[Daily Agenda] Monday, September 28, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11000101

Topic

PowerPoint

Standards

• 05.0 Use technology to enhance communication skills utilizing presentation applications.
• 05.02 Create slide presentations utilizing various project development elements, including: adding and removing slides, slide layouts, format slide design, insert or format placeholders.
• 05.03 Locate, create and incorporate graphical and multimedia elements, including: shapes, graphics, images, bullets, hyperlinks, video, and audio into a slide presentation appropriate for the project.
• 05.04 Explore and apply design and color theory to create dynamic and appealing visuals.
• 05.07 Apply slide transitions and create custom animations to slide presentations appropriate for the target audience.

Essential Questions

1. What makes an effective presentation?
2. How can using multi-media improve the ability of the audience to understand the message?
3. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Mise En Place [~3-5 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Login to Teams, even if face-to-face.
4. Open your Standards Excel spreadsheet.
5. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [~10-15 Minutes]

Students will discuss the Golden Record Project.

Work [~30-45 Minutes]

Students will begin the Golden Record Project.

Finish the Microsoft Word Essay Assignment. The UPDATED due date for this assignment is September 21, 2020 at 11:59PM. THIS ASSIGNMENT IS NOW LATE.

This assignment is LATE and must be turned in tonight. Finish working on their Post-Secondary Career Academy Plan. Please refer to this Student Example Plan when working on your plan today.

Future Nine Weeks Assignments

The assignments listed here are assignments that are due later in the year.

• Students are always free to work ahead and submit them.
• For projects that require a file upload, you will need to change the Nine Weeks in the top right corner of Focus.
• If you are working on a future assignment and get stuck, you must wait until I can help students with current projects first.

Break Down [~5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework

Finish any class work not completed during the period.

Read for fun, at least 20 minutes.

[Daily Agenda] Thursday, September 24, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11000101

Topic

PowerPoint

Standards

• 05.0 Use technology to enhance communication skills utilizing presentation applications.
• 05.02 Create slide presentations utilizing various project development elements, including: adding and removing slides, slide layouts, format slide design, insert or format placeholders.
• 05.03 Locate, create and incorporate graphical and multimedia elements, including: shapes, graphics, images, bullets, hyperlinks, video, and audio into a slide presentation appropriate for the project.
• 05.04 Explore and apply design and color theory to create dynamic and appealing visuals.
• 05.07 Apply slide transitions and create custom animations to slide presentations appropriate for the target audience.

Essential Questions

1. What makes an effective presentation?
2. How can using multi-media improve the ability of the audience to understand the message?
3. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Mise En Place [~3-5 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Login to Teams, even if face-to-face.
4. Open your Standards Excel spreadsheet.
5. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [~10-15 Minutes]

Students will discuss the Golden Record Project.

Work [~30-45 Minutes]

Students will begin the Golden Record Project.

Finish the Microsoft Word Essay Assignment. The UPDATED due date for this assignment is September 21, 2020 at 11:59PM. THIS ASSIGNMENT IS NOW LATE.

This assignment is LATE and must be turned in tonight. Finish working on their Post-Secondary Career Academy Plan. Please refer to this Student Example Plan when working on your plan today.

Future Nine Weeks Assignments

The assignments listed here are assignments that are due later in the year.

• Students are always free to work ahead and submit them.
• For projects that require a file upload, you will need to change the Nine Weeks in the top right corner of Focus.
• If you are working on a future assignment and get stuck, you must wait until I can help students with current projects first.

Break Down [~5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework

Finish any class work not completed during the period.

Read for fun, at least 20 minutes.

[Assignment] [PowerPoint] The Golden Record

Standards and Benchmarks

Digital Information Technology

• 05.0 Use technology to enhance communication skills utilizing presentation applications.
• 05.02 Create slide presentations utilizing various project development elements, including: adding and removing slides, slide layouts, format slide design, insert or format placeholders.
• 05.03 Locate, create and incorporate graphical and multimedia elements, including: shapes, graphics, images, bullets, hyperlinks, video, and audio into a slide presentation appropriate for the project.
• 05.04 Explore and apply design and color theory to create dynamic and appealing visuals.
• 05.07 Apply slide transitions and create custom animations to slide presentations appropriate for the target audience.

