COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY - SPRING, 2026
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TUESDAY/ WEDNESDAY 2/24-25/ 2026
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BELLRINGER: COMPLETE THE DAILY EXERCISE- "THE WORLD'S BEST TOURNAMENT." First, we will demonstrate this in class, then you will complete a version on your own. Any topic is fine, as long as it is SCHOOL APPROPRIATE! WE WORK ON OUR LAST BIG PROJECT FOR THE QUARTER: THE FAVORITE THING WEBSITE PROJECT. This is due NEXT CLASS PERIOD at the start of class. NEXT CLASS PERIOD: We start working on the PRACTICE FINAL EXAMINATION. Yes, you need to complete this. I highly recommend that you be here for this. Students that take the Practice Final and do well will get an A or a B on the Final, students who do not take this or who do not review the material tend to get Fs on the Final Exam.
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TUESDAY/ WEDNESDAY 2/24-25/ 2026
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BELLRINGER: This Mini-Project is an EASY one! Yay! This is a preview of a technique we will be using a LOT next quarter, so complete it as directed. THE MINI-PROJECT- "MOOSE AND CROW." Please note that YOU will pick your grade on this mini-project! If you select an image that is only worth 1 point, you will only receive ONE POINT! WE PREVIEW AND THEN WORK ON OUR NEXT BIG PROJECT: THE FAVORITE THING WEBSITE PROJECT. We review the FAVORITE WEBSITE PREVIEW and HOW TO CREATE A GOOGLE SITES PAGE AND ADD ELEMENTS. There were a number of students in my Computers and Technology classes that did NOT submit or pass the TIMELINE PROJECT. This is not really acceptable. I expect to get an email from each of you over the next 2-3 days with a link to your timeline, asking me nicely to grade your completed work. If Thursday comes and I have not heard from you, you will keep your ZERO in the gradebook. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO FILL OUT THE "TURNING IN THE TIMELINE" FORM IF YOU WERE NOT HERE ON MONDAY! |
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MONDAY 2/23/ 2026
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BELLRINGER: Our last AI MINI-PROJECT, Let's continue our look at some more things that AI for you. This time, we consider CARS! Please complete the COMPTECH MINI-PROJECT: USING AI, PART FOUR- CARS. This is a 30 point project. DUE TODAY- OUR NEXT BIG PROJECT: The Favorite Thing Timeline. This is due TODAY and is a 100 point project. TO TURN THIS IN YOU MUST COMPLETE THE "TURNING IN THE TIMELINE" FORM! DONE? Our next project- THE FAVORITE THING WEBSITE PROJECT, IS POSTED. It will be due next week. Please work on it today if you are done with the Timeline. |
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THURSDAY- FRIDAY 2/19-20/ 2026
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COMPLETE THE GOOGLE FORMULAS QUICK QUIZ . This is a quiz that reviews the assignment last class period and will go into the book as a 20 point grade. No talking, no cheating, no looking around! FIX THE GRAPHS IN YOUR GOOGLE FORMS PROJECT. Very few students had strong titles or axis labels on their graphs. Without these key elements, students WILL receive a zero for this relatively simple project. COMPLETE the COMPTECH MINI-PROJECT: USING AI, PART THREE: AROUND THE HOUSE at the start of class today. This will be a 30 point grade in the gradebook and is a look at some of the things that AI can do for you besides cheat on school assignments. This time, we look at THINGS AROUND THE HOUSE. I would like to see more answers IN YOUR OWN WORDS. DO NOT COPY AND PASTE AI TEXT OR YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO ON THIS PROJECT.
COMPLETE THE FAVORITE THING WEBSITE PREVIEW. This is a 20 point preview of the upcoming BIG FINAL PROJECT for this quarter. FOR TODAY- 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 project sheet and on the RESOURCES page of this webpage for this project, YOU ARE EXPECTED TO USE THEM! This is due next MONDAY and is a 100 point project. COMPLETE ALL OF THE SURVEYS BELOW FOR YOUR CLASS PERIOD!
