May 1

Good morning class! Be sure to be on task and using your time wisely. I expect a very good report from the sub! Today and tomorrow we are working in Moodle on a new section about e-mail. Due dates are given below. J

Be reminded that you lose participation points when you are caught on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and similar sites. You may listen to music on a site like www.grooveshark.com that does NOT have videos. If music starts to interfere with your ability to complete your work or stay on task, you will lose that privilege.

Warm Up:

Who has been your favorite teacher of all time? What grade were you in when you had your favorite teacher? What makes a teacher good?

Assignment:
On our Computer Apps Semester 2 moodle site, the due date for 2.2.3 E-Mail: Providing Context and 2.2.4 E-Mail: Subject Lines Poster is Wednesday, May 2^nd. Continue working on the E-Mail modules this week in Moodle when you are done with the assignments given. If you have any questions, please let me know!

April 30

Good morning to all you rain lovers! To everyone who doesn’t like rain…I don’t think today will be your day! Sorry, but you’ll have to make the best of it. Today through Wednesday we are working in Moodle on a new section about e-mail. Due dates are given below. J

Be reminded that you lose participation points when you are caught on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and similar sites. You may listen to music on a site like www.grooveshark.com that does NOT have videos. If music starts to interfere with your ability to complete your work or stay on task, you will lose that privilege.

Warm Up:

Go to www.wlns.com/weather and look at the 6-day forecast. Tell me two things about the weather for this week. What’s it going to be like and how should you dress? What should you NOT wear?

Assignment:

On our Computer Apps Semester 2 moodle site, the due date for 2.2.3 E-Mail: Providing Context and 2.2.4 E-Mail: Subject Lines Poster is Wednesday, May 2^nd. Continue working on the E-Mail modules this week in Moodle when you are done with the assignments given. If you have any questions, please let me know!

April 27

Good morning everyone and happy Friday! Today we are working in Moodle on the second PedalCo Newsletter, activity 2.1.7.2, which is due today.

Be reminded that you lose participation points when you are caught on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and similar sites. You may listen to music on a site like www.grooveshark.com that does NOT have videos. If music starts to interfere with your ability to complete your work or stay on task, you will lose that privilege.

Warm Up:

What is your favorite food and drink? What is your favorite type of non-American food? When was the last time you tried something new? Did you like it?

Assignment:

On our Computer Apps Semester 2 moodle site, the due date for  2.1.7.2, the second part of the PedalCo Newsletter assignment is today, Friday, April 27^th. Continue working on the Keyboarding modules this week in Moodle when you are done with 2.1.7.2 and be sure to check out some of the different typing websites listed in Moodle. After you have uploaded 2.1.7, you will Save As and make a separate document for making 5 changes to the PedalCo Newsletter, such as different fonts, font sizes, color schemes, etc., to personalize the newsletter more to your own style! If you have any questions, please let me know!

April 26

Good morning everyone! We are closing in on the end of the week! Today we are working in Moodle on the second PedalCo Newsletter, activity 2.1.7.2, which is due on Friday.

Be reminded that you lose participation points when you are caught on YouTube, Facebook, and similar sites. You may listen to music on a site like www.grooveshark.com that does NOT have videos. If music starts to interfere with your ability to complete your work or stay on task, you will lose that privilege.

Warm Up:

Read the following article about the death penalty being abolished in Connecticut. When you are done, google “U.S. states without death penalty”. Does Michigan have the death penalty? Should it? Tell me why or why not.

Assignment:

On our Computer Apps Semester 2 moodle site, the due date for  2.1.7.2, the second part of the PedalCo Newsletter assignment is Friday, April 27^th. Continue working on the Keyboarding modules this week in Moodle when you are done with 2.1.7.2 and be sure to check out some of the different typing websites listed in Moodle. After you have uploaded 2.1.7, you will Save As and make a separate document for making 5 changes to the PedalCo Newsletter, such as different fonts, font sizes, color schemes, etc., to personalize the newsletter more to your own style! If you have any questions, please let me know!

April 25

Good morning everyone! Today we are moving in Moodle to the PedalCo Newsletter, activity 2.1.7.2, which is due on Friday.

Be reminded that you lose participation points when you are caught on YouTube, Facebook, and similar sites. You may listen to music on a site like www.grooveshark.com that does NOT have videos. If music starts to interfere with your ability to complete your work or stay on task, you will lose that privilege.

