Day 174-175: May 27-28, 2014
1. In their final two days of actual "school", the seniors took their final exams in English
2. Tuesday was a multiple choice test while Wednesday was an essay exam
3. Just a few field days and graduation practices until you're done!
2. Tuesday was a multiple choice test while Wednesday was an essay exam
3. Just a few field days and graduation practices until you're done!
Day 167-173: May 14-16/19-23, 2014
1. Over the next week or so, student delivered their final speeches and assignments for the year!
2. Stay tuned for speeches to be posted online over the coming days.
3. Only one exam to go...
2. Stay tuned for speeches to be posted online over the coming days.
3. Only one exam to go...
Day 165-166: May 12-13, 2014
1. Monday and Tuesday, students finalized their "Farewell Speeches" for Wednesday.
2. Each speech should be honest, clear, passionate, and leave us with something to think about.
3. Stay tuned for speeches which will be posted to the site shortly after they're created.
2. Each speech should be honest, clear, passionate, and leave us with something to think about.
3. Stay tuned for speeches which will be posted to the site shortly after they're created.
Day 163-164: May 8-9, 2014
1. Today we watched selections from the Last Lecture by Randy Pasuch
2. While the speech is meant for a college crowd, there's a lot of value both in speech giving and personal motivation here.
3. Friday, we started preparing for the Farewell Speeches.
2. While the speech is meant for a college crowd, there's a lot of value both in speech giving and personal motivation here.
3. Friday, we started preparing for the Farewell Speeches.
Day 160-162: May 5-7, 2014
1. On Monday, we kicked off student presentations for the final Poetry Project.
2. Presentations will continue Tuesday and Wednesday.
3. Senior Speech drafting begins soon...the end is almost here!
2. Presentations will continue Tuesday and Wednesday.
3. Senior Speech drafting begins soon...the end is almost here!
Day 155-159: April 28-May 2, 2014
1. Today we started into the penultimate QUEST/project! Only another two and half weeks left...
2. Students worked in groups to research, analyze, and present on a Romanticism Poet
3. Presentations will start on Thursday. Buckle up...it's gonna be May!
2. Students worked in groups to research, analyze, and present on a Romanticism Poet
3. Presentations will start on Thursday. Buckle up...it's gonna be May!
Day 150-154: April 21-25, 2014
1. Today we started wrapping up the Earnest story...including making character webs, charts, and Vines.
2. Students spent the day planning their synthesis projects, finished up by Wednesday.
3. Friday we took our in-class essay and wrapped up the unit.
2. Students spent the day planning their synthesis projects, finished up by Wednesday.
3. Friday we took our in-class essay and wrapped up the unit.
Day 146-149: April 14-17, 2014
1. Over the first three days of the week, students read The Importance of Being Earnest.
2. If you're absent, read pg. 20-40 by Tuesday and 40-60 by Wednesday. The play was finished Thursday.
3. Keep an eye out for your favorite Oscar Wilde quote. Good luck!
2. If you're absent, read pg. 20-40 by Tuesday and 40-60 by Wednesday. The play was finished Thursday.
3. Keep an eye out for your favorite Oscar Wilde quote. Good luck!
Day 144-145: April 10-11, 2014
1. Today we finally ditched research and started studying the Victorian time period.
2. Students watched a background video on the Victorian era, and completed notes
3. Tomorrow and into next week, we will begin reading Earnest.
2. Students watched a background video on the Victorian era, and completed notes
3. Tomorrow and into next week, we will begin reading Earnest.
Day 137-143: April 1-4, 7-9, 2014
1. Today we started putting together our outlines for the final paper.
2. Students spent a few days working on the outline before transferring to the final product.
3. Monday through Wednesday were dedicated to drafting!
2. Students spent a few days working on the outline before transferring to the final product.
3. Monday through Wednesday were dedicated to drafting!
Day 136: March 31, 2014
1. Today we took the 3rd Nine Weeks Assessment...which is actually the first grade of Q4.
2. Have notecards all finished for tomorrow. We start working on the outline in the computer lab.
3. Only 46 days remain...this is the final stretch!
2. Have notecards all finished for tomorrow. We start working on the outline in the computer lab.
3. Only 46 days remain...this is the final stretch!
Day 131-135: March 24-28, 2014
1. Monday students began taking notes on their sources to prepare for their papers.
2. Remember, look for patterns and themes. If you see something often, it's likely valid!
3. Nine weeks ends on Friday at midnight. Any quests not submitted? They get rolled over...
2. Remember, look for patterns and themes. If you see something often, it's likely valid!
3. Nine weeks ends on Friday at midnight. Any quests not submitted? They get rolled over...
Day 126-130: March 17-21, 2014
1. Over the first few days of this week, students looked for sources and cited them using MLA style as per the research handbook.
