8th+Grade

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=[]=  []  **8th Grade Syllabus** 
 * Overview of the Google Apps for Education**
 * **Teacher** || **Mr. Benjamin M. Wage** ||
 * **Class Name** || **8th Grade Technology** ||
 * **Location** || **Room 106- Computer Lab** ||
 * **Contact Information** || **Email: bwage@aquinastars.org Email is the most recommended way for communication.**
 * Phone:(703) 491-4447 voicemail 983** ||
 * **Texts** || **There is no textbook but online materials are available at Teacher’s Homepage available at the Faculty portion of Aquinas Homepage and at class Edmodo.** ||
 * **Other Supplies** || ** ü Flash drive (recommended)**
 * ü Gmail account: Because of the extensive use of Google Classroom, a gmail created and approved by parents is required as most of the online technology tools require an email account. It is highly recommended that this is a __must__ so as not to delay the students doing online works or projects .** ||
 * **Class Description** || **This is a computer lab based program. Each lesson will begin with the teacher modeling a skill or task for you and then you will be asked to replicate that skill. At this point the expectations for the class will be announced. Please make sure you listen (and pay attention) to these first ten minutes of class. The classroom is organized into acceptable lab configuration. I provide an LCD projected image of my laptop to help you visually understand the lessons. Students are to be seated in the same seats throughout the year. Students will be repositioned according to the needs of the teacher.** ||
 * **Grading** || **I will follow the student handbook**
 * Test will count 40% of the students grade**
 * Quizzes count 35% of the students grade**
 * Homework counts 25% of the students grade** ||
 * **Forms of Assessment** || **Part of the assessment is typing test and we will follow the diocesan requirement. Projects, always a big chunk of the grade; quizzes (mostly online); activities and projects; homework and participation in class. All rubrics provided as posted at the teacher’s homepage and at class Edmodo.** ||
 * **Make-Up Work** || **We will follow the Aquinas Handbook as recommended.** ||
 * **Make-Up Tests** || **Make up tests should be scheduled upon the students return to school.** ||
 * **Preparation for Class** || **Students will receive notice at the Teacher’s Homepage and at class Edmodo and that include topics to be studied and assignments. Each student is responsible for arriving to class, with all materials and in their seat on time.** ||
 * **Homework** || **Work submitted on time will receive full credit. //The Aquinas Handbook// states that work submitted on time receives up to a 100% credit, a day late receives up to 50% credit, and any time after a day will receive a zero.** ||
 * **Special Projects and**
 * Major Assignments** || **There will be projects assigned quarterly as part of the quarterly grade.** ||
 * **See //Parent/Student Handbook// for school-wide policies concerning:**
 * Attendance, Respect of Property, Cheating, Style Sheet Guidelines and Conduct Grade Guidelines** ||


 * Summary: **
 * As we enter the ever changing world of 21st century learning, we believe that it is essential for our students at STARS to have the tools necessary to be safe, effective, and respectful digital citizens. We will follow the latest and recommended curriculum using the acronym, SMART:**
 * S afety first**
 * M y creation or give credit**
 * A wareness of accuracy**
 * R esponsible postings**
 * T raceable footprint**
 * At each grade level we have accumulated lessons and support materials that will allow us to empower students with technology essential tools.**



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 * **How do I use docs offline with my Chromebook?** || ** @https://support.google.com/drive/answer/2375012?hl=en&topic=2375074&ctx=topic ** ||
 * **Overview of Google Apps for Education** || ** @https://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/education/benefits.html ** ||
 * **Internet Safety- A great updated resource for parents** || ** @https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog ** ||
 * **Chromebooks in the Classroom** || ** @http://www.schrockguide.net/chromebooks.html ** ||
 * **Training site for Google Apps** || ** @http://www.google.com/edu/training/tools/ ** ||

