Thursday, February 7th, 2019 ![]() Do you, or someone you know, use a cellphone WAY TOO MUCH? Well, the company that makes Vitaminwater has upped the challenge for those who struggle to put down their phones: $100,000 if someone can stay off their phone for a YEAR $10,000 if they make it 6 MONTHS Here are more details: lwww.cnbc.com/2018/12/13/vitaminwater-offers-100000-to-stay-off-smartphones-for-a-year.html 1. Do you think YOU could do it for an entire year? Why or why not? (Do you know someone who could?) 2. Would you be able to make it 6 months? (If you started today, you'd be off your phone until August, 2019). 3. We know that technology comes and goes as new things are created - do you think cell phones will ever go away? What might replace them as our communication tools / "pocket computers"? Here are the Official Contest Rules - in case you're wondering;-) : https://www.vitaminwater.com/legal/scrollfree_rules/ Wednesday, February 6th, 2019 ![]() 1. Explain how you could get an image to face a different direction on your project. (There is more than one way. 2. What can you do if you have an image covering up another image? 3. How is a "Text Box" different from "Word Art"? 4. Explain the difference between "Cropping" and "Masking" an image. 5. What's the keyboard shortcut for "Duplicate" (like to duplicate an image or shape on your page). Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 While most tools and tasks have a menu option, many of the most commonly used tools have a "button" as well. Match the following: 1. Shape Tool
2. Line Color Tool 3. Text Box Tool 4. Crop Tool 5. Line Tool 6. Image Tool 7. Border Weight 8. Mask Tool 9. Border Dash 10. Select Tool 11. Where to go to do things like "Drop Shadow", "Reflection", Recolor"... NEW SET! Monday, February 4th, 2019 ![]() 1. True or False - When you do a web search, you are searching the actual live Internet. 2. If you want to search for an exact word or phrase, you should put _ _ _ _ _ _ around your term or terms. 3. How would you use Google to search a single website? 4. How do you exclude a word in your search? For example, you want to research viruses, but not computer viruses. 5. The programs that "crawl" the web and index it are called _ _ _ _ _ _ _. As always with VIDEO Daily Digitals, write down 3 to 5 things you learned, thought were interesting, or questions you have as / after you watch the video clip. Friday, FEBRUARY 1st, 2019 - BELLRINGER TURN IN DAY!!! After you do today's Daily Digital, remember to "TURN IN" using the "TURN IN" button with the assignment in Google Classroom. Our lesson on Advanced Searching will start 5-6 minutes after we enter the classroom. Thursday, January 31st, 2019 ![]() With the development of the Internet, computing has been changed forever. However, computers were around for quite some time before there was "the Web". 1. What are things you can do or have done on a computer that wasn't "online"? 2. How would you define a "Web Browser"? 3. Are web browsers required to make the Internet "work"? Do you think the Internet existed before web browsers were invented? 4. Review: What is a "URL"? What does "URL" stand for? Wednesday, January 30th, 2019 ![]() Just a few questions about "test prep" - 1. When you know you have an upcoming test or quiz, how do you typically prepare? Do you "study"? Does it depend on the subject of the test? (do you review your notes, re-read information from textbook, flashcards, nothing?, etc.) 2. What are some 'tricks' or strategies that you've learned in school to help you take tests better? (for example, eliminating choices you know are incorrect on multiple choice questions). 3. The power of positive thinking. For this last question, simply type: "I'm going to do GREAT on today's quiz!" The quiz is at join.quizizz.com. The Join code number will be projected on the board. WHEN FINISHED, you may visit the E.T.C. (Extra Time Collection) sites from the link at the bottom of our class home page. (Keyboarding / Typing activities are ALWAYS good practice to make you better at using computers) Tuesday, January 29th, 2019 ![]() FOR MONDAY (Yesterday) - Write something you did for FUN over your long weekend that was "offline"/"non-tech". Time flies! We've been in class for two weeks already this new semester! 1. As we kick off week 3 of the new semester, what are THREE new things you've learned (facts, skills, etc.) about computers and how to use them? 2. Speaking of "kick off", do you plan to watch the Super Bowl this weekend? 3. Patriots or Rams to win? (or doesn't matter to you / you watch for the commercials or halftime show). 4. Has technology changed how we enjoy and watch sporting events (from here locally to big events like the Super Bowl) - explain. Friday, January 25th, 2019 FRIDAY'S Daily Digital Bellringer will typically be a short (3-5 minutes) video clip about computers and technology. AS YOU LISTEN & VIEW, write down at least 3 to 5 things you: learned, thought were interesting/cool, or questions it prompts you to have. USE HEADPHONES & Put headphones away when finished. Thursday, January 24th, 2019 (Early Release Schedule - Awards Assembly) ![]() 1. Every site and device on the Internet has a unique _ _ _______. It's a series of numbers and is similar to how we have street addresses. 2. A _ _ _ server turns an IP address into a human-friendly address such as www.digitaldoorways.net. 3. Files on the Internet are often "chopped up" into smaller pieces of data called _ _ _ _ _ _ _. These are then put back together when they reach their destination. 4. True or False - Information sent and received over the Internet follows one direct path from place to place. Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019 ![]() 1. The CPU of a computer is like it's "main brain". CPU stands for ________ __________ ____. 2. Humans write programs that computers turn into _ _ _ _ _ _ , which are a series of ones and zeroes. 3. True or False? Graphics, images, sounds, and videos can all be programed with binary coding. 4. Who would you say "owns" the Internet? Totally Random Fun...Here's today's "Daily Digital" converted to Binary:
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