Daily Do Now: Doyle Voting Contest

Click here. Use your personal email address.

Tech Lit: Course Reflection

Full course reflection on your own blog as a new post. 

What did you learn? What could be changed?

What tools will you continue to use?

• Write at least 2 paragraphs
• Include 2 images
• Include 1 video
• Include 2 links

Technology Lit: Final Project

Click here for information. Post any questions below as a comment

Web 2.0: Final Project

1. As a comment, please post below the 2 partners names and what you are screen-casting

2. Please click here for the full project.

Post any questions below as a comment.

Due June 9.

Web 2.0: Screen Capturing due 6/3

Click here for more information!

AWD: Final Project

Click here for project.

Due before class on June 8.

Tech Lit: Emerging Technology Wiki

Please click here.

TV P&C: Final Exam

Click here for the project.

No more than 4 students in a group.

Deadlines:

1. June 1: MUSIC VIDEO PROJECT PLANNING SHEET & ACTION SEQUENCE: Separate Grades
2. June 2: Begin Taping with my approval
3. June 9: Project must be completed (view-able before you walk in for class)
1. This is a final. No late work will be accepted.

Exemptions: AL, BW, NM

Web 2.0: Social Bookmarking Project

 Click here for the project.

DC Group: #ThatsASaturday

#ThatsASaturday Selfie

#DC2016

AWD: Project 8 Test May 16

• Complete Project 8, then use the book to
• Complete the In The Lab project on pages 364/365
• Save to the In The Lab Folder
• Due before class on Thursday

TV P&C: Week of 5/16

Seniors:

• Senior Video must be completed and ready to be played before class on Thursday. 
• If you are absent, it was a future due date and still due at that time. Email me the link
• -1 letter grade for each day late from the video's grade
• Given the amount of time issued for this project, no excuses will be accepted. Waiting until the last minute is not my problem

Juniors:

• The complete TV P&C Commercial is due before class on Tuesday May 24.
• Individual grades will be issues based on individual effort/contribution
• If you are absent, it was a future due date and still due at that time. Email me the link
• -1 letter grade for each day late from the video's grade
• Given the amount of time issued for this project, no excuses will be accepted. Waiting until the last minute is not my problem

Tech Lit - Creating Voki Avatars, Another Web 2.0 Tool

This Project Will Be Due BEFORE Class on May 19.

1. Create your own personalized Avatar on Voki.com
2. Create a MAXIMUM 60 Voice Recording (or typed in) about another subject and what you are learning this week. Be specific! Be positive! Be creative! Be excited! To help prepare, write out a script first! Use the stopwatch on your cell phone to make sure you are close to the 60 second mark. 
3. Save the Voki, get the embed code, and embed your Voki as a new post to your blog. Title it: MY VOKI
4. Required Discussion Question for Comment Section:     - 
• How can Voki be used in your other classes?

Web 2.0: RSS Feeds Project

Click Here

Post discussion questions on your own blog.

Law Enforcement Torch Run

On Friday, June 10, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will be passing in front of the High School. The torch will proceed past the Intermediate School and be handed off near the gas station on Hackensack Street. We are encouraging students to participate in this event. The cost to participate is $20 (minimum), which includes a tee shirt for the participant. 

The run will take place in the morning hours (around 10 AM) and is for a short period of time. A signed permission slip and the monetary donation must be returned to the Main Office by May 25, 2016.

A permission slip can be obtained in Guidance, the Main Office, or from a PE teacher. 

Web 2.0: Adding RSS Feeds to Your Blog

On your blog, you must add 3 unique RSS URL feeds to display on your blog as a side gadget only. Unique means 3 different URLs. You can't choose 3 from the same page.

Due before class ends on May 10

TV P&C: Junior Reflection Video

Juniors: 

Not to leave you out, your task if to complete a course reflection video. In this video each junior bust appear on camera and talk about the following:

1. Their best videos of the year
2. The best moments of the class or with classmates
3. When you become a senior, what will you miss from the class.4
4. What new courses you are taking next year.
5. What your career plans are to date.

This video is due May 19. It will be 1 complete video with all juniors in it. Each junior should speak for at least 2 minutes. Make the video more casual and not a formal interview.

Tech Lit: Creating an Advertising Flyer

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Web 2.0: RSS Feeds Presentation

Please review this before class on Tuesday.

