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Monday, June 6, 2016
Monday, September 7, 2015
Internet Dangers
The purpose of this post is to advise other students about a specific internet danger that you have researched and are familiar with. For full credit include the types of information shown in the example below. You could even copy and paste the example, then replace my info with your own. Read the other comments and make your's original. Credit will NOT be given for duplicate answers. Prepare to discuss which comments you find the most interesting.
Prevention: Do NOT respond to "spam" unsolicited E-mail that promises them some benefit but requests identifying data, without realizing that in many cases, the requester has no intention of keeping his promise.
Source: Dept of Justice Website. URL is:http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html#What%20Are%20The%20Most%20Common%20Ways%20To%20Commit%20Identity
Student: Write your Block #, first name and last initial only.
EXAMPLE
Danger: Criminals use computer technology to obtain large amounts of personal data such as passwords or even banking information.Prevention: Do NOT respond to "spam" unsolicited E-mail that promises them some benefit but requests identifying data, without realizing that in many cases, the requester has no intention of keeping his promise.
Source: Dept of Justice Website. URL is:http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html#What%20Are%20The%20Most%20Common%20Ways%20To%20Commit%20Identity
Student: Write your Block #, first name and last initial only.
Show Us Your Blog
Read this entire post before beginning!
The purpose of this post is to provide a way for all of us to share our blogs. Feel free to show off a little. The minimum expectations are below. I expect some of you to really take this project to the next level. Work on this after you are caught up on your Task and Projects for the day.
Comment to this Post and include:
Name: First name and last initial
Blog Title: The title or topic of their Blog
Blog URL: the URL or web address of your Blog (make it a hyperlink if you can)
BLOG PROJECT RUBRICOn your Blog you will be graded as follows:
Comment to this Post and include:
Name: First name and last initial
Blog Title: The title or topic of their Blog
Blog URL: the URL or web address of your Blog (make it a hyperlink if you can)
BLOG PROJECT RUBRICOn your Blog you will be graded as follows:
- Add name, title, and url in a comment on this Blog Post. (see above) You want people to leave comments on your Blog, so make the title and topic interesting. All content must be school appropriate. (10)
- formatting and style. Make it easily readable and add some interesting images, gadgets, color, unique formatting, and general pizzazz to match your skill level (20)
- professionalism. Keep a clean appearance. Use appropriate language and topics. Moderate your comments for prevent garbage from appearing on your Blog. Check your spelling and grammar. (20)
- create at least 3 Posts. Each should be different and interesting, but still relate to the general Blog Topic. (30)
- accept at least 10 comments. Only accept clean and appropriate comments. You may want to encourage others to visit your blog. It helps to have an interesting title and Posts. (20)
Example:
Name: Mr. Turton
BLOG Topic: Old Computer Applications
URL: http://turtoncompapps.blogspot.com/
PART 2 - the follow up -
After a while visit this site again check the comments with links, and go to someone else's Blog. Go to the Favorite Blog Post of my Blog (not created yet) and comment to tell us which one is your favorite Blog. The link will be here after a few people comment and we have some Blogs to evaluate and vote on.
What is a BLOG?
The purpose of this post is to collect a general idea of what a Blog is. There are several ways to define a Blog.
Your Tasks
- Search the internet and find what you think is a good definition.
- Leave a comment here that summarizes the definition in your own words.
- Include the url of the site where you got your info.
- Add the url of a Blog you find interesting.
- Add a few sentences about why you chose this Blog. (take some time to search)
- Write your first name and last initial only.
Your reply comment to this post will earn you a 10 point quiz grade. Below is an example comment to show you the format and minimum level of detail for full credit.
Definition: A shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies
my definition: An online journal where you can read, write or share thoughts.
Source: wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
Blog:
http://tiffabee.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/kids-and-dieting-its-not-just-the-medias-fault/
I chose this blog because it is interesting to see that not only are 4th grade girls influenced to lose weight because of the media, but also because of their peers.
Jasmine B.
my definition: An online journal where you can read, write or share thoughts.
Source: wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
Blog:
http://tiffabee.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/kids-and-dieting-its-not-just-the-medias-fault/
I chose this blog because it is interesting to see that not only are 4th grade girls influenced to lose weight because of the media, but also because of their peers.
Jasmine B.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Blog-a-Difference Project
Blog Visitors – scroll to bottom comments and copy the URL of an interesting looking Blog Topic. Paste into a new tab in your browser. Check it out and please comment!
Students in my class - Read this entire post before beginning!
