Monday, December 17, 2012

STAR Benchmarks & Ketchup (15/1-4)

Today you will be taking the STAR READING and MATH Benchmark Tests.  Please select the link (SEE LINKS OF INTEREST Below On The Left Of The Screen) for ONLINE ASSESSMENTS and follow it to the website for Renassaince Learning.  Select the STUDENT link and enter your personal information to access the site.  Your Username is the First Letter of your First Name and the First Four Letters of your Last Name. (JSMIT for John Smith as an example).  Your PASSWORD is "ABC".  Once logged in, please complete the READING TEST first and then the MATH TEST.  These tests are being taken each month to track your progress.  They should only take 20 minutes or so each, and they are very valuable to us to help us help you.

When you are finished with the STAR Exams, please finish your Facebook Historical Research Project!!

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO SEE IF YOU ARE READING THE WEBSITE:
PLEASE ADD A 2-3 PARAGRAPH "ABOUT ME" SECTION TO YOUR FACEBOOK PROJECT ON PAGE 2 OF YOUR PROJECT BEFORE SUBMITTING IT FOR A GRADE! (SEE PAGE 2 SAMPLE BELOW)


- Mr. S

Friday, December 14, 2012

MS WORD QUIZ I - (14/4)

Today you will be handed a paper that lists the instructions for the MS Word QUIZ I.  You must follow the instructions to the letter.  I have linked each of the documents below if you want to make up the quiz at a later date for a better grade.  Know that any quiz turned in after the date it was issued to the class (Today) will incur a late penalty.  The highest grade attainable on a late quiz is a 75.  This is to discourage students from copying and pasting the quiz others have created.  There are ways of finding authenticity, and if you are caught turning in someone else's work, you will recieve an automatic zero for the quiz.  You will also incur an automatic detention and a phone call home for academic dishonesty.  Please try your best.  I am very lenient and, as always, my goal is to teach you the right way to use these tools.  Here are the links for each class:

Arcadia

Cheyney

LaSalle

Temple

Widener

Have a great weekend and come in Monday ready to do your very best on the STAR Student Assessment Tests.  I understand that your 8th Grade teachers are now counting the Assessments as part of your grade if you show improvement.

Good Luck,

- Mr. S

Thursday, December 13, 2012

MS Word HELP (14/3)

Anyone having trouble can always go to the www.microsoft.com/mac website and look for templates, help, tutorials, and even find the videos we are using in class to learn how to use the software.  Keep up the good work, and remember that the Facebook Historical Figure Project, the Help Wanted Advertisement about your Industry Field, and a Resume and Cover Letter will be due next week (Before the holiday break).

Good Luck

-Mr. S

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

More MS Word 2008 (14/2)

First, go to http://typingweb.com, and continue to work on the lesson with the HOME KEYS.  Move on through the lessons each day as you build your typing skills.  Make sure you use rest your fingers on the HOME KEYS (see below).  Try to use all of your fingers to type the keys and use your thumbs to hit the SPACE BAR.


Next, we will continue to work through the basic MS Word Lessons.  We will open new documents, work with text, and learn to save our work.  Don't forget to back up your work on Google Drive.

Use MICROSOFT website for more information and links to tutorials, help files, and templates.

Tomorrow we will be creating Letterhead and Business Cards for our new business.  Next week we are working on Resume's and Cover Letters, Letters of Recommendation, and finally a Research Report.

Good Luck!


- Mr. S

Monday, December 10, 2012

MS Word 2008 - Introduction (14/1)

Today we will begin our use of MS Word 2008.

The first thing you will do is open an email to me (hscribnercaa@gmail.com). Please go to the following website and take the typing test (1 minute, any topic you like, send your results in an email to me):
http://www.typingtest.com/

Next, go to http://typingweb.com, and create an account.  Go to START TYPING and begin the lesson with the HOME KEYS.

Then sit back and get ready to learn all about MS Word 2008!!

Here are the training videos we will be using for MS Word:

 WHAT'S NEW IN WORD 2008 (MAC)

MS WORD BASICS 2008 (MAC)

We will be working through these basics together to create documents in MS Word.  If you have questions, please ask right away.  Try to keep up and Good Luck!

-Mr. S

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Work Aware/Help Wanted Assignment Example

For this assignment you were to COMPOSE and email to me.  Topic Assignments are at the bottom of this post.  In the SUBJECT LINE you are to put the following:  HELP WANTED ASSIGNMENT / INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH (Industry)

In the body of the email you should have the following items before SENDING:

1.  Describe some type of technology (hardware or software) that is used by someone who has a job in the Industry that was assigned to you.  Describe what the technology is, how it works, and who would use it.  You must also specify where you found your information. (Cite a source)  Describe how the technology, device or other type of equipment or software helps make the job easier and how it was different 20-40 years ago in the same industry.  Be specific.

2.  List three types of jobs in the Industry you were assigned.  Describe the Job Requirements of each job and what training you might need to have to hold the job.  Include the Salary Range information for a person with these jobs.