**__Middle School COMPUTER SCAVENGER HUNT __** __Directions __: Searching this computer hunt could make you more knowledgeable about the computer than your teacher. Go for it! Use the links to go to a site that has the answer. If a link is broken, use your online searching skills to find information that will help you answer the question on a separate piece of paper. 2. What is a [|dingbat] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">3. Give an example of a use for these special font characters (meaning – dingbat). <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">4. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|How do you enter] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> a © (copyright symbol) in a Word document? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">5. What is a <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|handshake] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">6. What is a <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|home page] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">7. Enter the home page address (URL) of your school’s website. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">8. What <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|handles] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> can you not hold in your hand? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">9. What was <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|ENIAC] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">10. What contribution did <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|Ada Byron] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> make to computing? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">11. What kind of <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|wafers] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> are used at Intel to make computer chips? Be specific! <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">12. What do they call the <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|suit] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> that cleanroom technicians must wear while making computer chips? Why is the special clothing necessary? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">13. What does <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|modem] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> stand for anyway? (Search the Webopedia site) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">14. What does a modem do? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">15. I think the person who coined these computer terms must have been hungry. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">What is a <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|bit] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">16. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|How many bits are in a byte] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">1. **Describe** the <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|4 components all computers have in common] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">1. **Describe** the <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|4 components all computers have in common] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">17. Use the database <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> to learn ... <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">a. How many nibbles are in a byte? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">b. What is a byte? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">c. What is a kilobyte? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">d. What is a megabyte? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">e. What is a gigabyte? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">f. What is a terabyte? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">18. The ARPANET 's development began in 1966. It was an experiment to connect universities so they could share information. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|What do we call this network of computers today] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">19. In what year was the <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|first World-Wide Web software] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> created by Tim Berners-Lee?

<span style="color: #990000; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">(Hint: Use the Find command to making searching this page easier. Go Edit ...Find.

<span style="color: #990000; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Enter a keyword for what you are looking for (a name, or the word "web" for example). Click Find. To repeat the process go Edit ... Find again.) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">20. Which is older? You or the World Wide Web? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">21. Project Gutenberg puts on the Internet public domain literature and information.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> What was the <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|first document] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> posted? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">22. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|USB flash drives] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> have replaced floppy disks. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">23. What is a USB flash drive? Think about it - Give an example of a use for one. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">24. How many <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|megabytes] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> of data can a factory made audio CD hold? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">25. Which can hold more information - a CD, a DVD, a USB thumb drive, a portable media player? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">26. Douglas Engelbart was a computer visionary of the 1960's. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|What did he invent] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> that you find handy? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">27. What is a <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|computer virus] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">28. Name three <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|computer peripherals] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">29. What does <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|GUI] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> (pronounced "goo-ey") mean? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">30. What is an advantage of the <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|Dvorak keyboard?] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">31. How did <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|Marcian Hoff's] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> invention change computers? Look him up using Inventor Search. Do all computers include one of his inventions? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">32. Apple Computer's G4 is a supercomputer because its operations can be measured in gigaflops. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|What is a gigaflop] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">? <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">33. Name a mammal, other than humans, uses a computer. (Use your online research skills to find Project Delphis) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">34. Who said this quote: "If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves." ||

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">35. List the <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|4 NETS] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> for better Internet searching. 36. List 3 <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|synonyms] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> for the <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|Internet] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">. 37. Search engines maintain massive databases of the WWW. What is a <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|database] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">? 38. Give three examples of <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|common paper databases] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">. 39. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|What is spyware?] [|What does it do?] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> How does a computer user often get it in their computer? 40. Yahoo is an Internet directory. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|Scan this tutorial] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">. How is it organized? 41. When is a directory helpful? 42. A specialized search engine is a great asset when hunting for a particular thing on the web.

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|Here is a directory of some.] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">a. List two engines for finding images: b. List one for finding info on states or counties. c. Which would locate an online version of a book written by Dickens or Franklin? d. Which would be best for finding out who won the recent election?

