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Hello. Please familiarize yourself with the requirements of the Tech Literacy class.

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LAST MORE DAYS UNTIL FINALS - LAST MORE DAYS UNTIL FIMALS - LAST MORE DAYS UNTIL FINALS. This week we are focusing on FINISHING your CDRom Portfolio. Your FINAL will be to PRESENT!!! your CDRom Portfolio in Class on the Day of the Final. Below is the day for when your final will be in Tech Lit:

• Period 2: Friday, June 12 from 8:15am to 9:45am
• Period 3: Monday, June 15 from 8:15am to 9:45am
• Period 6: Tuesday, June 16 from 10:00am to 11:30am

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TWO MORE DAYS UNTIL FINALS - TWO MORE DAYS UNTIL FIMALS - TWO MORE DAYS UNTIL FINALS. This week we are focusing on FINISHING your CDRom Portfolio. Your FINAL will be to PRESENT!!! your CDRom Portfolio in Class on the Day of the Final. Below is the day for when your final will be in Tech Lit:

• Period 2: Friday, June 12 from 8:15am to 9:45am
• Period 3: Monday, June 15 from 8:15am to 9:45am
• Period 6: Tuesday, June 16 from 10:00am to 11:30am

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FOUR MORE DAYS UNTIL FINALS - FOUR MORE DAYS UNTIL FIMALS - FOUR MORE DAYS UNTTIL FINALS. This week we are focusing on FINISHING your CDRom Portfolio. Your FINAL will be to PRESENT your CDRom Portfolio in Class on the Day of the Final. Below is the day for when your final will be in Tech Lit:

• Period 2: Friday, June 12 from 8:15am to 9:45am
• Period 3: Monday, June 15 from 8:15am to 9:45am
• Period 6: Tuesday, June 16 from 10:00am to 11:30am

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USE YOUR CHECKOFF LIST AS A GUIDE TO WHAT YOU NEED TO WORK ON! Please work on competing all work that has been previously assigned. This is catch up time. You need to carefully go back and check to see what you have not completed. The CHECKOFF LIST is your most important tool for determining what you need to work on. Please DO NOT CHECK OFF ANYTHING ON THE LIST THAT YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED. It is REQUIRED THAT YOU PASS IN your checkoff list.
Tech Lit Check Off List for Spring Term 2009

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Please work on competing all work that has been previously assigned. This is catch up time. You need to carefully go back and check to see what you have not completed. The CHECKOFF LIST is your most important tool for determining what you need to work on. Please DO NOT CHECK OFF ANYTHING ON THE LIST THAT YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED. It is REQUIRED THAT YOU PASS IN your checkoff list.
Tech Lit Check Off List for Spring Term 2009

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Please read the article about Brave New Voices national poetry competition. We will be watching some of the episodes. Please use this article and videos get ideas and inspirations for your poetry writing.
About Brave New Voices
Brave New Voices - See the Episodes

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You should be finished writing two Haiku poems. ALSO, please pick out at least 3 other literary works that you have done for other classes and follow the directions below for putting them into your CDRom portfolio. Use MS Word to write your poems. Save them in your grade folder. You will need to include these two poems and at least 5 other writings in your CDRom.
Haiku poems instructions

When you have finished writing your poems, please follow the instructions below for including them on your CDRom.

Open Mediator
1. Create a Writings Page if you haven't already done so
2. Associate that page with the base page
3. Create link buttons for at least 5 of your writings including the Haiku poems that you just wrote. The recommended size for the buttons is 200 pixels wide by 100 pixels high.
4. Create Mediator pages for each of your writings and associate those pages with your base page.
5. Insert your 5 or more writings links onto your writings page.
6. Link the 5 link buttons each individual writings.
7. Save and test the links

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Please FINISH writing two Haiku poems. ALSO, please pick out at least 3 other literary works that you have done for other classes and follow the directions below for putting them into your CDRom portfolio. Use MS Word to write your poems. Save them in your grade folder. You will need to include these two poems and at least 5 other writings in your CDRom.
Haiku poems instructions

When you have finished writing your poems, please follow the instructions below for including them on your CDRom.

Open Mediator
1. Create a Writings Page if you haven't already done so
2. Associate that page with the base page
3. Create link buttons for at least 5 of your writings including the Haiku poems that you just wrote. The recommended size for the buttons is 200 pixels wide by 100 pixels high.
4. Create Mediator pages for each of your writings and associate those pages with your base page.
5. Insert your 5 or more writings links onto your writings page.
6. Link the 5 link buttons each individual writings.
7. Save and test the links

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NEW ASSIGNMENT: Please write two Haiku poems. Use MS Word to write your poems. Save them in your grade folder. You will need to include these two poems and at least 5 other writings in your CDRom.
Haiku poems instructions

When you have finished writing your poems, please follow the instructions below for including them on your CDRom.

Open Mediator
1. Create a Writings Page if you haven't already done so
2. Associate that page with the base page
3. Create link buttons for at least 5 of your writings including the Haiku poems that you just wrote. The recommended size for the buttons is 200 pixels wide by 100 pixels high.
4. Create Mediator pages for each of your writings and associate those pages with your base page.
5. Insert your 5 or more writings links onto your writings page.
6. Link the 5 link buttons each individual writings.
7. Save and test the links

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Continue creating your .jpg files from the charts you made in Excel. Please follow the directions below.
Directions for Creating .jpg files from the charts you created in Excel.

When you are finished with creating the .jpg files from your charts, follow the directions on the link below to create your pages in Mediator. NOTE: SOME OF YOU MAY ALREADY COMPLETED PARTS 1, 2, AND 3. IF YOU HAVE, JUMP TO PART 4.
Mediator Pro Directions for Pollution Project and Creating and Linking Charts/Graphs

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Continue creating your .jpg files from the charts you made in Excel. Please follow the directions below.
Directions for Creating .jpg files from the charts you created in Excel.

When you are finished with creating the .jpg files from your charts, follow the directions on the link below to create your pages in Mediator. NOTE: SOME OF YOU MAY ALREADY COMPLETED PARTS 1, 2, AND 3. IF YOU HAVE, JUMP TO PART 4.
Mediator Pro Directions for Pollution Project and Creating and Linking Charts/Graphs

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Today we are creating .jpg files from the charts you made in Excel. Please follow the directions below.
Directions for Creating .jpg files from the charts you created in Excel.

When you are finished with creating the .jpg files from your charts, follow the directions on the link below to create your pages in Mediator. NOTE: SOME OF YOU MAY ALREADY COMPLETED PARTS 1, 2, AND 3. IF YOU HAVE, JUMP TO PART 4.
Mediator Pro Directions for Pollution Project and Creating and Linking Charts/Graphs

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Today we are creating the charts/graphs from the pollution survey results. Open your Excel file for question 1 that you exported from your pollution database. Please follow instructions below for how to create the charts.
Creating Charts From Excel Data Sheets

If you have not finished exporting your question tables from Access, please follow the instructions below.

1. Right click on the one of the question tables and choose export.
2. In the SAVE AS TYPE choose Microsoft Excel 97-2000.
3. Find your Grade folder on you H drive (network drive) and click save.
4. Repeat step 1 to 3 for all five question tables.

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Today we are exporting your pollution survey questions to MS Excel Documents. Please follow instructions below.

1. Right click on the one of the question tables and choose export.
2. In the SAVE AS TYPE choose Microsoft Excel 97-2000.
3. Find your Grade folder on you H drive (network drive) and click save.
4. Repeat step 1 to 3 for all five question tables.

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Please enter your data into the survey questions tables in your pollution survey database. Below is the link to the survey page that has the results of the survey. Use those numbers to enter your data.
Pollution Survey Questions -

If you have not finished creating your tables for your questions, please work hard to get them finished. Below are the instructions.
Creating a Database for the Pollution Survey

When you have finished all the above, please see me about how to export your tables to an MS Excel Spread sheet.

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Please continue to work on your Microsoft Access database of the pollution survey results. Below is the link for the instructions. It is very important that you follow the instructions VERY CLOSELY.
Creating a Database for the Pollution Survey

Pollution Survey Questions - Click here to see what the Pollution Survey Questions are. Use this page to copy and paste the directions into your database.

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Please continue to work on your Microsoft Access database of the pollution survey results. Below is the link for the instructions. It is very important that you follow the instructions VERY CLOSELY.
Creating a Database for the Pollution Survey

Pollution Survey Questions - Click here to see what the Pollution Survey Questions are. Use this page to copy and paste the directions into your database.

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PLease open Microsoft Access database application. We will be creating a database for our pollution survey. Below is the link for the instructions. It is very important that you follow the instructions VERY CLOSELY.
Creating a Database for the Pollution Survey

Pollution Survey Questions - Click here to see what the Pollution Survey Questions are. Use this page to copy and paste the directions into your database.

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Open Mediator
1. Create a Pollution Survey Page
2. Associate that page with the base page
3. Insert your Pollution Survey link onto your basepage
4. Link your Pollution Survey link button to the Pollution Survey page
5. Insert all 5 Survey Question link buttons onto your Pollution Survey page
Previously Assigned, Please finish this if you have not done so yet.
6. Create a Pollution Project Page if you haven't already done so
7. Associate the pollution project page with the base page
8. Place the Slideshow Link on your Pollution Project Page
9. Place the Internet Research Link on the Pollution Project Page
10. On the base page link the Pollution Project button to the Pollution Project page
11. Save it and test the links

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In Photoshop
1. Create a Pollution Survey link button that goes on your basepage. Suggested size is 150 pixels wide by 30 high. It should be the same size as your other links that are on your basepage.
2. Create a Pollution Survey sub-banner that is 300 pixels long by 50 high. The file name should be something like surveysubbanner.
3. Create a Survey Question 1 link buttonPollution Slideshow link button that is 200 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something like surveyquestion1_link.
4. Create a Survey Question 2 link buttonPollution Slideshow link button that is 200 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something like surveyquestion2_link.
5. Create a Survey Question 3 link buttonPollution Slideshow link button that is 200 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something like surveyquestion3_link.
6. Create a Survey Question 4 link buttonPollution Slideshow link button that is 200 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something like surveyquestion4_link.
7. Create a Survey Question 5 link buttonPollution Slideshow link button that is 200 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something like surveyquestion5_link.
Previous Links needed:
8. Create a Pollution Research link button that is 200 pixels long by 100 high. The file name should be something like pollutionresearchlink.
9. Create a Pollution Slideshow link button that is 200 wide by 100 high. The file name should be something polutionslidesholink.
10. Save all files as photoshop files (.psd) first then as .jpg files when you are finished with them.
11. Save all files as photoshop files (.psd) first then as .jpg files when you are finished with them.

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In Photoshop
1. Create a Pollution Survey sub-banner that is 300 pixels long by 50 high. The file name should be something like surveysubbanner.
2. Create a Survey Question 1 link buttonPollution Slideshow link button that is 200 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something like surveyquestion1_link.
3. Create a Survey Question 2 link buttonPollution Slideshow link button that is 200 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something like surveyquestion2_link.
4. Create a Survey Question 3 link buttonPollution Slideshow link button that is 200 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something like surveyquestion3_link.
5. Create a Survey Question 4 link buttonPollution Slideshow link button that is 200 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something like surveyquestion4_link.
6. Create a Survey Question 5 link buttonPollution Slideshow link button that is 200 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something like surveyquestion5_link.
Previous Links needed:
7. Create a Pollution Research link button that is 200 pixels long by 100 high. The file name should be something like pollutionresearchlink.
8. Create a Pollution Slideshow link button that is 200 wide by 100 high. The file name should be something polutionslidesholink.
9. Save all files as photoshop files (.psd) first then as .jpg files when you are finished with them.
10. Save all files as photoshop files (.psd) first then as .jpg files when you are finished with them.

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In Photoshop
1. Create a Pollution Research link button that is 200 pixels long by 100 high. The file name should be something like pollutionresearchlink.
2. Create a Pollution Slideshow link button that is 200 wide by 100 high. The file name should be something polutionslidesholink.
3. Save all files as photoshop files (.psd) first then as .jpg files when you are finished with them.

Open Mediator
1. Create a Pollution Project Page if you haven't already done so
2. Associate the pollution project page with the base page
3. Place the Slideshow Link on your Pollution Project Page
4. Place the Internet Research Link on the Pollution Project Page
5. On the base page link the Pollution Project button to the Pollution Project page
6. Save it and test the links

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In Photoshop
1. Create a Pollution Research link button that is 200 pixels long by 100 high. The file name should be something like pollutionresearchlink.
2. Create a Pollution Slideshow link button that is 200 wide by 100 high. The file name should be something polutionslidesholink.
3. Save all files as photoshop files (.psd) first then as .jpg files when you are finished with them.

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PRESENTATIONS CONCLUDE TODAY - Friday! Please take the time while you are waiting for the presentations to begin to make any last minute changes and PRACTICE your presentation. Please be prepared to present. If you are called on and do not present, you will receive a failing grade. It's like going to a test and refusing to take the test. Your show needs to be at least 15 slides and should tell a good "story". Your LAST slide should be your bibliography.

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PRESENTATIONS CONTINUE TODAY - Thursday! Please take the time while you are waiting for the presentations to begin to make any last minute changes and PRACTICE your presentation. Please be prepared to present. If you are called on and do not present, you will receive a failing grade. It's like going to a test and refusing to take the test. Your show needs to be at least 15 slides and should tell a good "story". Your LAST slide should be your bibliography.

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PRESENTATIONS CONTINUE TODAY - Wednesday! Please take the time while you are waiting for the presentations to begin to make any last minute changes and PRACTICE your presentation. Please be prepared to present. If you are called on and do not present, you will receive a failing grade. It's like going to a test and refusing to take the test. Your show needs to be at least 15 slides and should tell a good "story". Your LAST slide should be your bibliography.

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PRESENTATIONS CONTINUE TODAY - Tuesday! Please take the time while you are waiting for the presentations to begin to make any last minute changes and PRACTICE your presentation. Please be prepared to present. If you are called on and do not present, you will receive a failing grade. It's like going to a test and refusing to take the test. Your show needs to be at least 15 slides and should tell a good "story". Your LAST slide should be your bibliography.

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PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE YOUR SLIDE SHOW TODAY! Today you should practice your slide show. Be sure to look at your notes so that you can say a couple things about each slide that you remember, - WITHOUT reading it. If you are called on and do not present, you will receive a failing grade. It's like going to a test and refusing to take the test. Your show needs to be at least 15 slides and should tell a good "story". Your LAST slide should be your bibliography.

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PRESENTATIONS START TODAY - THURSDAY! Please take the time while you are waiting for the presentations to begin to make any last minute changes and PRACTICE your presentation. Please be prepared to present. If you are called on and do not present, you will receive a failing grade. It's like going to a test and refusing to take the test. Your show needs to be at least 15 slides and should tell a good "story". Your LAST slide should be your bibliography.

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PRESENTATIONS START TOMORROW - THURSDAY! TODAY YOU SHOULD BE PRACTICING. Your show needs to be at least 15 slides and should tell a good "story". Your LAST slide should be your bibliography.

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WE ARE BEGINNING PRESENTATIONS ON THURSDAY. You should be making good progress on your slideshow on your pollution project. Your show needs to be at least 15 slides and should tell a good "story". Your LAST slide should be your bibliography.

ALSO, I AM GOING TO FINISH LOOKING AT WORK. IF I HAVE NOT CHECKED YOUR WORK YET, PLEASE OPEN ALL the work you have done so far. Belowis a list of work that you should have open. Please have everything open for when I come by to look at the excellent work you have been doing.

Once you have all that open, please continue to work on your slide show on pollution.

PLease open:
1. CDRom Portfolio
2. 5 Graphic Works of Art
3. Pollution Essay
4. Internet Research Techniques with 7 Sources
5. Power Point slideshow on your Pollution topic, at lease 5 slides so far

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WE ARE BEGINNING PRESENTATIONS ON THURSDAY. You should be making good progress on your slideshow on your pollution project. Your show needs to be at least 15 slides and should tell a good "story". Your LAST slide should be your bibliography.

ALSO, I AM GOING TO FINISH LOOKING AT WORK. IF I HAVE NOT CHECKED YOUR WORK YET, PLEASE OPEN ALL the work you have done so far. Belowis a list of work that you should have open. Please have everything open for when I come by to look at the excellent work you have been doing.

Once you have all that open, please continue to work on your slide show on pollution.

PLease open:
1. CDRom Portfolio
2. 5 Graphic Works of Art
3. Pollution Essay
4. Internet Research Techniques with 7 Sources
5. Power Point slideshow on your Pollution topic, at lease 5 slides so far

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Today I am going to be looking at your work so far. Please open all the work you have done so far. Below is a list of work that you should have open. Please have everything open for when I come by to look at the excellent work you have been doing.

Once you have all that open, please continue to work on your slide show on pollution.

PLease open:
1. CDRom Portfolio
2. 5 Graphic Works of Art
3. Pollution Essay
4. Internet Research Techniques with 7 Sources
5. Power Point slideshow on your Pollution topic, at lease 5 slides so far

You should be making good progress on your slideshow on your pollution project. Your show needs to be at least 15 slides and should tell a good "story". Also, your LAST slide should be your bibliography.

• START WITH AN INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT THAT SUMS UP WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO BE TALKING ABOUT
• Put a lot of effort into creating an EXCITING and DYNAMIC presentation
• This slide show is ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS OF YOUR GRADE
• Only one sentence per page
• You will need to say at least TWO things about each slide from your memory of what you learned about your topic
• Please use pictures and charts to illustrate your points
• Use the RIGHT hand column from your Internet Research document for the content of your slides.
• You may also use additional research if you need to gather more information. Be sure to put the additional research into your research document as an additional source. In other words, add a source 8, or source 9, etc.
• Your slideshow should be at least 15 slides
• The LAST slide should be your bibliography
• END WITH A CONCLUDING STATEMENT

Instructions on How to Create a Power Point Presentation

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You should be making good progress on your slideshow on your pollution project. Your show needs to be at least 15 slides and should tell a good "story". Also, your LAST slide should be your bibliography.

• START WITH AN INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT THAT SUMS UP WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO BE TALKING ABOUT
• Put a lot of effort into creating an EXCITING and DYNAMIC presentation
• This slide show is ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS OF YOUR GRADE
• Only one sentence per page
• You will need to say at least TWO things about each slide from your memory of what you learned about your topic
• Please use pictures and charts to illustrate your points
• Use the RIGHT hand column from your Internet Research document for the content of your slides.
• You may also use additional research if you need to gather more information. Be sure to put the additional research into your research document as an additional source. In other words, add a source 8, or source 9, etc.
• Your slideshow should be at least 15 slides
• The LAST slide should be your bibliography
• END WITH A CONCLUDING STATEMENT

Instructions on How to Create a Power Point Presentation

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Please continue to work on your slide show for your pollution research project.

• START WITH AN INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT THAT SUMS UP WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO BE TALKING ABOUT
• Put a lot of effort into creating an EXCITING and DYNAMIC presentation
• This slide show is ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS OF YOUR GRADE
• Only one sentence per page
• You will need to say at least TWO things about each slide from your memory of what you learned about your topic
• Please use pictures and charts to illustrate your points
• Use the RIGHT hand column from your Internet Research document for the content of your slides.
• You may also use additional research if you need to gather more information. Be sure to put the additional research into your research document as an additional source. In other words, add a source 8, or source 9, etc.
• END WITH A CONCLUDING STATEMENT

Instructions on How to Create a Power Point Presentation

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Today we are beginning your slide show for your pollution research project. Below are instructions for how to start your show. Make sure you save it in your grade directory. Call it something like robert_pollution_slideshow.ppt. Please put a lot of effort into creating an EXCITING and DYNAMIC presentation. This slide show is ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS OF YOUR GRADE. Please work
Please NOTE: Only one sentence per page. Also, you will need to say at least TWO things about each slide from your memory of what you learned about your topic. Please use pictures and charts to illustrate your points.

Instructions on How to Create a Power Point Presentation

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Please FINISH research for your pollution project. You need at least 5 (FIVE) sources. This research document is an IMPORTANT PART OF your grade on this pollution project, please do not take it lightly. You need to become an expert on your topic. You will be asked questions when you do your Power Point slide show and you need to have a lot of information in your head. You will also be asked to speak about each slide without notes. Each slide will only be able to have ONE sentence. You will need to be able to say at least two additional things about each slide!

If you have finished your research, you may start on your Power Point slide show. NOTE: Each slide can have only ONE sentence. You will need at least 2 statements about EACH slide that you say from your knowledge base. Put notes in your notes section of each slide that will remind you of what to say.

1. Open your Internet Research Techniques Word doc
2. Underneath your Title/Heading hit enter a couple of times and put in the heading:
   My Topic:
3. Underneath that write 3 or 4 sentences about what your topic is. This statemnt should state what your are going to be talking about in your slideshow. Please include a couple of examples of what your are going to show in your Power Point Slide show. This statement will be the first slide of your show

Once you finish your topic statement, please continue your research on pollution and the environment. You will be going to various web site relating to pollution and will have to decide how to narrow your topic to a particular area of pollution. The first thing to do is to create a word doc that will contain your research. Then you will start reading about pollution. Be thinking as you are reading what your topic is going to be. Please follow the instructions below to create your research document.

Below is the link to the instructions for your Internet Research Techniques document:
Internet Research Techniques

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BIG TEST TODAY!!!! Please click on link below to take the test.
BIG TECH LIT TEST!

Finish writing your topic statement if you have not already done so. Your topic statement should be at the top of your Internet Research Techniques document. After you are finished with the topic statement, continue to do research for your pollution project. READ, READ, READ, AND READ SOME MORE about your topic. You need to become an expert on your topic. You will be asked questions when you do your Power Point slide show and you need to have a lot of information in your head. You will also be asked to speak about each slide without notes. Each slide will only be able to have ONE sentence. You will need to be able to say at least two additional things about each slide!

1. Open your Internet Research Techniques Word doc
2. Underneath your Title/Heading hit enter a couple of times and put in the heading:
   My Topic:
3. Underneath that write 3 or 4 sentences about what your topic is. This statemnt should state what your are going to be talking about in your slideshow. Please include a couple of examples of what your are going to show in your Power Point Slide show. This statement will be the first slide of your show

Once you finish your topic statement, please continue your research on pollution and the environment. You will be going to various web site relating to pollution and will have to decide how to narrow your topic to a particular area of pollution. The first thing to do is to create a word doc that will contain your research. Then you will start reading about pollution. Be thinking as you are reading what your topic is going to be. Please follow the instructions below to create your research document.

Below is the link to the instructions for your Internet Research Techniques document:
Internet Research Techniques

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POLLUTION RESEARCH DUE FRIDAY. You should have quite a few paragraphs pasted into your sources by now with your words written in the right hand column. You need to be an "Expert" on your topic. You will be asked questions about your topic during your slide show presentation. READ, READ, READ, AND READ SOME MORE about your topic. You will also be asked to speak about each slide without notes. Each slide will only be able to have ONE sentence. You will need to be able to say at least two additional things about each slide!

1. Open your Internet Research Techniques Word doc
2. Underneath your Title/Heading hit enter a couple of times and put in the heading:
   My Topic:
3. Underneath that write 3 or 4 sentences about what your topic is. This statemnt should state what your are going to be talking about in your slideshow. Please include a couple of examples of what your are going to show in your Power Point Slide show. This statement will be the first slide of your show

Once you finish your topic statement, please continue your research on pollution and the environment. You will be going to various web site relating to pollution and will have to decide how to narrow your topic to a particular area of pollution. The first thing to do is to create a word doc that will contain your research. Then you will start reading about pollution. Be thinking as you are reading what your topic is going to be. Please follow the instructions below to create your research document.

Below is the link to the instructions for your Internet Research Techniques document:
Internet Research Techniques

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Finish writing your topic statement if you have not already done so. Your topic statement should be at the top of your Internet Research Techniques document. After you are finished with the topic statement, continue to do research for your pollution project. READ, READ, READ, AND READ SOME MORE about your topic. You need to become an expert on your topic. You will be asked questions when you do your Power Point slide show and you need to have a lot of information in your head. You will also be asked to speak about each slide without notes. Each slide will only be able to have ONE sentence. You will need to be able to say at least two additional things about each slide!

1. Open your Internet Research Techniques Word doc
2. Underneath your Title/Heading hit enter a couple of times and put in the heading:
   My Topic:
3. Underneath that write 3 or 4 sentences about what your topic is. This statemnt should state what your are going to be talking about in your slideshow. Please include a couple of examples of what your are going to show in your Power Point Slide show. This statement will be the first slide of your show

Once you finish your topic statement, please continue your research on pollution and the environment. You will be going to various web site relating to pollution and will have to decide how to narrow your topic to a particular area of pollution. The first thing to do is to create a word doc that will contain your research. Then you will start reading about pollution. Be thinking as you are reading what your topic is going to be. Please follow the instructions below to create your research document.

Below is the link to the instructions for your Internet Research Techniques document:
Internet Research Techniques

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Finish writing your topic statement if you have not already done so. Your topic statement should be at the top of your Internet Research Techniques document. After you are finished with the topic statement, continue to do research for your pollution project. READ, READ, READ, AND READ SOME MORE about your topic. You need to become an expert on your topic. You will be asked questions when you do your Power Point slide show and you need to have a lot of information in your head. You will also be asked to speak about each slide without notes. Each slide will only be able to have ONE sentence. You will need to be able to say at least two additional things about each slide!

1. Open your Internet Research Techniques Word doc
2. Underneath your Title/Heading hit enter a couple of times and put in the heading:
   My Topic:
3. Underneath that write 3 or 4 sentences about what your topic is. This statemnt should state what your are going to be talking about in your slideshow. Please include a couple of examples of what your are going to show in your Power Point Slide show. This statement will be the first slide of your show

Once you finish your topic statement, please continue your research on pollution and the environment. You will be going to various web site relating to pollution and will have to decide how to narrow your topic to a particular area of pollution. The first thing to do is to create a word doc that will contain your research. Then you will start reading about pollution. Be thinking as you are reading what your topic is going to be. Please follow the instructions below to create your research document.

Below is the link to the instructions for your Internet Research Techniques document:
Internet Research Techniques

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Finish writing your topic statement if you have not already done so. Your topic statement should be at the top of your Internet Research Techniques document. After you are finished with the topic statement, continue to do research for your pollution project. READ, READ, READ, AND READ SOME MORE about your topic. You need to become an expert on your topic. You will be asked questions when you do your Power Point slide show and you need to have a lot of information in your head. You will also be asked to speak about each slide without notes. Each slide will only be able to have ONE sentence. You will need to be able to say at least two additional things about each slide!