Warm Up:

If you could learn something new, what would it be? I would like to learn Russian or Arabic. I’ve never studied a language that uses a different alphabet and since I love languages, I think it would be neat to learn one of those. Whatever you would like to learn, it may be a skill, like cooking, a sport, like rugby, a game, like chess, or anything you choose. Tell me WHY you want to learn the thing you have chosen! When you are done, look up something about that topic online!

Assignment:

On our Computer Apps Semester 2 moodle site, the due date for  2.1.7.2, the second part of the PedalCo Newsletter assignment is Friday, April 27^th. Continue working on the Keyboarding modules this week in Moodle when you are done with 2.1.7.2 and be sure to check out some of the different typing websites listed in Moodle. After you have uploaded 2.1.7, you will Save As and make a separate document for making 5 changes to the PedalCo Newsletter, such as different fonts, font sizes, color schemes, etc., to personalize the newsletter more to your own style! If you have any questions, please let me know!

April 24

Good morning everyone! Today we are continuing our work on Moodle on the PedalCo Newsletter, activity 2.1.7, which is due today.

Be reminded that you lose participation points when you are caught on YouTube, Facebook, and similar sites. You may listen to music on a site like www.grooveshark.com that does NOT have videos. If music starts to interfere with your ability to complete your work or stay on task, you will lose that privilege.

Warm Up:

Since this unit has been on keyboarding skills, go to the following link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/ and complete some of the activities. Explore the site for about 10 minutes and then tell me your opinion of the site. Did you like it? Would you recommend it to friends or family? Is there another site or program that you like better?

Assignment:

On our Computer Apps Semester 2 moodle site, the due date for  2.1.7 the PedalCo Newsletter assignment to today, Tuesday, April 24^th. Continue working on the Keyboarding modules this week in Moodle when you are done with 2.1.7 and be sure to check out some of the different typing websites listed in Moodle. This is a time-consuming assignment, so stay focused!

April 23

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a GREAT weekend! Today we are continuing our work on Moodle on the PedalCo Newsletter, activity 2.1.7.

Be reminded that you lose participation points when you are caught on YouTube, Facebook, and similar sites. You may listen to music on a site like www.grooveshark.com that does NOT have videos. If music starts to interfere with your ability to complete your work or stay on task, you will lose that privilege.

Warm Up:

I took my kids to Hell, Michigan on Saturday. What is the name of another city you have been to recently? What did you do there? In case you were wondering, we took pictures and ate ice cream. It was a lot of fun. Hell is located East of Mason, Michigan, about 45 minutes from Lansing.

Assignment:

On our Computer Apps Semester 2 moodle site, I have changed to due date for  2.1.7 the PedalCo Newsletter assignment to Tuesday, April 24^th. Continue working on the Keyboarding modules this week in Moodle when you are done with 2.1.7 and be sure to check out some of the different typing websites listed in Moodle. This is a time-consuming assignment, so stay focused!

April 20

Happy Friday! It feels like this week has gone by really fast! Today we are continuing our work on Moodle on the PedalCo Newsletter, activity 2.1.7.

Be reminded that you lose participation points when you are caught on YouTube, Facebook, and similar sites. You may listen to music on a site like www.grooveshark.com that does NOT have videos. If music starts to interfere with your ability to complete your work or stay on task, you will lose that privilege.

Warm Up:

Did you have any new year’s resolutions? If so, have you made any progress on achieving them? If you didn’t make any new year’s resolution, they are just goals that you want to accomplish in 2012. I didn’t make any, but my goal for this year is to be more active outdoors, playing and getting exercise, and to drink less pop. Tell me one or two of your goals for this year!

Assignment:

On our Computer Apps Semester 2 moodle site, I have changed to due date for  2.1.7 the PedalCo Newsletter assignment to Tuesday, April 24^th. Continue working on the Keyboarding modules this week in Moodle when you are done with 2.1.7 and be sure to check out some of the different typing websites listed in Moodle. This is a time-consuming assignment, so stay focused!

April 19

Happy Speed Schedule Thursday! We have a short day today, so the warm up for today is to go to yesterday’s warm up and do it, in case you didn’t have a chance to yesterday. Then, continue to work on the PedalCo Newsletter in Moodle, 2.1.7.

Be reminded that you lose participation points when you are caught on YouTube, Facebook, and similar sites. You may listen to music on a site like www.grooveshark.com that does NOT have videos. If music starts to interfere with your ability to complete your work or stay on task, you will lose that privilege.

Warm Up:

Click on the tab for yesterday’s blog (April 18) to go to yesterday’s blog and finish the warm up, if you haven’t done so already.

