2013

Week1

**old 2013 links**
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.TChart: Qualities of Successful & Unsuccessful people 6. Are you Right or Left Brained? 7. 8. notes 9. 10. 11. 12. Careers: Why do people work? Money is one reason: think of 6-8 more 13. SODA worksheet 15 16. Media of me brainstorm worksheet 17. Learning Style quiz results (pie chart) 18. The 7 Styles of Learning 19. read: 20. Draw 5 pictures to illustrate Learning Style study tips (my example: 21 Pathway foldable 22 (use careercruising.com) 23 24 bucket list brainstorm worksheet 25 27. 29 Drones T-Chart 30 cy 31 Cybersafe handout. 32 Career Logic puzzle 33 Signs of Bias
 * 14.** [[file:mytechclass/websearch2.PDF|Web search]] (Google Like a Boss: search tips
 * 26**. [[file:Earnings chart Q.pdf|Earnings Graph questions]]

**Term3**
29 Brainstorm List: 20 words/phrases to describe my favorite career 30
 * 25**. Take a minute to read the Sweat pledge. Record your thoughts in your notebook
 * 26**. [[file:websearch1.PDF|I Can ]]--
 * 27** [[file:websearch2.PDF|Web search]] (Google Like a Boss: search tips)
 * 28** [[file:URL notes.PDF|URL notes]]

26. Employ-ability 30.

32. 33.34. Bias/evaluation

term 1

12-13 14 15 16 17 22 24 26. 27. 34. 35 36. 37-38 RU Cybersafe facts & tips ( activity) 39. > **I can describe risks/consequences of using a weak password for online communications and eCommerce.** > **I can create a secure password using all 5 key pieces** > many of you have to write a 350 word blog each week for Language Arts. Lets assume you have to write 30 blog posts. How much time will it take you @ 15WPM? How much time will it take you @ 60 WPM? calculate the difference. > define Touch Typing > define Muscle Memory (psycho-motor) > Take notes from this website (Article #1:) about Technique and letter/finder layout > - which group of people averages higher GPAs? > - How many hours of sleep does the average person need? > - What % of the population needs 6-8 hours of sleep each night? =** Week 2 **= Media of Me project (Due Monday we come back from break)
 * today's Purpose:
 * brainstorm: what were the top 5 worst (as in least secure) passwords used in 2012, 2013
 * Password Minder (Ellen)
 * [|common password mistakes]
 * Password Infographic: read this graphic (3 min).
 * **SNBp#4:** Tips for creating a secure password
 * try your Password's strength with the PassWordMeter
 * How long would it take to crack your password?
 * Wednesday **
 * password OUT activity: what might happen if you use a weak password? list 3.....think ....communication/social media....e-commerce
 * fill in Table of Contents
 * **SN: pg 5** TChart: Qualities of Successful & Unsuccessful peoplegraphic: Successful people vs Unsuccessful people
 * **SN: pg 6** Are you right or left brained? Here's a 30 sec test.
 * what careers do you predict fit for your type of 'brain'? (do a little google search) jobs for brains more ideas
 * **SNBp7:** [[file:mytechclass/10.pdf|Clouds/Mountain worksheet ]]
 * Thursday **
 * Read this: Average TYping speed Inofgraphic
 * **(SNp#8) Keyboaring notes**
 * **(SNp#9)** [[file:mytechclass/keyboardmap.pdf| Keyboard map]]
 * keyboard: label home row, here's a different fingering guide
 * time left at the end of class? work on your Mountain/Cloud worksheet
 * Friday **
 * **(SN pg 10)** [[file:mytechclass/study study infoG.PNG|STUDY study study infographic]]: what is the key(main) tip? It can improve retention by how much?
 * **(SN pg 11)** [[file:mytechclass/sleep.PNG|read the SLEEP infographic ]]and answer these questions
 * **(SN p12) I CAN: use technology to identify & explore various occupations & careers.**
 * Why do people work? Make a list of as many reasons as you can
 * T-chart: What's the difference between a job and a career - include at least 2 details
 * **SNpb13**: SODA notes - highlight each square SODA
 * Monday **
 * [[file:mytechclass/Computer basic chart.pdf|SNp14: Computer basics worksheet/vocab]]
 * use Google to find the definitions of the terms listed. Define AND Explain.For example, GPS = Global Positioning System. GPS is a navigational system which uses a group of satellites orbiting the earth to locate a position on the earth.
 * Tuesday**
 * **SN# 14** [[file:mytechclass/websearch2.PDF|Web search]] (Google Like a Boss: search tips
 * SN# 15 image notes
 * create Pinterest account. Basics cheetsheet
 * How to pin. and install pin bookmarklet
 * edit settings to maintain privacy

