Thursday, September 27, 2007

9/27/07

Sophomore Class

Aim

  • practice typing, continue virtual road trip project

Classwork

If you finish early, assign yourself by:


Senior Class
Aim
  • no Photo Booth again today
  • don't look at others work on macbooks
  • turn in your completed iWeb portfolio
Lunch Work
  • Students sign up on sheet prior to lunch
  • Once the students have eaten, they can work in lab
  • Limit of 10 students per day
  • No one on lunch study or base camp
  • Return to cafeteria at 1:25 for announcements

Classwork
  • iWeb due on Monday-bring laptop to Dino to turn in
  • iWeb requirements:
    • Welcome page: your name plus a photo plus a welcome message (be appropriate)
    • About Me page: write/tell us about you! think of interests, hobbies, passions, subjects, music, food; make sure words and pictures are appropriate
    • Subject Pages:
      • create a page for each subject (math, science, lit media, etc.)
      • include information learned in class
      • describe the skills learned in class
      • describe any neat projects you completed
      • include appropriate graphics related to the subject
    • all template text (fake text) must be deleted and replaced with your own text
    • run spellcheck!
    • see Mr. Dino's example here

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

9/26/07

Aim

  • practice typing, continue virtual road trip project

Classwork

If you finish early, assign yourself by:


Senior Class
Aim
  • no Photo Booth again today
  • don't look at others work on macbooks
  • turn in your completed iWeb portfolio

Classwork
  • iWeb due on Monday-bring laptop to Dino to turn in
  • iWeb requirements:
    • Welcome page: your name plus a photo plus a welcome message (be appropriate)
    • About Me page: write/tell us about you! think of interests, hobbies, passions, subjects, music, food; make sure words and pictures are appropriate
    • Subject Pages:
      • create a page for each subject (math, science, lit media, etc.)
      • include information learned in class
      • describe the skills learned in class
      • describe any neat projects you completed
      • include appropriate graphics related to the subject
    • all template text (fake text) must be deleted and replaced with your own text
    • run spellcheck!
    • see Mr. Dino's example here

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

9/25/07

Aim
  • practice typing, continue virtual road trip project

Classwork

If you finish early, assign yourself by:


Senior Class
Aim
  • no Photo Booth again today
  • don't look at others work on macbooks
  • stay on task-remember: it's a privilege to use these Macs

Classwork
  • add teacher photos today to your iWeb
    • photos on network>sunshinepeak>kspa2>students>8th grade photos
    • while waiting for macbooks, finish your powerpoint autobiography
  • your iWeb needs this as of today:
    • Welcome page: your name plus a photo plus a welcome message (be appropriate)
    • About Me page: write/tell us about you! think of interests, hobbies, passions, subjects, music, food; make sure words and pictures are appropriate
    • Subject Pages:
      • create a page for each of our subjects (math, science, lit media, etc.)
      • include information learned in class
      • describe the skills learned in class
      • describe any neat projects you completed
      • include appropriate graphics related to the subject
    • all template text (fake text) must be deleted and replaced with your own text
    • run spellcheck!
    • see Mr. Dino's example here

Monday, September 24, 2007

9/24/07

Sophomore Class
Aim

  • practice typing, continue virtual road trip project

Classwork

If you finish early, assign yourself by:


Senior Class
Aim
  • no Photo Booth again today
  • don't look at others work on macbooks
  • stay on task-remember: it's a privilege to use these Macs

Classwork
  • add teacher photos today to your iWeb
    • photos on network>sunshinepeak>kspa2>students>8th grade photos
    • while waiting for macbooks, finish your powerpoint autobiography
  • your iWeb needs this as of today:
    • Welcome page: your name plus a photo plus a welcome message (be appropriate)
    • About Me page: write/tell us about you! think of interests, hobbies, passions, subjects, music, food; make sure words and pictures are appropriate
    • Subject Pages:
      • create a page for each of our subjects (math, science, lit media, etc.)
      • include information learned in class
      • describe the skills learned in class
      • describe any neat projects you completed
      • include appropriate graphics related to the subject
    • all template text (fake text) must be deleted and replaced with your own text
    • run spellcheck!
    • see Mr. Dino's example here

Thursday, September 20, 2007

9/20/07

Sophomore Class
Aim

  • practice typing, continue virtual road trip project

Classwork

If you finish early, assign yourself by:


Senior Class
Aim
  • no Photo Booth again today
  • don't look at others work on macbooks
  • stay on task-remember: it's a privilege to use these Macs
  • work on your iWeb-add teacher photos