Assignment:

On our Computer Apps Semester 2 moodle site, I am changing to due date for  2.1.7 the PedalCo Newsletter assignment to Tuesday, April 24^th. Continue working on the Keyboarding modules this week in Moodle when you are done with 2.1.7 and be sure to check out some of the different typing websites listed in Moodle. This is a time-consuming assignment, so stay focused!

April 18

Happy Reverse Job Shadow Day class! Today we’re actually going to talk and interact for a little while as a class. Weird stuff, huh? First, take a look at some of the links provided below and THEN do the warm up.

Be reminded that you lose participation points when you are caught on YouTube, Facebook, and similar sites. You may listen to music on a site like www.grooveshark.com that does NOT have videos. If music starts to interfere with your ability to complete your work or stay on task, you will lose that privilege.

Warm Up:

Click on the following link to learn about career interests, job applications, resumes, and job interview questions and skills: http://www.slsd.org/MiddleSchool.cfm?subpage=261826 . For your warm up, list 2 tips for how to have a successful job interview.

Assignment:

On our Computer Apps Semester 2 moodle site, I am changing to due date for  2.1.7 the PedalCo Newsletter assignment to Tuesday, April 24^th. Continue working on the Keyboarding modules this week in Moodle when you are done with 2.1.7 and be sure to check out some of the different typing websites listed in Moodle. This is a time-consuming assignment, so stay focused!

April 17

Happy Tuesday class! I hope everyone got lots of sleep AND got their homework done for all their classes! We will continue to work on our own on our Computer Apps Semester 2 moodle site today. You will click on Eastern High School, and click on Horner’s Technology Apps Sems 2 to go to our site. This is the link that you will follow to your daily assignments after you finish your Warm Ups. Your Student ID will be your login and your password will be changeme when you first access Moodle.

Be reminded that you lose participation points when you are caught on YouTube, Facebook, and similar sites. You may listen to music on a site like www.grooveshark.com that does NOT have videos. If music starts to interfere with your ability to complete your work or stay on task, you will lose that privilege.

Warm Up:

What sports are going on right now at Eastern? List as many as you can. ALSO, make an effort to watch an event in the next two weeks and support your school! Go Quakers!

Assignment:

On our Computer Apps Semester 2 moodle site, you should complete 2.1.7 the PedalCo Newsletter assignment by Friday, April 20^th. Continue working on the Keyboarding modules this week in Moodle when you are done with 2.1.7 and be sure to check out some of the different typing websites listed in Moodle. This is a time-consuming assignment, so stay focused!

April 16

Welcome back class! I hope everyone had a great weekend! We will continue to work on our own on our Computer Apps Semester 2 moodle site. You will click on Eastern High School, and click on Horner’s Technology Apps Sems 2 to go to our site. This is the link that you will follow to your daily assignments after you finish your Warm Ups. Your Student ID will be your login and your password                                                                                                                                                                       will be changeme when you first access Moodle.

Be reminded that you lose participation points when you are caught on YouTube, Facebook, and similar sites. You may listen to music on a site like www.grooveshark.com that does NOT have videos. If music starts to interfere with your ability to complete your work or stay on task, you will lose that privilege.

Warm Up:

Go to www.typingtest.com and take the 1 minute test on Astronauts. Take the test 2 times. How are your mad typing skills doing? Are you improving? Report your Adjusted Words Per Minute!

Assignment:

On our Computer Apps Semester 2 moodle site, you should have completed 2.1.4 the Newspaper assignment by Friday, April 13^th. Continue working on the Keyboarding modules this week in Moodle when you are done with 2.1.4 and be sure to check out some of the different typing websites listed in Moodle. This is a big assignment! Start the Marking Period strong and make me proud!

April 13

Happy Friday students! We are nearing the end of the week! We will continue to work on our own on our Computer Apps Semester 2 moodle site. You will click on Eastern High School, and click on Horner’s Technology Apps Sems 2 to go to our site. This is the link that you will follow to your daily assignments after you finish your Warm Ups. Your Student ID will be your login and your password                                                                                                                                                                       will be changeme when you first access Moodle.

Be reminded that you lose participation points when you are caught on YouTube, Facebook, and similar sites. You may listen to music on a site like www.grooveshark.com that does NOT have videos. If music starts to interfere with your ability to complete your work or stay on task, you will lose that privilege.

Warm Up:

Which GOP Presidential Candidate recently dropped out of the running for President? Question number two: What the heck does GOP stand for???

