Thank Goodness It's Friday!! (3/4)

Autobiography Projects are due TODAY!!  MAKE SURE YOUR WEEBLY.Com ADDRESS IS ON THE TITLE SLIDE OF YOUR PRESENTATION!!  We will be sending you feedback on your presentation next week while you give it.  Please use GDrive to email your presentation as an attachment to me.  You will be completing a Star Math Assessment as well.  When you are finished with both of these, please open GarageBand or IMovie and find online training videos to help introduce you to them.

Have a great weekend!!

- Mr. S

PS.  Thanks to all of you whose parents made the trek to see us at Back To School Night last night!!

Online Assesments and PPT (3/3)

As you enter the room, please take a few minutes to try the Keyboarding Practice drill from the link below.

Today you will be working on Online Assesments (See Link To Left Below), and finishing your Presentation in GDrive.   Please email the final presentation to me when you are done.

Relax and remember to have your parents come to Back To School Night tonight from 4:30pm to 6:30 pm!!

Thanks,

- Mr. S

Online Assessment Day (3/2) and Presentations

Today you will use the link to the left to complete online Reading or Math Assessments.  Follow the Instructions Precisely and you will have time to finish your work.

Good Luck,

- Mr. S

Keyboarding, Autobiography, StudentNet (3/1)

Hello Everyone!!

I hope everyone had as nice a weekend as I did.  When you come into class, please click the link to the left (Keyboarding Practice) and follow the instructions to help you become better at typing. Spend 5 minutes or so working on this part of the lesson.

Mrs. Cohen will be joining us to help you learn to use StudentNet and to provide her with some information from your site.  We will be helping you while you navigate the site.

Finally, please spend your remaining time working on your Autobiography Projects. I will create a schedule for when you will present these to the class.

Enjoy!!

- Mr. S

ISS Quiz / PowerPoint Intro (2/3)

Today you will take the Internet Security and Safety Quiz posted below.  If you missed the lesson, I have posted the Presentation online using Google Docs and my link list below.  Click the link for the ISS and watch the show if you are confused.  When you are finished taking the quiz, you may quietly work on your weebly.com website.

When everyone is finished with the quiz,  we will work on our PowerPoint Basic Training today.  Please use the following link: MS OFFICE TRAINING to help you if you are having trouble out of class or the HELP function is not enough.

PowerPoint Presentation Basics on GDocs.  Follow the instructions in class and use the help button if necessary.   When you are up to the task, complete the PowerPoint Autobiography Project Below.

Good Luck!!

- Mr. S

PS.  Have a great weekend!!

GOOGLE DRIVE AUTOBIOGRAPHY PRESENTATION

 

Original Project Link - Autobiography PowerPoint Project

SEE EXAMPLE SYNOPSIS (PART I) BELOW THIS POST

Hello Everyone,     

Your assignment is to create a GOOGLE DRIVE PRESENTATION Slide Show that is all about you.  Here is a list of the requirements and some suggestions for what to include in your slides.

A)   Part 1 {100 points}                                         

i)     Presentation

(1) Saved as “(Your Name) Bio” and emailed to Mr. S

(2) Have a logical order to your slides

(a) Do NOT follow the slide suggestions order

(3) Use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation

(4) Have 10 Slides

(a) Include a Title Slide

(b) Include a Birth Information Slide

(5) Have at least 4 Graphics that are related to their slides

2)   Slide Suggestions

a)  You may use these suggestions or come up with your own

i)     Make all your slides have appropriate content

Slide Suggestions

Slide	Contents
**Title	First and Last Name Student Number
**Birth Information	Birthday Birthplace Length, Weight, and Time
Accomplishments	List at least three accomplishments.
Career	What you want to be? How you will do this?
Class Schedule	What is your schedule this semester?
Dislikes	Identify your dislikes.
Family Information	Family Size Parents Names Siblings
Favorites	Identify your favorite things.
Friends	Who are you friends? What do you do with them for fun?
Goals	List short-term goals (for the year). List intermediate goals (for the next 3 years). List long-term goals (for the next 10 years).
Hobbies	Identify your hobbies.
Job	What is your job? What are your job duties?
Likes	Identify your likes.
People	Have different people make comments about you.