Background Info.

NASA created The Golden Record to provide information about life on Earth to potential intelligent life outside of the Solar System. It was installed on the Voyager spacecrafts which were launched in 1977. You can read more information about them in this Wikipedia Article on The Golden Record.

Student Product

For this project students will:

• Create a PowerPoint version of their own Golden Record.
• Export that PowerPoint into a video file.

Content Rubric

1. First slide contains FIRST NAME and LAST INITIAL and the phrase "My Golden Record". [5 Points]
2. Second slide contains a minimum of ten school-appropriate images that demonstrate what you consider important about Earth, humanity, or the universe as a whole. [5 Points]
3. Third slide contains a list of your Top 10 songs. [5 Points / +10 Points Extra if you include audio samples of each song.]
4. Fourth slide contains a minimum of ten school-appropriate sounds that demonstrate what you consider important about Earth, humanity, or the universe as a whole. [5 Points]
5. Fifth slide contains a 60-second audio or video recording of yourself providing a "greeting" to any lifeforms that may find this Golden Record. [5 Points / +10 Points Extra for Video]
6. Slide show uses a DESIGN THEME to enhance the visual appearance of the presentation. [5 Points]
7. Slide show uses TRANSITIONS between slides to enhance the visual appearance of the presentation. [5 Points]
8. Second slide uses ANIMATIONS to modify the way images appear on the slide. [5 Points]
9. Slide show uses TIMING to automatically progress through the slide show. [10 Points]

Process Rubric

1. File name is: lastname_firstname_golden_record [5 Points]
2. File format is PowerPoint Presentation (.ppt) [5 Points]
3. When you are finished, export your presentation as a video. [10 Points]
   • You must use the desktop app version of PowerPoint.
   • Click "File" --> "Export" --> "Create a Video".
   • Use "Presentation Quality" and "Use Recorded Timings and Narrations".
   • Click "Create Video" when ready. THIS MAY TAKE 10-15 MINUTES OR MORE. Don't wait until the end of class to export the video.
4. Submit the PowerPoint file to Focus. Upload the video to OneDrive and share it with me (kelleyr@duvalschools.org).
5. Due Date: Friday, October 02, 2020 at 11:59PM. [25 Points]

[Song of the Day] Monday, September 21, 2020: The Police -- Walking on the Moon

Please complete the Song of the Day Survey.

[Daily Agenda] Friday, September 18, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11001101

Topic

Microsoft Word

Standards

• 04.01 Select and use word processing software and accompanying features to enhance written business communications.
• 04.03 Format content to a document by applying font, paragraph attributes, indent and tab settings to text and paragraphs. Apply spacing settings to text and paragraphs. Navigate and search through a document, create and manipulate tables.
• 04.06 Proofread documents by validating content through the use of spell and grammar check. Configure autocorrect settings, insert and modify comments in a document.

Essential Questions

1. Why is it important that your written communication is easy to read and understand?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Mise En Place [~3-5 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Login to Teams, even if face-to-face.
4. Open your Standards Excel spreadsheet.
5. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [~10-15 Minutes]

Students will discuss the Microsoft Word Essay Assignment.

Work [~30-45 Minutes]

Finish the Microsoft Word Essay Assignment. The UPDATED due date for this assignment is September 21, 2020 at 11:59PM.

This assignment is LATE and must be turned in tonight. Finish working on their Post-Secondary Career Academy Plan. Please refer to this Student Example Plan when working on your plan today.

Future Nine Weeks Assignments

The assignments listed here are assignments that are due later in the year.

• Students are always free to work ahead and submit them.
• For projects that require a file upload, you will need to change the Nine Weeks in the top right corner of Focus.
• If you are working on a future assignment and get stuck, you must wait until I can help students with current projects first.

