Congratulations to the follow students for making 102 on the Copyright/Fair Use Test.
They made 100 and answered correctly both bonus questions!
1st period: Ian, Chris
2nd period: N/A
5th period: Evan, Katie, Megan
6th period: Sumra, Savannah, Mayra
Students continued the Career Unit by doing online research at North Carolina Career Resource Network. To see the lesson click here.
The following Standard Course of Study will be covered in today's lesson:
7.TT.1.1 & 8.TT.1.1 Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to access information.
7.TT.1.2 & 8.TT.1.2 Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to organize information (e.g. graphic organizers, databases, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing)
7.SE.1.1 & 8.SE.1.1 Apply ethical behavior when using resources.
7.SE.1.2 & 8.SE.1.2 Apply safety precautions when using online resources.
The following Guidance objectives are met:Develop skills to locate, evaluate, and interpret career information.Apply personal skills, interests and abilities to current career choicesDemonstrate awareness of the education and training needed to achieve career goals.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Friday- Copyright/Fair Use Test & Career Unit
Today we took a test that covered analyzing web resources, copyright and Fair Use limits.
To see the lesson or the test click here.
The test covered the following Information & Technology Standard Course of Study:
7.SE.1.1 & 8.SE.1.1 Apply ethical behavior (copyright, not plagiarizing, proper netiquette) when using resources.
7.SI.1.1 & 8.SI.1.1 Evaluate resources for reliability.
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We started the Career Unit with students signing up for a free account at CFNC.org (College Foundation of North Carolina). Next week the students will take the CFNC.org career interest inventory.
Students will be researching career information, creating databases and database reports, creating a salary spreadsheet, preparing a word processing career report, creating a web site on Microsoft Publisher and giving a short presentation.
To see the lesson click here.
The following Standard Course of Study will be covered in the CFNC survey lesson:
7.TT.1.1 & 8.TT.1.1 Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to access information.
7.SE.1.2 & 8.SE.1.1 Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to organize information (e.g. graphic organizers, databases, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing)
The following Guidance objectives are met:
Develop skills to locate, evaluate, and interpret career information.
Apply personal skills, interests and abilities to current career choices
Demonstrate awareness of the education and training needed to achieve career goals.
To see the lesson or the test click here.
The test covered the following Information & Technology Standard Course of Study:
7.SE.1.1 & 8.SE.1.1 Apply ethical behavior (copyright, not plagiarizing, proper netiquette) when using resources.
7.SI.1.1 & 8.SI.1.1 Evaluate resources for reliability.
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We started the Career Unit with students signing up for a free account at CFNC.org (College Foundation of North Carolina). Next week the students will take the CFNC.org career interest inventory.
Students will be researching career information, creating databases and database reports, creating a salary spreadsheet, preparing a word processing career report, creating a web site on Microsoft Publisher and giving a short presentation.
To see the lesson click here.
The following Standard Course of Study will be covered in the CFNC survey lesson:
7.TT.1.1 & 8.TT.1.1 Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to access information.
7.SE.1.2 & 8.SE.1.1 Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to organize information (e.g. graphic organizers, databases, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing)
The following Guidance objectives are met:
Develop skills to locate, evaluate, and interpret career information.
Apply personal skills, interests and abilities to current career choices
Demonstrate awareness of the education and training needed to achieve career goals.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Thursday- Fair Use
Today we discussed Fair Use. To see the lesson click here. During 5th period, Chelsea and Tyler gave very informative answers during the discussion.
We covered the following Standard Course of Study: 7.SE.1.1 & 8.SI.1.1 Apply ethical behavior (copyright, not plagiarizing, proper netiquette) when using resources.
Students finished yesterday's lesson and learned about the 4 guidelines of Fair Use. 1st period is still preparing a study guide for the upcoming test and will test on Monday. 2nd period, 5th period, and 6th period finished the study guide and will test on Friday.
The test material may be seen by going to the lesson linked above.
We covered the following Standard Course of Study: 7.SE.1.1 & 8.SI.1.1 Apply ethical behavior (copyright, not plagiarizing, proper netiquette) when using resources.
Students finished yesterday's lesson and learned about the 4 guidelines of Fair Use. 1st period is still preparing a study guide for the upcoming test and will test on Monday. 2nd period, 5th period, and 6th period finished the study guide and will test on Friday.
The test material may be seen by going to the lesson linked above.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Wednesday- Ethics and Copyright
Today we learned discussed copyright and college students. To see the lesson click here.