            ** Required Slide

Part 2

      _____ / 5 points               Saved as “Bio”

      _____ / 5 points               Logical Order to Slides

      _____ / 5 points               Correct Spelling, Grammar, & Punctuation

      _____ / 5 points               Slide 1 – Title Slide

      _____ / 5 points               Slide 2 – Birth Information Slide

      _____ / 5 points               Slide 3 –

      _____ / 5 points               Slide 4 –

      _____ / 5 points               Slide 5 –

      _____ / 5 points               Slide 6 –

      _____ / 5 points               Slide 7 –

      _____ / 5 points               Slide 8 –

      _____ / 5 points               Slide 9 –

      _____ / 5 points               Slide 10 –

      _____ / 5 points               Graphic 1 –

      _____ / 5 points               Graphic 2 –

      _____ / 5 points               Graphic 3 –

      _____ / 5 points               Graphic 4 –

   

TOTAL

      _____ / 85 points

GOOD LUCK!!! 

Example of Mr. Scribner's Autobiography:

AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MR. SCRIBNER

I was born in Bloomington, Indiana.  I was raised in Indiana, Virginia, and  Missouri until I was in the Second Grade.  My family moved to Western Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.  I attended the Upper Perkiomen School District from 2^nd to 8^th Grade.  I was then transferred to St. Pius X High School in Pottstown, PA for grades 9-12.

Growing up in rural Pennsylvania had many advantages.  I was active in sports, outdoor activities, and once I was in Middle School, I was able to ride my bicycle just about anywhere.  I also had many part time jobs since the age of 12 to support myself.  I started working on farms in my area to make extra money.  I bailed hay, milked cows, and chased calves around the barn when I accidentally left the gate to their pen open.  I then spent time working for a stone mason who lived on our block.  I spent a summer lifting bricks and blocks, mixing cement and building scaffolding systems.  I learned a lot.  I also delivered papers, worked at local fast food restaurants, and did maintenance work on a local golf course throughout High School. 

My grades were horrible throughout school.  I graduated at the bottom of the class from my high school despite scoring very well on standardized tests.  I was accepted at Shippensburg University in 1986 for a summer program called Act 101.  I was also accepted to the Antonelli School of Art and Design for my photography skills.  In hindsight I probably should have gone to the Photography School.  I did not succeed in college and partied too much.  Eventually I flunked out.  It was not all bad though, I was put in the position of needing to join the Army Reserve to help pay for school, and the leadership skills, training, and discipline would ultimately make that one of the best decisions I have made in my entire life.

I went to Basic Training in 1988.  I was stationed at Fort Jackson, SC for Initial training and Fort Gordon, GA for “Commo” school.  I made some of the best friends of my life while serving my country.  I have excelled at military training and went on to be deployed twice overseas after 9/11.   I am still very interested in the firearms training, first-aid, and other classes I was required to take.  My military service also allowed me to see the world and to really have an appreciation of what being born in the USA means.  I have seen the advantages that are taken for granted by others who have not had the same vision of poverty and war.  I am thankful for those experiences as well.

I was married in 1992 to my oldest son’s mother.  I was divorced and now am re-married to the mother of my other son’s.  My sons are 19, 7, and 5 and are awesome!  I just celebrated my 10^th anniversary of my marriage to my wife this year.  We live in our home near King of Prussia, PA.

I began to try to be a teacher while at Shippensburg in 1987.  I wanted to be a history teacher, but found my way into other jobs as I needed more money to support a family.  I started in sales and customer service for various companies in the Philadelphia area in 1991.  With a new family and child to support, I took whatever job was available at the time.  I gradually, over the years, was able to turn one opportunity into another while moving from job to job every 3-4 years.  I got better at sales and more professional in my manners and appearance.  I have sold building products, health care services, engineering services, coatings and paints, and ultimately ended up as a kitchen designer and architectural sales representative.  I also went to Gwynedd Mercy College from 2004-2006 and finished my degree in Business Administration 20 years after beginning it at Shippensburg.

While on deployment in the Middle East in 2008, I was given the opportunity to take my Praxis (teacher’s) exams.  I scored very well with no preparation.  When I returned from overseas, I went back to Gwynedd and enrolled in the Teacher Certification program.  I also approached the School District of Philadelphia for a job.  I was given an Emergency Certification and allowed to teach in January of 2009.  I was at University City High School for 3 years and now I work here at Crossroads Accelerated Academy at Elverson!

In addition to teaching,  I coach many sports for my sons, I play volleyball and lead worship and missions teams at my church, and I spend time with my family as much as possible.  I am also a Boy Scout Leader for my sons.  I am interested in sports, video games, and construction projects around my home.  My family and I also enjoy spending time outdoors fishing, camping, hiking, and riding bicycles. 

