Tech Lit Period 6: Radio Commercial Podcast

Click here for the radio commercial project!

Web 2.0: Technology Newcast

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Merry Christmas!

Brittany Santana, http://bethematch.org

Tech Lit Period 6: Wood-Ridge News Audio Podcast

Wood-Ridge News Audio Podcast:

• Create a 2 minute audio recording about upcoming Wood-Ridge news
• Be descriptive, this is audio, people can't see what you are talking about
• Include full details! Make sure your audience knows how to get more information if needed
• All students must have a speaking role!
• Once you are done, export the file as a WAV and added it to your iTunes library
• Done early? Include: intro music!

Web 2.0: Social Bookmarking

Click here for the project.

Period 8 Tech Lit: Emerging Technology WIki

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Tech Lit Period 6: Do Now Survey

Click here.

TV P&C: December Updates

TV P&C: December BDN

Class-

We are at the mid-point in December already! All filming must be completed by Friday, December 6 (unless you are doing the holiday concert)!

Schedule:

Girls Bball

Boys Bball

Winter Track

Cheering

Bowling

Holiday Event Ideas:

Remember these points when you are on camera:

1. No gum
2. No hands in your pockets
3. Smile often when you do not have a speaking role
4. Re-Tape any mistakes you or your interview subject does on camera
5. Dress the part! It's December! Show the excitement of the holiday season!

Begin editing after you get the 'OK' from me!

Anchors will film during the week of 12/9. They must have your scripts.

Here is an update of outside filming for MP 2.

	1	2	3	4
Altamura, Francesco
Barton, Zach
Carmona, Luis	Volley
Champino, Nicholas
Cook, William
DeCarolis, Drew	Football
Emanuele, Krista	Cheer
Giordano, Alisa
Gonzalez, Justin	Volley
Londino, Gerard	Marine
Loveland, Nicholas	Marine
Pichardo, James
Riccio, Nicholas	Edit	Volley
Rywalt, William
Savinovich, Allen
Schultz, Christopher	Mano	Tree	Volley
Sharkey, Casey	Cheer
Szentmiklosy, Daniel	Volley

TV P&C: Week of 11/25

With only 2.5 days this week, planning for the Winter Sports Special (film by 12/6) & Holiday edition needs to be finalized.

Email me:

1. What project you are doing and who you are working with
2. When you are filming b-roll
3. When you are performing interviews with players, coaches for sports

Once that is done, I must have a full script before you leave for Wednesday! Be creative! Don't just have interview and b-roll. Go above and beyond to create a better production.

No paper will be accepted.

Web 2.0: RSS Feeds Project

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Post discussion questions on your own blog.

Due 12/2/2013.

Santa!

Tech Lit: Emerging Technology Wiki

Please click here.

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.

Click here for the video.

Due before class ends on Wednesday.

Google to open pop-up store at Garden State Plaza for holidays

Click here

TV P&C: Interactive Test

Module 2 & 3 Test

All Classes: Do Now 11/18

"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.

Ready for School!

Web 2.0: Wiki Reflection (Required)

Click here

Tech Lit - Creating Voki Avatars, Another Web 2.0 Tool

This Project Will Be Due Before Class on December 5.

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?

Use the Help area to assist you. There are no excuses.

Tech Literacy: My Voki!

TV P&C: Welcome to MP 2!

Great job so far! Keep it up!

November 11 DO NOW: CLICK HERE
This is a required DO NOW for all students. Due today and today only.

1) Proms & Alcohol Script Due Thursday November 14. Seniors Only, done in pairs only. For full details click here!

2) Before Thursday, November 14, you are to share a Google DOC with me that contains a full script (audio, video, date of taping, etc) that you will be producing for November Blue Devil Nation. Be  creative and plan!

3) Before Monday, November 18, each student will read and outline (shared with me in Google Docs) or design a multimedia Google Presentation on Module 3: Capturing And Holding Viewer Attention 

4) Monday, November 11 begins a new marking period where you will be required to tape at least 4 outside of school event. Begin planning. First come, first served. No more than 2 people will get credit for taping a single event.

Today:
-Clear Cards
-Setup Calendar
-Weekly video talk

Web 2.0: Do Now

5- 10 Minutes: On your own blog, create a new post about how your thoughts about the devastating typhoon in the Philippines. Once you hear the death toll, see images/video, there must be thoughts going through your mind. You can also add- what can you do to help?

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.

Tech Lit: Creating a Flyer!

Click here

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?
4. What would you add to it?
5. What did you learn from it?
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: Using Wikipedia in the Classroom?

Web 2.0: Wiki Research

"Wiki wiki" means "quickly" in Hawaiian.... 

