NAMES of each category that are your favorites. (such as "Snickers," "Twix," "Reese's" for Candy Bars, etc.")

OUR FIRST REAL ASSIGNMENT- Creating Diagrams in draw.io: DUE MONDAY. 50 point assignment.

  • To make your "Word Web" into a usable piece of information, we will be recreating your chart using DIAGRAMS.net, as outlined below.

LEARNING TOOLS- diagrams.net DIAGRAMS: Review the following to help you understand how to use the basics of draw.io DIAGRAMS:

  1. Please use your browser to navigate to DIAGRAMS.NET.
  2. Click START in the upper right corner of the screen.
  3. Click GOOGLE DRIVE as a destination for your saved files.
  4. When you are asked to AUTHORIZE, enter the information for your SCHOOL GOOGLE DRIVE. Click all of the appropriate buttons to allow access to your school Google Drive.
  5. Click CONTINUE, when asked.
  6. Click CREATE A NEW DIAGRAM.
  7. Click DIAGRAM NAME at the top of the window and NAME YOUR FILE!
  8. Click BLANK DIAGRAM>CREATE.
  9. ***VERY IMPORTANT STEP: In the WHERE DROP DOWN BOX, select GOOGLE DRIVE- PICK A FOLDER. You may need to go through the AUTHORIZE again, I don't know why.
  10. Navigate in your Google Drive to your COMPTECH FOLDER and click on it once to highlight it, then CLICK SELECT
  11. Your NEW DIAGRAM will open.
  12. Please review this 1:45 minute video- DIAGRAMS.net HELP LINK to get basic information on how to use DIAGRAMS.NET.
  13. Please note that if your ARROWS in your diagrams look like the image to below, you have not watched the video tutorial and you will not receive ANY points for this project.
  14. In general, this program is pretty easy to use: Simply click and drag shapes from the left to the form. Double click a shape to add words. Use the tabs on the right to add color, line style, etc.
  15. Start making your diagrams (see your project below!)
  16. Your diagrams save as you go and are already in the proper folder for grading!

THE ACTUAL DIAGRAMS.NET DIAGRAMS Assignment: FOUR PARTS: Make sure that you save your diagrams properly, as outlined above. If your diagram is not properly saved in your FRESHMAN_TECH folder, you will receive a ZERO. DUE MONDAY. 50 point assignment.

  1. "MY FAVORITE THINGS" Chart in DIAGRAMS.NET: To make your "Word Web" into a usable piece of information, we will be recreating your chart using draw.io DIAGRAMS. LEARNING TOOLS were outlined above in the video link. PLEASE MAKE YOUR DIAGRAM SYMMETRICAL. EXTRA POINTS FOR ADDING COLOR, CHANGING FONTS, OR OTHERWISE MAKING YOUR DIAGRAM SHINY AND FANCY.
  2. "The MY TECHNOLOGY Graphic": Please use your new diagramming skills to create a chart that VISUALLY DEMONSTRATES all of the different types of Technology that you use on a regular basis and what they are used for. Please sort these by the following categories:
    • Devices: What devices do you use that are technology based? Cell phones, Computers, Tablets, Smart Watches, Smart devices
    • Apps: What APPS do you use on a regular basis to get things done? Social Media, Calendars, Timers, Calendars, Google apps, etc.
    • Entertainment: What different forms of Technology do you use for entertainment- video games and consoles, simulators, tracking devices, Social Media, Youtube, Twitch, etc.
  3. "THE TECH LAB CLASSROOM SEATING CHART": Please use your new diagramming skills to create a chart that VISUALLY DEMONSTRATES the Tech Lab and all of the seats (and possibly students) in the room. Make sure to include and label important things like DOORS, COMPUTERS, CHAIRS, BIG TV and TEACHER'S DESK. You may get up and walk around a little, but DO NOT BE DISRUPTIVE in this activity. PLEASE NOTE, THIS DIAGRAM WILL LOOK BEST IF YOU TAKE OFF THE LINE AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR SHAPES AS YOU MAKE YOUR DIAGRAM!
  4. "MY FAVORITE THING IN 2024/5"- From your chart created above, select ONE of the COMPANIES OR BRAND NAMES on the outside of your diagram to be your FAVORITE THING. Then, do some research regarding that favorite thing. You can illustrate all of the following information in a diagrams.net diagram in the same way your did your FAVORITE THINGS CHART above, or you can be creative. The only rule is that your information should be easily accessible and understood!:
    • The name of your FAVORITE THING COMPANY/BRAND NAME
    • A copy of the LOGO of your company.
    • The physical address and telephone number of your company.
    • The website address of your company.
    • The CEO or President of your company.
    • The TOTAL SALES of your company in the year 2024 (or 2023, if you can't find 2024).
    • The YEAR that your company was founded.

