BELLRINGER: None today. Today is a 100 percent WORK DAY.
WORK DAY: THE BFP! THE FAVORITE THING COMPANY WEBSITE.You should begin putting together your site and pages by the start of next week, we only have a few weeks of class left and we need at least one or two class periods to go over the FINAL EXAMINATION. MR. B. could do a WEBSITE CREATION DEMONSTRATION, but that is up to the class.
BELLRINGER: We discuss the last two weeks of this class. You are ALMOST done, but not quite! Then, we do a quick CELL PHONE SURVEY for Miss Amanda. Please answer these questions HONESTLY!
WORK DAY: THE BFP! THE FAVORITE THING COMPANY WEBSITE.You should begin putting together your site and pages by the start of next week, we only have a few weeks of class left and we need at least one or two class periods to go over the FINAL EXAMINATION. MR. B. could do a WEBSITE CREATION DEMONSTRATION, but that is up to the class.
THU
9/28
BELLRINGER: Time to start thinking about our BIG FINAL PROJECT. To start previewing this project, please complete the FAVORITE THING WEBSITE PREVIEW.
WORK DAY:
The FAVORITE THING TIMELINE. This project is due at the end of class TODAY! SUBMIT THIS PROJECTby sending Mr. B. the URL LINK to your timeline as you see it on your computer!
THE BFP! THE FAVORITE THING COMPANY WEBSITE.You should begin putting together your site and pages by the start of next week, we only have a few weeks of class left and we need at least one or two class periods to go over the FINAL EXAMINATION. MR. B. could do a WEBSITE CREATION DEMONSTRATION, but that is up to the class.
MON
9/25
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TUE
9/26
BELLRINGER: Google SHEETS does more than make graphs! It can also figure out math problems using formulas!
In preparation for the upcoming Google Formula Assignment, as a class, we will review the video tutorial below and answer the questions in the "Simple Formulas in Google Sheets Review." Bring your Chromebook to answer the questions as we go!
The FAVORITE THING TIMELINE. YOU PROBABLY NEED TO DO SOME RESEARCH ON CREATING YOUR TIMELINE by clicking through to the TIKI-TOKI FAQ. Scroll down to the section on HOW TO CREATE YOUR TIMELINE or HOW TO EDIT YOUR TIMELINE or HOW TO CREATE YOUR FIRST STORY. This project is due at the end of class on THURSDAY. SUBMIT THIS PROJECT by sending Mr. B. the URL LINK to your timeline as you see it on your computer!
THE BFP! THE FAVORITE THING COMPANY WEBSITE.You should begin putting together your site and pages by the start of next week, we only have two weeks of class left and we need at least one or two class periods to go over the FINAL EXAMINATION. MR. B. will be doing a WEBSITE CREATION DEMONSTRATION next week.
THU
9/21
BELLRINGER: At the start of class today, please complete the following STUDENT OPINION SURVEYS-
Please note that any questions that do not make sense or are impossible to answer are the issue of the surveyor, not you. Do the best you can to answer the questions as presented!
TIMELINE LEARNING: Please spend some time at the start of class reviewing the learning materials for the TIMELINE PROJECT:
TIKI-TOKI.COM FAQ: Scroll down to the CREATING A TIMELINE, CREATING A STORY and IMAGES sections for information about how to accomplish these tasks.
The FAVORITE THING TIMELINE. YOU PROBABLY NEED TO DO SOME RESEARCH ON CREATING YOUR TIMELINE by clicking through to the TIKI-TOKI FAQ. Scroll down to the section on HOW TO CREATE YOUR TIMELINE or HOW TO EDIT YOUR TIMELINE or HOW TO CREATE YOUR FIRST STORY. This project is due at the start of next week.
THE BFP! THE FAVORITE THING COMPANY WEBSITE.You should begin putting together your site and pages by the start of next week, we only have two weeks of class left and we need at least one or two class periods to go over the FINAL EXAMINATION. MR. B. will be doing a WEBSITE CREATION DEMONSTRATION next week.
GRADING TODAY: Mr. B. continues to grade the GOOGLE FORMS/GRAPHS.
TUE
9/19
BELLRINGER: At the start of class today, please complete the following STUDENT OPINION SURVEYS-
Please note that any questions that do not make sense or are impossible to answer are the issue of the surveyor, not you. Do the best you can to answer the questions as presented!
