Last Day of the Trimester

If you do not finish all the assignments you will have an incomplete and no credit on your report card.

The final day to input grades is Wednesday, December 5th.

You must correctly complete all 9 Google assignments to qualify as "technology proficient."  Complete those 9 assignments before doing other unfinished work.  Every student needs the 5 credits in this class for the 5 credits required to graduate in applied skills and qualify as "technology proficient."  If you are missing either of these requirements you can not earn your diploma.

Finish and share all 9 Google Assignments

Finish the 9 Google Assignments FIRST!!!! Then complete unfinished blog assignments.

Completion of the 9 Google assignments will complete the "technology proficiency" portion of the class.

Those 9 assignments have specific guidelines that must be followed.  Once those 9 Google assignments are done, then complete any unfinished blog assignments and Weebly assignments.

Blog Assignment #24- 5 VERBS

Title this assignment-  Blog #24- 5 VERBS

In the body of the blog post type 5 and only 5 verbs that best describe you by the things that you do.  

Example for me-

LOVE, TEACH, THINK, PARENT, RUN

Blog Assignment #23- 5 NOUNS

Title this assignment-  Blog #23- 5 NOUNS

In the body of the blog post type 5 and only 5 nouns that best describe you.  Do not use boy or girl as one of those nouns.

Example for me-

HUSBAND, FATHER, TEACHER,  THEORIST, RUNNER

ENCOURAGED

This is another 1 word assignment.  Type one word that best describes yourself at the moment in the title of a blog post and publish.  Must be a different word from the previous 1 word assignments.

If you have unfinished work...

Finish the 9 Google Assignments FIRST!!!!

Completion of the 9 Google assignments will complete the "technology proficiency" portion of the class.

Those 9 assignments have specific guidelines that must be followed.  Once those 9 Google assignments are done, then complete any unfinished blog assignments and Weebly assignments.

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

THIS CLASS IS A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.

This class actually fulfills 2 graduation requirements.  1)  5 credits in applied skills  2) Technology proficiency.

If you do not complete all assignments by this Friday, then you will receive an incomplete and no grade on your report card.  Your grade will remain as an incomplete until you finish all assigned work.  If you do not finish your work, the incomplete will become an F and no credit.

You can earn partial credit for what you have done, but it will not count toward either graduation requirement.  Then you will have to take and complete this entire class again in order to complete your graduation requirements.

INVIGORATED

This is another 1 word assignment.  Type one word that best describes yourself at the moment in the title of a blog post and publish.  Must be a different word from the previous 1 word assignments.

Blog Assignment #22- Thanksgiving

Write at least 150 words about what you did over the Thanksgiving long weekend.  Break your writing into at least 3 paragraphs.  Do not indent when starting a new paragraph.  Just hit return twice to leave a line space between paragraphs.

Like this.  Write in complete sentences with correct spelling (use spellcheck).

Title your blog post:    Assignment 22- Thanksgiving

THANKSGIVING BREAK EXTRA CREDIT

When we return from our 5 day weekend we will have 5 school days left in the trimester.  All assignments must be completed by Friday to count for credit and towards your grade.  The following assignment can be done for extra credit.

Currently with the television show "The Walking Dead," zombies/a zombie apocalypse have become a popular topic.  There is a British entertainer named Derren Brown.  He is primarily a mentalist/magician, but he has a number of television specials dealing with other topics.  One in particular is called Derren Brown- Apocalypse.

This special has 2 parts (part1 and part2) and can be found on Youtube.  Watch both parts and then write about your opinions of the show/the topic/the reactions of Steven/etc.

This EXTRA CREDIT assignment is worth between 5 and 20 points.

What is your opinion of this special?  What would you do differently if you were in this situation?    What did you think of the Steven before he went through the "apocalypse"? What do you think of him after?  If you went through this "apocalypse" do you think it would change you?  If yes, how?  If no, why?  Any opinions related to this special and/or the topic in general

The more detailed the response will equal more "extra" credit.  Content wise 100 words minimum for 5 points.  More meaningful words written correctly in sentences would equal more credit.

GRATEFUL

This is another 1 word assignment.  Type one word that best describes yourself at the moment in the title of a blog post and publish.  Must be a different word from the previous 1 word assignments.

Google Assignments

There have been 9 Google assignments.  In order to be considered "technology proficient" and be eligible to graduate you must complete these 9 assignments.  Each assignment must be complete and shared with misterwalske@gmail.com.  You can not get 5 credits in this class unless all of these assignments are completed.

