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More Internet Safety & Security Stuff

Once you have finished today's reading and questions, please follow the link below to the MTV "A THIN LINE" Quiz and take it.  You can do additional research/work on the website after completing the quiz.  Write a short blog (Weebly.com Journal) entry about your results.  Please discuss in your journal how you did on the quiz, how you can be better digital citizens, and what you can do to further protect yourselves from online threats.  (3-4 Paragraphs, Yes, I Said Paragraphs!) http://www.athinline.org/quizzes/landing Tomorrow is our Internet Safety & Security Presentation and Discussion, and Wednesday there will be an online quiz. Good Luck! - Mr. S

Internet Safety & Security: lol...OMG! by Matt Ivester

This week we will be reading "lol...OMG!" by Matt Ivester.  You will not remove the books from Room 216.  Each day when you enter you will read the appropriate chapters and then answer questions about the reading.  Today you will read the PREFACE and CHAPTER 1.  Answer the following questions by posting (Copy & Paste) them into an email to Mr Scribner (hscribnercaa@gmail.com) and completing them in the body of the email: PREFACE & CHAPTER 1 (Day I) 1.  Where did the author go to college? 2.  How much did investors want to offer him to grow his website? 3.  What type of information is on your Internet Permanent Record? 4.  Explain how the Internet itself is a college student? 5.  What are you doing to protect yourself and your "Record" online? CHAPTER 2 AND CHAPTER 3 (Day 2) 1.  What was Melissa Murphy's joke?  How many people ultimately saw it on Jezebel.com? 2.  Why was the book named "lol.....OMG!"?  What d...

Autobiography Presentation Day!

The Day Has Come...... Today you will finish up your Google Drive Autobiography Presentations and begin to present them to the class! When your name is called, you will come to the back of the room and log into your GMAIL account on my computer.  You will pull up your Google DRIVE and open the Autobiography Presentation.  You will click the PRESENT Button and go to the front of the class and give your presentation. While everyone is watching you present, they will have the following website up on their computer.  After each presentation, students will fill out and submit the PRESENTATION REVIEW FORM.  I will make the final reviews public and you can log in and find the reviews of your presentation on your own. PRESENTATION REVIEW FORM Just about any school, career, or organization you join for the rest of your life will require some public speaking.  I realize we all just met, but you need to be able to stand up in front of a room full of people with confidence....

Google Drive Presentation - Autobiography

Hello Everyone,      Your assignment is to create a GOOGLE DRIVE PRESENTATION Slide Show that is all about you.  Here is a list of the requirements and some suggestions for what to include in your slides. A)    Part 1 {100 points}                                           i)      Build Your Presentation (1) Saved as “ (Your Last Name) Bio ” and emailed directly from Google Drive as an ATTACHMENT to Mr. S (2) Have a logical order to your slides (3) Use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation (4) Have 10 Slides (a) Include a Title Slide (b) Include a Birth Information Slide (5) Have at least 4 Graphics/Pictures that are related to their slides 2)    Slide Suggestions a)   You may use these suggestions...

Google Drive Autobiography Project

Hello Everyone, FIRST:  PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK AND ENTER YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL SURVEY Today you will log in to your Google Email Account and open Google Drive.  You will CREATE a new document.  This document will be a one-page Autobiography all about you.  I have copied and pasted my example below.  Please use the whole page to describe everything about you since you were born.  You must use proper grammar, spelling, sentences, and be prepared to email it directly from Google Drive to Mr. S.  You must use no larger than a 12-font Times New Roman and single space lines.  Please leave a line between paragraphs.  I am looking forward to reading these, and you will be creating a Presentation from the content later this week.  Make sure you include LIKES, DISLIKES, where you grew up, things you did, schools and activities you participated in, and add some things people do not know about you.  Good Luck! - Mr. S EXAMPLE AUTOB...

Introduction To Google Docs / Journal #2

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Good Morning Everyone, Today you will begin by viewing the following video: Taylor Mali Video: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzY9jTFcLEUWRWh5a0xqaWFSNlk/edit?pli=1 After we discuss the video briefly you will open your Weebly.com website and post a Journal Entry about what you thought Taylor Mali's main point was.  What did his performance say to you? Second, we will be learning how to use our new Google Drive to Create, Save, Store and Collaborate on documents and projects. When instructed, please copy the following items into a newly created Google Document: Name: Advisory: Computer Science Period: City Corner Near Your Home: Favorite Food: Favorite Animal: Favorite Class: Favorite Color: One Thing People Should Know About You: We will be working in groups to collaborate on this document and you will share it with everyone in your row. Tomorrow you will be writing a one-page Autobiography of yourself and by the end of the week you will be creating a basic Google Presentation and...

Weebly Websites 13/14

Today we will focus on designing and publishing our personal-professional student web pages.  Please bear in mind that we will be using Google Images, and other Google products to help post websites and other information.  Your design of your home page is your own, but you will have specific requirements.  When you are satisfied with your design, you must PUBLISH your site and email a link to your site.  I will show you how to submit your information.  WE WILL ADD EACH ITEM TOGETHER!! Choose your design first!! Please make sure you have the following items on your HOME PAGE:     1.  2-3 Paragraphs Introducing Yourself - Who are you and what interests do you have.     2.  At least one picture that you like that does not violate school policy.     3.  A "CONTACT FORM" for me to return thoughts or ideas on what is posted.     4.  Add a JOURNAL Page. (I Will Show You How) When Yo...

9/11 Reflection / Journal Entry #1, L/R Brain and Learning Styles

Hello Everyone, Today we will be reflecting and writing about our experiences with 9/11 to begin class.  Please read the following article and email your instructor (hscribnercaa@gmail.com) a short response. Step I: Please examine the following slide show and read the captions.  NY TIMES ARTICLE Please email me a response to this slide show:  Which slide do you like the most and why?  How old were you on September 11th, 2001?  Describe something that happened that day that stands out in your mind as something you will always associate 9/11 with. If the slide show does not work, read this article HERALDONLINE (Click Here) then write about how doing "Good Deeds" is a way to honor the memory of those who died and remember September 11th as a Day of Service. Step II: Please take the following surveys that will help you to identify your learning style and whether you are left or right brain dominant: Follow these links to Left/Right Brain and Learning Style Eva...

2013/2014 - Syllabus and Class Rules

The information provided below is posted on a public website and students are assumed to have read, understand, and follow all protocol and rules listed.  Students will be bound by these rules and regulations upon entering Crossroads and cannot claim ignorance of the rules as a defense for poor behavior or poor preparation.  Any questions or concerns may be directed to me at hscribnercaa@gmail.com. MR. SCRIBNER’S CLASSROOM RULES 1.   Students are to enter the classroom calmly and quietly and go immediately to their assigned seats.   You are to sit at a 90-degree angle to your desk with your feet on the floor and good posture (spine straight).   2.   Students are to be in their seats and prepared to work at the beginning of the period .   If you are not in your seat with your materials at the beginning of the period you are tardy.    Be working on the assignment on the board/website immediately upon entering. 3.   Students are to show res...

Welcome To Technology Class!

Introduction To Business Technology (Computer Science) Welcome to Business Technology Class.  This site will help you stay focused.  From here you will find most of the links and assignments you will need to be successful in our class.  I will post introductions to lessons and units, specific assignments, and temporary links to video assignments.  You should be able to make up work you miss by using this site and emailing or using twitter to send me questions.  If you have trouble accessing this site, or any additional questions, please contact me immediately.  Good Luck!! - Mr. S LINK TO PREZI Presentation (Click Here)