2014

> create an email signature. (name, grade...maybe a quote or positive thought) > Please explain: what is Computer Science ? What types of knowledge/skills are needed by employees and/or wanted by employers? > Why do you even need computer class? What's the point? > Use your LA skills (spelling/grammar/complete sentences) > (70 page is big enough - you can use a old notebook with left over pages) for class WEDNESDAY.
 * Monday: March 23 **
 * Welcome to Computer/Careers class
 * login to network
 * Access StudentVUE from Student Portal.
 * get into your email (first.lastname@student.nvps.net)
 * Compose an email to my NVPS Account (bdenton@nvps.net)
 * Interactive Student notebook: please have a spiral notebook
 * Read Emoticon story & translate) ( [[file:mytechclass/emoticon story elements.jpeg|look for:story elements ]])
 * Tuesday: March 24 **
 * view this Prezi: computer class basics/rules (record the information on the blue worksheet)
 * complete TEDtalk worksheet (green) Emoticon Video (wait - We will watch the video together)
 * complete TEDtalk worksheet (green) Emoticon Video (wait - We will watch the video together)

> M[|icrosoft Password checker] > [|Password Meter] > **Reflection:** (write on page 4 of your notebook under the password notes) Use what you have observed on the password checking sites, to determine which component or components of the password make it the most secure? Explain Why & how. > (you choose from these topics) > Passwords. You may not use any article that reviews the lists of the worst passwords of 2014. > Computer programming languages > coding an App > use this website to generate your QR code to link your article > it is DUE TODAY - before you code
 * Wednesday: March 25 **
 * Begin Student Notebook
 * paste the handouts we've used already in class into the notebook
 * password notes
 * try these password checking tools
 * try these password checking tools
 * [|HowSecureIsMyPassword.net]
 * [|Passfaultchecker:]
 * Thursday March 26 **
 * Current event Review: use Template (located on W:\\drive) to review a current news article related to
 * Print the document when complete to the LabB printer.
 * Friday March 27 **
 * [|BE BRAVE & SHAVE] for Schuyler is tonight @ 6:00
 * [|A quick look at programming languages]
 * an Introduction to Programming Languages
 * Code.org: we will watch the intro video together **and then** you can go through the 10 lessons to write your own Flappy Bird game.
 * finish the Password article review/print
 * create your account for CODE.ORG [|Click here to sign up for Code.org account]


 * Monday March 30 **


 * Code.org: Flappy Bird lesson
 * ** Homework: ** fill in the WHO AM I? worksheet (**Notebook page 5**)


 * Tuesday March 31 **

> What is it? when was it created? how/where used? > use the descriptive words from the Who Am I worksheet. (+more = about 30) > customize: add your name colors, fonts, > option to add an image/logo > need help? watch this quick **[|how-to tagxedo video]**)
 * Who Am I? homework is due at the start of class
 * Notes: **(Notebook page 9) Use Google to define Word cloud & avatar (not the movie, Avatar)**
 * [|Create a Tagxedo] about YOU
 * save the image to your H:\\drive using the 1MG JPG option


 * Wednesday April 1 **


 * Check out the Avatar making websites. Do you know of any others? narrow your choices.


 * Thursday April 2 **

> You will have only this class period. Many sites do not let you edit the image once you leave the webpage....
 * create an avatar for yourself. try to customize with features that are unique to you.
 * [|How to use the Snipping Tool] to save/screen capture the image to your H:\\drive.
 * once you have your avatar, start the AboutMe project using Easel.ly. Create a graphic layout about you - including your Tagxedo and your Avatar. Consult the rubric to know what other features are required for the project.


 * Friday April 3 **


 * No School - Spring Break!!