1. Open your Internet Research Techniques Word doc
2. Underneath your Title/Heading hit enter a couple of times and put in the heading:
   My Topic:
3. Underneath that write 3 or 4 sentences about what your topic is. This statemnt should state what your are going to be talking about in your slideshow. Please include a couple of examples of what your are going to show in your Power Point Slide show. This statement will be the first slide of your show

Once you finish your topic statement, please continue your research on pollution and the environment. You will be going to various web site relating to pollution and will have to decide how to narrow your topic to a particular area of pollution. The first thing to do is to create a word doc that will contain your research. Then you will start reading about pollution. Be thinking as you are reading what your topic is going to be. Please follow the instructions below to create your research document.

Below is the link to the instructions for your Internet Research Techniques document:
Internet Research Techniques

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Today we are writing a statement of what your topic is. Your topic statement is going to be at the top of your Internet Research Techniques document.

1. Open your Internet Research Techniques Word doc
2. Underneath your Title/Heading hit enter a couple of times and put in the heading:
   My Topic:
3. Underneath that write 3 or 4 sentences about what your topic is. This statemnt should state what your are going to be talking about in your slideshow. Please include a couple of examples of what your are going to show in your Power Point Slide show. This statement will be the first slide of your show

Once you finish your topic statement, please continue your research on pollution and the environment. You will be going to various web site relating to pollution and will have to decide how to narrow your topic to a particular area of pollution. The first thing to do is to create a word doc that will contain your research. Then you will start reading about pollution. Be thinking as you are reading what your topic is going to be. Please follow the instructions below to create your research document.

Below is the link to the instructions for your Internet Research Techniques document:
Internet Research Techniques

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Please continue your research on pollution and the environment. You will be going to various web site relating to pollution and will have to decide how to narrow your topic to a particular area of pollution. The first thing to do is to create a word doc that will contain your research. Then you will start reading about pollution. Be thinking as you are reading what your topic is going to be. Please follow the instructions below to create your research document.

Below is the link to the instructions for your Internet Research Techniques document:
Internet Research Techniques

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Today we are beginning our research on pollution and the environment. You will be going to various web site relating to pollution and will have to decide how to narrow your topic to a particular area of pollution. The first thing to do is to create a word doc that will contain your research. Then you will start reading about pollution. Be thinking as you are reading what your topic is going to be. Please follow the instructions below to create your research document.

Below is the link to the instructions for your Internet Research Techniques document:
Internet Research Techniques on Pollution

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In Mediator
1. Create a Writings page
2. Create a Pollution Project page.
3. Create a Pollution Essay page
4. Associate each page with the base page
5. Place the Writings link button on the base page
6. Place the Pollution Project link button on the base page
7. Place the Writings sub-banner on the Writings page
8. Place the Pollution Project sub-banner on the Pollution Project page
9. Place the Pollution Essay link on the Pollution Project page
10. Put in a text box on the Pollution Essay page and paste in your pollution essay from your MSWord doc
11. Enable the scroll bar on the text box by clicking on Properties, then click on the text tab, then check the scroll bar checkbox
12. Place a pollution related photo on your Pollution Essay page
13. On the base page link the Writing button to the writings page
14. On the base page link the Pollution Project button to the Pollution Project page
15. On the Pollution Project page, link the Pollution Essay button to the Pollution Essay page
16. Save it and test the links

In Photoshop
1. Create a Writings link button that is 160 pixels long by 30 high. The file name should be something like writingslink.
2. Create a Pollution link button that is 200 wide by 30 high. The file name should be something polutionlink.
3. Pollution Essay button that is 200 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something pollutionessay.
4. Create a Pollution Project sub-banner that is 300 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something like polutionsubbanner.
5. Create a Writings sub-banner that is 300 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something like writingssubbanner.
6. Save all files as photoshop files (.psd) first then as .jpg files when you are finished with them.

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In Mediator
1. Create a Writings page
2. Create a Pollution Project page.
3. Create a Pollution Essay page
4. Associate each page with the base page
5. Place the Writings link button on the base page
6. Place the Pollution Project link button on the base page
7. Place the Writings sub-banner on the Writings page
8. Place the Pollution Project sub-banner on the Pollution Project page
9. Place the Pollution Essay link on the Pollution Project page
10. Put in a text box on the Pollution Essay page and paste in your pollution essay from your MSWord doc
11. Enable the scroll bar on the text box by clicking on Properties, then click on the text tab, then check the scroll bar checkbox
12. Place a pollution related photo on your Pollution Essay page
13. On the base page link the Writing button to the writings page
14. On the base page link the Pollution Project button to the Pollution Project page
15. On the Pollution Project page, link the Pollution Essay button to the Pollution Essay page
16. Save it and test the links

In Photoshop
1. Create a Writings link button that is 160 pixels long by 30 high. The file name should be something like writingslink.
2. Create a Pollution link button that is 200 wide by 30 high. The file name should be something polutionlink.
3. Pollution Essay button that is 200 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something pollutionessay.
4. Create a Pollution Project sub-banner that is 300 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something like polutionsubbanner.
5. Create a Writings sub-banner that is 300 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something like writingssubbanner.
6. Save all files as photoshop files (.psd) first then as .jpg files when you are finished with them.

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In Mediator
1. Create a Writings page
2. Create a Pollution Project page.
3. Create a Pollution Essay page
4. Associate each page with the base page
5. Place the Writings link button on the base page
6. Place the Pollution Project link button on the base page
7. Place the Writings sub-banner on the Writings page
8. Place the Pollution Project sub-banner on the Pollution Project page
9. Place the Pollution Essay link on the Pollution Project page
10. Put in a text box on the Pollution Essay page and paste in your pollution essay from your MSWord doc
11. Enable the scroll bar on the text box by clicking on Properties, then click on the text tab, then check the scroll bar checkbox
12. Place a pollution related photo on your Pollution Essay page
13. On the base page link the Writing button to the writings page
14. On the base page link the Pollution Project button to the Pollution Project page
15. On the Pollution Project page, link the Pollution Essay button to the Pollution Essay page
16. Save it and test the links

In Photoshop
1. Create a Writings link button that is 160 pixels long by 30 high. The file name should be something like writingslink.
2. Create a Pollution link button that is 200 wide by 30 high. The file name should be something polutionlink.
3. Pollution Essay button that is 200 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something pollutionessay.
4. Create a Pollution Project sub-banner that is 300 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something like polutionsubbanner.
5. Create a Writings sub-banner that is 300 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something like writingssubbanner.
6. Save all files as photoshop files (.psd) first then as .jpg files when you are finished with them.

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In Photoshop
1. Create a Writings link button that is 160 pixels long by 30 high. The file name should be something like writingslink.
2. Create a Pollution link button that is 200 wide by 30 high. The file name should be something polutionlink.
3. Pollution Essay button that is 200 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something pollutionessay.
4. Create a Pollution Project sub-banner that is 300 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something like polutionsubbanner.
5. Create a Writings sub-banner that is 300 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something like writingssubbanner.
6. Save all files as photoshop files (.psd) first then as .jpg files when you are finished with them.

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Today we are writing an essay about pollution and the environment. This essay will measure what you know about pollution and the environment from having watched the movie An Inconvenient Truth and what you know from the news and from what you may have previously studied. At the end of this project we will also be writing an addendum to your essay that will include additional information that you have studied about over the course of this project.

Below is the link to the Instruction for this assignment and the QUESTION for the ESSAY:
Instructions and QUESTION for your Essay

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Continue to focus on writing your descriptions for your graphics. You need pages in Mediator for each one of your graphics. You should have AT LEAST 6 works of art. The descriptions should include 4 sentences of how you created the graphic. See Detailed instructions below.

If you are finushed with creating your graphic pages and writing your descriptions, please create a photos link (160 pixels wide by 30 pixels high) and a photos sub-banner 300 pixels wide by 50 pixels high) using Photoshop. Then in Mediator create a photos page and place the sub-banner there. Do the same thing with your photos that you did with your graphics.

If you are finished with all your photos, open a photo in Photoshop and start to modify it using the photoshop filers such artistic, etc.

In Mediator
1. Create a new page for each one of your graphic works of art.
   
2. Associate the page with your base page
3. Place the graphic on your new page using the PICTURE TOOL.
4. Click on the Text Tool and draw a box next to the graphic
5. Type in 4 sentences describing how you made the graphic. For example, describe the step you took such as putting in layer, putting in backgrouds, how you put in your shapes, what filters you applied, how you used the lasso tool and so on.
6. In Photoshop, open all your graphics, there should at least be 6 of them
7. Follow the directions for creating thumbnails that will be links to the big version of your graphics.
   Creating Thumbnails
8. Switch back to Mediator and place your thumbnails on your graphics page
9. In Mediatoir, on your graphics page, link your thumbnails to the big versions
10. Save it and test it after you create the links.

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We will be watching the second part of the movie An Inconvenient Truth. Please pay close attention to it. Please write down notes about the movie. You will be doing an essay relating to the movie and about pollution in general. You may use your notes to write the essay but not other materials. I will be collecting the notes which will be counted as part of your grade.

We will also be having a discussion about the movie. Please be prepared to answer questions about the movie and present something from your notes.

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Today we are watching part 1 of An Inconvenient Truth, a documentary film about Global Warming. Please pay close attention to it. Please write down notes about the movie. You will be doing an essay relating to the movie and about pollution in general. You may use your notes to write the essay but not other materials. I will be collecting the notes which will be counted as part of your grade.

We will also be having a discussion about the movie. Please be prepared to answer questions about the movie and present something from your notes.

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Last day to work on your graphics descriptions and pages. Please work on completing at least 6 graphics.

In Mediator
1. Create a new page for each one of your graphic works of art.
   
2. Associate the page with your base page
3. Place the graphic on your new page using the PICTURE TOOL.
4. Click on the Text Tool and draw a box next to the graphic
5. Type in 4 sentences describing how you made the graphic. For example, describe the step you took such as putting in layer, putting in backgrouds, how you put in your shapes, what filters you applied, how you used the lasso tool and so on.
6. In Photoshop, open all your graphics, there should at least be 6 of them
7. Follow the directions for creating thumbnails that will be links to the big version of your graphics.
   Creating Thumbnails
8. Switch back to Mediator and place your thumbnails on your graphics page
9. In Mediatoir, on your graphics page, link your thumbnails to the big versions
10. Save it and test it after you create the links.

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Please read the below article about global warming. You will be given a piece of paper to take notes on regarding the article. The notes will be collected. On Monday you will be asked to write an essay about pollution and the environment.
Article on Global Warming

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Continue to focus on writing your descriptions for your graphics. You need pages in Mediator for each one of your graphics. You should have AT LEAST 6 works of art. The descriptions should include 4 sentences of how you created the graphic. See Detailed instructions below.

In Mediator
1. Create a new page for each one of your graphic works of art.
   
2. Associate the page with your base page
3. Place the graphic on your new page using the PICTURE TOOL.
4. Click on the Text Tool and draw a box next to the graphic
5. Type in 4 sentences describing how you made the graphic. For example, describe the step you took such as putting in layer, putting in backgrouds, how you put in your shapes, what filters you applied, how you used the lasso tool and so on.
6. In Photoshop, open all your graphics, there should at least be 6 of them
7. Follow the directions for creating thumbnails that will be links to the big version of your graphics.
   Creating Thumbnails
8. Switch back to Mediator and place your thumbnails on your graphics page
9. In Mediatoir, on your graphics page, link your thumbnails to the big versions
10. Save it and test it after you create the links.

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Today you should focus on writing your descriptions for your graphics. You need pages in Mediator for each one of your graphics. You should have AT LEAST 6 works of art. The descriptions should include 4 sentences of how you created the graphic. See Detailed instructions below.

In Mediator
1. Create a new page for each one of your graphic works of art.
   
2. Associate the page with your base page
3. Place the graphic on your new page using the PICTURE TOOL.
4. Click on the Text Tool and draw a box next to the graphic
5. Type in 4 sentences describing how you made the graphic. For example, describe the step you took such as putting in layer, putting in backgrouds, how you put in your shapes, what filters you applied, how you used the lasso tool and so on.
6. In Photoshop, open all your graphics, there should at least be 6 of them
7. Follow the directions for creating thumbnails that will be links to the big version of your graphics.
   Creating Thumbnails
8. Switch back to Mediator and place your thumbnails on your graphics page
9. In Mediatoir, on your graphics page, link your thumbnails to the big versions
10. Save it and test it after you create the links.

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The assignment for today is to create pages in Mediator for ALL your graphic works of art. You should have AT LEAST 6 works of art. The second part of the assignment is to write descriptions on those pages. The descriptions should include 4 sentences of how you created the graphic. See Detailed instructions below.

In Mediator
1. Create a new page for each one of your graphic works of art.
   
2. Associate the page with your base page
3. Place the graphic on your new page using the PICTURE TOOL.
4. Click on the Text Tool and draw a box next to the graphic
5. Type in 4 sentences describing how you made the graphic. For example, describe the step you took such as putting in layer, putting in backgrouds, how you put in your shapes, what filters you applied, how you used the lasso tool and so on.
6. In Photoshop, open all your graphics, there should at least be 6 of them
7. Follow the directions for creating thumbnails that will be links to the big version of your graphics.
   Creating Thumbnails
8. Switch back to Mediator and place your thumbnails on your graphics page
9. In Mediatoir, on your graphics page, link your thumbnails to the big versions
10. Save it and test it after you create the links.

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Today is Ketchup Day, OOPS!, I mean Catch Up day!. Please work on getting caught up on all the work listed below. If you are finished with all those tasks, please see me about taking photographs with the class camera.

In Photoshop
1. Create your CDRom file using Mediator Pro.
   Creating Your CDRom portfolio
2. Create 3 pages: 1. homepage 2. basepage 3. graphics
3. Place on your basepage your Name banner, your Home link button, and your Graphics link button
4. On your graphics page place your Graphics sub-banner. (300 pixels wide by 50 pixels high)

You have already completed the tasks below:

In Photoshop
1. Create a home link button that is 160 pixels long by 30 high. The file name should be something like homelink.
2. Create a graphics link button that is 160 wide by 30 high. The file name should be something graphicslink.
3. Create a graphics sub-banner that is 300 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something like graphicssubbanner.
4. Save all three files as .jpg files when you are finished with them.

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Please continue to work on your CDRom porfolio using an application called Mediator Pro. Below is a list of what you should have done so far.

In Photoshop
1. Create your CDRom file using Mediator Pro.
   Creating Your CDRom portfolio
2. Create 3 pages: 1. homepage 2. basepage 3. graphics
3. Place on your basepage your Name banner, your Home link button, and your Graphics link button
4. On your graphics page place your Graphics sub-banner. (300 pixels wide by 50 pixels high)

You have already completed the tasks below:

In Photoshop
1. Create a home link button that is 160 pixels long by 30 high. The file name should be something like homelink.
2. Create a graphics link button that is 160 wide by 30 high. The file name should be something graphicslink.
3. Create a graphics sub-banner that is 300 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something like graphicssubbanner.
4. Save all three files as .jpg files when you are finished with them.

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Today we are continuing to work on your CDRom porfolio using an application called Mediator Pro. Below is a list of what you should have done so far.

In Photoshop
1. Create your CDRom file using Mediator Pro.
   Creating Your CDRom portfolio
2. Create 3 pages: 1. homepage 2. basepage 3. graphics
3. Place on your basepage your Name banner, your Home link button, and your Graphics link button
4. On your graphics page place your Graphics sub-banner. (300 pixels wide by 50 pixels high)

You have already completed the tasks below:

In Photoshop
1. Create a home link button that is 160 pixels long by 30 high. The file name should be something like homelink.
2. Create a graphics link button that is 160 wide by 30 high. The file name should be something graphicslink.
3. Create a graphics sub-banner that is 300 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something like graphicssubbanner.
4. Save all three files as .jpg files when you are finished with them.

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Today we finishing beginning to work on your CDRom porfolio using an application called Mediator Pro. Click on the link below to see the instructions. Try to follow the instructions. We will be going over how to do it in class today.
Creating Your CDRom portfolio

In Photoshop
1. Create a home link button that is 160 pixels long by 30 high. The file name should be something like homelink.
2. Create a graphics link button that is 160 wide by 30 high. The file name should be something graphicslink.
3. Create a graphics sub-banner that is 300 wide by 50 high. The file name should be something like graphicssubbanner.
4. Save all three files as .jpg files when you are finished with them.

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Today we finishing your graphic works of art including your banners. Make any last minute changes and when you are finished with your changes, please save them as .jpg files. Please save the .jpg files in your images directory of your cdrom directory. Below is a list of what you should have completed. This is a minumum, more works of art art a good idea.

• At least 4 name banners. Pick your best one to be used on your cdrom
• At least 4 graphic works of art
• At least 2 Valentine cards or if you didn't do valentine cards, at least 2 additional works of art

Today we are also going to create some link buttons for your CDRom portfolio. We will be going over the detail about how to do that in class today.

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Today we are emailing the Valentine cards and other graphic works of art. Please make any last minute changes to your cards. We will be going over how to use your school email and how to attach your cards.

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Please continue to work on your Valentine cards and your other graphic works of art. We will be putting them on your CDRom when we get back from the windter vacation. Try experimenting with the Filters in Photoshop. At the top of Photoshop go to Filters then Artistic, or any of the other filters you see there. This is an assignment you should try to have some fun with. Possible people that you could create cards for include little sisters and brothers, parents and guardians, friends, and other people that you like. Since the school doesn't have any money for colored ink, you will need to send your cards to people via email or you can print them out in black and white and color them yourselves. I have some colored pencils and markers you can use. These cards will be also put on your CDRom portfolio on your graphics page. Suggested with is 600 pixels wide and height is 800 pixels high. Others sizes are ok too.

You may also work on your other graphic works of art. You will be expected to have completed at least 4. You will be putting these works on your CDRom portfolio. Painters and other artists don't just paint one painting. They create a work of art, then they move on to another and another. Each one is uniques and can use varying colors, shapes, artistic elements, etc. Try making some of your art work 800 pixels wide by 500 high. Try other sizes too such as 1000 wide by 600 high to get a landscape look. Below is a link to Digital Blashphemy. It has many good examples of creations that other artists have done. Take a look at those and use them for inspiration and ideas on what you want to do.
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Today we are going to be creating Valentine cards as a way to continue to learn various Photoshop techniques. Try experimenting with the Filters in Photoshop. At the top of Photoshop go to Filters then Artistic, or any of the other filters you see there. This is an assignment you should try to have some fun with. Possible people that you could create cards for include little sisters and brothers, parents and guardians, friends, and other people that you like. Since the school doesn't have any money for colored ink, you will need to send your cards to people via email or you can print them out in black and white and color them yourselves. I have some colored pencils and markers you can use. These cards will be also put on your CDRom portfolio on your graphics page. Suggested with is 600 pixels wide and height is 800 pixels high. Others sizes are ok too.

You may also work on your other graphic works of art. You will be expected to have completed at least 4. You will be putting these works on your CDRom portfolio. Painters and other artists don't just paint one painting. They create a work of art, then they move on to another and another. Each one is uniques and can use varying colors, shapes, artistic elements, etc. Try making some of your art work 800 pixels wide by 500 high. Try other sizes too such as 1000 wide by 600 high to get a landscape look. Below is a link to Digital Blashphemy. It has many good examples of creations that other artists have done. Take a look at those and use them for inspiration and ideas on what you want to do.
Digital Blasphemy

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Please continue to work on your graphic works of art. You will be expected to have completed at least 4. You will be putting these works on your CDRom portfolio. Painters and other artists don't just paint one painting. They create a work of art, then they move on to another and another. Each one is uniques and can use varying colors, shapes, artistic elements, etc. Try making some of your art work 800 pixels wide by 500 high. Try other sizes too such as 1000 wide by 600 high to get a landscape look. Below is a link to Digital Blashphemy. It has many good examples of creations that other artists have done. Take a look at those and use them for inspiration and ideas on what you want to do.
Digital Blasphemy

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Today we are going to work on creating graphic works of art using Adobe Photoshop. Painters and other artists don't just paint one painting. They create a work of art, then they move on to another and another. Each one is uniques and can use varying colors, shapes, artistic elements, etc. I suggest that you make your art work 800 pixels wide by 800 high. Try other sizes too such as 800 wide by 600 high to get a landscape look. Below is a link to Digital Blashphemy. It has many good examples of creations that other artists have done. Take a look at those and use them for inspiration and ideas on what you want to do.
Digital Blasphemy

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Today we are going to explore educational websites. Please click on the lin k below for some suggestions for websites to visit. Websites to Explore

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Please continue to work on your name banners. You should create several banners using different colors, fonts, shapes, and a collage of images for the different versions. You will be picking the best one to be used on your CDRom portfolio. Today I will show you how to insert separate images into your banners. Below are instructions on how to create banners. Please remember to save your banners in your images directory (folder) under you CDRom directory. Give them names like robertbannerV1.psd, robertbannerV2, etc. The suggested size for your banner is 800 pixels wide by 100 pixels high
How to Create a name banner

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Today we are creating name banners for your CDRom portfolio. You will be creating several name banners that have different looks to them. Use different colors, fonts, shapes, and a collage of images for the different versions. You will be picking the best one to be used on your CDRom portfolio. Below are instructions on how to create banners. Please remember to save your banners in your images directory (folder) under you CDRom directory. Give them names like robertbannerV1.psd, robertbannerV2, etc. The suggested size for your banner is 800 pixels wide by 100 pixels high
How to Create a name banner

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Today we are creating directories, also known as folders. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO THIS CORRECTLY BECASUE IT SETS THE FOUNDATION FOR ALL YOUR WORK IN THIS CLASS. We will be going over how to do this in class, please listen carefully. Also, below is the link to the instructions on how to do it. Please click on that and follow steps 1 and 2. Directory Creation Instructions

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Today we are going over the requirements for Tech Lit. Please listen carefully. Here is where you will get your daily assignments. Check this site first every day for your assignment. You will also notice that on the right hand side of this page there is a link to see what all the previouls assignments were. This can be used if you miss a day or if you want to go back and check what work you need to do.

Please go over the Syllabus for the Class. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. Please take note that the most important part of your grade is IN CLASS WORK!!!! Tech Lit. Syllabus

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If you have not finish your Excel document for our pollution survey, please work on finishing it. Follow the directions below. If you have finished working on the Excel assignment, you have a choice of exploring articles about the upcoming Presidential Inaugural or working on your CDRom Portfolio. Please DO NOT do general surfing, it must be related to the Presidential Inaugural.
Pollution Survey

1. Open MS Excel
2. Save the file in your grade directory on your H drive adn give it a name something like bobpollutionsurvey.xls
3. Insert the first question from the survey into cell A1. (see sample on projector)
4. Insert the posible answers into cells A2, A3, etc. (see sample on projector)
5. Repeat those step for each question. Question 2 will go on sheet 2 which are tabs at the bottom of the document. You should have 5 sheets total.

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Today we are going to create a MS Excel document for the Pollution Survey that we are doing. Please follow the directions below. Pollution Survey

1. Open MS Excel
2. Save the file in your grade directory on your H drive adn give it a name something like bobpollutionsurvey.xls
3. Insert the first question from the survey into cell A1. (see sample on projector)
4. Insert the posible answers into cells A2, A3, etc. (see sample on projector)
5. Repeat those step for each question. Question 2 will go on sheet 2 which are tabs at the bottom of the document. You should have 5 sheets total.

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Please work undiniahws work. During class today I will explain the pollution survey that we are taking. You will be asking fellow students, Snowden teachers and staff, and other to fill out our pollution survey. We will be compiling the results of the survey and entering the information into graphs that will be included in your CDRom portfolio. You will need at least 20 surveys each. Please remember to make sure the person filling out the survey has not filled one out already. Pollution Survey

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Continue working on learning how to format data and columns in an MS Excel data sheet. We will be using an existing data sheet about the fifty states. If you finish, work on unfinished work for your portfolio. Below is a link to the detailed instructions and the sample 50 state data sheet. Please follow the instructions VERY CAREFULLY.
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Today we are working on learning how to format data and columns in an MS Excel data sheet. We will be using an existing data sheet about the fifty states. Below is a link to the detailed instructions and the sample 50 state data sheet. Please follow the instructions VERY CAREFULLY.
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Please read this article about Coal Ash in ponds and Lakes: Toxic coal ash piling up in ponds in 32 states

After you finish reading the article, please finish your link buttons and portfolio pages today while you are watching the movie on pollution called "The 11th Hour". See step by step instructions below.

1. Open Adobe Photoshop and create 3 new buttons that are 200 pixels wide by 50 pixels high. See list of buttons below.
   • Button with the name of your slideshow
   • Internet Research on (name of your project)
   • Word Map of (name of your project)
2. Create a Sub-Banner Heading for your Polution Project that has the title of your project, ie. Carbon Emmissions. The Sub-Banner should be approximately 300 pixels wide by 100 high.
3. Creat a link button to a cdrom page that will be for your links to your project. The button should say some like Pollution Project. Make that button the same size as your other cdrom page links such as your Home button, your Writigs button. Probably the size will be 150 pixels wide by 25 pixels high.
4. Save all the buttons first as a photoshop .psd file, then save it as a .jpg file
5. Open Mediator Pro and open you cdrom project.
6. Create a new page that is called something like pollution_project. No space in page name please.
7. Create two more pages, one with a name something like internet_research and another with a name something like, inspiration_word_map. You won't need a third page for your slideshow becaues you will be linking directly to the Power Point slideshow. We will go over how to link to it at a later time.

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Please finish your link buttons and portfolio pages today. You will need to link to them. Today we will go over how to link to the documents. See step by step instructions below.

1. Open Adobe Photoshop and create 3 new buttons that are 200 pixels wide by 50 pixels high. See list of buttons below.
   • Button with the name of your slideshow
   • Internet Research on (name of your project)
   • Word Map of (name of your project)
2. Create a Sub-Banner Heading for your Polution Project that has the title of your project, ie. Carbon Emmissions. The Sub-Banner should be approximately 300 pixels wide by 100 high.
3. Creat a link button to a cdrom page that will be for your links to your project. The button should say some like Pollution Project. Make that button the same size as your other cdrom page links such as your Home button, your Writigs button. Probably the size will be 150 pixels wide by 25 pixels high.
4. Save all the buttons first as a photoshop .psd file, then save it as a .jpg file
5. Open Mediator Pro and open you cdrom project.
6. Create a new page that is called something like pollution_project. No space in page name please.
7. Create two more pages, one with a name something like internet_research and another with a name something like, inspiration_word_map. You won't need a third page for your slideshow becaues you will be linking directly to the Power Point slideshow. We will go over how to link to it at a later time.

