Mr. Medinilla's Computer Course: May 2011

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Tuesday 5/31/11

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.
Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:

3.a.5. Use paint and draw tools to select and manipulate objects/graphics

ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1 and 4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog
4. Finish Word 23, 24, 25
5. Start 26

Extra credit: -

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
3. Finish web08 and Web09, Add bar codes to Web01
4. Start web 10
5. Go to http://www.reasonablyclever.com/blockhead/flash/blockhead.swf
And create a Lego head of your self. Do a screen capture and place it on web03

Extra credit:- go to http://www.myavatareditor.com/ and create your own avatar and post it on web03.

Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection/ journal (use Jane Schaffer)

Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Journal #59

Some schools have gone away from the traditional grading system. (A,B,C, D, F)
They give a pass or no pass grade instead. What do you think about that? Should we go to this system? Can you come up with a better system?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word pedantry or pedant, in your essay.

Friday, May 27, 2011

Friday 5/27/11

Introduction to Computers

Agenda:

Journal #58

Write a short story about Mr.Medinilla's weekend. Where is he? what did he do?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word mystery, in your essay.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Thursday 5/26/11

Introduction to Computers

Agenda:

Journal #57

Do you care what other people think? If yes, why?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word Self-consciousness, in your essay.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Tue 5/23/11

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.
Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:

3.a.2. Use standard formatting toolbars
3.a.5. Use paint and draw tools to select and manipulate objects/graphics

ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1 and 4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog
4. Finish Word 23, 24
5. Start 25

Extra credit: -

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
4. using ACEhtml re-do web06 &07 Due Today
5. Finish web08 and Web09, Add bar codes to Web01
6. Start web10
7. Go to http://www.reasonablyclever.com/blockhead/flash/blockhead.swf
And create a Lego head of your self. Do a screen capture and place it on web03.

Extra credit:- go to http://www.myavatareditor.com/ and create your own avatar and post it on web03.

Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection/ journal (use Jane Schaffer)

Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Journal #56

If you could go into the future and bring one thing back what would it be? Could this information/item change the future? How would you ensure that future would not be compromised?.
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format).
Use the word foresight, in your essay.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Monday 5/23/11

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.
Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:

3.a.2. Use standard formatting toolbars
3.a.5. Use paint and draw tools to select and manipulate objects/graphics

ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1 and 4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog
4. Finish Word 21, 22 Due Today
5. Start 23

Extra credit: - Print out the birthday card and wagon

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
4. using ACEhtml re-do web06 &07 Due Today
5. Finish web08
6. Start web09
7. Do bar-code assignment below

1. Read this article.

2. Goto http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ and create your own code.

3. Copy code and put it on your blog or web01.
sample:
img src="http://qrcode.kaywa.com/img.php?s=8&d=Mr.%20Medinilla" alt="qrcode" /

qrcode

4. Now goto http://www.barcodeart.com/art/yourself/yourself.html and make another barcode. (don't forget to download, you can make changes in photoshop)

5. Click Here to make a bar-code like this. Use code 128-b.
Then just drag image to desktop.

Extra credit:-

Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection/ journal (use Jane Schaffer)

Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Journal #55

Have you heard of the Rapture 2011? Did you do anything different this weekend based on the end of the earth? What are your thoughts about the future of mankind?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word Apocalypse, in your essay.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Friday 5/20

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.
Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:

3.a.2. Use standard formatting toolbars
3.a.5. Use paint and draw tools to select and manipulate objects/graphics

ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1 and 4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog
4. Finish Word 21, 22 Due Monday
5. Start 23

Extra credit: - Print out the birthday card and wagon

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
4. using ACEhtml re-do web06 &07 Due Monday
5. Finish web08
6. Start web09

Extra credit:-

Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection/ journal (use Jane Schaffer)

Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Journal #54

Have you heard of the Tdap Vaccine? Are you aware that you need it for the next school year? How familiar are you with your medical records? Do you know your blood type? do you have any allergies?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word immune, in your essay.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Thursday 5/19/11

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks
3.a.2. Use standard formatting toolbars
3.a.5. Use paint and draw tools to select and manipulate objects/graphics

ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1 and 4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog
4. Finish Word 21, 22
5. Start 23

Extra credit: - Print out the birthday card and wagon

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
4. using ACEhtml re-do web06 &07
5. Finish web08
6. Start web09

Extra credit:-

Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection/ journal (use Jane Schaffer)

Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Journal #53

What are your thoughts about testing? Is there any value in testing? What is a better way to measure your knowledge?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word Value, in your essay.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Monday 5/16/11

