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Extra Credit Tutorials - YouTube

Part 1:  YouTube is a fun site where you can find tutorials for a variety of subjects.  With anything, you have to be careful and use common sense.  If you come across something that is inappropriate, don't watch it and don't share it with others.  Here's an example of a video I found interesting.  It's about 3 minutes long.  You'll need a pencil and piece of paper.  Check it out and try your hand at drawing.  When you're finished - write your thoughts about your experience on my blog.  Have fun.
Bring your drawing to school for proof you completed the assignment.  Be sure to write your name and hour on the drawing. 

This Extra Credit is due no later then Monday, November 28, 2011.  This part is worth 10 extra credit daily points. 

Part 2 of Extra Credit:  Find a tutorial you're interested in - school appropriate.  Blog about your experience - 5 test points or you can create a podcast about your experience and post the podcast on your blog  for 10 test points. 

Note:  YouTube is only visible at home, not school.  This extra credit work is home work. 

Links, Tags, and Descriptions to add to Delicious

In your Delicious Account add the following links with suggested tags and summary of what the site is about. 

1. http://liblearn.osu.edu/tutor/    Tags:  websearch, research, researchtips, add other tags you think of

Add the following in the comment section of Delicious:  Tips on how to research on the web. 

2. http://www.wolframalpha.com/ tags:  websearch, research, add other tags you think of

Add the following in the comment section of Delicious:  Answer based search engine dealing with fact on information gathered – such as population, unemployment rates, employment rates, etc. 

Example: "What is the fifty-second smallest country by GDP per capita?"

3. http://www.sweetsearch.com/ tags:  websearch, research, add other tags you think of

Add the following in the comment section of Delicious:  Reliable research results.  Every Web site in SweetSearch has been evaluated by our research experts.

4. http://www.findingdulcinea.com/  tags:  websearch, research, add other tags you think of

Add the following in the comment section of Delicious:  Librarian of the Internet.  Good place to start when working on a research paper. 

5. http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/staffdev/tpss99/searching/specialized.html tags:  websearch, research, add other tags you think of

Add the following in the comment section of Delicious:  specialized research information categories – magazine articles such as patents, movies, biographies

6. http://www.ipl.org/ tags:  websearch, research, add other tags you think of

Add the following in the comment section of Delicious:  online librarian

Test Review

1)            The last few weeks we have been discussing ID Theft, Copyright, Creative Commons, and other related topics.  Below is a list of vocabulary terms you need to know.   Some of these terms you already have in your notes, some you don't.  On your blog create two lists.  1- terms you already have in your notes and 2- terms you don’t have in your notes – give the meaning of terms not in your notes.

Vocabulary Terms to know: Creative Commons, intellectual property, copyright, public domain, freeware, shareware, open source, attribution, commercial use, derivative, share-alike, firewall, virus, hacking, piracy, malware, phishing, identity theft, data back-ups, cloud, cookies (as pertaining to computers and Internet search), and filesharing.

2)            Federal Trade Commission – what are the duties of FTC.  How does copyright and CC fall into this category? 

From this point and above is a post on your blog - due today (Wednesday).  Time permitting you may start #3 - test review on Google docs. 

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Be prepared for a MAJOR TEST NEXT Monday, October 31 over topics covered so far this term. 

File management - network drives, local drive, portable drives.  How to save to each, create folders and move files around.

Password security

iGoogle and features of iGoogle - cloud computing, file sharing, chat, personal desktop, calendar, to do list for organization, RSS feeds, etc.

Social Bookmarking - Delicious - purpose, advantages of using, how to search, tags, and importance of tags.

Blogs - how to post, how to embed html code, theme, gadgets/widgets, edit posts, follow other blogs, security code, dashboard and features of dashboard

Email - signature, send/receive, attach documents, spam, guard against viruses via email

Podcast - define, purpose of Podcast, how to search for Podcasts of interests, how to create own Podcast:  how to use Audacity (save, record, export as wav or MP3), how to upload to "Podbean", grab embed code and post on blog.

Online Safety, Netiquette, Anti-bullying, Copyright, Creative Commons, Photo Sharing and editing sites such as Flickr and Picnik.

60 Question tests worth 60 test points.

3) Using iGoogle docs Create a 20 question Review - Criticle thinking questions.  Save document as MidTerm Review.  Spell check and proofread - on Thursday we'll be sharing this with others.

Copy and Paste your questions on a new document - Save as "Your first and last name Mid Term Review Key".  Answer all your questions.

Share your document (not email) with me using  janice.lang@bedford.k12.mi.us .