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Please work on FIINISHING your link buttons and your pages. We will go over later how to link them. See step by step instructions below.

1. Open Adobe Photoshop and create 3 new buttons that are 200 pixels wide by 50 pixels high. See list of buttons below.
   • Button with the name of your slideshow
   • Internet Research on (name of your project)
   • Word Map of (name of your project)
2. Create a Sub-Banner Heading for your Polution Project that has the title of your project, ie. Carbon Emmissions. The Sub-Banner should be approximately 300 pixels wide by 100 high.
3. Creat a link button to a cdrom page that will be for your links to your project. The button should say some like Pollution Project. Make that button the same size as your other cdrom page links such as your Home button, your Writigs button. Probably the size will be 150 pixels wide by 25 pixels high.
4. Save all the buttons first as a photoshop .psd file, then save it as a .jpg file
5. Open Mediator Pro and open you cdrom project.
6. Create a new page that is called something like pollution_project. No space in page name please.
7. Create two more pages, one with a name something like internet_research and another with a name something like, inspiration_word_map. You won't need a third page for your slideshow becaues you will be linking directly to the Power Point slideshow. We will go over how to link to it at a later time.

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Please continue to work on creating link buttons in Photoshop for your research project on pollution. You will also be creating pages in Mediator Pro for the three documents that you did on pollutions. See step by step instructions below.

1. Open Adobe Photoshop and create 3 new buttons that are 200 pixels wide by 50 pixels high. See list of buttons below.
   • Button with the name of your slideshow
   • Internet Research on (name of your project)
   • Word Map of (name of your project)
2. Create a Sub-Banner Heading for your Polution Project that has the title of your project, ie. Carbon Emmissions. The Sub-Banner should be approximately 300 pixels wide by 100 high.
3. Creat a link button to a cdrom page that will be for your links to your project. The button should say some like Pollution Project. Make that button the same size as your other cdrom page links such as your Home button, your Writigs button. Probably the size will be 150 pixels wide by 25 pixels high.
4. Save all the buttons first as a photoshop .psd file, then save it as a .jpg file
5. Open Mediator Pro and open you cdrom project.
6. Create a new page that is called something like pollution_project. No space in page name please.
7. Create two more pages, one with a name something like internet_research and another with a name something like, inspiration_word_map. You won't need a third page for your slideshow becaues you will be linking directly to the Power Point slideshow. We will go over how to link to it at a later time.

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Today we are returning to working on creating link buttons in Photoshop for your research project on pollution. You will also be creating pages in Mediator Pro for the three documents that you did on pollutions. See step by step instructions below.

1. Open Adobe Photoshop and create 3 new buttons that are 200 pixels wide by 50 pixels high. See list of buttons below.
   • Button with the name of your slideshow
   • Internet Research on (name of your project)
   • Word Map of (name of your project)
2. Create a Sub-Banner Heading for your Polution Project that has the title of your project, ie. Carbon Emmissions. The Sub-Banner should be approximately 300 pixels wide by 100 high.
3. Creat a link button to a cdrom page that will be for your links to your project. The button should say some like Pollution Project. Make that button the same size as your other cdrom page links such as your Home button, your Writigs button. Probably the size will be 150 pixels wide by 25 pixels high.
4. Save all the buttons first as a photoshop .psd file, then save it as a .jpg file
5. Open Mediator Pro and open you cdrom project.
6. Create a new page that is called something like pollution_project. No space in page name please.
7. Create two more pages, one with a name something like internet_research and another with a name something like, inspiration_word_map. You won't need a third page for your slideshow becaues you will be linking directly to the Power Point slideshow. We will go over how to link to it at a later time.

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More presentations today. Please remember, ONLY ONE SENTENCE PER SLIDE. You should have at least 15 slides. While your are waiting for the presentations to begin, you should PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE saying you slideshow to yourself. Pretend you are saying it in from of the class.

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We will continue to present your slide show presentations on the environment. Please remember, if you are called on to give your slideshow and you are not ready, YOU WILL RECEIVE A FAILING GRADE. Please remember, ONLY ONE SENTENCE PER SLIDE. You should have at least 15 slides. While your are waiting for the presentations to begin, you should PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE saying you slideshow to yourself. Pretend you are saying it in from of the class.

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Slide show presentations begin TODAY. Please remember, if you are called on to give your slideshow and you are not ready, YOU WILL RECEIVE A FAILING GRADE. Please remember, ONLY ONE SENTENCE PER SLIDE. You should have at least 15 slides. While your are waiting for the presentations to begin, you should PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE saying you slideshow to yourself. Pretend you are saying it in from of the class.

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Slide show presentation is due TODAY. On Monday, if you are called on to give your slideshow and you are not ready, YOU WILL RECEIVE A FAILING GRADE. Please remember, ONLY ONE SENTENCE PER SLIDE. You should have at least 15 slides. Today, you should PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE saying you slideshow to yourself. Pretend you are saying it in from of the class.

1. Open your pollution slide show using Microsoft Power Point.
2. Open your Internet Research Techniques document.
3. Open your Inspiration word map about your topic.
4. Copy and paste your own words from those two documents into your slideshow.

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Please open ALL 3 of your documents related to your pollution report. That includes your Internet Research Techniques word doc, your Inspiration map and your Power Point slide show. On Monday we will beging the presentations of the slide show. Please remember, ONLY ONE SENTENCE PER SLIDE. Please put ideas for what you will be saying about each slide in the note section. The slide show is DUE ON FRIDAY. Use the information from your Inspiration word map and your Internet Research document to create your slide show. You will need to say a couple things from your memory about each slide and be able to discusss your topic. Questions will be asked that you will need to answer.

1. Open your pollution slide show using Microsoft Power Point.
2. Open your Internet Research Techniques document.
3. Open your Inspiration word map about your topic.
4. Copy and paste your own words from those two documents into your slideshow.

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Slide show DUE ON FRIDAY, please work on making good progress today. On Monday we will beging the presentations. Please remember, ONLY ONE SENTENCE PER SLIDE. Use the information from your Inspiration word map and your Internet Research document to create your slide show. You will need to say a couple things from your memory about each slide and be able to discusss your topic. Questions will be asked that you will need to answer.

1. Open your pollution slide show using Microsoft Power Point.
2. Open your Internet Research Techniques document.
3. Open your Inspiration word map about your topic.
4. Copy and paste your own words from those two documents into your slideshow.

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Please continue to work on your slideshow presentation. Please remember, ONLY ONE SENTENCE PER SLIDE. Use the information from your Inspiration word map and your Internet Research document to create your slide show. You will need to say a couple things from your memory about each slide and be able to discusss your topic. Questions will be asked that you will need to answer.

1. Open Microsoft Power Point and choose blank presentation.
2. choose the first slide template which should already be selected.
3. Type in a title.
4. Save you presentation in your grade directory. Please don't put any SPACES in the file name.

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Today we are beginning our work on your slideshow presentation. Please remember, ONLY ONE SENTENCE PER SLIDE. You will need to say a couple things from your memory about each slide and be able to discusss your topic. Questions will be asked that you will need to answer.

1. Open Microsoft Power Point and choose blank presentation.
2. choose the first slide template which should already be selected.
3. Type in a title.
4. Save you presentation in your grade directory. Please don't put any SPACES in the file name.

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Last day today to finish your research and your Inspiration word map. On Monday we will be starting the PowerPoint slideshow.

Continue to work on your Internet Research document and your Inspiration document. BOTH ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5. Your goal is to take the information from the right column of the research document and fit it into the Inspiration document. You should also be saving pictures from your research in your images directory. Please take those pictures and put them into your Inspiration document.

1. Open your Internet Research document.
2. Open your Inspiration map on the environment.
3. Take information from your right hand column of your Internet Research document and figure our where to fit it into your Inspiration word map.
4. Insert pictures from your research and put them into your Inspiration document.

By now you should have at least 4 or 5 sources from the Internet and two movie sources. You should now know quite a bit about your topic. If you see pictures that would be good for your Power Point slide show, save them in your images directory and please remember that you will need to site the source where you got the picture. Make a note of where you got your pictures in your Internet Research Techniques document. You need 5 sources and 2 movie sources. I recommend using the tabbed browser feature in SeaMonkey or FireFox.

If you finish adding 5 sources to your Internet Research document, continue doing more research in your QUEST to become an expert on your topic. Go back over your research and continue to add details and to become familiar with the research so that you will be very knowledgable about your topic and be able to answer questions. You can always add to your knowledge base about you topic. The more you know, the better off you will be for your report and in general.

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ONE more day to finish your research and your Inspiration word map.

Continue to work on your Internet Research document and your Inspiration document. BOTH ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5. Your goal is to take the information from the right column of the research document and fit it into the Inspiration document. You should also be saving pictures from your research in your images directory. Please take those pictures and put them into your Inspiration document.

1. Open your Internet Research document.
2. Open your Inspiration map on the environment.
3. Take information from your right hand column of your Internet Research document and figure our where to fit it into your Inspiration word map.
4. Insert pictures from your research and put them into your Inspiration document.

By now you should have at least 4 or 5 sources from the Internet and two movie sources. You should now know quite a bit about your topic. If you see pictures that would be good for your Power Point slide show, save them in your images directory and please remember that you will need to site the source where you got the picture. Make a note of where you got your pictures in your Internet Research Techniques document. You need 5 sources and 2 movie sources. I recommend using the tabbed browser feature in SeaMonkey or FireFox.

If you finish adding 5 sources to your Internet Research document, continue doing more research in your QUEST to become an expert on your topic. Go back over your research and continue to add details and to become familiar with the research so that you will be very knowledgable about your topic and be able to answer questions. You can always add to your knowledge base about you topic. The more you know, the better off you will be for your report and in general.

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Only 2 more days to finish your research. TODAY I will be calling on some studentS to show something from their Inspiration document to the class. I will ask you to show the class one of your sub topics from your Inspiration doc. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO BE CALLED ON.

Continue to work on your Internet Research document and your Inspiration document. BOTH ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5. Your goal is to take the information from the right column of the research document and fit it into the Inspiration document. You should also be saving pictures from your research in your images directory. Please take those pictures and put them into your Inspiration document.

1. Open your Internet Research document.
2. Open your Inspiration map on the environment.
3. Take information from your right hand column of your Internet Research document and figure our where to fit it into your Inspiration word map.
4. Insert pictures from your research and put them into your Inspiration document.

By now you should have at least 4 or 5 sources from the Internet and two movie sources. You should now know quite a bit about your topic. If you see pictures that would be good for your Power Point slide show, save them in your images directory and please remember that you will need to site the source where you got the picture. Make a note of where you got your pictures in your Internet Research Techniques document. You need 5 sources and 2 movie sources. I recommend using the tabbed browser feature in SeaMonkey or FireFox.

If you finish adding 5 sources to your Internet Research document, continue doing more research in your QUEST to become an expert on your topic. Go back over your research and continue to add details and to become familiar with the research so that you will be very knowledgable about your topic and be able to answer questions. You can always add to your knowledge base about you topic. The more you know, the better off you will be for your report and in general.

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Continue to work on your Internet Research document and your Inspiration document. BOTH ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5. Your goal is to take the information from the right column of the research document and fit it into the Inspiration document. You should also be saving pictures from your research in your images directory. Please take those pictures and put them into your Inspiration document.

1. Open your Internet Research document.
2. Open your Inspiration map on the environment.
3. Take information from your right hand column of your Internet Research document and figure our where to fit it into your Inspiration word map.
4. Insert pictures from your research and put them into your Inspiration document.

By now you should have at least 4 or 5 sources from the Internet and two movie sources. You should now know quite a bit about your topic. If you see pictures that would be good for your Power Point slide show, save them in your images directory and please remember that you will need to site the source where you got the picture. Make a note of where you got your pictures in your Internet Research Techniques document. You need 5 sources and 2 movie sources. I recommend using the tabbed browser feature in SeaMonkey or FireFox.

If you finish adding 5 sources to your Internet Research document, continue doing more research in your QUEST to become an expert on your topic. Go back over your research and continue to add details and to become familiar with the research so that you will be very knowledgable about your topic and be able to answer questions. You can always add to your knowledge base about you topic. The more you know, the better off you will be for your report and in general.

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This week we are going to work on finishing your Internet Research Techniques document and finishing your Inspiration document. BOTH ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5. Your goal is to take the information from the right column of the research document and fit it into the Inspiration document. You should also be saving pictures from your research in your images directory. Please take those pictures and put them into your Inspiration document.

1. Open your Internet Research document.
2. Open your Inspiration map on the environment.
3. Take information from your right hand column of your Internet Research document and figure our where to fit it into your Inspiration word map.
4. Insert pictures from your research and put them into your Inspiration document.

By now you should have at least 4 or 5 sources from the Internet and two movie sources. You should now know quite a bit about your topic. If you see pictures that would be good for your Power Point slide show, save them in your images directory and please remember that you will need to site the source where you got the picture. Make a note of where you got your pictures in your Internet Research Techniques document. You need 5 sources and 2 movie sources. I recommend using the tabbed browser feature in SeaMonkey or FireFox.

If you finish adding 5 sources to your Internet Research document, continue doing more research in your QUEST to become an expert on your topic. Go back over your research and continue to add details and to become familiar with the research so that you will be very knowledgable about your topic and be able to answer questions. You can always add to your knowledge base about you topic. The more you know, the better off you will be for your report and in general.

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Today we are going to work on your Ispiration 7.5 word map about pollution. You will be taking the facts and information that is on your Internet Research Techniques document and putting it into your Inspiration word map. We will be going over how to do this in class.

1. Open your Inspiration map on the environment.
2. Open your Internet Research document.
3. Take information from your right hand column of your Internet Research document and figure our where to fit it into your Inspiration word map.

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Continue to research your topic on the environment. By now you should have at least 2 or three sources from the Internet and two movie sources. You should now know quite a bit about your topic by now. If you see pictures that would be good for your Power Point slide show, save them in your images directory and please remember that you will need to site the source where you got the picture. Make a note of where you got your pictures in your Internet Research Techniques document. You need 5 sources and 2 movie sources. I recommend using the tabbed browser feature in SeaMonkey or FireFox.

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Today we are watching a film called Global Environmental Issues, Produced and Directed by CBS News Productions. You will be getting a note card to take notes on. You could also type your notes directly into the Internet Research Techniques document into the source 7 column. If you took note on the note card, please type what notes you have into your Internet Research Techniques document when the movie is done.

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You should now know quite a bit about your topic. Continue to research your topic today. If you see pictures that would be good for your Power Point slide show, save them in your images directory and please remember that you will need to site the source where you got the picture. Make a note of where you got your pictures in your Internet Research Techniques document. You need 5 sources and 2 movie sources. I recommend using the tabbed browser feature in SeaMonkey or FireFox.

Please remember, you will be asked questions about your report so you need to know as much as possible about your topic. Your goal should be to become an EXPERT on your topic. You will need to answer questions about your topic and be able to talk about it. To become and expert about it, you need to READ, READ, and Read some more. You will also need to write about your topic in your OWN words. You will be creating an MSWord doc that you will keep track of the websites where you get your informations. Below is a link to the instructions for how to do the research. Some of you may have already started your research document. Please continue doing the research. Also, please listen to the instructions that I will be giving in class about how to do the research.

Follow the directions on the link below to begin your research. We will be discussing how to do the research and the directions as described on the page below.
Internet Research Techniques for your Report on Polution and the Environment

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Reasearch your topic today. You need 5 sources and 2 movie sources. I recommend using the tabbed browser feature in SeaMonkey or FireFox. I will go over how to do that again today.

Your goal should be to become an EXPERT on your topic. You will need to answer questions about your topic and be able to talk about it. To become and expert about it, you need to READ, READ, and Read some more. You will also need to write about your topic in your OWN words. You will be creating an MSWord doc that you will keep track of the websites where you get your informations. Below is a link to the instructions for how to do the research. Some of you may have already started your research document. Please continue doing the research. Also, please listen to the instructions that I will be giving in class about how to do the research.

Follow the directions on the link below to begin your research. We will be discussing how to do the research and the directions as described on the page below.
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Today you will begin the major part of your research on your topic about polution and the environment. Your goal should be to become an EXPERT on your topic. You will need to answer questions about your topic and be able to talk about it. To become and expert about it, you need to READ, READ, and Read some more. You will also need to write about your topic in your OWN words. You will be creating an MSWord doc that you will keep track of the websites where you get your informations. Below is a link to the instructions for how to do the research. Some of you may have already started your research document. Please continue doing the research. Also, please listen to the instructions that I will be giving in class about how to do the research.

Follow the directions on the link below to begin your research. We will be discussing how to do the research and the directions as described on the page below.
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Last day for now to work on previously assigned work. Please continue working on FINISHING ALL the work that has been assigned so far. Use the checkoff list below as a guide for the work you need to do. Start with all the work that was assigned for term 1. When you finish the term one work, work on the work that has been assigned for the environment and polution project. Checkoff List - Fall 2008

When you have FINISHED the work from term one, please work on the assignments listed below.

1. Topic paragraph (3 or 4 Sentences) that is at the top of your Notes page.
2. Once you have a topic and have written the 3 or 4 sentences, you will need to begin doing your research on it. Follow the directions on the link below to begin your research. We will be discussing how to do the research and the directions as described on the page below.
   Internet Research Techniques for your Report on Polution and the Environment
3. Inspiration Diagram of your project. Use information from your Internet Research document - see above link - to complete your project diagram. This diagram will be also placed on your CDRom portfolio.

Below is a link to a web page that has links to websites relating to polution and the environment. It is only a partial list.
Environmental Websites

Checkoff List - Fall 2008

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Please explore educational websites today.
Websites to Explore

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Please continue working on FINISHING ALL the work that has been assigned so far. Use the checkoff list below as a guide for the work you need to do. Start with all the work that was assigned for term 1. When you finish the term one work, work on the work that has been assigned for the environment and polution project. Checkoff List - Fall 2008

A NOTE ABOUT GRADES: You will be receiving your grades for term 1 shortly. I have been seeing some great work. I also have seen students that need to increase their effort to be able to accomplish the work that has been assigned. Pleae remember, YOU gave YOURSELF the grade based upon what YOU did or didn't do.

A great deal of the grade depends on the effort and work you do in class. If you have been working hard and have accomplished most of the assignments than you should be in good shape. If there has been a number of times when you were not working, and you have not completed most of the work, then I would be VERY concerned and would therefore be extra concerned to be ON TASK for term 2. PLEASE NOTE, all work that has been assigned in TERM 1 is due at the end of this course which ends in January 2009.

When you have FINISHED the work from term one, please work on the assignments listed below.

1. Topic paragraph (3 or 4 Sentences) that is at the top of your Notes page.
2. Once you have a topic and have written the 3 or 4 sentences, you will need to begin doing your research on it. Follow the directions on the link below to begin your research. We will be discussing how to do the research and the directions as described on the page below.
   Internet Research Techniques for your Report on Polution and the Environment
3. Inspiration Diagram of your project. Use information from your Internet Research document - see above link - to complete your project diagram. This diagram will be also placed on your CDRom portfolio.

Below is a link to a web page that has links to websites relating to polution and the environment. It is only a partial list.
Environmental Websites

Checkoff List - Fall 2008

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We are going to continue working on FINISHING ALL the work that has been assigned so far. Use the checkoff list below as a guide for the work you need to do. Start with all the work that was assigned for term 1. When you finish the term one work, work on the work that has been assigned for the environment and polution project. Checkoff List - Fall 2008

A NOTE ABOUT GRADES: You will be receiving your grades for term 1 shortly. I have been seeing some great work. I also have seen students that need to increase their effort to be able to accomplish the work that has been assigned. Pleae remember, YOU gave YOURSELF the grade based upon what YOU did or didn't do.

A great deal of the grade depends on the effort and work you do in class. If you have been working hard and have accomplished most of the assignments than you should be in good shape. If there has been a number of times when you were not working, and you have not completed most of the work, then I would be VERY concerned and would therefore be extra concerned to be ON TASK for term 2. PLEASE NOTE, all work that has been assigned in TERM 1 is due at the end of this course which ends in January 2009.

When you have FINISHED the work from term one, please work on the assignments listed below.

1. Topic paragraph (3 or 4 Sentences) that is at the top of your Notes page.
2. Once you have a topic and have written the 3 or 4 sentences, you will need to begin doing your research on it. Follow the directions on the link below to begin your research. We will be discussing how to do the research and the directions as described on the page below.
   Internet Research Techniques for your Report on Polution and the Environment
3. Inspiration Diagram of your project. Use information from your Internet Research document - see above link - to complete your project diagram. This diagram will be also placed on your CDRom portfolio.

Below is a link to a web page that has links to websites relating to polution and the environment. It is only a partial list.
Environmental Websites

Checkoff List - Fall 2008

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Please work on FINISHING ALL the work that has been assigned so far. Start with all the work that was assigned for term 1. You will be given some time to get caught up. Use the checkoff list below as a guide for the work you need to do. When you finish that work, work on the work that has been assigned for the environment and polution project. Checkoff List - Fall 2008

1. Topic paragraph (3 or 4 Sentences) that is at the top of your Notes page.
2. Once you have a topic and have written the 3 or 4 sentences, you will need to begin doing your research on it. Follow the directions on the link below to begin your research. We will be discussing how to do the research and the directions as described on the page below.
   Internet Research Techniques for your Report on Polution and the Environment
3. Inspiration Diagram of your project. Use information from your Internet Research document - see above link - to complete your project diagram. This diagram will be also placed on your CDRom portfolio.

Below is a link to a web page that has links to websites relating to polution and the environment. It is only a partial list.
Environmental Websites

Checkoff List - Fall 2008

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Catch Up Day. Pleade BE SURE to pass in your CHECKOFF list TODAY and your SELF EVALUATION that is being passed out today. The first term ends TODAY, FRIDAY! Today we are going to work on getting caught up on things assigned so far. Below is a link to a check off list. You will be receiving a printed version that you MUST pass in by the end of Friday's class. USE THIS CHECK OFF LIST AS A GUIDE FOR WHAT TO WORK ON THAT HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETE YET.
PLEASE ------- DO NOT!!!! ------- CHECK OFF ANYTHING THAT YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED.

Checkoff List - Fall 2008

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Ketchup Day!!!! Ooops Again, I mean Catch Up Day. The first term ends FRIDAY, TOMORROW! Today and tomorrow we are going to work on getting caught up on things assigned so far. Below is a link to a check off list. You will be receiving a printed version that you MUST pass in by the end of Friday's class. USE THIS CHECK OFF LIST AS A GUIDE FOR WHAT TO WORK ON THAT HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETE YET.
PLEASE ------- DO NOT!!!! ------- CHECK OFF ANYTHING THAT YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED.

Checkoff List - Fall 2008

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Yesterday history was made in the 2008 Presidential campaign by electing Barack Obama to the office of the President of the United States. Please write your detailed reaction and analysis as a conclusion to your essay on the 2008 Presidential campaign. Below are instructions and specific questions that you should answer in writing your conclusion. Before you begin writing, please READ, READ, READ, and READ THE NEWS REPORTS FIRST BEFORE YOU BEGIN WRITING.

1. Please open your essay on the 2008 Presidential Campaign and at the end make a heading that says "Conclusion and Analysis".
2. READ, READ, READ, AND READ THE NEWS ABOUT THE ELECTION AND VICTORY OF BARACK OBAMA! There are some suggested links below that have articles about the election.
3. Answer these questions as part of your conclusion:
   • Start your conclusion with the election results. Give the popular vote results and the electoral college results as of this moment.
   • Why is this election historic? List several reasons. Give details.
   • What are the challenges of Barack Obama? Please talk about the state of the economy and the state of the world regarding war and peace.
4. LASTLY, BE SURE TO COPY YOUR NEWEST VERSION OF YOUR ESSAY INTO YOUR CDROM PORTFOLIO AND RELPACE THE OLD VERSION!

• Yahoo has links to articles about the election. The links are in the middle of the page just a little ways down. Yahoo News Articles
• Read about the election in the Boston Globe:
  Boston Globe News Articles
• African American News - Yahoo List

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Today we will be voting in the 2008 Election campaign. Please fill our your ballot and pass it in.

Continue working on your project relating to polution and the environment. Open your notes doc and your Inspiration doc on your environment project You will also need to describe your topic in 3 or 4 sentences. I would like you to write your 3 or 4 sentences about your topic at the top of your NOTES page that you created in MS Word. This page will be eventually placed on your CDRom portfolio. Follow the directions below.

1. Please open your notes page that you created using MS Word, i.e. the notes from the movie An Inconvenient Truth"/notes from the web sites you visited. If you have not already created a page, create one now. Save it in your grade directory on your H drive, please no spaces in the file name.
2. At the TOP of your notes page put in a new heading that says: My Topic
3. Write 3 or 4 sentences stating what your topic is. This should be a description of what you plan to show/talk about in your Power Point slide show report.
4. Once you have a topic and have written the 3 or 4 sentences, you will need to begin doing your research on it. Follow the directions on the link below to begin your research. We will be discussing how to do the research and the directions as described on the page below.
   Internet Research Techniques for your Report on Polution and the Environment

Below is a link to a web page that has links to websites relating to polution and the environment. It is only a partial list.
Environmental Websites

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By the end of this period you should have a topic picked for your project relating to polution and the environment. You will also need to describe your topic in 3 or 4 sentences. I would like you to write your 3 or 4 sentences about your topic at the top of your NOTES page that you created in MS Word. This page will be eventually placed on your CDRom portfolio. Follow the directions below.