2. 12 sources must be found by Friday. Share via Google Drive.
3. Don't be a hero, use EasyBib to help with books and articles!
2. 12 sources must be found by Friday. Share via Google Drive.
3. Don't be a hero, use EasyBib to help with books and articles!
Day 125: March 14, 2014
1. Today we visited Ms. Hannah for the student's 4th/Final Library orientation!
2. Students learned about all the ways to find solid content besides random Googling.
3. The discovery process (and Novel Exam) begin Monday!
2. Students learned about all the ways to find solid content besides random Googling.
3. The discovery process (and Novel Exam) begin Monday!
Day 123-124: March 12-13, 2014
1. Today students presented their satire videos, websites, skits, and other projects!
2. Students spent the rest of the period prepping for the in-class essay tomorrow and the research project.
3. Don't forget to read!
2. Students spent the rest of the period prepping for the in-class essay tomorrow and the research project.
3. Don't forget to read!
Day 116-122: March 3-11, 2014
1. Today began the Great Satire Project of the 3rd Quarter!
2. Students worked in teams to create satires of some element of Modern Society
3. Projects must be completed by next Tuesday
2. Students worked in teams to create satires of some element of Modern Society
3. Projects must be completed by next Tuesday
Day 113:-115 February 26-28, 2014
1. Today we began reading elements of restoration journals/diaries and Gulliver's Travels
2. Students will have the next three days to read, discuss, and share.
3. Come Monday ready for the Satire Project!
2. Students will have the next three days to read, discuss, and share.
3. Come Monday ready for the Satire Project!
Day 111-112: February 24-25, 2014
1. Today began QUESTT 8: The Restoration and Satire
2. Students spent the period either watching the background video(s) or taking notes from the book.
3. Tuesday is field trip to the lab with some hilarious Satire videos!
2. Students spent the period either watching the background video(s) or taking notes from the book.
3. Tuesday is field trip to the lab with some hilarious Satire videos!
Day 108-110: February 19-21, 2014
1. This week began what I affectionately called Paper Blitz
2. Four Days, one paper, no mercy
3. All assignments must be submitted by midnight on Friday. No games this time.
2. Four Days, one paper, no mercy
3. All assignments must be submitted by midnight on Friday. No games this time.
Day 106-107: February 13-14, 2014
1. Today I introduced the "Test" quest...the Macbeth paper
2. Students concluded their synthesis projects and started Brainstorming.
3. Papers should be done by next Friday.
2. Students concluded their synthesis projects and started Brainstorming.
3. Papers should be done by next Friday.
Day 102-105: February 7-12, 2014
1. Today students started working on the Synthesis projects (film or interview)
2. The movie was shown in class over the past several days. Students chose to either work on it or something else.
3. Paper-writing will begin Thursday (but feel free to work ahead as always!)
2. The movie was shown in class over the past several days. Students chose to either work on it or something else.
3. Paper-writing will begin Thursday (but feel free to work ahead as always!)
Day 99-101: February 4-6, 2014
1. Monday through Wednesday we wrapped up our study guides and analysis questions for Macbeth.
2. Students should turn in their study guides as they finish and be ready for a second discussion Thursday.
3. Happy 100th Day of School!
2. Students should turn in their study guides as they finish and be ready for a second discussion Thursday.
3. Happy 100th Day of School!
Day 98: January 31, 2014
1. Today marked our first socratic seminar on Macbeth Act 1-3
2. Some classes will wrap up discussions on Monday but most finished very successfully.
3. Be sure to finish Act III for Monday if you haven't already done so.
2. Some classes will wrap up discussions on Monday but most finished very successfully.
3. Be sure to finish Act III for Monday if you haven't already done so.
Day 93-97: January 23-30, 2014
1. Today we started our best work of the year: Macbeth!
2. Students worked through Act 1, Part 1. The adventures continue on Friday. Monday and Tuesday were Act 2
3. Continue working on your study guide or analysis questions as you go!
2. Students worked through Act 1, Part 1. The adventures continue on Friday. Monday and Tuesday were Act 2
3. Continue working on your study guide or analysis questions as you go!
Day 92: January 22, 2014
1. Today took a break from the hustle and bustle and picked research books.
2. Miss school? Looks like you're picking last! Take a look at the game lab.
3. Be ready to start Macbeth tomorrow!
2. Miss school? Looks like you're picking last! Take a look at the game lab.
3. Be ready to start Macbeth tomorrow!
Day 91: January 21, 2014
1. Today we started into a whole new adventure: Macbeth!
2. Students dropped old quests, and learned about the background of this tragic hero.
3. Complete the two understanding quests for Thursday.
2. Students dropped old quests, and learned about the background of this tragic hero.
3. Complete the two understanding quests for Thursday.
Day 88-90: January 15-17, 2014
1. Today we transitioned from reading old poems to writing new ones!
2. Students worked in groups and started drafting their own sonnets. The process continues tomorrow and Friday.
3. The semester ends on Sunday at midnight. 4000 XP or bust!
2. Students worked in groups and started drafting their own sonnets. The process continues tomorrow and Friday.