Video

1. How can a wiki be used in your current classes? (tip: Use the Internet, here is a good source). Be specific to your classes!
2. What are the benefits of using a wiki?
3. How can we create one in this class and utilize it?
4. What experience do you have using or creating wikis?

Each student must answer in detail the above discussion questions on your own blog before you enter class on Wednesday.

Web 2.0: Wikipedia- Beneath the Surface

Please take notes as we watch this introduction video. Be ready to discuss your notes

 

Do Now: Invisibility

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.

Red Ribbon Week

-         WEDNESDAY  October 23- “Red Day”- wear as much red clothing as possible

-         THURSDAY October 24 - “Sock it to drugs” – students wear crazy socks

-         FRIDAY October 25 - “ Boot out drugs” – Students wear boots

-         MONDAY October 28- “Band against drugs” – students wear headbands or bandanas

-         TUESDAY October 29- “Don’t let drugs turn you” – students wear clothing inside out

-         WEDNESDAY October 30 - “Living drug free is no sweat” – students wear sweats

Do Now: Web 2.0 & Tech Lit, Oct 24

Please take this REQUIRED SURVEY.

Who Ya Got Week 7 Prepping!

TV P&C: Homework Due 10/18

Change the following sentences from the passive voice to the active voice:

• The fire was put out in a matter of minutes by the fire department.
• In order to get a good score, Frank cheated on his test.
• The garbage can was run over by that blue and green car.
• The protest group was surrounded by police and forced to leave the capital building.
• Police were surprised by Frank Rizzo, the notorious robber.

You can email or share a Google Doc with me. No paper will be accepted.

Web 2.0: Designing a PRESENTATION

Please visit this link.

WEB 2.0- Due before class on Tuesday 10/22

TECH LIT- Due before class on Wednesday 10/23

TV P&C: Reminder Test is Thursday

Tech Lit/Web 2.0 Periods 6 & 8 Only: Google Forms/Surveys

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.

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)

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 Web 2.0 shared folder so I can view and also share it with your partner.
3) Make sure you obtain the demographics of your population with a few questions about age range, gender, etc. You can also about the # of computers and mobile devices in the household in addition to other pertinent data that will assist you with your new product.
4) You must ask at least 6 questions relating to your product for a minimum of 10 survey questions. You will also use at least 6 of the 7 question types.
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: Module 1 Information- Test Thursday

Web 2.0 Periods 1, 2, & 7: Google Drive- Forms

Click here for more information and the assignment.

Web 2.0: Do Now

You are the teacher; which class would you add to our school curriculum that we don’t already have?
When would the class meet, what would the students do? What would it look like, feel like, and sound like?  And what would the students produce to show/demonstrate their learning?

Please create a new post on your own blog. This should be a blog post of at least 2 paragraphs. 

Oct 1 TV P&C: Outline Module 1

Please read & outline Module 1 by Wednesday. Outlines must be put into Google Drive and shared with my email address.

Color Codes of the Book:

 = Material included on tests representing a basic understanding of the concepts.

 = These links add a slightly more advanced understanding and background.

 = Links providing information for advanced students and professionals.

 = External links adding an in-depth understanding and background.

Oct 1 Web 2.0/Tech Lit

Computers Out.
Create a spreadsheet in your Google Drive folder and enter the following starting at A2 working down the column:
Facebook
Instagram
SnapChat
Vine
LinkedIn
Other

Take a class vote on which social networks students use and enter the total #'s in the next column.

Then create a pie chart on the same sheets.

Make sure you name the spreadsheet: social media vote and drag it into our shared folder,

Web 2.0: Do Now

At 13, Springfield baseball blogger has major league reach...click here to read the rest!

W-RIS Gym Dedication Video

Please click here to view.

JB: A True Blue Devil

$10 Off Wood-Ridge Gear!

TV Do Now: Watch Video

Click here

Web 2.0: Blog Searching and Connecting

1) Perform a Google and/or Technorati Blog Search and research at least 3 blogs that interest you. Add those blogs to your Google dashboard as a blog that you follow.

2) After you have done that, read a recent article from 1 of the blogs and post a constructive comment on it. The comment will be your opinion on that particular post, not 1 word, not a sentence, at least a paragraph.

3) You will then comment on this post with the following:

• Your Name and Period
• URL of the the article that includes your comment so I can review.

Note: Some blogs will make you register as a user to prevent spam. Don't give out too much personal information. If you're not sure, choose another blog to post on.

TV P&C: Required Reading

Please read & outline Module 1 by Wednesday. Outlines must be put into Google Drive and shared with my email address.