Break Down [~5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework

Finish any class work not completed during the period.

Read for fun, at least 20 minutes.

[Song of the Day] Run D.M.C. -- Sucker MC's

Please complete the Song of the Day Survey.

[Daily Agenda] Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Clock-In PIN

00110101

Topic

Microsoft Word

Standards

• 04.01 Select and use word processing software and accompanying features to enhance written business communications.
• 04.03 Format content to a document by applying font, paragraph attributes, indent and tab settings to text and paragraphs. Apply spacing settings to text and paragraphs. Navigate and search through a document, create and manipulate tables.
• 04.06 Proofread documents by validating content through the use of spell and grammar check. Configure autocorrect settings, insert and modify comments in a document.

Essential Questions

1. In what ways can having a plan make you more likely to meet your goals?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Mise En Place [~3-5 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Login to Teams, even if face-to-face.
4. Open your Standards Excel spreadsheet.
5. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [~10-15 Minutes]

Students will discuss the Microsoft Word Essay Assignment.

Work [~30-45 Minutes]

Finish working on their Post-Secondary Career Academy Plan. Please refer to this Student Example Plan when working on your plan today.

Installing Python

The next thing students will need to do is install the Python software so you can start writing and executing code. Please follow along with the instructions in the video below. If you are using a Chromebook, you may need to search the Microsoft Store or your App Store for Python software. If it is not available, you MUST get access to a regular computer to install this sofware.

Once you have Python installed, please make sure to Create Your GitHub Account and Submit the First Assignemnt.

Future Nine Weeks Assignments

The assignments listed here are assignments that are due later in the year.

• Students are always free to work ahead and submit them.
• For projects that require a file upload, you will need to change the Nine Weeks in the top right corner of Focus.
• If you are working on a future assignment and get stuck, you must wait until I can help students with current projects first.

Break Down [~5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework

Finish any class work not completed during the period.

Read for fun, at least 20 minutes.

[Song of the Day] Wednesday, September 16, 2020: Talking Heads -- This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)

Please complete the Song of the Day Survey.

[Daily Agenda] Monday, September 14, 2020

Clock-In PIN

11011010

Topic

Microsoft Word

Standards

• 04.01 Select and use word processing software and accompanying features to enhance written business communications.
• 04.03 Format content to a document by applying font, paragraph attributes, indent and tab settings to text and paragraphs. Apply spacing settings to text and paragraphs. Navigate and search through a document, create and manipulate tables.
• 04.06 Proofread documents by validating content through the use of spell and grammar check. Configure autocorrect settings, insert and modify comments in a document.

Essential Questions

1. In what ways can having a plan make you more likely to meet your goals?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Mise En Place [~3-5 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Login to Teams, even if face-to-face.
4. Open your Standards Excel spreadsheet.
5. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [~10-15 Minutes]

Students will discuss the Microsoft Word Essay Assignment.

Work [~30-45 Minutes]

Finish working on their Post-Secondary Career Academy Plan. Please refer to this Student Example Plan when working on your plan today.

Installing Python

The next thing students will need to do is install the Python software so you can start writing and executing code. Please follow along with the instructions in the video below. If you are using a Chromebook, you may need to search the Microsoft Store or your App Store for Python software. If it is not available, you MUST get access to a regular computer to install this sofware.

Once you have Python installed, please make sure to Create Your GitHub Account and Submit the First Assignemnt.

Future Nine Weeks Assignments

The assignments listed here are assignments that are due later in the year.

• Students are always free to work ahead and submit them.
• For projects that require a file upload, you will need to change the Nine Weeks in the top right corner of Focus.
• If you are working on a future assignment and get stuck, you must wait until I can help students with current projects first.

Break Down [~5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework

Finish any class work not completed during the period.

Read for fun, at least 20 minutes.

[Song of the Day] Monday, September 14, 2020: Yes -- Owner of a Lonely Heart

Please complete the Song of the Day Survey.