We covered the following Standard Course of Study: 7.SE.1.1 & 8.SI.1.1 Apply ethical behavior (copyright, not plagiarizing, proper netiquette) when using resources.
Students learned about copyright laws and penalties by having a group discussion about an article about illegal downloading of music. During 2nd period, Jessica, Josh, and Andrew brought up several good ideas about copyright.
We covered the following Standard Course of Study: 7.SE.1.1 & 8.SI.1.1 Apply ethical behavior (copyright, not plagiarizing, proper netiquette) when using resources.
Students learned about copyright laws and penalties by having a group discussion about an article about illegal downloading of music. During 2nd period, Jessica, Josh, and Andrew brought up several good ideas about copyright.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Tuesday- Introduction to Informational Technology
Today we learned about what Informational Technology is and what will be taught in the class. To see the lesson click here.
We covered the following Standard Course of Study: 7.SI.1.1 & 8.SI.1.1 Evaluate resources for reliability.
Students learned how to determine if a particular web site is a good source of information.
They created a Word Processing study guide which mentioned they should check how current a web site is (currency), who created the web site (credibility) and what knowledge or experience the creator of the web site has about the topic they are discussing (authority).
We covered the following Standard Course of Study: 7.SI.1.1 & 8.SI.1.1 Evaluate resources for reliability.
Students learned how to determine if a particular web site is a good source of information.
They created a Word Processing study guide which mentioned they should check how current a web site is (currency), who created the web site (credibility) and what knowledge or experience the creator of the web site has about the topic they are discussing (authority).
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Open House- Easy 100 on 1st Test Grade
It was great meeting everyone during the 7th grade and 8th grade open houses. A easy way to get a 100 on a test grade is to return the Yellow Parent and Student Information sheet. It must be signed by both the student and the parent. I look foward to seeing you on Tuesday. Miss W.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
What is Information Technology?
What is Information Technology?
1. Comparing Sources of Information
Have you ever been frustrated trying to find something specific on the Internet? We all have used technology for fun but many of us stumble when we try to use technology as a practical tool.
Have you ever wondered what is the best way to pick the web site with the most useful information? Hint: It is usually not the first site that comes up.
2. Technology as a Tool
When you get an school assignment in high school or college how do you know which technology to use? Word Processing, Database, Spreadsheet, Graphic Organizer, Audio or Visual Recording, or online Collaboration Tools
3. Research Process
When it is time for you to buy your first car, where do you begin to search for information? When it is time to decide which college you would like to go to, how do you make the right choice? The Internet has millions of facts, how do you quickly find what you are looking for?
4. Safety and Ethical Issues
You have all heard of college students getting fined thousands of dollars for illegally copying music. Wouldn't you rather keep that money instead of losing it?
You have all heard of computers being infected with viruses. A few simple steps can protect you.
The following link shows the Standard Course of Study "DRAFT" for Information Technology for Grades 6 through 8. http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/acre/standards/info-technology/grade6.pdf
1. Comparing Sources of Information
Have you ever been frustrated trying to find something specific on the Internet? We all have used technology for fun but many of us stumble when we try to use technology as a practical tool.
Have you ever wondered what is the best way to pick the web site with the most useful information? Hint: It is usually not the first site that comes up.
2. Technology as a Tool
When you get an school assignment in high school or college how do you know which technology to use? Word Processing, Database, Spreadsheet, Graphic Organizer, Audio or Visual Recording, or online Collaboration Tools
3. Research Process
When it is time for you to buy your first car, where do you begin to search for information? When it is time to decide which college you would like to go to, how do you make the right choice? The Internet has millions of facts, how do you quickly find what you are looking for?
4. Safety and Ethical Issues
You have all heard of college students getting fined thousands of dollars for illegally copying music. Wouldn't you rather keep that money instead of losing it?
You have all heard of computers being infected with viruses. A few simple steps can protect you.
The following link shows the Standard Course of Study "DRAFT" for Information Technology for Grades 6 through 8. http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/acre/standards/info-technology/grade6.pdf
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Parent and Student Information
Miss Witkowski's (Miss W's) Parent and Student Information
Welcome! I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and having a great year!
Hello! If you attended open house you received the form below. If you did not attend open house you will receive the form the first day in class. Reading and signing the distributed form by both parent and student will be a test grade. Please do not respond to this posting. If you lost the form you may PRINT it and return it. We must have a signature on file for it to be a valid permission form. Thank you for your assistance.
If the completed form is returned by Friday, August 28th you receive a 100. If the form is returned by Friday, September 4th you receive a 90. The grade decreases by 10 points until returned.
