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PIXLR INTRODUCTION / PHOTO COLLAGE PROJECT

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Today we will be working online with pixlr.com .  This is a powerful website  (CLICK HERE)  to help you work with and manipulate digital photographs.  Please use the time today to explore this software using pictures from Google Images. We will eventually be learning to take pictures and create a photo project book for the entire school.  This will be an artistic project aimed at helping you to use photography, journalism, and Microsoft Publisher.  We will be learning to use this software so you can create your own part of our Yearbook later this year. Digital Manipulation Video Intro PIXLR.COM ASSIGNMENT #1:   Find a picture online (Must Conform To Collegium Standard Use Guidelines) and use PIXLR.Com to change it and make it your own.  Follow the directions below: 1. Choose Picture from Google Images 2. Save Picture to Desktop 3. Open PIXLR.COM 4. Load Picture into PIXLR.COM Application from Desktop 5. Make changes to picture   a.  You ...

Introduction to Google Drive / HERO Project (MP3)

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Today you will be learning the basics about using your Google Drive and other online and computer-based tools.  Read the passage below as an introduction to these tools, and be prepared to follow along in class while we Log-In, Create, Share, and Collaborate on different projects!   Google Drive is a great way to create, store, share, and collaborate files such as documents, spreadsheets, photos, slide shows and PDFs.  If you create a personal Gmail account, then you automatically have 15 GB of free space.  If you have an education account, like all CCS Students, then you have unlimited space to store files.  Your files in Drive can be reached from any smart phone, tablet, or computer with an Internet connection. So wherever you go, your files follow.  What a deal, right? You can quickly invite others to view, download, and collaborate on all the files you want.  There is no email with an attachment needed. One of the best things about G...

SOS.FBI.GOV Quiz Day / NSTeens Challenge / Khan Academy

TODAY ALL MARKING PERIOD 3 STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE A QUIZ (EXAM) ON SOS.FBI.GOV! Please see Mr. Scribner for an EXAM (Quiz) Code. You will only be able to take the quiz once, so if you want to review the site for a few minutes prior to taking it, you can. Once you have completed your quiz, the site will show you your score. Write the score on your post-it not and return it to me. I will be able to print a report for the scores when everyone has completed them as well. You will then follow the directions below to create an account on KHAN ACADEMY. Anytime you are finished with work in any class, you can use Khan Academy to learn new material, tutor yourself in subjects you are having trouble with, or just to review new information about any of the classes offered there for free. Everyone at Collegium (Building 515) will use their @ccs.us GMail Account to create an Account on KhanAcademy.Org ! Make sure that you finish updating your profile once you sign in. Go to your Profile s...

SOS.FBI.GOV / NSTEENS CHALLENGE (MP3)

Happy Thursday!  Today you will work on the FBI SOS Program. Please go to the link below and follow the instructions on the Student Section. You must work on each task in the 7th or 8th Grade Section. You will have time in class to finish some of the levels.  Tomorrow, when you feel you have gone through all the levels, you must ask me for a code to take the QUIZ! You will receive a grade for the QUIZ and I will be notified when you have completed the program. This is an ongoing project until the end of Marking Period 1. If you do not complete this program prior to the end of MP3, you will take a zero on this project. Take your time and Good Luck! -Mr. S https://sos.fbi.gov/ When You Are Done: 1.  Go to  NSTeens.org  and take the  CHALLENGE The CHALLENGE is a graded task for class!      2.  Work on anything else you might owe for this class. OBJECTIVE & STUDENT OUTCOMES  Students will begin to understand vocabulary and themes a...

Left/Right Brain Dominance / Learning Styles / Typing Test (MP3)

Please take the following surveys that will help you to identify your learning style and whether you are left or right brain dominant:   Left/Right Brain Dominance Survey Learning Style Inventory Make sure you record you findings on the exit ticket (Student Survey Form 2016/2017 Below) to turn in.   When you are finished take the typing test (1 minute, any topic you like, and record your Words Per Minute): http://www.typingtest.com/ When complete, you must also click the Student Survey Form Below and enter your results. Student Survey Form 2016/2017 (Click Here) Go to TYPING.COM using the link below to create and account for this class: Typing.Com Student Sign-Up Link Begin working on improving your typing skills right away! Good Work so far in this class to everyone! - Mr. S OBJECTIVE & STUDENT OUTCOMES   Students will be able to identify their individual Learning Style, Left or Right Brain Dominance, and be tested on their basic typing skills.  Students wi...

