1. How are you doing on your 4th quarter goals (you set some a few weeks ago)? What do you need to do to achieve them by the end of the semester (which is quickly approaching)? 2. What are TWO new skills you have or tools you've learned how to use in Computer Literacy? 3. What's ONE cool or interesting thing you've learned or done in another class? 4. 4th Quarter Midterm is NEXT WEEK! What's ONE thing (from any area or class) you'd like to improve before then? How will you do it? Friday, April 12th, 2019 - VIDEO BELLRINGER - As ALWAYS with videos, collect 3 to 5 things you learned, thought were interesting or questions it caused you to have. After collecting data with a survey or poll, the results are often shared visually with a chart or graph - simple, right? Not always. As this TedTalk video demonstrates, graphs don't always tell the "whole story". Getting the information you want is all about asking the right types of questions. For the questions below, use the list of question types to decide which type(s) would be best to get the information you want:
Wednesday, April 10th, 2019 Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences sheds light on teens' changing social media habits and why some kids are more deeply affected by -- and connected to -- their digital worlds. The report is a nationally representative survey of more than 1,000 kids age 13 to 17. And because it tracks changes from 2012 to today, we can see how teens' social media use continues to evolve. The following "Infographic" was created from a survey done by CommonSense Media. FOR TODAY'S BELLRINGER - SKIM the Infographic (below). Choose 1 or 2 stats that jumped out at you, surprised you, or you thought were interesting. Write them down and explain WHY they caught your attention.
Tuesday, April 9th, 2019 Use the image below to match the RED letter with its definition/description: 1. Click here to see a preview of your site (on a computer or what it would look like on a phone or tablet).
2. This button takes your site from "Drafts" to being "live" on the Internet. You also click it each time you make changes so your visitors can see the new changes. 3. If you are inserting documents that you created in your Google account, you would use this button. 4. Use this button to "Upload" or "Select" pictures for your site. 5. This area lets you choose the overall "look" for your site including colors, fonts, etc. 6. This area is known as the "Header" of your website. 7. Not sure how to arrange your information? Choose one of these from this area to give you a start. 8. After you use this button for the first time, it "splits" into two buttons - the new one allows you to "View Published Site" or "Unpublish" your site. In our next unit, we will be using the tools "Google Forms" & "Google Sheets" to conduct surveys and analyze the results. 1. Have you ever taken an online survey? Was it for school, part of social media, offered by a business (like a customer service survey)? 2. How have you taken MOST of the surveys you've completed -on paper? computer? phone? 3. What are TWO (appropriate) survey questions you would want to ask all the students in Hardin Middle School? 4. What makes a survey "easy" to complete? (For example, how many questions is "just right" or "too many"? What types of questions are easiest to answer (essay, short answer, multiple choice, true/false))? Friday, April 5th, 2019 - COLLECTION DAY - As always with video, write down 3 - 5 things you learned, thought were interesting, or questions it caused. Turn in with Google Classroom.
This young man is now "grown up" (21 years old) and you can find out more about him on his site: http://slgonzalez.com Thursday, April 4th, 2019 The theme of today's Q3 Awards Assembly is "Superheroes". 1. Other than the superhuman powers that define the heroes from fiction, comics, and movies, what are some of the qualities and characteristics of people we consider "Heroes"? List at least 3. 2. Who is someone in your life who you consider a "Hero" (Role Model)? Why? What about them makes them a "Hero" to you? 3. What are ways you can be a "Hero" (Role Model) to others in your life? (classmates, peers, younger students, brothers, sisters, etc.). "What do YOU think?" Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019 "Options for tracking kids' online activities vary from tools for your (internet) router capable of tracking the websites users visit to apps letting you review your child's smartphone call logs and text messages." Your thoughts? 1. What rights and responsibilities do parents & kids have toward each other when it comes to technology / cell phone use? 2. How aware do you think parents are about their kids' online/phone activity? 3. Should parents check or be allowed to check kids' phones/computers? 4. Should it depend on who's paying for the phone/service? 1. A piece of code that you can use to cause a step to happen over and over again.