[Top 8] [1A] Draw Something #00

[Clock-In PIN] Thursday, September 10, 2020: 11010101

11010101

[Daily Agenda] Thursday, September 10, 2020

Topic

Microsoft Word

Standards

• 04.01 Select and use word processing software and accompanying features to enhance written business communications.
• 04.03 Format content to a document by applying font, paragraph attributes, indent and tab settings to text and paragraphs. Apply spacing settings to text and paragraphs. Navigate and search through a document, create and manipulate tables.
• 04.06 Proofread documents by validating content through the use of spell and grammar check. Configure autocorrect settings, insert and modify comments in a document.

Essential Questions

1. In what ways can having a plan make you more likely to meet your goals?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Mise En Place [~2-3 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [~5-10 Minutes]

Students will discuss the Microsoft Word Essay Assignment.

Work [~12-25 Minutes]

Finish working on their Post-Secondary Career Academy Plan. Please refer to this Student Example Plan when working on your plan today.

Installing Python

The next thing students will need to do is install the Python software so you can start writing and executing code. Please follow along with the instructions in the video below. If you are using a Chromebook, you may need to search the Microsoft Store or your App Store for Python software. If it is not available, you MUST get access to a regular computer to install this sofware.

Once you have Python installed, please make sure to Create Your GitHub Account and Submit the First Assignemnt.

Future Nine Weeks Assignments

The assignments listed here are assignments that are due later in the year.

• Students are always free to work ahead and submit them.
• For projects that require a file upload, you will need to change the Nine Weeks in the top right corner of Focus.
• If you are working on a future assignment and get stuck, you must wait until I can help students with current projects first.

Break Down [~5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework

Finish any class work not completed during the period.

Read for fun, at least 20 minutes.

[Clock-In PIN] Tuesday, September 08, 2020: 11011010

11011010

[Daily Agenda] Tuesday, September 08, 2020

Topic

Post-Seconday Planning

Essential Questions

1. In what ways can having a plan make you more likely to meet your goals?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Mise En Place [~2-3 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [~5-10 Minutes]

Students will discuss and begin working on their Post-Secondary Career Academy Plan.

Please refer to this Student Example Plan when working on your plan today.

Work [~12-25 Minutes]

Installing Python

The next thing students will need to do is install the Python software so you can start writing and executing code. Please follow along with the instructions in the video below. If you are using a Chromebook, you may need to search the Microsoft Store or your App Store for Python software. If it is not available, you MUST get access to a regular computer to install this sofware.

Once you have Python installed, please make sure to Create Your GitHub Account and Submit the First Assignemnt.

Future Nine Weeks Assignments

The assignments listed here are assignments that are due later in the year.

• Students are always free to work ahead and submit them.
• For projects that require a file upload, you will need to change the Nine Weeks in the top right corner of Focus.
• If you are working on a future assignment and get stuck, you must wait until I can help students with current projects first.

Break Down [~5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework

Finish any class work not completed during the period.

Read for fun, at least 20 minutes.

[Daily Agenda] Friday, September 04, 2020

Topic

Post-Seconday Planning

Essential Questions

1. In what ways can having a plan make you more likely to meet your goals?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Mise En Place [~2-3 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [~5-10 Minutes]

Students will discuss and begin working on their Post-Secondary Career Academy Plan.

Please refer to this Student Example Plan when working on your plan today.

Work [~12-25 Minutes]

Creating GitHub Account

Students need to create a GitHub account. Follow the instructions in the video below to do so. Once you have created your account AND verified your e-mail address, post your GitHub username in the Teams meeting chat. Once you have received the invite, you can open the AJHS GitHub Team page to accept the invite.

Installing Python

The next thing students will need to do is install the Python software so you can start writing and executing code. Please follow along with the instructions in the video below. If you are using a Chromebook, you may need to search the Microsoft Store or your App Store for Python software. If it is not available, you MUST get access to a regular computer to install this sofware.

