6th Grade Computer Literacy
May 6 - Today we're doing a Cinco de Mayo Scavenger Hunt. The questions can be found on the Documents & Assignments page. Type your answers, numbered, in an email to Coach Cron.
May 3 - The Intermediate Module is due today by the end of class! If it isn't done, this is what you need to focus on. If you have it done, make sure you have your brochure from earlier in the week done and any other late/missing work.
May 2 - Today we're back in CODE. Today's lesson is called "Hello World: Space." If you finish with time left, make sure you're finishing your brochure and/or the Intermediate Module (due at end of class tomorrow!).
May 1 - Typing Test! Get into (www.typing.com) and take a few 1-minute tests to warm-up. After, you have time to complete your brochure that we've been working on this week. Make sure you save it to the Brochures folder when you're finished. After, work to complete the Intermediate Module (due at the end of class Friday). If that is done, begin working on the Advanced Module.
April 30 - We continued working on our brochure of our State or National Park.
April 29 - Today we began our State or National Park Project. For this project, you are to use the Brochure maker in Canva to create a tri-fold brochure for a State or National Park of your choice. There are more directions on the Documents & Assignments page - follow them closely. This project should take 2-3 days in class to complete.
April 26 - Today, get into CODE and work on our next lesson called "Ice Age Play Lab." After, make sure you're progressing through the Intermediate Module. Begin working on the Advanced Module if needed.
April 25 - Today we did Roll a Story 2. You need to complete this in Microsoft Word. Your story needs to be at least 3 paragraphs and each paragraph needs to have at least 4 sentences. Share it with Coach Cron when you're done. If you're absent, the prompts for this Roll a Story can be found on the Documents & Assignments page - you can pick one from each column. After, complete late/missing work and work on the next typing module in (www.typing.com).
April 22-24 - TCAP
April 19 - To begin today you've received an email from Coach Cron with directions on how to complete Random Number Athlete. This won't take too long, so after, we're going to do a lesson in CODE called "A.I. for Oceans."
April 15-18 - TCAP
April 11 - Typing Test 3! To begin today, get into (www.typing.com) and take a few 1-minutes tests to warm-up. After, you had time to work on late/missing work which might include: digital handout/Padlet post from our chart lesson, CODE lessons, Canva projects (poster/logo), Roll a Story and Beginner Module. If you have all of your work turned in, you can work on the Intermediate Module.
April 10 - To begin class, use the link to Padlet in the email from yesterday to go do your Padlet post (your graph and #8 from page 3 of activity guide). Then, we worked in Canva (get to Canva via Clever). In Canva, we worked with the Poster Maker to make an educational poster for this computer class. Your poster can be over any of the things we do in this class: typing technique, proper posture, coding/computer science, Internet safety, or any of the other things we work on and learn about. Save your work to the shared Poster Folder (in Canva) when you're done.
April 9 - Today we did a CODE lesson called Data Visualization. You received an email from Coach Cron with a digital handout that you are to complete as you move through the lesson (we will work through and pace the lesson together). You should share the digital handout (Word document) with Coach Cron when you're done. There's also a link to Padlet in the email. After you complete the handout and share it, you should use your answers from page 3 of the handout to do a post on the shared Padlet.
April 5 - Typing Test 2, then you had time to type - the Beginner Module is due at the end of class. After, you could work on late/missing work or begin the Intermediate Module.
April 4 - Today we were back in CODE working on a lesson called "Hello World: Emoji." After, you had time to continue working on the Beginner Module (due at end of class tomorrow). If you have that finished, work on other late/missing work or begin the Intermediate Module.
April 3 - Today we're going to do an activity called Roll a Story. For this, you're going to get to use your creativity and write a short story based around a few things that are assigned to you. You'll see how that goes in class. For your story, you need to write at least 3 paragraphs with at least 4 sentences each. Many of you will do more than that and that's great! Write your story in Microsoft Word and share it with me when you're finished. If your absent, you can see the prompts on the Documents & Assignments page - pick your own. After, make sure you're completing the Beginner Module (due end of class Friday).
April 2 - Abbreviated day due to weather. You had time to work on your Beginner Module (due end of class Friday) and/or the Intermediate Module.
April 1 - Today we completed a lesson in CODE: Flappy Code. Remember to access CODE through Clever. After, you had time to late/missing work, the Beginner Module (due end of class Friday), and/or begin the Intermediate Module.
March 25-29 - Spring Break
March 22 - Typing Test! Today we took our first Typing Test. We discussed the grading scale/criteria and our procedures for taking typing tests. After, you had time to work on any incomplete/missing work, the Beginner Module (due the Friday we return from Spring Break), or begin the Intermediate Module.
March 21 - Today we're back in CODE (access via Clever). Today's lesson is called "Gumball Play Lab." After you finish this CODE lesson, get into (www.typing.com) and continue working on the Beginner Module.
