May 30 and 31stFirst: Check SMS (some have missing assignments), Calendar, Gmail.
Next: Present Project 4 Then: Check for missing assignments from SMS. When Finished: Course Resources or work from other classes May 24 and 25First: Check SMS (some have missing assignments), Calendar, Gmail.
Next: Continue working on Project 4 Then: Check for missing assignments from SMS. When Finished: Course Resources or work from other classes May 15 - 19Finals Week - Check Exam Schedule
First: Check SMS, Calendar, Gmail, Dojo points. Next: VOTE: gamain.gaflint.org Then: Present Project 4 7B - Clean out lockers for 20 Mins. When Finished: Course Resources or work from other classes May 8 - 12First: Check SMS, Calendar, Gmail, Dojo points.
Next: VOTE: gamain.gaflint.org Then: Finish- 6th - Comic 7A- Final due May 11th 7B- Forecast 8th- Forecast After that: Work on- 6th - Forecast - (final project due May 17th) 7A- Final project - Due May 11th 7B- Final project - Due May 15th 8th- Final project - Due May 15th Forecast:First: Check SMS, Calendar, Gmail, Dojo points.
Next: By the end of this week, you should have: -Student's raise money -Community News story -Comic -Entertainment story -Forecast Then: Today you will be predicting what the weather will look like for the weekend. Use this: Forecast Look at this Spreadsheet weather from last week. Make a copy for yourself and fill in the boxes with your best guess. Then: Use the Forecast template to create a weather report in google drawings. Comic:First: Check SMS, Gmail, Calendar, Dojo points Next: An important part of any newspaper is the comics!!! more examples. Today, you will be creating a comic about a problem you have seen with being a teenager. Think about things that you're not allowed to do, things people expect of you, and things that adults think about teenagers (even if they're not true.) You may choose to use any of these online tools: either Make Belief Comics, Chogger, Storyboard creator. YOU MAY NEED TO TAKE A SCREENSHOT IN ORDER TO SAVE YOUR PHOTO. Remember the "prntscrn" button in the top right of your keyboard will take a photo and then you "paste" the photo into google drawings or docs. Send comic in formal email to Mr. Jost. Be sure he can comment on document. Entertainment Story: SWBAT: I can create an original entertainment story. Examples of entertainment stories: https://www.newsela.com/articles/?category=arts Begin to write your own entertainment story. You should use research to find a story and put it into your own words. Please use google docs to keep track of your articles. Don't forget to include: -headline (1 point) -byline (1 point) -placeline (1 point) -lead paragraph (3 points) -2 body paragraphs (6 points) -2 quotations (3 points) When finished: - Send to Mr. Jost in a formal email (be sure he can comment on document) and you may go to course resources. April 17 - 21First, create a google doc to help list the definitions for these terms using this Worksheet. We will go over them altogether as a class.
HEADLINE BYLINE PLACELINE LEAD PARAGRAPH BODY QUOTATION Current Event: Today, you will be writing your own news story on an event happening right now or in the future in your community. Please use the internet or your own personal knowledge to write your story. You may also think of interviewing someone in the class or writing an email to get a quote from someone involved. IDEAS: -Sports Events -Upcoming fundraisers -Upcoming community events -Ongoing community events (farmer's market) -Local business write-up -History of the area/ Interesting facts Requirements: - Have a headline, byline, placeline, lead paragraph, body of 2 or more paragraphs, 2 ore more quotations. When finished: - Send to Mr. Jost in a formal email (be sure he can comment on document) and you may go to course resources. April 10 - 13Students Raise Money for a Good Cause:
First: Check SMS, Gmail, Calendar, Dojo points Next: 1. Practice writing a news report on your own.