Web 2.0: Do Now, Gandhi, May 3

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." ~Mahatma Gandhi 

What things ignite your desire to help make this world a better place? Really think about this. How can your life goals not only fulfill your own needs but contribute to the community. Use your own blog.

TV P&C: DO NOW May 3

Each student must appear and complete a short news worthy video this week. Please comment on this post with what you are going to go.

TV P&C: April 29, 2016

All students must create and share an outline of Module 69A and 69B. This is to be done individually and students are not to share their work.

A Test will follow next week.

Tech Lit: Flyer Sample, Pros & Cons

I will send out groups of 3

Your job is to go to the location I specify and take at a minimum of 5 pictures of various flyers you find in the halls

Once you come back, post the flyers to your blog

• Along with the flyer image, include the following
• What the flyer was advertising
• The Good/Bad (Pros & Cons) of the flyer
• What you would do differently if you were to design the flyer
• Any other information you want to include

TV P&C: Individual Senior Special

Click here for the details.

Due Dates:
May 6- Full Script
May 18- Final Video due from each senior. Can turn in earlier. Minus 1 grade for each day late.

AWD: Creating Forms- T-Shirt Store

Please click here.

Tech Lit: Creating a Business Card

1. Homework: Bring in a sample business card: Due 4/26
2. Click here for the project on creating your own

TV P&C: April 20, 2016

Please read and outline Module 68. Must be placed in your Google Drive folder.

AWD: Frames Test

• Page HTM 282/283
• Follow all steps, except
• No printing
• Save to the correct folder on your laptop: Project06\InTheLab folder

Wood-Ridge Seventh Graders Participate in Winter Learning Experience

Click here to read the article!

Web 2.0: Making a Wiki

Below is the link to the WikiSpaces project. If you have any questions, please post them as a comment.  Click here.

TV P&C: Week of 4/11

Welcome to MP4

1. Required Reading: TV Legal & Ethical Issues. Both modules (66 & 67) need to be outlined. Due 4/13.
1. Test on Monday 4/18
2. Due Today: Comment on this post with a video idea you want to do within the next week.

Web 2.0: Wiki Dissection

In pairs, visit this wiki.

Now dissect it. Visit all the pages & tabs and answer the following:

1. What is the purpose of this Wiki?
2. When was the last post?
3. How was this Wiki created/designed?
4. What would you add to this particular wiki?
5. What did you learn after reading this wiki?
6. If you had to create a Wiki with a team, what would be the specific topic (s)?
7. How can Wikis be used in the classroom or in education?

To complete:

1. Please create a new blog post on the person's last name that comes 1st in the alphabet
2. Title it: Wiki Dissection & Your Partners Initials
3. Copy & paste questions
4. Publish!

Web 2.0: W-R Wikipedia Page

Visit your school's Wikipedia page

Individually, on your own blog, list at least 10 outdated/incorrect information in detail and what the content should be changed (or removed).

Title your blog post: W-R Wikipedia Page Findings

Web 2.0: Wikipedia- Beneath the Surface

Please take notes as we watch this introduction video. After completion, each student will post a comment with a statement about what they learned.

  

12.8.1.A.3 Participate in online courses, learning communities, social networks, or virtual worlds and recognize them as resources for lifelong learning.

12.8.1.C.1 Develop an innovative solution to a complex, local or global problem or issue in collaboration with peers and experts, and present ideas for feedback in an online community.

TV P&C: Test Review for 4/7

1) 
2)  

3) Other items to know from your notes & experience:

• Importing video
• Script writing template columns
• Using Green Screen in iMovie
• 6 Points of Style
• Documentary
• PSA
• Production Phases
• Music File Formats

AWD: Image Map Test

After you are done with Project 5, please click here for your test grade portion.

Tech Lit: Promoting Your Product with a Presentation

Click here.

Due Date: April 7, 2016.

Period 3 Survey Links

Please take each of the following:

http://asaadbrad.blogspot.com/
http://mxa21.blogspot.com/
http://dcage93.blogspot.com/
http://chris2403.blogspot.com/
http://ac-18.blogspot.com/
http://tommyg57.blogspot.com/
http://mikespi9415.blogspot.com/
http://christianc22.blogspot.com/

TV P&C: March 17

Read and Outline:

Modules 63- Part 1 & Part 2

Due before class on Friday.

