9/9 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.  With someone next to you, discuss the difference between open and closed questions.   2 minutes

2.  With someone next to you, discuss why we would want to use open questions and why we would want to use closed questions.   2 minutes

3. Go to Google Classroom and follow the directions in the announcement at the top of the stream.

         7 minutes

4.  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.

5. Complete the form at this link.      7 minutes

6. 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.

9/8 Creating Probing Questions

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 create good questions: closed and open.

Why?

• To develop your ability to uncover information.
• To develop your curiosity.

1.  With someone next to you, discuss the difference between open and closed questions.   2 minutes

2.  With someone next to you, discuss why we would want to use open questions and why we would want to use closed questions.   2 minutes

3.  Read this: 

 The Rules for Producing Questions (from http://rightquestion.org/)

• Ask/write as many questions as you can
• Do not stop to discuss, judge, or answer any questions - don't ask whether or not it is a good enough question
• Write down every question exactly as it is stated - don't worry about wording
• Change any statement into a question

         2 minutes

4.   Read this:

Define closed and open-ended questions:          2 minutes

• Closed-ended Questions can be answered with a “yes’ or “no,” with a one-word answer, or with a list.
• Open-ended Questions require more explanation and synthesis of information

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5.  Independent practice. 

1. In your social studies Google Classroom Folder in Google Drive, create a new document called "water questions".  
2. Follow the rules for producing questions & then identify your open and closed questions for the following question focus: 1 in 10 people lack access to safe water     10 minutes

6. Share      10 minutes

7. Find out      15 minutes

8. Share      10 minutes__________________________________________

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

Ask them.......

• What is the difference between an open question and a closed question?
• Why would we use both open and closed questions?
• What were your most important open questions for the water question focus? 
• What were your most important closed questions for the water question focus? 
• What did you find out about access to safe drinking water?