Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Extra Credit Opportunity: Self Esteem In Teenagers?
Click here to read about self esteem in teenagers. What do you think. Post a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences in the comments section below for 20 points EC.
Extra Credit Opportunity: Special Education Controversy!
Click here to read about the latest controversies in special education. What do you think? Post your well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences in the COMMENTS section below for 20 points EC!
Extra Credit Opportunity: Senior Projects!
Click here to read about senior projects across the country. What do you think? Post a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic in the COMMENTS section below.
Extra Credit Opportunity: School Should NOT Be Free!
Click here to read an editorial about the rationale for making parents and students pay for their education. What do you think? Post a well thought-out opinion of five sentences on this topic in the COMMENTS section below for 20 points EC.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. use metacognition and reflection to analyze computer literacy skills.
2. manage their time to complete multiple projects.
3. utilize a wiki to create an advice column and a profile.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Please post your answer to this question in the COMMENTS section below: Describe your experience so far using laptops in class. Do you love it, hate, it, feel indifferent, or something else? What do you want to learn how to do on the computer before you leave OHS next month?
2. For the next two or three days (depends on your speed at completing these assignments), we will complete, and submit for a grade, the three technology projects that we began last week.
a. Complete the timeline assignment we began on Friday. If you have not started this assignment, click here, and then click on the timeline attachment at the bottom of the page. When your timeline is complete, please email it to me at ms.kingsbury@verizon.net as an attachment. You will receive 100 points for this assignment. Make sure to include at least one event for each month as well as images which enhance your commentary.
b. Post your "Letter to the Class of 2013" on this site here. This is another wiki site which you will need to join, then create your own page where you will post your letter. Be sure that the letter is grammatically correct, proper spelling and punctuation, and contains vivid details and images. You will receive 100 points for this assignments also. OR! If you wrote a letter to OHS as if it were a person, email that assignment to me at ms.kingsbury@verizon.net.
c. Complete your online yearbook page which you started here. Your page should contain two images of yourself, who you hang with, your activities, your memories, your OHS top 10, and your class commentary. You will receive 100 points for this assignment as well. Make sure your name is NOT on your profile; this is for legal reasons. I will know it's your page by your picture.
DO NOT DO ANYTHING BUT WHAT IS ASSIGNED ABOVE. IF YOU ARE SEEN STRAYING ONTO UNAPPROVED SITES, THAT WILL BE THE END OF YOUR COMPUTER USE TODAY.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. use metacognition and reflection to analyze computer literacy skills.
2. manage their time to complete multiple projects.
3. utilize a wiki to create an advice column and a profile.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Please post your answer to this question in the COMMENTS section below: Describe your experience so far using laptops in class. Do you love it, hate, it, feel indifferent, or something else? What do you want to learn how to do on the computer before you leave OHS next month?
2. For the next two or three days (depends on your speed at completing these assignments), we will complete, and submit for a grade, the three technology projects that we began last week.
a. Complete the timeline assignment we began on Friday. If you have not started this assignment, click here, and then click on the timeline attachment at the bottom of the page. When your timeline is complete, please email it to me at ms.kingsbury@verizon.net as an attachment. You will receive 100 points for this assignment. Make sure to include at least one event for each month as well as images which enhance your commentary.
b. Post your "Letter to the Class of 2013" on this site here. This is another wiki site which you will need to join, then create your own page where you will post your letter. Be sure that the letter is grammatically correct, proper spelling and punctuation, and contains vivid details and images. You will receive 100 points for this assignments also. OR! If you wrote a letter to OHS as if it were a person, email that assignment to me at ms.kingsbury@verizon.net.
c. Complete your online yearbook page which you started here. Your page should contain two images of yourself, who you hang with, your activities, your memories, your OHS top 10, and your class commentary. You will receive 100 points for this assignment as well. Make sure your name is NOT on your profile; this is for legal reasons. I will know it's your page by your picture.
DO NOT DO ANYTHING BUT WHAT IS ASSIGNED ABOVE. IF YOU ARE SEEN STRAYING ONTO UNAPPROVED SITES, THAT WILL BE THE END OF YOUR COMPUTER USE TODAY.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Tons of Scholarship $$ from Tylenol!