3.  Finally,  create a Help Wanted Advertisement for a job in the Industry you were assigned.  Use the template from the post prior to this and make sure to eliminate the parenthesis as you enter your information as they are only there to guide you.  Attention to detail, neatness, and creativity will be critical.

Here is an example of what your email should look like:

TO:  hescribnercaa@gmail.com

SUBJECT:  HELP WANTED ASSIGNMENT / INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH (Education)

1.  Technology Requirement
SmartBoards are now used in many classrooms across the country.  In the last 10-15 years they have replaced standard chalk boards and white boards.  SmartBoards and similar products offer a computer-based interactive resource for teachers to make lessons "come to life!"  Students can interact with video and audio supported presentations and work at the board.  They can also be a tremendous help for the teacher to work interactively on problems and grammar exercises. "Students of all ages love the SMART Board because it is interactive and interlinked with computer software"  according to an article on wikibooks.org.

(http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Technology_Integration_In_K12_Education/SmartBoards_vs_White_Boards_in_the_Elementary_Classroom)

2.  Jobs and Descriptions
Educational Administrator:  Principal/Asst. Principal of a school.  Usually the person in charge of running the school and deciding what the budget is spent on during a given year.  Approx. $80k per year salary.

Teacher:  Usually in charge of the specific instruction to a group of students at a school.  Must be able to utilize many instructional tools and technologies.  Approx.  $45k per year salary to start.

Teaching Coach:  In charge of managing training for a school district.  Makes sure that people in both administration and teaching are up to date on training, best practices, and other technology advancements in the industry.

2.  Help Wanted Advertisement School District of Philadelphia,  Crossroads at Elverson
Position:  Technology Teacher
Salary:  $45k per year to start
Start Date:  Immediately
Must be able to use both Windows and Apple based computers.  Must be proficient with MS Office, Google Applications, Online Applications, Basic Programming, Graphic Design and other software.  Must have good Classroom Management skills and be confident and interested in helping students achieve in a high academic standards environment.  Must be willing to work long hours and stay for Parent-Teacher conferences.  Experience with SmartBoards is a plus.

Please possess a Bachelor's Degree, PA State Teaching Certification, and include any additional training or classwork you have completed.  Special skills are public speaking, organization and paperwork management, and the ability to control over one hundred students in a crowded lunch room.


This is where you save your work, pat yourself on the back for following directions, and hit SEND to submit your project to me for a grade.  Good Luck!          -Mr S. 

TOPIC ASSIGNMENTS:  The computer/seat number you are assigned to corresponds with the following topic/industry that you are responsible for:

  1. Advertising & Marketing
  2. Airlines, Hotel & Travel
  3. Apparel, Textiles & Fashion
  4. Automobiles & Trucks
  5. Banking
  6. Biotechnical
  7. Careers & Employment 
  8. Cell Telephone
  9. Chemical, Coatings & Plastics
  10. Computer Support
  11. Consulting, Outsourcing & Offshoring
  12. Construction
  13. E-Commerce & Internet
  14. Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas
  15. Engineering, Research & Developing
  16. Entertainment & Media
  17. Food, Beverage & Tobacco
  18. Health Care & Pharmaceutical
  19. Investments & Securities (Financial)
  20. Retailing
  21. Sports Industry
  22. Telecommunications, Wireless Communication
  23. Transportation
  24. Military              

Technology In The Workplace (13/3)

Today we will be viewing the video "Technology In The Workplace".  When you are finished we will discuss the video and how technology has changed the way we work.  I will pass out random examples of industries that are effected by changing technology.  Your task is to identify a specific technology in your field and send me the link by email.  Explain in the body of your email what the technology is, how you found it, and how it has changed over the last 20-40 years.  Be creative and specific.

In addition to the link and explanation above, you will also have to take the technology survey below in class.  If you are not in class the day we do this, please copy and paste the survey below into an email.il.  Answer the questions on the survey as honestly and completely as you can.

Finally,  please find and paste the links to three (3) different jobs in your industry in the email.  Specifically note the type of technology someone who applies for these jobs need to know about, or be proficient at.  Once you have read them, you should be able to create (wow, actually make one up) a Help Wanted Advertisement for a new job in your industry.  Be specific and use the format below.  Good Luck!!

- Mr. S

HELP WANTED ADVERTISEMENT FORMAT

Company Name (Make One Up If Necessary)
Job Title (Job You Are Hiring For)
Start Date (Today)
Salary Range (Pay Should Be The Same As Similar Job Online)
Job Summary (4-5 Sentences Specific To Describing Job and Technology Required)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Any Special Requirements

Note:  Make sure you copy and paste the format above into an email and mark the Subject Line with your last name and Help Wanted Assignment.


Technology Survey (If you did not finish it in class)

On a scale of 1-10, how technologically savvy do you consider yourself?

What age did you first use a computer?

How old are you?

How many jobs have you had?

