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Please take the survey below before logging on to iCivics.
Survey: The People v. Andrew Madison
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giovedì 26 agosto 2010
lunedì 7 giugno 2010
martedì 25 maggio 2010
sabato 22 maggio 2010
venerdì 21 maggio 2010
BELL ACTIVITY - FRIDAY, May 21
What activity from this week have you enjoyed the most? Explain the activity in detail and exlplain why you enjoyed it.
Have all your work ready to stamp.
CLASSWORK TODAY: Laptop tasks (See handout)
Have all your work ready to stamp.
CLASSWORK TODAY: Laptop tasks (See handout)
giovedì 20 maggio 2010
BELL ACTIVITY - THURSDAY, May 20
In what ways have you used technology this week? Explain. What devices have you used? (Examples: CD/DVD player, iPod, mp3 player, computer, palm pilot, cell phone, etc.)
*REMEMBER TO ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES!!!
*REMEMBER TO ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES!!!
martedì 18 maggio 2010
BELL ACTIVITY - WEDNESDAY, May 19
How do you like the idea of finding your warm-up question online instead of on the projector in class? What are the pros (advanatages) and cons (disadvantages)? Explain.
All the links you will use are listed below (open each link in a new tab so that you can refer back to this page):
CNN NEWS: http://newspulse.cnn.com/
Eyeplorer: http://eyeplorer.com/show/
Wordle: http://www.wordle.net/create (see example below)
SCREEN SHOT INSTRUCTIONS: On a Mac, hold the command key + shift + 3 for the entire screen. OR if you want to select a space to take the photo, hold the command key + shift + 4. You will see crosshairs that you can click and drag but once you let go of the click, it will take the screenshot so be sure you don't click until you're in the top left corner of the area you want to take a picture of. On a PC, there is a key, usually on the top row that says "Print Screen." Click on that and it will take a screen shot. It will automatically save this image on the desktop.
All the links you will use are listed below (open each link in a new tab so that you can refer back to this page):
CNN NEWS: http://newspulse.cnn.com/
Eyeplorer: http://eyeplorer.com/show/
Wordle: http://www.wordle.net/create (see example below)
SCREEN SHOT INSTRUCTIONS: On a Mac, hold the command key + shift + 3 for the entire screen. OR if you want to select a space to take the photo, hold the command key + shift + 4. You will see crosshairs that you can click and drag but once you let go of the click, it will take the screenshot so be sure you don't click until you're in the top left corner of the area you want to take a picture of. On a PC, there is a key, usually on the top row that says "Print Screen." Click on that and it will take a screen shot. It will automatically save this image on the desktop.
venerdì 7 maggio 2010
Student Survey: School of the Future
Once you click on the link and complete the survey, PLEASE quit Firefox by holding the command key (with the apple) and pressing the letter Q -- THANK YOU!!!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6C6YHSG
Once you click on the link and complete the survey, PLEASE quit Firefox by holding the command key (with the apple) and pressing the letter Q -- THANK YOU!!!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6C6YHSG
giovedì 22 aprile 2010
BP12_2010043_One-Minute_Message#2
MediaFire
File hosting, sharing, uploading, downloading tool - AWESOME!!!
The following video was edited with iMovie, but recorded with Screen Toaster, an excellent free online screen casting tool.
File hosting, sharing, uploading, downloading tool - AWESOME!!!
The following video was edited with iMovie, but recorded with Screen Toaster, an excellent free online screen casting tool.
mercoledì 21 aprile 2010
BP9_2010043_Web 2.0 Tool #3
Images: Screenshots from http://www.mediafire.com/
Figure 1
Figure 2
MediaFire is amazing! It has been in existence since 2006. There is a great YouTube video "tour" link on the site that explains its many useful features. One of the many distinguishing features of MediaFire is that you do not need an account to upload files (documents, photos, videos), however creating an account allows you the space to organize uploaded files into folders and share them. The program allows you to select multiple files at a time from your computer by simply boxing them. Also, you can select multiple files at a time to download from your MediaFire account. Although each individual file has a size limit of 200MB, there is no limit on the number of files you can upload, even with the basic account (free). The "bronze" account for $6.97 per month allows you to embed a dropbox into your website or blog. People can then upload files to your dropbox. The embedded dropbox might be worth the 23 cents per day. This is ideal for teachers who collect assignments electronically. Also, files or entire folders can be easily shared via Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, StumbleUpon, instant messenger, or e-mail. For each folder there is a unique URL that can be easily shared. MediaFire makes sharing even easier by allowing you to use your e-mail address books from Gmail, Hotmail, or Yahoo. Also, unlike Facebook, those with access to your shared photos can download the full-size photo. The only difference between the three "Pro" accounts of either "Bronze," "Silver," or "Gold" is the GB allowance for direct linking, which ranges from 100GB to 1000GB (Figure 2). The Pro accounts also have a feature that enable users to generate reports on the number of times a file has been downloaded and to which websites around the world.