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Building a better future
As a company dedicated to helping people feel better, we’re proud to support the future of healthcare with our annual TYLENOL® Scholarship program. Now in its 17th year, the program helps students who are pursuing careers in the healthcare, life sciences, or related fields manage the rising costs of education.
This year, we’ll be awarding $250,000 in scholarships based on leadership qualities and academic performance, including ten $10,000 and thirty $5,000 grants.
- Scholarships awarded to students pursuing healthcare-related education at an accredited institution.
- Ten students will be awarded $10,000 scholarships.
- Thirty students will receive $5,000 grants.
- Applications must be received by May 15, 2009. Winners will be selected by July 15, 2009. Funds delivered by August 2009.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Warm Up:
If you are a boy, how do you feel about not being included in the prom accessory show? Given the option, would you want to go, or would you prefer to stay in class, and why? (If you are a girl, why did you choose not to attend the accessory show?) What do you think this says about the treatment of boys and girls? 3 sentences
Post your answer in the COMMENTS section below, and sign your post using the NAME/URL option.
Today:
Go to http://healthyearbookproject.pbwiki.com/ to make your online yearbook profile.
If you are a boy, how do you feel about not being included in the prom accessory show? Given the option, would you want to go, or would you prefer to stay in class, and why? (If you are a girl, why did you choose not to attend the accessory show?) What do you think this says about the treatment of boys and girls? 3 sentences
Post your answer in the COMMENTS section below, and sign your post using the NAME/URL option.
Today:
Go to http://healthyearbookproject.pbwiki.com/ to make your online yearbook profile.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Warm Up:
- Post your answer in the COMMENTS section below, and sign your post using the NAME/URL option.
- 20 years from now, how do you want people from high school to remember you? 3 sentences
Class Activity:
Create your own yearbook profile online!
Go to http://healthyearbookproject.pbwiki.com/ to get started!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Tuesday April 14, 2009
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. brainstorm ideas for the contents of an online yearbook.
2. follow procedure for laptop usage.
3. use new software to generate media.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Please post your answer to this question in the COMMENTS section below. Picture in your mind your ideal OHS yearbook. What does it contain? Think pictures, commentary, sports, clubs, gossip etc.
2. Today students will receive an orientation to their Macbooks. Students must sign a usage contract and submit their ID before being issued a laptop to use in class.
Daily Laptop Distribution Procedure:
Students will be allowed to use the CFF laptops under the following procedural conditions:
1. Student must submit his/her ID to Ms. Kingsbury in order to receive a laptop.
2. Student must keep laptop on his/her desk AT ALL TIMES.
3. If a student leaves the room during class for any reason, he/she must return his/her laptop to Ms. Kingsbury.
4. Students are not dismissed from class until ALL laptops are returned to Ms. Kingsbury and accounted for in the laptop cart.
5. Should even ONE LAPTOP go missing, the CFF Program will end immediately.
Students will learn how to turn on the computer, sign in, and take pictures of themselves using Photobooth.
Homework: Tomorrow students will begin to work on their Yearbook Project. Got a picture you'd like to include? Be sure to email it to yourself tonight or put it onto a flash drive to upload tomorrow.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. brainstorm ideas for the contents of an online yearbook.
2. follow procedure for laptop usage.
3. use new software to generate media.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Please post your answer to this question in the COMMENTS section below. Picture in your mind your ideal OHS yearbook. What does it contain? Think pictures, commentary, sports, clubs, gossip etc.
2. Today students will receive an orientation to their Macbooks. Students must sign a usage contract and submit their ID before being issued a laptop to use in class.
Daily Laptop Distribution Procedure:
Students will be allowed to use the CFF laptops under the following procedural conditions:
1. Student must submit his/her ID to Ms. Kingsbury in order to receive a laptop.
2. Student must keep laptop on his/her desk AT ALL TIMES.
3. If a student leaves the room during class for any reason, he/she must return his/her laptop to Ms. Kingsbury.
4. Students are not dismissed from class until ALL laptops are returned to Ms. Kingsbury and accounted for in the laptop cart.
