7th Grade Homework Blog

Friday, October 10, 2025
Today, we're having some tips on how to be an A+ Googler. We'll be discussing tips and tricks, as well as doing a couple competitions to see who can arrive at an answer faster!

The typing lessons today are #97-98!  

I CAN: learn how to spot a reliable website.

Thursday, October 9, 2025
We completed the evaluating websites tool and accompanying checklist today. For those absent, please fill out the checklist using the website Dihydrogen Monoxide Research Division. In addition, we had a short discussion on Wikipedia: is it reliable or not?! The debate rages on.

The typing lessons today are #95-96!     

I CAN: learn how to spot a reliable website.

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Today's discussion concentrated on when websites are reliable and when they aren't. This discussion will act as preparation to our I, Candy project. For this lesson, we used the evaluating websites tool and accompanying checklist. For those who were absent today, please fill out the checklist using the website Chemical Hazards & Toxic Substances.

The typing lessons today are #91-92!    

I CAN: learn how to spot a reliable website.

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Final day for the podcasting activity! Hope you enjoyed it!

The typing lessons today are #89-90!  

Don't Forget!: We have a new homework assignment today: the Audacity exit slip. Finish it by the end of the quarter!

I CAN: practice safe and responsible use of technology and become an informed, responsible digital citizen.

I CAN: find new and inventive ways of communicating ideas and thoughts to an audience.

Monday, October 6, 2025
One more day with the podcasting activity! Work hard!

The typing lesson today is #88!   

I CAN: practice safe and responsible use of technology and become an informed, responsible digital citizen.

I CAN: find new and inventive ways of communicating ideas and thoughts to an audience.

Friday, October 3, 2025
Hopefully you're onto editing at this point. If you're splicing in your music/sound effects and moving around your segments, you're doing just fine.

The typing lesson today is #87!

I CAN: practice safe and responsible use of technology and become an informed, responsible digital citizen.

I CAN: find new and inventive ways of communicating ideas and thoughts to an audience.

Thursday, October 2, 2025
We're almost done with the podcasting activity! Keep it up!

The typing lessons are #84-85!  

I CAN: practice safe and responsible use of technology and become an informed, responsible digital citizen.

I CAN: find new and inventive ways of communicating ideas and thoughts to an audience.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Today is the middle day to work on the podcasting activity, so please work hard! I am super excited to see the final results of this project.

The typing lessons today are #79-81!  

I CAN: practice safe and responsible use of technology and become an informed, responsible digital citizen.

I CAN: find new and inventive ways of communicating ideas and thoughts to an audience.

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Let's keep going forward with the podcasting activity! It's nice to walk around and listen to all of you being goofy with these, so I can't wait to hear the final products.

The typing lessons today are #75-77!  

I CAN: practice safe and responsible use of technology and become an informed, responsible digital citizen.

I CAN: find new and inventive ways of communicating ideas and thoughts to an audience. 

Monday, September 29, 2025
It's the second day out of eight for our podcasting activity. I'm psyched to hear these projects!

The typing lessons today are #72-73!    

I CAN: practice safe and responsible use of technology and become an informed, responsible digital citizen.
I CAN: find new and inventive ways of communicating ideas and thoughts to an audience.

Friday, September 26, 2025

The students today continue their podcasting activity, which will bring them into October. I encourage them to work hard on this project and do an excellent job!

Today's typing lessons are #69-71!    

I CAN: practice safe and responsible use of technology and become an informed, responsible digital citizen.

I CAN: find new and inventive ways of communicating ideas and thoughts to an audience.

Thursday, September 25, 2025
Today we watched the tutorial on Audacity to understand what was required of the students for the podcasting activity, which we will be working on for the next few days in class. The students should work with writing the text segments. Have fun working on this assignment!

The typing lessons today are #67-68! 

I CAN: practice safe and responsible use of technology and become an informed, responsible digital citizen.

I CAN: find new and inventive ways of communicating ideas and thoughts to an audience.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Media is addicting. How do you strike a balance that works for you? Let's watch a video and talk a little bit about media balance!

Don't forget!: You're now responsible for the Google Slides exit slip.
The typing lessons today are #64-66!   

I CAN: practice safe and responsible use of technology and become an informed, responsible digital citizen.

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Data! YOUR data is everywhere. How is it being used? For what purpose? We'll talk about it, work on a handout, and watch a video today!
The typing lessons today are #57-59!  
I CAN: practice safe and responsible use of technology and become an informed, responsible digital citizen.

Friday, September 19, 2025
Digital citizenship continues today with a discussion of social media. How much is too much? We'll watch a video and discuss a handout!
The typing lessons today are #55-56!
I CAN: practice safe and responsible use of technology and become an informed, responsible digital citizen.

Thursday, September 18, 2025
Today, we begin discussing a new topic: digital citizenship! We're starting by discussing cyberbullying today. We'll watch a video and discuss a paper that we're handing out in class!
The typing lessons today are #52-54!   

I CAN: practice safe and responsible use of technology and become an informed, responsible digital citizen.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
It's a final day today as we finish the My Favorite Story activity. Good luck! Remember, if you finish after today, please share it with me and keep an eye on your email!