> Where I come from (Alan Jackson) / It's My Life (Bon Jovi) /I Go Back (Kenney Chesney)
 * Wednesday**efine MEDIA & Brainstorm a list media types.
 * consider your audience: who will be reading this? How long will it be published?
 * (Lots of musicians sing about how things in the past shape their identity.
 * follow this link to see my choices/samples.
 * Media of Me project [[file:mytechclass/rubric media of me.pdf|RUBRIC]] (Due Monday we come back from break)

> > use Google to find the definitions of the terms listed. Define AND Explain.For example, GPS = Global Positioning System. GPS is a navigational system which uses a group of satellites orbiting the earth to locate a position on the earth.
 * Thursday **
 * work on Media of Me project ([[file:mytechclass/rubric media of me.pdf|RUBRIC)]]
 * If you finish the Media of Me Project, you can start this:
 * Friday **
 * **no school - enjoy your time off**


 * Week3**
 * Monday **
 * Media of Me due today. You will email me and embed the link to your PInterest board.
 * login to [|CareerCruising.com] and your EDP (login: CR-first.lastname, password: student #)
 * Take the L**earning Styles inventory**.
 * draw the results in the pie chart into **(SN p17)**. color to match, record the %#.

> Visual Learner tips > Kinesthetic tips > Auditory learner tips
 * Tuesday **
 * let's do one more learning style quiz - click on your choices, then click submit to see the results
 * Learning style quiz 2
 * Infographic
 * based on the quizzes, which style is your strongest?
 * Readability: this app/web tool is great for all learning styles
 * Read the article that matches your learning style


 * **(SNp18):** 7 styles of Learning: highlight your styles
 * (SNp19) read: [[file:mytechclass/learningStyleTips.pdf|Ways your learning style can help you study]]
 * **(SNp20)**: Draw 5 pictures showing way you can use your learning style to help you study

> 6th & 7th hour: skip this - you did not get a chance to start the foldable yesterday because of the assembly. > use Google to find the definitions of the terms listed. Define AND Explain.For example, GPS = Global Positioning System. GPS is a navigational system which uses a group of satellites orbiting the earth to locate a position on the earth. =** Week 4 **= =** M **=
 * Wednesday **
 * **Summary**. "Explain what it the most important thing about learning styles. Now that I know this I will..."
 * good to know info/apps to use for learning styles
 * FLASHCARD APPS
 * White Noise : free app $1 app SimplyNoise website
 * **Dragon Dictation**: a voice recognition app. Converts what you say to text...free
 * 7 minute workout challenge APP
 * Pathway foldable
 * Thursday **
 * first: finish your drawing of 5 study tips for your learning style (if you haven't already)
 * then: work on the Pathway foldable. for each tab/pathway describe the pathway focus, list 3 careers in that pathway and draw a pic to represent it.
 * next: complete the [[file:mytechclass/Computer basic chart.pdf|SNp22: Computer basics worksheet/vocab]]
 * Friday**
 * **Reverse Job Shadow day -** each class will have a guest speaker sharing information about their career.
 * complete the Matchmaker quiz using CareerCruising.com
 * Read about the jobs in the 2 Pathways your results match most. Choose your 3 favorites for each pathway.
 * **(SN p17)** Fill in the details of 3 careers from each category into grid worksheet [[file:mytechclass/DOC(2).PDF|pathway/job details ]](6 jobs total).