Foods I enjoy include anything grilled, ice cream, and spinach dip with pumpernickel bread.  I love to cook and enjoy cooking with my 7-year-old.  My goals are to complete my Masters Degree,  continue to coach and work with the Boy Scouts, improve the conditions here at Crossroads and continue to teach as much as I can.  Ultimately I might want to be a Principal or a Counselor as well.

ISS / Journal Entry (2 / 2)

Today you will complete a journal entry:

Title:  Violence

Please describe how you felt at dismissal yesterday.  (Student shooting on the Broad Street Subway Platform at the end of the school day between local rival high schools.)

Next:  Log out of Weebly.com and sit back, relax and take notes during our Internet Safety and Security Powerpoint (Click Here To Download The Presentation)!!

- Mr. S

Weebly / ISS Intro (2/1)

Please log into Weebly.com and start a NEW POST on your Journal Page.  Our Journal Entry today is to read the following article and answer the question below:

Journal Title:  Internet Safety

Internet Safety Article

Question:  What steps do you take to secure your Facebook and Email from predators?  What else could you do to help yourself and your friends and family stay safe?

Today you will get time to finish your Weebly.com Personal-Professional websites.  Before continuing, please go to the EDITORS tab once you have signed into weebly.com.  Please click the button to ADD editors.  Enter my email (hscribnercaa@gmail.com) and highlight the ROLE button for ADMINISTRATOR.  Click the ADD EDITOR button at the bottom when finished.

We will be discussing Internet Safety and Security today and tomorrow, please be prepared to share and interact with others in your class about these important topics.

Additional information and editing information can always be found by using the HELP function on Weebly.com (Top, Right Hand Corner of the screen) and by viewing this helpful video that I created for my class last year.  VIDEO FILE - CLICK HERE

Hope you are having fun so far!!

- Mr. S

Weebly Websites (1/4)

Today we will focus on designing and publishing our personal-professional student web pages.  Please bear in mind that we will be using Google Images, and other Google products to help post websites and other information.  Your design of your home page is your own, but you will have specific requirements.  When you are satisfied with your design, you must PUBLISH your site and email a link to your site.  I will show you how to submit your information.  WE WILL ADD EACH ITEM TOGETHER!!

Choose your design first!!

Please make sure you have the following items on your HOME PAGE:
    1.  2-3 Paragraphs Introducing Yourself - Who are you and what interests do you have.
    2.  At least one picture that you like that does not violate school policy.
    3.  A list of 3-4 websites that you would like others to visit.
    4.  A section for current projects for grading/saving for use during class
    5.  A "CONTACT FORM" for me to return thoughts or ideas on what is posted.

When You Have Completed The Steps Above You Must Copy The Website Address (Blue Web Address) Into An Email To Me At hscribnercaa@gmail.com.  Please Include Your Name In The Subject Line.

Enjoy this easy day!!

Mr. S

Digital Story (GDOCS) Weebly Day I (1/3)

Today we will be testing which is better:  GMAIL or GOOGLE DOCS for collaboration.  I will have directions for you in class.

Second, please create an accout on www.weebly.com and follow my directions to set up a class website.

Good Luck,

Mr. S

9/11, Learning Styles L/R, Gmail vs Docs (1/2)

Hello Everyone,

Today we will be reflecting and writing about our experiences with 9/11 to begin class.  Please read the following article and email your instructor (hscribnercaa@gmail.com) a short response.

Step I:

Please examine the following slide show and read the captions.  NY TIMES ARTICLE

Please email me a response to this slide show:  Which slide do you like the most and why?  How old were you on September 11th, 2001?  Describe something that happened that day that stands out in your mind as something you will always associate 9/11 with.

Step II:

Please take the following surveys that will help you to identify your learning style and whether you are left or right brain dominant:

Follow these links to Left/Right Brain and Learning Style Evaluations:

Learning Styles

Left/Right Brain

You must show the instructor your scores on each evaluation before moving on to the next one.  I will be walking around the room to help.  When you see your learning style or your L/R percentage, I must be able to see it and record it before moving on.  Thanks in advance for following directions.

Step III

When everyone is finished we will have a short lesson on digital story telling and email versus Google Docs.

If we finish this with time to spare, you may work on something for another class, check your personal email, or go to websites you enjoy to finish our time together.  Be productive and active in our class.

Have a great day!!

- Mr. S

Introduction and GMAIL (1/1)

Hello and welcome to Business Technology Class!!