Don't forget!: You're now responsible for the Google Slides exit slip.

The typing lessons today are #48-49!     
I CAN: learn to use collaborative online programs to make a aesthetically pleasing presentation.

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Today and tomorrow are the final days for the My Favorite Story activity. Remember to use your time wisely and consider aesthetics and beautiful design as you move forward. Good luck!
The typing lesson today is #47!    
I CAN: learn to use collaborative online programs to make a aesthetically pleasing presentation.

Monday, September 15, 2025
Keep doing the wonderful job that you're doing with My Favorite Story. I love hearing about things in which you're interested, so educate me! 

I CAN: learn to use collaborative online programs to make a aesthetically pleasing presentation. 

Friday, September 12, 2025
Keep doing the wonderful job that you're doing with My Favorite Story. I love hearing about things in which you're interested, so educate me!

Today's typing lessons are #42-44! 

I CAN: learn to use collaborative online programs to make an aesthetically pleasing presentation.

Thursday, September 11, 2025
Continuing forward, we're going to use this week and part of next as our time to work on the My Favorite Story activity. Be sure that you are focusing on your skills in animations and transitions, as many of these things may be new to you.

Today's typing lessons are #39-41!  

I CAN: learn to use collaborative online programs to make an aesthetically pleasing presentation.

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
We're moving through the My Favorite Story assignment at a fairly speedy clip, here! Students will be using this assignment in order to reacquaint themselves to Google Slides before we delve into the more advanced practice later in the year.

Today's typing lessons are #35-37! 

I CAN: learn to use collaborative online programs to make an aesthetically pleasing presentation.

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Today, we'll be getting introduced to Google Slides. The students will apply the information they learn today in a brief tutorial to a short assignment based around Google Slides. The assignment we're starting today is located here, and is worth 50 points. You will have until 9/16 to work on this!

The only typing lesson today is #32!
I CAN: learn to use collaborative online programs to make an aesthetically pleasing presentation.

Monday, September 8, 2025

Today is the last day to finish the Adventure Image project in class. Don't forget, you still have plenty of time to finish the project. All unfinished projects are due on the final day of the nine weeks. We'll start a little something new tomorrow!

Don't Forget!: You now have a new homework assignment in the Paint.NET exit slip!  Please finish it by the end of the quarter!

The only typing lesson today is #31!

I CAN: edit an image using professional image editing software.

Friday, September 5, 2025
One more day with the Adventure Image! Let's goooooooo!

Today's typing lessons are #27-29!   

I CAN: edit an image using professional image editing software.

Thursday, September 4, 2025
I know it feels like it's been a while, but we're still working on the Adventure Image project. I'm looking for quality over speed, so let's be careful and keep it up!

Today's typing lessons are #24-26!

I CAN: edit an image using professional image editing software.

Wednesday, September 3, 2025
We're continuing with the Adventure Image project! Monday will be our final day in-class to work on the project. Make sure you do a great job on these projects! Remember, examples are available at the bottom of the assignment page if you need inspiration.

Today's typing lessons are #19-21! 

I CAN: edit an image using professional image editing software.

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

The Adventure Image moves forth. Continue working hard. The work I've been seeing has been incredible thus far, and I'm excited to see the final results.

Today's typing lesson is #18! 

I CAN: edit an image using professional image editing software.

Friday, August 29, 2025
Let's continue with the Adventure Image project! You will have plenty of time to work through into next month. Don't rush! I want to see quality, not speed.

Today's typing lesson is #17! 

I CAN: edit an image using professional image editing software.

Thursday, August 28, 2025
This is the second of the nine days spent with the Adventure Image project. Do your best and remember to take your time on this project--I'm looking for quality, not speed.

Today's typing lessons are #12-14 

I CAN: edit an image using professional image editing software.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Today is the first day that we can work with the Adventure Image project in full. We will have several days to work on this project in class.

Today's typing lessons are #9-11! 

I CAN: edit an image using professional image editing software.

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Let's finish the tutorial! The end of this tutorial introduces students to the head-swapping mechanic that we will be using for the project. I will take another process grade on the work students do today in class with the tutorials. In addition, I will review the specifics of the assignment with the students in class today.

Today's typing lessons are #5-7! 

I CAN: edit an image using professional image editing software.

Monday, August 25, 2025
In class today we start on Paint.NET, and we'll handle it deftly with a beginner's tutorial, which can be found here. We're not watching the entire video today (we will split it between today and tomorrow), but students will be doing some practice on the program today. We are going to use this information to eventually complete the Adventure Image project.

Today's typing lessons are #2-4!

I CAN: edit an image using professional image editing software.

Some files you may need for today: Turkey picture, Mr. Alexander's picture

Friday, August 22, 2025

Today, we watched a tutorial about basic computer functions. For many students, this was a review--but for some, this is the first time they've encountered these specific computer skills. The tutorial is located here. We will also review my webpage to assure that students understand where and how to find everything on it.

I CAN: master basic computer functions.

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Welcome to Computers with Mr. Alexander! Today, we simply went over the guidelines and regulations of the classroom. I handed out the syllabus and we discussed various classroom rules.

I CAN: learn about my classroom.

I CAN: familiarize myself with a webpage.