1. Please open your notes page that you created using MS Word, i.e. the notes from the movie An Inconvenient Truth"/notes from the web sites you visited. If you have not already created a page, create one now. Save it in your grade directory on your H drive, please no spaces in the file name.
2. At the TOP of your notes page put in a new heading that says: My Topic
3. Write 3 or 4 sentences stating what your topic is. This should be a description of what you plan to show/talk about in your Power Point slide show report.
4. Once you have a topic and have written the 3 or 4 sentences, you will need to begin doing your research on it. Follow the directions on the link below to begin your research. We will be discussing how to do the research and the directions as described on the page below.
   Internet Research Techniques for your Report on Polution and the Environment

Below is a link to a web page that has links to websites relating to polution and the environment. It is only a partial list.
Environmental Websites

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Good morning, welcome to the Snowden Open House. When students arrive at class they are expected to go to the class website, read the assignment-Do Now for the day, and begin working on it. Other important information and links to step by step instructions are also listed there. At the top of the right hand column is a link to all previous daily assignments - Do Nows. This provides students with the ability to go back and see what previous assignments were and to review what work they have not completed yet.

Please take a few moments and look at the class site to see what kinds of things we do in Tech Literacy class. I Recommend looking at the class syllabus. The link to it is in the right hand column near the top.

Students also have an online attendance. Their attendance and arrival to class time is recorded into the attendance database. Students that do not sign in do not get credited as being there for the day.

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Today we are going to discuss polution and the environment during the second half of the class. The first half of the class you will be researching information that you will use to make your comments and to take part in the discussion. Please BE PREPARED TO MAKE COMMENTS and DISCUSS our topic. You should be thinking about what your specific topic will be.

Please create a MSWord doc for your notes about this topic if you have not already done so. Save it in your grade directory on your H drive. If you have a word doc of notes from the movie you may use that to continue making notes that you can use for today's discussion.

Below is a link to a web page that has links to websites relating to polution and the environment. It is only a partial list.
Environmental Websites

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Today we are watching the rest of the documentary movie An Inconvenient Truth. You will be asked to comment on the movie at the end. Continue to take notes. You will also be writing about the movie as part of your research on the environment. You should also be thinking about what your topic will be relating to polution and the environment.

Be prepared to answer this question:
What is the significance of the title: An Inconvenient Truth? The asnwer to that question is in this last part.

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Book reports due TODAY! Please FINISH your 5 book reports. (see the instructions below)

Please follow closely the instructions for doing book report. Below is a link to the instructions and a link to a sample page in MS Word.

We we be seeing the rest of An Inconvenient Truth on Wednesday and discussing it in class.

Book Report Instructions

Sample/Template MS Word Doc for how to format the page.

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Please continue to work on your book reports. TWO days left to finish your 5 book reports. You Should be finished with them by the end of class on Tuesday. (see the instructions below)

Please follow closely the instructions for doing book report. Below is a link to the instructions and a link to a sample page in MS Word.

We we be seeing the rest of An Inconvenient Truth on Wednesday and discussing it in class.

Book Report Instructions

Sample/Template MS Word Doc for how to format the page.

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Please continue to work on your book reports. They are DUE on MONDAY, October 27. You will be writing 5 book reports on 5 books you have read. (see the instructions below)

Please follow closely the instructions for doing book report. Below is a link to the instructions and a link to a sample page in MS Word.

Book Report Instructions

Sample/Template MS Word Doc for how to format the page.

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continue to work on your book reports. They are DUE on MONDAY, October 27. You will be writing 5 book reports on 5 books you have read. (see the instructions below)

Please follow closely the instructions for doing book report. Below is a link to the instructions and a link to a sample page in MS Word.

Book Report Instructions

Sample/Template MS Word Doc for how to format the page.

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Please continue to work on your book reports. You will be writing 5 book reports on 5 books you have read. (see the instructions below)

Please follow closely the instructions for doing book report. Below is a link to the instructions and a link to a sample page in MS Word.

Book Report Instructions

Sample/Template MS Word Doc for how to format the page.

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We are beginning a new assignment today. You will be writing 5 book reports on 5 books you have read. (see the instructions below)

Please follow closely the instructions for doing book report. Below is a link to the instructions and a link to a sample page in MS Word.

Book Report Instructions

Sample/Template MS Word Doc for how to format the page.

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Today we will be copying and pasting your NEWEST version of your essay on the 2008 Presidential Campaign. Make any last minute changes to your essay. Please make sure you have complete sentences and that it is grammatically correct. Check to see if your essay has interesting facts and opinions. When you are sure that you have finished your essay, you will need to put it into your CDRom portfolio. Some of you already have created a page in your CDRom. If you have, you will need to re-copy the newest version. Please follow the directions below.

1. Open your CDRom using Mediator.
2. Create a new page in Mediator that's called something like "pres_campaign_2008".
3. Right click on the page and associate it with the basepage.
4. Open your essay using MSWord or Wordpad, highlight all your text and copy it to the clipboard.
5. Switch back to Mediator and place a text box on your presidential campaign page.
6. Right click in that text box, choose edit, then paste.
7. Click out of the text box, then right click on the text box, click on the text tab, then check the box that says enable text box.
8. Open Photoshop and create an essay link button (200 pixels wide by 100 pixels high. Call it something like 2008 Presidential Campaign.
9. First save it as a Photoshop file .psd, the save it as a .jpg file.
10. Switch back to Mediator, then go to your Writings Page.
11. Click on the picture tool and place the essay link on your writings page.
12. Right click on that button, choose Events, then link it to the Essay page that you previously created.
13. Click File, Save, then test the link.

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Please open your essay on the 2008 Presidential Campaign and write about the debate that happened last night, October 15, 2008. We will be showing the debate in class to stimulate your ideas and analysis. THIS ESSAY WILL BE PLACED IN YOUR CDROM PORTFOLIO, PLEASE WORK HARD ON IT.

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Continue to work on assignments that has been previously assigned. If you have finished, your job is to be Assistant Teacher for the Day.

Here is a list of the things that have been assigned so far:
Recent Work:

1. 3D Graphic Pages and other graphic works of art.
2. Presential Campainge Page
3. Video Page - Written Version
4. Autobiography Page


Previous Work Assigned:
5. Name Banner in Photoshop for the top of your CDRom, suggested size: 800 pixels by 100 pixels high.
6. Save Name banner as a .jpg file. Save in your images directory under your CDRom directory.
7. Link Buttons in Photoshop for the various pages such as Home, Photos, etc., see list below
8. Save link button as .jpg files. Save in your images directory under your CDRom directory.
9. Put name banner and link buttons on your basepage of your CDRom. Remember to use the Picture Tool, not Open File when placing pictures on your CDRom.
10. Create a new page in Mediator Pro for each button.
11. Associate each button on the basepage to the new page you created. For example, link your Writings button to your Writing page by right clicking on the button and choosing Events.
12. Create a Sub-Banner for each page in your CDRom using Photoshop. The subbanner suggested size is 300 pixels wide by 40 pixels high. Save each subbanner as a .jpg file.
13. Place each sub-banner on it's corresponding page in Mediator Pro. For example, place your Writings sub-banner on the Writings page in Mediator.
14. Last of all, SAVE your CDRom then Test your links by clicking on the RUN arrow at the top of Mediator.

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Today we will working on work that has been previously assigned. If you have completed ALL work, you have a choice of going to the film center (3 people) or taking photos (2 people).

Here is a list of the things that have been assigned so far:
Recent Work:

1. 3D Graphic Pages and other graphic works of art.
2. Presential Campainge Page
3. Video Page - Written Version
4. Autobiography Page
Previous Work Assigned:

5. Name Banner in Photoshop for the top of your CDRom, suggested size: 800 pixels by 100 pixels high.
6. Save Name banner as a .jpg file. Save in your images directory under your CDRom directory.
7. Link Buttons in Photoshop for the various pages such as Home, Photos, etc., see list below
8. Save link button as .jpg files. Save in your images directory under your CDRom directory.
9. Put name banner and link buttons on your basepage of your CDRom. Remember to use the Picture Tool, not Open File when placing pictures on your CDRom.
10. Create a new page in Mediator Pro for each button.
11. Associate each button on the basepage to the new page you created. For example, link your Writings button to your Writing page by right clicking on the button and choosing Events.
12. Create a Sub-Banner for each page in your CDRom using Photoshop. The subbanner suggested size is 300 pixels wide by 40 pixels high. Save each subbanner as a .jpg file.
13. Place each sub-banner on it's corresponding page in Mediator Pro. For example, place your Writings sub-banner on the Writings page in Mediator.
14. Last of all, SAVE your CDRom then Test your links by clicking on the RUN arrow at the top of Mediator.

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Today we will be exploring interesting web sites. Please check out some of the Websites to Explore

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Today we will be adding your essay on the 2008 Presidential Campaign to your CDRom Portfolio.

• Open Photoshop and Create a link button for your essay on the 2008 Presidential Campaign. I suggest that you make the button 200 pixels wide by 100 pixels high.
• First save the button as a Photoshop (.psd) file then save it as a .jpg file.
• Open Mediator Pro and open your CDRom portfolio.
• Create a new page and name it something like pres_camp_2008. No spaces please in the page name. Use underscores to separate words if you want.
• Associate the new page with the base page by right clicking on it, choose properties, then click on your base_page.
• Put in a text box on that page.
• Open your essay in MSWord or Wordpad, highlight all the text, and copy it to the clipboard.
• Switch back to Mediator, right click in the text box, choose edit, then paste.
• Click out of the text box then put in a scrollbar, right click on the text box, choose properties, click on the text tab, then check the enable scrollbar checkbox.
• Go to your writings page and place the link button there using the Picture tool.
• Link the button to the essay by Right clicking on the button, then choose events, then drag the Mouse click icon, the go to icon, then choose your essay page.
• Save the mediator file, then Run It to test the link.

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Please open your essay on the 2008 Presidential Campaign and continue to work on it. Please follow the instructions below. We will be reading about last nights debate and showing the debate in class to stimulate your ideas and analysis. THIS ESSAY WILL BE PLACED IN YOUR CDROM PORTFOLIO, PLEASE WORK HARD ON IT.

• Read about the debate in the news article in the Boston Globe:
  Boston Globe News Article on the October 7, 2008 Presidential Debate
• Read the Checking the Facts article in the Boston Globe:
  Boston Globe Check the Facts Article on the October 7, 2008 Presidential Debate
• Read the Fact Checking article on the CNN website:
  CNN Fact Checking News Article on the October 7, 2008 Presidential Debate
• Side by Side Comparison of Presidential Candidates:
  Candidate Comparison
• Watch-Listen to the Debate in class today.

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Today we will be creating a new page and button for your Graphic Arts Page and creating thumbnail images for your 3D works of art that you created.

• Open your CDRom using Mediator.
• Create a new page in Mediator that's called something like "graphic_arts".
• Right click on those pages and associate them with the basepage.
• Create another new page that will be your first 3D image that you created.
• Create another new page that will be your first 3D image that you created.
• Open Photoshop and open your 3D images that you created and any other images/works of art that you created.
• Follow these instructions for creating thumbnail images:
  CD Rom Creation Instructions

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Today we will be creating new content pages for your autobiography and your video introduction.

• Open your CDRom using Mediator.
• Create a new page in Mediator that's called something like "autobiography".
• Create another page that says video_intro_written.
• Right click on those pages and associate them with the basepage.
• Place a text box on each page.
• Paste in your video intro and your autobiography. If you have not finished your autobiography, type in something like "autobioghraphy to be pasted here."

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Today you will be writing an essay on the Vice Presidential Candidates Senator Biden and Governor Palin. Please include information from the debate that occurred last night. Please read about the debate to gather information about what happened. If you saw the debate, please include information from the debate and your reaction to it. You will have to figure out how to approach this essay. Please include complete and grammatically correct sentences.

1. Open Microsoft Word or Word Pad and put a title at the top.
2. Save the essay in your grade directory.
3. Go to the internet and research your topic before you begin writing.
4. PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE ANYTHING. IT MUST BE IN YOUR OWN.

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Please continue to create buttons as described in page linked below. Please take note that I have added steps since yesterday. We also will be creating link pages in Mediator Pro. Please follow the step by step instructions on the link instructions page:
Instructions for Creating Content Link Buttons.

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Today we are creating link buttons for your autobiography and the written version of your video introduction. We also will be creating link pages in Mediator Pro. Please follow the step by step instructions on the link instructions page:
Instructions for Creating Content Link Buttons.

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Please continue to work on writing your autobiography that you will putting on your portfolio personal page. Please open MSWord or Wordpad and follow the directions on this page,: Instructions for formatting your Autobiography

Once you have completed the formatting instructions, begin to write your autobiography. Your autobiography should be comprehensive, at least 6 or seven pages double spaced.

Ideas for Your Autobiography

• Begin writing about yourself when you were a young child as early as you can remember.
• You can interview your parents and siblings who can help you fill in the details.
• Include many interesting things about you as a person.
• Bring in pictures of you that you might have that show your family and things you might have been involved with such as sports, dance lesson or dance club, theatre, etc. The pictures might also spark memories and details of the your experiences in life.
• If you are currently involved with something, take pictures of that activity.
• Other ideas that you come up with for what to include.

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Today you will begin writing your autobiography that you will putting on your portfolio personal page. Please open MSWord or Wordpad and follow the directions on this page,: Instructions for formatting your Autobiography

Once you have completed the formatting instructions, begin to write your autobiography. Your autobiography should be comprehensive, at least 6 or seven pages double spaced.

Ideas for Your Autobiography

• Begin writing about yourself when you were a young child as early as you can remember.
• You can interview your parents and siblings who can help you fill in the details.
• Include many interesting things about you as a person.
• Bring in pictures of you that you might have that show your family and things you might have been involved with such as sports, dance lesson or dance club, theatre, etc. The pictures might also spark memories and details of the your experiences in life.
• If you are currently involved with something, take pictures of that activity.
• Other ideas that you come up with for what to include.

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Ketchup Day! OOPS, I mean Catch-up day. Today is a day you can use to get caught up on the work that has been assigned so far. Below is a list of thinks that you can work on to get caught. Also, click on the link in the right hand column that says - Tech Lit Assignments List of Daily Assignments-Do Now's. That link goes to a page that lists the assignments for all the days starting with the most recent day and going back in time.

Here is a list of the things that have been assigned so far:

1. Name Banner in Photoshop for the top of your CDRom, suggested size: 800 pixels by 100 pixels high.
2. Save Name banner as a .jpg file. Save in your images directory under your CDRom directory.
3. Link Buttons in Photoshop for the various pages such as Home, Photos, etc., see list below
4. Save link button as .jpg files. Save in your images directory under your CDRom directory.
5. Put name banner and link buttons on your basepage of your CDRom. Remember to use the Picture Tool, not Open File when placing pictures on your CDRom.
6. Create a new page in Mediator Pro for each button.
7. Associate each button on the basepage to the new page you created. For example, link your Writings button to your Writing page by right clicking on the button and choosing Events.
8. Create a Sub-Banner for each page in your CDRom using Photoshop. The subbanner suggested size is 300 pixels wide by 40 pixels high. Save each subbanner as a .jpg file.
9. Place each sub-banner on it's corresponding page in Mediator Pro. For example, place your Writings sub-banner on the Writings page in Mediator.
10. Last of all, SAVE your CDRom then Test your links by clicking on the RUN arrow at the top of Mediator.

When you are done with all that, please see Mr. Lamothe about taking pictures with the Digital SLR camera.

List of Buttons

• Home
• Writings
• Readings
• Personal
• Art
• Photography or Photos
• Video
• Graphic Arts
• Any additional buttons that you need for other pages that you think of.

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Please continue to convert your link buttons in Photoshop to .jpg files. We will be going over the instructions again today in class shortly after class begins. After you have saved all your buttons, open your CDRom portfolio and continue to create pages for each button. To open Mediator Pro, look for Matchware on the start menu.

Below is the link to the CDRom instructions. Please click on the link to the instructions and WAIT for me to give the go ahead to open Mediator Pro.
CD Rom Creation Instructions

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Today we will begin creating your CDRom portfolios using Mediator Pro. We will be going over the instructions in class shortly after class begins. First though please open your buttons and your banner that your are going to use. Once you have that done, make any last minute changes to your buttons and your banner.

Below is the link to the CDRom instructions. Please click on the link to the instructions and WAIT for me to give the go ahead to open Mediator Pro.
CD Rom Creation Instructions

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Please continue creating link buttons for your portfolio. Suggested size for buttons is 120 pixels wide by 25 pixels high. Some longer link button will require you to make your buttons 150 or more pixels wide.

List of Buttons

• Home
• Writings
• Readings
• Personal
• Art
• Photography or Photos
• Video
• Graphic Arts
• Any additional buttons that you need for other pages that you think of.

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Today you will be creating link buttons for your portfolio. We will be going over the details of how to create the buttons today in class. Follow the same method for creating a banner. Suggested size for buttons is 120 pixels wide by 20 pixels high. Some longer link button will require you to make your buttons 150 or more pixels wide.

List of Buttons

• Home
• Writings
• Readings
• Personal
• Art
• Photography or Photos
• Video
• Graphic Arts
• Any additional buttons that you need for other pages that you think of.

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Please explore some educational websites today. You can click on the link below for suggestions. The History Matters link and the Quoteland links are good suggestions.
Websites to Explore

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Your Choice Day. Please work on something of your choice from the list below. ALSO, today we are start to show documentary films. You may multi-task by working on something and wathching the film at the same time. You may also choose to just look at the film. PLEASE DO NOT take this as an opportunity to talk and socialize, please work QUIETLY so that people can hear the films.

1. Personal Video Introduction
2. Your Name Banner in Photoshop.
3. You Graphic Works of Art inspired from websites like Digital Blasphemy
   Digital Blasphemy
4. Your 3D Graphic Works of Art.
5. Documentary Film that is showing.
6. Your future plans.

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Continue to work on writing a personal video introduction for your CDRom portfolio. It should be at least 1 minute long. Your written version will also go onto your CDRom portfolio so you need to be sure that all the grammar is correct such as spelling, capitol letters, complete sentences, periods, etc.

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!! When you have finished writing your introduction and have timed it to see if it's at least one minute long, you need to PRACTICE it many time so that you can read it-PERFORM-it very well without hesitations. You should almost have it memorized.

The introduction should include:

1. Information about your goals and dreams for your life
2. Information about your goals and dreams for the world, your city, your neighborhood, etc.
3. Your Talents and skills
4. What you have accomplished in your life
5. what you would like to accomplish in your life
6. Your future plans.

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Please work on writing a personal video introduction for your CDRom portfolio. It should include information about your goals and dreams for your life and for the world. Imagine that you are telling someone all about you and what you are like, what your talents are, what you have accomplished in your life. Please give many details and try to make it as interesting as possible. It should show your viewers WHO you are as a person. You will be filming your introduction and eventually placing it on your CDRom portfolio. It needs to be at least 1 minute long.

You will be filmed in front of a blue/green screen similar to the way they do it in Hollywood movies. In place of the blue background color you will be putting other video footage and/or still photos that are related to what you are saying in your introduction.

Please open up Microsoft Word to write your video introduction. The first thing you should do when you create a new document is to save it on your H Drive (Network Drive) in your grade directory, i.e. grade9, grade10 etc.

When you have finished with your first draft please follow the folling recommendations

1. Time your intro so that it is at least 1 minute long. Say it softly to yourself when practicing.
2. Practice, practice, practice, until you can read it smoothly. Read it at a medium pace, not to fast, not too slow.
3. Make the font so that it is around size 42.

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Please work on your graphic works of art. Experiment with your tools such as 3D, custom shapes, and various filters. You should be creating a number of art works. You are beginning to develop a body of work. You can go to the sample works that you have look at last week on Digital Blasphemy. Continue to look at that site and other art sites for ideas and inspiration.
Digital Blasphemy

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Think of yourself as a computer graphics artist that is create a great work of art. An important part of being an artist is to look at work that other artists have created. Please go to the Digital Blasphemy website to get ideas and inspiration for your own works of art. Take your time and look carefully at what they have created.
Digital Blasphemy

If you would like, you can continue to work on your own digital works of art after you have looked at the Digital Blasphemy website and other art websites.

1. In Photoshop, create a new file. Suggested size for the file is 600 pixels wide by 600 pixels high.


2. Save the images right away in your images directory. Click save every few minutes in case the computer freezes or something else happens.


3. Put in a background gradient fill.


4. Add a new layer.


5. At the top, Click on Filter ->Render ->3D Transform.


6. Choose one of the shapes: cylinder, Sphere, or cube then draw the shape in the box.


7. Click on the Trackball Tool and then spin the shape around until all the checkerboard disappears, then click OK.


8. Apply filters to the 3D layer such as Poster Edges. To get to Poster Edges, go to Filters ->Artistic ->Poster Edges.


9. Douple click on the layer and experiment with the checkboxes there.

 

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Please work on creating a new 3D graphic using Photoshop. Think of yourself as a computer graphics artist that is create a great work of art. A few hints are below. Also, I suggest you check out the Digital Blasphemy to get ideas and inspiration.
Digital Blasphemy

1. In Photoshop, create a new file. Suggested size for the file is 600 pixels wide by 600 pixels high.


2. Save the images right away in your images directory. Click save every few minutes in case the computer freezes or something else happens.


3. Put in a background gradient fill.


4. Add a new layer.


5. At the top, Click on Filter ->Render ->3D Transform.


6. Choose one of the shapes: cylinder, Sphere, or cube then draw the shape in the box.


7. Click on the Trackball Tool and then spin the shape around until all the checkerboard disappears, then click OK.


8. Apply filters to the 3D layer such as Poster Edges. To get to Poster Edges, go to Filters ->Artistic ->Poster Edges.


9. Douple click on the layer and experiment with the checkboxes there.

 

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Continue working on your name banner for your CDRom portfolio. Experiment with the tools that we learned about such as gradient fill tool and your text tool. Create several verions of a name banner with different colors, fonts, and shapes.

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Today we will be creating a name banner for your CDRom portfolios. We will be going over in class how to do that.

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Today we will be setting up you directories on your network drives. I will explain what that means and how to do that.

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Yesterday we talked about various things that we will be doing in tech class. Please read the class syllabus to go over the details on what the requirements are. See link below.

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Welcome to Tech Literacy. Please take a few minutes to explore the class web site. Definately you should read the class syllabus to get an overview and details on what the requirements are. See link below.

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FINALS TODAY. You will be presenting your CD Rom for your Final.
Period 2 Final: Friday, 8:10am to 9:50am.
Period 3 Final: Wednesday, 8:10 am to 9:50 am.
Period 6 Final: Friday, 10:00am to 11:45am.
You will need to PASS IN your checkoff list on the day of the final and a self assesment. PLEASE DO NOT CHECKOFF ANY WORK THAT YOU HAVE NOT FINISHED.

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FINALS THIS WEEK. LAST day to finish up your CD Rom. You will be presenting your CD Rom for your Final.
Period 2 Final: Friday, 8:10am to 9:50am.
Period 3 Final: Wednesday, 8:10 am to 9:50 am.
Period 6 Final: Friday, 10:00am to 11:45am.
You will need to PASS IN your checkoff list on the day of the final. PLEASE DO NOT CHECKOFF ANY WORK THAT YOU HAVE NOT FINISHED.

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FINALS THIS WEEK. Only one more day to finish up your CD Rom. You will be presenting your CD Rom for your Final.
Period 2 Final: Friday, 8:10am to 9:50am.
Period 3 Final: Wednesday, 8:10 am to 9:50 am.
Period 6 Final: Friday, 10:00am to 11:45am.
You will need to PASS IN your checkoff list on the day of the final. PLEASE DO NOT CHECKOFF ANY WORK THAT YOU HAVE NOT FINISHED.

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Only TWO more work days left to finish your assignments. Please work on completing your Excel and MS Access assignments. Also, continue to work on finishing all previously assigned work for your CD Rom Portfolio. PLEASE DO NOT CHECKOFF ANY WORK THAT YOU HAVE NOT FINISHED.

MS Excel Spread Sheet Research Assignment

MS Access Database Assignment

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Please work on completing your Excel and MS Access assignments. Also, continue to work on finishing all previously assigned work for your CD Rom Portfolio. PLEASE DO NOT CHECKOFF ANY WORK THAT YOU HAVE NOT FINISHED.

MS Excel Spread Sheet Research Assignment

MS Access Database Assignment

Checkoff List

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Also, please use the checkoff list to see what you need to work on. Continue to work on finishing all previously assigned work for your CD Rom Portfolio. PLEASE DO NOT CHECKOFF ANY WORK THAT YOU HAVE NOT FINISHED.

MS Excel Spread Sheet Research Assignment

MS Access Database Assignment

Checkoff List

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Continue to work on finishing all previously assigned work for your CD Rom Portfolio. Please look at the checkoff list ans use it as a guide for what work you need to finish. PLEASE DO NOT CHECKOFF ANY WORK THAT YOU HAVE NOT FINISHED.

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Continue to work on finishing all previously assigned work for your CD Rom Portfolio. Please look at the checkoff list and use it as a guide for what work you need to finish. PLEASE DO NOT CHECKOFF ANY WORK THAT YOU HAVE NOT FINISHED.

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Today we are working on finishing all previously assigned work for your CD Rom Portfolio. Please look at the checkoff list ans use it as a guide for what work you need to finish. PLEASE DO NOT CHECKOFF ANY WORK THAT YOU HAVE NOT FINISHED.

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We are presenting slide shows TODAY. Please be prepared to present your show. Make any last minute changes while you are waiting to present. Practice, practice, practice your show, especially the additionals comments that you have to remember.

• How many slides? Enough to tell a good story about your person, probably around 15 slides. You need to include many interesting details. You should be thinking about making sure your audience will have a very good idea what you person is all about.
• Practice your slide show to yourself or a classmate. Pretend you are saying it in front of a group. You could also go upstairs to the writing center and practice it there with one of our writing tutors.
• Present your show with ENERGY and ENTHUSIASM!
• Put in a couple of thoughts in the notes section of each slide.
• Re-read your Internet Research Techniques doc before you practice your show to refresh your memory of interesting facts about your person.
• PLEASE USE ONLY ONE SENTENCE PER SLIDE.
• Try to make the show interesting. Look for different and interesting facts about the person.
• Put in at lease one news item about the person.
• Start with an introduction that tells what that person is all about, what their essence is.
• Tell about how your person has inspired others. Give specific examples.
• What impace have they had on the world?
• Put in YOUR opinion of the person or what they accomplished.
• Make a conclusion for your show.

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On Tuesday I will be calling on people to do your slide show. Students not ready when called on will receive a failing grade. Below are some recommendations.

If you have already presented your show, please go back to working on your CDRom. Finish any work you have not completed.