=**W**eek 6= Use CareerCruising AND the USBLS Occupation Finder ACT World of Work map

> **Why these jobs are a good fit for me:** write a short paragraph explaining why this job would be a good match for you. 1 paragraph per job > **What I would not like about these jobs:** for both jobs share 3 reasons you would NOT like THAT JOB > **Education**: what training is required for each career? > **College Comparison:** Pick 2 colleges for your main career. Use Career Cruising to find the required information =**W**eek 7=
 * Monday **
 * **SN#24**. Earnings Graph ( [[file:mytechclass/Earnings chart Q.pdf|Earnings Graph questions]])
 * today we will work to complete these sections:
 * Tuesday & Wednesday **
 * What type of education does your favorite job(s) require?
 * Notes: [[file:mytechclass/college degrees.pdf|Types of College Degrees ]]...and schools
 * today we will work to complete these sections:
 * Thursday **
 * You can also work on setting your path (how the presentation will move through the frames): watch this
 * final Prezi Workshop: work to finish the Career Prezi. It will be due:
 * Friday **
 * Career Acrostic Project: a unique way to write about the job in which you are most interested.
 * Start the Career Writing piece: generate a list of 20 descriptive words which detail your chosen career.
 * **step 1:** brainstorm a list of 20 words/phrases that describe your chosen career. Use CareerCruising to include activities, skills and terms to describe the job. What qualities do you admire. Include things that make this career unique
 * **step 2**: circle the 6-8 qualities on the list that are most unique and important. Identify the main qualities that truly define the career. Choose the most descriptive, most important, most memorable.
 * **step 3**: use those 6-8 qualities to write 4-6 sentences . Be as descriptive as possible.
 * work on Career Acrostic. Finish the writing piece.
 * **step 4:** now look through what you wrote for step 3 for words that start with the letters in the career's name. You may need to revise your writing/wording to make the sentences fit.
 * my sample Physical Therapy
 * Monday **
 * create your login/account for Easel.ly. we will use this to create a graphic for the Career Acrostic (Create an easel.ly account. (register)
 * Career Acrostic Project: a unique way to write about the job in which you are most interested.
 * **step 4:** now look through what you wrote for step 3 for words that start with the letters in the career's name. You may need to revise your writing/wording to make the sentences fit.
 * my sample Physical Therapy
 * Tuesday **
 * work on Easel.ly
 * upload copyright free image and use as background watermark for Acrostic

> SHARE: choose DOWNLOAD. > Save the JPG to your H:\\drive or destop > compose email and attach picture (use the camera) > don't forget subject line and message body > Create a citation for your SSR book > Find the ISBN for **Ender's Game** (by Orson Scott Card) > use Amazon to find and then create a citation for the book > Which citation is correct? Use Bibme.org to create the citation & then LOOK CAREFULLY & COMPARE what you see on the screen. Which one matches, EXACTLY? > create a citation for the 60 Minutes article > Which citation is correct? > "Drones Over America." //60 Minutes//. CBS. WOTV, Grand Rapids. March 16 2014. Television. > "Drones Over America." //60 Minutes//. CBS. WOTV, Grand Rapids. 16 Mar. 2014. Television.
 * Wednesday **
 * Easel.ly Career Acrostic writing graphic due today. Share the JPG with me by following these steps:
 * BibMe.org: Creating citations in MLA for books and websites. ([[file:mytechclass/bibmenotes.pdf|Bibme.org notes]])
 * create a citation for this [|Shell website]
 * Thursday **
 * 1) Career Prezi DUE today: you will use the SHARE button in Prezi to share the Prezi with my student email address.
 * 2) Read this Malware article and create a citation. Is the source legit?
 * "Report: NSA Has Plans To Infect “Millions” Of Computers With Malware." //TechCrunch//. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Mar. 2014. <[]>.
 * "Report: NSA Has Plans To Infect “Millions” Of Computers With Malware" //TechCrunch// N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Mar. 2014 <[]>.
 * 1) drones: make a T chart on the next page of your journal and record Pros & Cons of the technology as you watch the video
 * 1) 10 coolest drones you can buy
 * 2) oh! LOOK! what do you think?