Our First Big Project: The diagrams.net Flowchart Project.

TUE

1/7

&

WED

1/9

DAILY EXERCISE: Before class starts on Thursday, please review and complete "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "THE BEATLES." This will be the first of MANY 5 point assignments we will have in this class and they will all be the same, DUE BEFORE CLASS STARTS NEXT CLASS PERIOD! Be prepared to discuss this at the start of next class period.

FIRST DAY OF CLASS! WELCOME TO COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY (COMPTECH)!

FOR TODAY: First, we go over the COMPTECH Course overview and classroom rules and regulations.

We hand out the SYLLABUS. This is due NEXT CLASS PERIOD.

HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES (You can use your handout sheet for this!):

  • Google Drive login.
  • Navigate to highlandtechnology.org. Bookmark the COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY page, we will be using it often. To do this, click on the little STAR in the upper right corner of your screen, then type CTRL-SHIFT B, which will bring up your bookmark bar.
  • In your Google Drive account, create a new folder called "LASTNAME_COMPTECH." Click to highlight this folder in Google Drive and then click on the SHARE button in the upper right section of your menu. SHARE this folder with pburkhard@weldre9.org. ALL FUTURE FILES FOR THIS CLASS MUST BE MADE OR PLACES IN THIS FOLDER FOR GRADING!

Our First Graded Work: Word Web- My Favorite Things Pencil Diagram. DUE next class period, but should be finished today! 25 point assignment. You will be using a piece of paper and a pencil to create a chart or "concept map" of information regarding some of your "Favorite Stuff." HERE IS MR. B.'s EXAMPLE. Your name will go in the center of the paper.

    • Create web "arms" for 6-8 different CATEGORIES of "Your Favorite Stuff." (these are CONSUMER GOODS that you can buy at a store or generally purchase. Think energy drinks, cars, pizzas, french fries, chips, fast food, shoes, makeup, candy bars, baseball bats, etc. DO NOT LIST people, places, bands, pets, teams, sports, authors, types of animals, poets, houseplants, spiders, elephants, rock formations, etc.)
    • Create at least 3 web "arms" from each of these categories and list the specific BRAND NAMES of each category that are your favorites. (such as "Snickers," "Twix," "Reese's" for Candy Bars, etc.")

OUR FIRST REAL ASSIGNMENT- Creating Diagrams in draw.io: DUE MONDAY. 50 point assignment.

  • To make your "Word Web" into a usable piece of information, we will be recreating your chart using DIAGRAMS.net, as outlined below.

