Wednesday, November 27, 2013

TIME OUT TO BE THANKFUL TODAY! TRELLO, TWITTER & ONLINE SCAVENGER HUNT

I HOPE EVERYONE ENJOYS THEIR THANKSGIVING WEEKEND!  TRY TO REALLY REMEMBER TO REFLECT ON WHY YOU ARE THANKFUL THIS TIME OF YEAR.  THINK OF OTHERS, IN OTHER PLACES, WHO DO NOT HAVE THE FREEDOM, OPPORTUNITY, FAMILY, OR RESOURCES YOU HAVE AS A PERSON FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO LIVE IN THE UNITED STATES!  PEACE TO ALL OF YOU DURING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

WARNING:  Students have had a tough time signing up for a Twitter Account on the School District Internet.  If you cannot sign up today, you must sign up for an account over the weekend and follow @CAA_TechGuy and @MrScribner by Monday, December 2nd, 2013.  This will count as a quiz grade for the 2nd Marking Period.  We will be using Twitter in future classes.  This Twitter account should only be used for class.  YOU MAY ONLY FOLLOW AND POST TO APPROVED SOURCES AND TWITTER FEEDS.  PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT ON THESE PAGES.   Your Gmail and Twitter accounts for Crossroads should be considered your Personal/Professional accounts and you should use them for schoolwork only.  Any items posted to these will be reviewed and inspected and should meet or exceed School District of Philadelphia Computer and Internet Use Guidelines at all times.  SEE OPEN LETTER TO PARENTS BELOW!

You will notice an email in your inbox (GMail) for Trello.com.  Please sign up using your Crossroads@Meade GMail account.  This is an organizational tool that I found from a friend.  I thought we might be able to use it somehow in class.  Check it out and tell me how you might use it, now or in the future (High School, College, Workplace, etc.)  Thanks!!

Today we will be creating Twitter Accounts and going on a Scavenger Hunt.  Please go to www.Twitter.com and create an account with your Gmail Email account.  Sign In and add @CAA_TechGuy and @MrScribner to your following list.  As you add me, I will add you.....Then The Fun Begins!

YOUR TWITTER USERNAME SHOULD BE @(First Initial)(Last Name)caa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddO9idmax0o

SCAVENGER HUNT 
(This Counts As A Quiz Too!)

Copy the following questions into an email and add the answer and the weblink you found it at:

1. Find information about a new Baskin Robbins Ice Cream flavor.

2. Where can you find information on how people without computers can access “Welcome to the White House”?

3. What are the Italian and Chinese names for Mickey Mouse?

4. Who won the 2002 White House News Photographers’ Association photographer of the year award?

5. What college did WNBA player Diana Vines attend?

6. Find a site with the daily feature ”On this Day in TV History.”

7. When was Pluto the dog first seen and in what movie?

8. Find a band with “guava” in its name.

9. What player appears first on the College Football Hall of Fame New Members site?

10. Where is the Red Feather Lodge located?

11. In season 3 of “The X-Files,” what was the name of episode 3X12, which aired January 5, 1996?

12. How many Beanie Babies are there?

13. Which college team holds the 1997 USILA Club championship?

14. Where is Camp Lachenwald located?
15. What happened to Bill Cosby on November 11th 2004?


OPEN LETTER TO CROSSROAD'S PARENTS/GUARDIANS ABOUT TWITTER USAGE:


Dear Crossroads@Meade Parent/Guardian:

I am writing to request permission for your student to create a Twitter Account for class use only.  Your student has already created and begun to use GMail email accounts, Weebly.com E-Portfolio Websites and many other online tools.  As a Computer Science teacher it is my job to teach our students how to use digital tools for the 21st Century.  In this regard, it would not be responsible of me to leave out Social Media Platforms.  While the School District of Philadelphia does block Facebook, Twitter is allowed and in use throughout the district.  I use Twitter to have the students post updates on current events in class, opinions on articles, and links to projects and webpages.  They also learn how to “Tag” items so they can be searched for easily, by others, using Keywords.   I try to teach them about their digital footprint, online responsibility and Internet Safety & Security while they are in my class.  They are required to keep these accounts (Gmail, Twitter, etc.) as a Personal/Professional account and only follow appropriate sources (School District of Philadelphia Appropriate Use Policy).  The information is on the open web, but we use it sparingly and for academically social networking.  Many of the students will ultimately be exposed to Social Media applications, if they are not already, and I want to teach them to use them responsibly.  They are already being taught to make sure they verify information they view and to question and double-check their sources.  Identifying sources of comments and verifying accuracy is an important skill to learn at this age for the research portion of my class.  You should know that your students have already demonstrated a high level of responsible behavior with both the physical equipment we use in class and the websites they are allowed to use.  I have been very impressed with their projects in my class this year!

Thank you for your support of this endeavor!

Sincerely,

Harvey Scribner
Teacher / TTL
Crossroads@Meade
hscribnercaa@gmail.com

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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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