5. Should even ONE LAPTOP go missing, the CFF Program will end immediately.
Students will learn how to turn on the computer, sign in, and take pictures of themselves using Photobooth.
Homework: Tomorrow students will begin to work on their Yearbook Project. Got a picture you'd like to include? Be sure to email it to yourself tonight or put it onto a flash drive to upload tomorrow.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Welcome back from Spring Break. I hope that it was relaxing and enjoyable for you all. We will use today to debrief about our experiences over vacation and plan out the rest of our school year. Only SEVEN weeks to go!
March 17 - April 10, 2009
Ack! Extreme negligence on Ms. Kingsbury's part on updating the class website. Since I last posted, the following events have taken place:
1. PSSA testing occurred 3/17 - 3/19. Students arrived at 11:30 a.m. Periods 1, 2, 3, and 9 had class. Periods 4 to 8 did not meet. Students were given an opportunity to work in the computer lab on their PowerPoint presentations.
2. The 3rd marking period ended on March 20. Report cards will be distributed to parents on April 14 between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The FINAL marking period is underway! Keep up the good work!
3. In-class PowerPoint presentations occurred from March 23 to April 3. Students can receive up to 500 points for their presentations. Students were assigned to take notes on each presentation, which included: presenter's name, topic, 3 things they learned, and 1 question for the presenter. Students will turn in these notes for points on Friday, April 17.
4. Students have until Friday, April 17, to make their practice presentations for Ms. Kingsbury and/or Ms. Depow. After Friday, students who have not presented in front of the class will receive a ZERO for their PowerPoint score.
5. ALL STUDENTS should now be scheduling their formal PowerPoint presentations with Ms. Plappert. Ms. Plappert MUST see your presentation as a part of your graduation requirements. If you do not present to her, your graduation status may be in jeopardy!
6. Spring Break from April 6 - 10. Hope you enjoyed your time off!
Stay engaged! Stay in school! Stick with this thing till the end! Only SEVEN more weeks to go!
1. PSSA testing occurred 3/17 - 3/19. Students arrived at 11:30 a.m. Periods 1, 2, 3, and 9 had class. Periods 4 to 8 did not meet. Students were given an opportunity to work in the computer lab on their PowerPoint presentations.
2. The 3rd marking period ended on March 20. Report cards will be distributed to parents on April 14 between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The FINAL marking period is underway! Keep up the good work!
3. In-class PowerPoint presentations occurred from March 23 to April 3. Students can receive up to 500 points for their presentations. Students were assigned to take notes on each presentation, which included: presenter's name, topic, 3 things they learned, and 1 question for the presenter. Students will turn in these notes for points on Friday, April 17.
4. Students have until Friday, April 17, to make their practice presentations for Ms. Kingsbury and/or Ms. Depow. After Friday, students who have not presented in front of the class will receive a ZERO for their PowerPoint score.
5. ALL STUDENTS should now be scheduling their formal PowerPoint presentations with Ms. Plappert. Ms. Plappert MUST see your presentation as a part of your graduation requirements. If you do not present to her, your graduation status may be in jeopardy!
6. Spring Break from April 6 - 10. Hope you enjoyed your time off!
Stay engaged! Stay in school! Stick with this thing till the end! Only SEVEN more weeks to go!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. Write creatively.
2. Extend their thinking about their senior project topic.
3. Freewrite on a topic.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Students should finish their weekly papers from last week. Topic: My Perfect Day!
2. Announcements: PowerPoints, Weekly paper due this week on Friday (Topic: A Success Story!), Marking Period Ends Friday!
3. Senior Project Creative Writing: Students will write an I AM poem about their Senior Project using this format:
I am (your topic)...
I wonder...
I hear...
I see...
I want...
I am (your topic)...
I feel...
I touch...
I worry...
I cry...
I am (your topic)...
I understand...
I dream...
I say...
I try...
I hope...
I am (your topic)...
