Assignments
Assignments added here for ongoing, upcoming projects.
QUARTER 1
Week 1
1. Write a Letter To
Alexander Graham Bell
An AI Chatbot. See details here
See Link to "What is AI?"
See Link to "Who's behind the screen?"
2. Syllabus Overview - Mon/ Tue - Units. Expectations. Grades
Please return the last page of syllabus by Mon 29 July, 2024.
3. IN CLASS: Create Folders in Google Drive: As explained in class on Block day
>>Create a folder and name it COMPUTERS.
>>Inside this folder, create 3 more folders and name them:
Classwork
Homework
Projects
4. Written Response - Friday "When Keyboards Disappear"
Open a Google Doc in your CLASSWORK folder.
In 100 words of more, write a response to the prompt. Be creative!
Name your document this way: Keyboarding - First and Last Name Period#
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Typing.com Spreadsheet - LINK
Week 2
1. Why Privacy Matters. (Block Day)
In your Homework Folder >>>Open a Google Slide
Use Style Guide:
First slide, title: What Is Personal Information?"
On this slide, use your First & Last name, and Date
Pay attention to spelling and punctuation.
Use good bullet points, and relevant images.
Do not use 'designs' from the Internet - just images.
Do not stretch or distort images.
Number of Slides: 3 or more
Deadline: By Block (08/02/18/24), at start of class.
2. Poster using a Grid layout. (Block Day) See example
In your Classwork Folder >>>Open a Google Document
Use a grid layout (insert a 'table')
Use keywords and phrases that highlight ‘PI’ and ‘PII’
Change orientation. Change color. Add 2 images or more.
Be Creative!
Week 3
1. Steve Jobs Poster: "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish" | See details here
Create 1 slide (a poster not a presentation)
Week 4
Tue: Create a 7-slide Presentation - on Steve Jobs See sample
See details here -- LINK ('Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish')
Block: Create a 'Genius Poster' - in PowerPoint, on Jobs and Edison.
Week 6
Mon: Socratic Discussion: "What the Internet is doing to our brains."
Watch from: 2 mins, 50 seconds to 8 minutes >>>>>>>>>>>
Tue/Block: 12-slide Presentation in PowerPoint
>> Use Background Removal Tool: Example
Fri: No Quiz - half day.
Week 7
Mon: No school - Labor Day
Tue: 1. Written response (See quiz page Week 7)
2. Add Music to slides (Demo in class)
3. Convert PowerPoint to Google Slides
Block: Presentations - 'Five Inventions"
Fri: 'The Moonshot Factory' project
>>>> Begin 7-Slide deck >>>>>
Crossword (Instead of a quiz)
Inventing The Future - Slide DetailsWeek 9
Mon:
(1) Work on Technology Report Outline -- Doc Example
(2) Check Moonshot program for 3 topics -- Or select your own.
Tue:
(1) Enter your Technology Report topic in a spreadsheet - LINK
Note: This link is only accessible for input IN CLASS
(2) Work on a logo Use FreeLogoDesign.org | Student Logos Created So Far - LINK
(3) Work on a test Survey -- Prep for final survey you will send out Next week.
Block:
(1) Analyze Data in this spreadsheet - LINK
>>> Then write a summary of what the data shows.
>>> Submit your analysis in a Google Document
>>>> Test Survey: Enter your URL to your Survey here - LINK
(2) Send out survey and collect responses as a chart.
>>> You may collect responses after Fall Break.
Week 10
Mon: Opinions Vs Facts - 200-250 Word Response -- LINK
Submit your document: Share it.
Document must be named and conform to the Style Guide
Review your Technology Report (Paragraphs 1 - 3).
Work on your Survey Questions and send them out to 25 students
Tue: Send out survey (if you did not do it before the break) / Collect responses as a chart. Copy and PAste Your Link Next to Your name. Here
(DO NOT DELETE OR ALTER ANYTHING ON THIS SPREADSHEET. A SERIOUS CONSEQUENCE WILL BE GIVEN IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THE CLASS/SCHOOL POLICY ON TECHNOLOGY)
Block:
Work on Paragraphs 3-5
Work on / Create your Survey
Friday: Half Day
Fall Break
Week 11:
Mon: Work on Final paragraphs of Technology Report
Review responses from your survey (Use this doc) - LINK
Tue: Finalize all sections of your Technology Report
Block:
Submit your Technology Report.