BLOG-A-DIFFERENCE PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS
The purpose of this project is to encourage you to think more deeply about the world in which you live. The more you seek to understand the roots or history of the many wonderful and many troubling situations around us, the more you will appreciate the amazing diversity of the human spirit. The next step is for you to inspire curiosity and help others become more enlightened about our world. Remember that controversial issues often have evolved over generations and are engrained in cultures. Check these links www.procon.org OR Opposing Viewpoints for frequently debated and hot topics and great information sources. Embed an audio/video clip from (http://www.schooltube.org/, http://www.npr.org/, http://www.pbs.org/, http://www.cnn.com/, ...). This post (in fact, the project) provides a way for all of us to share our blogs. Feel free to show off a little. The minimum expectations are below. I expect you to really take this project to the next level.
Comment to this Post and include:
Name: First name and last initial
Blog Title: The title or topic of the blog
Blog URL: the URL or web address of your Blog (hyperlink if you can)
Example:
Name: Mr. Turton
BLOG Topic: Leadership Course Blog
URL: http://2011-acs-leadership.blogspot.com/
BLOG-A-DIFFERENCE PROJECT RUBRIC
On your Blog you will be graded as follows:
1. Comment below - Add name, title, and url in a comment on this Blog Post (see above). You want people to leave comments on your Blog, so make the title and topic interesting. (x/10)
2. Formatting and style - Make it easily readable and add some interesting images, gadgets, color, unique formatting, audio, video, and general pizzazz to match your skill level (x/20)
3. Professionalism - Keep a clean appearance. Use appropriate language and topics. All content must be school appropriate. Check your spelling and grammar. (x/10)
4. Reference your sources - Cite the sources of your information using http://www.easybib.com/ or use APA citation format. Each post needs its own citations unless it is 100% original words. (x/10)
5. Create at least 3 Posts - Each should be different and interesting, but still relate to the general Blog Topic. Each post needs to include some of your original thoughts and ideas. (x/30)
6. Comment Moderation - Accept at least 10 comments. Moderate your comments to prevent garbage from appearing on your Blog. Only accept clean and appropriate comments. {under settings, enable moderation always}. Encourage others to visit your blog. It helps to have an interesting titles for your Posts. (x/10)
7. Self-Evaluation - Copy this rubric and paste it into a Word document. (x10)
Project Total = XX/100 (please do the math)
Students in my class - Read this entire post before beginning!
BLOG-A-DIFFERENCE PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS
The purpose of this project is to encourage you to think more deeply about the world in which you live. The more you seek to understand the roots or history of the many wonderful and many troubling situations around us, the more you will appreciate the amazing diversity of the human spirit. The next step is for you to inspire curiosity and help others become more enlightened about our world. Remember that controversial issues often have evolved over generations and are engrained in cultures. Check these links www.procon.org OR Opposing Viewpoints for frequently debated and hot topics and great information sources. Embed an audio/video clip from (http://www.schooltube.org/, http://www.npr.org/, http://www.pbs.org/, http://www.cnn.com/, ...). This post (in fact, the project) provides a way for all of us to share our blogs. Feel free to show off a little. The minimum expectations are below. I expect you to really take this project to the next level.
Comment to this Post and include:
Name: First name and last initial
Blog Title: The title or topic of the blog
Blog URL: the URL or web address of your Blog (hyperlink if you can)
Example:
Name: Mr. Turton
BLOG Topic: Leadership Course Blog
URL: http://2011-acs-leadership.blogspot.com/
BLOG-A-DIFFERENCE PROJECT RUBRIC
On your Blog you will be graded as follows:
1. Comment below - Add name, title, and url in a comment on this Blog Post (see above). You want people to leave comments on your Blog, so make the title and topic interesting. (x/10)
2. Formatting and style - Make it easily readable and add some interesting images, gadgets, color, unique formatting, audio, video, and general pizzazz to match your skill level (x/20)
3. Professionalism - Keep a clean appearance. Use appropriate language and topics. All content must be school appropriate. Check your spelling and grammar. (x/10)
4. Reference your sources - Cite the sources of your information using http://www.easybib.com/ or use APA citation format. Each post needs its own citations unless it is 100% original words. (x/10)
5. Create at least 3 Posts - Each should be different and interesting, but still relate to the general Blog Topic. Each post needs to include some of your original thoughts and ideas. (x/30)
6. Comment Moderation - Accept at least 10 comments. Moderate your comments to prevent garbage from appearing on your Blog. Only accept clean and appropriate comments. {under settings, enable moderation always}. Encourage others to visit your blog. It helps to have an interesting titles for your Posts. (x/10)
7. Self-Evaluation - Copy this rubric and paste it into a Word document. (x10)
Project Total = XX/100 (please do the math)
Quiz 2 - Self Interest Video - Kahn Academy
The internet is filled with ways to learn about anything you are interested in.