3. The semester ends on Sunday at midnight. 4000 XP or bust!
Day 87: January 14, 2014
1. Today was midterm day. Good luck!
2. Tomorrow, be ready to write your own sonnet in partners.
3. Only three more days of the semester!
2. Tomorrow, be ready to write your own sonnet in partners.
3. Only three more days of the semester!
Day 83-86: January 8-13, 2014
1. Today in class we finished course videos and voted on the winners of the King Arthur Project.
2. We continued our yearbook discussion in conjunction with the "Gather Ye Rosebuds" poem.
3. Poems were read Thursday and Friday. We will review the Midterm come Monday.
2. We continued our yearbook discussion in conjunction with the "Gather Ye Rosebuds" poem.
3. Poems were read Thursday and Friday. We will review the Midterm come Monday.
Day 82: January 6, 2014
1. Today we took a short visit to the library in order to look upon the yearbooks of old.
2. We compared and contrasted the lifestyle of BHS in the 60's and 70's with today.
3. To begin our poetry unit, we examined common themes with "Gather Ye Rosebuds"
2. We compared and contrasted the lifestyle of BHS in the 60's and 70's with today.
3. To begin our poetry unit, we examined common themes with "Gather Ye Rosebuds"
Day 80-81: January 2-3, 2014
1. Today and Friday we spent a little time watching and reflecting on all the great videos put together.
2. With time remaining, we started looking at Renaissance poetry and assigning meaning.
3. Monday, we'll be taking a little field trip to the library....
2. With time remaining, we started looking at Renaissance poetry and assigning meaning.
3. Monday, we'll be taking a little field trip to the library....
Day 76-79: December 17-20, 2013
1. These last few days before break are all about finishing the films! Get your filming done in class.
2. Remember, the best movie is a finished movie.
3. Students at a stand-still must begin QUESTT 6!
2. Remember, the best movie is a finished movie.
3. Students at a stand-still must begin QUESTT 6!
Day 74-75: December 13-16, 2013
1. Today students began filming for their final projects.
2. Filming should be complete for next Thursday so editing can take place.
3. Don't forget to go see the new Hobbit movie ASAP!
2. Filming should be complete for next Thursday so editing can take place.
3. Don't forget to go see the new Hobbit movie ASAP!
Day 72-73: December 11-12, 2013
1. Today students received the prompts for tomorrow's in-class essay.
2. After a brief iMovie demo, students began working on their scripts and filming.
3. Essays occurred on Thursday. Be sure to see me for make-ups if absent.
2. After a brief iMovie demo, students began working on their scripts and filming.
3. Essays occurred on Thursday. Be sure to see me for make-ups if absent.
Day 70-71: December 9-10, 2013
1. With the pitches all set, it's time to start script writing!
2. Remember to show, don't just tell. Include stage directions, camera shots, and all settings.
3. On Tuesday, scripts were checked for progress. They should be finished for tomorrow.
2. Remember to show, don't just tell. Include stage directions, camera shots, and all settings.
3. On Tuesday, scripts were checked for progress. They should be finished for tomorrow.
Day 66-69: December 3-6, 2013
1. Today we started talking about the great King Arthur Video Project.
2. Groups were formed and story drafts started. Pitches are due by the end of the week.
3. Videos are due by Christmas. Work as quickly as you can!
2. Groups were formed and story drafts started. Pitches are due by the end of the week.
3. Videos are due by Christmas. Work as quickly as you can!
Day 64-65: November 26-27, 2013
1. Today we conducted on first King Arthur Socratic Seminar (except Period 7, we ran away).
2. Continue reading the second set of the stories for after the break.
3. Remember, the stories are only as good as what you put into them. Make them count!
2. Continue reading the second set of the stories for after the break.
3. Remember, the stories are only as good as what you put into them. Make them count!
Day 61-63: November 21-25, 2013
1. Today in class we briefly talked about "Romantic Hero's Tales" and started reading the King Arthur stories.
2. Each class was able to choose between Socratic Seminars, Collaborize Classroom...or both!
3. Get the readings done before the break! Then you can enjoy Thanksgiving in peace.
2. Each class was able to choose between Socratic Seminars, Collaborize Classroom...or both!
3. Get the readings done before the break! Then you can enjoy Thanksgiving in peace.
Day 60: November 20, 2013
1. Today we reviewed our Courtly Love elements and moved ahead with the Romantic Hero's Unit.
2. Today students watched clips from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and compared it to a Romantic Hero's story.
3. For tomorrow, be prepared to start readings. Congratulations on the 1/3 mark!
2. Today students watched clips from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and compared it to a Romantic Hero's story.
3. For tomorrow, be prepared to start readings. Congratulations on the 1/3 mark!
Day 59: November 19, 2013
1. Today we dove into QUESTT 5 by talking about the nature of Courtly Love.
2. Complete the "Chivalry and Courtly" love opening quest by tomorrow.
3. Tomorrow we begin reading. Only 6 days until Thanksgiving!
2. Complete the "Chivalry and Courtly" love opening quest by tomorrow.
3. Tomorrow we begin reading. Only 6 days until Thanksgiving!
Day 56-58: November 14-15, 18, 2013
1. Thursday and Friday was our two day socratic seminar where we discussed the Canterbury Tales and shared Synthesis projects.