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> read through the rubric. verify all components are present > proofread the description paragraphs for good grammar and spelling.
 * Monday April 13 **
 * Workshop: complete the AboutMe project.
 * if you finish early: color the bubbles on your color notes pages (**notebook page 7**)
 * Why Do I have to learn to Type? ( **notebook page 8** )
 * Keyboard Notes ( **notebook page 9** )
 * you may also work on Code.org

> Login is LAST NAME ( if more than one person has same last name, then add 01, 02...) > password is left empty > Psychology of color > begin 9 layers project
 * Tuesday April 14 **
 * Why Do I have to learn to Type? ( **notebook page 8** )
 * Keyboard Notes ( **notebook page 9** )
 * start Type to Learn.
 * Wednesday April 15 **
 * start the hour, each day this week with keyboarding practice.
 * Emotion of Color notes (**notebook page 7**) consider what personality each color may have and how each influences
 * Thursday April 16 **
 * AboutMe using Easel.ly project due. email to bdenton@nvps.net
 * Intro to Photoshop Elements
 * Friday April 17 **
 * workshop on 9 layers project


 * Monday April 20 **

> [|The Basics of Image Resolution] > [|RGB Color System notes] > make 9 layers (minimum) and apply a different filter to each layer > add a background and a title > save as a JPG
 * resolution notes using Cornell Notes
 * workshop: 9 Layers project.

= ** Tuesday **** April 21 ** =

> finish 9 (Layer Project (9 filtered layers, title and gradient background) > prep your notebook for the Notebook Check > Code.org
 * Workshop

= ** Wednesday April 22 ** =


 * File Type Notes
 * Start Symmetry project

= ** Thursday April 23 ** =

> Color, Value & Evolution of Logos > Why is FB blue? The Science of Colors & Marketing > checkout these [|Popular Logos with hidden images/meanings.] > What specifically does the company want the customer to think about the product?
 * Notebook Check - all pages completely filled
 * Please take time to read these graphics:
 * Logo Project: choose a logo of your own and write an explanation of the logo's use of colors.

= ** Friday April 24 ** =

> select a company/product that is represented by a logoMost people have used Google Slide to make this project > BUT- you could also use PicktoChart, Prezi or even Easel.ly if you wanted but you would need to create a user account for those websites. > your job today is to work on Slide1 and Slide 2. > Slide 1 shows the logo and gives a quick overview of what the product is or what it is the company sells. > Slide 2 defines each color used in the logo and makes a connection to how that color is important to the product. > THIS LINK will take you to my example using the McDonald's logo
 * Start the LOGO Project (here is the logo [[file:mytechclass/rubric LOGO1.pdf|RUBRIC]])
 * Start by creating a New Google Slide and Title it Logo Project. Follow the rubric to know what information goes into which slide.
 * these websites might give you some ideas - not all logos are included... Famous Logos and FamousLogos
 * you may also work to finish your Photoshop projects, if needed.
 * Code.org can also fill extra time you might have.


 * e.org workshop. ** You must complete the 20 stages of the Intro Course
 * (Next week FRIDAY is last day)


 * Monday April 27 **

> What does the company want the customer to think about the product/company. > How is the logo used to send this message using color and shape?
 * start today with Keyboarding - I'll pick up your first assessment scores
 * Logo Project


 * Tuesday April 28 **


 * **7th grade field trip**
 * 8th grade: work on Logo project.


 * Wednesday April 29 **

> [|Types of Plagiarism](use this to find some examples of the P-word) > [|Don't just copy: Do the right thing] > Read this infographic: [|A Magical Guide to Citing Sources] > EasyBIB. > Citefast.com > to properly format your References Slide
 * **Plagiarism notes.** Use the following resources to help
 * What is Plagiarism? Read this:[|Plagiarism: Keep your work honest]
 * Use BibMe.org
 * Google is NOT A SOURCE


 * Thursday April 30 **


 * workshop: finish Logo Project.


 * Friday May 1 **

> begin hour with 15 minutes keyboarding: Type To Learn > workshop Logo Project - finish > workshop: Computer Basics worksheet - use the web to find the definitions & explain the terms > any extra time: workshop Code.org
 * **8th grade college visits**
 * 7th grade:
 * Week 6 **

> Download & email as an attachment if you used another tool like Prezi or PicktoChart > Creative Commons Notes: match the 4 licenses with the correct definition >
 * Monday May 4 **
 * Turn in the Logo Project (Share with bdenton@nvps.net if you used Google Slides.
 * Find a color image for our next Photoshop project...you must be certain the image has no copyright.
 * About Creative Commons Licenses complete the Create Commons chart: what does each license mean?
 * Tuesday May 5 **
 * Search the [|Creative Commons on Flickr]
 * [|Black & White with color project tutorial.]