Due by Friday.  October 26, 2011

Copyright music and lyrics

Response to the following should be posted on your own personal blog.  Include the URL of the web sites you used to answer the questions.  Post on teacher's blog that you have completed the assignment. 

Assignment:  Research the law on Copyright for music and lyrics.  When you write music when do you have copyrights?  How long do you have copyrights?  What does having copyright to music or lyrics really mean?  In the US what is the current year for Public Domain music?  What is the difference between public domain and proof of public domain?  In your own words list rules for copyright music and lyrics. 

Find one famous case on music or lyrics copyright infridgement - summerize. 

ID Theft

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What's on your IPod?

Your blog assignment for the week is to create a podcast with both music and voice recording. I thought a fun topic might be to talk about the types of music you listen to. What type of music do you have on your IPod?

Now, when recording music we must follow copyright laws. How much of a song can you legally copy for school purposes?  Ten percent, that's right, (10%).  How does that equate:  a 3 minute song is 180 seconds long - so we can legally copy 18 seconds (or less) and still be within the legal limit of the copyright law.   

Your assignment:  Create a podcast where you discuss the music you like and give us five sample songs.   Give us details of what you like about the music. What draws you to the music - is it the lyrics, music or something else?  How do you feel when listening to the music?  Are you energized or relaxed?  Another twist would be to discuss your favorite band/group/singer. You must have five sample songs. 

Use Audacity for your recordings.  You may complete some of this at home and save to a Flash drive.  Your finished Podcast must be posted on your Blog no later than Sunday night, October 16, 2011.  

Grade:  This assignment is worth 20 test points. You will be graded on the quality of your recordings - is your voice clear and interesting to listen to?  Can we understand what you are saying?  Does your topic match the assignment given?  Are you giving us details on what you like about the music?  Did you provide samples of at least five songs.  Did you follow copyright law?  Did you post your Podcast on your blog within the time frame allowed.  Enjoy!

ID Theft

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IDENTITY THEFT

IDENTITY THEFT

1)    Read this Article on Identity Theft.

2)    Answer the following questions in paragraph form. Be sure to use proper grammar and spelling on your post. 

o   What mistakes did this woman make to have her identity stolen?

o   Why do you feel ID Theft is such a common problem these days?

o   What type of documents or personal belongings would someone have to obtain to steal a person’s identity?

o   What are some ideas that you would suggest to someone to protect their identity from being stolen.

o   Who do you think is to blame, the person stealing the identity, or the person who is not protecting themselves from identity theft?

3)    Your post should be to YOUR blog. 

4)    Now set up RSS feed using your Google Read to 4 student blogs from our class – two people below your name on class list and two of your choice.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/12/AR2008011200275.html?wpisrc=newsletter

Emerging Technology

Last week we looked at emerging technology of the QR’s and discussed various ways companies are using QR in advertisement.  This week you are presented with the challenge of finding other emerging technology that are being used or have potential of being used.  Discuss the technology and how it’s being used or its potential use.  This must be based on research.  Provide links to all your sources.  This assignment will be posted on your own personal blog.  When it’s completed, on my blog post your name and link to your blog.  This assignment is due by Sunday night October 9, 2011. 

Article on Delicious changes

Here's an article you might find interesting - it's about Delicious rolling out a new look on Tuesday.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2011/09/delicious-relaunches-with-custom-stacks-of-links-to-news-video-photos.html 

Point in Time

On September 26, 1924 Jean Hoerni was born in Switzerland.  Research the invention that coined him "a pioneer of his time".  In your own words, not copy and paste, discuss what he invented and how this invention has impacted the world and your own personal life.  Minimum of two paragraphs and it must be in your own words.  Provide links to the site(s) where you got your information.  Record on your own personal blog.  Due by Friday, September 30. 

QR Technology

1) Most of you have probably seen icons like the one above around but didn't know what they were. These little squares that contain black and white pixels are popping up everywhere. They are called  QR codes (Quick Response Codes). Earlier this year Jeff Utecht, claimed 2011 would be  "The year of the QR code".  This means it will be the latest technology that will explode in the mainstream.  He explains what QR are and how they are used at the following link - recent blog post.  Read his thoughts on QR and what others have posted. 

Can your phone decode these secret messages? 

2) I generated the QR code above that contains a secret message...so if you have a device that can read QR codes give it a whirl.  If you don't have a device, come to the teacher station and read my secret code with the iPhone. You can also create your own "secret code" using the following site -  Here is a site.  Create your own QR code - it's fun and easy to use. Think of a message you would like to create - post your QR code on your blog. (to post it you must first save it to your P drive as a jpg then upload it to your blog)

3) Record the following link in your Delicious Account - tag as QRcodes qr http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ 

4) Read through the comments people left on Jeff's post, some people are skeptical of QR codes but others have some pretty neat ideas of how they can be used. Either way, something to keep your eye on as we move forward into 2011.