Assignment #1    Business Letter
Assignment #2    Business Letter
Assignment #3    Business Letter
Assignment #4    Flyer
Assignment #5    Drawing
Assignment #6    Drawing
Assignment #7    Spreadsheet/Chart
Assignment #8    Spreadsheet
Assignment #9    Business Cards

THANKFUL

This is another 1 word assignment.  Type one word that best describes yourself at the moment in the title of a blog post and publish.  Must be a different word from the previous 1 word assignments.

Google Assignment #9- Business Cards

Today we are going to complete the last exercise to fulfill the "technology proficiency" requirement to graduate from high school.  If you have completed the other 7 Google assignments when you finish this assignment you will be "technology proficient."

You also need 5 credits in applied skills.  Completing all assignments and earning a 70% (C-) or better will get you the 5 credits.

Open another tab and sign-in to Google.
Click on this link.
Choose a template for your business card.
Rename the document to "Business card Yourlastname"
Share with misterwalske@gmail.com
Edit 1 business card with your correct information.
Copy and Paste that onto the rest of the cards on the page.

EXCITED

This is another 1 word assignment.  Type one word that best describes yourself at the moment in the title of a blog post and publish.  Must be a different word from the previous 1 word assignments.

Google Assignment #8- Weekly Schedule

Today, you are going to create another spreadsheet in Google Drive (documents).  This spreadsheet will be a weekly schedule for next week starting with this Sunday.

Title the spreadsheet "Schedule Nov. 18-24 Yourlastname"
Share with misterwalske@gmail.com

Across the top of your spreadsheet you will type the 7 days of the week starting with Sunday (skip the first cell).
Down the first column (A) you will type every hour starting with 6:00 am through 2:00 am. (skip the first cell).

This schedule will have 147 cells to fill in.

UPBEAT

This is another 1 word assignment.  Type one word that best describes yourself at the moment in the title of a blog post and publish.  Must be a different word from the previous 1 word assignments.

Blog #21- Bucket List

A bucket list is a list of things that you want to do/accomplish before you die.  There is a 2007 movie starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman called The Bucket List about 2 terminally ill men attempting to complete all the items on their bucket lists.

For today's assignment, you are to come up with 10 things that you want to accomplish during your time here on earth.  Do not include things that you have already done.  Graduating college and having children are not on my bucket list, because I have already done those things.  List the things from 1-10 including at least 1 sentence describing why you want to do/accomplish each thing.

If you click on the link above, it will take you to a website dedicated to people and their bucket lists.  Check out that site to help you come up with ideas for your list.

Minimum requirements

numbered list of 10 things/goals/etc. that you haven't done yet.
at least 1 sentence describing why each thing was chosen

1. run a half marathon in under 2 hours-  I will never be an elite level distance runner, but I consider running 13.1 miles in less than 2 hours an accomplishment.

2.  run a marathon in under 4 hours-  I have yet to attempt this goal.  I will hopefully run my first marathon next year.

3.  complete a triathlon-  I know I can swim, bike and run.  The question is "can I find enough time to properly train for a triathlon?".  One day I will.

4.  travel overseas-  I have a passport, but have never used it (except for Mexico).  One day I would like to travel to many countries.

5.  Donate platelets over 200 times-  I used to donate blood, but I was told for my blood type (A+) it was better to donate platelets.  Platelets can be donated every 2 weeks.  The problem for me is that the process takes about 3 hours and with 2 little ones at home I can't get away on the weekends for that amount of time.  Right now, I donate during the summer and vacation times since 2010.

6.  Become Teacher of the Year-  I take pride in my work and would love to receive this honor.  

7.  etc.
8.  etc.
9.  etc.
10. etc.

SKEPTICAL

This is another 1 word assignment.  Type one word that best describes yourself at the moment in the title of a blog post and publish.  Must be a different word from the previous 1 word assignments.

Blog #20- Free Choice

Write about anything you want (school appropriate).

Must be 200 words written in paragraphs.
Must include at least 3 pictures.
Must include at least 1 link.

RESTED

This is another 1 word assignment.  Type one word that best describes yourself at the moment in the title of a blog post and publish.  Must be a different word from the previous 1 word assignments.

Google Assignment #7- Budget

Today we are doing one of the required parts of the applied skills portion of this class.  We will be creating a budget spreadsheet using Google.

To begin, you must log in to Google and go to drive (documents).

Follow the directions that I give in class.

Sign in to Google and go to Drive (or Documents).

Click on Create.

Then click on Spreadsheet.

Change the Untitled Spreadsheet to "Budget Yourlastname."

Click share and type in misterwalske@gmail.com

You are going to create a monthly budget.