I decided to add MediaFire to my "Box of Links" in my iGoogle PLE (Figure 1) so that I can access files at anytime from any computer in the world without having to remember the URL. I've decided to use this tool to store my best lesson plans, photos, videos, links, and other essential downloaded files that I currently have stored on my computer. It is a great way to back up files so I will definitely be using this incredible user-friendly online file storage tool for work, school, and play!
I was able to use MediaFire to e-mail (my friend in Poland) a link to 200 photos. She is gathering everyone photos from a festival that a group of us participated in last summer in Italy. I was trying to find a way to e-mail the photos to her. MediaFire is the perfect solution!
Figure 1
Figure 2
MediaFire is amazing! It has been in existence since 2006. There is a great YouTube video "tour" link on the site that explains its many useful features. One of the many distinguishing features of MediaFire is that you do not need an account to upload files (documents, photos, videos), however creating an account allows you the space to organize uploaded files into folders and share them. The program allows you to select multiple files at a time from your computer by simply boxing them. Also, you can select multiple files at a time to download from your MediaFire account. Although each individual file has a size limit of 200MB, there is no limit on the number of files you can upload, even with the basic account (free). The "bronze" account for $6.97 per month allows you to embed a dropbox into your website or blog. People can then upload files to your dropbox. The embedded dropbox might be worth the 23 cents per day. This is ideal for teachers who collect assignments electronically. Also, files or entire folders can be easily shared via Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, StumbleUpon, instant messenger, or e-mail. For each folder there is a unique URL that can be easily shared. MediaFire makes sharing even easier by allowing you to use your e-mail address books from Gmail, Hotmail, or Yahoo. Also, unlike Facebook, those with access to your shared photos can download the full-size photo. The only difference between the three "Pro" accounts of either "Bronze," "Silver," or "Gold" is the GB allowance for direct linking, which ranges from 100GB to 1000GB (Figure 2). The Pro accounts also have a feature that enable users to generate reports on the number of times a file has been downloaded and to which websites around the world.
I decided to add MediaFire to my "Box of Links" in my iGoogle PLE (Figure 1) so that I can access files at anytime from any computer in the world without having to remember the URL. I've decided to use this tool to store my best lesson plans, photos, videos, links, and other essential downloaded files that I currently have stored on my computer. It is a great way to back up files so I will definitely be using this incredible user-friendly online file storage tool for work, school, and play!
I was able to use MediaFire to e-mail (my friend in Poland) a link to 200 photos. She is gathering everyone photos from a festival that a group of us participated in last summer in Italy. I was trying to find a way to e-mail the photos to her. MediaFire is the perfect solution!
domenica 18 aprile 2010
giovedì 15 aprile 2010
BP5_2010042_Web 2.0 Tool #2
The second Web 2.0 Tool that I absolutely adore is eyeplorer! I really can't get enough! I think I am developing a slight addiction. Go to the homepage http://eyeplorer.com/show/ and you'll see what I mean! My students are quite inquisitive (about who's dating who and who's going to fight who) but occasionally they ask questions about the people and places we're studying in history. This site allows the user to dig deep into a topic. It is not recommended for scholarly research but it's a great place to start. I can picture my students using this to find out about the Irish potato blight, immigration during the 1800s, abolition of slavery, women's rights, racism, the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln's assassination, and so many other topics that we are currently delving into. The format is great! There is a color wheel that categorizes topics that relate to the main topic in the center. The main topic can be dragged in from the outside or it can be typed into the text box. Suggestions appear, which is quite helpful in case a student is not sure how to spell something correctly. Also, by hovering the mouse over the words surrounding the main topic a small box of additional information pops up. If you prefer to see everything listed by category with all the facts you simply click on "all facts" (small orange button to the left under the images) and it will change to a different, more detailed view. I encourage you all to check it out. It can take anywhere from 30 seconds to 30 minutes depending on how curious you are at the moment about any given topic. You can click on each image below to see it full screen. This is fantastic!
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