The first three days of this week will be very relaxing! Just sit back and watch a movie. Then the movie will stop and badaboombadabing! The most amazing assignment you will have ever done will be given. I am pretty sure it has never been done by any other students in world. I am REALLY looking forward to it but would like to keep it a surprise…if that’s ok with you.
Due Friday — Two Blog posts and four comments. First blog post can be on any topic written in one of the “25 Styles of Blogging” due on Friday. Second post should answer the question “What are the greatest obstacles to the fulfillment of my dreams and goals?” So first think of a dream or goal of yours, and then think about what stands in the way of you accomplishing those dreams or goals — what do you need to overcome in order to achieve them. It was suggested by a teacher from Kansas. It is from the book “How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci” by Micheal Gelb.
A heads-up on a contest we will be taking part in…now that you are all podcasting wizards.
Today I want to do some catch-up and clean-up.
1-New section on class blog with links to all podcasts
2-Where to listen to the podcasts to give us the most exposure!
3-You know have three tools — use them!!
4-Lunchtime podcast positions available:
#1 Interview business leaders from Wallingford. There would be two podcasts per month. Students would be responsible for arranging guests.
#2 Radio Moran — Student radio show featuring “podsafe” music, hopefully moving towards featuring local bands, and maybe even an interview or . two if the podcast takes off. (four-six students)
In order to be a part of the above podcast teams, assemble a group and create an audition Mp3. We will post them and have the team vote.
5-Review on commenting on other blogs
In Class
1-Clean-up podcast page
2-Clean-up yesterday’s post
2.5-Change Blog email setting
3-Add recent comment widget to blog
4-Moderate blog comments
5-Check wiki mail — DO NOT MAIL — just check and clean-up mailbox
6-If you have an email address change the notification setting on your blog
7- Read and comment on other blogs
THE PODCASTS ARE FINISHED!!! AHHHHHHH!!! If for some reason yours is still not up or you are having problems with it let me know and we will deal with it during an 8th Period.
Reminders:
Moderate your comments–check your blog every couple of days
Don’t wait until the last second to post your entries — if it gets put up after the due date I won’t see it
Due Dates-posts need to be up by the time you walk into class on Fridays
This Friday’s posts are listed under Mondays blog entry
Today’s Agenda (in the library):
1-Go onto your blog and answer the following question — Should students involved in extracurricular activities be tested for drugs? Click here if you need to review the article. You will have ten minutes. The only thing you should do is post your answer (no other blog/wiki stuff) and then come back to the circle of chairs.
2-We are going to do today what was planned for last Thursday–discuss the article that you discussed on the wiki about the drug testing.
3-We are going to do a Connection Discussion — don’t worry I will explain. It will be recorded and be our first full class podcast.
All Groups
Reminders—
a-blog questions are up over the weekend so anyone can get an early start
b-all blog entries will now be measured by a quality and quantity “rubric”
c-comments…whose blog to comment on?
d-last chance to remove “default players” or blog will be removed
e-how to contact me
g-progress reports….grades close Friday
h-edits on wiki — will we become a “top wiki”
i-adding sitemeter to your blog
g-direct connection — how will blogs help you get a job and why are they being used in social studies class (subliminal education vs. direct education)
f-group work
1 Record podcasts (Monday)
2 Choose picture
3 Choose intro/outro music
4 Complete any editing
5 Save as Mp3 and post to Podomatic
Due Friday — Two Blog posts and two comments. First blog post can be on any topic written in one of the “25 Styles of Blogging” due on Friday. Second post should answer the question “What would you do if you were not afraid?” Please try to find a blog that might be …”in need” of comments.
Kids in Ruby and Sapphire who did the Amendment post this week can skip the “25 styles of blogging” post if you would like to…otherwise feel free to post away!
Lunchtime podcast positions available:
#1 Interview business leaders from Wallingford. There would be two podcasts per month. Students would be responsible for arranging guests. (four-six students)
#2 Radio Moran — Student radio show featuring “podsafe” music, hopefully moving towards featuring local bands, and maybe even an interview or two if the podcast takes off. (four-six students)
In order to be a part of the above podcast teams, assemble a group and create an audition Mp3. We will post them and have the team vote. Details will be given in class.
Amethyst/Emerald
Have a gravity discussion using the wiki posts on the OneWebDay blog posts. Record for podcast.
Ruby/Sapphire
Podcast your answer to “Is the Constitution a living and breathing document?”
Already feeling the pressure of having to squeeze in a lot of stuff in a little time…decided today to introduce the kids to the software we will be using to record the podcasts. All groups today got some time to “play” with the software and experiment. Monday the podcasts will be recorded, Tuesday they will be edited and posted.
Amethyst/Emerald
Change for today….will announce in class.
HOMELEARNING: Due Friday — Three Blog posts and three comments. First blog post can be on any topic written in one of the “25 Styles of Blogging” due on Friday. The second blog post will be in honor of One Web Day. Directions can be found on the wiki . If you do not have the post completed and on your blog by Friday you will be given an alternative assignment during class when we discuss the posts on Friday. The third post is What do you consider to be the most important Amendment in the Bill of Rights and why? Use information and links that you found during today’s class to complete your post. It is due on the blog by Friday. So all three are due on Friday — do one each night!