Color Codes of the Book:

 = Material included on tests representing a basic understanding of the concepts.

 = These links add a slightly more advanced understanding and background.

 = Links providing information for advanced students and professionals.

 = External links adding an in-depth understanding and background.

Do Now: All Classes- Educational Technology and Copyright Law

Please read this article. After you read it, create a new blog post Titled: Educational Technology and Copyright Law about what you learned from the article and any other information you want to include.

20 Places to Educate Yourself Online for Free

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MSG Varsity Club: Student Random Drug Testing

All students involved in sports & extracurricular activities are subject to random drug testing. You must turn in a completed copy of this of this form before October 1 to me. Thanks.

Web 2.0/Tech Lit: Periods 6 & 8 - Multimedia

Web 2.0: Multimedia Blog Posting

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

You will type at least 3 paragraphs on the topic:

WHAT I WOULD DO IF I WON 1 MILLION DOLLARS!

1) Include specific costs of each item you would purchase

2) Add external text hyperlinks to the products you mention

 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 what you would do with the money

Done? Work on your technology blog posting for Friday.

Web 2.0/Tech Lit: Collaborating with your classmates

Now it's time to start collaborating with your classmates.

1) Go to your Dashboard (blogger.com) and enter the URL's (found in the comments section on my blog) of each blog to the 'Blogs You Are Following' section on blogger.

2) Post at least 2 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.

• One of the comments you post should contain a link to another student's blog or outside link. An example would be: "Check out Jose's blog, his pictures are amazing!"
• HTML Coding: <a href="url">Link text</a>

3) If someone posts a comment on your blog and has a question, please respond...keep it positive.

Web 2.0/Tech Lit: Period 8 Only

Web 2.0: Week of 9/16, Classwork/Homework Due 9/17

1) Add a comment to this post with your blog URL (copy and paste from address bar), full name, Period # and. My comment would look like: 

dporfido.blogspot.com David Porfido Period 8

 2) Create your first post on your own blog! Make it a Welcome Post - Introduce yourself! Likes, Dislikes, Family, Friends, Classes you are taking, etc. Use proper grammar and make it school appropriate. Don't forget to title your post: Welcome to my blog!

Web 2.0/Tech Lit: Period 6 Only

Web 2.0: Week of 9/16, Classwork/Homework Due 9/17

1) Add a comment to this post with your blog URL (copy and paste from address bar), full name, Period # and. My comment would look like: dporfido.blogspot.com David Porfido Period 6

 2) Create your first post on your own blog! Make it a Welcome Post - Introduce yourself! Likes, Dislikes, Family, Friends, Classes you are taking, etc. Use proper grammar and make it school appropriate.

Web 2.0: Multimedia Blog Posting

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

You will:

1) Write a new Post about one of your content area classes you are taking this year. Include:

• teacher information
• what you expect to learn during the year
• grading policy
• interesting aspect of the class that you like: specific projects, class trips, etc.
• how you will use technology in the class
• and any other information you want to include!

3 paragraphs is enough.

2) Add an external text hyperlink to the teacher's website i.e.
Check out Mr. Porfido's Website!

3) Insert an image relating to the class

4) Embed a video related to the class you selected YouTube or similar video site.

Done? Work on your technology blog posting for Friday.

Ernie the Man!

Thanks,

Dave

Web 2.0: Period 7 Only

Web 2.0: Week of 9/9, Classwork/Homework Due 9/11

1) Add a comment to this post with your blog URL (copy and paste from address bar), full name, Period # and. My comment would look like: dporfido.blogspot.com David Porfido Period 17

 2) Create your first post on your own blog! Make it a Welcome Post - Introduce yourself! Likes, Dislikes, Family, Friends, Classes you are taking, etc. Use proper grammar and make it school appropriate.

Grades 9-12: MSG Varsity Club

The 1st meeting is Wednesday morning at 7:20 in room 209!!!! 

Meet me by the side door at 7:15! Come by and see what it's all about!

Web 2.0: Period 2 Only

Web 2.0: Week of 9/9, Classwork/Homework Due 9/11

1) Add a comment to this post with your blog URL (copy and paste from address bar), full name, Period # and. My comment would look like: dporfido.blogspot.com David Porfido Period 2

 2) Create your first post on your own blog! Make it a Welcome Post - Introduce yourself! Likes, Dislikes, Family, Friends, Classes you are taking, etc. Use proper grammar and make it school appropriate.