March 20 - Today we learned about the Snipping Tool. We watched this YouTube video that shows how to use the Snipping Tool and its features. Then, we used the Snipping Tool to submit our work for our Random Number President assignment. For this assignment, you're randomly given a number (check your email) and that is the number of the president that you have to find an interesting, little-known fact about. Use a search engine to look up information about your president. When you think you've found something interesting, use the Snipping Tool to capture an image. Use the pen or highlighter in the Snipping Tool to bring attention to the fact you found. Paste the screenshot into a reply to the email Coach Cron sent with everyone's number to complete this assignment. After, you had time to complete Logos in Canva (yesterday), incomplete CODE lessons, and work on the Beginner Module at (www.typing.com).
March 19 - First, you need to reply to the email I sent you. The directions for the reply are in the email. Then, we are going to work in Canva. You need to get to Clever and from there you should be able to find Canva. First, once you're in Canva, check in the top left corner. There should be a box that says Stewarts Creek Middle School. If you see a different school, click on the drop arrow and change it to SCMS. Then, hover over Design Spotlight and find Logo. Today we're going to use the Logo maker to design a logo for something you're involved in here at school, then a logo for something that you do/enjoy outside of school. Toward the end of class, we discussed how to save it to the correct folder in Canva.
March 15 - Today we discussed proper posture when working on a computer and typing technique. We watched two short YouTube videos and discussed them. Then, you had time to finish the Tech Readiness Module or continue working on the Beginner Module (www.typing.com) or finish the Disney Play Lab lesson in CODE.
March 14 - Health screenings in the cafeteria.
March 13 - Today, we got into our accounts in CODE. To do this, go to Coach Cron's Teacher Page on Clever. There, you will see an icon for CODE. Once you're in, you'll have access to the Disney Infinity Play Lab lesson. After, if you have time, finish the Tech Readiness Module in (www.typing.com). Once that is complete, then you should begin working on the Beginner Module that you now have access to.
March 12 - Today we created our (www.typing.com) accounts and joined our class. You received an email from me at the start of class with a link. When you click on the link, you should click the BLACK Microsoft button to log in. This will allow you to log in with a single click every time from anywhere. You should only use this link one time (today). If you use it again, you'll duplicate in the class and lose your progress. Once you're in, you should begin working on the Tech Readiness Module.
March 11 - Today we discussed classroom procedures and expectations in class. Then, we got logged into the computers, checked our student email, and learned about the school and class website. Then, we began working on our first assignment in Microsoft Word - "Word Dinosaur". The directions for this can be found on the Documents and Assignments page (link in red box <--).
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March 8 - Last day of Q3! - You have today to finish up any late/missing work!
March 4-7 - We began and continued working on our State PowerPoint Project. The directions for this project can be found on the Documents & Assignments page. Make sure you do your project on the state you've been assigned. This project, the Reinforcement Lessons (www.typing.com) and any other late/missing work for the quarter are due by the end of class on Friday.
March 1 - Typing Test! Get into (www.typing.com) and take a few 1-minute practice tests to warm up. After, you have today to work on and complete the Advanced Module. It is due at the end of class. If you have it finished, make sure you don't have any late/missing work. If you have everything complete, take a look at the Reinforcement Lessons at (www.typing.com).
February 29 - Happy Leap Day! - Another CODE lesson today - Outbreak Simulator. After, make sure you're progressing through the Advanced Module - it is due by the end of class on Friday.
February 28 - Today we watched the video and started to work on Finn's Mission with the AHA. Coach Cron emailed the class the link to search for SCMS, create an account, and begin Finn's Mission.
February 27 - Today we're going to work in Microsoft PowerPoint. Open PowerPoint by clicking on the Start Menu and scrolling down to PowerPoint (or you can type it into the search bar). In PowerPoint I want you to create a 4-slide PowerPoint presentation over your favorite animal - a wild animal, not a domesticated one.
- Slide 1 – Cover Slide – present your animal
- Slide 2 – Tell where they live
- Slide 3 – Tell what they eat
- Slide 4 – Tell why you chose that animal
Every slide must have pictures and play around with different effects and transitions. When you're finished, share your work with Coach Cron.
February 26 - Today we're back in CODE. Today's lesson is called "Ice Age Play Lab." When you finish, make sure you're making your way through the Advanced Module.
February 23 - Today, we are going to work in Canva again. Find the Flyer Maker. You need to create, from scratch (no templates), a flyer over some major event. It could be a professional sports game like the Super Bowl, or maybe an awards ceremony like the Grammy's or Oscar's. If you're not sure what a flyer is, Google "Super Bowl Flyer" - there are many examples. When you're done, save it to the Flyer folder within Canva.
February 22 - Today we were back in CODE. Today, we did a lesson called "Hello World: Emoji." After, you have time to complete late/missing work including the Intermediate Module.
