BELLRINGER- We quickly go over the rules for the 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 disruptive or not working on the MIDTERM, I will IMMEDIATELY THROW YOU OUT OF CLASS and you will receive a ZERO on this Midterm, which is worth 180 points.
• Read all instructions! Most of the time, 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 NOT allowed to look up information regarding this exam.
• This MIDTERM EXAM will be worth 180 points.
• You will need to complete this in class today. If you need a little extra time, you can stay for about 15 minutes after school, but that is all.

FOR TODAY:

• COMPLETE the COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY MIDTERM EXAMINATION
• DONE? Take a nap. Write an email to your mother. Research the next book that you want to read.

BELLRINGER- No BELLRINGERS today. We have too much to do. Tomorrow is the final day of the quarter and all class work needs to be completed by 3:30 p.m. or it will be a permanent zero.

OUR CURRENT PROJECT: Today is the last class period to work on your FAVORITE THING COMPANY WEBSITE.  If I do not see it in your COMPTECH Folder at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow, you will receive a permanent ZERO on this capstone project for the quarter.

NEED IDEAS FOR HOW YOUR FAVORITE COMPANY WEBSITE SHOULD LOOK? CHECK OUT THIS SLIDESHOW.

IF YOU ARE DONE with EVERYTHING and want to get a jump on the PRACTICE MIDTERM EXAM, you can find it by clicking here.

BELLRINGER- This DAILY EXERCISE IS AN EASY ONE! YAY! This is a preview of a technique we will be using a lot next quarter, so complete as directed- THE DAILY EXERCISE- "MOOSE AND CROW."

Please complete this survey: THE CORVETTE SURVEY.

OUR CURRENT PROJECT: You have only two class periods to complete the BFP-  THE FAVORITE THING COMPANY WEBSITE.  This project is due before the end of the QUARTER (10/9)

NEED IDEAS FOR HOW YOUR FAVORITE COMPANY WEBSITE SHOULD LOOK? CHECK OUT THIS SLIDESHOW.

BELLRINGER- First, Mr. B. gives a preview of the last big project of the quarter- THE FAVORITE THING COMPANY WEBSITE.

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.

OUR CURRENT PROJECT:

1. If you did not complete it last class period, you need to finish the  FAVORITE THING WEBSITE PREVIEW.
2. Then, start working on THE BFP! THE FAVORITE THING COMPANY WEBSITE.  This project is due before the end of the QUARTER (10/9)

BELLRINGER:

FIRST THING: VERY FEW STUDENTS HAVE PROPERLY SUBMITTED THEIR TIMELINE FOR GRADING. Let's fix that by completing the "TURNING IN YOUR TIMELINE" FORM.

THEN, COMPLETE TODAY'S MINI-PROJECT: Let's look at some more things that CHAT GPT for you. This time, we consider THINGS AROUND THE HOUSE. Please complete the COMPTECH MINI-PROJECT: USING CHAT GPT, PART THREE- AROUND THE HOUSE.

OUR CURRENT PROJECT: FOR TODAY, to start previewing this project, please complete the FAVORITE THING WEBSITE PREVIEW. This project is due before the end of the QUARTER (10/9)

Then, start working on THE BFP! THE FAVORITE THING COMPANY WEBSITE. 

BELLRINGER: 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.

OUR CURRENT PROJECT: We are working on 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. This project is due before the end of the QUARTER (10/9)

BELLRINGER: We review THE DAILY EXERCISE- "FALSE STATEMENTS."

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.

OUR CURRENT PROJECT: We are working on The Google Forms Project. If you have not sent this to Mr. Burkhard yet, you need to do so within the first 10 minutes of class or you will receive a zero on this easy project.

WHEN EVERYONE HAS TAKEN YOUR SURVEY, GO BACK AND COMPLETE PART TWO OF THE GOOGLE FORMS PROJECT AND GRAPH THE RESULTS OF YOUR SURVEY. You will be graphing the results of THREE of your survey questions!

OUR NEXT PROJECT: Time to start working on our FAVORITE THING COMPANY TIMELINE- To do this....

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

Our last BIG PROJECT of the quarter: THE BFP! THE FAVORITE THING COMPANY WEBSITE. 

BELLRINGER: We review THE DAILY EXERCISE: PREDICTING THE PRESIDENT. Then, we spend some time looking at how to create GRAPHS from a Google Sheet with data.

Then, please complete the Timeline Analysis Thinking Sheet. As always, this is a model of the upcoming The FAVORITE THING TIMELINE, seen below.

OUR CURRENT PROJECT: We are working on The Google Forms Project. If you have not sent this to Mr. Burkhard yet, you need to do so within the first 10 minutes of class or you will receive a zero on this easy project.