• How many slides? Enough to tell a good story about your person, probably around 15 slides. You need to include many interesting details. You should be thinking about making sure your audience will have a very good idea what you person is all about.
• Practice your slide show to yourself or a classmate. Pretend you are saying it in front of a group. You could also go upstairs to the writing center and practice it there with one of our writing tutors.
• Present your show with ENERGY and ENTHUSIASM!
• Put in a couple of thoughts in the notes section of each slide.
• Re-read your Internet Research Techniques doc before you practice your show to refresh your memory of interesting facts about your person.
• PLEASE USE ONLY ONE SENTENCE PER SLIDE.
• Try to make the show interesting. Look for different and interesting facts about the person.
• Put in at lease one news item about the person.
• Start with an introduction that tells what that person is all about, what their essence is.
• Tell about how your person has inspired others. Give specific examples.
• What impace have they had on the world?
• Put in YOUR opinion of the person or what they accomplished.
• Make a conclusion for your show.

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SLIDESHOW DUE TODAY, FRIDAY, MAY15. On Monday I will be calling on people to do your slide show. Students not ready when called on will receive a failing grade. Below are some recommendations.

• How many slides? Enough to tell a good story about your person, probably around 15 slides. You need to include many interesting details. You should be thinking about making sure your audience will have a very good idea what you person is all about.
• Practice your slide show to yourself or a classmate. Pretend you are saying it in front of a group. You could also go upstairs to the writing center and practice it there with one of our writing tutors.
• Present your show with ENERGY and ENTHUSIASM!
• Put in a couple of thoughts in the notes section of each slide.
• Re-read your Internet Research Techniques doc before you practice your show to refresh your memory of interesting facts about your person.
• PLEASE USE ONLY ONE SENTENCE PER SLIDE.
• Try to make the show interesting. Look for different and interesting facts about the person.
• Put in at lease one news item about the person.
• Start with an introduction that tells what that person is all about, what their essence is.
• Tell about how your person has inspired others. Give specific examples.
• What impace have they had on the world?
• Put in YOUR opinion of the person or what they accomplished.
• Make a conclusion for your show.

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Please continue to work on your slideshow today. Below are some guidelines for your show.

• PLEASE USE ONLY ONE SENTENCE PER SLIDE.
• Put a couple of additional ideas-points of information in the notes section of your slides.
• Try to make the show interesting. Look for different and interesting facts about the person.
• Put in at lease one news item about the person.
• Start with an introduction that tells what that person is all about, what their essence is.
• Tell about how your person has inspired others. Give specific examples.
• What impace have they had on the world?

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Continue to work on your slideshow today. Below are some guidelines for your show.

• PLEASE USE ONLY ONE SENTENCE PER SLIDE.
• Put a couple of additional ideas-points of information in the notes section of your slides.
• Try to make the show interesting. Look for different and interesting facts about the person.
• Put in at lease one news item about the person.
• Start with an introduction that tells what that person is all about, what their essence is.
• Tell about how your person has inspired others. Give specific examples.
• What impace have they had on the world?

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Please continue to work on your slideshow today. Below are some guidelines for your show.

• PLEASE USE ONLY ONE SENTENCE PER SLIDE.
• Put a couple of additional ideas-points of information in the notes section of your slides.
• Try to make the show interesting. Look for different and interesting facts about the person.
• Put in at lease one news item about the person.
• Start with an introduction that tells what that person is all about, what their essence is.
• Tell about how your person has inspired others. Give specific examples.
• What impace have they had on the world?

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Continue to work on completing your slideshow. If anyone is ready today they can present if they have practiced first. Below are some recommendations.

• How many slides? Enough to tell a good story about your person, probably around 15 slides. You need to include many interesting details. You should be thinking about making sure your audience will have a very good idea what you person is all about.
• Practice your slide show to yourself or a classmate. Pretend you are saying it in front of a group. You could also go upstairs to the writing center and practice it there with one of our writing tutors.
• Present your show with ENERGY and ENTHUSIASM!
• Put in a couple of thoughts in the notes section of each slide.
• Re-read your Internet Research Techniques doc before you practice your show to refresh your memory of interesting facts about your person.
• PLEASE USE ONLY ONE SENTENCE PER SLIDE.
• Try to make the show interesting. Look for different and interesting facts about the person.
• Put in at lease one news item about the person.
• Start with an introduction that tells what that person is all about, what their essence is.
• Tell about how your person has inspired others. Give specific examples.
• What impace have they had on the world?
• Put in YOUR opinion of the person or what they accomplished.
• Make a conclusion for your show.

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Please work on completing your slideshow. On Monday we will begin to present the slideshow to the class. Below are some recommendations.

• How many slides? Enough to tell a good story about your person, probably around 15 slides. You need to include many interesting details. You should be thinking about making sure your audience will have a very good idea what you person is all about.
• Practice your slide show to yourself or a classmate. Pretend you are saying it in front of a group. You could also go upstairs to the writing center and practice it there with one of our writing tutors.
• Present your show with ENERGY and ENTHUSIASM!
• Put in a couple of thoughts in the notes section of each slide.
• Re-read your Internet Research Techniques doc before you practice your show to refresh your memory of interesting facts about your person.
• PLEASE USE ONLY ONE SENTENCE PER SLIDE.
• Try to make the show interesting. Look for different and interesting facts about the person.
• Put in at lease one news item about the person.
• Start with an introduction that tells what that person is all about, what their essence is.
• Tell about how your person has inspired others. Give specific examples.
• What impace have they had on the world?
• Put in YOUR opinion of the person or what they accomplished.
• Make a conclusion for your show.

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Continue to work on your slideshow today. Below are some guidelines for your show.

• PLEASE USE ONLY ONE SENTENCE PER SLIDE.
• Put a couple of additional ideas-points of information in the notes section of your slides.
• Try to make the show interesting. Look for different and interesting facts about the person.
• Put in at lease one news item about the person.
• Start with an introduction that tells what that person is all about, what their essence is.
• Tell about how your person has inspired others. Give specific examples.
• What impace have they had on the world?

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Please work on your slideshow today. Below are some guidelines for your show.

• PLEASE USE ONLY ONE SENTENCE PER SLIDE.
• Put a couple of additional ideas-points of information in the notes section of your slides.
• Try to make the show interesting. Look for different and interesting facts about the person.
• Put in at lease one news item about the person.
• Start with an introduction that tells what that person is all about, what their essence is.
• Tell about how your person has inspired others. Give specific examples.
• What impace have they had on the world?

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1. You should be finished with your research today. Please begin your slideshow on your person today when you have finished your research.
2. Finish Your Research
3. Begin your slideshow.

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1. Please finish your research today. You need 6 sources at least.
2. Copy what you have read into your Internet Research Techniques document (MS Word). Each different source goes into a new row. Don't forget to put in your website name as the source and the web address under that.
3. Write IN YOUR OWN WORDS what you have read about. (in right column/MY WORDS column)

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1. Please continue to read about your person. I suggest finding a news article about your person.
2. Copy what you have read into your Internet Research Techniques document (MS Word). Each different source goes into a new row. Don't forget to put in your website name as the source and the web address under that.
3. Write IN YOUR OWN WORDS what you have read about. (in right column/MY WORDS column)

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Please do not start your Power Point slideshow until Mr. L checks your research document. You will be using your right hand column (your own words) of your Word doc as the foundation for your slideshow.

If you have not picked a person yet, click on this link and look at the list. Then see Mr. Lamothe to see if the person you want to research is already taken.
Research People Choices

 

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1. Continue read, read, reading about your person. QUIET - QUIET - QUIET PLEASE!
2. Copy what you have read into your Internet Research Techniques document (MS Word). Each different source goes into a new row. Don't forget to put in your website name as the source and the web address under that.
3. Write IN YOUR OWN WORDS what you have read about. (in right column/MY WORDS column)

Instructions for Creating MS Word DOC

Please do not start your Power Point slideshow until Mr. L checks your research document. You will be using your right hand column (your own words) of your Word doc as the foundation for your slideshow.

If you have not picked a person yet, click on this link and look at the list. Then see Mr. Lamothe to see if the person you want to research is already taken.
Research People Choices

 

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1. READ-READ-READ ABOUT YOUR PERSON YOU ARE RESEARCHING. QUIET - QUIET - QUIET PLEASE!
2. Copy what you have read into your Internet Research Techniques document (MS Word). Each different source goes into a new row. Don't forget to put in your website name as the source and the web address under that.
3. Write IN YOUR OWN WORDS what you have read about. (in right column/MY WORDS column)

Instructions for Creating MS Word DOC

Please do not start your Power Point slideshow until Mr. L checks your research document. You will be using your right hand column (your own words) of your Word doc as the foundation for your slideshow.

If you have not picked a person yet, click on this link and look at the list. Then see Mr. Lamothe to see if the person you want to research is already taken.
Research People Choices

 

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Today you are starting to research your person. Please follow closely the directions on the link below which tells you how the MS Word doc should look. PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BEFORE YOU PASTE IT INTO YOUR WORD DOC. PLEASE DO NOT PASTE ANYTHING INTO YOUR WORD DOC THAT YOU HAVE NOT READ.
Instructions for Creating MS Word DOC

Please do not start your Power Point slideshow until Mr. L checks your research document. You will be using your right hand column (your own words) of your Word doc as the foundation for your slideshow.

If you have not picked a person yet, click on this link and look at the list. Then see Mr. Lamothe to see if the person you want to research is already taken.
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Today we are beginning a new project. You will be researching a person that you will be writing a report about. You will also be doing a slide show on that person and presenting it to the class.

Today you will be picking a person from the list below. Look at the list and do some preliminary research on someone you might be interested in and decide if that is the person you want to research. I recommend looking at at least 3 people before you decide.

Research People Choices

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Writing Page Links Day: Today I would like you to focus on creating links to all the poems and writings that you have done. Please follow instructions/steps below.

1. Open Photoshop and Create Link Buttons for Each of the Poems that you have written. I would recommend making these links a little bit bigger, say 150 pixels wide by 50 pixels high.
2. Save each link button first as a Photoshop file, (.psd) then as a .jpg file. Save them in your images directory under your CD Rom directory.
3. Open Mediator Pro (Matchware).
4. Place all link buttons on the Writings page using the picture tool.
5. Create a NEW page for each poem, then associate those pages with your BASE page.
6. Place a text box on each page, then paste the poem into the text box.
7. Make the text font a MEDIUM size and pick a font that looks good and that can be clearly read.
8. Right click on that text box, click on the text tab, and enable the scroll bar.
9. OPTIONAL BUT REALLY GOOD: Place an illustration that you did or a photo that you took next to the poem.
10. Link the Link buttons on the Writings page to each poem.
11. Click Save then Run it to test the links.

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Writing Page Links Day: Today I would like you to focus on creating links to all the poems and writings that you have done. Please follow instructions/steps below.

1. Open Photoshop and Create Link Buttons for Each of the Poems that you have written. I would recommend making these links a little bit bigger, say 150 pixels wide by 50 pixels high.
2. Save each link button first as a Photoshop file, (.psd) then as a .jpg file. Save them in your images directory under your CD Rom directory.
3. Open Mediator Pro (Matchware).
4. Place all link buttons on the Writings page using the picture tool.
5. Create a NEW page for each poem, then associate those pages with your BASE page.
6. Place a text box on each page, then paste the poem into the text box.
7. Make the text font a MEDIUM size and pick a font that looks good and that can be clearly read.
8. Right click on that text box, click on the text tab, and enable the scroll bar.
9. OPTIONAL BUT REALLY GOOD: Place an illustration that you did or a photo that you took next to the poem.
10. Link the Link buttons on the Writings page to each poem.
11. Click Save then Run it to test the links.

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Please continue working on your poems. If you finish 2 Haiku poems, try writing other kinds of poems. When you have a few done, place them on your CD Rom portfolio. Create links in Photoshop for each poem and create a page in your CD Rom for each poem. Then link the link buttons to the poems.
Click on the link below for the details of what a Haiku poem is.

Haiku Poem Description

Once you have finished the poems, create link buttons for each poem using Photoshop. Then create a separate page for each poem and link to the actual poem in your CDRom. When you are done, you should continue on with one of the other writing assignments that are coming up.

Addtional Writing Assignment to Work on:

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Writing Assignment: Write 2 Haiku poems. Please begin writing 2 Haiku poems. Use MS Word to write the poems. Please take you time and work hard to write a great poem. Please do not rush through this assignment. THINK, Think, THINK about how you can make an excellent poem. Poetry is THE CREATIVE USE OF LANGUAGE.
Click on the link below for the details of what a Haiku poem is.

Haiku Poem Description

Once you have finished the poems, create link buttons for each poem using Photoshop. Then create a separate page for each poem and link to the actual poem in your CDRom. When you are done, you should continue on with one of the other writing assignments that are coming up.

Addtional Writing Assignment to Work on:

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Today I am going to be filming at the Career Fair which gives students one extra day to complete last minutes work that needs to be done. PLEASE USE YOUR CHECKOFF LISTS. You can find them in the folders to the right of my desk. At the end of class, make sure you pass them back in. If you make any changes that you want me to check, please leave me a note.

If you are done, you may explore the web sites that I have listed on the websites to explore page:
Websites to Explore

Period 2: Tiffany and Trinece, please continue to work on your movies if you like. You could also help another student to start their movie. Make sure THEY drive.

Below is a link to the on line version of the checkoff list.

Tech Lit Checkoff list!

List of Buttons - Pages that are needed.

• Home
• Writings
• Readings
• Personal
• Art
• Photography or Photos
• Video
• Graphic Arts
• Any additional buttons that you need for other pages that you think of.

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PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHECKOFF LISTS READY TO BE COLLECTED. I will be checking your work today. Please open your CDROM portfolio and BE READY TO SHOW IT WHEN I CALL ON YOU. Whild you are waiting, you can make any last minute changes or additions that you need to. Below is a link to the on line version of the checkoff list.

Tech Lit Checkoff list!

List of Buttons - Pages that are needed.

• Home
• Writings
• Readings
• Personal
• Art
• Photography or Photos
• Video
• Graphic Arts
• Any additional buttons that you need for other pages that you think of.

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Video Day today and tomorrow. If you have not filmed your video introduction, you need to do it today or tomorrow. You should be very close to having all the assigned work done. If you are not close, I would suggest making your best effort to complete the work. There is only a couple of days left in the term. Use the Checkoff List, it will help you organize your work. Go through each item carefully. Please DO NOT check of anything unless you are absolutely sure you have completed it. Below is a link to the on line version of the checkoff list.

Tech Lit Checkoff list!

List of Buttons - Pages that are needed.

• Home
• Writings
• Readings
• Personal
• Art
• Photography or Photos
• Video
• Graphic Arts
• Any additional buttons that you need for other pages that you think of.

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I will be checking your work on Thursday. Try to complete everything today or by Thursday at the latest. If you are not close, I would suggest making your best effort to complete the work. Use the Checkoff List, it will help you organize your work. Go through each item carefully. Please DO NOT check of anything unless you are absolutely sure you have completed it. Below is a link to the on line version of the checkoff list.

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List of Buttons - Pages that are needed.

• Home
• Writings
• Readings
• Personal
• Art
• Photography or Photos
• Video
• Graphic Arts
• Any additional buttons that you need for other pages that you think of.

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You should be very close to having all the assigned work done. If you are not close, I would suggest making your best effort to complete the work. There is only a couple of days left in the term. Use the Checkoff List, it will help you organize your work. Go through each item carefully. Please DO NOT check of anything unless you are absolutely sure you have completed it. Below is a link to the on line version of the checkoff list.

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List of Buttons - Pages that are needed.

• Home
• Writings
• Readings
• Personal
• Art
• Photography or Photos
• Video
• Graphic Arts
• Any additional buttons that you need for other pages that you think of.

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You only have a couple of days left to finish work assigned for the first term. On Thursday I will be checking student work in preparation for doing you grades. Please focus on completing your work.USE YOUR Checkoff List. Please DO NOT check of anything unless you are absolutely sure you have completed it. Below is a link to the on line version of the checkoff list.

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List of Buttons - Pages that are needed.

• Home
• Writings
• Readings
• Personal
• Art
• Photography or Photos
• Video
• Graphic Arts
• Any additional buttons that you need for other pages that you think of.

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USE YOUR Checkoff List. It is a good way to help you organize your work and to focus on what work you still need to complete. Please continue to work on the work that has been assigned so far. There is only one week left in the term. Go through each item carefully. Please DO NOT check of anything unless you are absolutely sure you have completed it. Below is a link to the on line version of the checkoff list.

Tech Lit Checkoff list!

List of Buttons - Pages that are needed.

• Home
• Writings
• Readings
• Personal
• Art
• Photography or Photos
• Video
• Graphic Arts
• Any additional buttons that you need for other pages that you think of.

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Please continue to work on the work that has been assigned so far. There is only one week left in the term. Use the Checkoff List, it will help you organize your work. Go through each item carefully. Please DO NOT check of anything unless you are absolutely sure you have completed it. Below is a link to the on line version of the checkoff list.

Tech Lit Checkoff list!

List of Buttons - Pages that are needed.

• Home
• Writings
• Readings
• Personal
• Art
• Photography or Photos
• Video
• Graphic Arts
• Any additional buttons that you need for other pages that you think of.

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Continue working on all the assigned work. Use the Checkoff List, it will help you organize your work. Please DO NOT check of anything unless you are absolutely sure you have completed it. Please turn in your checkoff list at the end of each class. Also, below is a link to the on line version of the checkoff list.

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Today we are beginning to work on getting all work done. You will be receiving a checkoff list to help you organize what work you need to finish. Pleae DO NOT check of anything unless you are absolutely sure you have completed it. Please turn in your checkoff list at the end of each class. Also, below is a link to the on line version of the checkoff list.

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NEW ASSIGNMENT: CREATE A WRITING PAGE. Today your assignment is to create a Writing page on your CD Rom. On that page will be links to all writing that you have done so far in your other classes and other years. That includes poems, essays, short stories, and other papers, etc. You will be linking them the same way that you linked the book reports except you will be using a link button instead of a thumbnail of the book cover.

1. Find something that you have written and open it. You probably have things that you have written in you H drive.
2. Create a link button in Photoshop. The size of the button will depend on how long the title is of your short story, essay, poem, etc. It could be 200 or 250 pixels wide if it's a little longer. Also, you could make it a two line button and make it 150 wide by 50 pixels high for example. You decide on the design - size of the button.
3. Save that button as a .jpg file and insert it onto your writing page.
4. Create a new page in your CD Rom that will contain a text box for the essay, poem, etc.
5. Create a text box on that page and copy and paste your essay, poem into that text box.
6. Go back to your writing page and link the button to the new page you just created
7. Save it, then test it by clicking on the Run arrow.

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Book Reports Should be done TODAY - Friday! Everyone, please open your CD Rom portfolio and work on linking your book reports. If you are done, open your CD Rom and run it. Once I have checked it, you can go to the Websites to Explore page and explore the educational sites.

If you are not done, please continue to work on linking them. You will need a thumbnail image of the cover of the books that will act as links to the book report pages in your CD Roms. You may get thumbnail images from websites that tell about or sell the books.

To save an image from a web page, right click on the image and click on Save Image As, then save it in you images directory under your CD Rom directory.

You May also use this time to get caught up on other work that you have due.

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MCAS DAY - QUIET WORK DAY - QUIET WORK DAY - QUIET WORK DAY - QUIET WORK DAY - QUIET WORK DAY!

Book Reports Should be done by Friday. That includes placing them onto your CD Rom. You will need a thumbnail image of the cover of the books that will act as links to the book report pages in your CD Roms. You may get thumbnail images from websites that tell about or sell the books.

To save an image from a web page, right click on the image and click on Save Image As, then save it in you images directory under your CD Rom directory.

You May also use this time to get caught up on other work that you have due.

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QUIET WORK DAY - QUIET WORK DAY - QUIET WORK DAY - QUIET WORK DAY - QUIET WORK DAY!

You should focus on finishing your book reports and work on adding them to your CD Portfolios. You will need a thumbnail image of the cover of the books that will act as links to the book report pages in your CD Roms. You may get thumbnail images from websites that tell about or sell the books.

To save an image from a web page, right click on the image and click on Save Image As, then save it in you images directory under your CD Rom directory.

You May also use this time to get caught up on other work that you have due.

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QUIET WORK DAY - QUIET WORK DAY - QUIET WORK DAY - QUIET WORK DAY - QUIET WORK DAY!

Today you should be begin putting your book reports onto your CD Rom Portfolios. You will need a thumbnail image of the cover of the books that will act as links to the book report pages in your CD Roms. You may get thumbnail images from websites that tell about or sell the books.

To save an image from a web page, right click on the image and click on Save Image As, then save it in you images directory under your CD Rom directory.

You May also use this time to get caught up on other work that you have due.

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You should be almost done with your book reports. Please continue to work on writing you book reports. You should be making substantial progress today. You can use the below work doc sample as a template. Copy the sample and paste it into a new word doc for each page. Students should be working on book reports and other assigned work if you finish your book reports.

NOTE: You will need a thumbnail image of the cover of the book to use as a link to the book report in mediator pro. You may get the thumbnail from the Internet or you can scan in the cover.

Below is a link to the instructions and a link to a sample page in MS Word.

Book Report Instructions

Sample/Template MS Word Doc for how to format the page.

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Please continue to work on writing you book reports. You should be making substantial progress today. You can use the below work doc sample as a template. Copy the sample and paste it into a new word doc for each page. Students should be working on book reports and other assigned work if you finish your book reports.

NOTE: You will need a thumbnail image of the cover of the book to use as a link to the book report in mediator pro. You may get the thumbnail from the Internet or you can scan in the cover.

Below is a link to the instructions and a link to a sample page in MS Word.

Book Report Instructions

Sample/Template MS Word Doc for how to format the page.

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We are beginning a new assignment today. You will be writing 5 book reports on 5 books you have read. (see the instructions below) We will also continue to film your introductions until we are done. While we are filming, students should be working on your book reports and other assigned work.

Please follow closely the instructions for doing book report. Below is a link to the instructions and a link to a sample page in MS Word.

Book Report Instructions

Sample/Template MS Word Doc for how to format the page.

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Today we will continue filming our intros. If you have finished filming, continue working on your CD Roms.

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Documentary Film Day 2! Today we will be watching a documentary film. Please pay attention to both the content of the movie and the various filming and editing techniques. I will be asking people to point out various things that they observed in the movies.

While you are waiting for the movies to begin, please work on either your personal introduction or other work that you need to get caught up on.

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Documentary Film Day! Today we will be watching some documentary films. Please pay attention to both the content of the movie and the various filming and editing techniques. I will be asking people to point out various things that they observed in the movies.

While you are waiting for the movies to begin, please work on either your personal introduction or other work that you need to get caught up on.

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More filming today. Please make any final changes to your introduction. We are going to begin filming today. Practice saying out loud your introduction several times so that you can say it smoothly.

1. Time your intro so that it is at least 1 minute long. Say it softly to yourself when practicing.
2. Practice, practice, practice, until you can read it smoothly. Read it at a medium pace, not to fast, not too slow.
3. Make the font so that it is around size 42.

If you have not finished, please go back over what you have written and look for ways to improve it for content and grammar. It should include information about your goals and dreams for your life and for the world. Imagine that you are telling someone all about you and what you are like, what your talents are, what you have accomplished in your life. Please give many details and try to make it as interesting as possible. It should show your viewers WHO you are as a person. You will be filming your introduction and eventually placing it on your CDRom portfolio. It needs to be at least 1 minute long.

You will be filmed in front of a blue screen similar to the way they do it in Hollywood movies. In place of the blue background color you will be putting other video footage and/or still photos that are related to what you are saying in your introduction.

Please open up Microsoft Word to write your video introduction. The first thing you should do when you create a new document is to save it on your H Drive (Network Drive) in your grade directory, i.e. grade9, grade10 etc.

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Please make any final changes to your introduction. We are going to begin filming today. Practice saying out loud your introduction several times so that you can say it smoothly.

1. Time your intro so that it is at least 1 minute long. Say it softly to yourself when practicing.
2. Practice, practice, practice, until you can read it smoothly. Read it at a medium pace, not to fast, not too slow.
3. Make the font so that it is around size 42.

If you have not finished, please go back over what you have written and look for ways to improve it for content and grammar. It should include information about your goals and dreams for your life and for the world. Imagine that you are telling someone all about you and what you are like, what your talents are, what you have accomplished in your life. Please give many details and try to make it as interesting as possible. It should show your viewers WHO you are as a person. You will be filming your introduction and eventually placing it on your CDRom portfolio. It needs to be at least 1 minute long.

You will be filmed in front of a blue screen similar to the way they do it in Hollywood movies. In place of the blue background color you will be putting other video footage and/or still photos that are related to what you are saying in your introduction.

Please open up Microsoft Word to write your video introduction. The first thing you should do when you create a new document is to save it on your H Drive (Network Drive) in your grade directory, i.e. grade9, grade10 etc.

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Please continue to work on writing a personal introduction for your CDRom portfolio. If you have finished your first draft, go back over what you have written and look for ways to improve it for content and grammar. It should include information about your goals and dreams for your life and for the world. Imagine that you are telling someone all about you and what you are like, what your talents are, what you have accomplished in your life. Please give many details and try to make it as interesting as possible. It should show your viewers WHO you are as a person. You will be filming your introduction and eventually placing it on your CDRom portfolio. It needs to be at least 1 minute long.

You will be filmed in front of a blue screen similar to the way they do it in Hollywood movies. In place of the blue background color you will be putting other video footage and/or still photos that are related to what you are saying in your introduction.

Please open up Microsoft Word to write your video introduction. The first thing you should do when you create a new document is to save it on your H Drive (Network Drive) in your grade directory, i.e. grade9, grade10 etc.

When you have finished with your first draft please follow the folling recommendations

1. Time your intro so that it is at least 1 minute long. Say it softly to yourself when practicing.
2. Practice, practice, practice, until you can read it smoothly. Read it at a medium pace, not to fast, not too slow.
3. Make the font so that it is around size 42.

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Please work on writing a personal introduction for your CDRom portfolio. It should include information about your goals and dreams for your life and for the world. Imagine that you are telling someone all about you and what you are like, what your talents are, what you have accomplished in your life. Please give many details and try to make it as interesting as possible. It should show your viewers WHO you are as a person. You will be filming your introduction and eventually placing it on your CDRom portfolio. It needs to be at least 1 minute long.

You will be filmed in front of a blue screen similar to the way they do it in Hollywood movies. In place of the blue background color you will be putting other video footage and/or still photos that are related to what you are saying in your introduction.

