12/18/08

1. Blog

2. Continue your device assignment (below)

3. THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE NEXT WEEK!

Your Task:

1) Research your device

2) Answer the following questions:

*What is the main purpose/function of your device?

*What type of Web browser does your device use?

*Is web browsing easy on your device?

*Is there a fee users have to pay to access the internet using the device?

*Is your device a personal, educational, or business related item?

*How might your device be used in education?

3) Prepare a POWERPOINT presentation with AT LEAST 6 slides on your device which answers the above questions. PLEASE INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE PICTURE in your POWERPOINT.

Reaching the Internet without a Computer

You will research one piece of technology in which people can use to access the Internet. Your assigned devices are as follows:

1) PDAs (Will)
2) Amazon Kindle (Shelby)
3) Cellphones (Traci)
4) Sony PSP (Raymond)

Your Task:
1) Research your piece of technology
2) Answer the following questions
*What is the main purpose/function of your device?
*What type of Web browser does your device use?
*Is web browsing easy on your device?
*Is there a fee users have to pay to access the internet using the device?
*Is your device a personal, educational, or business related item?
*How might your device be used in education?
3) Prepare a POWERPOINT presentation with AT LEAST 6 slides on your device which answers the above questions. PLEASE INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE PICTURE in your POWERPOINT.

Agenda

12/16/08

1. Blog (Free Blog!! Optional: Do you think the world will be better or worst in 100 years? What technology could make our world better or worst?)

2. 20 minutes - Finish I-pod assignment

3. CLOUD COMPUTING
http://news.zdnet.com/2424-9595_22-255222.html
http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/04/07/15FE-cloud-computing-reality_1.html
http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/dec2008/tc20081215_014901.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_technology

Podcasting Questions

1. So, what is podcasting?
2. What is the difference between video and non-video (audio only) podcasts?
3. List some interesting educational podcasts you saw?

Agenda 12/15/08

1) Blog - What are podcasts? What do you know about them???
2) Wait for further instructions - Stick your tongue out at Mrs. M when you are ready.

12/11/08: Agenda

1) Blog
Optional Blog Entry: You've heard the expression: "Woe is me." Describe a different situation: "Woe is Joe." Write Joe's melodramatic description of his woes.
2) Comment on Ray's blog
3) Step-by-step website alterations using the 'Website Instructions' document Mr. Muck sent us.(follow Mrs. M's instructions)

12/4/08

Agenda

Today I will be at a meeting and you will have a sub. No headphones or music today!

1. Blog Entry - What did you learn about social networking yesterday?
2. Read article on Myspace
3. Discuss Myspace Article
4. Write a reflection on the Myspace Article on your blog. Your sub will provide guiding questions for you.
5. When you finish, continue to fix your website. (Shelby, Raymond, and Will prepare for your presentations)

Thanks!!

Presentation Reflection

After your presentation, read your peer's comments and answer the following questions on your blog.

1. What went well during your presentation?
2. What did not go well during your presentation?
3. How can you prevent the problems you had from happening again?
4. What questions did your peers have about your presentation?
5. What surprised you about your research and presentation?

12/2/08

1. Blog: What did you learn yesterday about Social Bookmarking???
2. Presentation: Social Networking (Traci)

PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS

For your presentation, imagine you are a teacher explaining your Web 2.0 element to your students.
1. Show your CommonCraft Video (use the wiki?)
2. Give us a tour of the various providers of your web 2.o element (the sites you like and don't like)
3. Explain how your web 2.0 element works (give a tutorial)
4. Explain how your peers might use it and how it might benefit them.
5. Give a review: Do you like? Yes/No why/why not?

12/1/08

1. Blog - How was your break???
2. Write a response to Ms. Aubree
3. Watch Mrs. M's presentation on Social Bookmarking

RESENTATION REQUIREMENTS
For your presentation, imagine you are a teacher explaining your Web 2.0 element to your students.
1. Show your CommonCraft Video
2. Give us a tour of the various providers of your web 2.o element (the sites you like and don't like)
3. Explain how your web 2.0 element works (give a tutorial)
4. Explain how your peers might use it and how it might benefit them.
5. Give a review: Do you like? Yes/No why/why not?