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">43. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|What is a domain name] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">? ( <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|A second explanation] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">) 44. Suppose you are doing a research project about NFL football. You harness a search engine.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> You enter football and get tons of hits about soccer.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> How can you <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|search the WWW] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> for info on football excluding sites/pages on soccer? 45. In a building, a firewall prevents the spread of fire within the structure. They often surround staircases with a firewall to protect the escape route. Savvy computer users on networks also have firewalls. What is a computer firewall? (Look it up) 46. You want to connect to a site you have bookmarked. But instead you get a 404 message.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Enter two <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|reasons for getting the message] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">. a. b. 46. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|What can you try] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">, before leaving the site, to try to relocate your page? 47. FYI - Do you have a computer acronym you would like to understand? Find it at <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|The Acronym Database]

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">What do the following acronyms mean? FAQ - LOL - IM - IMHO - 48. Why should you " <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|Post to be Private] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">" in social networking sites?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">49. Look into this powerful idea: **

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> You would not leave a faucet running constantly in the off chance you need to wash your hands.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> You should not leave your computer running, either. Consider the costs of leaving a computer on all the time. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|The cost of electricity] [|How Much Juice Is Your Computer Using at Night?] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> | <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">[|Greening your computer usage] <span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">“PCs are not hurt by turning them on and off a few times a day,” said Jonathan Koomey, a project scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. “Economic obsolescence is much more dangerous to PCs than turning them on and off.” a. What do you conclude should be done? Leave it on / turn it off b. Estimate the number of computers your school has. How much would your school save on electricity by turning them all off at night and on weekends?

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> The first video game ever invented was Pong, which was developed in 1972 by Atari <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> Play Pong

====I am writing this letter to welcome you back to a new year of Technology class. The 8th grade will be a very different class from what you have experienced, because you are going to challenge yourself to take control of your learning and make your future soooooo.. bright, “you’ll have to wear shades!!!!”.====

====I’m going to teach you how to manage money, research the job market, prepare your resume, research on your dream universities/ colleges, practice interview skills and all that you will need to get you the __right__ job; SOUNDS GREAT, RIGHT????====

====One important lesson that is now required is for you to learn how to do presentation. So whenever you will be presenting or reporting to your other classes, you should be able to know the basic of public presentation. You will become reacquainted with video production and practice public speaking in front of a camera. You will learn how to use your research skills to defend or argue against social issues that are currently in the minds of people in the world today.====

====Possibly most unique to your 8th grade class is learning about social issues of technology. It is time to know that there are also growing moral issues and so we will have a month long lesson on Missing. It is a mystery game that you are going to be working on for about a month. It is a story about a boy named Zack who is just a little older than you. Zack is from Canada and lives with his parents. He makes friends with someone who uses the screen name Fantasma. Your job is to work with the Canadian police to help Zack. You will be asked to solve puzzles to make your way through the story. Please be aware that this is based on a true story; the people you see are actors.====

====I am totally accessible via email and I will do my best to give you the tools needed to be ready for high school and beyond. My best advice (as always) from this point on is to review directions thoroughly, learn all procedures done in class, think clearly on what questions you’re going to ask your teacher and be observant of what your peers are doing, but most importantly __make responsible decisions__.====

Mr. Wage
ü Gmail account: Because of the extensive use of Google Classroom, a gmail **created and approved by parents is required** as most of the online technology tools require an email account. It is highly recommended that this is a __must__ so as not to delay the students doing online works or projects. || Major Assignments || There will be projects assigned quarterly as part of the quarterly grade. || Attendance, Respect of Property, Cheating, Style Sheet Guidelines and Conduct Grade Guidelines ||
 * Teacher || Mr. Benjamin M. Wage ||
 * Class Name || 8th Grade Technology ||
 * Location || Room 106- Computer Lab ||
 * Contact Information || **Email**: bwage@aquinastars.org Email is the most recommended way for communication.
 * Phone:**(703) 491-4447 ext. 983 ||
 * Texts || There is no textbook but online materials are available at Teacher’s Homepage available at the Faculty portion of Aquinas Homepage and at class Edmodo. ||
 * Other Supplies || ü Flash drive (recommended)
 * Class Description || This is a computer lab based program. Each lesson will begin with the teacher modeling a skill or task for you and then you will be asked to replicate that skill. At this point the expectations for the class will be announced. Please make sure you listen (and pay attention) to these first ten minutes of class. The classroom is organized into acceptable lab configuration. I provide an LCD projected image of my laptop to help you visually understand the lessons. Students are to be seated in the same seats throughout the year. Students will be repositioned according to the needs of the teacher. ||
 * Grading || I will follow the student handbook
 * Test will count 40% of the students grade
 * Quizzes count 35% of the students grade
 * Homework counts 25% of the students grade ||
 * Forms of Assessment || Part of the assessment is typing test and we will follow the diocesan requirement. Projects, always a big chunk of the grade; quizzes (mostly online); activities and projects; homework and participation in class. All rubrics provided as posted at the teacher’s homepage and at class Edmodo. ||
 * Make-Up Work || We will follow the Aquinas Handbook as recommended. ||
 * Make-Up Tests || Make up tests should be scheduled upon the students return to school. ||
 * Preparation for Class || Students will receive notice at the Teacher’s Homepage and at class Edmodo and that include topics to be studied and assignments. Each student is responsible for arriving to class, with all materials and in their seat on time. ||
 * Homework || Work submitted on time will receive full credit. //The Aquinas Handbook// states that work submitted on time receives up to a 100% credit, a day late receives up to 50% credit, and any time after a day will receive a zero. ||
 * Special Projects and
 * See **//Parent/Student Handbook//** for school-wide policies concerning:

As we enter the ever changing world of 21st century learning, we believe that it is essential for our students at STARS to have the tools necessary to be safe, effective, and respectful digital citizens. We will follow the latest and recommended curriculum using the acronym, SMART: S afety first M y creation or give credit A wareness of accuracy R esponsible postings T raceable footprint At each grade level we have accumulated lessons and support materials that will allow us to empower students with technology essential tools.
 * Summary: **







= = = St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School Technology Class =

Eight Grade
Second Marking Period Expectations A. For the 2nd marking period, you will be making your Business and Pleasure Trip Project* by selecting one of the following: Due Date: January 15,2014 1. European Tour 2. Asian Tour 3. African Tour 4. Middle East Tour Using the following tools (Publisher, Excel, Word, Moviemaker, and Prezi: 1. Make Business Card Using Publisher  2. Letter of Inquiry to Travel Company Using your own Company Letterhead (Use Publisher)  3. Brochure of Travel Package (use Publisher 4. Itemized Expenses Using Excel 5. Itinerary from leaving the airport up to Arrival in Word or Excel 6. Pictures and Videos of your trip Using Prezi or Moviemaker 1-5 must be submitted in printed format at home or saved at your student folder 6 must be "share" online at my email:bwage@aquinastars.org or if a video must be in your school folder. B. Online Quizzes at Brainpop

C. Typing Lessons *realistic reflection of the current prices

In Eighth Grade, we


 * review and practice the following, including:
 * input, output, processing, and storage devices;
 * Internet safety;
 * Internet research;
 * presentation development and delivery;
 * spreadsheets and charts;
 * digital photo editing;
 * create Supplement pages;
 * use SCRATCH (programming). Click here for lessons

**Welcome Back!** > Remember to save this as a PNG or JPEG file when done so it can be used in Edmodo
 * 1) Whole Class: Review Computer Lab Rules & discuss what each rule looks like
 * 2) Whole Class: Review & sign Online Responsible Use Contract - this needs to returned signed by a parent or guardian by 9/14.
 * 3) Whole Class: Review how to create folder
 * 4) Create Folder: 8thYourName (name is optional)
 * 5) Use Paint to draw a self-portrait. Before you start, set your Image Attributes to 6-7 inches in height & width. Save your self-portrait as 8thYourName-Portrait in your folder as a PNG image. If you save this as a BMP (Bit Map) image, you will not be able to use it in Edmodo so follow the directions!
 * Whole Class: Review moving files & saving in a folder
 * Whole Class: Review Student Technology Survey
 * Finish Self-Portrait in Paint

Review AUP [|Make your Own Comic Strip] || create an Avatar www.myavatareditor.com || <span style="color: #888888; font-family: Oxygen,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline;">I** f you finished early, you can go to the following sites: **
 * **Date** ||=  ||= **Daily Lesson** ||
 * Aug 17 ||  || First Day Lesson
 * Aug 19 ||  || Wordle ||
 * Aug 23 ||  || Typing ||
 * Aug 25 ||  || Keybr Typing
 * Sept 2 ||  || Typing Web ||
 * Sept. 7 ||  || Typing Expert ||
 * Sept. 9 ||  || Online Free Touch Typing ||

<span style="font-family: Oxygen,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 22px; vertical-align: baseline;">** Try some of these fun activities if you finish your work early! **
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