Web 2.0: Google Drive (Spreadsheets)

1. Computers Out.
2. Log into Google Drive
3. Create a new spreadsheet in your Google Drive shared folder
4. Title it Drive Spreadsheets
5. Enter the following starting at A2 working down the column:

Facebook
Instagram
SnapChat
Vine
LinkedIn
Other

• Add column headers: Social Network & Total
• Take a class vote on which social networks students use and enter the total #'s in the next column.
• Use a function to add up the total votes
• Then create a pie chart on the same sheet.
• Add a new SHEET titled October 2014, find a household budget template and copy & paste it to the new sheet

Make sure you name the spreadsheet drag it into our shared folder,

Tech Lit: Typing Practice

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Wed 2.0: Do Now

Read this editorial.

Answer the following as a new blog post.

1. What is an editorial?
2. Without mentioning names, what have your teachers told you about Wikipedia?
3. Do teachers allow you to use Wikipedia as a source? Why, why not? Have you asked why?
4. After reading this article, have your thought about Wikipedia changed?
5. Add any other comments/thoughts you wish to share

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Co-Curricular Contract

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Web 2.0: Blog Searching and Connecting

1) Perform an Internet search (i.e. blogspot + food) and research at least 3 blogs that interest you (school appropriate). Add those blogs to your Google dashboard (Reading List) 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 1 paragraph. 3) You will then comment on this post with the following: A Hyperlink of the URL from the the article that includes your comment so I can review.

TV P&C: Test Wednesday

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Web 2.0 PERIOD 7 ONLY: Do Now Assessment 9/23- Backlinks

Using the following HTML coding:

 <a href="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. 2-4 sentences.

Web 2.0 PERIOD 6 ONLY: Do Now Assessment 9/23- Backlinks

Using the following HTML coding:

 <a href="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. 2-4 sentences.

Tech Lit Sept 23: Spreadsheet Charts

DO NOW:

1. Open up your SAMPLE spreadsheet from yesterday's class.
2. rename it: 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:

2013/2014 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 (20 total events)
3. Beginning in A2, enter the date (s) for the storm
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.

Web 2.0 PERIOD 1 ONLY: Do Now Assessment 9/23- Backlinks

Using the following HTML coding:

 <a href="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. 2-4 sentences.

Web 2.0: Period 7 Only

Web 2.0: 9/22

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
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 Jose's blog, his pictures are amazing!"
2. HTML Coding: <a href="url">Link text</a>
4. 3) If someone posts a comment on your blog and has a question, please respond...keep it positive.

Web 2.0 Period 6 Only

Web 2.0: 9/22

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
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 Jose's blog, his pictures are amazing!"
2. HTML Coding: <a href="url">Link text</a>
4. 3) If someone posts a comment on your blog and has a question, please respond...keep it positive.

TV P&C: Module 1 Notes & Homework Due Tuesday

TV P&C: Week of 9/22 Required Reading

Please read Module 1 by Tuesday

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.

Web 2.0: Period 1 Only

Web 2.0: 9/22

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
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 Jose's blog, his pictures are amazing!"
2. HTML Coding: <a href="url">Link text</a>
4. 3) If someone posts a comment on your blog and has a question, please respond...keep it positive.

Tech Lit: Blog URL's, 1st Post

Tech Lit Week of 9/16

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 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.

3) Reminder- Tech Blog Postings due Friday on your blog (unless you bring in a picture before Wed).

Web 2.0, Tuesday 9/16: Multimedia Blog Posting

Please click here for the assignment. You have the entire period to complete this.

Done early? Work on your technology blog posting for Friday.

Tech Lit: 1st Comment

Please post a comment to this post about something you did over the weekend- no personal information. 1 sentence.

TV Production Critique Project

Due: Wednesday September 17. 5 Critques.

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Web 2.0: Do Now, Monday Sept 15

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.

Dial-Up Internet?

Web 2.0/Tech Lit: Intro Video

View the following video and post your comments/thoughts below.

Web 2.0/Tech: Setting up your Google Account

Work Due Wednesday 9/10

1. Create a Google Account if you don't have one already 10 points
2. Send me an email to dporfido@wood-ridgeschools.org from your GMAIL (subject will be: Period _), can be about what you did over the summer (1-3 sentences) and include an attachment of a photo of your favorite vacation spot. 30 points.
3. Go to Google Drive (from the Apps button in the upper right hand corner) and CREATE a new folder named: #ofPeriodLASTNAME and share the folder with dporfido@wood-ridgeschools.org 30 points.
4. Create a new Google Doc (about what you expect to learn this semester), drag it into that shared folder. Confirm that the folder is shared and the doc is in there. 30 points.

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

Web 2.0 & Tech Lit Required Survey

Due Monday, September 9.

TV P&C: Required Survey

Due Monday, September 9.

TV P&C: Welcome, Syllabus, Contract, Work, and Textbook

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 Tuesday September 9 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

5) 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.

Post any questions here.

Web 2.0/Technology Literacy: 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 of my blog) 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 Tuesday 9/9 and it will be counted as a grade. Even if late, contracts MUST be turned in ASAP. Late? Minus 1 grade for each school day it's late.

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