WHEN EVERYONE HAS TAKEN YOUR SURVEY, GO BACK AND COMPLETE PART TWO OF THE GOOGLE FORMS PROJECT AND GRAPH THE RESULTS OF YOUR SURVEY. You will be graphing the results of THREE of your survey questions!

OUR NEXT PROJECT: Time to start working on our FAVORITE THING COMPANY TIMELINE- To do this....

• Please complete the Timeline Analysis Thinking Sheet. As always, this is a model of the upcoming The FAVORITE THING TIMELINE, seen below.
• 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!
• Here are the surveys, please complete all of them:
  • The Peterbilt Survey
  • The Toyota Survey
  • The Spotify Survey
  • The BMW Survey
  • The Dr. Pepper Survey
  • The Crocs Survey
  • The Ram Truck Survey
  • The Coach Survey
  • The In-N-Out Survey
  • The DODGE Survey
  • THE MONSTER SURVEY
  • THE KAWASAKI SURVEY

BELLRINGER: We actually go back and review a few Daily Exercise from the last week or so, including MR. B.'S GARAGE DAILY EXERCISE, THE AI GOLDFISH? DAILY EXERCISE and THE DAILY EXERCISE- "FIRE ISLAND."

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!

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!

WHEN EVERYONE HAS TAKEN YOUR SURVEY, GO BACK AND COMPLETE PART TWO OF THE GOOGLE FORMS PROJECT AND GRAPH THE RESULTS OF YOUR SURVEY. You will be graphing the results of THREE of your survey questions!

OUR NEXT PROJECT: Time to start working on our FAVORITE THING COMPANY TIMELINE- To do this....

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

BELLRINGER: We discuss the PAPER and what needs to be done by 10 students to fix this IMMEDIATELY.

I do not even want to discuss THE AI GOLDFISH? DAILY EXERCISE.

BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE TODAY: YOU NEED TO FIX THE ISSUES WITH YOUR RESEARCH PAPER. THIS NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED NOW.

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!

WHEN EVERYONE HAS TAKEN YOUR SURVEY, GO BACK AND COMPLETE PART TWO OF THE GOOGLE FORMS PROJECT AND GRAPH THE RESULTS OF YOUR SURVEY. You will be graphing the results of THREE of your survey questions!

OUR NEXT PROJECT: Time to start working on our FAVORITE THING COMPANY TIMELINE- To do this....

• COMPLETE THE Timeline Analysis Thinking Sheet first, then move on to...
• 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!

BELLRINGER: First, Mr. B. discusses the FAVORITE THING PAPER. Only FOUR STUDENTS completed this huge project properly. I did not even bother to grade this or put it into the gradebook yet. This needs to be in your COMPTECH FOLDER by midnight today or you will receive a ZERO.

To prepare for our upcoming FORMS PROJECT, we discuss OPINIONS.

Then, students complete the "Computers and Technology Opinion Survey."

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 TOMORROW! I will start linking these today for students to complete.

BELLRINGER: Students get to review THE DAILY EXERCISE-MR. B.'S GARAGE. A few students, such as Liam, Jude and Walker, have figured it out.

Today is a 100 percent work day on the FAVORITE THING RESEARCH PAPER, which is due at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT:

1. PROJECT SHEET: "The History of Your Favorite Thing" RESEARCH PAPER.
2. The RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE
3. Format of paper:
   • 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.
4. "The First Paragraph" Exercise.
5. This is how your PAPER NEEDS TO LOOK!
6. 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?

FOR TODAY: TODAY IS A COMPLETELY FOCUSED WORK DAY ON THE RESEARCH PAPER. THIS IS DUE TODAY AT MIDNIGHT. STUDENTS THAT ARE DISRUPTIVE WILL BE SENT TO MR. COUCH WITH THEIR CHROMEBOOK.

• OUR BIG PROJECT: Complete research and a 2-3 page paper regarding "The History of Your Favorite Thing," based upon your favorite thing from the chart that you made in Lucidchart at the start of the quarter.

• 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, this form will be emailed back to you, so that you can use it on your PAPER.
• 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.
• CITATION OF SOURCES: "CITATION OF SOURCES EXERCISE" using CHAT GPT as a citation tool.

BELLRINGER: We review THE DAILY EXERCISE- BUMPER CARS.

We also spend a few minutes reviewing all of the RESOURCES you have been given regarding your FAVORITE THING RESEARCH PAPER, which is due on FRIDAY:

1. PROJECT SHEET: "The History of Your Favorite Thing" RESEARCH PAPER.
2. The RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE
3. Format of paper:
   • 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.
4. "The First Paragraph" Exercise.
5. This is how your PAPER NEEDS TO LOOK!
6. 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?