Starting with cell A1, then A2, then A3, etc. you will type in these 9 expenses:

Rent

Utilities

Cable

Cell Phone

Car Payment

Insurance

Gas

Food

Entertainment

Then you will select cells B1 through B9 and then click the dollar sign button then with the cells still selected click on the sum button found in the "Backwards E looking tool"

Now enter in dollar amounts in each of the cells.  The program will automatically total these dollar amounts.

Finally select all of the cells (words and dollar amounts) except the total cell at the bottom.

Then click on insert chart (There is a button for this or you can find it under the insert tab).
Select the pie chart.
Position the chart so that it is to the right of the cells.

ENTHUSIASTIC

This is another 1 word assignment.  Type one word that best describes yourself at the moment in the title of a blog post and publish.  Must be a different word from the previous 1 word assignments.

Blog Assignment #19- Cigarette Smoking

Read this article.  Then do the following:

1.)  List the 10 reasons given in the article for why people start smoking cigarettes.

2.)  Write at least 100 words about your opinion of smoking.  If you are a smoker, include the reason why you started smoking and continue to smoke?

3.)  Include at least 1 picture that is either for or against cigarette smoking that corresponds with your view.

Blog Assignment #18- Pop Culture

Write about something in today's culture that you are into.  It could be a television show, a movie, a video game, sports team, performing artist, etc.

Include at least 3 related pictures
at least 200 words written in paragraphs 
at least 1 link related to your topic.

OPTIMISTIC

This is another 1 word assignment.  Type one word that best describes yourself at the moment in the title of a blog post and publish.  Must be a different word from the previous 1 word assignments.

RELIEVED

This is another 1 word assignment.  Type one word that best describes yourself at the moment in the title of a blog post and publish.  Must be a different word from the previous 1 word assignments.

Typing Test #3

In today's society typing is a very important skill.  Some of you may have had a typing class where you learned the basics.  There are many online sites that provide exercises to improve your typing accuracy and speed.

1.)  Briefly describe (minimum 2 sentences) any classes or exercises you have done to be able to type.

2.)  Go here and do this typing test.  Screen capture the results and post to your blog.

3.)  Then go to a search engine and find a free typing website that you think will help someone improve his/her typing skills.  Explore the site to see what it offers.  Write a short summary of the website (minimum 4 sentences) that includes a link to the website.

Title the blog post "Typing Test #3"

Include at least 2 sentences about your typing education.
Include the JPEG of your results from the typing test.
Include the short summary (at least 4 sentences) of the typing website that you found.
Include a link to that website.

Complete all assigned work

Many of you have missing and/or incomplete assignments.  A few of you are not passing or are getting a low grade because of these missing assignments.  An absence for any reason does not excuse you from an assignment.  All assignments are posted here.  It is your responsibility to complete all assignments.  If you do finish a missing assignment that you received a 0 (zero) for in the grade book, you must let me know.  I will then read and grade that assignment.

ANXIOUS

This is another 1 word assignment.  Type one word that best describes yourself at the moment in the title of a blog post and publish.  Must be a different word from the previous 1 word assignments.

OVERJOYED

This is another 1 word assignment.  Type one word that best describes yourself at the moment in the title of a blog post and publish.  Do not choose the same word as before.

Typing Test #2

Go here and complete some more typing tests.

You will take at least one of each of the 5 timed tests (1 min, 2 min ... 5 min).

You will take a screen shot of the best result for each test, the same as Friday.

You will post on your blogger titled, "Typing Test #2."

You will insert the 5 results pictures in your blog.

This site also has typing games that will increase your typing speed.  Try out the games and type which one is your favorite and why.

My favorite game was Spacebar Invaders.  Everyone try Spacebar Invaders and click yes to submit your score.

HOPEFUL

This is a 1 word assignment.  Type one word that best describes yourself at the moment in the title of a blog post and publish.

Typing Test

Today you are going to show your typing prowess.  Go to this site and do some 1, 2 and 3 minute typing tests.

You can choose any of the 8 different sources of words to use for your tests.

After you have gotten your results in each test, you will print that screen.
On a mac you hold down the apple key, the shift key and the number 3 key at the same time.
That sends a PNG to your desktop.

You will then open that PNG file in preview.
Click file-save as
change to JPEG
rename to yourlastname1, yourlastname2 and yourlastname3.

You will then post each JPEG in a blog post titled "Typing Test."

You should take the 1 minute typing test at least 5 times, the 2 minute test at least 3 times and the 3 minute test at least twice  (17 minutes of typing).  Make sure you save the results screen of your highest adjusted speed (words typed minus errors) to publish to your blog.

Example:

Title-  Typing Test

I typed 55 words per minute one a 1-minute test at typingtest.com.

I typed 46 words per minute one a 2-minute test at typingtest.com.

I typed 45 words per minute one a 3-minute test at typingtest.com.