February 21 - Today we did Roll a Story 2. You need to complete this in Microsoft Word. Your story needs to be at least 3 paragraphs and each paragraph needs to have at least 4 sentences. Share it with Coach Cron when you're done. If you're absent, the prompts for this Roll a Story can be found on the Documents & Assignments page - you can pick one from each column. After, complete late/missing work and work on the next typing module in (www.typing.com).
February 20 - Today we're back in CODE (access via Clever). Today, you'll work through a lesson called "Flappy Code". After this is complete, then you can make sure the Intermediate Module is done, begin the Advanced Module, or make sure you have no missing work.
February 16 - The Intermediate Module is due today, so you have time to type! If you have the Intermediate Module complete, then you can begin the Advanced Module and/or work on missing work.
February 15 - To begin today you've received an email from Coach Cron with directions on how to complete today's assignment: Random Number Athlete. This won't take too long, so after, get into (www.typing.com) and make sure you have the Intermediate Module complete - it is due at the end of class Friday! Make sure you don't have any other missing assignments, then begin the Advanced Module.
February 14 - Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt - Directions are on the Documents & Assignments Page. Type all of the answers (numbered) into an email to Coach Cron.
February 13 - Typing Test! Get into (www.typing.com) and take a few 1-minute tests to warm-up. After, you have time to complete your brochure that we've been working on this week. Make sure you save it to the Brochures folder when you're finished. After, work to complete the Intermediate Module (due at the end of class Friday). If that is done, begin working on the Advanced Module.
February 9 - Today we began our State or National Park Project. For this project, you are to use the Brochure maker in Canva to create a tri-fold brochure for a State or National Park of your choice. There are more directions on the Documents & Assignments page - follow them closely. This project should take 2-3 days in class to complete.
February 8 - Typing Test 3 - Get into (www.typing.com) and take a few 1-minute tests to warm up. After our typing test, you had time to work on any late/missing assignments. This would include any CODE lessons, Canva projects (logo and/or poster), Roll a Story, and Beginner Module. If you have no missing assignments, spend some time on the Intermediate Module.
February 7 - Today we worked in Canva (get to Canva via Clever). In Canva, we worked with the Poster Maker to make an educational poster for this computer class. Your poster can be over any of the things we do in this class: typing technique, proper posture, coding/computer science, Internet safety, or any of the other things we work on and learn about. Save your work to the shared Poster Folder (in Canva) when you're done.
February 6 - Today we worked in CODE (access through Clever) again. This time we're working through a lesson called "Gumball Play Lab". We watched the introductory video together for this lesson.
February 5 - Today we're going to do an activity called Roll a Story. For this, you're going to get to use your creativity and write a short story based around a few things that are assigned to you. You'll see how that goes in class. For your story, you need to write at least 3 paragraphs with at least 4 sentences each. Many of you will do more than that and that's great! Write your story in Microsoft Word and share it with me when you're finished. If your absent, you can see the prompts on the Documents & Assignments page - pick your own.
February 2 - Today we learned about proper email etiquette. We watched this YouTube video over email etiquette. It is meant to be a bit satirical, but it makes excellent points about email etiquette. Then, we had to send Coach Cron an email with the following:
- Subject line that says: Beginning Email, About Me
- Salutation: Good afternoon,
- In the body, tell me 3 things that we discussed (or was in the video above) about email etiquette and 3 things about yourself. These need to be complete sentences.
- Closing: Thanks,
- Your name - first last
February 1 - shortened classes due to Pep Rally - you have class time today to complete the Beginner Module (due Friday). You now have access to the Intermediate Module if all other work is complete.
January 31 - Typing Test 2! Get into (www.typing.com) and take a few 1-minute practice tests to warm up. After, you have time to continue working on the Beginner Module (due Friday) and any other missing work you may have. If you have all of this done, the Intermediate Module is now accessible.
January 30 - Today you have time to complete late assignments. The most common missing assignments are: logos in Canva, WordArt, Tech Readiness Module (www.typing.com), and Random # President from yesterday. If you have all of these complete (check Skyward), then you need to be working on the Beginner Module (www.typing.com). It is due by the end of class on Friday.
January 29 - Today we learned about the Snipping Tool. We watched this YouTube video that shows how to use the Snipping Tool and its features. Then, we used the Snipping Tool to submit our work for our Random Number President assignment. For this assignment, you're randomly given a number (check your email) and that is the number of the president that you have to find an interesting, little-known fact about. Use a search engine to look up information about your president. When you think you've found something interesting, use the Snipping Tool to capture an image. Use the pen or highlighter in the Snipping Tool to bring attention to the fact you found. Paste the screenshot into a reply to the email Coach Cron sent with everyone's number to complete this assignment.
January 26 - Today you were given time to complete yesterday's Canva logos and the WordArt assignment from earlier this week.