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks
3.a.2. Use standard formatting toolbars
3.a.5. Use paint and draw tools to select and manipulate objects/graphics

ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1 and 4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog
4. Finish Word19,20
5. Start 21, 22

Extra credit: - Print out the birthday card

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
4. using ACEhtml re-do web06 &07
5. Start web08

Extra credit:-

Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection/ journal (use Jane Schaffer)

Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Journal #52

Read t his Article
Had you heard of Planking before today? Why do you think people do it? Do you think it should be outlawed?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word stunt, in your essay.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

5/12

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks
3.a.2. Use standard formatting toolbars
3.a.5. Use paint and draw tools to select and manipulate
objects/graphics

ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1 and 4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog
4. Finish Word15-18 Due Today
5. Start 19,20

Extra credit: - Print out the birthday card

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
3. C O L O R Basics - email me work
4. using ACEhtml re-do web06 &07
5. Start web08

Extra credit:- Blogger

Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection/ journal (use Jane Schaffer)

Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Journal #51

Read this Article
Do you know someone that has had this happen to them? Have you ever met someone creepy online?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word scrutiny, in your essay.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Wed. 5/11

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks
3.a.2. Use standard formatting toolbars
3.a.5. Use paint and draw tools to select and manipulate
objects/graphics

ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1 and 4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog
4. Finish Word15-18 Due Today
5. Start 19,20

Extra credit: None

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
3. C O L O R Basics - email me work
4. Finish copyright work - email me work
5. web03-07, color basic, copy right, and wiki Due Today
5. Start web08

Extra credit: None
Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection/ journal (use Jane Schaffer)

Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Journal #50

If your tears could speak to you, what would they say?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word emotion, in your essay.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Tue 5/10

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks
3.a.2. Use standard formatting toolbars
3.a.5. Use paint and draw tools to select and manipulate
objects/graphics

ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1 and 4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog
4. Finish Word15-18 Due Wednesday
5. Start 19,20

Extra credit: None

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
3. C O L O R Basics - email me work
4. Finish copyright work - email me work
5. web03-07, color basic, copy right, and wiki Due Wednesday
5. Start web08

Extra credit: None
Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection/ journal (use Jane Schaffer)

Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Journal #49

How have you changed recently? Why not? What would you like to change?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word evolve, in your essay.

Thursday, May 05, 2011

Friday - 5/6

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks
3.a.2. Use standard formatting toolbars
3.a.5. Use paint and draw tools to select and manipulate
objects/graphics

ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1 and 4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog
4. Finish Word15,16
5. Start 17,18

Extra credit: None

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
3. Finishweb06 and web07
4. Review tables
5. finish copyright work
6. take this quiz, when done take a screen shot of results. Now place that image at the bottom of web05

Extra credit: None
Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection/ journal (use Jane Schaffer)

Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Journal #48
If you only could eat one thing the rest of your life what would it be and why?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word monotonousness, in your essay.

Cinco De Mayo

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks
3.a.2. Use standard formatting toolbars
3.a.5. Use paint and draw tools to select and manipulate
objects/graphics

ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1 and 4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog
4. Word11-12 will be graded today
5. Finish Word13, 14, 15
6. Start 16, 17

Extra credit: None

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
3. Start on web06 and web07
4. Review anchor links.
5. finish copyright work

Extra credit: None
Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection/ journal (use Jane Schaffer)

Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Journal #47

Read this article. Now tell me what you learned about it? Why do you think we celebrate it in the us? What other day do you think we should celebrate?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word celebration, in your essay.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011

wed 5/4

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks
3.a.2. Use standard formatting toolbars
3.a.5. Use paint and draw tools to select and manipulate
objects/graphics

ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1 and 4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog
4. FinishWord11-12
5. Finish Word13, 14
6. Start 15

Extra credit: None

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
3. Start on web06 and web07
4. Review anchor links.
5. finish copyright work

Extra credit: None
Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection/ journal (use Jane Schaffer)

Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Journal #46

If you could do two things over during your lifetime, what would they be? Why? How would your life be different?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word destiny, in your essay.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Tue. 5/3

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks
3.a.2. Use standard formatting toolbars
3.a.5. Use paint and draw tools to select and manipulate
objects/graphics

ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Journal #45

What would you like to learn more about? Why?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word Curiosity, in your essay.

Monday, May 02, 2011

Monday 5/2

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks

ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Journal #44

The big news today is the death of Osama Bin Laden? What are your thoughts and feelings about this?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word PURSUE, in your essay.