Here's the rules. If nobody cheats in either class, I will give 10 extra credit points to all correct answers. If I catch ANYONE cheating in either class, NOBODY in either class will get any points. None.
WORK DAY ON THE FOLLOWING:
OUR CURRENT PROJECT: The AI STORY PROJECT. You should have already selected your genre and your critical elements and created your story. The bellringer allowed you to do your TEXT TO SPEECH already and since that had you UPLOAD your TEXT TO SPEECH STORY.
If you have completed the STORY and your TEXT TO SPEECH NARRATION and should be finishing up your STORYBOARD today. SEE ME TO GRADE THIS BEFORE THE END OF CLASS TODAY. PLEASE NOTE THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS PART OF THE ASSIGNMENT!
Only when you are done with your STORYBOARD can you start working on your MUSIC, SOUND EFFECTS and actual IMAGES. If you are ready for this, please show me your STORYBOARD for grading and I will set up the computer for you to create SOUND EFFECTS. Instructions are in the PROJECT SHEET, please follow them closely!
THU
4/24
BELLRINGER: Hey! How about a chance for some EXTRA CREDIT? Here's the catch... NO CHEATING! NO LOOKING UP ANSWERS! NO DISCUSSING WITH OTHERS! Got it?
Here's the rules. If nobody cheats in either class, I will give 10 extra credit points to all correct answers. If I catch ANYONE cheating in either class, NOBODY in either class will get any points. None.
WORK DAY ON THE FOLLOWING:
OUR CURRENT PROJECT: The AI STORY PROJECT. You should have already selected your genre and your critical elements and created your story. The bellringer allowed you to do your TEXT TO SPEECH already and since that had you UPLOAD your TEXT TO SPEECH STORY.
If you have completed the STORY and your TEXT TO SPEECH NARRATION and should be finishing up your STORYBOARD today. SEE ME TO GRADE THIS BEFORE THE END OF CLASS TODAY. PLEASE NOTE THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS PART OF THE ASSIGNMENT!
Only when you are done with your STORYBOARD can you start working on your MUSIC, SOUND EFFECTS and actual IMAGES. If you are ready for this, please show me your STORYBOARD for grading and I will set up the computer for you to create SOUND EFFECTS. Instructions are in the PROJECT SHEET, please follow them closely!
OUR CURRENT PROJECT: The AI STORY PROJECT. You should have already selected your genre and your critical elements and created your story. The bellringer allowed you to do your TEXT TO SPEECH already and since that had you UPLOAD your TEXT TO SPEECH STORY.
If you have completed the STORY and your TEXT TO SPEECH NARRATION, please start working on your STORYBOARD.
Only when you are done with your STORYBOARD can you start working on your MUSIC, SOUND EFFECTS and actual IMAGES. If you are ready for this, please show me your STORYBOARD for grading and I will set up the computer for you to create SOUND EFFECTS. Instructions are in the PROJECT SHEET, please follow them closely!
MON
4/21
BELLRINGER: Amazon has come out with the launch of their AMAZON NOVA CANVAS on PartyRock, including instructions for perfect AI Image Queries. Let's try it out. Please complete the DAILY EXERCISE- "AMAZON NOVA CANVAS PROMPTING LIKE A PRO" 25 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS for the best SLOTH IN SPACE IMAGES!
WORK DAY ON THE FOLLOWING:
OUR CURRENT PROJECT: The AI STORY PROJECT. You should have already selected your genre and your critical elements and created your story. The bellringer allowed you to do your TEXT TO SPEECH already and since that had you UPLOAD your TEXT TO SPEECH STORY, I will grade that as part of your project TODAY.
If you have completed the STORY and your TEXT TO SPEECH NARRATION, please start working on your STORYBOARD and your SOUND EFFECTS. Instructions are in the PROJECT SHEET, please follow them closely!
BY THE WAY: 24 STUDENTS DID NOT TURN IN THE NON-HUSKY MASCOT PROJECT and 23 STUDENTS DID NOT TURN IN THE TEXT TO SPEECH VERSION OF THEIR AI STORY. OUT OF 40. WTH?
THU
4/17
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FRI
4/18
BELLRINGER: We will soon be working on the AI STORY PROJECT. For today, please select your genre and your critical elements today, then work on creating and editing your story. SAVE YOUR STORY to your COMPTECH folder and COPY IT TO THIS DAILY EXERCISE- "THE AI STORY" for grading.