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TUESDAY- WEDNESDAY 2/17-18/ 2026
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COMPLETE the COMPTECH MINI-PROJECT: USING AI, PART TWO- FOOD at the start of class today. This will be a 30 point grade in the gradebook and is a look at some of the things that AI can do for you besides cheat on school assignments. This time, we look at FOOD. I would like to see more answers IN YOUR OWN WORDS. DO NOT COPY AND PASTE AI TEXT OR YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO ON THIS PROJECT. TWENTY-FIVE STUDENTS DID NOT COMPLETE the COMPTECH MINI-PROJECT: USING AI, PART ONE. Please complete this today, if you want credit for this simple assignment.COMPLETE THE GOOGLE FORMULAS ASSIGNMENT. You will need to review the video at the top of the page to learn how to create basic GOOGLE SHEET FORMULAS. Then, create a GOOGLE SHEET in your COMPTECH folder, called "FORMULAS" and complete the FOUR PROBLEMS. This will be a 20 point assignment grade in the gradebook.COMPLETE THE GOOGLE FORM PROJECT, PART TWO: Please notice that, at the bottom of the project sheet, there is a PART TWO, where you will be GRAPHING the results of THREE OF YOUR SURVEY QUESTIONS. You have all of the data, you just need to put them into graphs! 25 point project. I need this done TODAY for all students. If you did not send me a form, you will need to take a zero on this project. FOR TODAY- 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 project sheet and on the RESOURCES page of this webpage for this project, YOU ARE EXPECTED TO USE THEM! This is due next MONDAY and is a 100 point project. |
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THURSDAY-FRIDAY 2/12-13/ 2026
CLASS SUMMARY |
FIRST, BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE- Complete all of the surveys for your class period below. Answer your own survey, as well!
SECOND- Complete the TIMELINE ANALYSIS SHEET, as an introduction to our new TIMELINE PROJECT. THIRD, COMPLETE the COMPTECH MINI-PROJECT: USING AI, PART ONE at the start of class today. This will be a 30 point grade in the gradebook and is a look at some of the things that AI can do for you besides cheat on school assignments. FOURTH: When everyone is done doing your survey, it is time for THE GOOGLE FORM PROJECT, PART TWO: Please notice that, at the bottom of the project sheet, there is a PART TWO, where you will be GRAPHING the results of THREE OF YOUR SURVEY QUESTIONS. You have all of the data, you just need to put them into graphs! 25 point project. FIFTH: If you passed your FAVORITE THING PAPER, congratulations! Good job! If you did not, you have until THE END OF THE DAY ON FRIDAY to fix any issues with your paper and SHARE IT WITH ME FOR REGRADING. This is your only chance to pass this class, please take advantage of it! SIXTH- 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 project sheet and on the RESOURCES page of this webpage for this project, YOU ARE EXPECTED TO USE THEM! COMPLETE ALL OF THE SURVEYS BELOW FOR YOUR CLASS PERIOD! |
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TUESDAY- WEDNESDAY 2/10-11/ 2026
CLASS SUMMARY |
DAILY EXERCISE:
We review the
DAILY EXERCISE- "PREDICTING THE PRESIDENT" and THE DAILY EXERCISE: BUMPER CARS at the start of next class
COMPLETE THE DAILY EXERCISE: THE TEACHER'S LUNCH PROBLEM at the start of class today. This will be a 20 point grade in the gradebook. Here is the link to the sample spreadsheet with SUMS that Mr. Burkhard covered at the start of class. 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 ASSIGNMENTS FOR TODAY:OUR PROJECT FOR TODAY: I don't know WHAT happened on Monday, but I did not get a SINGLE shared GOOGLE FORM in my email box. This needs to be completed RIGHT NOW. Here is the project sheet- THE GOOGLE FORMS PROJECT. If you passed your FAVORITE THING PAPER, congratulations! Good job! If you did not, you have until FRIDAY to fix any issues with your paper and SHARE IT WITH ME FOR REGRADING. This is your only chance to pass this class, please take advantage of it!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 project sheet and on the RESOURCES page of this webpage for this project, YOU ARE EXPECTED TO USE THEM! |
