Tuesday, December 20, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Topic

60 Second Speeches

Essential Questions

  1. Can I deliver an effective public speaking presentation?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. UPLOAD YOUR FINISHED POWERPOINT TO FOCUS!

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Due to Internet access issues, no formal presentation order was sent out. Students will have 30 minutes today to make any finishing touches to their presentations. Then any students that wish to present today will be allowed to do so. During the next class period, all remaining students will present in alphabetical order according to last name.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Finish The Hour of Code and Draw Something 8 if you have not done so already.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

[Assignment] The Hour of Code

Background

Today students will participate in the Hour of Code. This is a national event designed to spark student interested in computer science. For this event, students will have their choice of activity to choose from. You will need to login to your code.org account and then enter one of the codes below to access the correct course.

Hour of Code Course Choices - Choose Just One!

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR CODE.ORG ACCOUNT FIRST!

  1. Coding with Anna and Elsa
  2. Minecraft Adventurer
  3. Star Wars: Building a Galaxy with Code
  4. Code Your Own Sports Game

Monday, December 12, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Monday, December 12, 2016

Topic

Various

Essential Questions

  1. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Do this.
  2. And this.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

The teacher is not here today.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Finish Draw Something 8.

Finish Audio Challenge 2.

Finish preparing for 60 Second Speech 2: Show and Tell.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Assignment] Create a code.org Account

If you do not have a code.org account you will make one today. If you have a code.org account that you can access you do not need a new one. If you are unable to access your old code.org account you must make a new one today.

First, please right-click this link and select OPEN IN NEW TAB to access the sign-up page.

When signing up choose the following options:

  1. Account Type: Student
  2. E-mail: DCPS e-mail, s12345678@students.duvalschools.org
  3. Password: Choose a secure password.
  4. Password Confirmation: Repeat your password.
  5. Display Name: Student Number
  6. Age: Your Age
  7. Gender: Optional

After creating your account, login to your DCPS e-mail. You may receive a confirmation e-mail from code.org so please read it carefully. There may be additional steps necessary to verify your account.

After you have created your account, login to the site and explore. We will discuss how to use the site in class on Wednesday.

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

[Assignment] Draw Something 8: Athletes Playing Instruments

The image above was the inspiration for this project idea. It is a funny picture, but it also requires some significant photo editing skills to make. For this project, you need to find a picture of at least one athlete competing in a game or match for their sport. You will use Paint.net or other photo editing software to make it appear as though that athlete is actually playing an instrument.

Content Rubric

  • FIRST NAME, LAST INITIAL only in bottom right corner. [25 Points]
  • At least one athlete playing an instrument in a match or game. [25 Points]
  • Must show athlete holding/playing/actually touching the instrument!
  • Any equipment used such as bats, hockey sticks, basketballs, etc. are REMOVED from the picture. [25 Points]
  • Helmets, jerseys, and other articles of clothing do not need to be edited out of the picture.
  • Image demonstrates investment of time and effort. [50 Points]

Process Rubric

  • File name is lastname_firstname_drawsomething8 [25 Points]
  • File format is Portable Network Graphics (.png) [25 Points]
  • All original images and student created image are submitted as a compressed folder (.zip file). [50 Points]
  • Compressed folder name: lastname_firstname_drawsomething8
    [25 Points]
  • Submitted to Focus OR shared via OneDrive no later than 12/22/2016 at 11:59PM. [50 Points]
  • Submitted before 12/14/2016: [+15 Points]

Teacher Example

Before


PLUS
EQUALS

[INFO] Open Lab Changes

Please make note of the following changes to the times and dates for Open Lab:

  1. Monday Before School: 8:45AM-9:25AM
  2. Monday After School: 4:30PM-5:45PM, pick-up by 6PM SHARP.
  3. Wednesday Before School: 8:45AM-9:25AM
Students that need new passes for morning Open Lab should see me as soon as possible.

