Web 2.0: Do Now

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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.

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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.