Thursday, August 16, 2007

8/16/07

Sophomore Class

Classwork
If you finish early, assign yourself with:
  • helping others
  • practice your typing with the typing lessons on the left side at this typing site

Senior Class
Daily Journal (remember to use complete sentences; add this answer below Tuesday's answer; date the answer)

  1. Do you have a fast (high-speed) internet connection at home?
  2. How much time do you spend on the internet every day?
  3. What do you do on the internet? (myspace, gaming, email, etc.)
A sample answer might begin like this:

I do have a fast internet connection. I spend about ...

Classwork
  • Finish and print table tent in Microsoft word
    • make sure you do print preview before printing (print on one page!)
    • print 2 copies
      • one you keep and display every class-bring it to class every day
      • one you turn into my basket for grade
  • Begin new document/project: KIPP senior goals collage will have:
    • be created in MS Word
    • your name written on collage-font of your choice (but legible)
    • has at least 5-7 photos representing your goals for this year
      • each photo must have a caption describing the goal
    • Your photo (provided by Mr. Dino)
    • For pictures, think of pictures that represent your school, friends, music, family, character, etc.
      • if photos are a little blurry, that's ok
    • use appropriate pictures (if in doubt, don't use)
    • Use your time wisely
    • see example here

If you finish early, assign yourself with:
  • visit this site that shows digital portfolios from another middle school
  • take notes in your daily journal about some neat things you see middle school kids doing with technology that you'd like to do