Technology Class: Jan 23-27
I actually taught a full load of classes this week...I think this is the first time. Pretty exciting!!!
Well, we are getting done with the Powerpoint in the 4th and 5th grades, so they will get started on their big projects in the coming weeks..stay tuned. The 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are doing real well as their projects have moved into full swing.
Kindergarten: KA – I gave the students free time for the first half of the class to draw whatever they wanted, with the goal of the students showing how much they know about Kid Pix. After they finished I connected my computer to a projector and showed all the kids’ work on the white board.
KB – The students created a menu this week for an imaginary café. They had to decide what they were going to sell and how much it would cost. They then drew their menus and we printed them.
1st Grade: We talked about the ABC tool and basic word processing using Kid Pix. We discussed the process for getting letters and symbols into the computer, then talked about fonts, font sizes, and Bold/Underline/Italic. The students then created a poem by using adjectives that start with the same first letter of each letter of their name to describe themselves.
2nd Grade: 2A – We started a new project this week. The students are going to create a slide show to teach us about weather. This week we began our research on types of weather by downloading images.
2B – We continued our projects this week by visiting http://www.littleexplorers.com and researching various types of whether
3rd Grade: 3A – We continued to learn how to type this week by learning the keys associated with the index fingers. The students then practiced their typing.
3B - We started to learn to type this week. The students learned the proper seated and finger position for typing. Then we talked about the home row and the students began coloring in their paper keyboards. The students then began practicing their typing by typing a sample word list.
4th Grade: 4A – The students started giving their powerpoint presentations. They will finish them up next week.
4B – The students took a typing test where they filled in blank spaces on a paper keyboard with the proper keys. I then timed how long it took them to type the alphabet without error. We will revisit later in the year to show them how much they have improved with practice.
Homework:
5th Grade: The students finished giving their Powerpoint presentations. We then started working on our webpage project. The students saw an example and brainstormed an idea for their page. They then wrote a short document to tell me who they would like to work with and what subject they would like to work on. Next week, I will assign partners and they can get started.
Homework:
6th Grade: We talked more about cameras this week. We talked about focusing the camera and changing the modes. The students were most excited about the timer and the sports mode. We then went outside and took some more pictures.
Homework: Bring your camera!
7th Grade: We talked about Backgrounds. The students saw a short clip of The Simpsons, which we analyzed the backgrounds they used. We talked about making a 3D background, convergence, nice vs. distracting, and a moving background. The students then started creating the backgrounds for their animations.
Homework:
Assignment 3 - Animation HW - 2 Backgrounds
Due: Friday, Feb 3, 8:45 AM
For: Grade 7
In Flash, create 2 Backgrounds for your final animation and save them into the library.
Remember to make them part of the setting and scenery (good looking!!!) but not distracting (not that good looking).
NOTE: SINCE THIS IS REQUIRED FOR CLASS ON TUESDAY, NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Come to class prepared.
8th Grade: We arranged the scenes in our movie this week to form a cohesive unit for the final product. Then we assigned scenes to each student.
Homework:
Assignment 5 - Movie HW - Scripting
Due: Tuesday, Jan 31, 8:45 AM
For: Grade 8
Write a 1 page script of the scene you were assigned.
In this script, include a full description of EVERYTHING that happens in the scene and the dialogue for all the characters that have speaking roles.
NOTE: SINCE THIS IS REQUIRED FOR CLASS ON TUESDAY, NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Send your email to homework@wornickjds.org
Send your email to homework@wornickjds.org
Have a great weekend!!!
Make sure to visit the Tech website at
http://www.wornickjds.org/tech
===================================
Matt Harris
Director of Technology
Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School
Well, we are getting done with the Powerpoint in the 4th and 5th grades, so they will get started on their big projects in the coming weeks..stay tuned. The 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are doing real well as their projects have moved into full swing.
Kindergarten: KA – I gave the students free time for the first half of the class to draw whatever they wanted, with the goal of the students showing how much they know about Kid Pix. After they finished I connected my computer to a projector and showed all the kids’ work on the white board.
KB – The students created a menu this week for an imaginary café. They had to decide what they were going to sell and how much it would cost. They then drew their menus and we printed them.
1st Grade: We talked about the ABC tool and basic word processing using Kid Pix. We discussed the process for getting letters and symbols into the computer, then talked about fonts, font sizes, and Bold/Underline/Italic. The students then created a poem by using adjectives that start with the same first letter of each letter of their name to describe themselves.
2nd Grade: 2A – We started a new project this week. The students are going to create a slide show to teach us about weather. This week we began our research on types of weather by downloading images.
2B – We continued our projects this week by visiting http://www.littleexplorers.com and researching various types of whether
3rd Grade: 3A – We continued to learn how to type this week by learning the keys associated with the index fingers. The students then practiced their typing.
3B - We started to learn to type this week. The students learned the proper seated and finger position for typing. Then we talked about the home row and the students began coloring in their paper keyboards. The students then began practicing their typing by typing a sample word list.
4th Grade: 4A – The students started giving their powerpoint presentations. They will finish them up next week.
4B – The students took a typing test where they filled in blank spaces on a paper keyboard with the proper keys. I then timed how long it took them to type the alphabet without error. We will revisit later in the year to show them how much they have improved with practice.
Homework:
5th Grade: The students finished giving their Powerpoint presentations. We then started working on our webpage project. The students saw an example and brainstormed an idea for their page. They then wrote a short document to tell me who they would like to work with and what subject they would like to work on. Next week, I will assign partners and they can get started.
Homework:
6th Grade: We talked more about cameras this week. We talked about focusing the camera and changing the modes. The students were most excited about the timer and the sports mode. We then went outside and took some more pictures.
Homework: Bring your camera!
7th Grade: We talked about Backgrounds. The students saw a short clip of The Simpsons, which we analyzed the backgrounds they used. We talked about making a 3D background, convergence, nice vs. distracting, and a moving background. The students then started creating the backgrounds for their animations.
Homework:
Assignment 3 - Animation HW - 2 Backgrounds
Due: Friday, Feb 3, 8:45 AM
For: Grade 7
In Flash, create 2 Backgrounds for your final animation and save them into the library.
Remember to make them part of the setting and scenery (good looking!!!) but not distracting (not that good looking).
NOTE: SINCE THIS IS REQUIRED FOR CLASS ON TUESDAY, NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Come to class prepared.
8th Grade: We arranged the scenes in our movie this week to form a cohesive unit for the final product. Then we assigned scenes to each student.
Homework:
Assignment 5 - Movie HW - Scripting
Due: Tuesday, Jan 31, 8:45 AM
For: Grade 8
Write a 1 page script of the scene you were assigned.
In this script, include a full description of EVERYTHING that happens in the scene and the dialogue for all the characters that have speaking roles.
NOTE: SINCE THIS IS REQUIRED FOR CLASS ON TUESDAY, NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Send your email to homework@wornickjds.org
Send your email to homework@wornickjds.org
Have a great weekend!!!
Make sure to visit the Tech website at
http://www.wornickjds.org/tech
===================================
Matt Harris
Director of Technology
Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School
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