FOR TODAY: TODAY IS A COMPLETELY FOCUSED WORK DAY ON THE RESEARCH PAPER. THIS IS DUE ON FRIDAY AT MIDNIGHT. STUDENTS THAT ARE DISRUPTIVE WILL BE SENT TO MR. COUCH WITH THEIR CHROMEBOOK TO WORK IN THE ISS ROOM.

• OUR BIG PROJECT: Complete research and a 2-3 page paper regarding "The History of Your Favorite Thing," based upon your favorite thing from the chart that you made in Lucidchart at the start of the quarter.

• 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, this form will be emailed back to you, so that you can use it on your PAPER.
• 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.
• CITATION OF SOURCES: "CITATION OF SOURCES EXERCISE" using CHAT GPT as a citation tool.

BELLRINGER: As we review the Daily Exercise today, Mr. Burkhard will ask you to complete the ASTROTURFING DAILY EXERCISE #2. This is it! Do it NOW!

Then, 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 TODAY:

• OUR BIG PROJECT: Complete research and a 2-3 page paper regarding "The History of Your Favorite Thing," based upon your favorite thing from the chart that you made in Lucidchart at the start of the quarter.

• 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, this form will be emailed back to you, so that you can use it on your PAPER.
• 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.

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We meet to discuss some CLASSROOM PROCEDURE ISSUES. Many students are not completing work, not doing the Daily Exercises, and not behaving like high school students. A few have not even shared their COMPTECH FOLDER with Mr. B. yet.

THEN, we review THE DAILY EXERCISE: QUESTIONABLE GRAPHS.

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.

FOR TODAY: 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.

• OUR BIG UPCOMING PROJECT: Complete research and a 2-3 page paper regarding "The History of Your Favorite Thing," based upon your favorite thing from the chart that you made in Lucidchart at the start of the quarter.

• 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, this form will be emailed back to you, so that you can use it on your PAPER.
• 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.

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

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

FOR TODAY: 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.

• OUR BIG UPCOMING PROJECT: Complete research and a 2-3 page paper regarding "The History of Your Favorite Thing," based upon your favorite thing from the chart that you made in Lucidchart at the start of the quarter.

• 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, this form will be emailed back to you, so that you can use it on your PAPER.

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

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!

Then, 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!

FOR TODAY: 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.

• OUR BIG UPCOMING PROJECT: Complete research and a 2-3 page paper regarding "The History of Your Favorite Thing," based upon your favorite thing from the chart that you made in Lucidchart at the start of the quarter.

• 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!

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

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."

FOR TODAY: Our First Big Project: The diagrams.net Flowchart Project. This needs to be finishing up today and grading tomorrow.

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.

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We review the "COMPTECH: DAILY EXERCISE- "TAYLOR AND THE CHIEFS." No real bellringers today, but we will have LOTS at the start of next class perod.

FOR TODAY: Our First Big Project: The diagrams.net Flowchart Project. This needs to be finishing up today and grading tomorrow.

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.

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We review the Daily Exercise that was due at the start of today's class- "HOLDING MOM."

MR. B. EXPLAINS WHAT YOU CAN'T DO FOR THE FLOWCHART PROJECT!

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!

FOR TODAY: 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.

BELLRINGER- START OF CLASS: We review the Daily Exercise that was due at the start of today's class- "THE CAFE."

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

FOR TODAY:

OUR FIRST REAL ASSIGNMENT- Creating Diagrams in draw.io: SHOULD BE DONE 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.

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 2025-2026 SCHEDULE": Please use your new diagramming skills to create a diagram that VISUALLY DEMONSTRATES all of the courses that you have at Highland High School this year. Make sure to include information about your classes on MONDAY, Block days on TUESDAY/THURSDAY and Block days on WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY. Please include class names and instructors!
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.

FOR TODAY:

OUR FIRST REAL ASSIGNMENT- Creating Diagrams in draw.io: DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD. 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.

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 2025-2026 SCHEDULE": Please use your new diagramming skills to create a diagram that VISUALLY DEMONSTRATES all of the courses that you have at Highland High School this year. Make sure to include information about your classes on MONDAY, Block days on TUESDAY/THURSDAY and Block days on WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY. Please include class names and instructors!
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.

FOR TODAY:

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.

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 2025-2026 SCHEDULE": Please use your new diagramming skills to create a diagram that VISUALLY DEMONSTRATES all of the courses that you have at Highland High School this year. Make sure to include information about your classes on MONDAY, Block days on TUESDAY/THURSDAY and Block days on WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY. Please include class names and instructors!
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.

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.

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 2025-2026 SCHEDULE": Please use your new diagramming skills to create a diagram that VISUALLY DEMONSTRATES all of the courses that you have at Highland High School this year. Make sure to include information about your classes on MONDAY, Block days on TUESDAY/THURSDAY and Block days on WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY. Please include class names and instructors!
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.
• The YEAR that your company was founded.