 * Friday **
 * **8th grade students will be touring the campus' of Western Michigan &/or Michigan State**

> > [|"Propane explosion at V.A. construction site." //7NEWS//. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Mar. 2014. .] > Q1: Is the source reliable? (look at the domain name - so a quick search) > Q2: what kind of Malware is being described in the article? > Q3: What does the citation look like? (Use bibme.org to make) Is the following correct? if no, what is wrong? > [|Pre-installed malware turns up on new phones. PCWorld. N.p. Web. 12 Mar. 2014. .] Challenge your Bias detection skills activity
 * Monday **
 * Which college did you visit
 * what was the coolest thing about the college visit?
 * what did you learn?
 * What's a question you have now that was not answered?
 * Is this Malwarearticle a credible source? Explain why/why not at the bottom of the notebook page. Give examples to back your opinion.
 * Use Bibme.org to create a citation for the Malware article. Write the MLA:citation (copy it from the webpage exactly) at the bottom of your notebook page.
 * 8 Types of cyberbullying notes
 * add How to stop a cyberbully: cyberbully notes
 * Use this cyberbully article to create a citation using bibme. Is this below the correct citation correct?
 * Tuesday **
 * finish Drones T-Chart
 * RU Cybersafe handout.
 * Read this recent article about Malware.
 * Wednesday **
 * Career Logic Puzzle: who chose which career?
 * Signs of Bias
 * Thursday **
 * **Last day to turn in late work for this class is one week from today... Thursday, May 29**
 * Bias/evaluation checklist practice
 * Friday **

=** Week 9 **= looking for something to do this summer? How about ? How about a ?


 * Monday **
 * no school - Memorial Day
 * Tuesday & Wednesday **
 * 1) find a current event article which discusses either malware or cyber security issues.
 * 2) read the article
 * 3) answer these questions in a Google Document USING COMPLETE SENTENCES.
 * Who is the publisher? How are they experts on the topic? (what does Google say?)
 * What is the authors purpose?
 * is there any bias? explain
 * find and include a link to another article that supports the first article (says the same)
 * find and include a link to another article that has the opposite opinion of your first article.
 * 1) insert an image
 * 2) include the BibMe citation & a photo credit
 * 3) share the document to my brenda.denton@student.nvps.net account DUE @ the end of the day WEDNESDAY


 * Thursday **
 * Last Day to turn in Late work
 * 1) find a current event article which discusses either online gaming or an app.
 * 2) read the article
 * 3) answer these questions in Word
 * what is the game. when created? by who? how much does it cost? what is required to play it? (game console?)
 * what is the objective of the game? how do you play? how do you win?
 * why is the game so fun/addictive?
 * what is frustrating about it? why do some people not like it or quit playing?
 * what are the educational benefits to playing this game?
 * 1) insert an image
 * 2) include the BibMe citation & a photo credit
 * 3) save the document as a PDF and email the PDF to me ( we will do this step next mon/tue)

=** Week 10 **=
 * Friday **
 * 8th grade trip to Great America
 * Monday **
 * finish the Game Review article.
 * keyboard reflection: create document with chart to detail change in WPM & Accuracy from start of term to end.
 * Tuesday **
 * final turn in: keyboard reflection - Game Review article
 * study/study guide
 * notebook check today: I'm looking for 3 specific pages

**File Not Found**
 * Wednesday **
 * 2nd & 3rd hour
 * bring study guides for your other exams or a book to silent read after your exam
 * dismissed at 10:55am
 * Thursday **
 * 4th & 5th hour exams
 * Friday **
 * 6th & 7th hour
 * 6th & 7th hour

If there is time left, you may try Cyber Swarm Defenders create a user name/password of your own and then read the directions. **h**ave fun with drawing a stickman please use ReciteThis

> My Careers: 5-7 > My Goals & Plans (short & long term) > Activities & Experiences
 * complete EDP today
 * RU Cyber Safe: read and summarize
 * paper folding activity
 * plagiarism samples from Georgetown University
 * Plagiarism quiz
 * another quiz
 * read this infographic: wasting time at work. Biased? Credible?
 * Find the section in this infographic about Tips for increasing personal productivity. Snip the area with the tips and save it to your H:\drive. choose 2 things you can do better and record those tips in your notebook
 * More tips for Success - write these 8 in your notebook
 * Books to Read
 * Make a snowflake
 * Draw StickMan (Epic APP)
 * Hapland (1-2-3)
 * [|Fantastic Contraption]
 * Flow Free

paper crumple reflection > Why is it important/ How is it used/(information I didn't post) > How can I protect mine?
 * take a screen shot (by using the //Windows7 Snipping Tool//) of your final scores. Save the image to your H:\drive
 * take a screen shot (by using the //Windows7 Snipping Tool//) of your final scores. Save the image to your H:\drive
 * Read RU Cyber Safe article. summary activity
 * Notes:What is Digital Footprint ( Footprint links )