Friday, December 2, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Friday, December 02, 2016

Topic

Audio Editing with Audacity

Essential Questions

  1. What are the basic recording and playback functions of Audacity
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will learn how to:

  1. Use the basic playback functions of Audacity.
  2. Use the basic editing functions of Audacity.
  3. Record audio data.
  4. Apply effects to audio data.
  5. Save their project.
  6. Export their project audio.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

The following assignments are due Friday:

  1. Draw Something 5
  2. Draw Something 6
  3. Draw Something 7
  4. Audio Challenge 1
The following assignments are coming due soon:
  1. Audio Challenge 2
  2. 60 Second Speech II

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

Thursday, December 1, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Thursday, December 01, 2016

Topic

Audio Editing with Audacity

Essential Questions

  1. What are the basic recording and playback functions of Audacity
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will learn how to:

  1. Use the basic playback functions of Audacity.
  2. Use the basic editing functions of Audacity.
  3. Record audio data.
  4. Apply effects to audio data.
  5. Save their project.
  6. Export their project audio.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

The following assignments are due Friday:

  1. Draw Something 5
  2. Draw Something 6
  3. Draw Something 7
  4. Audio Challenge 1
The following assignments are coming due soon:
  1. Audio Challenge 2
  2. 60 Second Speech II

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Topic

Audio Editing with Audacity

Essential Questions

  1. What are the basic recording and playback functions of Audacity
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will learn how to:

  1. Use the basic playback functions of Audacity.
  2. Use the basic editing functions of Audacity.
  3. Record audio data.
  4. Apply effects to audio data.
  5. Save their project.
  6. Export their project audio.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

The following assignments are due Friday:

  1. Draw Something 5
  2. Draw Something 6
  3. Draw Something 7
  4. Audio Challenge 1
The following assignments are coming due soon:
  1. Audio Challenge 2
  2. 60 Second Speech II

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Topic

Audio Editing with Audacity

Essential Questions

  1. What are the basic recording and playback functions of Audacity
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will learn how to:

  1. Use the basic playback functions of Audacity.
  2. Use the basic editing functions of Audacity.
  3. Record audio data.
  4. Apply effects to audio data.
  5. Save their project.
  6. Export their project audio.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

The following assignments are due Friday:

  1. Draw Something 5
  2. Draw Something 6
  3. Draw Something 7
  4. Audio Challenge 1
The following assignments are coming due soon:
  1. Audio Challenge 2
  2. 60 Second Speech II

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

Monday, November 28, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Monday, November 28, 2016

Topic

Audio Editing with Audacity

Essential Questions

  1. What are the basic recording and playback functions of Audacity
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will learn how to:

  1. Use the basic playback functions of Audacity.
  2. Use the basic editing functions of Audacity.
  3. Record audio data.
  4. Apply effects to audio data.
  5. Save their project.
  6. Export their project audio.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

The following assignments are due Friday:

  1. Draw Something 5
  2. Draw Something 6
  3. Draw Something 7
  4. Audio Challenge 1
The following assignments are coming due soon:
  1. Audio Challenge 2
  2. 60 Second Speech II

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

Thursday, November 17, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Thursday, November 17, 2016

Topic

Public Speaking

Essential Questions

  1. How can I overcome public speaking anxiety?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Start working on Meme Monday #03 if you were absent.
  2. Look at Draw Something 5: Freestyle, Draw Something 6: Birds with Arms, and Draw Something 7: Googly Eyes. ALL THREE ARE DUE DECEMBER 02, 2016 BY 11:59PM.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will deliver their 60 Second Speech #1: Career Day presentations.

Students that want me to print a copy of their speech must e-mail me their Microsoft Word .doc file. I will print them after school and you can pick them up tomorrow.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on Draw Something 5: Freestyle, Draw Something 6: Birds with Arms, and Draw Something 7: Googly Eyes.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

[Daily Agenda] [Early Release] Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Topic

Public Speaking

Essential Questions

  1. How can I overcome public speaking anxiety?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Start working on Meme Monday #03 if you were absent.
  2. Look at Draw Something 5: Freestyle, Draw Something 6: Birds with Arms, and Draw Something 7: Googly Eyes. ALL THREE ARE DUE DECEMBER 02, 2016 BY 11:59PM.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will deliver their 60 Second Speech #1: Career Day presentations.

Students that want me to print a copy of their speech must e-mail me their Microsoft Word .doc file. I will print them after school and you can pick them up tomorrow.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on Draw Something 5: Freestyle, Draw Something 6: Birds with Arms, and Draw Something 7: Googly Eyes.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Topic

Public Speaking

Essential Questions

  1. How can I overcome public speaking anxiety?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Start working on Meme Monday #03 if you were absent.
  2. Look at Draw Something 5: Freestyle, Draw Something 6: Birds with Arms, and Draw Something 7: Googly Eyes. ALL THREE ARE DUE DECEMBER 02, 2016 BY 11:59PM.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will deliver their 60 Second Speech #1: Career Day presentations.