Web 2.0: Designing a PRESENTATION

Please visit this link.

Tech Lit: Adding Multimedia

Your assignment is to add multimedia to a NEW blog post.

You will type at least 3 paragraphs on the topic:

WHAT YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT SPRING AND WHY

1) Include specific information the topic

2) Add external text hyperlinks to fall related websites

 i.e.Check out Mr. Porfido's Website!

3) Insert images wrapped around the text relating to what you discuss

4) Embed a video related to the topic

Due TODAY.

Done? Work on your form.

Web 2.0: Do Now 314

You have been chosen to wear an invisible cloak for 1 day to perform a good deed and become the unknown/unrecognized hero! What good deed will you do? Without using any real names (you can make up names), blog at least 2 paragraphs about your day being invisible. All posts must be school appropriate.

Do Now: Period 1 Survey Links

http://krisaponte17.blogspot.com/
http://naasirb1.blogspot.com
http://liamsblog1268.blogspot.com/
http://segmentedfir39.blogspot.com/
http://ajames24.blogspot.com/
http://aharezod.blogspot.com/
http://lleuci.blogspot.com/
http://lyssmatos.blogspot.com/
http://alexsulkin.blogspot.com/
http://drewt90.blogspot.com/
http://volivares14.blogspot.com/
http://samholloman16.blogspot.com/

Do Now: Period 7 Links

http://stevekaldas.blogspot.com/
http://ashleyfernn.blogspot.com/
http://adriannaf.blogspot.com/
http://ashremache.blogspot.com/
http://caseyschulz.blogspot.com/
http://veleznick.blogspot.com/

AWD: Project 4 Information

AWD- Week of 3/17

Project 4 Information

1) Project 4: Complete the video store website using tables. 

• Changes: Do not use the book's movies & actors. Use more relative ones from imdb.com or similar.
• USE THE SAME # OF MOVIES AS THE BOOK CONTAINS

2) Project 4 Test Grade

Page HTM 188/189

• Use your Template to start the project, but rename the file in order to preserve the template
• Do not Print, save to the correct location on your laptop 
• (Project 4 - In the Lab)

This is a test grade- use your book, the Internet, or any other means to assist you.

Due: 

Tech Lit: Google Drive- Forms

Companies create surveys in order to obtain data about what their potential (or current) customers want in new products, upgrades, and other feedback. After customers submit their surveys, the results/data of the survey are analyzed (numbers are crunched). Online surveys are most popular because the results are all already stored into a database and requires no human data entry. Survey Monkey and Google Forms are 2 of the more popular survey building websites. In this class, we will be using Google Forms.

Videos:

1) Google Docs in Plain English

2) Quick & Easy Forms with Google Docs

3) Using Forms in Google Docs

Your goal is to create a user survey of a NEW invention of a product, service, or event (or a MAJOR improvement on an existing product). What are you creating? What features would you like to see? Your goal is to create a brand new product. Before you begin, you need to know what your customers want! (This project will be done in pairs)

1st Part: Leave a comment to this post with:

1. You and your parter's name
2. Your new 'invention'

_____________________________________

1) Create a survey form on your new product that includes specific innovative features not available in current products. Before you create the survey, use Google Docs to brainstorm with your partner about what your survey will include. Think of your target market first! Who will be using your product?

2) Once you begin creating the survey, you must first drag it your Google Drive shared folder so I can view and also share it with your partner.

3) You will create a survey with a minimum of 10 questions. Four questions will obtain the demographics of your population with a few questions about age range, gender, etc. You can also ask about the # of computers and mobile devices in the household in addition to other pertinent data that will assist you with your new product. The other 6 will be about your product.

4) You must Try and use a variety of the question types as long as it fits the question

5) Each partner must take an active roll in the survey design making sure they are logged in under their own name to verify work completed.

6) Once the survey is done, you will embed it on one of your blogs and invite class members, family, friends, to take your survey. Try and get a minimum of 20 responses.

Be creative! Come up with a unique product name! Be positive and come up with the "better" widget! ;)

This survey will be completed this week and users can begin taking your survey once I approve it and give you the OK to post it! If there are any questions, please post them here or email me.

TV P&C: March 3, 2016

1. Due Today: A New detailed script on a video you will be producing. Due date for video is next Tuesday
2. Newscast tomorrow- You must have your assigned roles before your leave class.