Please open up Microsoft Word to write your video introduction. The first thing you should do when you create a new document is to save it on your H Drive (Network Drive) in your grade directory, i.e. grade9, grade10 etc.

When you have finished with your first draft please follow the folling recommendations

1. Time your intro so that it is at least 1 minute long. Say it softly to yourself when practicing.
2. Practice, practice, practice, until you can read it smoothly. Read it at a medium pace, not to fast, not too slow.
3. Make the font so that it is around size 42.

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Please work on creating a new 3D graphic using Photoshop. Think of yourself as a computer graphics artist that is create a great work of art. A few hints are below. Also, I suggest you check out the Digital Blasphemy to get ideas and inspiration.
Digital Blasphemy

1. In Photoshop, create a new file. Suggested size for the file is 600 pixels wide by 600 pixels high.


2. Save the images right away in your images directory. Click save every few minutes in case the computer freezes or something else happens.


3. Put in a background gradient fill.


4. Add a new layer.


5. At the top, Click on Filter ->Render ->3D Transform.


6. Choose one of the shapes: cylinder, Sphere, or cube then draw the shape in the box.


7. Click on the Trackball Tool and then spin the shape around until all the checkerboard disappears, then click OK.


8. Apply filters to the 3D layer such as Poster Edges. To get to Poster Edges, go to Filters ->Artistic ->Poster Edges.


9. Douple click on the layer and experiment with the checkboxes there.



You may also work on the work listed below.

Here is a list of the things that have been assigned so far:

• Name Banner for top of your CDRom.
• Link Buttons for the various pages such as Home, Photos, etc., see list below
• Pages in Mediator Pro for the buttons to link to.
• Photos that you took.
• Photos that you modifies with Adobe Photoshop filters and other effects
• 3D Graphic and other Original Graphic Creations in Photoshop tha you created.
• Valentine Cards
• Thumbnails of all your photos and graphic works of arts.
• New pages in Mediator Pro for the large images. The thumbnails link to these pages.

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List of Buttons

• Home
• Writings
• Readings
• Personal
• Art
• Photography or Photos
• Video
• Graphic Arts
• Any additional buttons that you need for other pages that you think of.

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Check the list below to determine what additional work you need to complete. If you are sure you have completed the work listed below, you may go on to creating additional 3D graphics using Photoshop. Also, click on the link in the right hand column that says - Tech Lit Assignments List of Daily Assignments-Do Now's. That link goes to a page that lists the assignments for all the days starting with the most recent day and going back in time.

Here is a list of the things that have been assigned so far:

• Name Banner for top of your CDRom.
• Link Buttons for the various pages such as Home, Photos, etc., see list below
• Pages in Mediator Pro for the buttons to link to.
• Photos that you took.
• Photos that you modifies with Adobe Photoshop filters and other effects
• 3D Graphic and other Original Graphic Creations in Photoshop tha you created.
• Valentine Cards
• Thumbnails of all your photos and graphic works of arts.
• New pages in Mediator Pro for the large images. The thumbnails link to these pages.

List of Buttons

• Home
• Writings
• Readings
• Personal
• Art
• Photography or Photos
• Video
• Graphic Arts
• Any additional buttons that you need for other pages that you think of.

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Please continue to get caught up on the work that has been assigned so far. Below is a list of thinks that you can work on to get caught. Also, click on the link in the right hand column that says - Tech Lit Assignments List of Daily Assignments-Do Now's. That link goes to a page that lists the assignments for all the days starting with the most recent day and going back in time.

Here is a list of the things that have been assigned so far:

• Name Banner for top of your CDRom.
• Link Buttons for the various pages such as Home, Photos, etc., see list below
• Pages in Mediator Pro for the buttons to link to.
• Photos that you took.
• Photos that you modifies with Adobe Photoshop filters and other effects
• 3D Graphic and other Original Graphic Creations in Photoshop tha you created.
• Valentine Cards
• Thumbnails of all your photos and graphic works of arts.
• New pages in Mediator Pro for the large images. The thumbnails link to these pages.

List of Buttons

• Home
• Writings
• Readings
• Personal
• Art
• Photography or Photos
• Video
• Graphic Arts
• Any additional buttons that you need for other pages that you think of.

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Please continue to get caught up on the work that has been assigned so far. Below is a list of thinks that you can work on to get caught. Also, click on the link in the right hand column that says - Tech Lit Assignments List of Daily Assignments-Do Now's. That link goes to a page that lists the assignments for all the days starting with the most recent day and going back in time.

Here is a list of the things that have been assigned so far:

• Name Banner for top of your CDRom.
• Link Buttons for the various pages such as Home, Photos, etc., see list below
• Pages in Mediator Pro for the buttons to link to.
• Photos that you took.
• Photos that you modifies with Adobe Photoshop filters and other effects
• 3D Graphic and other Original Graphic Creations in Photoshop tha you created.
• Valentine Cards
• Thumbnails of all your photos and graphic works of arts.
• New pages in Mediator Pro for the large images. The thumbnails link to these pages.

List of Buttons

• Home
• Writings
• Readings
• Personal
• Art
• Photography or Photos
• Video
• Graphic Arts
• Any additional buttons that you need for other pages that you think of.

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Ketchup Day! OOPS, I mean Catch-up day. Today is a day you can use to get caught up on the work that has been assigned so far. Below is a list of thinks that you can work on to get caught. Also, click on the link in the right hand column that says - Tech Lit Assignments List of Daily Assignments-Do Now's. That link goes to a page that lists the assignments for all the days starting with the most recent day and going back in time.

Here is a list of the things that have been assigned so far:

• Name Banner for top of your CDRom.
• Link Buttons for the various pages such as Home, Photos, etc., see list below
• Pages in Mediator Pro for the buttons to link to.
• Photos that you took.
• Photos that you modifies with Adobe Photoshop filters and other effects
• 3D Graphic and other Original Graphic Creations in Photoshop tha you created.
• Valentine Cards
• Thumbnails of all your photos and graphic works of arts.
• New pages in Mediator Pro for the large images. The thumbnails link to these pages.

List of Buttons

• Home
• Writings
• Readings
• Personal
• Art
• Photography or Photos
• Video
• Graphic Arts
• Any additional buttons that you need for other pages that you think of.

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Welcome to Snowden's Open House. Below is an example of a typical assignment that we have been working on this week. Our daily assignment is posted on the class web site. Students come in to class and enter their attendance on line. After they sign in they check the assignment which you see below.

Your Assignment today is to create thumbnail images that will be used to link to larger versions of your pictures. This includes your photgraphs and your digital images that you created or will create. Below are links to instructions for creating thumbnail images, a couple sample pages of thumbnail links, and a website called Digital Blasphemy that features excellent graphic creations by digital graphic artists. Also, please create some new digital art works after looking at Digital Blasphemy.

We will be going over in class how to put these thumbnails on your CDRom and how to link to the larger versions of your images. Each image will need a description of how you did it. See sample graphics page below to get an idea of what I am talking about.

Creating Thumbnails for your CD Rom

Sample Graphics Links Page.
Please note the descriptions of the photos and images. You will need to create a description of your photos and graphics that include how you did it.

Check out this site for interesting samples of special graphics created by various digital artists
Digital Blasphemy

Another example of using thumbnail images to link to a larger image can be seen on.
Mr. Lamothe's images page.

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Your assignment today is to focus on writing descriptions of your images. Your will be using Mediator Pro to write your descriptions. For examples of descriptions, click on the link below that says Sample Graphics Links Page.

You may also continue to work on creating your thumbnail images, your photographs, and your graphic arts creations.

1. Open Mediator Pro, Start-> Programs-> Matchware-> Mediator Pro 7-> then click on Mediator and open your CDRom.
2. Highlight your page with the LARGE image. Previously I suggested putting the description next to the thumbnail but it's a better idea to put the description next to the large image. Thanks to Victoria for the idea.
3. Click on the Text Tool in the Tool Bar. (It's the Icon of the little T)
4. Draw a text box next to your large image. Type your description there. I would suggest making the font size 18 or something that is large enough to read easily.
5. Your description should include a technical description of how your created it, what tools in Photoshop you used, what filters you applied to the image, etc. It should also include something about where the image came from, i.e., you took the photo, someone else took the photo, you scanned it in, and so on.
6. Be sure to enable the scroll bar on the text box. To do that, right click on the text box, click on properties, click on the text tab, then click on the little check box that says enable scroll bar.
7. Test it by running the page. NOTE, your scroll bar does not work until you test it by running the CD.

Creating Thumbnails for your CD Rom

Sample Graphics Links Page.
Please note the descriptions of the photos and images. You will need to create a description of your photos and graphics that include how you did it.

Check out this site for interesting samples of special graphics created by various digital artists
Digital Blasphemy

Another example of using thumbnail images to link to a larger image can be seen on.
Mr. Lamothe's images page.

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Please continue to work on creating thumbnail images that will be used to link to larger versions of your pictures. If you have already finished creating thumbnails, try putting your thumbnail images onto your CDRom photo page or graphics page. This includes your photgraphs and your digital images that you created or will create. Below are links to instructions for creating thumbnail images, a couple sample pages of thumbnail links, and a website called Digital Blasphemy that features excellent graphic creations by digital graphic artists.

Students who have successfully created links using their thumbnail images can assist others who need assistance. Also, please create some new digital art works. Go to to Digital Blasphemy web site for inspiration and ideas on creating some new digital works of art.

Each image will need a description of how you did it. See sample graphics page below to get an idea of what I am talking about.

Creating Thumbnails for your CD Rom

Sample Graphics Links Page.
Please note the descriptions of the photos and images. You will need to create a description of your photos and graphics that include how you did it.

Check out this site for interesting samples of special graphics created by various digital artists
Digital Blasphemy

Another example of using thumbnail images to link to a larger image can be seen on.
Mr. Lamothe's images page.

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Your Assignment today is to create thumbnail images that will be used to link to larger versions of your pictures. This includes your photgraphs and your digital images that you created or will create. Below are links to instructions for creating thumbnail images, a couple sample pages of thumbnail links, and a website called Digital Blasphemy that features excellent graphic creations by digital graphic artists. Also, please create some new digital art works after looking at Digital Blasphemy.

We will be going over in class how to put these thumbnails on your CDRom and how to link to the larger versions of your images. Each image will need a description of how you did it. See sample graphics page below to get an idea of what I am talking about.

Creating Thumbnails for your CD Rom

Sample Graphics Links Page.
Please note the descriptions of the photos and images. You will need to create a description of your photos and graphics that include how you did it.

Check out this site for interesting samples of special graphics created by various digital artists
Digital Blasphemy

Another example of using thumbnail images to link to a larger image can be seen on.
Mr. Lamothe's images page.

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Please explore some educational websites today. You can click on the link below for suggestions. The History Matters link and the Quoteland links are good suggestions.
Websites to Explore

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Continue Valentine cards for your family and friends using Adobe Photoshop. Send your cards today once you are finished. Please be creative and use your background gradient fill, your shape tools, your 3D tools, various filters, and any other interesting Photoshop features. I suggest putting in new layers for each of your elements like shapes, photo compilations, etc. You can use photos and combine shapes and other affects on your photos.

If you like you could also continue working on creating your buttons using Photoshop.

The buttons you will need include:
• Home
• Writings
• Readings
• Personal
• Art
• Photos
• Graphic Arts
• Video
• A Button for Any additional categories.

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Today you will be creating Valentine cards for your family and friends using Adobe Photoshop. Please be creative and use your background gradient fill, your shape tools, your 3D tools, various filters, and any other interesting Photoshop features. I suggest putting in new layers for each of your elements like shapes, photo compilations, etc. You can use photos and combine shapes and other affects on your photos.

If you like you could also continue working on creating your buttons using Photoshop.

The buttons you will need include:
• Home
• Writings
• Readings
• Personal
• Art
• Photos
• Graphic Arts
• Video
• A Button for Any additional categories.

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Today you will be creating link buttons for your portfolio. We will be going over the details of how to create the buttons today in class. Follow the same method for creating a banner. Suggested size for buttons is 120 pixels wide by 25 pixels hign.

The buttons you will need include:
• Home
• Writings
• Readings
• Personal
• Art
• Photos
• Graphic Arts
• Video
• A Button for Any additional categories.

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Today we will begin to create your CD Rom Portfolio. I will be going over instructions on how to creat your CD Rom using an application called Mediator Pro. We will be going over the details of how to start it today in class. Also, directions are below if you would like to try getting started on your own.
CD Rom Creation Instructions

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Please work on your banner, your photos, and/or your 3D graphic. Next week we will be starting your CDRom portfolios and putting your banner, graphics, and your photos into your portfolio. Please have 5 photos without changes and 5 photos/graphic works of art that you have made modifications to such as filters, etc. Continue to work on creating works of art from photographs.
Where to get the photo:

• One of your photos you took with the class digital camera, your cell phone, or your digital camera.
• An actual picture that was previously printed that we will scan. Please bring you photos in on Monday. They can and should be photos from when you were little, photos when you were playing sports, photos of you dancing, playing an instrument, or other photos that show you or your family and friends. We can begin to scan in the photos any time you bring them in.
• New Gallery 4 Pictures Now Available - Click on Link in Right Hand Column
• Use a photo you took previously or one you take with the class camera
• A Photo from the class web site, you must credit where you got the photo so please either write it down or remember where you get the photo.
• A Photo that someone else took of YOU.
• A Photo from Mr. Lamothe's Photo web site:
  http://www.robertlamothe.net/photos
• Please DO NOT use a photo from the Internet except as noted above.

How to Save Images from a Web Browser

Also, there are a couple links below. One is for advanced techniques in Photoshop. If you would like to try some additional advanced technigues, clink on the link below and go to the tutorials. Anoter link is for some photos that I applied some special Adobe filters to. Take a look at my samples and try using them on a photos that you can get from the class web site.

Advanced Techniques at AbsoluteCross.com

Mr. Lamothe's Sample Photos with Photoshop filters.

How to Create a Banner Using Adobe Photoshop.

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Continue to work on creating works of art from photographs. You may also create some graphic art originals using shapes, spheres, and other Photoshop tools such as paint brushes, etc. These photographs art pieces and graphic art pieces will be put on your CDRom portfolio. At least 5 works should be on your portfolio.
Where to get the photo:

• New Gallery 4 Pictures Now Available - Click on Link in Right Hand Column
• Use a photo you took previously or one you take with the class camera
• A Photo from the class web site, you must credit where you got the photo so please either write it down or remember where you get the photo.
• A Photo that someone else took of YOU.
• A Photo from Mr. Lamothe's Photo web site:
  http://www.robertlamothe.net/photos
• Please DO NOT use a photo from the Internet except as noted above.

How to Save Images from a Web Browser

Also, there are a couple links below. One is for advanced techniques in Photoshop. If you would like to try some additional advanced technigues, clink on the link below and go to the tutorials. Anoter link is for some photos that I applied some special Adobe filters to. Take a look at my samples and try using them on a photos that you can get from the class web site.

Advanced Techniques at AbsoluteCross.com

Mr. Lamothe's Sample Photos with Photoshop filters.

How to Create a Banner Using Adobe Photoshop.

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Your assignment today is to create a digital work of art from a photograph. You will be using Photoshop filters and other Photoshop techniques to create your work of art. You may also work on your banner if you like but first start working on a photo. First find a photo and save it to you images directory under your grade directory. See link below for how to save images from a web site.
Where to get the photo:

• Use a photo you took previously or one you take with the class camera
• A Photo from the class web site, you must credit where you got the photo so please either write it down or remember where you get the photo.
• A Photo that someone else took of YOU.
• A Photo from Mr. Lamothe's Photo web site:
  http://www.robertlamothe.net/photos
• Please DO NOT use a photo from the Internet except as noted above.

How to Save Images from a Web Browser

Also, there are a couple links below. One is for advanced techniques in Photoshop. If you would like to try some additional advanced technigues, clink on the link below and go to the tutorials. Anoter link is for some photos that I applied some special Adobe filters to. Take a look at my samples and try using them on a photos that you can get from the class web site.

Advanced Techniques at AbsoluteCross.com

Mr. Lamothe's Sample Photos with Photoshop filters.

How to Create a Banner Using Adobe Photoshop.

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Please continue to work on your Photoshop banner. Create 3 or 4 versions using different looks, colors, fonts, etc. Today I will be showing you how to put shapes into your banner.

Also, there are a couple links below. One is for advanced techniques in Photoshop. If you would like to try some additional advanced technigues, clink on the link below and go to the tutorials. Anoter link is for some photos that I applied some special Adobe filters to. Take a look at my samples and try using them on a photos that you can get from the class web site.

Advanced Techniques at AbsoluteCross.com

Mr. Lamothe's Sample Photos with Photoshop filters.

How to Create a Banner Using Adobe Photoshop.

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Today we will be learning about Adobe Photoshop. We will be creating a name banner for your portfolio. You should create a 3 or 4 banners and pick the best one that will go on your CDRom portfolio. I will be going over the directions in class. In the mean time, you can get started by clicking on the link below and follow the directions there.

How to Create a Banner Using Adobe Photoshop.

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Please read THOUROUGHLY the tech literacy SYLLABUS. There is a lot of important information there. PLEASE NOTE: IN CLASS WORK IS A LARGE PART OF YOUR GRADE, 35 PER CENT. The link to the Syllabus is in the right hand column, second link down.

Also, take some time to look at the other information on the class site. At the bottom of the main home page are various links to educational web sites which may also explore today. Please look at only web sites that are linked from the class site today.

When you have thouroughly read the class syllabus and explored the class web site, you may explore other educational links. See Link Below:
Websites to Explore

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Hello, Welcome to the Tech Literacy Class. This is where your daily assignments will be. When you come in to class, the first thing you should do is to log on to the computer and go this site to see what your assignment will be. Also, you will need to sign in for attendance on line. You MUST sign in every day. The on-line attendance also records the time that you sign in and will keep a record of if you are late or not.

Important information about the class is on this web site. One of the most important things you will need to closely look at is the syllabus. The link to the syllabus is in the right hand column. PLEASE NOTE: IN CLASS WORK IS A LARGE PART OF YOUR GRADE, 35 PER CENT.

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On Wednesday during the final for periods 3 and 6 you will be presenting your CDRom portfolio. Please make sure all your links work and put as much as your work on the CD as possible. Please see the checkoff list for details.

Below is the checkoff list that includes both term 2 and term 1.
Tech Literacy Project List and CHECKOFF LIST

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On Wednesday during the final for periods 3 and 6 you will be presenting your CDRom portfolio. Please make sure all your links work and put as much as your work on the CD as possible. Please see the checkoff list for details.

Below is the checkoff list that includes both term 2 and term 1.
Tech Literacy Project List and CHECKOFF LIST

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Today is the last day to make last minute changes to your CD Rom portfolio. On Wednesday during the final for period 3 and 6. Please make sure all your links work and put as much as your work on the CD as possible. Please see the checkoff list for details.

On Wednesday you will be asked to present your CD To the Class.

Below is the checkoff list that includes both term 2 and term 1.
Tech Literacy Project List and CHECKOFF LIST

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ALL Work is DUE Today, FRIDAY, January 25. PLEASE OPEN ALL WORK YOU HAVE DONE SO FAR IN TERM 2 AND YOUR CDROM. TODAY I will be looking at all your work and collecting your CHECKOFF LIST AND SELF EVALUATION SHEET. You MUST pass in your checkoff list and self evaluation SHEET TODAY.

NEXT WEEK You will be asked to present your CDROM to the class during mid terms. Your CDROM Portfolio should include ALL WORK that has been assigned so far starting including Terms 1 and 2.

Some people have not finished filming their personal introduction. I will be available this week and next week after school after for students to work on filming their introductions and for any other work you want to make up.

Below is the checkoff list that includes both term 2 and term 1.
Tech Literacy Project List and CHECKOFF LIST

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CD ROM and ALL Work DUE FRIDAY, January 23. On Friday I will be looking at all your work and collecting your CHECKOFF LIST. You MUST pass in your checkoff list and self evaluation on Friday.

You will be asked to present your CDROM to the class during mid terms next week. It should include ALL WORK that has been assigned so far starting with Term 2 work. After you finish checking the term 2 work, check your term 1 work. You will be presenting your CD ROM portfolio to the class and to other visitors next week.
THERE is ONLY ONE, THAT'S ONE DAY LEFT TO FINISH ANY WORK THAT YOU HAVE NOT DONE YET!

Some people have not finished filming their personal introduction. I will be available this week and next week after school after for students to work on filming their introductions and for any other work you want to make up.

Below is the checkoff list that includes both term 2 and term 1.
Tech Literacy Project List and CHECKOFF LIST

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CD ROM and ALL Work DUE FRIDAY, January 23. On Friday I will be looking at all your work and collecting your CHECKOFF LIST. You MUST pass in your checkoff list and self evaluation on Friday.

You will be asked to present your CDROM to the class during mid terms next week. It should include ALL WORK that has been assigned so far starting with Term 2 work. After you finish checking the term 2 work, check your term 1 work. You will be presenting your CD ROM portfolio to the class and to other visitors next week.
THERE is ONLY TWO, THAT'S TWO DAYs LEFT TO FINISH ANY WORK THAT YOU HAVE NOT DONE YET!

Some people have not finished filming their personal introduction. I will be available this week and next week after school after for students to work on filming their introductions and for any other work you want to make up.

Below is the checkoff list that includes both term 2 and term 1.
Tech Literacy Project List and CHECKOFF LIST

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Please work on getting caught up on ALL WORK that has been assigned so far starting with Term 2 work. After you finish checking the term 2 work, check your term 1 work. You will be presenting your CD ROM portfolio to the class and to other visitors next week.
THERE is ONLY ONE, THAT'S ONE DAY LEFT TO FINISH ANY WORK THAT YOU HAVE NOT DONE YET!

Some people have not finished filming their personal introduction. I will be available this week and next week after school after for students to work on filming their introductions and for any other work you want to make up.

Below is the checkoff list that includes both term 2 and term 1.
Tech Literacy Project List and CHECKOFF LIST

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Please work on getting caught up on ALL WORK that has been assigned so far starting with Term 2 work. After you finish checking the term 2 work, check your term 1 work. You will be presenting your CD ROM portfolio to the class and to other visitors next week.
THERE ARE ONLY TWO, THAT'S TWO DAYS LEFT TO FINISH ANY WORK THAT YOU HAVE NOT DONE YET!

Some people have not finished filming their personal introduction. I will be available this week and next week after school after for students to work on filming their introductions and for any other work you want to make up.

Below is the checkoff list that includes both term 2 and term 1.
Tech Literacy Project List and CHECKOFF LIST

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Please Open your Power Point slide show about your person and make any last minute changes before we begin calling on people. When you are called on to present, please close your show if it is open and log on to the computer up front and begin your show.

NEXT ASSIGNMENT: Work on getting caught up on ALL WORK that has been assigned so far starting with Term 2 work. After you finish checking the term 2 work, check your term 1 work. You will be presenting your CD ROM portfolio to the class and to other visitors next week.
THERE ARE ONLY TWO, THAT'S TWO DAYS LEFT TO FINISH ANY WORK THAT YOU HAVE NOT DONE YET!

Some people have not finished filming their personal introduction. I will be available this week and next week after school after for students to work on filming their introductions and for any other work you want to make up.

Below is the checkoff list that includes both term 2 and term 1.
Tech Literacy Project List and CHECKOFF LIST

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Please FINISH your Power Point slide show about your person. Thursday, TOMORROW, you will be asked to present. Try to make your show interesting and informative about your person. Give interesting information so that you give your audience a good idea for what your person is all about. What is the most important thing people should know about them. What makes them great, or what makes them special! BE PREPARED TO TALK ABOUT YOUR PERSON AND ANSWER QUESTIONS. That's one of the reasons why you need to have read the articles about them.
NOTE: ONLY ONE, THAT'S ONE, SENTENCE FOR EACH SLIDE. FOR YOUR PRESENTATION OF YOUR SLIDESHOW, YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO ELABORATE ON THE PERSON FROM WHAT YOU READ. THE AUDIENCE AND I WILL BE ASKING YOU QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PERSON SO PLEASE BE SURE YOU READ THE ARTICLES THAT YOU GOT ON YOUR PERSON.

Take a look at a sample slide show by Mr. Lamothe. It's about a particular topic, not a person, but it gives you an idea of how to put together a show. Similar techniques can be used to do a slideshow about a person. Take not of the use of slides with only ONE SENTENCE, or a couple words, which highlight a particular important point.
Sample slides show: Issues of Homelessness

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Please CONTINUE TO work on your Power Point slide show about your person. Thursday you will be asked to present. Try to make your show interesting and informative about your person. Give interesting information so that you give your audience a good idea for what your person is all about. What is the most important thing people should know about them. What makes them great, or what makes them special! BE PREPARED TO TALK ABOUT YOUR PERSON AND ANSWER QUESTIONS. That's one of the reasons why you need to have read the articles about them.
NOTE: ONLY ONE, THAT'S ONE, SENTENCE FOR EACH SLIDE. FOR YOUR PRESENTATION OF YOUR SLIDESHOW, YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO ELABORATE ON THE PERSON FROM WHAT YOU READ. THE AUDIENCE AND I WILL BE ASKING YOU QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PERSON SO PLEASE BE SURE YOU READ THE ARTICLES THAT YOU GOT ON YOUR PERSON.

Take a look at a sample slide show by Mr. Lamothe. It's about a particular topic, not a person, but it gives you an idea of how to put together a show. Similar techniques can be used to do a slideshow about a person. Take not of the use of slides with only ONE SENTENCE, or a couple words, which highlight a particular important point.
Sample slides show: Issues of Homelessness

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Please work on your Power Point slide show about your person. There is only one more day before you will be asked to present.Try to make your show interesting and informative about your person. Give interesting information so that you give your audience a good idea for what your person is all about. What is the most important thing people should know about them. What makes them great, or what makes them special! BE PREPARED TO TALK ABOUT YOUR PERSON AND ANSWER QUESTIONS. That's onr og the reasons why you need to have read the articles about them.
NOTE: ONLY ONE, THAT'S ONE, SENTENCE FOR EACH SLIDE. FOR YOUR PRESENTATION OF YOUR SLIDESHOW, YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO ELABORATE ON THE PERSON FROM WHAT YOU READ. THE AUDIENCE AND I WILL BE ASKING YOU QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PERSON SO PLEASE BE SURE YOU READ THE ARTICLES THAT YOU GOT ON YOUR PERSON.