January 25 - Today we are going to work in Canva. You need to get to Clever and from there you should be able to find Canva. First, once you're in Canva, check in the top left corner. There should be a box that says Stewarts Creek Middle School. If you see a different school, click on the drop arrow and change it to SCMS. Then, hover over Design Spotlight and find Logo. Today we're going to use the Logo maker to design a logo for something you're involved in here at school, then a logo for something that you do/enjoy outside of school. Toward the end of class we discussed how to save it to the correct folder in Canva.
January 24 - Shortened classes (2-hour delay) - Typing Test 1! Get into (www.typing.com) and take a few 1-minute practice tests to warm up. We'll discuss the grading scale and procedures. After, you have time to continue working on the Beginner Module and/or finish yesterday's WordArt assignment.
January 23 - Shortened classes (2-hour delay) - Today we had another assignment using Microsoft Word - remember to open up Word, the program, on the computer itself, NOT the web-based version from Office 365. Today's assignment is called WordArt and the directions can be found on the Documents and Assignments page (link at bottom of red box <--). Today, you will use the Share button at the top right corner of Word to share your work with Coach Cron.
January 16-22 - Snow Days
January 12 - First, you need to reply to the email I sent you. The directions for the reply are in the email. Then, we went to Coach Cron's Teacher Page on Clever. There, you will see an icon for CODE. Once you're in (www.code.org), you'll have access to the Disney Infinity Play Lab lesson. After, if you have time, finish the Tech Readiness Module in (www.typing.com). Once that is complete, then you should begin working on the Beginner Module that you now have access to.
January 11 - Today we discussed proper posture when working on a computer and typing technique. We watched two short YouTube videos and discussed them. Then, you had time to continue working on the Tech Readiness Module (www.typing.com) or finish your Word Dinosaur from Monday.
January 10 - Today we created our (www.typing.com) accounts and joined our class. You received an email from me at the start of class with a link. When you click on the link, you'll be asked to use an existing account or create a new one. If you have an account already, you may use it. You should only use this link one time (today). If you use it again, you'll duplicate in the class and lose your progress. Once you're in, you should begin working on the Tech Readiness Module.
January 9 - To begin today, get back into your Word Dinosaur. If you saved it properly yesterday, you should be able to open up Word and find it in your recent files. You should finish the first dinosaur, then look at page 20 of the instructions. Create the other 2 dinosaurs - be creative with the colors, then see if you can give your dinosaurs some background! When you finish let Coach Cron take a look at your work.
January 8 - Today we discussed classroom procedures and expectations in class. Then, we got logged into the computers, checked our student email, and learned about the school and class website. Then, we began working on our first assignment in Microsoft Word - "Word Dinosaur". The directions for this can be found on the Documents and Assignments page (link in red box <--).
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December 15 - Typing Test - get into (www.typing.com) and take a few 1-minute practice tests to warmup. After, make sure the State PowerPoint project is turned in. Also, the Reinforcement Lessons are due today, as well as any other late/missing work (including zeros) for the quarter.
December 12-14 - We began and continued working on our State PowerPoint Project. The directions for this project can be found on the Documents & Assignments page. Make sure you do your project on the state you've been assigned. This project, the Reinforcement Lessons (www.typing.com) and any other late/missing work for the quarter are due by the end of class on Friday.
December 11 - One last lesson at (www.code.org) - Star Wars: Building a Galaxy with Code. The Reinforcement Lessons at (www.typing.com) are due by the end of class on Friday. Additionally, all late/missing work is due by the end of class on Friday, too.
December 8 - Typing Test! Get into (www.typing.com) and take a few 1-minute tests to warm up. After, we continued with our Nitro Type Tourney. While not racing you can work on other assignments. Remember, the Advanced Module is due at the end of class today.
December 7 - Today we setup a double elimination bracket for and begin our Nitro Type Tournament! After randomly populating the bracket, we began the 1v1 races. While you're not in a race for the tourney, you can work on typing modules and/or other late/missing assignments.
December 6 - One more lesson in (www.code.org): Minecraft: Hero's Journey. After, make sure you're completing the Advanced Module. It is due at the end of class on Friday.
December 5 - Today we're back in Canva. Today you will use the Logo maker to create a Holiday Postage Stamp. Help spread the holiday cheer by creating a commemorative holiday stamp. If you're not sure what postage stamps look like, Google postage stamps. There's plenty of examples of holiday one's, too. Create your own from scratch and save it to the Postage Stamp folder when you're done.
December 4 - Today we're back in (www.code.org) and working through the "Outbreak Simulator". If you have time after, continue working on the Advanced Module.
December 1 - Typing Test! Get into (www.typing.com) and take a few 1-minute tests to warm up. After, we access Nitro Type through Clever. Once into Nitro Type, we changed our display names to our First Name Last Initial. Then, we looked at how we can race with our classmates. After, you'll have time to catch up on late/missing work: Code lessons, typing modules, or any other assignments that you are missing or have zeros for.
