TF Digital Tech Literacy

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

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Google Applications Introduction Day Fall 2014

Good Morning Everyone,

Today you will begin by viewing the following video:

Taylor Mali Video:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzY9jTFcLEUWRWh5a0xqaWFSNlk/edit?pli=1

After
we discuss the video briefly you will open your Weebly.com website and
post a Journal Entry about what you thought Taylor Mali's main point
was. What did his performance say to you?

Second, we will be learning how to use our new Google Drive to Create, Save, Store and Collaborate on documents and projects.

When instructed, please copy the following items into a newly created Google Document:

Name:

Advisory:

Computer Science Period:

City Corner Near Your Home:

Favorite Food:

Favorite Animal:

Favorite Class:

Favorite Color:

One Thing People Should Know About You:

We will be working in groups to collaborate on this document and you will share it with everyone in your row.

Tomorrow you will be writing a one-page Autobiography of yourself and by
the end of the week you will be creating a basic Google Presentation
and giving it in front of the class!

Good Luck!

-Mr. S

Friday, September 12, 2014

Weebly Website Setup Fall 2014

Creating Weebly Websites

Today we will focus on designing and publishing our
personal-professional student web pages. Please bear in mind that we
will be using Google Images, and other Google products to help post
websites and other information. Your design of your home page is your
own, but you will have specific requirements. When you are satisfied
with your design, you must PUBLISH your site and email a link to your
site. I will show you how to submit your information. WE WILL ADD EACH
ITEM TOGETHER!!

Choose your design first!!

Please make sure you have the following items on your HOME PAGE:

    1. 2-3 Paragraphs Introducing Yourself - Who are you and what interests do you have.

    2. At least one picture that you like that does not violate school policy.

    3. A list of 3-4 websites that you would like others to visit.

    4. A section for current projects for grading/saving for use during class

    5. A "CONTACT FORM" for me to return thoughts or ideas on what is posted.

When You Have Completed The Steps
Above You Must Copy The Website Address (Blue Web Address) Into An Email
To Me At hscribnercaa@gmail.com. Please Include Your Name In The
Subject Line.

First Journal Entry: Please post a Journal Entry describing your "Path To Crossroads"! What school you came from, what your interests are, and where you want to go from here (high school, college, career?)

Enjoy this easy day!!

Mr. S

Thursday, September 11, 2014

9/11 Rememberance and Day of Service

Today we will be reflecting and writing about our shared experience with 9/11. Please read the following article and email your
instructor (hscribnercaa@gmail.com) a short response.

Step I:

Please examine the following slide show and read the captions. NY TIMES ARTICLE

Visit the following websites and read the section marked "Our Story".

About 9/11 Day Website

9/11 Memorial (dot) Org

We will watch this video in class together:

9-11 National Day of Service Video

Please email me a response to the items above by answering the following questions:

(COPY AND PASTE THESE QUESTIONS INTO THE BODY OF YOUR EMAIL PLEASE)

     1. Which slide (NY Times Article) do you like
the most and why?

     2. What were you told happened on September 11th, 2001?

     3. How do you feel people should remember what happened that day?

     4. What "Good Deed" or Service could you perform today in your neighborhood?

Spend some time really thinking about what happened on
9/11 and how we as a country can help others as a way to remember the
fallen. Include 2-3 Sentences in your email about your thoughts. Also think about ways we might be able to protect ourselves in the future. You Are The Leaders Of Tomorrow! What kind of world will you shape in your communities, city, and around the world?

When you have sent the email, you may finish any of the work from yesterday or work on APlus. You may also work on any items from other classes that you might have.

- Mr. S

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Overall Academic Class Standards

SELF-ASSESSMENTS

Student Self-Assessments refer to training students to evaluate themselves, and their work, for the purpose of improving outcomes. To become capable evaluators of their work, students must have:

- a clear target (goal)

- the opportunity to help create definitions of the quality of work.

- the opportunity to correct, or self-adjust, their work before turning it in.

Students are also prompted to reflect and evaluate strengths, weaknesses, and areas of improvement. These skills will allow for planning, improvement, goal-setting, and reflection. Emphasis will be placed on integration of previous learning across the school curriculum.

ISTE 2. Communication and Collaboration

Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others:

a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media

b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats

3. Research and Information Fluency

Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information:

a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry

b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media

General Computer-Based / Project Based Classroom Standards Met:

PA Common Core 8.5.6-8G: Integrate visual information (e.G. charts, graphs, maps, video, etc.) with other information in print or digital format.

ISTE 3.3A: Students plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information, and other resources, for intellectual and other pursuits.

ISTE 3.3D: Students build knowledge by actively exploring real world issues and problems, developing ideas, and pursuing answers and solutions.

CSTA Collaboration 1: Apply productivity/multimedia tools, and peripherals, to a group collaboration and support learning throughout the curriculum.

CSTA CPP1: Use advanced tools to create digital artifacts.

PA CEW Standards Met

PA 13.1.8A Career Awareness and Preparation

Relate careers to individual interest, abilities, and aptitudes.

PA 13.1.8G Create an individualized career plan including, but not limited to Assessments, Career Goals, individual interests and abilities, and Training/Education requirements.