Introduction

Digital Literacy Class: We are going to learn about so many incredible ways to be creative, collaborative, and to communicate. We will focus on computer skills and applications. Some topics you already know about, and you will know better, and other topics and applications will be new to you! Either way, we will work together to find the ones you are able to use best. This class consists of Project-Based-Learning. You will be given plenty of time to learn the skills and applications that you will use for a lifetime. I hope you enjoy the material we will cover. - Mr. S

Monday, March 28, 2016

Tackk.Com Introduction To Building Websites / Spring Break Tackk

Check out TACKK.COM.  I found this in a magazine on the flight home from
a weekend trip a couple years ago.  I thought this would be an interesting and fun way to
post information (Like Final Projects) for school.  You can
easily create single page websites for your work.  You could create a
single TACKK without logging in, or create a series of TACKK's.  Please
go to the website TACKK.COM to get started.  Make sure you add the TAG
(#varetech) to all of your sites so we can see them.




"Spring Break Tackk" Project



 MR SCRIBNER'S SAMPLE TACKK (SPRING BREAK)



Please go to Tackk.com and create a website.  Create
an account using your Gmail address and a password you can remember. 
You may use photos, youtube video links, and other items.  Please make
sure your website has the following items to receive credit for this
project today:



Here are the steps to create a new Tackk:


  1. Log Into Your Google Account

  2. Go to Tackk.com

  3. Sign In with your Google account (Click the Google Button)

  4. Press the GREEN PEN in the top, right corner to CREATE a New Tackk Page

  5. Choose "BLANK CANVAS"

  6. Begin by clicking the "+" on the Layout Section of the screen.

  7. Add a HEADLINE title for your New Tackk "Spring Break 2016"

  8. Click the "+" under your new headline.

  9. Add a Sub-Headline underneath your title "By (Your Name)" and another line that says "Vare STEM 321 Tackk Assignment"

  10. Click the "+" under your new headline.

  11. Add a Picture or Collage that illustrates what you are grateful for and what you did during Spring Break 2016.  Also add 4-5 sentences (TEXT) about your time off.

  12. Choose color, style, and a layout you like using the menu on the right.

  13. Add keywords and custom titles using the menu on the right.

  14. Once complete, click the "PUBLISH" Button.

  15. Email your Tackk.com Link to Mr. S for credit

  16. Review pages of your classmates and offer helpful advice.


Here is what your "Spring Break" Tackk should include:


  1. Website must be created using Tackk.com

  2. Website must include keywords #varetech and #springbreakvare

  3. Website must have at least one picture

  4. Website must have a Spring Break Theme

  5. Website must include at least 4-5 sentences about what you are grateful for in your life.  

  6. Finally, when you are done, please search the Tackkboard or Google Classroom for at
    least 5 other websites created by our class and post comments on them. 
    Be careful to be helpful not hurtful and let your classmates know that
    you appreciate their efforts!  



UPDATED ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS (30 MARCH 2016)





In addition to the items above, you must also include the following items on your new website:


  1. Add a video to your website.  You may copy/paste the link from Youtube or Vimeo, but it must be appropriate for school use.  DO NOT POST ANYTHING that might be offensive or inappropriate.

  2. Add a FORM for visitors to send you an email.  

  3. Add a MAP of the address of our school. 




Have Fun With This!!



- Mr. S

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