Classwork
  • add teacher photos today to your iWeb
    • photos on network>sunshinepeak>kspa2>students>8th grade photos
    • while waiting for macbooks, finish your powerpoint autobiography
  • your iWeb needs this as of today:
    • Welcome page: your name plus a photo plus a welcome message (be appropriate)
    • About Me page: write/tell us about you! think of interests, hobbies, passions, subjects, music, food; make sure words and pictures are appropriate
    • Subject Pages:
      • create a page for each of our subjects (math, science, lit media, etc.)
      • include information learned in class
      • describe the skills learned in class
      • describe any neat projects you completed
      • include appropriate graphics related to the subject
    • all template text (fake text) must be deleted and replaced with your own text
    • run spellcheck!
    • see Mr. Dino's example here

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

9/19/07

Sophomore Class
Aim

  • practice typing, begin virtual road trip project

Classwork

If you finish early, assign yourself by:


Senior Class
Aim
  • no Photo Booth again today
  • don't look at others work on macbooks
  • stay on task-remember: it's a privilege to use these Macs
  • work on your iWeb-add teacher photos

Classwork
  • add teacher photos today to your iWeb
    • photos on network>sunshinepeak>kspa2>students>8th grade photos
    • while waiting for macbooks, finish your powerpoint autobiography
  • your iWeb needs this as of today:
    • Welcome page: your name plus a photo plus a welcome message (be appropriate)
    • About Me page: write/tell us about you! think of interests, hobbies, passions, subjects, music, food; make sure words and pictures are appropriate
    • Subject Pages:
      • create a page for each of our subjects (math, science, lit media, etc.)
      • include information learned in class
      • describe the skills learned in class
      • describe any neat projects you completed
      • include appropriate graphics related to the subject
    • all template text (fake text) must be deleted and replaced with your own text
    • run spellcheck!
    • see Mr. Dino's example here

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

9/18/07

Sophomore Class
Aim
  • practice typing
  • write and summarize all presentations-use notes only
  • begin autobiography in powerpoint

Classwork

If you finish early, assign yourself by:


Senior Class
Aim
  • no Photo Booth again today
  • don't look at others work on macbooks
  • stay on task-remember: it's a privilege to use these Macs
  • work on your iWeb-add teacher photos

Classwork
  • add teacher photos today to your iWeb
    • photos on network>sunshinepeak>kspa2>students>8th grade photos
  • your iWeb needs this as of today:
    • Welcome page: your name plus a photo plus a welcome message (be appropriate)
    • About Me page: write/tell us about you! think of interests, hobbies, passions, subjects, music, food; make sure words and pictures are appropriate
    • Subject Pages:
      • create a page for each of our subjects (math, science, lit media, etc.)
      • include information learned in class
      • describe the skills learned in class
      • describe any neat projects you completed
      • include appropriate graphics related to the subject
    • all template text (fake text) must be deleted and replaced with your own text
    • run spellcheck!
    • see Mr. Dino's example here

Monday, September 17, 2007

9/17/07

Sophomore Class
Aim

  • practice typing
  • write and summarize all presentations-use notes only

Classwork

If you finish early, assign yourself by:


Senior Class
Aim
  • no Photo Booth again today
  • don't look at others work on macbooks
  • stay on task-remember: it's a privilege to use these Macs
  • work on your iWeb-add teacher photos

Classwork
  • for Monday (SR-2 only): autobiography in powerpoint
  • add teacher photos today to your iWeb
    • photos on network>sunshinepeak>kspa2>students>8th grade photos
  • your iWeb needs this as of today:
    • Welcome page: your name plus a photo plus a welcome message (be appropriate)
    • About Me page: write/tell us about you! think of interests, hobbies, passions, subjects, music, food; make sure words and pictures are appropriate
    • Subject Pages:
      • create a page for each of our subjects (math, science, lit media, etc.)
      • include information learned in class
      • describe the skills learned in class
      • describe any neat projects you completed
      • include appropriate graphics related to the subject
    • all template text (fake text) must be deleted and replaced with your own text
    • run spellcheck!
    • see Mr. Dino's example here

Thursday, September 13, 2007

9/13/07

Sophomore Class
Aim

  • practice typing
  • summarize all presentations-use notes only

Classwork

If you finish early, assign yourself by:

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

9/12/07

Sophomore Class
Aim

  • practice typing
  • present biography powerpoint to class
  • take effective notes on all presentations-be prepared for test on bios