3. Send Mr. Jost a formal email of your final news report. Subject name: First News Report. Then: create a google doc to help list the definitions for these terms. We will go over them altogether as a class. HEADLINE BYLINE PLACELINE LEAD PARAGRAPH BODY QUOTATION ~Send definitions in a formal email to Mr. Jost.~ When finished with both assignments, you can go to course resources. March 27 - 31First: Check Gmail, SMS, Class Calendar
Then: What do you already know about news articles? Using an article, we will analyze the different sections and stories that are included in the news. DISCUSS AS A CLASS: How do you look through a newspaper? What do you look for? How do you know what stories are important? Are paper newspapers still important? What's different about online newspapers and real newspapers? Worksheet ON YOUR OWN: Using newsela.com , go to join, not sign in. Click on the left side (you are a student) and you are joining a teacher's class.
You can browse other news websites if you finish early. http://www.bbc.com/ http://www.cbsnews.com/ http://www.nbcnews.com/ March 20 - 24First: Check Gmail, SMS, Class Calendar
Next: Continue presenting project 3 Then: Complete any makeup, test corrections, project corrections, etc. that you may not have done. March 13 - 17First: Check Gmail, SMS, Class Calendar
Next: Review Procedures for EM Drills if needed Then: Continue working on project 3 KEEP IN MIND: -Soundcloud MUST be used for the radio commercial. -Screencast-O-Matic is a helpful tool for the video. -Good for posters/billboards: https://infogr.am/ -Good for posters/billboards: http://piktochart.com/ - You will also have to put all of your aspects into a presentation. Decide whether you will use powerpoint, google slides, or prezi. -You may NOT have or use your phone or tablet until I have seen a script and description of your ad (commercial or radio.) On Due Dates: We will present projects. Turn in folder containing all parts of your project in a formal email. March 6 - 10First: Check Gmail, SMS, Class Calendar
Next: Review Procedures for EM Drills Then: Present As Seen on TV. (6th Grade 1 group) After That: We will begin our full advertising project. I will put you into your groups and we will discuss the full details of the project. Review Sound Cloud: You will need headphones that have a microphone built in. Soundcloud.com February 27 - March 3First: take this Test over Ethos, Logos, Pathos.
Next: Review Procedures for EM Drills SWBAT: I can complete a "As Seen on TV" Script. Then: Present As Seen on TV. After That: We will begin our full advertising project. I will put you into your groups and we will discuss the full details of the project. Click here for the full description of the project. For the first day, I would like to introduce two online products that we will use to create audio and video. For audio, you MUST use the product I am showing you today for your RADIO commercial. For video, this is an OPTION to use for your VIDEO commercial. You may also use a video function on a mobile device with teacher permission. The problem is that you have to be able to send more than 10 seconds of video at a time. YOU NEED TO CHECK TO SEE IF YOU CAN EMAIL VIDEOS. Soundcloud: You will need headphones that have a microphone built in. Soundcloud.com Register for an account and upload a sound file. Save the sound file to your computer. SCREENCAST-O-MATIC: This allows you to take a video of whatever you have on your screen and create a script over it. Create an account of your own. Effective uses: -Find a youtube and create words to go over a video -Have your logo on the screen while you talk about your product -Have different pictures or a power point presentation playing while you talk about your product. February 21 - 24First: Check Gmail, SMS, Class Calendar
Then: Take this quiz to check for understanding. Next: As seen on TV has commercials for new inventions and products that the inventors are trying to make money on. Today, I want you to create a commercial for a product from this site You must include the following: - Script 1. Describe the problem 2. Introduce the product 3. Explain how the product solves the problem 4. Why do you need the product? 5. What do you get with the product? 6. How much does it cost? - 30-60 seconds of information - Use powerpoint or pixlr to come up with a logo for your product. Essential Commercial Ingredients February 13 - 17First: Check Gmail, SMS, Class Calendar
Next: Why are radio commercials important to advertising? What makes a good 30 second radio commercial? How to make a radio advertisement Listen to some examples as a class: More examples: Get in groups of 2 or 3 and create a 30 second advertisement for your favorite drink - (Think Mt. Dew, Root Beer, Sparkling Water, Lemonade...) The ad MUST be between 25-45 seconds, so TIME it. Classroom Timers.com You will perform your radio advertisement to the class. Things to decide:
After That: Take this quiz to check for understanding. Next: As seen on TV has commercials for new inventions and products that the inventors are trying to make money on. Today, I want you to create a commercial for a product from this site You must include the following: - Script 1. Describe the problem 2. Introduce the product 3. Explain how the product solves the problem 4. Why do you need the product? 5. What do you get with the product? 6. How much does it cost? - 30-60 seconds of information - Use powerpoint or pixlr to come up with a logo for your product. Essential Commercial Ingredients February 6 - February 10First: Check Gmail, SMS, Class Calendar
Next: Finish your 5 commercials.