November 30 - Today we're going to work in Microsoft PowerPoint. Open PowerPoint by clicking on the Start Menu and scrolling down to PowerPoint (or you can type it into the search bar). In PowerPoint I want you to create a 4-slide PowerPoint presentation over your favorite animal - a wild animal, not a domesticated one.
- Slide 1 – Cover Slide – present your animal
- Slide 2 – Tell where they live
- Slide 3 – Tell what they eat
- Slide 4 – Tell why you chose that animal
Every slide must have pictures and play around with different effects and transitions. When you're finished, share your work with Coach Cron.
November 29 - We're back in (www.code.org). Today we're doing the lesson "Hello World: Emoji". After, if you have time, continue working on the Advanced Module.
November 28 - Today we are going to work in Canva again. Find the Flyer Maker. You need to create, from scratch (no templates), a flyer over some major event. It could be a professional sports game like the Super Bowl, or maybe an awards ceremony like the Grammy's or Oscar's. If you're not sure what a flyer is, Google "Super Bowl Flyer" - there are many examples. When you're done, save it to the Flyer folder within Canva.
November 27 - Today we worked in (www.code.org) continuing and finishing the Coding Book Covers lesson. If you finish with time left, make sure you're progressing through the Advanced Module.
November 17 - Today was a workday for everyone to get caught up before we break for Thanksgiving.
November 16 - Typing Test! Get into (www.typing.com) and take a couple 1-minute tests to warm up. After, we did an Internet Scavenger Hunt. The 6th grade version can be found on the Documents & Assignments page. Use a search engine and other resources to find the answers to the questions. Email your answers, in a numbered list, to Coach Cron.
November 15 - Today we worked on a lesson at (www.code.org) called "Coding Book Covers". After, you had time to finish the Intermediate Module (due today).
November 14 - Today we did Roll a Story 2. You need to complete this in Microsoft Word. Your story needs to be at least 3 paragraphs and each paragraph needs to have at least 4 sentences. Share it with Coach Cron when you're done. If you're absent, the prompts for this Roll a Story can be found on the Documents & Assignments page - you can pick one from each column. After, complete late/missing work and work on the next typing module in (www.typing.com).
November 13 - Today, get into (www.code.org) and work on the lesson named Flappy Code. This one continues to build on our learning in code with a game most of you are familiar with. After, make sure you have the Intermediate Module complete (due at end of class on Wednesday) and begin working on the Advanced Module.
November 10 - To begin today you've received an email from Coach Cron with directions on how to complete today's assignment: Random Number Athlete. This won't take too long, so after, get into (www.typing.com) and make sure you have the Intermediate Module is complete - it is due at the end of class next Wednesday! Make sure you don't have any other missing assignments, then begin the Advanced Module.
November 9 - Today we were back at (www.code.org) working on a new lesson: Gumball Play Lab. Coach Cron has sent you an email with a link to sign in (you'll need to remember your secret picture from the last time we were in (www.code.org)). After, you should be working to make sure the Intermediate Module is complete. It is due at the end of class next Wednesday. If it is finished, begin working on the Advanced Module.
November 8 - Typing Test! Get into (www.typing.com) and take a few 1-minute tests to warm-up. After, you have time to complete your brochure that we've been working on this week. Make sure you save it to the Brochures folder when you're finished. After, work to complete the Intermediate Module (due at the end of class next Wednesday). If that is done, begin working on the Advanced Module.
November 7 - We continued working on our brochure of our State or National Park Project.
November 6 - Today we began our State or National Park Project. For this project, you are to use the Brochure maker in Canva to create a tri-fold brochure for a State or National Park of your choice. There are more directions on the Documents & Assignments page - follow them closely. This project should take 2-3 days in class to complete.
November 3 - Today you had time to complete your late/missing work. Many of us have something that we need to finish and turn in. Remember, for older assignments, you must send me a screenshot of your work via email. If you don't have any missing assignments (including the Beginner Module), then you will spend the first 20 minutes of class working on the Intermediate Module. Coach Cron will let you know what to do after that.
November 2 - We began today by taking Typing Test #3. So, we got into (www.typing.com), got to the Tests page and took a few 1-minute tests to warm-up. After our Typing Test, we worked in Canva (get to Canva via Clever). In Canva, we worked with the Poster Maker to make an educational poster for this computer class. Your poster can be over any of the things we do in this class: typing technique, proper posture, coding/computer science, Internet safety, or any of the other things we work on and learn about. Save your work to the shared Poster Folder when you're done.
November 1 - Today you have to time to continue working on yesterday's Halloween Scavenger Hunt, Monday's lesson at (www.code.org), the Beginner Module, and any other late/missing work you might have. If you have the Beginner Module done, then you will begin the Intermediate Module.
October 31 - Today we're going to do a Halloween Internet Scavenger Hunt. An Internet Scavenge Hunt is where you use a search engine to determine the answers to a series of questions. The questions are on the Documents & Assignments page. Type your answers into an email and send them to Coach Cron when you're finished.
