[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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

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[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.

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[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.

[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!

[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.

[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.

[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.