Take a look at a sample slide show by Mr. Lamothe. It's about a particular topic, not a person, but it gives you an idea of how to put together a show. Similar techniques can be used to do a slideshow about a person. Take not of the use of slides with only ONE SENTENCE, or a couple words, which highlight a particular important point.
Sample slides show: Issues of Homelessness

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Research Project due TODAY, Friday. When you are finished you will need to create a Power Point slideshow from the information that you gathered about your person. Once you have at least 4 sources (websites), please begin your Power Point slide show.
NOTE: ONLY ONE, THAT'S ONE, SENTENCE FOR EACH SLIDE. FOR YOUR PRESENTATION OF YOUR SLIDESHOW, YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO ELABORATE ON THE PERSON FROM WHAT YOU READ. THE AUDIENCE AND MYSELF WILL BE ASKING YOU QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PERSON SO PLEASE BE SURE YOU READ THE ARTICLES THAT YOU GOT ON YOUR PERSON.

SLIDESHOW IS DUE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16.

Link to Internet Research Techniques Instructions

Take a look at a sample slide show by Mr. Lamothe. It's about a particular topic, not a person, but it gives you an idea of how to put together a show. Similar techniques can be used to do a slideshow about a person. Take not of the use of slides with only ONE SENTENCE, or a couple words, which highlight a particular important point.
Sample slides show: Issues of Homelessness

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Research Project due Tomorrow, Friday. When you are finished you will need to create a Power Point slideshow from the information that you gathered about your person. Once you have at least 4 sources (websites), please begin your Power Point slide show.
NOTE: ONLY ONE, THAT'S ONE, SENTENCE FOR EACH SLIDE. FOR YOUR PRESENTATION OF YOUR SLIDESHOW, YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO ELABORATE ON THE PERSON FROM WHAT YOU READ. THE AUDIENCE AND MYSELF WILL BE ASKING YOU QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PERSON SO PLEASE BE SURE YOU READ THE ARTICLES THAT YOU GOT ON YOUR PERSON.

SLIDESHOW IS DUE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16.

Link to Internet Research Techniques Instructions

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Your Internet Research Techniques project is due Friday. When you are finished you will need to create a Power Point slideshow from the information that you gathered about your person. Once you have at least 4 sources (websites), please begin your Power Point slide show.
NOTE: ONLY ONE, THAT'S ONE, SENTENCE FOR EACH SLIDE. FOR YOUR PRESENTATION OF YOUR SLIDESHOW, YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO ELABORATE ON THE PERSON FROM WHAT YOU READ. THE AUDIENCE AND MYSELF WILL BE ASKING YOU QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PERSON SO PLEASE BE SURE YOU READ THE ARTICLES THAT YOU GOT ON YOUR PERSON.

SLIDESHOW IS DUE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16.

Link to Internet Research Techniques Instructions

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Please continue to work on your Internet Research Project on the person you are studying. The instructions are below.

1. Please open MSWord and open your Internet Research Techniques paper that you created for you person.
2. If you have not created one yet, click on the link below and follow the directions for doing your research.
3. You need at least FOUR sources/websites about your person.
4. Once you have gathered your information, please begin writing about your person in the right hand column as described on the instruction page.
5. PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOU WRITE THE INFORMATION IN THE RIGHT HAND COLUMN. PLEASE NO PASTING.

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1. Please open MSWord and open your Internet Research Techniques paper that you created for you person.
2. If you have not created one yet, click on the link below and follow the directions for doing your research.
3. You need at least FOUR sources/websites about your person.
4. Once you have gathered your information, please begin writing about your person in the right hand column as described on the instruction page.
5. PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOU WRITE THE INFORMATION IN THE RIGHT HAND COLUMN. PLEASE NO PASTING.

Please pick a person to research. A sign up sheet will be passed around. The people on the signup sheet are listed on the page with the link below. If you are not sure who to pick, search for information on the people on the list to get an idea who they are.
Research People Choices Page

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Please pick a person to research. A sign up sheet will be passed around. The people on the signup sheet are listed on the page with the link below. If you are not sure who to pick, search for information on the people on the list to get an idea who they are.
Research People Choices Page

Once you have chosen your person, you will need to follow the directions and format on the Internet Research Techniques page. Please recreate the two column format in MS Word as shown and described. Please read the directions carefully and follow the instructions carefully.
Internet Research Techniques - In Your Own Words

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Please finish your Scend Study/Play.

Your next assignment will be to research an important person. You will be writing a report about that person and creating a Power Point presentation about that person. If you have a suggestion for someone you would like to report on, please give me a piece of paper with that person's name on it. I will be passing around a list of people we will be doing reports on. Please choose one and pass the list on to the next person.

The instructions for the play are below.
Writing Project - Writing a Scene Study-Mini-Play

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Below are some links to web sites where you will find educational things of interest. Please click on some of the links below and explore the information there.

Web Sites to Explore

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This week we need to finish the filming of introductions. If you have not filmed your introduction yet, you need to make extra effort to film this week. We must make every effort to finish filming everyone this week.

If you have filmed, please work on writing your play. The instructions are below.

Befor filming, please follow the folling recommendations

1. Time your intro so that it is at least 1 minute long. Say it softly to yourself when practicing.
2. Practice, practice, practice, until you can read it smoothly. Read it at a medium pace, not to fast, not too slow.
3. Make the font so that it is around size 42.

When you have finished, please work on your
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This week we need to finish the filming of introductions. If you have not filmed your introduction yet, you need to make extra effort to film this week. We must make every effort to finish filming everyone this week.

If you have filmed, please work on writing your play. The instructions are below.

Befor filming, please follow the folling recommendations

1. Time your intro so that it is at least 1 minute long. Say it softly to yourself when practicing.
2. Practice, practice, practice, until you can read it smoothly. Read it at a medium pace, not to fast, not too slow.
3. Make the font so that it is around size 42.

When you have finished, please work on your
NEXT PROJECT:
Writing Project - Writing a Scene Study-Mini-Play

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This week we need to finish the filming of introductions. If you have not filmed your introduction yet, you need to make extra effort to film this week. We must make every effort to finish filming everyone this week.

If you have filmed, please work on writing your play. The instructions are below.

Befor filming, please follow the folling recommendations

1. Time your intro so that it is at least 1 minute long. Say it softly to yourself when practicing.
2. Practice, practice, practice, until you can read it smoothly. Read it at a medium pace, not to fast, not too slow.
3. Make the font so that it is around size 42.

When you have finished, please work on your
NEXT PROJECT:
Writing Project - Writing a Scene Study-Mini-Play

PLEASE NOTE: Some of you may be seeing a site blocked message when you try to go to web sites. We are starting a new system that is designed to ensure that students are only visiting Education related web sites. There is a list of web sites that you are able to get to. If you have an educational web site that you would like to add to the list, please give it to me on a piece of paper so that I can add it to the list. The current list of sites that are available is at the link below. We are continually expanding the list. You propably will try to get to a site that is blocked. If it is education related, please give the web address to me so that I can unblock it.

Click Here for the web page that lists the Sites that are currently available: Web Sites To Explore

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This week we need to finish the filming of introductions. If you have not filmed your introduction yet, you need to make extra effort to film this week. We must make every effort to finish filming everyone this week.

If you have filmed, please work on writing your play. The instructions are below.

Befor filming, please follow the folling recommendations

1. Time your intro so that it is at least 1 minute long. Say it softly to yourself when practicing.
2. Practice, practice, practice, until you can read it smoothly. Read it at a medium pace, not to fast, not too slow.
3. Make the font so that it is around size 42.

When you have finished, please work on your
NEXT PROJECT:
Writing Project - Writing a Scene Study-Mini-Play

PLEASE NOTE: Some of you may be seeing a site blocked message when you try to go to web sites. We are starting a new system that is designed to ensure that students are only visiting Education related web sites. There is a list of web sites that you are able to get to. If you have an educational web site that you would like to add to the list, please give it to me on a piece of paper so that I can add it to the list. The current list of sites that are available is at the link below. We are continually expanding the list. You propably will try to get to a site that is blocked. If it is education related, please give the web address to me so that I can unblock it.

Click Here for the web page that lists the Sites that are currently available:
Web Sites To Explore

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This week we need to finish the filming of introductions. If you have not filmed your introduction yet, you need to make extra effort to film this week. We must make every effort to finish filming everyone this week.

If you have filmed, please work on writing your play. The instructions are below.

Befor filming, please follow the folling recommendations

1. Time your intro so that it is at least 1 minute long. Say it softly to yourself when practicing.
2. Practice, practice, practice, until you can read it smoothly. Read it at a medium pace, not to fast, not too slow.
3. Make the font so that it is around size 42.

When you have finished, please work on your
NEXT PROJECT:
Writing Project - Writing a Scene Study-Mini-Play

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We will continue the filming of introductions today and this week.

If you have not filmed yet please continue working on your introduction. If you have filmed, please work on writing your play. The instructions are below.

When you have finished with your first draft please follow the folling recommendations

1. Time your intro so that it is at least 1 minute long. Say it softly to yourself when practicing.
2. Practice, practice, practice, until you can read it smoothly. Read it at a medium pace, not to fast, not too slow.
3. Make the font so that it is around size 42.

You will be filmed in front of a blue screen similar to the way they do it in Hollywood movies. In place of the blue background color you will be putting other video footage and/or still photos that are related to what you are saying in your introduction.

When you have finished, please work on your
NEXT PROJECT:
Writing Project - Writing a Scene Study-Mini-Play

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We will continue the filming of introductions today and this week.

If you have not filmed yet please continue working on your introduction. If you have filmed, please work on writing your play. The instructions are below.

When you have finished with your first draft please follow the folling recommendations

1. Time your intro so that it is at least 1 minute long. Say it softly to yourself when practicing.
2. Practice, practice, practice, until you can read it smoothly. Read it at a medium pace, not to fast, not too slow.
3. Make the font so that it is around size 42.

You will be filmed in front of a blue screen similar to the way they do it in Hollywood movies. In place of the blue background color you will be putting other video footage and/or still photos that are related to what you are saying in your introduction.

When you have finished, please work on your
NEXT PROJECT:
Writing Project - Writing a Scene Study-Mini-Play

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We will continue the filming of introductions today and this week.

If you have not filmed yet please continue working on your introduction. If you have filmed, please work on writing your play. The instructions are below.

When you have finished with your first draft please follow the folling recommendations

1. Time your intro so that it is at least 1 minute long. Say it softly to yourself when practicing.
2. Practice, practice, practice, until you can read it smoothly. Read it at a medium pace, not to fast, not too slow.
3. Make the font so that it is around size 42.

You will be filmed in front of a blue screen similar to the way they do it in Hollywood movies. In place of the blue background color you will be putting other video footage and/or still photos that are related to what you are saying in your introduction.

When you have finished, please work on your
NEXT PROJECT:
Writing Project - Writing a Scene Study-Mini-Play

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We will continue the filming of introductions today and this week.

If you have not filmed yet please continue working on your introduction. If you have filmed, please work on writing your play. The instructions are below.

When you have finished with your first draft please follow the folling recommendations

1. Time your intro so that it is at least 1 minute long. Say it softly to yourself when practicing.
2. Practice, practice, practice, until you can read it smoothly. Read it at a medium pace, not to fast, not too slow.
3. Make the font so that it is around size 42.

You will be filmed in front of a blue screen similar to the way they do it in Hollywood movies. In place of the blue background color you will be putting other video footage and/or still photos that are related to what you are saying in your introduction.

When you have finished, please work on your
NEXT PROJECT:
Writing Project - Writing a Scene Study-Mini-Play

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Filming of Introduction today and this week. Today, MONDAY I will be calling on people. If you are not ready when I call on you, then you will receive a failing grade for this assignment.

Everyone must be working on their introduction. If you are not working on your introduction I will assume that you are done and I will be calling on you. IF YOU FAIL TO PERFORM YOUR INTRODUCTION WHEN CALLED ON, YOU WILL RECEIVE A FAILING GRADE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT.

While you are waiting for your turn, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE by speaking it softly outloud to yourself so that you can perform it smoothly when being filmed. Students have thought they have practiced enough only to find out that they cannot read it smoothly becasue the have not practiced enough. Practice it until as many times as you need to. If you have not finished writing it please work on finishing it ASAP. It needs to be at least 1 minute long.Imagine that you are telling someone all about you and what you are like, what your talents are, what you have accomplished in your life. Please give many details and try to make it as interesting as possible. It should show your viewers WHO you are as a person. You will be filming your introduction and eventually placing it on your CDRom portfolio.

When you have finished with your first draft please follow the folling recommendations

1. Time your intro so that it is at least 1 minute long. Say it softly to yourself when practicing.
2. Practice, practice, practice, until you can read it smoothly. Read it at a medium pace, not to fast, not too slow.
3. Make the font so that it is around size 42.

You will be filmed in front of a blue screen similar to the way they do it in Hollywood movies. In place of the blue background color you will be putting other video footage and/or still photos that are related to what you are saying in your introduction.

When you have finished, please work on your
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Writing Project - Writing a Scene Study-Mini-Play

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Introduction DUE TODAY, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2007. On MONDAY I will be calling on people. If you are not ready then you will receive a failing grade for this assignment.

Everyone must be working on their introduction. If you are not working on your introduction I will assume that you are done and I will be calling on you. IF YOU FAIL TO PERFORM YOUR INTRODUCTION WHEN CALLED ON, YOU WILL RECEIVE A FAILING GRADE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT.

Also, I again would like to emphasize that you need to PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE by speaking it softly outloud to yourself so that you can perform it smoothly when being filmed. Students have thought they have practiced enough only to find out that they cannot read it smoothly becasue the have not practiced enough. Practice it until as many times as you need to. If you have not finished writing it please work on finishing it ASAP. It needs to be at least 1 minute long.Imagine that you are telling someone all about you and what you are like, what your talents are, what you have accomplished in your life. Please give many details and try to make it as interesting as possible. It should show your viewers WHO you are as a person. You will be filming your introduction and eventually placing it on your CDRom portfolio.

When you have finished with your first draft please follow the folling recommendations

1. Time your intro so that it is at least 1 minute long. Say it softly to yourself when practicing.
2. Practice, practice, practice, until you can read it smoothly. Read it at a medium pace, not to fast, not too slow.
3. Make the font so that it is around size 42.

You will be filmed in front of a blue screen similar to the way they do it in Hollywood movies. In place of the blue background color you will be putting other video footage and/or still photos that are related to what you are saying in your introduction.

When you have finished, please work on your
NEXT PROJECT:
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Please be ready to do your Introduction. The DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 FOR FINISHING YOUR INTRODUCTION AND BEING READING TO PERFORM IT. On MONDAY I will be calling on people. If you are not ready then you will receive a failing grade for this assignment.

TODAY, THURSDAY: Everyone must be working on their introduction. If you are not working on your introduction I will assume that you are done and I will be calling on you. IF YOU FAIL TO PERFORM YOUR INTRODUCTION WHEN CALLED ON, YOU WILL RECEIVE A FAILING GRADE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT.

Also, I again would like to emphasize that you need to PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE by speaking it softly outloud to yourself so that you can perform it smoothly when being filmed. Students have thought they have practiced enough only to find out that they cannot read it smoothly becasue the have not practiced enough. Practice it until as many times as you need to. If you have not finished writing it please work on finishing it ASAP. It needs to be at least 1 minute long.Imagine that you are telling someone all about you and what you are like, what your talents are, what you have accomplished in your life. Please give many details and try to make it as interesting as possible. It should show your viewers WHO you are as a person. You will be filming your introduction and eventually placing it on your CDRom portfolio.

When you have finished with your first draft please follow the folling recommendations

1. Time your intro so that it is at least 1 minute long. Say it softly to yourself when practicing.
2. Practice, practice, practice, until you can read it smoothly. Read it at a medium pace, not to fast, not too slow.
3. Make the font so that it is around size 42.

You will be filmed in front of a blue screen similar to the way they do it in Hollywood movies. In place of the blue background color you will be putting other video footage and/or still photos that are related to what you are saying in your introduction.

When you have finished, please work on your
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Today we are continuing to film your introductions. Please PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE on Introduction by speaking it softly outloud to yourself so that you can perform it smoothly when being filmed. We have to film MANY introductions. Practice it until as many times as you need to. Everyone must practice their introduction today. If you have not finished writing it please work on finishing it ASAP. It needs to be at least 1 minute long.Imagine that you are telling someone all about you and what you are like, what your talents are, what you have accomplished in your life. Please give many details and try to make it as interesting as possible. It should show your viewers WHO you are as a person. You will be filming your introduction and eventually placing it on your CDRom portfolio.

When you have finished with your first draft please follow the folling recommendations

1. Time your intro so that it is at least 1 minute long. Say it softly to yourself when practicing.
2. Practice, practice, practice, until you can read it smoothly. Read it at a medium pace, not to fast, not too slow.
3. Make the font so that it is around size 42.

You will be filmed in front of a blue screen similar to the way they do it in Hollywood movies. In place of the blue background color you will be putting other video footage and/or still photos that are related to what you are saying in your introduction.

When you have finished, please work on your
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Please PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE on your Introduction by speaking it softly outloud to yourself so that you can perform it smoothly when being filmed. We have to film MANY introductions. Practice it until as many times as you need to. Everyone must practice their introduction today. If you have not finished writing it please work on finishing it ASAP. It needs to be at least 1 minute long.Imagine that you are telling someone all about you and what you are like, what your talents are, what you have accomplished in your life. Please give many details and try to make it as interesting as possible. It should show your viewers WHO you are as a person. You will be filming your introduction and eventually placing it on your CDRom portfolio.

When you have finished with your first draft please follow the folling recommendations

1. Time your intro so that it is at least 1 minute long. Say it softly to yourself when practicing.
2. Practice, practice, practice, until you can read it smoothly. Read it at a medium pace, not to fast, not too slow.
3. Make the font so that it is around size 42.

You will be filmed in front of a blue screen similar to the way they do it in Hollywood movies. In place of the blue background color you will be putting other video footage and/or still photos that are related to what you are saying in your introduction.

When you have finished, please work on your
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Please work on finishing writing your personal introduction for your CDRom portfolio. It should include information about your goals and dreams for your life and for the world. Imagine that you are telling someone all about you and what you are like, what your talents are, what you have accomplished in your life. Please give many details and try to make it as interesting as possible. It should show your viewers WHO you are as a person. You will be filming your introduction and eventually placing it on your CDRom portfolio. It needs to be at least 1 minute long.

When you have finished with your first draft please follow the folling recommendations

1. Time your intro so that it is at least 1 minute long. Say it softly to yourself when practicing.
2. Practice, practice, practice, until you can read it smoothly. Read it at a medium pace, not to fast, not too slow.
3. Make the font so that it is around size 42.

You will be filmed in front of a blue screen similar to the way they do it in Hollywood movies. In place of the blue background color you will be putting other video footage and/or still photos that are related to what you are saying in your introduction.

When you have finished, please work on your
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Continue to work on writing your personal introduction for your CDRom portfolio. It should include information about your goals and dreams for your life and for the world. Imagine that you are telling someone all about you and what you are like, what your talents are, what you have accomplished in your life. Please give many details and try to make it as interesting as possible. It should show your viewers WHO you are as a person. You will be filming your introduction and eventually placing it on your CDRom portfolio. It needs to be at least 1 minute long.

You will be filmed in front of a blue screen similar to the way they do it in Hollywood movies. In place of the blue background color you will be putting other video footage and/or still photos that are related to what you are saying in your introduction.

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Please work on writing a personal introduction for your CDRom portfolio. It should include information about your goals and dreams for your life and for the world. Imagine that you are telling someone all about you and what you are like, what your talents are, what you have accomplished in your life. Please give many details and try to make it as interesting as possible. It should show your viewers WHO you are as a person. You will be filming your introduction and eventually placing it on your CDRom portfolio. It needs to be at least 1 minute long.

You will be filmed in front of a blue screen similar to the way they do it in Hollywood movies. In place of the blue background color you will be putting other video footage and/or still photos that are related to what you are saying in your introduction.

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Please work on finishing the database for your class data using MS Access. There are specific instructions that must be followed carefully. Please follow the step by step instructions of the page listed below. We will be going over how to create tables and enter data.

Creating a Database and Tables

Also, Please work on finishing the formatting MS Excel Data Sheet assignment if you have not finished it yet. Instructions are below.

Formating Data in an MS Excel Data Sheet

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Today we are going to create a database for your class data using MS Access. There are specific instructions that must be followed carefully. Please follow the step by step instructions of the page listed below. We will be going over how to create tables and enter data.

Creating a Database and Tables

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Today we are going to work on a Fifty States MS Excel spreadsheet. There are specific instructions that must be followed carefully. Please follow the step by step instructions of the page listed below. We will be going over the methods of how to format cells and insert formulas.

Formating Data in an MS Excel Data Sheet

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Below are some links to web sites where you will find educational things of interest. Please click on some of the links below and explore the information there.
Web Sites to Explore

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Today, Tuesday, we will be working hard to finish your graph pages for your class data and to paste them into your CDRom pages. Please carefully follow the step by step directions on the:
Research Page Directions .

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Today and tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday, we will be working hard to finish your graph pages for your class data and to paste them into your CDRom pages. Please carefully follow the step by step directions on the:
Research Page Directions .

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Please continue to work on creating link buttons and pages for the class data graphs in your CDRom portfolio. You should create the link buttons using Photoshop and the CDRom pages using Mediator Pro. Follow the step by step directions on the:
Research Page Directions

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Today we will be creating graphs from your class data sheet. Once we create a graph we will be putting the graphs into your CD Rom portfolio. Please carefully follow the directions on the:
Research Page Directions

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Please continue working on your Excel data sheet. Please fill in all data. You need at least 6 or 7 categories plus a couple categories that you create. Once you fill in all your data we will be going over how to make graphs.

The link below has instructions for the Excel projects. If you finish filling in your data for the class member sheet, try following the directions for the 50 States assignments.
Using Spread Sheets - MS Excel
Please go to the link below and follow the directions for mumber 1.
There is a link there that say See details on how to do this assignment.

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FIRST DAY OF TERM 2, FALL 2007

Today we are going to begin learning how to use MS Excel.
Using Spread Sheets - MS Excel
Please go to the link below and follow the directions for mumber 1.
There is a link there that say See details on how to do this assignment.

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Please work on finishing anything you would like to. I will be looking at any additional work students finish today.
Things to open:

1. CDRom
2. Autobiography
3. Inspiration Diagram of Your Children's Story
4. Children's Story In Power Point
5. 5 Book Reports
6. Any other work you have done

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Please open all your work that you have done so far. If your work is not open when I come to your computer you will not get credit for it. Continue to work on while I am looking at other student's work.
Things to open:

1. CDRom
2. Autobiography
3. Inspiration Diagram of Your Children's Story
4. Children's Story In Power Point
5. 5 Book Reports
6. Any other work you have done

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Today I will begin calling on people to show me the work you have done so far. Continue working hard on your assignemts while other students are showing their work. You will be asked to come to the computer in the front and open all your work that you have so far. Below is a list of assignments that should have been completed by now. Pick one and work on it. When you are finished with that one, pick another one.

1. Name Banner at the top of your portfolio.
2. Link buttons for all the pages using Photoshop. The list of pages is on the previous assignments page on Thursday, September 13th assignment. (see list of previous assignments - click on link at top of right hand column) of the class web site)
3. Create pages for all the buttons, such as a Writings Page, Photos Page.
4. Create sub-banners for each individual page. For example, you should have a smaller banner that says, Writings, Readings, Photos, etc. The suggested size for the sub-banners is 300 pixels wide by 50 high.
5. Place all the sub-banners on the related page page. For example, place your sub-banner for Photos on your Photos page.
6. Link all the buttons to the pages.
7. On your personal page place a link to your autobiography page.
8. On your autobiography page insert a text box and paste in your autobiography. NOTE: You will first need to open your autobiography, highlight all the text, right click on the highlighted text and click copy.
9. Inspiration Diagram of your children's story
10. A PowerPoint version of your children's story that is partially completed by now. You should at least have a title page and a couple pages of dialog by now.
11. 5 Book Reports/Reviews
12. Link buttons for the book reports created with Photoshop that go on your reading page.
13. Separate Pages in Mediator for each individual book report.
14. Each Book Report Pasted into a text box on the Mediator page.
15. Create links from the link buttons on the Reading page to the actual page for that book report.

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Continue working hard on your assignemts that are listed below. Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 7, I will be looking at individual student work in preparation for your grades. You will be asked to open all your work that you have so far. Please do your best to get caught up on your work. Students will be expected to be focused and productive today. Below is a list of assignments that should have been completed by now. Pick one and work on it. When you are finished with that one, pick another one.

1. Name Banner at the top of your portfolio.
2. Link buttons for all the pages using Photoshop. The list of pages is on the previous assignments page on Thursday, September 13th assignment. (see list of previous assignments - click on link at top of right hand column) of the class web site)
3. Create pages for all the buttons, such as a Writings Page, Photos Page.
4. Create sub-banners for each individual page. For example, you should have a smaller banner that says, Writings, Readings, Photos, etc. The suggested size for the sub-banners is 300 pixels wide by 50 high.
5. Place all the sub-banners on the related page page. For example, place your sub-banner for Photos on your Photos page.
6. Link all the buttons to the pages.
7. On your personal page place a link to your autobiography page.
8. On your autobiography page insert a text box and paste in your autobiography. NOTE: You will first need to open your autobiography, highlight all the text, right click on the highlighted text and click copy.
9. Inspiration Diagram of your children's story
10. A PowerPoint version of your children's story that is partially completed by now. You should at least have a title page and a couple pages of dialog by now.
11. 5 Book Reports/Reviews
12. Link buttons for the book reports created with Photoshop that go on your reading page.
13. Separate Pages in Mediator for each individual book report.
14. Each Book Report Pasted into a text box on the Mediator page.
15. Create links from the link buttons on the Reading page to the actual page for that book report.

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Beginning On Wednesday I will be looking at individual student work. You will be asked to open all your work that you have so far in preparation for 1st term grades. Please work on getting caught up on your work. Students will be expected to be focused and productive today. Below is a list of assignments that should have been completed by now. Pick one and work on it. When you are finished with that one, pick another one.

