Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Let's Celebrate the Coding & Computer Science Week!

Go to

Period 2 http://studio.code.org/sections/PYVARN 

 Click on your Name

Enter your secret codes given by the Instructor

Tuesday, November 24, 2015


https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=a61cdf6fbb584d8c863515d24ab0745c&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.  
Word of the Day: Graphics



Watch: Instant Alpha
Question of the Day: Make a list of 5 Netiquette rules that you use or should use on the Internet. Make up a catchy title or slogan for your rules (Slogan Generator). Decide on a theme to use for your project.
    Comic Life Export
  1. Create an info graphic / poster using Comic Life.
  2. Include the following.
  3. A title / tag line. (10 Points) Examples: "Mr. Viereck's Netiquette Rules! Good for Life!" "Mr. Viereck's Netiquette Rules makes me crazy." "We're serious about Mr. Viereck's Netiquette Rules."
  4. Your name. (5 Points)
  5. Avatar. (5 Points)
  6. At least 5 Netiquette rules are included. (10 Points)
  7. Cover topic in-depth with details and examples. Subject knowledge is excellent. Write a fact about each rule or tip. (20 Points)
  8. Use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.  (10 Points)
  9. Makes excellent use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance the presentation. (10 points)
  10. Include at least 2 Images. (10 Points)
  11. Include source information for all graphics, facts and quotes. All documented in desired format. (10 Points)
  12. Publish your project. (5 Points)
  13. Turn in your link, directions will follow. (5 Points)
  14. Evaluation Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric. 

Friday, November 13, 2015

Netiquette

https://classflow.com/activfoundation/resource/downloadResourceFile?resourceId=a61cdf6fbb584d8c863515d24ab0745c&resourceFileType=CONVERTEDDo Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.  
Word of the Day: Netiquette


Watch the video: Netiquette  on the Big Screen. Take the Netiquette Pop Quiz quiz in Engrade.   

Netiquette Magazine 

Question of the Day:  Choose one and write at least one well developed paragraph.
  1. One of your friends likes to talk and text when you are hanging out. How can you politely tell your friends that this is not OK? Or is it OK?  Explain your answer.
  2. My best friend is always texting me is it OK to tell her it is annoying? How would you handle this situation?

Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.

Friday, October 2, 2015

Digital Footprint

1. What is your footprint?

A. Visit this introduction to a Digital Footprint from TeacherTube and then the Common Sense Media video  about the impact of Digital Footprints.

B. Read the following 11 tips for students to manage their own footprint. 

C. Click this link to participate in a Digital Footprint Survey  and
it will open in a new window which you can close and return here. 

Click here for the survey results. 

D. Next download this Digital Footprint Document.

Question of the Day:  Now that you have learned about some Top Tips, think about the tips that impact your own activity online.  Create a list of 3 safety tips on your Blog that stuck in your mind the best tips. Make your own Title.

Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Welcome to the "Cloud" world

1. Go to Engrade.com
Join with your code (given by Mr. Arroyo)
Select Student
Enter your class code
Click on you class
Select More, then Quizzes
Take the Pretest Quiz on Engrade.

2. Go to CIT and Desktop Publishing 
Click on your class
Go to log in 
Select your name
Enter your Lunch/ID number for password

Click New Post
Type introduction
  • Write two facts about your life 
  • What is your goal for this class and the future
  • Add a title
Publish to classmates 


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