Web 2.0: Period 1 Only

Web 2.0: Week of 9/9, Classwork/Homework Due 9/11

1) Add a comment to this post with your blog URL (copy and paste from address bar), full name, Period # and. My comment would look like: dporfido.blogspot.com David Porfido Period 1

 2) Create your first post on your own blog! Make it a Welcome Post - Introduce yourself! Likes, Dislikes, Family, Friends, Classes you are taking, etc. Use proper grammar and make it school appropriate.

The Dial-up Internet Sound!!!!

Web 2.0/Tech Lit: Periods 6 & 8- Setting up a Blog

Web 2.0: Setting up a Blog

Now that you have a Google account, we will be using Blogger (Blogspot) to create your own blog!

Some questions to consider: What is a blog? Why do people blog? What blogs do you read?

View this video to help you get started.

Web 2.0: Intro Video

View the following video and post your comments/thoughts-

TV P&C: Online Textbook

Click here for the online textbook that we will use throughout this course. Bookmark this site so you're able to access it easily.

If you have a mobile device w/Internet you can also use this version, click here.

TV P&C: Required Survey, Due Monday 9/9

Try Dropbox!

Hey there!

I've been using Dropbox and thought you might like it. It's a free way to bring all your files anywhere and share them easily.

Sign up with this link to get some bonus space:
http://db.tt/LGgPbXpa

Thanks,

Mr. P

Web 2.0: Setting up Google

Work Due Tuesday 9/10 1) Create a Gmail Account if you don't have one already 2) Send me an email to dporfido@wood-ridgeschools.org from your GMAIL, can be about what you did over the summer, and include an attachment of a photo of your favorite vacation spot. 3) Go to Google Drive, CREATE a new folder named: #ofPeriodWebLASTNAME and share the folder with dporfido@wood-ridgeschools.org 4) Create a new Google Document (about what you expect to learn this semester), drag it into my shared folder 5) Finally, go to: dporfido.blogspot.com and follow my blog and sign up to be notified of new posts. You must complete the above. If you are lost, confused, etc, try and use HELP to assist you. If not, it will be a long semester.

Web 2.0: Required Survey Due Monday 9/9

TV P&C: Welcome!!!

Welcome to TV Production & Communication Class! Bookmark this blog, we will be using it throughout the year.

1) Click here for the course syllabus.

2) Click here for the contract and print a copy on your own time. This must be signed by you and a parent/guardian before class on Thursday September 5 and will be counted as a grade. Even if late, contracts MUST be turned in ASAP. Minus 1 grade for every day late.

3) Click here for the weekly assignment information.

4) For each marking period, each student will be required to do the following:
Filming & Editing (outside of school hours)
A= 4+ Events
B= 3 Events
C= 2 Events
D= 1 Events
F= 0

Post any questions here.

Web 2.0: Welcome, Syllabus, Contract, & Weekly Assignment

Welcome to Web 2.0 Tool Box! BOOKMARK MY BLOG! We will be using this site throughout the course. There is also a link from the school website to it.

In addition, sign up (top right) to be notified of all posts.

1) Click here for the course syllabus.

2) Click here for the contract and print a copy on your own time. This must be signed by you and a parent/guardian before class on Thursday 9/5 and it will be counted as a grade. Even if late, contracts MUST be turned in ASAP. Late? Minus 2 grades for each school day it's late.

3) Click here for the weekly assignment information. The 1st assignment is due this Friday.

J & O!

New Gym at W-RIS

Rising Stars: The Record holds Athlete of the Week recognition banquet at Stony Hill Inn in Hackensack - photo 28 | Bergen.com

http://www.bergen.com/people/featured/Rising_Stars_The_Record_holds_Athlete_of_the_Week_recognition_banquet_at_Stony_Hill_Inn_in_Hackensack.html?photo=28&c=y

Web 2.0: Final Post

Done with Project? Working on it at home?

Full course reflection on your own blog. Bullets are fine.

What did you learn? What could be changed?

What tools will you continue to use?

Reminder to delete any accounts you created that you wish not to use anymore i.e. blogger, wikispaces, etc.

Web 2.0: Period 7 Final Project

Click here

All Classes: All work for MP4 is due no later than Monday June 3

Web 2.0 (Period 7 Only) - Using iTunes & Audacity to Create a Podcast

Class Video

Make sure Audacity & iTunes are installed on your laptop. If not, please download and install Audacity from here.

To create your .mp3 file:
1) Create a folder in My Documents with your initials
2) Now, you must create a test recording. Begin with a 10-15 second recording, introducing yourself, etc.
Make sure the recording levels moving.
3) Once down, export as a .WAV file and save it as sample to your folder
4) Download and install iTunes if you already don't have it and import your file to the library

Need Help? Check out:
- YouTube Video
or
- Tutorial