Classwork

If you finish early, assign yourself by:
Senior Class
Daily Journal (remember to use complete sentences)
Describe how much homework you do in a typical night. How long do you spend on homework?
  • note: print all daily journals today; put in basket on Mr. Dino's desk
  • journals must be 12 point font, Times New Roman and no italic
  • DJ dates: 8-14, 16, 20, 22, 27; 9-5, 10, 12
Aim
  • please log off all machines!
  • don't look at others work on macbooks
  • stay on task-remember: it's a privilege to use these Macs
  • work on your iWeb

Classwork
  • your iWeb needs this as of today:
    • Welcome page: your name plus a photo plus a welcome message (be appropriate)
    • About Me page: write/tell us about you! think of interests, hobbies, passions, subjects, music, food; make sure words and pictures are appropriate
    • Subject Pages:
      • create a page for each of our subjects (math, science, lit media, etc.)
      • include information learned in class
      • describe the skills learned in class
      • describe any neat projects you completed
      • include appropriate graphics related to the subject
    • all template text (fake text) must be deleted and replaced with your own text
    • run spellcheck!
    • see Mr. Dino's example here

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

9/11/07

Sophomore Class
Aim

  • practice typing
  • present biography powerpoint to class
  • take effective notes on all presentations-be prepared for test on bios

Classwork

  • practice your typing
    • go to this website on typing
    • practice lessons #6-you will be graded
  • take handwritten notes on biography presentation (you will be graded on how well you listen)
  • effective presentations
    • Basic Guidelines About Your Delivery

      1. try to accomplish eye contact with each person for a few seconds
      2. Look up from your materials
      3. Speak a little bit louder and a little bit slower than you normally would do with a friend.
      4. Vary the volume and rate of your speech.
      5. Keep your hands relatively still.
If you finish early, assign yourself by:
Senior Class
Daily Journal (remember to use complete sentences)
Describe the best Saturday school class you have ever attended at KIPP; think about all the Saturday school classes you have ever attended.

  • note: print all daily journals today; put in basket on Mr. Dino's desk
  • journals must be 12 point font, Times New Roman and no italic

Aim

  • please log off all machines!
  • don't look at others work on macbooks
  • stay on task-remember: it's a privilege to use these Macs
  • work on your iWeb

Classwork
    • your iWeb needs this as of today:
      • Welcome page: your name plus a photo plus a welcome message (be appropriate)
      • About Me page: write/tell us about you! think of interests, hobbies, passions, subjects, music, food; make sure words and pictures are appropriate
      • Subject Pages:
        • create a page for each of our subjects (math, science, lit media, etc.)
        • include information learned in class
        • describe the skills learned in class
        • describe any neat projects you completed
        • include appropriate graphics related to the subject
      • all template text (fake text) must be deleted and replaced with your own text
      • run spellcheck!
      • see Mr. Dino's example here

Monday, September 10, 2007

9/10/07

Sophomore Class
Aim

  • practice typing
  • present biography powerpoint to class
  • take effective notes on all presentations-be prepared for test on bios

Classwork

  • practice your typing
    • go to this website on typing
    • practice lessons #4 and #6
  • take handwritten notes on biography presentation (you will be graded on how well you listen)
  • effective presentations
    • Basic Guidelines About Your Delivery

      1. try to accomplish eye contact with each person for a few seconds
      2. Look up from your materials, or notes, every 5-10 seconds, to look into the audience.
      3. Speak a little bit louder and a little bit slower than you normally would do with a friend.
      4. Vary the volume and rate of your speech.
      5. Keep your hands relatively still.
If you finish early, assign yourself by:
Senior Class
Daily Journal (remember to use complete sentences)
Describe the best Saturday school session you have ever attended at KIPP; think about all the Saturday school sessions you have ever attended.
(note: all daily journals will be due on Wednesday).

Aim

  • please log off all machines!
  • don't look at others work on macbooks
  • stay on task-remember: it's a privilege to use these Macs
  • work on your iWeb

Classwork
    • your iWeb needs this as of today:
      • Welcome page: your name plus a photo plus a welcome message (be appropriate)
      • About Me page: write/tell us about you! think of interests, hobbies, passions, subjects, music, food; make sure words and pictures are appropriate
      • Subject Pages:
        • create a page for each of our subjects (math, science, lit media, etc.)
        • include information learned in class
        • describe the skills learned in class
        • describe any neat projects you completed
        • include appropriate graphics related to the subject
      • all template text (fake text) must be deleted and replaced with your own text
      • run spellcheck!
      • see Mr. Dino's example here

Thursday, September 6, 2007

9/6/07

Sophomore Class
Aim

  • present biography powerpoint to class
  • take effective notes on all presentations-be prepared for test on bios