Students that want me to print a copy of their speech must e-mail me their Microsoft Word .doc file. I will print them after school and you can pick them up tomorrow.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on Draw Something 5: Freestyle, Draw Something 6: Birds with Arms, and Draw Something 7: Googly Eyes.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

Monday, November 14, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Monday, November 14, 2016

Topic

Public Speaking

Essential Questions

  1. How can I overcome public speaking anxiety?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Start working on Meme Monday #03 if you were absent.
  2. Look at Draw Something 5: Freestyle, Draw Something 6: Birds with Arms, and Draw Something 7: Googly Eyes. ALL THREE ARE DUE DECEMBER 02, 2016 BY 11:59PM.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will deliver their 60 Second Speech #1: Career Day presentations.

Students that want me to print a copy of their speech must e-mail me their Microsoft Word .doc file. I will print them after school and you can pick them up tomorrow.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on Draw Something 5: Freestyle, Draw Something 6: Birds with Arms, and Draw Something 7: Googly Eyes.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

Thursday, November 10, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Thrusday, November 10, 2016

Topic

Public Speaking

Essential Questions

  1. How can I overcome public speaking anxiety?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Start working on Meme Monday #03 if you were absent.
  2. Look at Draw Something 5: Freestyle, Draw Something 6: Birds with Arms, and Draw Something 7: Googly Eyes. ALL THREE ARE DUE DECEMBER 02, 2016 BY 11:59PM.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students discuss some of the tips they have found in the assigned articles.

Students that want me to print a copy of their speech must e-mail me their Microsoft Word .doc file. I will print them after school and you can pick them up tomorrow.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Students need to spend the class period working on 60 Second Speech #1: Career Day.

Begin working on Draw Something 5: Freestyle, Draw Something 6: Birds with Arms, and Draw Something 7: Googly Eyes.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Wednesday, November 09, 2016

Topic

Public Speaking

Essential Questions

  1. How can I overcome public speaking anxiety?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Start working on Meme Monday #03 if you were absent.
  2. Look at Draw Something 5: Freestyle, Draw Something 6: Birds with Arms, and Draw Something 7: Googly Eyes. ALL THREE ARE DUE DECEMBER 02, 2016 BY 11:59PM.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students discuss some of the tips they have found in the assigned articles.

Students that want me to print a copy of their speech must e-mail me their Microsoft Word .doc file. I will print them after school and you can pick them up tomorrow.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Students need to spend the class period working on 60 Second Speech #1: Career Day.

Begin working on Draw Something 5: Freestyle, Draw Something 6: Birds with Arms, and Draw Something 7: Googly Eyes.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Assignment] Draw Something 7: Googly Eyes

Background Info.

It is a scientific fact that everything is better with Googly Eyes. For this Draw Something you will use Paint.net to add "Googly Eyes" to a picture. This is meant to be a fun and easy assignment.

Content Rubric

  • Your FIRST NAME and LAST INITIAL only is placed in the bottom right corner of image. [25 Points]
  • Image has "Googly Eyes" edited onto at least one object / person / animal. [50 Points]
  • Image demonstrates investment of time and effort. [50 Points]

Process Rubric

  • File name is lastname_firstname_drawsomething7 [25 Points]
  • File format is Portable Network Graphics (.png) [25 Points]
  • All original images and student created image are submitted as a compressed folder (.zip file). [25 Points]
  • Compressed folder name: lastname_firstname_googly_eyes [25 Points]
  • Submitted to Focus OR shared via OneDrive no later than 12/02/2016 at 11:59PM. [50 Points]
  • Projects submitted BEFORE 11/26/16 will receive +15 Extra Credit points.

Teacher Example

Students CANNOT USE MT. RUSHMORE AS THEIR IMAGE.