October 30 - Today we got into our accounts at (www.code.org) for the first time. The first module we'll work through is called "Disney Infinity Play Lab". To access your account, you received an email from Coach Cron with a link. When you click on the link, you'll then select your name, then your Picture Password, which Coach Cron will show you on his computer. Once you're in, begin working through the Play Lab.
October 27 - Typing Test!. Get into (www.typing.com) and take a few 1-minute tests to practice/warmup. After, you had time to complete other missing/late work and to finish the Beginner Module (which is due today!).
October 26 - Today we learned about the Snipping Tool. We watched this YouTube video that shows how to use the Snipping Tool and its features. Then, we used the Snipping Tool to submit our work for our Random Number President assignment. For this assignment, you're randomly given a number (check your email) and that is the number of the president that you have to find an interesting, little-known fact about. Use a search engine to look up information about your president. When you think you've found something interesting, use the Snipping Tool to capture an image. Use the pen or highlighter in the Snipping Tool to bring attention to the fact you found. Paste the screenshot into a reply to the email Coach Cron sent with everyone's number to complete this assignment.
October 25 - Today is a workday to get caught up on any number of assignments that we've had over the last two weeks: Roll a Story, Scene with Shapes, WordArt, Word Dinosaur, Logos in Canva, Tech Readiness Module (www.typing.com), and the Beginner Module. Remember, the Beginner Module is due at the end of class on Friday.
October 24 - Today we're going to do an activity called Roll a Story. For this, you're going to get to use your creativity and write a short story based around a few things that are assigned to you. You'll see how that goes in class. For your story, you need to write at least 3 paragraphs with at least 4 sentences each. Many of you will do more than that and that's great! Write your story in Microsoft Word and share it with me when you're finished. If your absent, you can see the prompts on the Documents & Assignments page - pick your own.
October 23 - Today we are going to work in Canva. You need to get to Clever and from there you should be able to find Canva. First, once you're in Canva, check in the top left corner. There should be a box that says Stewarts Creek Middle School. If you see a different school, click on the drop arrow and change it to SCMS. Then, hover over Design Spotlight and find Logo. Today we're going to use the Logo maker to design a logo for something you're involved in here at school, then a logo for something that you do/enjoy outside of school. Canva has a share button, so share your work with Coach Cron.
October 20 - Today we learned about proper email etiquette. We watched this YouTube video over email etiquette. It is meant to be a bit satirical, but it makes excellent points about email etiquette. Then, we had to send Coach Cron an email with the following:
- Subject line that says: Beginning Email, About Me
- Salutation: Good afternoon,
- In the body, tell me 3 things that we discussed (or was in the video above) about email etiquette and 3 things about yourself. These need to be complete sentences.
- Closing: Thanks,
- Your name - first last
October 19 - No school for students
October 18 - Typing Test 1! Get into (www.typing.com) and take a few 1-minute practice tests to warm up. We'll discuss the grading scale and procedures. After, we're going to do a Shapes Activity in Microsoft Word. There are more instructions on the Documents & Assignments page, but basically, you're going to insert shapes to create a scene or picture of some kind. When you finish, share your work with Coach Cron. Finally, if you have time remaining, continue working through the Beginner Module. You should be nearing completion.
October 17- Today you had time to finish yesterday's WordArt assignment if you didn't yesterday. Remember to share it with me when you're done. Then, today, we worked on the Beginner Module in (www.typing.com). Make sure the Tech Readiness Module is complete.
October 16 - Today we had another assignment using Microsoft Word - remember to open up Word, the program, on the computer itself, NOT the web-based version from Office 365. Today's assignment is called WordArt and the directions can be found on the Documents and Assignments page (link at bottom of red box <--). Today, you will use the Share button at the top right corner of Word to share your work with Coach Cron.
October 13 - First, you need to reply to the email I sent you. The directions for the reply are in the email. Then, you had time to finish the Tech Readiness Module in (www.typing.com). Once that is complete, then you should begin working on the Beginner Module that you now have access to.
October 12 - Today we discussed proper posture when working on a computer and typing technique. We watched two short YouTube videos and discussed them. Then, you had time to continue working on the Tech Readiness Module (www.typing.com) or finish your Word Dinosaur from Monday.
October 11 - Today we created our (www.typing.com) accounts and joined our class. You received an email from me at the start of class with a link. When you click on the link, you'll be asked to use an existing account or create a new one. If you have an account already, you may use it. You should only use this link one time (today). If you use it again, you'll duplicate in the class and lose your progress. Once you're in, you should begin working on the Tech Readiness Module.
October 10 - To begin today, get back into your Word Dinosaur. If you saved it properly yesterday, you should be able to open up Word and find it in your recent files. You should finish the first dinosaur, then look at page 20 of the instructions. Create the other 2 dinosaurs - be creative with the colors, then see if you can give your dinosaurs some background! When you finish let Coach Cron take a look at your work.