Classwork

  • take handwritten notes on biography presentation (you will be graded on how well you listen)
  • effective presentations
    • Basic Guidelines About Your Delivery

      1. try to accomplish eye contact with each person for a few seconds throughout your delivery.
      2. Look up from your materials, or notes, every 5-10 seconds, to look into the audience.
      3. Speak a little bit louder and a little bit slower than you normally would do with a friend.
      4. Vary the volume and rate of your speech. A monotone voice is absolutely
      5. Keep your hands relatively still.
If you finish early, assign yourself by:
Senior Class
Aim
  • please log off all machines!
  • don't look at others work on macbooks
  • stay on task-remember: it's a privilege to use these Macs
  • work on your iWeb

Classwork
    • your iWeb needs this as of today:
      • Welcome page: your name plus a photo plus a welcome message (be appropriate)
      • About Me page: write/tell us about you! think of interests, hobbies, passions, subjects, music, food; make sure words and pictures are appropriate
      • both pages above due on Thursday (with content)
      • all template text (fake text) must be deleted and replaced with your own text
      • run spellcheck!
      • see Mr. Dino's example here

If you finish early, assign yourself with:
  • adding a new page for one of your subjects (math, science, etc.)
  • include information learned in class
  • describe the skills learned in class
  • describe any neat projects you completed
  • include appropriate graphics related to the subject

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

9/5/07

Sophomore Class
Aim

  • practice typing skills-QWERTY keys
  • present biography powerpoint to class
  • take effective notes on all presentations

Classwork

  • take handwritten notes on biography presentation (you will be graded on how well you listen)
  • effective presentations
    • Basic Guidelines About Your Delivery

      1. try to accomplish eye contact with each person for a few seconds throughout your delivery.
      2. Look up from your materials, or notes, every 5-10 seconds, to look into the audience.
      3. Speak a little bit louder and a little bit slower than you normally would do with a friend.
      4. Vary the volume and rate of your speech. A monotone voice is absolutely toxic to keeping the attention of an audience.
      5. Stand with your feet at shoulder-length apart.
      6. Keep your hands relatively still.
If you finish early, assign yourself by:
Senior Class
Aim
  • please log off all machines!
  • don't look at others work on macbooks
  • stay on task-remember: it's a privilege to use these Macs
  • work on your iWeb

Daily Journal (remember to use complete sentences; add this answer to your other journals; date the answer)
  1. Describe the tech devices you own, including any cell phones, game boxes, computers, etc. (note: all daily journals will be due next week).
Classwork
    • work on your iWeb
    • your iWeb needs this as of today:
      • Welcome page: your name plus a photo plus a welcome message (be appropriate)
      • About Me page: write/tell us about you! think of interests, hobbies, passions, subjects, music, food; make sure words and pictures are appropriate
      • both pages above due Monday (with content)
      • all template text (fake text) must be deleted and replaced with your own text
      • run spellcheck!
      • see Mr. Dino's example here

If you finish early, assign yourself with:
  • adding a new page for one of your subjects (math, science, etc.)
  • include information learned in class
  • describe the skills learned in class
  • describe any neat projects you completed
  • include appropriate graphics related to the subject

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

9/4/07

Sophomore Class
Aim

  • practice typing skills-QWERTY keys
  • work on powerpoint presentation-present to class on wed.
  • begin next powerpoint presentation on yourself - autobiography

Classwork

  • practice your typing
    • go to this website on typing
    • practice lessons #4 and #6
If you finish early, assign yourself by:
  • begin working on next project - autobiography in powerpoint
  • helping others quietly
  • adding custom animation and sound to your presentation
  • practice your typing with the typing lessons on the left side at this typing site
Senior Class
Aim
  • please log off all machines!
  • don't look at others work on macbooks
  • stay on task-remember: it's a privilege to use these Macs
  • work on your iWeb

Daily Journal (remember to use complete sentences; add this answer to your other journals; date the answer)
  1. Describe the tech devices you own, including any cell phones, game boxes, computers, etc. (note: all daily journals will be due next week).
Classwork
    • work on your iWeb
    • your iWeb needs this as of today:
      • Welcome page: your name plus a photo plus a welcome message (be appropriate)
      • About Me page: write/tell us about you! think of interests, hobbies, passions, subjects, music, food; make sure words and pictures are appropriate
      • both pages above due Thursday (with content)
      • all template text (fake text) must be deleted and replaced with your own text
      • run spellcheck!

If you finish early, assign yourself with:
  • adding a new page for one of your subjects (math, science, etc.)
    • include information learned in class
    • describe the skills learned in class
    • describe any neat projects you completed
    • include appropriate graphics related to the subject