Do you have any thoughts about QR codes?  What purpose or application for them in advertising, education, or other areas do you see?  Post your response to the above on your blog. 

Social Bookmarking

Read the following article:  http://www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/facebook-keeps-deleted-user-photos-for-years-20101013-16j1x.html . 

Now go to the following link and listen to this news report http://www.ketknbc.com/news/should-a-facebook-post-be-grounds-for-firing 

Recent Situation at a local company:  In a company when someone is hired or gets a promotion it's normal policy that the manager and Human Resource Department notify all parties involved before general employees are notified.  This is considered "common courtesy" and helps managers provide a smooth transition.   For example:  what if you-the student, found out your teacher was being replaced ... and your teacher knew nothing of this.  Recently, something similar happen at a local company.  Within the last month the "ABC company" interviewed a candidate for a Site Engineering Managers position at their headquarters in North Carolina. The candidate was excited about being hired and posted the name of the company and title he was hired for, on his online resume.  Someone from the "ABC Company" noticed the resume . . . the man being replaced had not been notified, none of the engineers in the group were aware of this either.  This posting put the company in a very awkward position.  

Based on what you just read and listened to, come up with 5 personal rules you would follow when posting things online.  Be specific and key your first and last name at the end.

Good Morning

Good morning to all on this “chilly” morning.  Wow, we’re just finishing our first full week at school; Hope all of you are off to a good start. 

As I mentioned Thursday, I’m off today for my son’s wedding; it’ll be a busy fun filled day.  As always, your work is posted on the Lesson Plans – the sub also has a copy. 

Blog Comments should work:  For those of you who were unable to post on the BLOG for week 1, be sure you email me no later than today with your first week’s blog post.  If you had trouble commenting using Google Account, try using “Anonymous” when posting.  Save all posts in your Word document just in case you have problems (which I don’t expect). 

Grades have been posted, check your HAC.  If you were absent Thursday, you can take the test when I return on Monday. 

Have fun at the game tonight.

Digital Footprint

1) Digital Native:   View video. 
http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cXei3G20v

2) Answer the following:  Have you given much thought about the tracks you are leaving and what impact those tracks may have on your life?  How do you feel about 40 % of employers checking social site such as Facebook before hiring?    Are there ways you can limit or protect yourself without becoming a hermit?  

3)  Search on Google one of your parent's name and follow the links - what information did you find that was accurate?  Did anything you find surprise you?  What are the advantages and disadvantages of have this type of information so readily available? Due today, September 12, 2011.

Amazing Car

One thing you'll learn about blogs is that "posts", such as this, are listed in chronological order based on the date posted.  The latest post will be at the top.  So you'll notice this isn't the first post.  At this point . . . stop reading and go to the post below to read and respond.  Come back to this "post" when you're finished commenting on the first blog post below.

Do not click on the following link until you have finished the blog comment from the 1st blog post below. 

Now that you're back, click on the link to an amazing car that was at the 2010 Oshkosh Airshow in Wisconsin.  http://www.eaavideo.org/video.aspx?v=635469588001 .  Do you think something like this would actually sell?  What are your thoughts?

Blog Posts Rules of the Road

Introduction to Class Blog: We’ll be using this site for teacher-to-student communication as well as student-to-student communication. My goal is to do at least one blog post per week. Generally I will post on Monday and you have until Friday to complete the weekly blog by leaving a comment.

Ground Rules: Before we get started we’ll have to set some ground rules. First of all, all postings to this site must use school appropriate language. When you post, write in complete sentences. Key your first and last name at the end of your post so I know who posted it (all posts are worth points). When commenting on another student’s post, keep your comments non-personal. You can agree or disagree with a comment but refrain from sarcasm and/or put-downs. State your position on the issue at hand and why you feel that way.

Your first post assignment: In a Word document respond to the following. When you are finished, spell-check and proofread - be sure to key your first/last name at the end. 

1. Have you ever blogged before?  
2. What do you want to learn in this class? 
3. Read the following quote and write a paragraph on what this means to you and how you can put this into an action plan.

Quote:  The future depends on what we do in the present. -  Gandhi.

Now, copy and paste your response as a comment on this blog using the comment link bottom right of this post.  Ask if you don't see it. 

Set-up a Yahoo Account if you don't already have one.  If you are going to use it for only school, you can set your user name as bhs followed by your student ID number.