Monday, March 2nd

No School - Casimir Pulaski Day

Friday February 28th

Bellwork: Happy Friday!

Today's Agenda:

Thursday, February 27th

You will have a sub in class today.  Please read the instructions below and complete ALL the activities.

1) Go to www.typingtest.com and take THREE 1-minute typing tests.

2) Record those typing tests in your Google Spreadsheet.  After these 3 exams, you should have at least 15 typing tests recording in your spreadsheet.

3) Go to www.typingclub.com and spend the rest of the period typing.

Tuesday, February 25th - Wednesday, February 26th

Bellwork: Open the Design Principles Notesheet.  Find the limited text row and fill in the notes based on what we already talked about.

Class Objectives:
  • Discuss design principles
  • Revise slides using the design principles

Today's Agenda:
  • Design Principles Notesheet
  • Slide Revision Practice (Slideshow)
  • Original Slides (for reference)
    • Revise each slide so that it follows the "Limited Text" rule
    • Add quality images to each slide
    • Make sure each slide is balanced
    • Make sure each slide has contrast
    • Make sure the entire presentation (ALL slides) have consistency
    • SUBMIT BY THE END OF THE PERIOD TODAY
      • Then work on missing assignments & the extra credit

EXTRA CREDIT: Google Slides Scavenger Hunt
Extras: SNL PPt Skit.

Monday, February 24th

You will have a sub in class today.  Please complete the following...

1) Finish the Revising Slides Assignment from Friday's class.  Make sure to revise each slide by limited the text using the 5x5 rule.

2) When finished with the assignment, take three typing tests and record them in your typing spreadsheet.  Then continue working in Typing Club.












Friday, February 21st

Bellwork: What is the limited text rule?

Class Objectives:
  • Revise slides

Today's Agenda:
  • Design Principles Limited Text Review
  • Revising Slides Assignmen
    • Revise each slide so that they follow the LIMITED TEXT rule

Thursday, February 20th

You will have a sub in class today.  Please read the instructions below and complete ALL the activities.

1) Go to www.typingtest.com and take THREE 1-minute typing tests.

2) Record those typing tests in your Google Spreadsheet.  You should have a minimum of 12 tests recorded in your spreadsheet.  If you don't have 12, take more so that you have at least 12.

3) Go to www.typingclub.com and spend the rest of the period typing in Typing Club.

If you have missing assignments, you may also work on completing those assignments AFTER you take the three typing tests.

Wednesday, February 19th

Bellwork: Who thinks they had the best Casimir Pulaski slide?

Class Objectives:
  • Evaluate the good & poor elements of slides
  • Discuss design principles

Today's Agenda:

Tuesday, February 18th

Bellwork:  Open the Career Project instruction page.

Class Objectives:
  • Complete an assessment on social media & digital footprints

Today's Agenda:

Monday, February 17th

No School - President's Day

Thursday, February 13th - Friday, February 14th

Bellwork:  Close your Chromebooks

Class Objectives:
  • Complete an assessment on social media & digital footprints

Today's Agenda:
  • Career Project Part 1
    • This is considered an exam grade for Unit 2.
    • You will have today and tomorrow to complete PART 1
    • Part 1 must be finished when you enter class on Tuesday
    • We will do Part 2 together during Tuesday's class.

Wednesday, February 12th

Bellwork:  What can someone do to enhance their digital footprint?

Class Objectives:
  • Determine how you can enhance your digital footprint

Today's Agenda:

Tuesday, February 11th

Bellwork:  Let's check out this video about Harvard College students

If I looked at ALL your social media accounts, is there ANYTHING that you would NOT want me to see? What if your parents looked?  Boss?

Class Objectives:
  • Evaluate your social media activity

Today's Agenda:

Monday, February 10th

Bellwork:  How was your weekend?

Class Objectives:
  • Share opinions on social media
  • Evaluate social media posts

Today's Agenda:

Friday, February 7th

You will have a sub in class today.  Please read the instructions below and complete ALL the activities.

1) Go to www.typingtest.com and take THREE 1-minute typing tests.

2) Record those typing tests in your Google Spreadsheet

3) Go to www.typingclub.com and spend the rest of the period typing.

Thursday, February 6th

Image result for Peter GuzliBellwork:  Check out the image to the right.  What do you think the picture is showing?  What's the story behind the picture?

Let's hear the story behind the image. (other link)

Class Objectives:
  • Discuss the importance of social media
  • Learn about positive & negative digital footprints

Today's Agenda:

When you finish the Power of Social Media Article:

Wednesday, February 5th

Class Objectives:
  • Hear from an Expert in the business field

Today's Agenda:

Tuesday, February 4th

Bellwork:  If you see the image to the right on something, what does that mean?

Class Objectives:
  • Learn about copyright law and fair use practices
  • Use non-copyright materials in your own work

Today's Agenda:

Monday, February 3rd

You will have a sub in class today.  Please read the instructions below and complete ALL the activities.

1) Go to www.typingtest.com and take THREE 1-minute typing tests. 

2) Record those typing tests in your Google Spreadsheet

3) Go to www.typingclub.com and check to see what lesson you are currently on.

4) Send me a professional email to LMartire@Student.Leyden212.org.  In the email, tell me what lesson you are currently on in Typing Club.  Remember to follow ALL the professional email guidelines we discussed in class.

5) Spend the rest of the period typing in Typing Club.