2. You need to share at least once each day in order to get full credit.
3. Finalize all work over the weekend. QUESTT 3 and 4 will close Monday morning.
2. You need to share at least once each day in order to get full credit.
3. Finalize all work over the weekend. QUESTT 3 and 4 will close Monday morning.
Day 54-55: November 12-13, 2013
1. Today students continued working on the synthesis projects and wrapping up the Hobbit.
2. Anyone working on the second in-class essay received possible prompts. Be sure to to talk people if absent.
3. Essay Wednesday, Canterbury Tales on Thursday, and sharing on Friday. Busy week!
2. Anyone working on the second in-class essay received possible prompts. Be sure to to talk people if absent.
3. Essay Wednesday, Canterbury Tales on Thursday, and sharing on Friday. Busy week!
Day 52-53: November 8-11, 2013
1. Today we started the final push on finishing our reading and working on one of the many synthesis projects.
2. Take your pick from The Hobbit Project or one of the Canterbury Tales
3. Those of you who haven't yet taken the essay....be prepared!
2. Take your pick from The Hobbit Project or one of the Canterbury Tales
3. Those of you who haven't yet taken the essay....be prepared!
Day 51: November 7, 2013
1. Today we had a special guest speaker, Ms. Betz, from Duquesne with more information on The Canterbury Tales
2. The 3D Game Lab Drama continues. Keep getting those quests submitted at home!
3. Remember, Explore and Synthesis work should be done by next week.
2. The 3D Game Lab Drama continues. Keep getting those quests submitted at home!
3. Remember, Explore and Synthesis work should be done by next week.
Day 49-50: November 4, 6, 2013
1. Today in class we debriefed on the coming two weeks and continued Hobbit and Canterbury Tales.
2. Good luck to everyone tonight. It seems there was a mass illness all of the sudden...
3. Be sure to continue working on Quests on the day off. You'll thank yourself later.
2. Good luck to everyone tonight. It seems there was a mass illness all of the sudden...
3. Be sure to continue working on Quests on the day off. You'll thank yourself later.
Day 47-48: October 31- November 1, 2013
1. Today we jumped right back into the fray...but first a brief reflection on the first quarter.
2. Remember, The Hobbit AND The Canterbury Tales should be done by November 13.
3. Enjoy this evening, your final high school Halloween ever! (Friday was lonely for some reason...)
2. Remember, The Hobbit AND The Canterbury Tales should be done by November 13.
3. Enjoy this evening, your final high school Halloween ever! (Friday was lonely for some reason...)
Day 46: October 30, 2013
1. Today we took a moment to reflect on the glory of the first nine weeks...with an in-class exam!
2. Absent students should prepare to make up the test tomorrow.
3. Be sure to bring in some extra cash tomorrow for the Halloween Fundraiser!
2. Absent students should prepare to make up the test tomorrow.
3. Be sure to bring in some extra cash tomorrow for the Halloween Fundraiser!
Day 45: October 29, 2013
1. This is the end. Hold your breath and count to ten.
2. The final final deadline is tonight at midnight. Quest away!
3. Already met the requirements? Enjoy the day! Round 2 starts tomorrow.