Before

After

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Tuesday, November 08, 2016

Topic

Public Speaking

Essential Questions

  1. How can I overcome public speaking anxiety?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Start working on Meme Monday #03.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students discuss some of the tips they have found in the assigned articles.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Students need to spend the class period working on 60 Second Speech #1: Career Day.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

Monday, November 7, 2016

[Daily Agenda] 11/07/2016

Topic

Public Speaking

Essential Questions

  1. How can I overcome public speaking anxiety?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Start working on Meme Monday #03.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students discuss some of the tips they have found in the assigned articles.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Students need to spend the class period working on 60 Second Speech #1: Career Day.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[BrainCoin Exchange Rate]


  • 1 BrainCoin: Leave class approximately 1 minute early.
  • 2 BrainCoins: Remove "Website Blocking" during class.
  • 4 BrainCoins: Choice of Snack
  • 10 BrainCoins: +25 Points of Extra Credit on Any Assignment, Project, or Test [Excludes Baseline Tests]
  • 20 BrainCoins: Free Period

More options will be available. I am open to reasonable suggestions, please e-mail me if you have any!

Thursday, November 3, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Thursday, November 03, 2016

Topic

HTML

Essential Questions

  1. Can I demonstrate what I have learned about Microsoft Excel?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Review the All About Me! rubric. The due date for the project is now November 04, 2016.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will complete the HTML, CSS, and Web Design baseline test today if they have not done so already.

Students will be called on an individual basis to demonstrate their progress on the All About Me! project. The teacher will provide feedback and assistance with any remaining problems.

Students that are struggling with the All About Me! can refer to the 60% Template to assist them. Students are free to use this template as a starting point. You will be required to make additional changes to the code to complete the project.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on All About Me!.

Students that need to record a video for their All About Me! project can use a camera in class today.

Begin working on Draw Something 4: Ogres and Onions.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Early Release, Wednesday, November 02, 2016

Topic

HTML

Essential Questions

  1. Can I demonstrate what I have learned about Microsoft Excel?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Review the All About Me! rubric. The due date for the project is now November 04, 2016.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will complete the HTML, CSS, and Web Design baseline test today if they have not done so already.

Students will be called on an individual basis to demonstrate their progress on the All About Me! project. The teacher will provide feedback and assistance with any remaining problems.

Students that are struggling with the All About Me! can refer to the 60% Template to assist them. Students are free to use this template as a starting point. You will be required to make additional changes to the code to complete the project.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on All About Me!.

Students that need to record a video for their All About Me! project can use a camera in class today.

Begin working on Draw Something 4: Ogres and Onions.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Tuesday, November 01, 2016

Topic

HTML

Essential Questions

  1. Can I demonstrate what I have learned about Microsoft Excel?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Review the All About Me! rubric. The due date for the project is now November 04, 2016.
  2. Begin reading the information on 60 Second Speech #1: Career Day

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will complete the HTML, CSS, and Web Design baseline test today if they have not done so already.

Students will be called on an individual basis to demonstrate their progress on the All About Me! project. The teacher will provide feedback and assistance with any remaining problems.

Students that are struggling with the All About Me! can refer to the 60% Template to assist them. Students are free to use this template as a starting point. You will be required to make additional changes to the code to complete the project.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on All About Me!.

Students that need to record a video for their All About Me! project can use a camera in class today.

Finish working on Draw Something 4: Ogres and Onions.

Begin working on 60 Second Speech #1.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

Thursday, October 27, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Monday, October 31, 2016

Topic

HTML

Essential Questions

  1. Can I demonstrate what I have learned about Microsoft Excel?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Review the All About Me! rubric. The due date for the project is now November 04, 2016.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will complete the HTML, CSS, and Web Design baseline test today if they have not done so already.

Students will be called on an individual basis to demonstrate their progress on the All About Me! project. The teacher will provide feedback and assistance with any remaining problems.

Students that are struggling with the All About Me! can refer to the 60% Template to assist them. Students are free to use this template as a starting point. You will be required to make additional changes to the code to complete the project.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on All About Me!.

Students that need to record a video for their All About Me! project can use a camera in class today.

Begin working on Draw Something 4: Ogres and Onions.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Daily Agenda] Monday, October 31, 2016

Topic

Microsoft Excel Baseline

Essential Questions

  1. Can I demonstrate what I have learned about Microsoft Excel?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Review the All About Me! rubric. The due date for the project is now November 04, 2016.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will complete the HTML, CSS, and Web Design baseline test today if they have not done so already.

