9/12 Technology in the Classroom

Whenever you need help, please ask for it.

Please write your homework in your assignment book.
Please review the goal and agenda for the day (posted in the classroom).

Today in class you will 

• understand how to use and care for the Chromebook.
• understand what a blog is.
• create a blog.

Why?

• To emphasize how to appropriately use technology.
• To develop a positive digital footprint.
• To develop an audience for your work.

1.  Finish following these directions from Friday (if you have, help others please):

Follow the directions in the video below to create your blog.  If you have questions, please ask. (In one part, pop up windows that are mentioned do NOT appear in the video. Listen to the directions, and you'll be ok.)   15 minutes

#3 to copy is below

PLEASE REALIZE THAT I'M STILL LEARNING AND MAY MAKE SOME ERRORS. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO MY EFFORT & ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

This blog is a invitation to see what I'm doing in class. Some of the work will be of high quality, and some will be not so perfect despite my efforts. Please respect my efforts as I learn.

2. Complete the form at this link.      7 minutes

3. Explore the blogs at this link.     10 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"

Ask them.......

• Show me your blog.
• What are the expectations for Chromebook use? Show me the expectations.