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MONDAY 2/9/2026
CLASS SUMMARY |
Mr. Burkhard is out today! MAKE SURE TO COMPLETE THE DAILY EXERCISE: BUMPER CARS before the start of next class period! 5 POINTS. This exercise will take some image research to complete! OUR ASSIGNMENTS FOR TODAY:
OUR PROJECT FOR TODAY: We discussed THE GOOGLE FORMS PROJECT last class period. Please make sure that you complete and share this FORM with Mr. Burkhard by the end of class today. You also need to make sure that your FORM follows ALL OF THE FOLLOWING RULES: |
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THURSDAY/ FRIDAY 2/5-6/2026
CLASS SUMMARY (coming soon) |
DAILY EXERCISE: We review today's DAILY EXERCISE- "FIRE ISLAND." To prepare for our upcoming FORMS PROJECT, we discuss OPINIONS. Then, students complete the "Computers and Technology Opinion Survey." MAKE SURE TO COMPLETE THE DAILY EXERCISE: PREDICTING THE PRESIDENT before the start of class on Monday! 5 POINTS. This exercise will take some reading and some critical thinking to properly figure out. OUR ASSIGNMENTS FOR TODAY:
Due at MIDNIGHT on FRIDAY: "The History of Your Favorite Thing" RESEARCH PAPER. You should be finishing up your paragraphs today, adding your SOURCES page, checking all of your formatting and completing the the RESEARCH PAPER REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST. OUR NEXT PROJECT: Our next project is THE GOOGLE FORMS PROJECT. You will be completing this in class on Monday, when Mr. Burkhard is out for the day. Make sure that your questions pertain to classmates' OPINIONS regarding your FAVORITE THING from your paper. SHARE your form with Mr. B. by clicking on the SEND button at the top of your form. |
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TUESDAY/ WEDNESDAY 2/3-4/2026
CLASS SUMMARY (coming soon) |
DAILY EXERCISE: We review MR. B.'S GARAGE DAILY EXERCISE, which was due at the start of class today. THEN, WE COMPLETE THE AI IMAGES QUIZ. This will be worth 30 points. To get credit for this quiz, you MUST give thoughtful answers to the "WHY" questions! Review the "HOW TO DETECT AI IMAGES" Presentation first! DAILY EXERCISE for next class period, please review and complete THE DAILY EXERCISE- "FIRE ISLAND." How about we DON'T look this up online anywhere and just see if we can FIGURE IT OUT with our brains? OUR ASSIGNMENTS FOR TODAY:
Our current project: "The History of Your Favorite Thing" RESEARCH PAPER. You should be finishing up your CHANGES paragraphs today, leaving the "2026" paragraph, the conclusion and the paper review for next class period, when the paper is actually due. 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. OUR NEXT PROJECT: Our next project is THE GOOGLE FORMS PROJECT. Make sure that your questions pertain to classmates' OPINIONS regarding your FAVORITE THING from your paper (due NEXT CLASS PERIOD.) EMAIL your form to Mr. B. by clicking on the SEND button at the top of your form. IF YOU ARE MISSING WORK FROM JANUARY, YOU CAN USE THIS LINK TO ACCESS THE WEBSITE FROM LAST MONTH or click the ARCHIVE LINK at the top of this page. |
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MONDAY 2/2/2026
CLASS SUMMARY FROM AUDIO RECORDING |
DAILY EXERCISES: We review the DAILY EXERCISE for today- 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! DAILY EXERCISE for next class period, please review and complete THE MR. B.'S GARAGE DAILY EXERCISE. OUR ASSIGNMENTS FOR TODAY:
Our current project: "The History of Your Favorite Thing" RESEARCH PAPER. IF YOU ARE MISSING WORK FROM JANUARY, YOU CAN USE THIS LINK TO ACCESS THE WEBSITE FROM LAST MONTH or click the ARCHIVE LINK at the top of this page. |