To complete this, you will need to have finished creating your AI STORY and uploaded it to your COMPTECH FOLDER.
Follow all of the instructions! This will be a 20 point assignment.
WORK DAY ON THE FOLLOWING:
OUR CURRENT PROJECT: THE NOT HUSKIES MASCOT PROJECT. Please review carefully, especially MR. B.'s TIPS, as this is a difficult project to get right. This should be completed TODAY!
Please work on the AI STORY PROJECT. You should have already selected your genre and your critical elements and created your story. The bellringer allowed you to do your TEXT TO SPEECH already and since that had you UPLOAD your TEXT TO SPEECH STORY, I will grade that as part of your project TODAY.
If you have completed the STORY and your TEXT TO SPEECH NARRATION, please start working on your STORYBOARD and your SOUND EFFECTS. Instructions are in the PROJECT SHEET, please follow them closely!
MON
4/14
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WED
4/16
BELLRINGER: OUR DAILY EXERCISE FOR TODAY- DAILY EXERCISE: AI GLASSES AND SPOTIFY SCAMMING. We will be watching a video about these cases. Answer the questions! If you don't know an answer, use CHATGPT to help find the answer!
This assignment will be worth 25 points.
WORK DAY:
OUR CURRENT PROJECT, due today: The FUTURE WAR TIMELINE AND ANALYSIS PROJECT. This is a long project, with a lot of moving parts. Don't be overwhelmed! Just go a step at a time, use ChatGPT! Have a conversation with Chat GPT, telling it what you need. It will help! DON'T GIVE UP!
UPCOMING: THE NOT HUSKIES MASCOT PROJECT. Please review carefully, especially MR. B.'s TIPS, as this is a difficult project to get right.
BELLRINGER: DUE TODAY- The DAILY EXERCISE: SOMETHING NICE. You had ALL weekend through until this morning to complete this. I cannot WAIT to read about what you all did. BY THE WAY: DO NOT fake this assignment. If you forgot to type it up over the weekend, do it NOW. If you didn't DO ANYTHING NICE, do it before next class period and turn it in then.
This assignment will be worth 25 points. THE MORE CREATIVE AND INTERESTING, THE BETTER!
WORK DAY:
OUR CURRENT PROJECT: The FUTURE WAR TIMELINE AND ANALYSIS PROJECT. This is a long project, with a lot of moving parts. Don't be overwhelmed! Just go a step at a time, use ChatGPT! Have a conversation with Chat GPT, telling it what you need. It will help! DON'T GIVE UP!
TUE
4/8
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WED
4/9
BELLRINGER: DUE TODAY- The DAILY EXERCISE: SOMETHING NICE. You had ALL weekend through until this morning to complete this. I cannot WAIT to read about what you all did. BY THE WAY: DO NOT fake this assignment. If you forgot to type it up over the weekend, do it NOW. If you didn't DO ANYTHING NICE, do it before next class period and turn it in then.
This assignment will be worth 25 points, but you will probably use this skill sometime over the next five years, guaranteed!
WORK DAY:
OUR CURRENT PROJECT: The FUTURE WAR TIMELINE AND ANALYSIS PROJECT. This is a long project, with a lot of moving parts. Don't be overwhelmed! Just go a step at a time, use ChatGPT! Have a conversation with Chat GPT, telling it what you need. It will help! DON'T GIVE UP!
THU
4/3
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FRI
4/4
BELLRINGER: We discuss a completely different DAILY EXERCISE for this coming class period. Mr. Burkhard goes over the DAILY EXERCISE: SOMETHING NICE. You have ALL weekend through until Monday morning to complete this. DO NOT MESS IT UP!
Mr. Burkhard also previews the FUTURE WAR TIMELINE AND ANALYSIS PROJECT. and how to ACTUALLY use AI to help you get things done. Here are the CHAT GPT conversations that Mr. Burkhard covers for this discussion:
Remember, the point of the FUTURE WARS project is for you to INTERACT with the AI, talk with it, learn with it, figure things out together. Create something TOGETHER that is interesting and thought provoking.
We also go over a few things about the NOT OPTIONAL EXTRA CREDIT PORTION OF THIS PROJECT, the ARTIFACTS.
WORK DAY:
OUR CURRENT PROJECT: The ANIMATED SOCIAL MEDIA POST PROJECT. This should be finishing up today! Make sure to DOWNLOAD it to your DOWNLOAD FOLDER, then, NEW>FILE UPLOAD it to your COMPTECH FOLDER.