Students will be called on an individual basis to demonstrate their progress on the All About Me! project. The teacher will provide feedback and assistance with any remaining problems.

Students that are struggling with the All About Me! can refer to the 60% Template to assist them. Students are free to use this template as a starting point. You will be required to make additional changes to the code to complete the project.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on All About Me!.

Students that need to record a video for their All About Me! project can use a camera in class today.

Begin working on Draw Something 4: Ogres and Onions.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Daily Agenda] Thursday, October 27, 2016

Topic

Microsoft Excel Baseline

Essential Questions

  1. Can I demonstrate what I have learned about Microsoft Excel?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Review the All About Me! rubric. The due date for the project is now November 04, 2016.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will view the Top 8 for Draw Something 2 and Draw Something 3.

Students will discuss the requirements for Draw Something 4: Ogres and Onions.

Students will review how to create a compressed file folder, internal and external hyperlinks, images, and videos for their All About Me! project.

Students will complete the HTML, CSS, and Web Design baseline test today if they have not done so already.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on All About Me!.

Students that need to record a video for their All About Me! project can use a camera in class today.

Begin working on Draw Something 4: Ogres and Onions.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Wednesday, October 27, 2016

Topic

Microsoft Excel Baseline

Essential Questions

  1. Can I demonstrate what I have learned about Microsoft Excel?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Review the All About Me! rubric. The due date for the project is now November 04, 2016.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will view the Top 8 for Draw Something 2 and Draw Something 3.

Students will discuss the requirements for Draw Something 4: Ogres and Onions.

Students will view a quick demonstration of how to apply a gradient and modify layers using Paint.net.

Students will review how to add images and videos to their HTML page.

Students will complete the HTML, CSS, and Web Design baseline test today if they have not done so already.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on All About Me!.

Begin working on Draw Something 4: Ogres and Onions.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Topic

Microsoft Excel Baseline

Essential Questions

  1. Can I demonstrate what I have learned about Microsoft Excel?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Review the All About Me! rubric. The due date for the project is now November 04, 2016.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will view the Top 8 for Draw Something 2 and Draw Something 3.

Students will discuss the requirements for Draw Something 4: Ogres and Onions.

Students will view a quick demonstration of how to apply a gradient and modify layers using Paint.net.

Students will review how to add images and videos to their HTML page.

Students will complete the HTML, CSS, and Web Design baseline test today.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on All About Me!.

Begin working on Draw Something 4: Ogres and Onions.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

Monday, October 24, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Monday, October 24, 2016

Topic

Microsoft Excel Baseline

Essential Questions

  1. Can I demonstrate what I have learned about Microsoft Excel?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Review the All About Me! rubric. The due date for the project is now November 04, 2016.
  2. Complete In Your Journal: Quarterly Review #1.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will view the Top 8 for Draw Something 2 and Draw Something 3.

Students will discuss the requirements for Draw Something 4: Ogres and Onions.

Students will view a quick demonstration of how to apply a gradient and modify layers using Paint.net.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on All About Me!.

Begin working on Draw Something 4: Ogres and Onions.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

Thursday, October 20, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Thursday, October 20, 2016

Topic

Microsoft Excel Baseline

Essential Questions

  1. Can I demonstrate what I have learned about Microsoft Excel?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Review the All About Me! rubric. The due date for the project is now November 04, 2016.
  2. Complete In Your Journal: Quarterly Review #1.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will view the Top 8 for Draw Something 2 and Draw Something 3.

Students will discuss the requirements for Draw Something 4: Ogres and Onions.

Students will view a quick demonstration of how to apply a gradient and modify layers using Paint.net.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on All About Me!.

Begin working on Draw Something 4: Ogres and Onions.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[In Your Journal] The Quarterly Review #1

[Due 45 minutes after start of class.]
[25 Points]

Directions

The school year is now officially 25% of the way over. Take this time to reflect on how the first nine weeks have affected you. Please answer the following questions.

