2/5 - Writing Prompt

Plan Do Review is a skill that is used to help you improve any area in your life that needs improvement. You will often share your plan do reviews with the class. Think of a recent event that didn't go as well as you would have liked. Discuss what went well and what went wrong. Discuss how you will handle the situation differently from this point forward. Remember that you are sharing this with the class on the World Wide Web.

5-7 sentences

15-20 minutes

2/4/09 - Writing Prompt

Use the google search engine to find a quote on attitude. Copy and paste the quote to your reply and do the following:
1. Explain why you selected the quote.
2. Tell what the quote means to you.
3. Discuss how you can use this information in your daily living.
5-7 sentences
10 minutes
20 points

2/2 - Classroom Assignment

1. Complete Exercise 1&2 lessons.
2. Be sure to complete the On Your Own Portion and put your vocabulary words in sentences. D
Don't forget to find google images to illustrate your work.
3. You may also use this time to catch up on previous assignments.

2/2/09 Writing Prompt

You made history at Dream Academy on Friday when you selected your school mascot. How did the experience feel. How would you like to see the mascot displayed? Why did you chose the picture you selected? Are you proud of the Toros? Why or why not?

5-7 sentences

15 minutes

1/30/09 - Classroom Assignment

1. Complete the Student Attendance Record Form. Put your blogger password and email address at the bottom of the form. I will keep it in case you forget your password.

2. Complete Exercise 1 instructions from below.

3. On Your Own - Write a script to use when you call businesses to ask them about their technology. Be sure to include an introduction with your name, school, class, etc.

4. Create a blog for collecting ideas and information for your multimediography.

1/30 Writing Prompt

What if you could create a webpage for Dream Academy? If you could what would it look like? What type of information would you put on it? Who do you think would visit your webpage? How would this webpage benefit the school?

5 -7 sentences

15 minutes

20 points

1/29/09 - Writing Prompt

Schools have blocked several Internet sites. Discuss the pros and cons to this practice.
2 paragraphs
Due in 15 minutes

1/28/09 Classroom Assignment

1. Lesson 1 Exercise 1 - Put each vocabulary word in a sentence. Find a picture on the Internet to illustrate your key term. Use Microsoft Word 2007. Be sure to type your first and last name, Computer Technology, Block 1, Date in the upper left hand corner. "Lesson1 Exercise 1 Sentences" as header in the center below the date.

15 pt - illustration15 pt - sentence2p - formatting2p - grammar14 total points

2. Complete exercise 1. Be sure to do the On Your Own also on page 9.

Writing Prompt 1/28/09

Discuss 3 ways that you or someone you know could use blogs to communicate with others. Tell how the blogs can enhance communication.

3-5 sentences

10 minutes

1/27/09 Classroom Assignment

1. After signing in to your Google account, be sure to select the link on the left handside of the page that reads "Follow this link." This will enable you to follow the assignments as I post them.

2. Create a google docs account so that you can save your work on the world wide web.

1/26/09 Classroom Assignment Blocks 1 & 4

1. Use a Microsoft Word Document to answer the following questions: 1) What do you already know about Computers? 2) What do you expect to learn or do in the class? 3) What would you like to learn or do in the computer class?

The upper lefthand corner of your assignment should have the following:
Your First & Last Name - Computer Class Expectations
Computer Technology
Block __
Date

Also, if you have an email address, type your email address on the document. Let me know if you do not have an email address. You will need to get a flash drive. Let me know how soon you can purchase one. If you are financially unable to purchase a flash drive, let me know that as well. They generally cost around $10.

Your work should be in Times New Roman 12pt font


2. Create a hall pass for yourself. Your hall pass should include the following: 1) Your First and Last Name 2) Ms. Gavin 3) Date 4) Time 5) Bathroom Office Other ___________ 6) a picture of your choice from google images(Your picture must be approved by me). 7) and the following words in all capital letters: THIS PASS IS INVALID WITHOUT A SIGNATURE!

I must see your work before you print.

3. Create a blog account. Go to google.com and click the "sign in" link located at the upper right hand side of the page. complete the forms to create your account.

If you do not have an email address, you will need to create one. You can create a gmail address from the google page.

Your display name must be your first and last name.