> who is the source? Is it credible? Can I use the source in my own writing? > Please search/find and define them.ow do we stop a cyberbully? Find 3 tips.U a cyberbully? Take this quiz.
 * Please read this article (use Readability): Felony Counts for 2 in Suicide of Bully victim
 * Cyber bullying Notes: There are 8-9 common terms associated with different types of cyber-bullying.
 * [[file:mytechclass/searchStrategies.PDF|Search Strategies]] notes as we watch Search Strategies Video
 * 5 Criteria for evaluating Web pages foldable.

Create an avatar of your own. Choose from any of these Avatar makers 2012 links > Read the article and take notes on page 4 of your notebook.
 * define emoticons. when & what was the first emoticon? What about President Lincoln?
 * what is proper emoticon etiquette (define etiquette)
 * Make a Venn Diagram to compare/contrast Emoji and Emoticons. Put this on page 14 of your Notebook
 * emoticon writing (Rives). Write your own emoticon story.
 * Password notes: Which is more secure? WHY? share with your partner.
 * How to Make Strong Passwords: (Passwords are like underwear) (Treat your password also like a toothbrush)

> > > > NeoReader Kaywa.com > > > ** Friday ** > **Station work: practice reading infographics** > complete the task for each station and record your responses in the corresponding part of the foldable. > TO do this well - you should be spending no less than 5 minutes on each station....you may not even finish today. Read the graphic. >> read through the images & facts. >> Which ones stand out or are the most interesting? >> Do you see any connections between the charts? >> Does one piece influence or depend on another piece? >> for the Truths: pull any facts from the graphic >> for the LIE: What data could be misinterpreted? Could different people read the same fact and get two different ideas? >> Use numbers given in the graphic to create a math problem, written as a story problem. >> have your elbow partner try to solve. IF they cannot, rework/reword your problem to make it understandable. >> 1. What type of touch screen is the iPhone? >> 2. How does the screen determine where the user is touching? >> How could the information be used incorrectly? Might someone use the data to support the opposite? >> Who are the people in the population polled to create the graphic? What are some general statements (2-3) that can be made about those people. >> What else would you like to know about this topic? >> What information (directly connected to the main topic of the graphic) would also be helpful to know? >> What did you think you would learn, but didn't >> (type DEFINE muscle memory in Google search bar - see what happens) >> now read the first paragraph of this website to help create your definition for your notes >> Image1 >> Image2 >> Image3
 * ** My Fakebook Example using George Washington **
 * infographic notes Infographics defined
 * have a Facebook or Twitter? try this: Intel can generate an interesting Picture of your Digital Life: What about Me
 * ** 6 Types of Infographics ** (foldable for notes)
 * ** Informational ** (Geek vs Nerd: Which are You?, [|InstaGram Cheat Sheet], [|Healthy Apps])
 * ** Statistical ** ([|Halloween Freakynomics], [|College Student Spending], [|Woof vs Meow])
 * ** USA Today Snapshots ** (statistical) [|EXAMPLES]
 * ** Timeline ** ([|Evolution of the Internet], [|VideoGames], [|Legos])
 * ** Process ** ([|M&Ms], [|How to Make Invisible Ink], [|Coffee 101])
 * ** Game board Metaphor ** (Carland, [|OprahLand], [|The Game of Home] )
 * Station 1: List trends and Observations
 * Station 2: Create 2 Truths and a Lie
 * Station 3: Create a word problem & solve
 * Station 4: Answer the Questions:
 * Station 5: Determine how information could be misused
 * Station 6: Describe a person from the population represented
 * Station 7: Determine information that could have also been included
 * Keyboarding text activity: Keyboard Skyscrapers "Read" it to yourself. Turn to your elbow partner and share What is the picture telling us?
 * 1) Quick search: what are the most commonly used keyboard formats? What do we use?
 * 2) Define Muscle memory. what is it and how is it created?
 * 1) Read this article and record the [|Top 10 Reasons for Kids to Learn Touch Typing]
 * 2) "Read" these 3 images to learn about Desk and Body Posture while keyboarding. record 5-7 facts in your notes