January 30 - February 3First: Check SMS and Google Calendar
Next: Watch Prezi and this youtube about Pathos, Ethos, and Logos. Then: Define Pathos, Ethos, and Logos in Advertising on a blank google doc. Send the doc in a formal email. (click here to see how to set up formal email After that: Complete this worksheet. Last: Discuss DEMOGRAPHICS from January 23-27. January 23 - 27First: Check SMS and Google calendar.
Next: Finish the 3 Logos and email them to Mr. Jost in a formal email. After that: Finish Logos quiz. 6th and 7B retake. Rest of Class: Discuss DEMOGRAPHICS. We will talk about advertisers and how they use DEMOGRAPHICS to pick the best time to show commercials. Brainstorm: What TV shows would be on air when these commercials play? Who is their target audience? Pillow pets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZTQAtvGUIY KD Gatoraide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNjQishYOy0 Geico: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtXtOuxBuvQ Disney princess: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJdrr3dbAxk Like a girl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjJQBjWYDTs Kevin Hart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R_483zeVF8 Advertisers are trying to make memorable commercials and print ads so you will want to buy their product or spread the word about their company. In a Google Doc, please complete the following information the 6 commercials we just watched.
January 18 - 20First:
Check SMS - Many of you are missing assignments in Technology. Next: Continue to work on your 3 Logos for GA group or club. Instructions are under January 9 - 13th. Then: Extra credit or Typing club when finished. January 9 - 13First:
Check SMS - Many of you are missing assignments in Technology. Next: Take this quiz over Logos. Then: This year your GA logo changed from this image to this image. Many famous logos have changed over time to stay fresh and updated. See famous examples of this here. I want you to come up with ideas for creative logo designs for a group or club at Genesee Academy. This could include yearbook, a grade level, basketball club, student council, etc. I would like it to be a group from the school. This is kind of like a poster except that I want you to include a short phrase that explains the group. Look at examples from my old school. Please follow these steps: 1. Pick a group that exists at GA (yearbook, a grade level, basketball club, student council, etc) 2. You will create 3 ideas that are similar, but slightly different. Imagine that you are presenting a few ideas to a company and they will choose their favorite. 3. 2 of them should be online (use pixlr, google draw, logomaker, etc.) and 1 should be hand drawn. 4. At least 1 logo should have a catchphrase and I should be able to tell which group you are supporting and that they are from Genesee Academy. 5. You may use the internet to come up with ideas, but you cannot simply steal a logo or phrase from another school or business. January 3 - 6First:
Check SMS - Many of you are missing assignments in Technology. Next: Go over definitions of LOGO, WATERMARK, BRAND, VERSATILE, RELEVANT Then: 1. Try your hand at making your own watermark with these sites. You may want to make one with your name or use an existing product name. Please save to your computer in a folder marked with your name. 2. If you finish before class is done, please try to create an idea for a logo for Genesee Academy. We have already practiced making posters, but a logo is a fast way to make an impression. You may draw it on paper or try to make it online. Try http://logomaker.com/ December 19-22First: Finish presenting GATORS posters.