 * Wednesday May 6 **
 * workshop: B&W color project
 * Thursday May 7 **
 * File TYPE notes: What's the difference between GIF PNG JPEG TIFF
 * Ideal Attribution: CC for image used
 * Friday May 8 **
 * Read-IN
 * Talent Show Schuyler UPdate on CarePages
 * Walk-a-thon

> remember - you need to have completed all of the lessons - there are 99 activities total in the 20 lessons and that will go into the grade book as an assignment score. > from your desktop click: computer/stushare(W:)/BDENTON/CurrentEventReview > Its a Word template, so when you click on the icon, it opens your own copy on your own machine > and complete the template using information from your article. > create your shape > leave a layer that has just 1 copy of your shape > continue to copy/paste your shape and fit it together into the larger plane, alternating colors > use alternating colors so that no 2 shapes of the same color touch > use alternating colors so that no 2 shapes of the same color touch go back to Type to Learn and look up these 4 scores (go to the Reports button and then change the drop down to select the Assessment Report.
 * Monday May 11 **
 * submit 3 Photoshop projects - all in JPEG formats - in ONE EMAIL (NOT 3 separate)
 * locate a current event article - technology related
 * Tuesday May 12 **
 * begin class with 15 minutes keyboarding
 * Code.org workshop
 * if you did not turn in your Photoshop work yesterday, get it done today.
 * Wednesday May 13 **
 * begin class with 15 minutes of keyboarding
 * using the Article Review template - get the template from the W: drive
 * read and review the Current Event Tech article you chose (or find one NOW if you did not already)
 * use this website to generate your QR code to link your article
 * if you have extra time at the end of the hour - keep working on Code.org
 * Thursday May 14 **
 * workshop to complete all outstanding projects
 * begin Tessellation project
 * Friday May 15 **
 * Tessellation workshop
 * Monday May 18 **
 * workshop: Tessellation project
 * Tuesday May 19 **
 * Tessellation workshop: work to copy your shape and fill the plane (the entire background)
 * Wednesday May 20 **
 * Tessellation workshop: work to copy your shape and fill the plane (the entire background)
 * use the Paintbrush/eraser/paintcan to fill in any white holes your design might have
 * Thursday May 21 **
 * color wheel challenge
 * animal merge challenge
 * Friday May 22 **
 * Question 1: Type To Learn**

Write down the scores in your planner or notebook so that you can create a table with them later. 1. pretest adjusted words per minute 2. pretest accuracy % 3. your most recent assessment adjusted words per minute 4. your most recent accuracy %

Compare the scores. How much has your speed increased? How much has your accuracy increased? write a paragraph to explain the change you see (or lack of change). Provide reasoning as to why/how the change happened - or did not happen.

Once you complete the 20 stages of the Intro Course, write a reflection on your experience with the website. What did you like about the lessons? What went well? Was there anything that frustrated you? How could the website developers improve their product? What did you learn from the entire experience? (think beyond the actual code language....what else were you learning?) Would you recommend the website to a friend?
 * Question #2: Code.org**
 * Format the Reflection Document. [[file:Keyboarding Progress.pdf|Here is the example]]. Your formatting should look the same as mine
 * video: how to insert the table of scores
 * video: how to insert an image
 * video: how to insert the footer for your name & hour
 * begin research on NIHL. Use Page 17 of your notebook to take notes (Cornell style)
 * [|What is NIHL?]
 * [|Hearing Loss]
 * Read this infographic: [|You want to lose your ears?]
 * [|How loud is too loud?]
 * [|Little Ear buds, big problems]
 * [|7 Tips to Avoid iPhone hearing loss]