What is your impression of the level of technology (1-10) used at the following jobs:

  Biotechnology Researcher

  Farmer

  Sales Representative (Manufacturing)

  Grocery Clerk

  Manager, Wendy's

  Achitect

  Secretary

  Middle School Teacher

Name three careers you are interested in:
1.

2.

3.

How many computer languages can you name?
1.

2.

3.

Thanks for taking my survey.  Ask me about the results sometime!!

-  Mr. S


Monday, December 3, 2012

Benchmark & Facebook Project Review (13/1 & 2)

Today you will be completing Benchmark Testing for the School District of Philadelphia.  Use you Student ID# and your personal password to login to the SDP WEBSITE.  Once there, please double-click the button for STUDENTNET and proceed to log into the testing site for ACUITY on the left-hand side of the screen.  Please complete both the Language Arts and Math Benchmark Tests.  Once completed, I will record your score before you log out of the test.  You are then free to work on First In Math with your login and password (See Me If You Do Not Have It!), or your Facebook Historical Project.

Here is the GRADING RUBRIC for the FACEBOOK Project:

You must have the following items:
  1. Your name on the top of the page (Parenthesis Behind Historical Person's Name)
  2.  Pick a historically significant day in the person's life.
  3. Information Bars Timely and Accurate For The Period
  4. At least six (6) friends from the same period.
  5. Basic Information Accurate and Complete
  6. Address, Phone, and other items accurate and complete
  7. Six items posted on WALL.  At least two from someone else of that time period.
  8. Timeline from Birth to Death (If Applicable).  Must include at least six major events.  Bonus Points for more than 10 events.
  9. Bibliography with at least five sources.  NOT Wikipedia, NOT Google.  Items must be correctly referenced.
Grading will be as follows:

  • All Items Above     -     20 points
  • About Me Section  -     10 points  (Historically Accurate Facts)
  • Profile Information  -     10 points  (Accurate)
  • Groups and Friends  -   10 points  (Timely)
  • Pictures and Aesthetics  -  10 points  (Extra for 10 or more)
  • Creativity        -    20 points (Topics, Conversations, Post Information)
  • Organization & Layout  - 10 points (Appropriate Background and Styles)
  • Overall Quality of Work - 10 points (Complete Timeline and Bibliography)
 You should know that your Historical Figure will also be the topic of a Written Report when we work on Word over the next few weeks.  The information you find will be used again for that report.

When you are finished with your project, you must save it as a PDF file and ATTACH it to an email to me at hscribnercaa@gmail.com.  I will review it and return it with changes before entering a final grade.  This project is due anytime this Marking Period.

Good Luck and Thanks for your continued good behavior.

-Mr. S

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Integrity (13 Characteristics)

13 Characteristics of People Who Have Integrity

1. They Value Other People's Time: They value their own time so they also value the time of other people. They know you have plenty of other places you need to be and won’t hold you up. If you spend time with them, it is likely they will thank you for that as well.

2. They Give Credit Where It Is Due: They do not take credit for things they did not do. They will always credit those who deserve it. If you help this person with a project he or she will likely mention your name so you can take credit for your work.

3. They Are Authentic: They are their truest forms. You won’t catch them in a lie or being fake.

4. They Are Always Honest: They are honest people that feel no need to lie as it is important for them to get to where they need to get in life honestly.

5. They Never Take Advantage Of Others: They are not the kind of people who will take advantage of someone else. They love to build people up and help them get where they need to be. Taking too much from someone else will never be an issue with someone who has a lot of integrity.

6. The Do Not Argue Over Disagreements: They will talk through things in a civil manner or not talk at all. You cannot and will not force this person into arguing over something completely ridiculous. I find this to be a very respectable trait.

7. They Give Most People The Benefit Of The Doubt: They try to see the good in everyone. I think this is because they feel like maybe there are more people in this world that also have integrity. That being said, if you take advantage of them too much they will get rid of you.

8. They Know When Something Is Bothering Someone: They have a great intuition that lets them know when something is going on. If someone is down in the dumps they will notice. Chances are they will actually do what they can to cheer you up.

9. They Believe In Others: They accept your word as truth until it is dis-proven. That being said, they do not take lying well. And once you lie to them, it is unlikely that they will ever take your word again.

10. They Apologize First: If they have done something wrong they will come to you and apologize. This is just how they are. They own up to their mistake and try to make things right.

11. They Are Humble: They do not quite know their own worth. While they are very important and do so much good they don’t quite see it. You should remind them of it.

12. They Do Good When They Can: They are always helping other people. They love to know that they have improved someone’s life. It gives their lives meaning.

13. They Are Always Kind To Those Who Need It: Giving kindness can go a long way. When someone looks like they need a little pick me up these people deliver. They can brighten up almost anyone’s day.

If you are someone who has true integrity, thank you for being who you are and thank you for all that you do. You really do actually make a difference in society, please keep up the good work. If you feel no one else is proud of you, know that I am.

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