Second: Small Logos; We've already talked about posters and billboards that grab an audience's attention. Another way to create a memory in an audience is to have a logo that people recognize with a product. 1. Click here to look through the most popular logo brands. 2. Browse through these: 3. Please send a formal email to me and tell me your favorite brand logo. (click here to see how to set up formal email) 4. Next, read through the 5 Principles of Effective Logo Design by http://ideas.overnightprints.com/. You will see that these are very similar to our design ideas for posters and billboards. However, logos are even more generic and must leave a lasting impression. 5. Define the words LOGO, WATERMARK, BRAND, VERSATILE, RELEVANT, and keep them in a word document titled TECH DEFINITIONS. 6. Take this logo quiz or this logo quiz to see how many you can name! Here are some other sites with games:
December 12 - 16Monday: Snow day!
Today: First: Vote for your overall favorite doodle: 5th Grade: A GOOGLE ODYSSEY 6th Grade: TO MARS! 7th Grade: IN YOUR DREAMS 8th Grade: BACK TO SCHOOL and FOOD DOODLE Please vote for your favorite here. Then: We will present posters to the class. December 5th - 9thFirst: Check SMS. Posters are updated with the grade.
Next: Current work- Google Doodle. Look through your grade doodles. Then: Vote for your favorite class doodle. Last: Read through today to get an idea of what we will be doing. Finish Project 2 then Hour of Code. Today we will be playing with Hour of Code. Click on the link and sign in with your user name and password. 5th Grade Class Code: 8HHAMA 6th Grade Class Code: FWXN3Y 7A Class Code: ZYWV5G 7B Class Code: Z9A5BT 8th Grade Class Code: YJ5YFP We will present posters to the class next week. November 28 - December 2ndI can: Continue to finish my posters for my group.
First: Check grades. Still have missing google doodles. THIS IS THE LAST WEEK I WILL ACCEPT THEM. A 0 will be in the grade book if not turned in. Then: Get with group members and work on project. Remember: -Each group should have 2-3 posters depending on your group number. -Each group should use 3 different methods (powerpoint, pixlr, word, hand drawn, etc.) -Each poster has a different location that it will display G.A.T.O.R.S -Each poster should be unified (same colors, same fonts, etc.) 5th Grade turn in procedure: Mr. Jost will give you a flash drive to upload all posters. Create a new folder titled with group members names on flash drive and load all posters into that folder. All other grades- share your posters with your group members and send Mr. Jost ONE email with all of your posters together. Your posters are due at the end of class on due date! Please email your posters to Mr. Jost at [email protected]. Rubric for grading Project 2 November 21 -23I can: Continue to finish my posters for my group.
First: Check grades. Still have missing google doodles. Then: Get with group members and work on project. Remember: -Each group should have 2-3 posters depending on your group number. -Each group should use 3 different methods (powerpoint, pixlr, word, hand drawn, etc.) -Each poster has a different location that it will display G.A.T.O.R.S -Each poster should be unified (same colors, same fonts, etc.) Last challenge- share your posters with your group members and send Mr. Jost ONE email with all of your posters together. Your posters are due at the end of class on due date! Please email your posters to Mr. Jost at [email protected] November 14 - November 18First: Check grades. Many of you are missing your google doodle that was due last week. Turn in late for 50% max credit or it’s a 0.
Mrs. Sankari will be giving us a survey to complete today. When she is finished with everyone, we will begin today's work. 3rd, 4th, 5th Link to Survey 6th, 7th, 8th Link to Survey I can: Continue to finish my posters for my group. Remember: -Each group should have 2-3 posters depending on your group number. -Each group should use 3 different methods (powerpoint, pixlr, word, hand drawn, etc.) -Each poster has a different location that it will display G.A.T.O.R.S -Each poster should be unified (same colors, same fonts, etc.) Last challenge- share your posters with your group members and send Mr. Jost ONE email with all of your posters together. Your posters are due at the end of class on due date! Please email your posters to Mr. Jost at [email protected] November 7 - November 11Today, you will get together with your group and begin work on posters
Goal for today: Explain the expectations for the project that is due at the end of class: 5th: November 28 6th: December 8 7A: December 7 7B: December 8 8th: December 7 TODAY: Discuss your upcoming group project. Review using pixlr.com, Powerpoint, Google Docs, Google Slides, or use graffiti art by hand.