  1. Describe your greatest challenge so far this quarter.
  2. Explain what you will do differently during the 2nd quarter.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Topic

Microsoft Excel Baseline

Essential Questions

  1. Can I demonstrate what I have learned about Microsoft Excel?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Turn in Draw Something 2 or 3 LATE FOR HALF CREDIT before the end of the period.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will take the ICT-2 Microsoft Excel Post-Test. This grade will replace your baseline test if you score higher.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on All About Me!.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

Monday, October 17, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Monday, October 17, 2016

Topic

Microsoft Excel Baseline

Essential Questions

  1. Can I demonstrate what I have learned about Microsoft Excel?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Turn in Draw Something 2 or 3 LATE FOR HALF CREDIT before the end of the period.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will take the ICT-2 Microsoft Excel Post-Test. This grade will replace your baseline test if you score higher.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on All About Me!.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

Thursday, October 13, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Thursday, October 13, 2016

Topic

Microsoft Excel Review

Essential Questions

  1. Did I actually learn the Microsoft Excel Basics?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Copy the 5x5 grid from the board into your journal.
  2. FINISH working on Draw Something 3: Coloring Book.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will review and discuss the basic components of Microsoft Excel.

Groups that are on-task during the Microsoft Excel review will play a Kahoot! about the Vocab-Shmocab #2-4 assignments.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

  1. REVIEW the Microsoft Excel Baseline questions through Focus. A-Day students will take the post-test on Monday, October 17, 2016.
  2. Continue working on All About Me! web page.
  3. Finish working on Draw Something 3: Coloring Book.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on CodeAcademy.

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

[In Your Journal] Feed Your Brain #2: Hurricane Matthew [Due by end of class.] [25 Points]

Background

During the last week, Duval County experienced Hurricane Matthew. Thankfully, the eye of the storm did not make landfall near Duval County. If it did, the damage it inflicted would have been much worse. For this Feed Your Brain assignment, you will need to do some Internet research about hurricanes, the technology to track them, and the technology to help protect from them.

In your journal please complete the following:

  1. Explain how a hurricane forms.
  2. Identify at least one technology that allows scientists to study hurricanes.
  3. Identify at least one technology that allows people to protect themselves and their homes from hurricanes.
  4. Describe what this hurricane experience was like for you.

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Tuesday, October 04, 2016

Topic

Web Design, HTML, and CSS

Essential Questions

  1. What can I do with all of the stuff I learned from the CodeAcademy HTML & CSS course?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Finish working on Draw Something 2: Abstract Art. It is due Monday, October 03, 2016.
  2. Begin working on Draw Something 3: Coloring Book.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will review and discuss the All About Me! web page project.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

  1. Continue working on CodeAcademy: HTML & CSS. CodeAcademy has not been reset as of yet. If you still have not finished your 25% you may do so today.
  2. Begin working on Draw Something 2: Abstract Art. It is due Monday, October 03, 2016.
  3. Begin working on All About Me! web page.
  4. Begin working on Draw Something 3: Coloring Book.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on CodeAcademy.

Monday, October 3, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Monday, October 03, 2016

Topic

Web Design, HTML, and CSS

Essential Questions

  1. What can I do with all of the stuff I learned from the CodeAcademy HTML & CSS course?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Finish working on Draw Something 2: Abstract Art. It is due Monday, October 03, 2016.
  2. Begin working on Draw Something 3: Coloring Book.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will review and discuss the All About Me! web page project.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

  1. Continue working on CodeAcademy: HTML & CSS. CodeAcademy has not been reset as of yet. If you still have not finished your 25% you may do so today.
  2. Begin working on Draw Something 2: Abstract Art. It is due Monday, October 03, 2016.
  3. Begin working on All About Me! web page.
  4. Begin working on Draw Something 3: Coloring Book.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on CodeAcademy.

Friday, September 30, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Friday, September 30, 2016

Topic

Web Design, HTML, and CSS

Essential Questions

  1. What can I do with all of the stuff I learned from the CodeAcademy HTML & CSS course?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Complete the Vocab-Shmocab #1 assignment. It is due before the end of class.
  2. Vocab-Shmocab #2, Vocab-Shmocab #3, and Vocab-Shmocab #4 are all due NO LATER THAN September 30, 2016. Those are all of the Vocab-Shmocab assignments for the 1st quarter.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will review and discuss the All About Me! web page project.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on:

  1. Continue working on CodeAcademy: HTML & CSS. CodeAcademy has not been reset as of yet. If you still have not finished your 25% you may do so today.
  2. Begin working on Draw Something 2: Abstract Art. It is due Monday, October 03, 2016.
  3. Begin working on All About Me! web page.
  4. The Vocab-Shmocab assignments are due TODAY!