Today you will be finishing your setup of GMAIL accounts, testing them, and learning about yourself.

Please use the following links to take the Learning Style and Left/Right Brain Evaluations so your teachers can better understand how you learn best.  Let Mr. Scribner know your results of each test as you finish.  Use the following links to complete the evaluations:

Learning Styles

Left/Right Brain

Good Luck and have fun this year in our class.

- MR. S

Syllabus and Class Rules

MR. SCRIBNER’S CLASSROOM RULES

1.  Students are to enter the classroom calmly and quietly and go immediately to their assigned seats.  You are to sit at a 90-degree angle to your desk with your feet on the floor and good posture (spine straight). 

2.  Students are to be in their seats and prepared to work at the beginning of the period.  If you are not in your seat with your materials at the beginning of the period you are tardy.   Be working on the assignment on the board immediately upon entering.

3.  Students are to show respect at all times and in all manners toward themselves, others, and staff.  This includes all verbal and non-verbal forms of communication including body language, facial expression and tone of voice.

4.  Students are to be on task AT ALL TIMES and work to the best of their ability.  This means you are to be working on whatever assignment is given with all of your concentration.  If you are finished an assignment early, you may read or sit quietly and wait for others.  There is no talking in my class except to address the academic issue at hand.

5.  There is absolutely no gum, food, drink, candy, make-up, mirrors, electronic devices or any other distraction allowed in my class.  Any of these visible will be immediately confiscated and picked up after school.  Do not even give the appearance of chewing or it will be deemed that you are doing so. Class time is for learning.  

6. Students are to be prepared with all papers, pens, pencils, notebooks and any other materials required for class.  Never bother me about sharpening your pencil, needing paper, throwing out trash, or any other trivial matter during class.  Class time is for learning.

7.  You are to raise your hand to get permission to speak.  Raising your hand does not give you permission to speak; it just lets me know you want to speak.  You are never to leave your seat without first raising your hand and receiving permission.

8.  If you need to use the restroom you may do so but must make up the time for ten minutes after school.

9.  I do not argue with students.  If you are told to move your seat or given any other direction you are to do so immediately and without complaint.  If you feel this or any other direction is unreasonable you may arrange to discuss it with your counselor or arrange a parent conference on your own time.  Otherwise, follow all directions immediately and without complaining.  Class time is for learning.

10.  You are to remain in your seat until dismissed by Mr. Scribner.  You are responsible to clean any trash in your area whether it is yours or not.  Keep all trash with you until the bell rings and throw it out on your way out of the classroom.

11.  I do not give warnings.  This is your warning.  Any violation of these rules will be met immediately with a 10-minute detention to be served immediately after school and/or other consequences such as copying the rules, parent conference, meeting with the principal or expulsion from school. 

12.   If you do not come to detention, you will receive a demerit and an additional detention. Consecutive missed detentions will result in further disciplinary action.  No matter what other consequence you receive, you will have to make up the 10-minute detention.

Business Technology Syllabus

Teacher:        Mr. Harvey Scribner

Location:        Crossroads Accelerated Academy (Elverson)

                        Philadelphia, PA          

                        Room 307

Contact:         hscribnercaa@gmail.com

                 

Tutorial Time: On Request.

Conference Period: Lunch

Course Description: Students gain knowledge and skills in the application, design, production, and assessment of computer-based knowledge and applications. The study of technology allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer their academic knowledge to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings. In addition to their general academic and technical knowledge students gain an understanding of career opportunities available in technology along with the requirements to gain and maintain employment in these careers. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in transitioning to the work force and/or postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies.

                                                Journaling                                                                    10 points                    

                                                Classroom Behavior / Peer Mentoring                        10 points

                                                Online Footprint (Weebly, Gmail, etc.)                      10 points

                                                Homework                                                                  10 points

                                                Projects / Deliverables / Assessments                         60 points

                                                                                                           

                                          *(See Student Handbook for more details)

Course Outline:        

                           September                Introduction to Computing, The Internet, and Everything!!

                           October                    MS Word for the Professional

                           November                MS Excel is not so hard after all.

                           December                 Death By PowerPoint and other presentations.

                           January                     Desktop Publishing that is simple and fun!!

                           February                   I am a Marketing Genius and everyone will know it!!

                           March                       The Entrepreneurial Spirit is in me.

                           April                         Architectural Design Suits Me Fine!!

                           May and June           Look Mom, No Hands!!  Final Projects will be Due!!