http://animalphotos.info/a/ http://www.morguefile.com/archive/ http://www.stockfreeimages.com/ http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Images http://www.picdrome.com/page/gallery October 31 - November 4First: Check grades
Next: Finish last weeks assignment After that: Share with Mr. Jost Google Doodle is due November 11th Then: Move onto today's lesson Review: Last class, we saw some creative billboards and learned ways to make billboards and posters stand out to an audience. Review using pixlr.com and Powerpoint to create posters
Mr. Jost will go through a technique with you to create your own graffiti. You will look at pixlr.com and learn how to edit photos. Yesterday, we talked about ways to make a great billboard or poster. Review the 10 rules: Graffiti is a form of artistic expression that is usually done on public property. It can be a form of protest, of ownership, or for its own artistic merit. Check out the amazing photos on google. See different techniques for creating your own graffiti. It will help as you work on your next project creating posters for the school. October 24-28We will have only some class time to finish google doodles. After today, it is homework.
We will begin to talk about creativity and how to get someone's attention in advertising. Our next project is creating posters for Genesee Academy: Our Class Rules: Be Safe Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Engaged Poster Examples: Billboards Bus Stops Posters in Stores Movie Posters Science Fair Posters Upcoming Events Read Top 10 billboard design tips to ensure… Your billboard grabs eyeballs and burns into brain cells! First, in a new google doc, please write down the 10 design tips that are recommended in the article. Write a small description for each in your own words. Next, please look at this website and tell me the name of your favorite advertising campaign. Put the title and short blurb about your favorite in your google doc. See google doc directions below to share. Next, please look at these motivational sayings and tell me your favorite sign. Put the title and short blurb about your favorite in your google doc. See google doc directions below. **Share the google doc with me** Last, Create your own motivational saying here. Screenshot and upload to google doc. Google Doodle is Due Friday November 11th October 17 - 21I can: check my grades through SMS, finish google scavenger hunt
Today: 1. Learn to check grades with log in 2. Finish google scavenger hunt 3. Google Doodle Thomas Edison once said, “To have a great idea is to have a lot of them.” One of the most famous logos currently in use is the google watermark. Its simplicity makes it recognizable around the world. On special events, google will change their homepage to imitate historic events or to recognize famous people. Please check out this page of recent google illustrations. Please comment on this message and tell me your favorite google doodle. Today, you will be competing in a google doodle battle. Before we begin, we are going to brainstorm together. This year, google had a contest called Doodle 4 Google where students had to design a google doodle based on the theme “What I See For The Future.” You can see the winners and runners-up from the previous contest here. You must draw in pencil to begin. Use the template to help, but do not feel like the google has to be the same on your final draft. At the end of the day, I will upload them to the current GAtech work page and we will be voting next week on the google doodle winner! October 10-14First: Welcome to Tech 7th Grade
Next: Google Search Techniques Powerpoints Then: Scavenger Hunt Last: A google a day or Typing club. Course resource activities if time allows. Google Search Techniques: Mixed Media Google Search Techniques: Believe it or not Use the google search box to help you answer the following questions for the google scavenger hunt. If link does not work: look under the current work tab. There is also the great site http://www.agoogleaday.com/ for a fun way to search google. October 4th & 6thI can: Review the terms we learned last class.