Installing Software for DCPS Computers

The following video is ONLY FOR STUDENTS USING A DCPS COMPUTER. If you are not using a DCPS computer, you will need to follow separate directions as posted in Teams.

Installing Software for Personal Computers

If you are USING YOUR OWN COMPUTER WITH WINDOWS or macOS you will need to use this video to install GitHub Desktop.

Students will need to complete and submit the first GitHub submit today.

Future Nine Weeks Assignments

The assignments listed here are assignments that are due later in the year.

• Students are always free to work ahead and submit them.
• For projects that require a file upload, you will need to change the Nine Weeks in the top right corner of Focus.
• If you are working on a future assignment and get stuck, you must wait until I can help students with current projects first.

Break Down [~5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework

Finish any class work not completed during the period.

Read for fun, at least 20 minutes.

[Song of the Day] Friday, September 04, 2020: The Clash -- Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Please complete the Song of the Day Survey.

[Clock-In PIN] Thursday, September 03, 2020: 00010000

[Daily Agenda] Thursday, September 03, 2020

Topic

Setting Up OneDrive / Using GitHub / Hello, World!

Essential Questions

1. Why do we have standards to learn in each class?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Mise En Place [~2-3 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [~5-10 Minutes]

Creating GitHub Account

Students need to create a GitHub account. Follow the instructions in the video below to do so. Once you have created your account AND verified your e-mail address, post your GitHub username in the Teams meeting chat. Once you have received the invite, you can open the AJHS GitHub Team page to accept the invite.

Installing Python

The next thing students will need to do is install the Python software so you can start writing and executing code. Please follow along with the instructions in the video below. If you are using a Chromebook, you may need to search the Microsoft Store or your App Store for Python software. If it is not available, you MUST get access to a regular computer to install this sofware.

Installing Software for DCPS Computers

The following video is ONLY FOR STUDENTS USING A DCPS COMPUTER. If you are not using a DCPS computer, you will need to follow separate directions as posted in Teams.

Installing Software for Personal Computers

If you are USING YOUR OWN COMPUTER WITH WINDOWS or macOS you will need to use this video to install GitHub Desktop.

Work [~12-25 Minutes]

Students will need to complete and submit the first GitHub submit today.

Future Nine Weeks Assignments

The assignments listed here are assignments that are due later in the year.

• Students are always free to work ahead and submit them.
• For projects that require a file upload, you will need to change the Nine Weeks in the top right corner of Focus.
• If you are working on a future assignment and get stuck, you must wait until I can help students with current projects first.

Break Down [~5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework

Finish any class work not completed during the period.

Read for fun, at least 20 minutes.

[Song of the Day] Thursday, September 03, 2020: Johnny Cash -- Ring of Fire

Please complete the Song of the Day Survey.

[Song of the Day] Wednesday, September 02, 2020: Weird Al -- Eat It

Please complete the Song of the Day Survey.

[Clock-In PIN] Tuesday, September 01, 2020: 11001101

GitHub Setup and First Assignment

The following videos will walk you through all of the steps to create a GitHub account, link with my classroom, and complete the first assignment using GitHub. Follow them in the order they appear on this page. If you have already completed some of these steps, continue with the next video in the series.

Account Creation

Verifying E-mail

Please note that you will use your DCPS Outlook e-mail unless you have problems registering with that e-mail. If that happens, login to your personal e-mail account.

Updating Profile

Accepting the GitHub Classroom Assignment

Here are the links to accept. Make sure to click on the link FOR YOUR CLASS PERIOD.

• First Period (1A)
• Third Period (3A)
• Fourth Period (4A)
• Fifth Period (5B)
• Seventh Period (7B)
• Eighth Period (8B)

Installing GitHub Desktop Software

Cloning the Repository

Hello, World! First Commit

Hello, World! Final Commit

[Song of the Day] September 01, 2020: Duke Ellington -- Things Ain't What They Used to Be

Please complete the Song of the Day Survey.