October 9 - Today we discussed classroom procedures and expectations in class. Then, we got logged into the computers, checked our student email, and learned about the school and class website. Then, we began working on our first assignment in Microsoft Word - "Word Dinosaur". The directions for this can be found on the Documents and Assignments page (link in red box <--).
Quarter 2
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Quarter 1
September 26-29 - You have time to continue working on your State PowerPoint, the Advanced Module (www.typing.com) and any other late/missing work you need to complete before the end of the quarter (September 29).
September 25 - It's our last week of Q1! Today we begin our final major work: United States Presentation. In this project, you're assigned a state that you have to research and build a PowerPoint presentation over. All of the instructions for what must be included are on the Documents & Assignments page. This is not due until the end of class on Thursday, so take your time. Quality work is expected.
September 22 - Falcon Flight!
September 21 - Typing Test! Get into (www.typing.com) and take a few 1-minute tests to warmup! After, we'll be working in Canva again, but this time using the Flyer Maker. Today, you need to create (from scratch) a unique flyer that highlights tomorrow's Falcon Flight. You can do Falcon Flight in general or focus on some game/event like dodgeball, archery, Kona Ice, inflatables, the DJ, etc. Make sure you save it to the shared Falcon Flight Flyer folder when you're done.
September 20 - Today we had Roll a Story 2. You need to complete this in Microsoft Word. Your story needs to be at least 3 paragraphs and each paragraph needs to have at least 4 sentences. Share it with Coach Cron when you're done. If you're absent, the prompts for this Roll a Story can be found on the Documents & Assignments page - you can pick one from each column. After, complete late/missing work and work on the next typing module in (www.typing.com).
September 19 - Today we worked in (www.code.org) in the Gumball Play Lab. After, you had time to complete late/missing work or work on the Advanced Module at (www.typing.com).
September 18 - Today you have time to work on any late/missing assignments you might have. A number of people are not yet done with the Intermediate Module and a number (www.code.org) lessons. Coach Cron put zeros into Skyward today, so you might want to take a look at your grade. Finally, if you have everything complete, work on the Advanced Module.
September 15 - Today, get into (www.code.org) and work on the Disney Infinity Play Lab lesson. In this lesson you'll learn how to use block code to move and interact with Disney characters. After, make sure you have the Intermediate Module complete (due at end of class) and begin working on the Advanced Module.
September 14 - Typing Test! Get into (www.typing.com) and take a few 1-minute tests to warm up. After our Typing Test, you'll receive an email from Coach Cron with directions on how to complete today's assignment: Random Number Athlete. This won't take too long, so after, get into (www.typing.com) and make sure you have the Intermediate Module complete - it is due at the end of class tomorrow!
September 13 - Today we were back at (www.code.org) working on our Mapmaking Lessons. After, you should be working to make sure the Intermediate Module is complete. It is due at the end of class on Friday.
September 12 - Shortened class due to Pep Rally - Today you had time to complete the brochure that we worked on last week for our State or National Park Project. Make sure you save it to the shared folder in Canva. Then, make sure you don't have any other late or missing work. If you have everything done, spend a few minutes working on the Intermediate Module.
September 8 - Today we began with this week's Typing Test, so get into (www.typing.com) and take a few 1-minute tests to warmup. After, we will have time to finish the State or National Park Project. Make sure you save your brochure into the shared folder.
September 7 - We continued working on our brochure of our State or National Park Project.
September 6 - Today we began our State or National Park Project. For this project, you are to use the Brochure maker in Canva to create a tri-fold brochure for a State or National Park of your choice. There are more directions on the Documents & Assignments page - follow them closely. This project should take 2-3 days in class to complete.
September 5 - We began today by taking last week's Typing Test. So, we got into (www.typing.com), got to the Tests page and took a few 1-minute tests to warm-up. After our Typing Test, we worked in Canva (get to Canva via Clever). In Canva, we worked with the Poster Maker to make an educational poster for this computer class. Your poster can be over any of the things we do in this class: typing technique, proper posture, coding/computer science, Internet safety, or any of the other things we work on and learn about.
September 1 - Today you had time to complete your late/missing work. Many of us have something that we need to finish and turn in. Remember, for older assignments, you must send me a screenshot of your work via email. If you don't have any missing assignments (including the Beginner Module), then you will spend the first 20 minutes of class working on the Intermediate Module. Coach Cron will let you know what to do after that.
August 31 - Today we got into our accounts at (www.code.org) for the first time. The first module we'll work through is called "Coding Interactive Maps". To access your account, you received an email from Coach Cron with a link. When you click on the link, you'll then select your name, then your Picture Password, which Coach Cron will show you on his computer. Once you're in, begin Lesson 1: Mapmaking Introduction.
August 30 - Today you have to time to continue working on the Beginner Module. We have had enough typing time in class that it should be nearing completion. If you have the Beginner Module done, then you will begin the Intermediate Module if you don't have any other missing work.