Define a search engine and understand all of its uses. Decide how to use google most effectively. This week will complete the following: Understanding search Google Landing Understanding search Power point Have some fun with all that google can do!!! With time remaining: First: Finish defining terms from last week Then: Complete word search Last: Typing club (be sure to log in) September 27 & 29First: Take the internet safety quiz
Then: Powerpoint, Understanding the web. After that: Define the internet and terms that we use when we talk about the web. Create a word search and save as PDF or screen shot. Upload into a PDF editor or Paint and circle the hidden words. Internet safety Quiz Power point: Understanding the web: After we discuss this powerpoint, we will be defining the following terms: - The Internet -The (World Wide) Web -Browser -Search Engine -Website/Webpage -Web Address -Deep Web/ Visible Web On a Google Doc (Mr. Jost will show you where to find this) you will DEFINE the 7 terms listed above. You will title this WEB DEFINITIONS. After writing down the definitions, you will create a word search using these 7 terms. Follow this website to create your search. Follow the instructions on the website. If you have questions, ask your neighbors first, or raise your hand for Mr. Jost to help you. September 15th, 20th, & 22ndFirst- we will watch videos together on digital citizenship and discuss them as a class.
Then- Typing club Last- Take a quiz over internet safety Taken from the site: Digital Citizen Adventures Step 1. Develop a big picture perspective Before you begin looking for yourself, let's build some background information about the digital footprint phenomenon. Watch Digital Dossier. Questions to consider after you watch it:
Watch Your Digital Footprint May Be Unflattering. Questions to consider after you watch it:
Watch What Digital Footprint Will You Leave Behind?, posted on the Hoven School District Superintendent's Blog. Questions to consider after you watch it?
Watch What Can You Do To Protect Yourself?
September 6 & 8
First: Finish poster from last class.
Then: SWBAT: Create an infographic (online poster) about digital citizenship. In your online poster, include: - 3 things that you SHOULD do online - 3 things that you should NOT do online - What to share online - What to keep private online - Digital Citizenship definition (in kid friendly terms) - Digital Footprint definition (in kid friendly terms) Decide what tool to use online: • Easel.ly • Infogr.am • Piktochart August 30th and September 1st
From teachinctrl.org:
Your Digital Footprint: Leaving a Mark In a digital world and information-sharing age, it can sometimes be hard to understand where privacy ends and what the real risks are. Everyone cares about their reputation, but many students don’t know that what they do online can impact their digital footprint, permanently. In this lesson students will continue learning about the rights and responsibilities they have as digital citizens, and gain awareness of steps they can take to be safe and secure, and be empowered to make smart choices in order to remain InCtrl of their digital reputation! First, we will watch this video:http://www.teachinctrl.org/videos/yourdigitalfootprint-student.php Second, we will get into groups and talk through different scenarios about digital citizenship. Third, we will discuss what you should really know about digital citizenship. Last, you and a partner will create a poster of what you should know about digital citizenship. Words to Know: Digital Footprint: The trail left behind by your interactions with the digital environment including use of TV, cell phone, internet, email, texting and social media. Avatar: A picture or graph that represents an online user. Cookies: A piece of data sent from a website and stored in your computer. These cookies can be used to track every website where you go. They remember you so you don't have to sign in to every page. Information I want/should keep private: -Passwords -Phone Number, Address -Personal Information Information I want to share: -Nice comments to friends -Pictures with friends -Respectful opinions Online Safety Tips: -Use strong passwords and don't share -Keep a password on your phone/tablet -Be aware of privacy settings Power Password Tips: -Use numbers and letters -Use different passwords for different sites -Change your password a lot My Personal Digital Guidelines: 1. Be respectful to others 2. Use security/virus protection 3. Backup your information 4. Remember that not everything you read is true 5. Be safe online! Assignment: Create a poster about things that you have learned about digital citizenship. Use a google doc/word processor. Be sure to save to your folder. Poster is due Tuesday, September 6 August 23rd, & 24th
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May 22 - 26 Schedule5th GradeStudents Raise Money for a Good Cause:
First: Check SMS, Gmail, Calendar, Dojo points Next: 1. Practice writing a news report on your own.
3. Send Mr. Jost a formal email of your final news report. Subject name: First News Report. |