                          

Applications: Included but not limited to Microsoft Office Software, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Apple Software  and possibly some Microsoft Windows applications.

Suggested Supplies

Classroom Information and Procedures

Respect Yourself – Respect Others

Be Prepared with Materials – Be on Time – Be Ready to Learn

Students are expected to have achieved a certain level of appropriate behavior given the number of years they have been exposed to classroom rules and procedures. Expected behaviors include but are not limited to showing respect, following instructions, participating in learning, abiding by school policies and classroom procedures. Failure to demonstrate these expected behaviors daily will trigger consequences according to the classroom, school, and district discipline police.  THERE WILL BE NO WARNINGS ISSUED!

Beginning and Ending Class – Students should be in their seats with materials ready at the start of class.  Students should respond to the Teachers queue by listening or engaging in warm up activity (Journal). Students should respond to the Teachers queue to end class by saving files, putting up materials, turning in papers, getting the homework assignment, logging off the computer, and being ready to leave class when the bell rings. Students should use all allotted class time for learning by being engaged in listening, responding appropriately, or participating in assignments. Beginning and ending class in an efficient manner will allow for class time to be used appropriately.

Bathroom Breaks – Bathroom breaks should be taken during passing period. Student should get permission from the teacher and sign out before leaving the classroom for a bathroom break. If you are anywhere else other then the restroom or getting water disciplinary actions will be taken.

Educational Use of Equipment – Computer systems are provided for use by faculty and students for educational purposes only.  Games played on the computer for entertainment are not allowed unless specific permission is given.  Internet surfing not directly associated with classroom assignments is not allowed.  These limitations are in place to make better use of the district bandwidth and to provide a better educational learning environment for students.

Disks, memory drives, and CD’s – Student may not bring disks, USB memory drives, or CD’s to school for use in computer systems unless it is approved by teacher.  Also, students may not download software onto district computer systems without specific permission.

Operating System Configuration – Adding or deleting icons to the desktop is prohibited.  Changing the background on the monitor or screen saver is prohibited.  Students should not make any changes to the configuration of the district computer systems.

No Cheating – Students should not share files in the attempt to cheat on assignments.  File sharing should only be done if the class assignment directs a student to do so.  Students should not print multiple copies of a file in an attempt to allow others to cheat from their original works.  Students should show integrity by not cheating or by creating an environment where others may cheat. Cheating may cause the student(s) loss of some or the entire grade.

Listening – Students should listen while the teacher is giving directions or giving information.  Students should attend to the directions and follow them the first time they are given. The student describes the importance of teamwork, leadership, integrity, honesty, work habits, and organizational skills. The student is expected to use teamwork to solve problems and questions first before asking for assistance.

Appropriate Language – Student should use appropriate language when conversing with the teacher and when conversing with other students.  Slander, cursing, racial remarks, and remarks made that are demeaning to specific groups of people are inappropriate and should not be used. Students should demonstrate respect for the teacher, themselves, and for others in their speech and in their tone.

NO FOOD, DRINKS, GUM OR CANDY – No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom unless otherwise approved by the teacher.

Absent or Makeup Work – It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with the teacher for work missed when absent due to illness, doctor’s appointments, field trips, school sponsored event, etc. Please see the Student Handbook for more information.

Assignments and Zero’s - Please see the Student Handbook regarding Zero’s. Students should attempt all work including assignments given during class time and assignments given for homework.  Assignments must be turned in on time in order for credit to be given.  Students failing to submit assignments will be subject to disciplinary action or a lower grade according to the Student Handbook.

Radio’s, CD Players, Games, Head Phones, Cell Phones, and other electronic devices – Headphones should not be worn during class unless directed by the teacher for a specific assignment or individual work. The school policy on the use of cell phones will be strictly enforced. Personal music CD’s and DVD’s should not be brought to class and played in the CD/DVD ROM drives. These devices should be kept out of sight and not be used in the classroom. Devices that are confiscated will be taken to the Principal’s office.

Criminal Activity – Hacking and sabotage are criminal activities covered by federal and state laws.  Damage to data, equipment, or functionality of software programs and operating systems are severe offences that may be subject to substantial fines and penalties under law. Removal of hardware, equipment, software and supplies such as CD’s or diskettes, and other properties from the classroom are considered theft.  Browsing the district network is a federal crime.  Students should not try to guess passwords to hack into teacher accounts or the accounts of others.  Students should only access areas they are authorized to use and have been given rights to access. Students should use the network for academic purposes only. Network resources should not be wasted including bandwidth and printer usage.