Assignment:

On our Computer Apps Semester 2 moodle site, you should complete 2.1.4 the Newspaper assignment by today, Friday, April 13^th. Continue working on the Keyboarding modules this week in Moodle when you are done with 2.1.4 and be sure to check out some of the different typing websites listed in Moodle. This is a big assignment! Start the Marking Period strong and make me proud!

April 12

Happy Thursday students! We are nearing the end of the week! We will continue to work on our own on our Computer Apps Semester 2 moodle site. You will click on Eastern High School, and click on Horner’s Technology Apps Sems 2 to go to our site. This is the link that you will follow to your daily assignments after you finish your Warm Ups. Your Student ID will be your login and your password                                                                                                                                                                       will be changeme when you first access Moodle.

Be reminded that you lose participation points when you are caught on YouTube, Facebook, and similar sites. You may listen to music on a site like www.grooveshark.com that does NOT have videos. If music starts to interfere with your ability to complete your work or stay on task, you will lose that privilege.

Warm Up:

What is the last healthy meal you ate? Give me the details! Look up online how many calories it may have had.

Assignment:

On our Computer Apps Semester 2 moodle site, you should complete 2.1.4 the Newspaper assignment by Friday, April 13^th. Continue working on the Keyboarding modules this week in Moodle when you are done with 2.1.4 and be sure to check out some of the different typing websites listed in Moodle. This is a big assignment! Start the Marking Period strong and make me proud!

April 11

Happy Wednesday students! We are halfway through the week! We will continue to work on our own on our Computer Apps Semester 2 moodle site. You will click on Eastern High School, and click on Horner’s Technology Apps Sems 2 to go to our site. This is the link that you will follow to your daily assignments after you finish your Warm Ups. Your Student ID will be your login and your password                                                                                                                                                                       will be changeme when you first access Moodle.

Be reminded that you lose participation points when you are caught on YouTube, Facebook, and similar sites. You may listen to music on a site like www.grooveshark.com that does NOT have videos. If music starts to interfere with your ability to complete your work or stay on task, you will lose that privilege.

Warm Up:

List 5 jobs that you need computer skills for.

Assignment:

On our Computer Apps Semester 2 moodle site, you should complete 2.1.4 the Newspaper assignment by Friday, April 13^th. Continue working on the Keyboarding modules this week in Moodle when you are done with 2.1.4 and be sure to check out some of the different typing websites listed in Moodle. This is a big assignment! Start the Marking Period strong and make me proud!

April 10

Happy Tuesday class! This week, we will continue to work on our own on our Computer Apps Semester 2 moodle site. You will click on Eastern High School, and click on Horner’s Technology Apps Sems 2 to go to our site. This is the link that you will follow to your daily assignments after you finish your Warm Ups. Your Student ID will be your login and your password will be changeme when you first access Moodle.

Be reminded that you lose participation points when you are caught on YouTube, Facebook, and similar sites. You may listen to music on a site like www.grooveshark.com that does NOT have videos. If music starts to interfere with your ability to complete your work or stay on task, you will lose that privilege.

Warm Up:

It’s numbers time again! Tell me some numbers that are important to you right now. I have conferences at 3:30 pm today, my daughter has her 1^st softball game after school, and there are currently 6 animals at my house right now (my 3 cats and my brother’s 3 chihuahuas).

Assignment:

On our Computer Apps Semester 2 moodle site, you should complete 2.1.4 the Newspaper assignment by Friday, April 13^th. Continue working on the Keyboarding modules this week in Moodle and be sure to check out some of the different typing websites listed in Moodle. This is a big assignment! Start the Marking Period strong and make me proud!

April 9

Welcome back class! I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing Spring Break! I didn’t go anywhere special, but I did get to see my brother before he moves to Germany and then ships off to Afghanistan, so that was very special.

If you have any problems with your computer working properly, please let me know immediately. If your computer has issues and you don’t report it, it can impact your ability to get your work done for class.

Warm Up:

What was the farthest you travelled from home over Spring Break. If you didn’t go out of town, what is the farthest you went from your house? Be SPECIFIC! It’s okay if you didn’t have any major plans!

Assignment:

This Friday, Moodle assignment 2.1.4 will be due, which is the newspaper summaries assignment. The key to this assignment is to create columns with different fonts and font sizes in order to summarize the 7-10 articles that you find on different topics from different news sites. READ THE DIRECTIONS! If you have questions, please let me know! Do your best and good luck!