Homework: There is no homework assigned for this class tonight.
After this class, students will be able to:
1. Write creatively.
2. Extend their thinking about their senior project topic.
3. Freewrite on a topic.
Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Students should finish their weekly papers from last week. Topic: My Perfect Day!
2. Announcements: PowerPoints, Weekly paper due this week on Friday (Topic: A Success Story!), Marking Period Ends Friday!
3. Senior Project Creative Writing: Students will write an I AM poem about their Senior Project using this format:
I am (your topic)...
I wonder...
I hear...
I see...
I want...
I am (your topic)...
I feel...
I touch...
I worry...
I cry...
I am (your topic)...
I understand...
I dream...
I say...
I try...
I hope...
I am (your topic)...
Homework: There is no homework assigned for this class tonight.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Warm Up: Today is the last day we will work on your PPP in class. Being as specific as possible, what do you need to do to finish, and exactly how will you complete those steps?
Please post in the COMMENTS section (Click on the word "Comments" below). Use the NAME/URL option so I know who you are! Anonymous = No Credit!
Reminders: Weekly paper due TODAY: Your perfect day!
Today: Continue to work on your PPP for your Senior Project through http://docs.google.com/. Remember, this is the last week you will have class time to work on your PPP; presentations begin March 23!
Be sure to share your work with Ms. Kingsbury (ms.kingsbury@verizon.net) and/or Ms. Depow (ms.depow@gmail.com). If you need help sharing your document, just ask!
Please post in the COMMENTS section (Click on the word "Comments" below). Use the NAME/URL option so I know who you are! Anonymous = No Credit!
Reminders: Weekly paper due TODAY: Your perfect day!
Today: Continue to work on your PPP for your Senior Project through http://docs.google.com/. Remember, this is the last week you will have class time to work on your PPP; presentations begin March 23!
Be sure to share your work with Ms. Kingsbury (ms.kingsbury@verizon.net) and/or Ms. Depow (ms.depow@gmail.com). If you need help sharing your document, just ask!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Warm Up: The unemployment rate is currently over 8 percent. What do you think is the best way for a young person to look for a job in this economy?
Please post in the COMMENTS section (Click on the word "Comments" below). Use the NAME/URL option so I know who you are! Anonymous = No Credit!
Reminders: Weekly paper due TOMORROW: Your perfect day!
Today: Continue to work on your PPP for your Senior Project through http://docs.google.com/. Remember, this is the last week you will have class time to work on your PPP; presentations begin March 23!
Be sure to share your work with Ms. Kingsbury (ms.kingsbury@verizon.net) and/or Ms. Depow (ms.depow@gmail.com). If you need help sharing your document, just ask!
Please post in the COMMENTS section (Click on the word "Comments" below). Use the NAME/URL option so I know who you are! Anonymous = No Credit!
Reminders: Weekly paper due TOMORROW: Your perfect day!
Today: Continue to work on your PPP for your Senior Project through http://docs.google.com/. Remember, this is the last week you will have class time to work on your PPP; presentations begin March 23!
Be sure to share your work with Ms. Kingsbury (ms.kingsbury@verizon.net) and/or Ms. Depow (ms.depow@gmail.com). If you need help sharing your document, just ask!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Warm Up: Please post in the COMMENTS section below your thoughts on school assemblies. Do you love them or hate them, and why? What do you think is the purpose, and are they effective?
Use the NAME/URL option to post.
Reminder: Weekly paper due Friday - Your perfect day!
Today: Continue work on your Senior Project PPP through http://docs.google.com/. Remember, this is the last week you will have class time to work on your PPP; presentations begin Monday, March 23!
Be sure to share your work with Ms. Kingsbury (ms.kingsbury@verizon.net) and/or Ms. Depow (ms.depow@gmail.com)!
Use the NAME/URL option to post.
Reminder: Weekly paper due Friday - Your perfect day!
Today: Continue work on your Senior Project PPP through http://docs.google.com/. Remember, this is the last week you will have class time to work on your PPP; presentations begin Monday, March 23!
