BELLRINGER- MINI-PROJECT: Let's continue our 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 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.

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

FOR TODAY:

• Please complete the COMPTECH MINI-PROJECT: USING CHAT GPT, PART THREE- AROUND THE HOUSE.
• COMPLETETHE GOOGLE FORMULAS ASSIGNMENT. This will be worth 20 points in the gradebook.
• THE BFP! THE FAVORITE THING COMPANY WEBSITE. 

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.

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:

• Please complete the COMPTECH MINI-PROJECT: USING CHAT GPT, PART TWO- FOOD.
• To start previewing this project, please complete the FAVORITE THING WEBSITE PREVIEW.
• THE BFP! THE FAVORITE THING COMPANY WEBSITE. 

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.

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:

• Please complete the COMPTECH MINI-PROJECT: USING CHAT GPT, PART ONE.
• 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!
• THIS IS DUE AT THE END OF CLASS TODAY!
• THE BFP! THE FAVORITE THING COMPANY WEBSITE. To start previewing this project, please complete the FAVORITE THING WEBSITE PREVIEW.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

FOR TODAY:

• OUR CURRENT PROJECT: Our 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.)
• WHEN YOU ARE DONE WITH YOUR SURVEY, YOU NEED TO PUBLISH IT!
  • CLICK PUBLISH IN THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER
  • CLICK MANAGE
  • CLICK RESPONDER VIEW>ANYONE WITH LINK
  • CLICK DONE
  • CLICK PUBLISH
• EMAIL your form to Mr. B. by clicking on the LITTLE PLUS HEAD ICON at the top of your form. DUE TODAY! I will start linking these today for students to complete, if they are done with their paper!
• SURVEYS TO COMPLETE (FOURTH PERIOD CLASS):
  • THE AMERICAN EAGLE SURVEY
  • THE NIKE SURVEY, #1
  • THE HERSHEY'S SURVEY
  • THE CHIPOTLE SURVEY
  • THE FERRARI SURVEY
  • THE MCDONALD'S SURVEY, #1
  • THE COLUMBIA RECORDS SURVEY
  • THE JOHN DEERE SURVEY
  • THE MCDONALD'S SURVEY, #2
  • THE CHICK-FIL-A SURVEY
  • THE DR PEPPER SURVEY, #1
  • THE A&W SURVEY, #1
  • THE NVIDIA SURVEY
  • THE NIKE SURVEY, #2
  • THE UGG SURVEY
  • THE A&W SURVEY, #2
  • THE DR PEPPER SURVEY, #2
  • THE TEXAS ROADHOUSE SURVEY
  • THE TIFFANY & CO. SURVEY
  • THE GEOSHIELD SURVEY
  • THE DOSSIER SURVEY
  • THE PRINGLES SURVEY
  • THE COCA-COLA SURVEY
• SURVEYS TO COMPLETE (FIRST PERIOD CLASS):
  • THE QDOBA SURVEY
  • THE NIKE SURVEY, #1
  • THE CHIPOTLE SURVEY
  • THE SPOTIFY SURVEY
  • THE WENDY'S SURVEY
  • THE NIKE SURVEY, #2
  • THE WRANGLER SURVEY
  • THE DODGE SURVEY, #1
  • THE CACTUS ROPES SURVEY
  • THE PLYMOUTH SURVEY
  • THE FORD SURVEY
  • THE APPLE SURVEY
  • THE DODGE SURVEY, #2
  • THE NIKE SURVEY, #3
  • THE DOT'S HOMESTYLE PRETZEL SURVEY
  • THE MCLAREN SURVEY
  • THE YAMAHA SURVEY
  • THE NIKE SURVEY, #4
• 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 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!

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.

FOR TODAY:

• OUR CURRENT 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.)
• WHEN YOU ARE DONE WITH YOUR SURVEY, YOU NEED TO PUBLISH IT!
  • CLICK PUBLISH IN THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER
  • CLICK MANAGE
  • CLICK RESPONDER VIEW>ANYONE WITH LINK
  • CLICK DONE
  • CLICK PUBLISH
• EMAIL your form to Mr. B. by clicking on the LITTLE PLUS HEAD ICON at the top of your form. DUE TODAY! I will start linking these today for students to complete, if they are done with their paper!
• SURVEYS TO COMPLETE (FOURTH PERIOD CLASS):
  • THE AMERICAN EAGLE SURVEY
  • THE NIKE SURVEY, #1
  • THE HERSHEY'S SURVEY
  • THE CHIPOTLE SURVEY
  • THE FERRARI SURVEY
  • THE MCDONALD'S SURVEY, #1
  • THE COLUMBIA RECORDS SURVEY
  • THE JOHN DEERE SURVEY
  • THE MCDONALD'S SURVEY, #2
  • THE CHICK-FIL-A SURVEY
  • THE DR PEPPER SURVEY, #1
  • THE A&W SURVEY, #1
  • THE NVIDIA SURVEY
  • THE NIKE SURVEY, #2
  • THE UGG SURVEY
  • THE A&W SURVEY, #2
  • THE DR PEPPER SURVEY, #2
  • THE TEXAS ROADHOUSE SURVEY
  • THE TIFFANY & CO. SURVEY
  • THE GEOSHIELD SURVEY
  • THE DOSSIER SURVEY
  • THE PRINGLES SURVEY
  • THE COCA-COLA SURVEY
• SURVEYS TO COMPLETE (FIRST PERIOD CLASS):
  • THE QDOBA SURVEY
  • THE NIKE SURVEY, #1
  • THE CHIPOTLE SURVEY
  • THE SPOTIFY SURVEY
  • THE WENDY'S SURVEY
  • THE NIKE SURVEY, #2
  • THE WRANGLER SURVEY
  • THE DODGE SURVEY, #1
  • THE CACTUS ROPES SURVEY
  • THE PLYMOUTH SURVEY
  • THE FORD SURVEY
  • THE APPLE SURVEY
  • THE DODGE SURVEY, #2
  • THE NIKE SURVEY, #3
  • THE DOT'S HOMESTYLE PRETZEL SURVEY
  • THE MCLAREN SURVEY
  • THE YAMAHA SURVEY
  • THE NIKE SURVEY, #4
• 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- 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."

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!

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.

FOR TODAY:

• DUE at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT- RESEARCH PAPER: Finish your paper regarding "The History of Your Favorite Thing."
• 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.
• Due on FRIDAY, JANUARY 31STat MIDNIGHT.

• 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!

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.

FOR TODAY:

• COMPLETE YOUR RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE. This need to be completed today, if you did not complete it yesterday. When done, USE IT to complete your paper!
• 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. Due on FRIDAY, JANUARY 31STat MIDNIGHT.

• 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.

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

FOR TODAY:

• COMPLETE YOUR RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE. This need to be completed today. At the latest, by the start of class next class period.
• 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. Due on FRIDAY, JANUARY 31STat MIDNIGHT.

• 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!

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!

FOR TODAY:

• OUR CURRENT BIG PROJECT: The Google Charting and Graphing Assignment. DUE ON FRIDAY. 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.
• COMPLETE YOUR RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE. This was going to be worked on today, but CHAT GPT was down in the morning. It may be back up by now.
• 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. Due on FRIDAY, JANUARY 31STat MIDNIGHT.

• 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.

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!

FOR TODAY:

• OUR CURRENT BIG PROJECT: The Google Charting and Graphing Assignment. DUE ON FRIDAY. 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. Due on FRIDAY, JANUARY 31STat MIDNIGHT.

• 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.

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."

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.

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!

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.