Supply List: 3 ring binder (may be paper binder with prongs), paper, pencil/pen, flash drive (optional- good if student wants to save projects)
Expectations:
Students will treat teacher and each other with respect and dignity.
· Students will listen when the teacher or another student is talking.
Students will be responsible for their own learning.
· Students will bring their notebooks, name tags, and pencil/pen to class.
· Students will keep all of their handouts in their notebook.
· Students will read and start the daily bell work when they come in to class.
· Students will sign out in the log book when they use the bathroom.
Students will treat computers with respect.
· Students will not go to web sites not assigned by their teacher.
· Students will not change screen savers and/or backgrounds designs.
· Students will keep equipment in good working order.
Student Name: (print)____________________________
Period: ________
Student Signature: ___________________________________________
You can always find the most up to date information about homework or other class activities at Wclassroom@blogspot.com
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Dear Parent,
We will be working on several computer projects during this class. Miss Witkowski strives to create real world applications for the computer skills taught to your child. Among the projects are creating web sites, placing student work online, pictures for online newsletters, etc. Safety is a critical concern and we need the following information for our classroom files. Please decide which choices work best for you and your child. If you have questions please email ewitkowski@randolph.k12.nc.us
Class activities will be posted at Wclassroom@blogspot.com.
It is alright to put my child’s first name on the classroom blog.
___Yes- my child’s first name may be on the classroom blog.
___No- please do not mention my child’s first name on the classroom blog.
To create a free web site at Google Sites your child will need to create a free email account. Please check one choice.
___Yes- my child may create an email account/website with their first name only.
___Yes- my child may create an email account/website with a generic or “no” name listed online (it will be anonymous).
___No- I would prefer for my child to not place this item online.
The online school newsletter/website may include photos of your child.
___Yes- my child may have their photo and their first name only on the site.
___Yes- my child may have their photo but “no” name online (it will be anonymous).
___No- I would prefer for my child to not place their photo online.
Parent Name: _________________________
Phone: _________________
Parent Signature: _______________________________________________
Welcome! I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and having a great year!
Hello! If you attended open house you received the form below. If you did not attend open house you will receive the form the first day in class. Reading and signing the distributed form by both parent and student will be a test grade. Please do not respond to this posting. If you lost the form you may PRINT it and return it. We must have a signature on file for it to be a valid permission form. Thank you for your assistance.
If the completed form is returned by Friday, August 28th you receive a 100. If the form is returned by Friday, September 4th you receive a 90. The grade decreases by 10 points until returned.
Supply List: 3 ring binder (may be paper binder with prongs), paper, pencil/pen, flash drive (optional- good if student wants to save projects)
Expectations:
Students will treat teacher and each other with respect and dignity.
· Students will listen when the teacher or another student is talking.
Students will be responsible for their own learning.
· Students will bring their notebooks, name tags, and pencil/pen to class.
· Students will keep all of their handouts in their notebook.
· Students will read and start the daily bell work when they come in to class.
· Students will sign out in the log book when they use the bathroom.
Students will treat computers with respect.
· Students will not go to web sites not assigned by their teacher.
· Students will not change screen savers and/or backgrounds designs.
· Students will keep equipment in good working order.
Student Name: (print)____________________________
Period: ________
Student Signature: ___________________________________________
You can always find the most up to date information about homework or other class activities at Wclassroom@blogspot.com
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Dear Parent,
We will be working on several computer projects during this class. Miss Witkowski strives to create real world applications for the computer skills taught to your child. Among the projects are creating web sites, placing student work online, pictures for online newsletters, etc. Safety is a critical concern and we need the following information for our classroom files. Please decide which choices work best for you and your child. If you have questions please email ewitkowski@randolph.k12.nc.us
Class activities will be posted at Wclassroom@blogspot.com.
It is alright to put my child’s first name on the classroom blog.
___Yes- my child’s first name may be on the classroom blog.
___No- please do not mention my child’s first name on the classroom blog.
To create a free web site at Google Sites your child will need to create a free email account. Please check one choice.
___Yes- my child may create an email account/website with their first name only.
___Yes- my child may create an email account/website with a generic or “no” name listed online (it will be anonymous).
___No- I would prefer for my child to not place this item online.
The online school newsletter/website may include photos of your child.
___Yes- my child may have their photo and their first name only on the site.
___Yes- my child may have their photo but “no” name online (it will be anonymous).
___No- I would prefer for my child to not place their photo online.
Parent Name: _________________________
Phone: _________________
Parent Signature: _______________________________________________
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