August 29 - Today we learned about the Snipping Tool. We watched this YouTube video that shows how to use the Snipping Tool and its features. Then, we used the Snipping Tool to submit our work for our Random Number President assignment. For this assignment, you're randomly given a number (check your email) and that is the number of the president that you have to find an interesting, little-known fact about. Use a search engine to look up information about your president. When you think you've found something interesting, use the Snipping Tool to capture an image. Use the pen or highlighter in the Snipping Tool to bring attention to the fact you found. Paste the screenshot into a reply to the email Coach Cron sent with everyone's number to complete this assignment.
August 28 - Today you will complete our first Internet Scavenger Hunt. For an Internet Scavenger Hunt, you will use a search engine, like Google, to search for the answers to the questions provided. The questions can be found on the Documents & Assignments page. Type up your answers in an email to Coach Cron. Remember to follow the email etiquette that we discussed last week.
August 25 - Today we had our first Timed Typing Test. You are to get into (www.typing.com) and take a few 1-minute tests to practice/warmup. The grading scale was explained as well as our procedure for taking the timed tests. After, you had time to complete other missing/late work and to finish the Beginner Module.
August 24 - Today we learned about proper email etiquette. We watched this YouTube video over email etiquette. It is meant to be a bit satirical, but it makes excellent points about email etiquette. Then, we had to send Coach Cron an email with the following:
- Subject line that says: Beginning Email, About Me
- Salutation: Good afternoon,
- In the body, tell me 3 things that we discussed (or was in the video above) about email etiquette and 3 things about yourself. These need to be complete sentences.
- Closing: Thanks,
- Your name - first last
August 23 - Today is a workday to get caught up on any number of assignments that we've had over the last two weeks: Roll a Story, Scene with Shapes, WordArt, Word Dinosaur, Logos in Canva, Tech Readiness Module (www.typing.com), and the Beginner Module. Remember, the Beginner Module is due at the end of class on Friday.
August 22 - Today we're going to do an activity called Roll a Story. For this, you're going to get to use your creativity and write a short story based around a few things that are assigned to you. You'll see how that goes in class. For your story, you need to write at least 3 paragraphs with at least 4 sentences each. Many of you will do more than that and that's great! Write your story in Microsoft Word and share it with me when you're finished. If your absent, you can see the prompts on the Documents & Assignments page - pick your own.
August 21 - Today we're going to do a Shapes Activity in Microsoft Word. There are more instructions on the Documents & Assignments page, but basically, you're going to insert shapes to create a scene or picture of some kind. When you finish, share your work with Coach Cron. Then, make sure you completed and shared your Logo in Canva from Friday. Finally, if you have time remaining, continue working through the Beginner Module. You should be nearing completion - it is due on Friday.
August 18 - Today we are going to work in Canva. You need to get to Clever and from there you should be able to find Canva. If not, it is on my Teacher Page in Clever. Once you're in Canva, hover over Design Spotlight and find Logo. Today we're going to use the Logo maker to design a logo for something you're involved in here at school, then a logo for something that you do/enjoy outside of school. Canva has a share button, so share your work with Coach Cron.
August 17 - Today you had time to finish yesterday's WordArt assignment if you didn't yesterday. Remember to share it with me when you're done. Then, today, we worked on the Beginner Module in (www.typing.com). Make sure the Tech Readiness Module is complete.
August 16 - Today we had another assignment using Microsoft Word - remember to open up Word, the program, on the computer itself, NOT the web-based version from Office 365. Today's assignment is called WordArt and the directions can be found on the Documents and Assignments page (link at bottom of red box <--). Today, you will use the Share button at the top right corner of Word to share your work with Coach Cron.
August 15 - First, you need to reply to the email I sent you. The directions for the reply are in the email. Then, you had time to finish the Tech Readiness Module in (www.typing.com). Once that is complete, then you should begin working on the Beginner Module that you now have access to.
August 14 - Today we discussed proper posture when working on a computer and typing technique. We watched two short YouTube videos and discussed them. Then, you had time to continue working on your Word Dinosaur from last Wednesday or the Tech Readiness Module (www.typing.com).
August 11 - Today we created our (www.typing.com) accounts and joined our class. You received an email from me at the start of class with a link. When you click on the link, you'll be asked to use an existing account or create a new one. If you have an account already, you may use it. You should only use this link one time (today). If you use it again, you'll duplicate in the class and lose your progress. Once you're in, you should begin working on the Tech Readiness Module.
August 10 - We went to the band room today to learn more about band and to have an opportunity to join.
August 9 - Today we got logged into the computers, checked our student email, and learned about the school and class website. Then, we began working on our first assignment in Microsoft Word - "Word Dinosaur". The directions for this can be found on the Documents and Assignments page (link in red box <--).
August 8 - Today we discussed classroom procedures and expectations in class. Then we did an activity where we discussed one word about how you feel about school/coming back to school. After putting those words on the whiteboard, we had a discussion about them.