WHAT'S NEXT: The FUTURE WAR TIMELINE AND ANALYSIS PROJECT. This is a long project, with a lot of moving parts. Don't be overwhelmed! Just go a step at a time, use Chat GPT! Have a conversation with Chat GPT, telling it what you need. It will help! DON'T GIVE UP!
TUE
4/1
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WED
4/2
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.
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!
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: 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.
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!
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.
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!
DONE WITH EVERYTHING ELSE? OUR FIRST AI PROJECT: 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.
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!
DONE WITH EVERYTHING ELSE? OUR FIRST AI PROJECT: 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.
THU
2/27
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FRI
2/28
BELLRINGER- We spend some time reviewing how a checkbook works. Then, we complete theCHECKBOOK PROBLEM and the CHECKBOOK QUESTIONNAIRE. To receive credit for this 50 point assignment, you will need to complete the Questionnaire!
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!
THE BFP! THE FAVORITE THING COMPANY WEBSITE. This is due TODAY! ALL STUDENTS have an extension until SUNDAY at midnight. I will grade these at the start of next week. HOWEVER, if ONE STUDENT is goofing off, not working or being disruptive IN EITHER CLASS, all WEBSITES are due TODAY and I will grade these tonight! I will NOT be giving warnings for this!
COMING UP NEXT: The CHECKBOOK PROBLEM and the CHECKBOOK QUESTIONNAIRE. To receive credit for this 50 point assignment, you will need to complete the Questionnaire!
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!
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!
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.
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 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!
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!
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!
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!
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:
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!
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!
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 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!
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....
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 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!
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.
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.
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!
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 CARSby the start of next class period. We will analyze this as a class then.
FOR TODAY:
COMPLETE YOURRESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE. This need to be completed today, if you did not complete it yesterday. When done, USE IT to complete your paper!
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.
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:
COMPLETE YOURRESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE. This need to be completed today. At the latest, by the start of class next class period.
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!
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!
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.
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 YOURRESEARCH 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
Please use your browser to navigate to DIAGRAMS.NET.
Click START in the upper right corner of the screen.
Click GOOGLE DRIVE as a destination for your saved files.
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.
Click CONTINUE, when asked.
Click CREATE A NEW DIAGRAM.
Click DIAGRAM NAME at the top of the window and NAME YOUR FILE!
Click BLANK DIAGRAM>CREATE.
***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.
Navigate in your Google Drive to your COMPTECH FOLDER and click on it once to highlight it, then CLICK SELECT
Your NEW DIAGRAM will open.
Please review this 1:45 minute video-DIAGRAMS.net HELP LINK to get basic information on how to use DIAGRAMS.NET.
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.
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.
Start making your diagrams (see your project below!)
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.
"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.
"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.
"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!
"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).
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.
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:
Please use your browser to navigate to DIAGRAMS.NET.
Click START in the upper right corner of the screen.
Click GOOGLE DRIVE as a destination for your saved files.
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.
Click CONTINUE, when asked.
Click CREATE A NEW DIAGRAM.
Click DIAGRAM NAME at the top of the window and NAME YOUR FILE!
Click BLANK DIAGRAM>CREATE.
***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.
Navigate in your Google Drive to your COMPTECH FOLDER and click on it once to highlight it, then CLICK SELECT
Your NEW DIAGRAM will open.
Please review this 1:45 minute video-DIAGRAMS.net HELP LINK to get basic information on how to use DIAGRAMS.NET.
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.
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.
Start making your diagrams (see your project below!)
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.
"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.
"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.
"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!
"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).
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)!
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:
Please use your browser to navigate to DIAGRAMS.NET.
Click START in the upper right corner of the screen.
Click GOOGLE DRIVE as a destination for your saved files.
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.
Click CONTINUE, when asked.
Click CREATE A NEW DIAGRAM.
Click DIAGRAM NAME at the top of the window and NAME YOUR FILE!
Click BLANK DIAGRAM>CREATE.
***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.
Navigate in your Google Drive to your COMPTECH FOLDER and click on it once to highlight it, then CLICK SELECT
Your NEW DIAGRAM will open.
Please review this 1:45 minute video-DIAGRAMS.net HELP LINK to get basic information on how to use DIAGRAMS.NET.
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.
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.
Start making your diagrams (see your project below!)
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.
"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.
"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.
"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!
"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.