Web 2.0: Google Drive- Forms

Click here for more information and the assignment.

Tech Lit: Spreadsheets

DO NOW:

1. Open up your SAMPLE spreadsheet from yesterday's class.
2. rename SHEET 1: Cell Phone Providers
3. Enter the following starting at A2 working down the column and the #'s go in column b:

Sprint

Verizon

AT&T

T-Mobile

Other

   4.  Take a class vote on which providers students use and enter the total #'s in the next column. If you do not have a cell phone, just choose a company you like!

   5. Use a function to add up the # of votes

   6.  Then create a pie chart on the same sheet.

   7. Next create a bar graph on a new sheet.

Make sure you use the same spreadsheet so I can check it.

Project:

2014/2015 Snow Storm Totals

CREATE A NEW SHEET FROM YOUR EXISTING SPREADSHEET. RENAME IT: SNOW

1. Visit this site for you data
2. Find the nearest location to Wood-Ridge for each snow event (18 total events). SKIP THE NOVEMBER EVENT.
3. Beginning in A2, enter the date for the storm. If the storm is multiple days, just use the day the storm ended.
4. Beginning in the next column enter the town you received you data from
5. In the next column, enter the snow total (in inches) for the storm
6. Create a function below the last inch amount that totals up the # of inches for all storms
7. Below that, create a formula that displays the average snow amount for each storm
8. Create 2 different charts that represent each storm and the snow amount.

AWD: Project 3 Test

Now that you're done with project 3, you will take those tools and create your own 2 page website on about your choice of the following topics:

1. The Fashion Show (use a flyer (Sam) and create a website from it)
2. The School Play (create a website from it (ask a member))
3. Talent Show (use a flyer and create a website from it)

The website needs to be attractive by including images, hyperlinks, email address link, and more!

This formative assessment will be done in pairs. Your goal is to create an attractive informative web site. Use w3schools to alter font color, size, and insert images.

To get started-

• Create a new folder in your initials labeled p3Test
• The home page will be named: index.htm
• Page 2 will be called page2.htm
• Use the guidelines from the book on page HTM 124

Web 2.0/AWD: Do Now Feb 29

Please read this article. After you read it:

1. Create a new blog post Titled: Educational Technology and Copyright Law 
2. Write about about what you learned from the article and any other information you want to include.

E-mail Etiquette (Netiquette)

Click here for emailing tips!

Tech Lit: Letter Writing

First, use Google Drive Templates to locate a good letter template. Make sure your letter is renamed and in your shared folder!

Internet Safety/Proper Online Behavior Assignment

1. You are to write a letter with the proper business letter components to your Principal telling why Internet Safety/Proper Online Behavior is important and how you can help keep the students  informed on how to stay safe on the Internet and behave properly.

     The letter will include the following components of a formal business letter:

a.   Heading/opening

b.      Inside address

c.       Salutation

d.      Body: formal, reasonable, polite, concise

e.       Complimentary closing

f.        Typed name

g.       Signature in ink (you will not print it)

SAMPLE LETTER FORMAT

TIPS

1. You start 8 lines down from the top margin
2. Enter Today’s Date (Month, Day, Year format)
3. Skip 4 lines
4. Enter the Inside Address (who you are writing to in proper address format)
1. ______________
   _______________
   _______________
5. Skip 2 lines
6. Salutation (Dear …..:)
1. In this letter you will put Dear Mr. Petrocelli:
7. Skip 2 lines
8. Body: formal, reasonable, polite, concise
1. At least 3 paragraphs
2. Must use at least 5 bullets to mention specific topics
3. Single Space, except when starting another paragraph
9. After the last paragraph, skip 2 lines enter your closing (Sincerely,)
10. Skip 4 lines
11. Type name
12. Sign in pen in between closing and typed name

Web 2.0: Using Drive Templates- Applying for a Job

Web 2.0: Using Templates- Applying for a Job

Using the classified section of nj.com, find an ad for a job that you would like to apply for.

1. Go to Google Drive Templates and Search for
1. AVID Cover Letter
2. AVID resume
1. add them both to your folder
2.  Adapt the cover letter with your info, address the company you are applying for, and write your letter. You can embellish on the letter.
1. Include a bullet point list somewhere in the middle of the letter stressing your qualifications for the position. 
3. Then use your AVID resume template and add your own content. This doc should be used on-going after this course and should include only true information
4. Don't forget to create a unique letterhead for both docs

Both Google Drive Docs MUST be in your shared folder. 