INTRODUCTION TO OUR NEXT PROJECT: Please complete the Timeline Analysis Thinking Sheet first, then move on to the project itself.
WORK DAY:
The Google Forms Project. If you had your survey completed today, please make sure to go back and complete the project by doing PART TWO- GRAPHING YOUR SURVEY RESULTS. This is half of your grade on this project! I will be grading these today.
DONE WITH YOUR SURVEY AND GRAPHS? Our next project is The FAVORITE THING TIMELINE. Start by registering on the tiki-toki.com website, using your school email. Then, review the project requirements and learning materials and begin to put your timeline together. WATCH the video on how to INSERT IMAGES!
THU
9/14
BELLRINGER: At the start of class today, please complete the following STUDENT OPINION SURVEYS-
Please note that any questions that do not make sense or are impossible to answer are the issue of the surveyor, not you. Do the best you can to answer the questions as presented!
WORK DAY:
The Google Forms Project. I only got 11 surveys sent to me out of 22 students. If you have not yet sent your survey to me, do so by today or you will receive a ZERO on this relatively easy project! If your survey has been completed, please make sure to go back and complete the project by doing PART TWO- GRAPHING YOUR SURVEY RESULTS. This is half of your grade on this project!
Before you leave, I highly recommend you complete the RESEARCH PAPER REQUIREMENTS REVIEW. This will let you know if you are MISSING anything in your paper.
The Google Forms Project. Make sure that your questions pertain to classmates' OPINIONS regarding your FAVORITE THING from your paper last week. EMAIL your form to Mr. B. by clicking on the SEND button at the top of your form. DUE by the end of class on TODAY.
BELLRINGER: PAPERS were reviewed. We did not do well and it is obvious to the grader that many of you did not really follow, or even review, the instructions for this paper. I had 11 students that did not submit a paper or only turned in a very small amount of work. This is disappointing for a 10 day project.
I have made extensive notes on your papers indicating what you need to do to properly complete your paper. You have until the end of the day on TUESDAY to fix these issues and put final drafts in your FRESHMAN TECHNOLOGY folders. I will be grading these for an additional 80 points.
If you did not pass this rough draft, you should COME SEE ME toask for help or an extension. It is time to be responsible for your own work.
The Google Forms Project. Make sure that your questions pertain to classmates' OPINIONS regarding your FAVORITE THING from your paper last week. EMAIL your form to Mr. B. by clicking on the SEND button at the top of your form. DUE by the end of class TODAY. If you are done with your FORM and have submitted it properly, please move on to...
BELLRINGER: None for today at the START of class, but there is a form that you should complete at the END of the day- RESEARCH PAPER REQUIREMENTS REVIEW. This will let you know if you are MISSING anything in your paper.
FOR TODAY:
OUR CURRENT BIG PROJECT: YOUR ROUGH DRAFT FOR THIS PAPER IS DUE ON FRIDAY AT MIDNIGHT! You MUST have a GOOGLE DOC in your folder called RESEARCH_PAPER.doc. This should have the following elements completed:
PROPERLY FORMATTED TITLE PAGE: Title of your paper in 24 pt. Times New Roman Font, Name, Class and Date in Times New Roman 12 pt. Font.
PROPERLY FORMATTED PARAGRAPHS: Double spaced, paragraphs not indented, extra space between paragraphs.
PROPERLY CITED INLINE CITATIONS: After a quote or source material, put (AUTHOR, DATE).
PROPERLY FORMATTED SOURCES PAGE- List all of your source material in alphabetical order based on AUTHOR, DATE, TITLE, WEBSITE.
SAVE your research information, along with any WEBSITE information to a Google Doc called lastname_RESEARCH in your FRESHMAN_TECH folder.
When you have research completed, begin writing your paper, as outlined in the assignment sheet. Call this lastname_thing_paper and make sure it is in your FRESHMAN_TECH.
PAPER OUTLINE: Make sure that you have all pieces included.
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.
BELLRINGER: In preparation for the writing of our paper, we discuss researching for a paper and then complete "The First Paragraph" Exercise.