This quiz is intended to show you one of the many useful sites that has tutorials for helping you learn on your own. Kahn Academy is very reputable and is being used by millions of people around the world to learn a huge variety of topics.
Directions:
Leave a comment with the following:
Hint: This quiz might take you more time than you have in a class. Therefore, I recommend making a Google Doc for yourself the build your Comment as you go. Then you can leave a complete comment that meets the criteria above.
This quiz is intended to show you one of the many useful sites that has tutorials for helping you learn on your own. Kahn Academy is very reputable and is being used by millions of people around the world to learn a huge variety of topics.
Directions:
- Log in at: www.khanacademy.org.
- Follow the prompts and create an account.
- Type a topic of interest in the search box.
- Watch a video.
Leave a comment with the following:
- Your Block #, first name, last name [xx/10]
- First search word (example: business) [xx/10]
- Name of your first video topic (example: the business cycle) [xx/10]
- Link to the 1st video (example: https://www.khanacademy.org/economics-finance-domain/macroeconomics/aggregate-supply-demand-topic/business-cycle-tutorial/v/the-business-cycle) [xx/10]
- Something interesting you learned, perhaps a surprise (example: The element of human emotion is critical to the business cycle. GDP (gross domestic product) and time, along with the "givens" of population growth and productivity improvement are pretty easy to understand. The human emotion piece is driven by some very complicated ideas. [xx/10]
- Name of 2nd video you choose to watch (may or may not be related to the first)
- Reason you chose video #2. [xx/10]
- Link to the 2nd video you choose to watch. [xx/10]
- Something interesting from the 2nd video. [xx/10]
- Self-evaluate. Replace the xx's [xx/10]
- Your total score = XX/100
Hint: This quiz might take you more time than you have in a class. Therefore, I recommend making a Google Doc for yourself the build your Comment as you go. Then you can leave a complete comment that meets the criteria above.
Quiz 1 - 21st Century Survival Skills
Survival Skills
1 - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
2 - Collaboration Across Networks & Leading by Influence
3 - Agility & Adaptability
4 - Initiative & Entrepreneurialism
5 - Effective Oral & Written Communication
6 - Accessing & Analyzing Information
7 - Curiosity & Imagination
Your Quiz
Leave a Comment that answers the questions below. Point values are in parenthesis. (Hint: You may want to create a Google Doc or Word Doc to compile your thoughts and analyze your information before leaving your comment. I suggest copying the requirements below into another doc to ensure you meet all the requirements.
Your Comment Must Include:
First Name, Last Initial (x/5)
A. Which Skill (# and name) are you going to discuss? (x/5)
B. Write a quote (Google it and find something thought provoking) that relates to the skill. (xx/10)
C. Explain something in this class that you might do to promote the development of the skill. (xx/25)
D. Identify a project or assignment in any other class you have taken or are taking that has directly or indirectly promoted one of the 7 Survival Skills. Give specific examples of why you feel this way. (xx/20)
Answers are original, have some depth, and relate to your life. (xx/20)
Comment is in a neat and organized format. Use the letters above. (xx/10)
Self-Evaluate your performance on this Quiz (x/5)
Total Quiz Score = XX/100 (you do the math :0)
1 - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
2 - Collaboration Across Networks & Leading by Influence
3 - Agility & Adaptability
4 - Initiative & Entrepreneurialism
5 - Effective Oral & Written Communication
6 - Accessing & Analyzing Information
7 - Curiosity & Imagination
Your Quiz
Leave a Comment that answers the questions below. Point values are in parenthesis. (Hint: You may want to create a Google Doc or Word Doc to compile your thoughts and analyze your information before leaving your comment. I suggest copying the requirements below into another doc to ensure you meet all the requirements.
Your Comment Must Include:
First Name, Last Initial (x/5)
A. Which Skill (# and name) are you going to discuss? (x/5)
B. Write a quote (Google it and find something thought provoking) that relates to the skill. (xx/10)
C. Explain something in this class that you might do to promote the development of the skill. (xx/25)
D. Identify a project or assignment in any other class you have taken or are taking that has directly or indirectly promoted one of the 7 Survival Skills. Give specific examples of why you feel this way. (xx/20)
Answers are original, have some depth, and relate to your life. (xx/20)
Comment is in a neat and organized format. Use the letters above. (xx/10)
Self-Evaluate your performance on this Quiz (x/5)
Total Quiz Score = XX/100 (you do the math :0)
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