1. Name Banner at the top of your portfolio.
2. Link buttons for all the pages using Photoshop. The list of pages is on the previous assignments page on Thursday, September 13th assignment. (see list of previous assignments - click on link at top of right hand column) of the class web site)
3. Create pages for all the buttons, such as a Writings Page, Photos Page.
4. Create sub-banners for each individual page. For example, you should have a smaller banner that says, Writings, Readings, Photos, etc. The suggested size for the sub-banners is 300 pixels wide by 50 high.
5. Place all the sub-banners on the related page page. For example, place your sub-banner for Photos on your Photos page.
6. Link all the buttons to the pages.
7. On your personal page place a link to your autobiography page.
8. On your autobiography page insert a text box and paste in your autobiography. NOTE: You will first need to open your autobiography, highlight all the text, right click on the highlighted text and click copy.
9. Inspiration Diagram of your children's story
10. A PowerPoint version of your children's story that is partially completed by now. You should at least have a title page and a couple pages of dialog by now.
11. 5 Book Reports/Reviews
12. Link buttons for the book reports created with Photoshop that go on your reading page.
13. Separate Pages in Mediator for each individual book report.
14. Each Book Report Pasted into a text box on the Mediator page.
15. Create links from the link buttons on the Reading page to the actual page for that book report.

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Next week I will be checking everyone's work so far. You will be asked to open all your work that you have so far in preparation for 1st term grades. Please work on getting caught up on your work. Students will be expected to be focused and productive today. Below is a list of assignments that should have been completed by now. Pick one and work on it. When you are finished with that one, pick another one.

1. Name Banner at the top of your portfolio.
2. Link buttons for all the pages using Photoshop. The list of pages is on the previous assignments page on Thursday, September 13th assignment. (see list of previous assignments - click on link at top of right hand column) of the class web site)
3. Create pages for all the buttons, such as a Writings Page, Photos Page.
4. Create sub-banners for each individual page. For example, you should have a smaller banner that says, Writings, Readings, Photos, etc. The suggested size for the sub-banners is 300 pixels wide by 50 high.
5. Place all the sub-banners on the related page page. For example, place your sub-banner for Photos on your Photos page.
6. Link all the buttons to the pages.
7. On your personal page place a link to your autobiography page.
8. On your autobiography page insert a text box and paste in your autobiography. NOTE: You will first need to open your autobiography, highlight all the text, right click on the highlighted text and click copy.
9. Inspiration Diagram of your children's story
10. A PowerPoint version of your children's story that is partially completed by now. You should at least have a title page and a couple pages of dialog by now.
11. 5 Book Reports/Reviews
12. Link buttons for the book reports created with Photoshop that go on your reading page.
13. Separate Pages in Mediator for each individual book report.
14. Each Book Report Pasted into a text box on the Mediator page.
15. Create links from the link buttons on the Reading page to the actual page for that book report.

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The end of the term is coming soon. Next week I will be reviewing the work you have done so far. Please work on getting caught up on the work that has been assigned so far. Students will be expected to be focused and productive today. Below is a list of assignments that should have been completed by now. Pick one and work on it. When you are finished with that one, pick another one.

1. Name Banner at the top of your portfolio.
2. Link buttons for all the pages using Photoshop. The list of pages is on the previous assignments page on Thursday, September 13th assignment. (see list of previous assignments - click on link at top of right hand column) of the class web site)
3. Create pages for all the buttons, such as a Writings Page, Photos Page.
4. Create sub-banners for each individual page. For example, you should have a smaller banner that says, Writings, Readings, Photos, etc. The suggested size for the sub-banners is 300 pixels wide by 50 high.
5. Place all the sub-banners on the related page page. For example, place your sub-banner for Photos on your Photos page.
6. Link all the buttons to the pages.
7. On your personal page place a link to your autobiography page.
8. On your autobiography page insert a text box and paste in your autobiography. NOTE: You will first need to open your autobiography, highlight all the text, right click on the highlighted text and click copy.
9. Inspiration Diagram of your children's story
10. A PowerPoint version of your children's story that is partially completed by now. You should at least have a title page and a couple pages of dialog by now.
11. 5 Book Reports/Reviews
12. Link buttons for the book reports created with Photoshop that go on your reading page.
13. Separate Pages in Mediator for each individual book report.
14. Each Book Report Pasted into a text box on the Mediator page.
15. Create links from the link buttons on the Reading page to the actual page for that book report.

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Today is a day to get caught up on work that has been assigned so far. Students will be expected to be focused and productive today. Below is a list of assignments that should have been completed by now. Pick one and work on it. When you are finished with that one, pick another one.

1. Name Banner at the top of your portfolio.
2. Link buttons for all the pages using Photoshop. The list of pages is on the previous assignments page on Thursday, September 13th assignment. (see list of previous assignments - click on link at top of right hand column) of the class web site)
3. Create pages for all the buttons, such as a Writings Page, Photos Page.
4. Create sub-banners for each individual page. For example, you should have a smaller banner that says, Writings, Readings, Photos, etc. The suggested size for the sub-banners is 300 pixels wide by 50 high.
5. Place all the sub-banners on the related page page. For example, place your sub-banner for Photos on your Photos page.
6. Link all the buttons to the pages.
7. On your personal page place a link to your autobiography page.
8. On your autobiography page insert a text box and paste in your autobiography. NOTE: You will first need to open your autobiography, highlight all the text, right click on the highlighted text and click copy.
9. Inspiration Diagram of your children's story
10. A PowerPoint version of your children's story that is partially completed by now. You should at least have a title page and a couple pages of dialog by now.
11. 5 Book Reports/Reviews
12. Link buttons for the book reports created with Photoshop that go on your reading page.
13. Separate Pages in Mediator for each individual book report.
14. Each Book Report Pasted into a text box on the Mediator page.
15. Create links from the link buttons on the Reading page to the actual page for that book report.

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Create link buttons for the 5 book reports using Photoshop. The width of the button will vary according to how long your book title is. If it is a short title, then the width could probably be 150 pixels wide by 25 high. If it is a long title the width could be 200 pixels, 250 pixels, or more. Use Photoshop to create your buttons. Follow the same directions for creating the banner except change the width and height dimensions.
See How to Create a Banner in Adobe Photoshop

Also, if you have not finished your book reports, please work on finishing your 5 book reports as soon as possible. You may use my template for writing them. Be sure to write several sentences for the synopsus, setting, and review of your opinion of the book. You may copy the template and paste it into your book report doc. See Example of MS Word Doc.

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Please work on finishing your 5 book reports.

Create link buttons for the 5 book reports using Photoshop. The width of the button will vary according to how long your book title is. If it is a short title, then the width could probably be 150 pixels wide by 25 high. If it is a long title the width could be 200 pixels, 250 pixels, or more. Use Photoshop to create your buttons. Follow the same directions for creating the banner except change the width and height dimensions.
See How to Create a Banner in Adobe Photoshop

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Please open:

1. Adobe Photoshop
2. Your CDRom portfolio using Matchware ->Mediator Pro
3. Your book report file using MS Word

Today we are going to learn how to place your book reports into your CDRom Portfolio. We will be going over in class how to create a link for your individual book reports and how to link to an individual book report.

If you finish creating the link buttons and link them to the book reports, please go on to finishing other assignments that you have not completed yet such as your autobiography, your children's story, and any other work that you have not completed. You can check the list of previous assignments by click on the link at the top of the right hand column of the class web page.

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Book Reports are DUE TODAY, THURSDAY AT THE END OF PERIOD. On Friday we will be putting them onto your CDRoms. Please be SURE that you have the elements listed below in each report.

I suggest that if you are having difficulty writing your reports, Organize your report with separate headings for each of the 9 elements listed below in outline form. See Example of MS Word Doc.

Your reports MUST be written by you. Copying someone elses work from the web is plagarism and a serious violation of Snowden and the Boston Public Schools disciplin policies.

When writing your review you will need to include the parts same parts of the story that you included in your children's story. See list below.

1. Title
2. Author
3. Synopsis of the book
4. Setting
5. Characters
6. Theme
7. Conflict
8. What the most important part of the book for you was or some other highlight of the book was.
9. Your opinion of the book and whether you would recommend it to others.

Please click on this link for details of How to Write Your Book Reports/Reviews

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Today we are starting a new online attendance signin. You will notice the links near the top of this web page. YOU NEED TO SIGNIN FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE TO BE COUNTED. You will notice that when you signin it records the TIME THAT YOU ARRIVE. This information will be used when I am doing report cards regarding how many times you were absent and how many times your were lated to class. All the attendance information will be kept in the database. Click on the pop up lists and choose your name, then pick a password that you will remember and use the same one every day. Enter that password in the password box.

Book Reports are DUE THURSDAY AT THE END OF PERIOD. Continue working on your book reports. On Friday we will be putting them onto your CDRoms. Please be SURE that you have the elements listed below in each report.

Your reports MUST be written by you. Copying someone elses work from the web is plagarism and a serious violation of Snowden and the Boston Public Schools disciplin policies.

When writing your review you will need to include the parts same parts of the story that you included in your children's story. See list below.

1. Title
2. Author
3. Synopsis of the book
4. Setting
5. Characters
6. Theme
7. Conflict
8. What the most important part of the book for you was or some other highlight of the book was.
9. Your opinion of the book and whether you would recommend it to others.

Please click on this link for details of How to Write Your Book Reports/Reviews

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Continue working on your book reports. Your reports MUST be written by you. Copying someone elses work from the web is plagarism and a serious violation of Snowden and the Boston Public Schools disciplin policies.

When writing your review you will need to include the parts same parts of the story that you included in your children's story. See list below.

1. Title
2. Author
3. Synopsis of the book
4. Setting
5. Characters
6. Theme
7. Conflict
8. What the most important part of the book for you was or some other highlight of the book was.
9. Your opinion of the book and whether you would recommend it to others.

Please click on this link for details of How to Write Your Book Reports/Reviews

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Today we are starting the book report/reviews of at LEAST 5 books you have read. Each book report must be at lease one page long. When writing your review you will need to include the parts same parts of the story that you included in your children's story.

Please click on this link for details of How to Write Your Book Reports/Reviews

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PRESENTATION OF STORY TODAY. Today you will be presenting your stories in front of the class. Please open your Inspiration story map and your story that you wrote in PowerPoint or MS Word. Make any last minute changes to them.

Students will be called on randomly to present their story to the class.

1. First you will be asked to first talk about your Inspiration story map and how it was used to create your story.
2. Second you will be asked to read your story to the class using either PowerPoint or MS Word.
3. Third, your audience will have an opportunity to ask questions or make comments or suggestions.

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STORY DUE TODAY. Please make any last minute changes and finish your story today. I will be looking at your story today and will make suggestions and comments. Please have your story open for me to look at.
STORY DUE BY THRUSDAY, OCTOBER 18.
Students will be called on randomly on Friday to present their story to the class.

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One more day after today to finish your children's story. Please work on finishing your story.
STORY DUE BY THRUSDAY, OCTOBER 18.
Students will be called on randomly on Friday to present their story to the class.

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Please work on finishing your story this week.
STORY DUE BY THRUSDAY, OCTOBER 18.
Students will be called on randomly on Friday to present their story to the class.

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PLEASE NOTE: Today marks the time for a fresh start. Last week, you gave yourself warning notices for your work up to this point.
NOW YOU NEED TO CONCENTRATE ON GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT THE WORK IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN SO FAR.
You have an opportunity to give yourself an A, B, C, or F.

TODAY, MONDAY'S WORK: Please work on finishing your story this week.
STORY DUE BY THRUSDAY, OCTOBER 18.
Students will be called on randomly on Friday to present their story to the class.

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Today is NEWS AND VIEWS READING DAY. Your assignment today is to go to one of the below online news websites and reading about todays news. The web browser that you should use is either SeaMonkey or Firefox. Please do not use Internet Explorer. Also, please DO NOT go to any Video sites or Music sites. Only news sites will be allowed. Internet Access will be disabled for any student that is not on a news site.

When you go to the below web sites, please MIDDLE CLICK on the links which should open a new tab. I will demonstrate this technique in class. If you don't have a middle wheel button, the hold the control key and left click to open a new tab.

1. Boston Globe
2. Boston Herald
3. Washington Post
4. New York Times

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TODAY, THURSDAY, I WILL BE REVIEWING THE WORK YOU HAVE COMPLETED SO FAR. Please open all the work you have done so far and have it ready for me to look at during class.

Below is a list of work that you should have completed by now. Please open your cd rom portfolio and check to see if you have completed the work. Also, open your autobiography, your Inspiration story map, and your story that you have started using PowerPoint.

1. Name Banner at the top of your portfolio.
2. Link buttons for all the pages using Photoshop. The list of pages is on the previous assignments page on Thursday, September 13th assignment. (see list of previous assignments - click on link at top of right hand column) of the class web site)
3. Create pages for all the buttons, such as a Writings Page, Photos Page.
4. Create sub-banners for each individual page. For example, you should have a smaller banner that says, Writings, Readings, Photos, etc. The suggested size for the sub-banners is 300 pixels wide by 50 high.
5. Place all the sub-banners on the related page page. For example, place your sub-banner for Photos on your Photos page.
6. Link all the buttons to the pages.
7. On your personal page place a link to your autobiography page.
8. On your autobiography page insert a text box and paste in your autobiography. NOTE: You will first need to open your autobiography, highlight all the text, right click on the highlighted text and click copy.
9. Inspiration Diagram of your children's story
10. A PowerPoint version of your children's story that is partially completed by now. You should at least have a title page and a couple pages of dialog by now.

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Please read the class syllabus to review the requirements for the Tech Lit course. The link to the Syllabus is in the right hand column. Pay particular attention the the table/chart that lists the requirements with percentages. I have pasted the table below for emphasis. Please note that a very important part of your grade is CLASSROOM EFFORT, COOPERATION, ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY, AND ATTENDANCE. This table is also in the syllabus with a more complete description of the requirements.

Course Requirements and Evaluation:

Methods of Evaluation:
Students are evaluated by the following methods, weighted as follows:

ON THURSDAY I WILL BE REVIEWING THE WORK YOU HAVE COMPLETED SO FAR. Below is a list of work that you should have completed by now. Please open your cd rom portfolio and check to see if you have completed the work. You can see more detail about the assignments by clicking on the link at the top of the right hand column of this class website.

1. Name Banner at the top of your portfolio.
2. Link buttons for all the pages using Photoshop. The list of pages is on the previous assignments page on Thursday, September 13th assignment. (see list of previous assignments - click on link at top of right hand column) of the class web site)
3. Create pages for all the buttons, such as a Writings Page, Photos Page.
4. Create sub-banners for each individual page. For example, you should have a smaller banner that says, Writings, Readings, Photos, etc. The suggested size for the sub-banners is 300 pixels wide by 50 high.
5. Place all the sub-banners on the related page page. For example, place your sub-banner for Photos on your Photos page.
6. Link all the buttons to the pages.
7. On your personal page place a link to your autobiography page.
8. On your autobiography page insert a text box and paste in your autobiography. NOTE: You will first need to open your autobiography, highlight all the text, right click on the highlighted text and click copy.
9. Inspiration Diagram of your children's story
10. A PowerPoint version of your children's story that is partially completed by now. You should at least have a title page and a couple pages of dialog by now.

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Continue to work on your children's story. Today you should concentrate on your illustrations or photos that you will be using. Please begin your illustrations if you have not already started. Use PowerPoint to create your story. Each slide becomes a page.

I would suggest changing your page setup to be landscape instead of portrait with the illustration at the top. To do that, go to File -> Page Setup, then click on the Portrait circle. If you keep your story in landscape (the long way) I would suggest putting your illustration on the side. I will show you an example of this in class.

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Please continue to work on your children's story. First finish your story map using Inspiration then write your story using PowerPoint. Please see previous assignments for details. The link to all previous assignments in at the top of the right hand column of the class web site.

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Please open your Inspiration story map and finish filling in the categories. We will be adding a category called "Things That Happen. We will be going over how to add a category and how to easily add the various attached boxes that contain the Things that Happen.
Click Here for an example or a story web of a former student of mine.
Click Here for a list of former student samples.

When you finish your story map, please open MS PowerPoint and begin to write your story. You may also begin illustrating your story. You will notice that there are drawing materials on the front art table where two students can sit to work on illustrations. You may also work on illustrations at your computer. Another alternative for illustrating is using Adobe Photoshop to create your illustrations.

Please look at the Beaver Story to see an example of how to lay out your title page in PowerPoint

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Today we are going to organize your ideas for writing your children's story. We will be using Inspiration 7.5 to map out the various parts of your story including what characters will be in your story, what the setting will be, what the conflict might be, and what things will happen in the story. We will also begin setting up your story using MS PowerPoint.

1. Go to START ->Programs ->Inspiration 7.5.
2. Start Experimenting with the tools there. Some of you may have used this program before.
3. We will using a template to create your story map. Please click here to see Instructions for Creating Your Story map: Click Here

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INSPIRATION DAY - INSPIRATION DAY - INSPIRATION DAY

Today is INSPIRATION DAY! We will be looking at various writers and artists from various cultural backgrounds to get INSPIRATION. We also will be learning about a writing organization program called Inspiration that helps writers organize their ideas and inspirations.

Featured today will be Faith Ringgold, African American woman artist, feminist, teacher, and civil rights activist. We will be watching a movie about Faith and looking at some of her children's books.

We will also be reading a poem by Tupac Shakur, writer and recording artist. Please read his poem entitled "The Rose that Grew from Concrete". Click Here

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Today we are beginning our assignment of writing and illustration a children's book. We will be using MSPowerPoint to write the story. We will be using Adobe Photoshop to illustrate the story or students are also encouraged to hand illustration the story.

It can be a fictional story or a non-fiction story. Below are links to stories that I would like you to read. Please read several stories on the links page below to inspire you to use your imagination. This is a chance to have some fun and learn some technology at the same time. Please take notes on any ideas that you have for your own story as you are reading the below books.

1. Read Martha Speaks by Susan Meddaugh. Click here and scroll to the bottom. You will see the link there.
2. Under that link also at the bottom please read Beavers and Their Habitats by Robert Lamothe. Click here and scroll to the bottom. You will see the link there.
Read several additional stories on that reading page.

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Below is a list of work that you should have completed by now. Please open your portfolio and check to see if you have completed the work. Work on completing and improving your portfolio. You can see more detail about the assignments by clicking on the link at the top of the right hand column of this class website.

1. Name Banner at the top of your portfolio.
2. Link buttons for all the pages using Photoshop. The list of pages is on the previous assignments page on Thursday, September 13th assignment. (see list of previous assignments - click on link at top of right hand column) of the class web site)
3. Create pages for all the buttons, such as a Writings Page, Photos Page.
4. Create sub-banners for each individual page. For example, you should have a smaller banner that says, Writings, Readings, Photos, etc. The suggested size for the sub-banners is 300 pixels wide by 50 high.
5. Place all the sub-banners on the related page page. For example, place your sub-banner for Photos on your Photos page.
6. Link all the buttons to the pages.
7. On your personal page place a link to your autobiography page.
8. On your autobiography page insert a text box and paste in your autobiography. NOTE: You will first need to open your autobiography, highlight all the text, right click on the highlighted text and click copy.
9. If you are finished with all that, talk with me about working on the computer we are building in class and/or talk with me about using the digital camera.

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Open your autobiography and open Mediator Pro. If you have already inserted it into your portfolio, check the list of previous assignments and make sure you are totally caught up. The link to the previous assignments is at the top of the right hand column. A list of things you should have completed by now is:

1. Name Banner at the top of your portfolio.
2. Link buttons for all the pages using Photoshop. The list of pages is on the previous assignments page on Thursday, September 13th assignment. (see list of previous assignments - click on link at top of right hand column) of the class web site)
3. Create pages for all the buttons, such as a Writings Page, Photos Page.
4. Create sub-banners for each individual page. For example, you should have a smaller banner that says, Writings, Readings, Photos, etc. The suggested size for the sub-banners is 300 pixels wide by 50 high.
5. Place all the sub-banners on the related page page. For example, place your sub-banner for Photos on your Photos page.
6. Link all the buttons to the pages.
7. On your personal page place a link to your autobiography page.
8. On your autobiography page insert a text box and paste in your autobiography. NOTE: You will first need to open your autobiography, highlight all the text, right click on the highlighted text and click copy.
9. If you are finished with all that, talk with me about working on the computer we are building in class and/or talk with me about using the digital camera.

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Please work on finishing your autobiography that you will putting on your portfolio personal page. Today we will go over how to insert your autobiography in your portfolio.

Your autobiography should be comprehensive, at least 6 or seven pages double spaced.

For ideas for your autobiography, look at some web pages that give ideas on what to include. Try to write it like you are telling an interesting story about your life. Include challenges and how you overcame them.

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CONTINUE writing your autobiography that you will putting on your portfolio personal page. Please open MSWord and follow the directions on this page,: Instructions for formatting your Autobiography

Your autobiography should be comprehensive, at least 6 or seven pages double spaced.

Ideas for Your Autobiography

• Begin writing about yourself when you were a young child as early as you can remember.
• You can interview your parents and siblings who can help you fill in the details.
• Include many interesting things about you as a person.
• Bring in pictures of you that you might have that show your family and things you might have been involved with such as sports, dance lesson or dance club, theatre, etc. The pictures might also spark memories and details of the your experiences in life.
• If you are currently involved with something, take pictures of that activity.
• Other ideas that you come up with for what to include.

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Today you will begin writing your autobiography that you will putting on your portfolio personal page. Please open MSWord and follow the directions on this page,: Instructions for formatting your Autobiography

Once you have completed the formatting instructions, begin to write your autobiography. Your autobiography should be comprehensive, at least 6 or seven pages double spaced.

Ideas for Your Autobiography

• Begin writing about yourself when you were a young child as early as you can remember.
• You can interview your parents and siblings who can help you fill in the details.
• Include many interesting things about you as a person.
• Bring in pictures of you that you might have that show your family and things you might have been involved with such as sports, dance lesson or dance club, theatre, etc. The pictures might also spark memories and details of the your experiences in life.
• If you are currently involved with something, take pictures of that activity.
• Other ideas that you come up with for what to include.

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1. Please read the my interview the the McGraw Hill Publishing Company did with me on their on line magazine website. They interviewed me recently about CDRom portfolios. After you click on the link, scroll down and half way and you will see the link to the interview. Click Here:
McGraw Hill Interview with Mr. Lamothe

2. Please review all assignments so far and work on revising and completing things that you have not completed. To review the all previous assignments, click on the link at the top of the page in the right hand column that says:
Tech Lit Assignments List of Daily Assignments-Do Now's.

3. If you finish reviewing and revising, find something that you wrote using Microsoft Word and open it. It could be a previous essay, book report, poem, memoir, story, etc. Revise it and proof read it. When you have done that we will go over how to put it on your CDRom. If you do not have a document in MSWord, create a new doc and begin typing in a hard copy of your writing.

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When you finish, find something that you wrote using Microsoft Word and open it. It could be a previous essay, book report, poem, memoir, story, etc. Revise it and proof read it. When you have done that we will go over how to put it on your CDRom. If you do not have a document in MSWord, create a new doc and begin typing in a hard copy of your writing.

Steps for linking pages:

1. Open Mediator Pro and Open your CDRom file.
2. Right click on one your buttons which should be on your base page.
3. Click on events.
4. Drag the Mouse Click icon you see in the left hand column of the window that popped up into the white box.
5. Drage the Go to Page icon into the white box.
6. Click on the page that the button is linking to.
7. Click OK then OK again.
8. Repeat that for all your buttons and pages.
9. Click Save.
10. Test the link buy running the cdrom - (arrow at the top.)

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Create links from your buttons to your pages. We will review how to do that in class. You may quietly ask another student how to do that if you need to. If someone is helping you, you must do it yourself, they cannot do it for you.

Steps for linking pages:

1. Open Mediator Pro and Open your CDRom file.
2. Right click on one your buttons which should be on your base page.
3. Click on events.
4. Drag the Mouse Click icon you see in the left hand column of the window that popped up into the white box.
5. Drage the Go to Page icon into the white box.
6. Click on the page that the button is linking to.
7. Click OK then OK again.
8. Repeat that for all your buttons and pages.
9. Click Save.
10. Test the link buy running the cdrom - (arrow at the top.)

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Please open Mediator Pro. Continue to work on creating a page to link to for the buttons(categories) that you have created. You should have most or all of your pages created by now. Please remember that your page names should be lower case letters with no spaces. When you create the pages, you need to associate them with the base page. If you need assistance on how to associate pages with your basepage, quietly ask one of the students/teachers in the class. You must drive though, please do it yourself.

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Open Mediator Pro. Please work on creating a page to link to for the buttons(categories) that you have created. For example, you should have already created a home page and a writings page. Now create pages such as a Photos page, Readings page, etc. Please remember that your page names should be lower case letters with no spaces. We will be reviewing how to create pages in class today. When you create the pages, please remember to associate it with the base page. If you need assistance on how to do that, quietly ask one of the students/teachers in the class. You must drive though, please do it yourself.

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Today is Ketchup Day. Ooops, I meant CATCH UP DAY. Work on getting caught up on the work that has been assigned so far. To review what the assignments have been so far, there is a link at the top of the right hand column on this web page that shows all the previous assignments.
The link in the right hand column says "Tech Lit Assignments List of Daily Assignments-Do Now's". You will notice that the most recent assignment is listed at the top, then the previous day's assignment, and so on in descending order.

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Please open Adobe Photoshop and create a Home link button and a Writings link button. Use the same method that you used to create your banner except make the width 180 pixels and the height 25 pixels.
Click here for Banner Instructions
You will need several additional buttons for your categories for pages.
The buttons you will need include:
Home
Writings
Readings
Personal
Art
Photography
Graphic Arts
Video
Any additional categories.

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Please open Adobe Photoshop and Mediator Pro. Using Adobe Photoshop, please make any last minute changes to your name banner. We will be going over in class today instructions on how to insert your banner into your portfolio. You can change your banner at later if you want to change your design, colors, fonts, etc. If you need to go over the instructions for creating your banner here is the link.Click here for Banner Instructions

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Continue Working on your portfolio banner using Adobe Photoshop. Create a couple of addtional versions of your name banner using different colors and fonts. You will pick your best banner to insert into your CDRom portfolio. To review how to create a banner, go over the instructions on how to create a banner. Click here for Banner Instructions

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Please go over the instructions on how to create a banner. Click here for Banner Instructions

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Directory Creation Instructions

When You finish, please read the instructions below for beginning your CD Rom.

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This is where you will find your daily Do Now, assignments, information, links, and other information.