12x12x12 / Multiple Intelligences Survey (MP3)

Today in class we will be discussing the following "RULE of 12x12x12".  We will talk about how it manifests itself in society even when we do not recognize we are doing it.  Hopefully you will be a little more aware of your judgement of others, and begin to carry yourself socially in a way that brings out the best in yourself and others.  Read the following passage to yourself and be prepared to discuss it in class.  Once completed, continue on to the Multiple Intelligence Survey and complete ALL ASSIGNED TASKS. 12 by 12 by 12 is the distance you are being judged by the people you meet every day of every week of every year of your life.  Your first impression starts 12 feet away. This is the distance people see what you are wearing and how you are acting. This is the first chance you have to make sure that people see you in a positive, accepting light.  At 12 inches away you are now about to speak. People will notice the minute details of the way your face ...

Getting Started Right - Google Sign In / Schoology / Google Classroom / Survey

Welcome to your new Technology Class! I am excited to be teaching here at Collegium Charter Middle School. Please click the following links to review our Syllabus and Class Rules. Today we will be logging into the computers, GMail Accounts, and setting up Google Classroom and Schoology. Students will be required to review our Classroom Rules, Syllabus, and other information (CLICK LINK BELOW TO REVIEW THE RULES AND SYLLABUS) . Students must complete the STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SURVEY FORM for credit in class. I am glad you are here, and I look forward to helping you prepare for high school and beyond! Good Luck! - Mr. S TECHNOLOGY CLASS RULES AND COURSE SYLLABUS (CLICK HERE) STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SURVEY 2016-2017 ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE  Scholars will participate in an introductory program that includes finding out about classroom rules and procedures. Scholars will learn to access reference websites, complete initial technology survey, and understand how to complete the homework assig...

Final Exam (MP2) 2016-2017

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Today everyone will complete the following FINAL EXAM for Computer Skills & Applications Class (Marking Period 2: SCRIBNER)  Please follow the directions below to complete your exam.  When you are finished, there is a link below to take the Course Survey!  Both the Final Exam and the Course Survey are GRADED EVENTS!   (Your ANSWERS on the Course Survey are not graded, but you are receiving a grade simply for completing it!) 1.  Log Into Google Drive and Click NEW to CREATE a NEW DOCUMENT 2.  Name the Document:  "MP2 Final  (Your Last Name) P (?)" 3.  SHARE the Document with Mr. S for credit at hscribner@ccs.us Copy and Paste the questions below into a GOOGLE DOCUMENT and  SHARE THEM WITH ME FOR CREDIT  (hscribner@ccs.us) when you have completed them. Answer The Following Questions (Each question should be explained with a paragraph answer, 2-3 sentences, with proper structure.): Question 1:   Describe how technology ha...

Historical Figure Facebook Project (MP2)

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Today you will begin to build a body of knowledge about a Famous Historical Figure of your choosing.  You may not choose anyone that someone else is working on.  Please  (Click Here)  for BIOGRAPHY.com's list from A to Z of famous people. BrainPop Historical Figures Site TACKK.COM EXAMPLE OF COOKIE MONSTER  BLANK FACEBOOK SLIDES TEMPLATE ALL HISTORICAL FIGURE SELECTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL    CLICK HERE TO SEE THE SELECTION LIST ON SCRIBNER'S G-DRIVE CLICK HERE TO SEE AN EXAMPLE OF JFK-Mr. S's Basic Research Page You must list at least THREE (3) SOURCES for the research and find pictures of your person as well. YOUR SOURCES CAN NOT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: WIKIANSWERS, WIKIPEDIA, or directly reference any Search Engine (GOOGLE, YAHOO, etc.) I suggest you do your basic research at Biography.com, but you must find 3 additional sources of information and list them on your final project. Once your initial research is finished, I will show everyone the Po...