LEARNING TOOLS- diagrams.net DIAGRAMS: Review the following to help you understand how to use the basics of draw.io DIAGRAMS:

  1. Please use your browser to navigate to DIAGRAMS.NET.
  2. Click START in the upper right corner of the screen.
  3. Click GOOGLE DRIVE as a destination for your saved files.
  4. When you are asked to AUTHORIZE, enter the information for your SCHOOL GOOGLE DRIVE. Click all of the appropriate buttons to allow access to your school Google Drive.
  5. Click CONTINUE, when asked.
  6. Click CREATE A NEW DIAGRAM.
  7. Click DIAGRAM NAME at the top of the window and NAME YOUR FILE!
  8. Click BLANK DIAGRAM>CREATE.
  9. ***VERY IMPORTANT STEP: In the WHERE DROP DOWN BOX, select GOOGLE DRIVE- PICK A FOLDER. You may need to go through the AUTHORIZE again, I don't know why.
  10. Navigate in your Google Drive to your COMPTECH FOLDER and click on it once to highlight it, then CLICK SELECT
  11. Your NEW DIAGRAM will open.
  12. Please review this 1:45 minute video- DIAGRAMS.net HELP LINK to get basic information on how to use DIAGRAMS.NET.
  13. Please note that if your ARROWS in your diagrams look like the image to below, you have not watched the video tutorial and you will not receive ANY points for this project.
  14. In general, this program is pretty easy to use: Simply click and drag shapes from the left to the form. Double click a shape to add words. Use the tabs on the right to add color, line style, etc.
  15. Start making your diagrams (see your project below!)
  16. Your diagrams save as you go and are already in the proper folder for grading!

THE ACTUAL DIAGRAMS.NET DIAGRAMS Assignment: FOUR PARTS: Make sure that you save your diagrams properly, as outlined above. If your diagram is not properly saved in your FRESHMAN_TECH folder, you will receive a ZERO. DUE MONDAY. 50 point assignment.

  1. "MY FAVORITE THINGS" Chart in DIAGRAMS.NET: To make your "Word Web" into a usable piece of information, we will be recreating your chart using draw.io DIAGRAMS. LEARNING TOOLS were outlined above in the video link. PLEASE MAKE YOUR DIAGRAM SYMMETRICAL. EXTRA POINTS FOR ADDING COLOR, CHANGING FONTS, OR OTHERWISE MAKING YOUR DIAGRAM SHINY AND FANCY.
  2. "The MY TECHNOLOGY Graphic": Please use your new diagramming skills to create a chart that VISUALLY DEMONSTRATES all of the different types of Technology that you use on a regular basis and what they are used for. Please sort these by the following categories:
    • Devices: What devices do you use that are technology based? Cell phones, Computers, Tablets, Smart Watches, Smart devices
    • Apps: What APPS do you use on a regular basis to get things done? Social Media, Calendars, timers, Google apps, etc.
    • Entertainment: What different forms of Technology do you use for entertainment- video games, simulators, tracking devices, Social Media, Youtube, twitch, etc.
  3. "THE TECH LAB CLASSROOM SEATING CHART": Please use your new diagramming skills to create a chart that VISUALLY DEMONSTRATES the Tech Lab and all of the seats (and possibly students) in the room. Make sure to include and label important things like DOORS, COMPUTERS, CHAIRS, BIG TV and TEACHER'S DESK. You may get up and walk around a little, but DO NOT BE DISRUPTIVE in this activity. PLEASE NOTE, THIS DIAGRAM WILL LOOK BEST IF YOU TAKE OFF THE LINE AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR SHAPES AS YOU MAKE YOUR DIAGRAM!
  4. "MY FAVORITE THING IN 2022/3"- From your chart created above, select ONE of the COMPANIES OR BRAND NAMES on the outside of your diagram to be your FAVORITE THING. Then, do some research regarding that favorite thing. You can illustrate all of the following information in a diagrams.net diagram in the same way your did your FAVORITE THINGS CHART above, or you can be creative. The only rule is that your information should be easily accessible and understood!:
    • The name of your FAVORITE THING COMPANY/BRAND NAME
    • A copy of the LOGO of your company.
    • The physical address and telephone number of your company.
    • The website address of your company.
    • The CEO or President of your company.
    • The TOTAL SALES of your company in the year 2024.
    • The YEAR that your company was founded.