Because Mr. B. is not going to be here on THURSDAY, we will also be reviewing how your PAPER NEEDS TO LOOK! This is important, as much of the grade of your paper is based on the PRESENTATION.
Today is a 100 percent work day. NO GOOFING OFF, NO TALKING, NO WALKING AROUND THE ROOM! Too many people need this time to work on completing their paper today.
FOR TODAY:
OUR CURRENT BIG PROJECT: Complete research and a 2-3 page paper regarding "The History of Your Favorite Thing," based upon your favorite thing from the chart that you made in Lucidchart at the start of the quarter. Due on FRIDAY, September 9th at MIDNIGHT.
Carefully REVIEW the instructions on the Paper outline.
Research your chosen "FAVORITE THING" on the internet.
SAVE your research information, along with any WEBSITE information to a Google Doc called lastname_RESEARCH in your FRESHMAN_TECH folder.
When you have research completed, begin writing your paper, as outlined in the assignment sheet. Call this lastname_thing_paper and make sure it is in your FRESHMAN_TECH.
PAPER OUTLINE: Make sure that you have all pieces included.
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.
THU
8/31
BELLRINGER: 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 200/200 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 discuss researching for a paper and then complete "The First Paragraph" Exercise.
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, September 9th at MIDNIGHT.
Carefully REVIEW the instructions on the Paper outline.
Research your chosen "FAVORITE THING" on the internet.
SAVE your research information, along with any WEBSITE information to a Google Doc called lastname_RESEARCH in your FRESHMAN_TECH folder.
When you have research completed, begin writing your paper, as outlined in the assignment sheet. Call this lastname_thing_paper and make sure it is in your FRESHMAN_TECH.
PAPER OUTLINE: Make sure that you have all pieces included.
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.
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, September 9th at MIDNIGHT.:
Carefully REVIEW the instructions on the Paper outline.
Research your chosen "FAVORITE THING" on the internet.
SAVE your research information, along with any WEBSITE information to a Google Doc called lastname_RESEARCH in your FRESHMAN_TECH folder.
When you have research completed, begin writing your paper, as outlined in the assignment sheet. Call this lastname_thing_paper and make sure it is in your FRESHMAN_TECH.
PAPER OUTLINE: Make sure that you have all pieces included.
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.
MON
8/28
BELLRINGER: Please complete the "Research Paper Topic Selection Form." Read the questions carefully, this will determine the course of the rest of this quarter in the class. CHOOSE WISELY!
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, September 9th at MIDNIGHT.:
Carefully REVIEW the instructions on the Paper outline.
Research your chosen "FAVORITE THING" on the internet.
SAVE your research information, along with any WEBSITE information to a Google Doc called lastname_RESEARCH in your FRESHMAN_TECH folder.
When you have research completed, begin writing your paper, as outlined in the assignment sheet. Call this lastname_thing_paper and make sure it is in your FRESHMAN_TECH.
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.
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 First Assignment: Word Web- My Favorite Things Pencil Diagram. DUE 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. Think video games, energy drinks, cars, pizzas, french fries, chips, fast food, shoes, makeup, candy bars, etc. DO NOT LIST people, places, bands, pets, teams, etc.)
Create at least 3 web "arms" from each of these categories and list the specific brands/ flavors, of each category that are your favorites. (such as "Snickers," "Twix," "Reese's Pieces 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- draw.io DIAGRAMS: Review the following to help you understand how to use the basics of draw.io DIAGRAMS:
Please use your browser to navigate to drawio.com.
Click START in the upper right corner of the screen.
Click Google Drive as a destination for your saved files.
Click Authorize and select your SCHOOL ACCOUNT to connect to draw.io.
Click all the boxes to authorize draw.io to access your drive, then click CONTINUE.
Click CREATE A NEW DIAGRAM.
Click BLANK DIAGRAM>CREATE.
Start making your diagrams!
Please review this 1:45 minute video- THIS DIAGRAM HELP LINK to get basic information on how to use DIAGRAMS.NET.
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.
Use the CONNECTOR button at the top to create connecting lines between shapes. You can also do this automatically by clicking on connector points on your shape.
Your diagrams save as you go and are already in the proper folder for grading!