Do Now 2/22

Read this letter and create a new post on your blog:

• Title it: Do Now 2/22
• Write your opinion on the letter

AWD: Code Academy Course

Click here.

Web 2.0: Do Now Assessment 2/18- Backlinks

Using the following HTML coding:

 <a href="destination_url">clickable text</a>

Post a comment with a hyperlink to a product on Amazon.com that you would love to have and why. The clickable text should be the product name and be in the middle of the sentence. 

2-4 sentences is enough.

Web 2.0: Period 7 Only

Web 2.0: 2/16

1. Add a comment to this post with your blog URL (copy and paste from address bar), 1ST name, Period # and. My comment would look like dporfido.blogspot.com David  Period 7 DONE. See below.
2. Once the class has submitted their URL's, go to the Blogger Dashboard  & enter the URL's (found in the comment section on your period only) and ADD to the 'Reading List'. 
3. Post at least 3 comments to different classmates' posts. Choose a classmate that is across the room and not sitting on your right or left. The comment will be related to one of their posts and something you learned about them or any contribution that is positive.
1. One of the comments you post should contain a link to another student's blog or outside link. An example would be: "Check out Andrew's blog, his pictures are amazing!"
   <a href="PASTETHEURLHERE">PUTCLICKABLETEXTHERE</a>
4. 3) If someone posts a comment on your blog and has a question, please respond...keep it positive.

http://adriannaf.blogspot.com/

http://evanp15.blogspot.com/

http://caseyschulz.blogspot.com/

http://veleznick.blogspot.com/

http://jessmattos.blogspot.com/

http://snakashima.blogspot.com/

http://stevekaldas.blogspot.com/

http://bargueta99.blogspot.com/

http://ashleyfernn.blogspot.com/

http://ashremache.blogspot.com/

http://colleenpot.blogspot.com/

http://morganhaas.blogspot.com/

http://jasonb28.blogspot.com/

AWD: Project 2 Test

Create a 1 page webpage about what you did over this past weekend.

Make sure:

1. Include a <title> in the HTML tags
2. Use the H1 tag for the top of the >body> of the page
3. Use an ordered or un-orderd list to itemize what you did
4. Add at least 2 images that represent your weekend
5. Change the background color

- Create a new folder in your initials folder titled: Project 2 Test.

- Save the HTM file as: p2test.htm in that folder

Tech Lit: Google Account

Work Due Tuesday 2/16

1. Log into your Wood-Ridge Schools Google Account 
2. Go to Google Drive (from the Apps button in the upper right hand corner) and CREATE a new folder named: 3YOURLASTNAME and share the folder with dporfido@wood-ridgeschools.org 30 points.
3. Create a new Google Doc inside that folder ), drag it into that shared folder. Confirm that the folder is shared and the doc is in there. 30 points.
4. Name the document: Winter 10 Points
5. Write a paragraph about what you like to do in the winter 15 points
6. Add an image at the end of your paragraph 15 points

If you are lost, confused, etc, ask me, or try and use HELP to assist you.

Web 2.0: Period 1 Only

Web 2.0: 2/17

1. Add a comment to this post with your blog URL (copy and paste from address bar), 1ST name, Period # and. My comment would look like dporfido.blogspot.com David  Period 1 DONE
1. I pasted everyones.
2. Once the class has submitted their URL's, go to the Blogger Dashboard  & enter the URL's (found in the comment section on your period only) and ADD to the 'Reading List'. 
3. Post at least 3 comments to different classmates' posts. Choose a classmate that is across the room and not sitting on your right or left. The comment will be related to one of their posts and something you learned about them or any contribution that is positive.
1. One of the comments you post should contain a link to another student's blog or outside link. An example would be: "Check out Andrew's blog, his pictures are amazing!"
2. HTML Coding:
   <a href="PASTETHEURLHERE">PUTCLICKABLETEXTHERE</a>
4. 3) If someone posts a comment on your blog and has a question, please respond...keep it positive.

AWD: Feb 10-12

1.     2-day assignment: All students will complete the assignment in the book: Project 2 and save to the correct folder to their assigned laptops.

2.     1-day assignment: All students must prepare a technology current event blog post to be presented on Tuesday February 16.