Ruby/Sapphire
Al Gore made the following statement while running for President in 2000:
I would look for justices of the Supreme Court who understand that our Constitution is a living and breathing document, that it was intended by our founders to be interpreted in the light of the constantly evolving experience of the American people.
Was Al Gore correct? Is the Constitution a living and breathing document?
Your proof is due on Friday. It must be in the form of a podcast that is between five and ten minutes long. You can work in a group or by yourself.
Due Friday — Three Blog posts and three comments. First blog post can be on any topic written in one of the “25 Styles of Blogging” due on Friday. The second blog post will be in honor of One Web Day. Directions can be found on the wiki . If you do not have the post completed and on your blog by Friday you will be given an alternative assignment during class when we discuss the posts on Friday.
Amethyst/Emerald
We are going to work on the blog post “What do you consider to be the most important Amendment in the Bill of Rights and why?” today in class. Complete it using information and links that you found during today’s class. Include at least one link to an article showing that the amendment is “alive.” Search for “X amendment in the news.” Tell why you think it is the most important Amendment(details/proof/evidence) and a summary of the article.
HOMELEARNING: Due Friday — Three Blog posts and three comments. First blog post can be on any topic written in one of the “25 Styles of Blogging” due on Friday. The second blog post will be in honor of One Web Day. Directions can be found on the wiki . If you do not have the post completed and on your blog by Friday you will be given an alternative assignment during class when we discuss the posts on Friday. The third post is What do you consider to be the most important Amendment in the Bill of Rights and why? Use information and links that you found during today’s class to complete your post. It is due on the blog by Friday. So all three are due on Friday — do one each night!
Ruby/Sapphire
Al Gore made the following statement while running for President in 2000:
I would look for justices of the Supreme Court who understand that our Constitution is a living and breathing document, that it was intended by our founders to be interpreted in the light of the constantly evolving experience of the American people.
Was Al Gore correct? Is the Constitution a living and breathing document?
Your proof is due on Friday. It must be in the form of a podcast that is between five and ten minutes long. You can work in a group or by yourself.
Due Friday — Three Blog posts and three comments. First blog post can be on any topic written in one of the “25 Styles of Blogging” due on Friday. The second blog post will be in honor of One Web Day. Directions can be found on the wiki . If you do not have the post completed and on your blog by Friday you will be given an alternative assignment during class when we discuss the posts on Friday.
Amethyst/Emerald
After our discussion in class, rank the Bill of Rights in order of most important to least important. Be able to explain the reason for your top choice to the class.
HOMELEARNING:
Due Tuesday — Two thoughts about the article from the Record Journal due on the wiki by Tuesday.
Due Friday — Three Blog posts and three comments. First blog post can be on any topic written in one of the “25 Styles of Blogging” due on Friday. The second blog post will be in honor of One Web Day. Directions can be found on the wiki . If you do not have the post completed and on your blog by Friday you will be given an alternative assignment during class when we discuss the posts on Friday. The third post is What do you consider to be the most important Amendment in the Bill of Rights and why? This will be explained on Tuesday and is due on the blog by Friday. So all three are due on Friday — do one each night!
Ruby/Sapphire
Al Gore made the following statement while running for President in 2000:
I would look for justices of the Supreme Court who understand that our Constitution is a living and breathing document, that it was intended by our founders to be interpreted in the light of the constantly evolving experience of the American people.
Was Al Gore correct? Is the Constitution a living and breathing document?
Your proof is due on Friday. It must be in the form of a podcast that is between five and ten minutes long. You can work in a group or by yourself.
Due Tuesday — Two thoughts about the article from the Record Journal due on the wiki by Tuesday.
Due Friday — Three Blog posts and three comments. First blog post can be on any topic written in one of the “25 Styles of Blogging” due on Friday. The second blog post will be in honor of One Web Day. Directions can be found on the wiki . If you do not have the post completed and on your blog by Friday you will be given an alternative assignment during class when we discuss the posts on Friday.
Today is “Constitution Day.” In order for schools to continue to receive Federal funding they must present a lesson to the kids on the Constitution on this day. Details on what we will be doing will soon be here….
Homelearning:
Due Tuesday — Two thoughts about the article from the Record Journal due on the wiki by Tuesday.
Due Friday — Three Blog posts and three comments. First blog post can be on any topic written in one of the “25 Styles of Blogging” due on Friday. The second blog post will be in honor of One Web Day. Directions can be found on the wiki . If you do not have the post completed and on your blog by Friday you will be given an alternative assignment during class when we discuss the posts on Friday. The third post is What do you consider to be the most important Amendment in the Bill of Rights and why? This will be explained on Tuesday and is due on the blog by Friday. So all three are due on Friday — do one each night!
Show personal wiki page to class
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