Be sure to share your work with Ms. Kingsbury (ms.kingsbury@verizon.net) and/or Ms. Depow (ms.depow@gmail.com)!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
Check-In Time! Please post in the COMMENTS section below your progress on the Senior Project. Describe your progress on the writing portfolio and on the PowerPoint Presentation. Do you have any questions or concerns about either?
Be sure to click the option of NAME/URL to post.
Weekly Paper Due Friday! Topic: Your Perfect Day!
Please continue to work on your PPP through http://docs.google.com. Ask for help if you need it! Our presentations begin in class on Monday, March 23, 2009.
Feel free to do some extra credit assignments as well. The 3rd marking period ends on Friday, March 20, 2009!!!
Be sure to click the option of NAME/URL to post.
Weekly Paper Due Friday! Topic: Your Perfect Day!
Please continue to work on your PPP through http://docs.google.com. Ask for help if you need it! Our presentations begin in class on Monday, March 23, 2009.
Feel free to do some extra credit assignments as well. The 3rd marking period ends on Friday, March 20, 2009!!!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Extra Credit Opportunity: Internet Advocacy For Murderers
Please read this article from the Philly Daily News about a killer who is using the internet to gain support and sympathy for his case:
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20090306_Jill_Porter__For_victim_s_kin__killer_adds_Internet_to_injury.html
What do you think? Should criminals be allowed to use the internet to get support? For 20 points extra credit, please post a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences in the COMMENTS section below or email your opinion to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net.
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20090306_Jill_Porter__For_victim_s_kin__killer_adds_Internet_to_injury.html
What do you think? Should criminals be allowed to use the internet to get support? For 20 points extra credit, please post a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences in the COMMENTS section below or email your opinion to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net.
Contest Opportunities!
From the Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/01/AR2009030101805.html
Check it out! Win $$! Gain recognition and fame!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/01/AR2009030101805.html
Check it out! Win $$! Gain recognition and fame!
Extra Credit Opportunity: Paying Students for Good School Performance
Please read this article from the New York Times on the pros and cons of giving students rewards for good performance in schools:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/03/health/03rewa.html?_r=1&ref=education
What do you think? Would money and other "extrinsic" rewards be enough to entice you or other students to take and do well on things like AP classes and tests? Is there some other reward other than money that you think would be more effective? 20 points extra credit for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic emailed to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net and/or ms.depow@gmail.com or posted to the COMMENTS section below!
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/03/health/03rewa.html?_r=1&ref=education
What do you think? Would money and other "extrinsic" rewards be enough to entice you or other students to take and do well on things like AP classes and tests? Is there some other reward other than money that you think would be more effective? 20 points extra credit for a well thought-out opinion of 5 sentences on this topic emailed to ms.kingsbury@verizon.net and/or ms.depow@gmail.com or posted to the COMMENTS section below!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Today you have a choice of activities to select from:
1. Complete your weekly paper - Topic: If I had one wish...
2. Visit http://docs.google.com. Sign into your account and work on your PPP practice (4 slides all about you) or your PPP for your senior project. Please remember to SHARE your work with Ms. Kingsbury (ms.kingsbury@verizon.net) or Ms. Depow (ms.depow@gmail.com) by clicking SHARE ---> Share with Others ---> Invite People As Viewers ---> Type emails and click invite viewers.
3. Complete any extra credit opportunities that you see posted on this site.
If you feel as though you need to do something else, please ask your teacher for an excruciating and tortuous assignment. HAPPY FRIDAY!
1. Complete your weekly paper - Topic: If I had one wish...
2. Visit http://docs.google.com. Sign into your account and work on your PPP practice (4 slides all about you) or your PPP for your senior project. Please remember to SHARE your work with Ms. Kingsbury (ms.kingsbury@verizon.net) or Ms. Depow (ms.depow@gmail.com) by clicking SHARE ---> Share with Others ---> Invite People As Viewers ---> Type emails and click invite viewers.
3. Complete any extra credit opportunities that you see posted on this site.
If you feel as though you need to do something else, please ask your teacher for an excruciating and tortuous assignment. HAPPY FRIDAY!
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