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on CodeAcademy.

Thursday, September 29, 2016

[Misc.] Class Blog Logo Specifications

For students interested in creating a logo for the class blog, here are the image requirements:

  1. Vertical Pixel Resolution: 280
  2. Horizontal Pixel Resolution: 960
  3. Image Type: .PNG
  4. Include your FIRST NAME and LAST INITIAL in the image.

[Daily Agenda] Thursday, September 29, 2016

Topic

Web Design, HTML, and CSS

Essential Questions

  1. What can I do with all of the stuff I learned from the CodeAcademy HTML & CSS course?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Complete the Vocab-Shmocab #1 assignment. It is due before the end of class.
  2. Vocab-Shmocab #2, Vocab-Shmocab #3, and Vocab-Shmocab #4 are all due NO LATER THAN September 30, 2016. Those are all of the Vocab-Shmocab assignments for the 1st quarter.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will setup their DCPS OneDrive account.

Students will review and discuss the All About Me! web page project.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on:

  1. Continue working on Internet Speed Test Microsoft Excel project.
  2. Continue working on CodeAcademy: HTML & CSS. The due date has been extended to September 23, 2016 to complete 25% of the course.
  3. Begin working on Draw Something 2: Abstract Art.
  4. Begin working on All About Me! web page.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on CodeAcademy.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Topic

Web Design, HTML, and CSS

Essential Questions

  1. What can I do with all of the stuff I learned from the CodeAcademy HTML & CSS course?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Complete the Vocab-Shmocab #1 assignment. It is due before the end of class.
  2. Vocab-Shmocab #2, Vocab-Shmocab #3, and Vocab-Shmocab #4 are all due NO LATER THAN September 30, 2016. Those are all of the Vocab-Shmocab assignments for the 1st quarter.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will setup their DCPS OneDrive account.

Students will review and discuss the All About Me! web page project.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on:

  1. Continue working on Internet Speed Test Microsoft Excel project.
  2. Continue working on CodeAcademy: HTML & CSS. The due date has been extended to September 23, 2016 to complete 25% of the course.
  3. Begin working on Draw Something 2: Abstract Art.
  4. Begin working on All About Me! web page.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on CodeAcademy.

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Topic

Web Design, HTML, and CSS

Essential Questions

  1. What can I do with all of the stuff I learned from the CodeAcademy HTML & CSS course?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Complete the Vocab-Shmocab #1 assignment. It is due before the end of class.
  2. Vocab-Shmocab #2, Vocab-Shmocab #3, and Vocab-Shmocab #4 are all due NO LATER THAN September 30, 2016. Those are all of the Vocab-Shmocab assignments for the 1st quarter.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will complete the Microsoft Excel Kahoot! in class.

Students will review and discuss the All About Me! web page project.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on:

  1. Continue working on Internet Speed Test Microsoft Excel project.
  2. Continue working on CodeAcademy: HTML & CSS. The due date has been extended to September 23, 2016 to complete 25% of the course.
  3. Begin working on Draw Something 2: Abstract Art.
  4. Begin working on All About Me! web page.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on CodeAcademy.

Monday, September 26, 2016

[Daily Agenda] Monday, September 26, 2016

Topic

Web Design, HTML, and CSS

Essential Questions

  1. What can I do with all of the stuff I learned from the CodeAcademy HTML & CSS course?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView.
  2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
  3. Race three races on NitroType.
  4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:
  1. Complete the Vocab-Shmocab #1 assignment. It is due before the end of class.
  2. Vocab-Shmocab #2, Vocab-Shmocab #3, and Vocab-Shmocab #4 are all due NO LATER THAN September 30, 2016. Those are all of the Vocab-Shmocab assignments for the 1st quarter.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will complete the Microsoft Excel Kahoot! in class.

Students will review and discuss the All About Me! web page project.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on:

  1. Continue working on Internet Speed Test Microsoft Excel project.
  2. Continue working on CodeAcademy: HTML & CSS. The due date has been extended to September 23, 2016 to complete 25% of the course.
  3. Begin working on Draw Something 2: Abstract Art.
  4. Begin working on All About Me! web page.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on CodeAcademy.