Email LINK & PDF. This is the final deadline.
Fri: Overview of eBook Project
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Week 12: Oct 21 - 25 eBook Week 1
Mon: Today we begin the eBook Project! (Some of you got started on Friday)
Plan your topic by visiting the eBook website
>>> eBook Timeline - LINK
>>>> Visit eBook website for examples of past students - LINK
Tue: 1. Format a Table of Contents (Page 7)
2. Write your Introduction (Page 9)
Block: Write Dedication
Work On Front Cover
> Use Creative Fonts
Write /Complete Introduction
Friday: Tweak Front Cover (if necessary)
Write A Book Blurb |
Complete Pages 1-11
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Week 13: Oct 28- Nov 1 eBook Week 2
Mon: (1) Enter your eBook Title here - LINK
Tue: (2) Work on Chapter 2 (You should have completed Chapter 1 last week)
(3) Work on Table of Contents page
Block: (1) Begin and Finalize Chapter 3 & 4 (Check Project outline - LINK)
(2) Work on BAck Cover: Book Blurb and Author Blurb - LINK
Fri: (1) Using Creative Fonts - Word Art - Demo LINK
(1) Vocab Review (eBooks) - Crossword
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Week 14: Nov 04 - 08 eBook Week 3
(Project outline - LINK)
Mon: 1. Your Story - Your Voice - Read Amy Silverman's article (Guest speaker)
2. Widows & Orphans - LINK
Page Numbering & Bar Code
Tue: Drop Caps & Reviews
Block: BAck Cover: Book Blurb and Author Blurb - LINK | Cover Ideas
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Week 15: Nov 12 - 15 (Mon=holiday) eBook Week 4
Mon: HOLIDAY
Tue: Final Work on BAck Cover elements
(Book Blurb, Author Blurb, Barcode, Logo)
Today, begin asking readers for short reviews to be placed on back cover
Block:
Page Numbering - Begin
(Begin page number on Introduction page; End with Acknowledgements page)
Paste Book and Author Blurb On One slide -- submit it
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Week 16: Nov 18 - 22 eBook Week 5
Mon: Test Upload Ebooks (Send PDF to teacher)
Tue: 1. email your PDF to teacher for a grade
(I will upload your eBook to FlipHTML5)
You will receive the URL to your eBook. Or see link in the class Spreadsheet
2. Podcast Recordings - planning Begins
Form 2 to 3-person teams. You will be 'Co-hosts' of the show
Block:
2. Podcast Recordings - planning (contd)
Form 2 to 3-person teams. You will be 'Co-hosts' of the show
3. Test Prep Booklet
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THANKSGIVING BREAK
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Week 17: Dec 02 - 06 Extra Projects Week 1
Mon: 1. Test Prep - Check this page on website - LINK
2. Infographic Challenge! - LINK extra credit
>>>See an Infographic | Example 1
Tue: 1. Final Day (with special permission) To Submit eBook
2. Infographics Challenge - extra credit
3. Podcast Recordings - Day 1
Block:
2. Podcast Recordings - Day 2
3. Test Prep Booklet - extra credit
- Extra Credit for creating a paper Booklet : Choose one of these topics - LINK
Fri: 1. Podcast Recordings - Day 3
2. Test Prep Booklet - CONTD
3. Submit Infographics for extra credit
ANNOUNCE Photography Challenge (for School)
Photography Challenge - LINK | Previous winners - LINK
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Week 18: Dec 09 - 13 Test Prep Week
Mon: 1. Test Prep - Check this page on website - LINK
2. Photoshop 101 - Learn Image Manipulation
3. Podcast Recordings - Day 4
Tue: 1. Elements oF Photoshop.
2. Podcast Recordings - Day 5
Block: (1) Photoshop Design Challenge:
>>>>>Create a Magazine Cover!
>>>Use this magazine cover LINK.
replace Elon Musk with Jeff Bezos LINK
>>>>CHECK THESE COVERS >>>> Link | BEST COVERS THIS YEAR - LINK
(1) LOGO DEsign Challenge!
>> Reproduce one of THE GIVEN logos and win a prize - LINK
(2) Check Test Prep Tab
Friday:
(1) Survey - Feedback for me - LINK
(2) Test Prep handout & Link to website
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Week 19: Dec 16 - 20 Final Week
WHAT IS A BOOK?