THE ACTUAL DIAGRAMS.NET DIAGRAMS Assignment: TWO 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 draw.io DIAGRAMS: To make your "Word Web" into a usable piece of information, we will be recreating your chart using draw.io DIAGRAMS. LEARNING TOOLS ARE OUTLINED BELOW.
"MY FAVORITE THING IN 2022"- 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 will illustrate all of the following information in a diagrams.net diagram in the same way your did your FAVORITE THINGS CHART above.:
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.
FOR TODAY: We review some of the information that we discussed yesterday by completing a QUIZ. YAY! Please finish the FRESHMAN TECHNOLOGY RULES AND REGULATIONS QUIZ. This will be a graded assignment, so make sure to do your best to give strong answers.
Our First Assignment: Word Web- My Favorite Things Pencil Diagram. DUE 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. Think video games, energy drinks, cars, pizzas, french fries, chips, fast food, shoes, makeup, candy bars, etc. DO NOT LIST people, places, bands, pets, teams, etc.)
Create at least 3 web "arms" from each of these categories and list the specific brands/ flavors, of each category that are your favorites. (such as "Snickers," "Twix," "Reese's Pieces 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- draw.io DIAGRAMS: Review the following to help you understand how to use the basics of draw.io DIAGRAMS:
Please use your browser to navigate to drawio.com.
Click START in the upper right corner of the screen.
Click Google Drive as a destination for your saved files.
Click Authorize and select your SCHOOL ACCOUNT to connect to draw.io.
Click all the boxes to authorize draw.io to access your drive, then click CONTINUE.
Click CREATE A NEW DIAGRAM.
Click BLANK DIAGRAM>CREATE.
Start making your diagrams!
Please review this 1:45 minute video- THIS DIAGRAM HELP LINK to get basic information on how to use DIAGRAMS.NET.
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.
Use the CONNECTOR button at the top to create connecting lines between shapes. You can also do this automatically by clicking on connector points on your shape.
Your diagrams save as you go and are already in the proper folder for grading!
THE ACTUAL DIAGRAMS.NET DIAGRAMS Assignment: TWO 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 draw.io DIAGRAMS: To make your "Word Web" into a usable piece of information, we will be recreating your chart using draw.io DIAGRAMS. LEARNING TOOLS ARE OUTLINED BELOW.
"MY FAVORITE THING IN 2022"- 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 will illustrate all of the following information in a diagrams.net diagram in the same way your did your FAVORITE THINGS CHART above.:
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.
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 Freshman Tech 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_FRESHMAN_TECH." 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 IN THIS FOLDER!
INSTALLING DIAGRAMS.NET:
First, make sure you are logged in to your Google Drive. Click into your FRESHMAN_TECH FOLDER.
Now, back in your Google Drive in your Freshman Tech Folder, click NEW>MORE>DIAGRAMS.NET.
This should bring up a CREATE window. Name your diagram and click TO CREATE A BLANK DIAGRAM.
If necessary, click AUTHORIZE to allow Diagram.net to access your drive. Click to select your school Google Drive and then SELECT all of the options that are available.
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. 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, 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."
THE ACTUAL DIAGRAMS.NET DIAGRAMS Assignment: TWO 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 DIAGRAMS: To make your "Word Web" into a usable piece of information, we will be recreating your chart using draw.io DIAGRAMS. LEARNING TOOLS ARE OUTLINED BELOW.
"MY SCHEDULE"- Use the tools that you have developed in DIAGRAMS.NET to draw a visual diagram of your school schedule for this year. Make sure to include class PERIODS and all FRESHMAN ROTATION courses. Include TEACHERS, as well. USE COLOR! (Extra Credit- Visually demonstrate your schedule on 8 period days AND block days in your diagram, as well.)
LEARNING TOOLS- DIAGRAM.NET DIAGRAMS: Review the following to help you understand how to use the basics of DIAGRAM.NET DIAGRAMS:
From your GOOGLE DRIVE, click on the NEW button in the upper left corner, use the pull-out menu to click on MORE, then click on DIAGRAM.NET.
After some thinking, you will see a CREATE NEW DIAGRAM dialogue box. NAME your chart and then click CREATE.
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.
Use the CONNECTOR button at the top to create connecting lines between shapes. You can also do this automatically by clicking on connector points on your shape.
Your diagrams save as you go and are already in the proper folder for grading!