Monday, April 1st, 2019 1. In a previous Daily Digital, you were asked to set THREE goals for this final quarter. How are those goals coming along? Are you on track to reach them? If not, what adjustments do you need to make (either of your effort or of the goal)? 2. Which of the Coding tools/sites have you had a chance to try so far? Which tool(s) are you enjoying the most at this point and why? 3. As you start to take your SBAC tests this week, what's one test-taking strategy or test-taking advice you're going to use to do your best? 4. If you were here last Thursday or Friday when we had a guest teacher, in your opinion, how did things go? If you were gone one or both days, what do you need to do to get caught up in Computer Literacy? Happy Friday, March 29th, 2019 As always with videos, write down 3-5 things you learned, thought were interesting, or questions it caused you to have. Thursday, March 28th, 2019 Hope you're ready to have a GREAT day with our sub! Make good choices, be kind, and help out! Time for a learning check in - 1. What are TWO new things you've learned how to do in this class? New skills, new tools, etc. 2. What's ONE thing you've learned so far this year in Computer Literacy that you feel you could teach someone else how to do? (a classmate, a parent, etc.) 3. What's ONE thing, so far, that has been the most challenging to do? Why? What about it made it challenging? 4. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being the least and 10 being the most, how would you score your EFFORT level in this class? Explain your rating. If it's not a 10, what could you do to get to a 10? If it is a 10, what are you doing to keep yourself working to your best effort - what motivates you? Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 1. New quarter, fresh start - how are you doing? Do you have the 3 assignments for quarter 4 learned and turned in? By now, you should have had a little bit of experience trying out Code.org. 2. How is writing computer code or program similar to following a recipe to bake a cake? Facts: 42 million projects have been created on Code.org. 30% of the students in the U.S. have a Code.org account. 48 states in the U.S. have changed their policies to support computer science classes in schools. 3. Why do you think students should try out coding and learn basics of computer science and coding skills? What are the benefits? What can be learned (even if you're not going to become a "programmer")? Tuesday, March 26th, 2019 Substitute Teachers ("Guest Teachers") are ESSENTIAL to schools. When teachers need to be gone for any reason, planned or unexpected, our guest teachers step up to fill that important role. Unfortunately, it can be tough to find and keep subs coming back. Fortunately, YOU can HELP! 1. What are 5 "Rules" or Expectations you would have of your students if YOU were a substitute teacher? 2. What are 3 (fair & legal) consequences you would use as a substitute teacher if a student did not follow the rules you set? 3. What are 2 things you, personally can do / will do to help ensure a sub has a GREAT DAY and wants to come back and sub again and again? 4. What's 1 thing students do or try to do, that they should NOT do, when a sub is in the classroom? Why do you think they do this? *If you missed LAST WEDNESDAY, finish & turn in Q4: Set 1 Monday, March 25th, 2019 1. What are 2 things you did well or are proud of from 3rd quarter (this class and/or school in general)? 2. What are 2 things you didn't do so well or could have done better from 3rd quarter? 3. What are 3 GOALS you have as we start this new quarter? 4. List ONE SPECIFIC thing you will do to help you achieve each goal from question 3. FOR TODAY (Wednesday 3/20) 1. Today is the FIRST day of SPRING! What is your favorite season of the year and why? FOR TOMORROW (Thursday 3/21) 1. What are TWO things you plan do over your 4 days off? (besides eating & sleeping). FOR FRIDAY (3/22) As always, VIDEO Fridays - write down 3 to 5 pieces of information you learn from the video. TURN IN YOUR DAILY DIGITAL WHEN FINISHED! Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 There are TONS of different types of files out in the computing world. Here are a list of some of the file "endings" (extensions). Find out what each means or stands for (you may have to "Google" these) -
Monday, March 18th, 2019 1. What's one of the two ways to get to your Google Site? 2. What are the 4 required pages your site needs to have for this class assignment? 3. What is the ONE thing that should be on your "Home" page? 4. We've recently finished a project in Google Slides (Career Slideshows). What are some similarities and differences between the Google Slides tool and the Google Sites tool? Friday, March 15th, 2019 As ALWAYS with video bellringers, collect 3 to 5 facts, interesting points, things you learned, or questions it caused you to have as you view and listen. |
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