2. The final final deadline is tonight at midnight. Quest away!
3. Already met the requirements? Enjoy the day! Round 2 starts tomorrow.
Day 44: October 28, 2013
1. Today was the in-class essay for the brave 52 students who signed up.
2. You still have until midnight Tuesday to acquire at least 2000 XP. The Hobbit is the easiest way.
3. Start thinking about your Halloween costume ideas for me!
2. You still have until midnight Tuesday to acquire at least 2000 XP. The Hobbit is the easiest way.
3. Start thinking about your Halloween costume ideas for me!
Day 39-43: October 21-25, 2013
1. With just a week remaining, it's time to attack The Hobbit with vigor.
2. Stay tuned for close reading practice and possible in-class essay prompts.
3. 2000 XP is yours....but you have to go get it!
2. Stay tuned for close reading practice and possible in-class essay prompts.
3. 2000 XP is yours....but you have to go get it!
Day 35-38: October 15-18, 2013
1. Today we reviewed the key components to making a story using the "Story Periodic Table"
2. Students continued reading, writing, and working on either Canterbury Tales or The Hobbit.
3. Only 7 school days to go...
2. Students continued reading, writing, and working on either Canterbury Tales or The Hobbit.
3. Only 7 school days to go...
Day 32-34: October 9-11, 2013
1. This week we started work on The Hobbit. Step 1- What is a hero?
2. Students posted in Discussion Boards, watched TED ED videos and drafted papers.
3. As we continue, be sure to submit on your Beowulf papers.
2. Students posted in Discussion Boards, watched TED ED videos and drafted papers.
3. As we continue, be sure to submit on your Beowulf papers.
Day 26-31: October 1-8, 2013
1. Today we started speech presentations. These will continue throughout the rest of the week.
2. Be sure you have a copy of the outline either printed for me or shared with me.
3. At home, begin working on the papers. Final copies for the paper will be due by Friday.
2. Be sure you have a copy of the outline either printed for me or shared with me.
3. At home, begin working on the papers. Final copies for the paper will be due by Friday.
Day 25: September 30, 2013
1. Today is class, we drafted speech projects. Full speeches will start on Tuesday.
2. Social Media Projects should be submitted at this point. Send your sites and posters through the Game Lab
3. Enjoy your final day of September. The year really starts moving now...
2. Social Media Projects should be submitted at this point. Send your sites and posters through the Game Lab
3. Enjoy your final day of September. The year really starts moving now...
Day 24: September 27, 2013
1. Today in class, we talked about the requirements for the upcoming speech project. Novels should be read at this point.
2. Students wrapped up their Synthesis Projects. Final websites and poster must be done by Monday.
3. Happy Homecoming! Enjoy the game tonight and we'll see everyone for one more September day...
2. Students wrapped up their Synthesis Projects. Final websites and poster must be done by Monday.
3. Happy Homecoming! Enjoy the game tonight and we'll see everyone for one more September day...
Day 21-23: September 24-26, 2013
1. Today in class we reviewed the key components of the Beowulf Paper, as well as discussed Beowulf's tragic death.
2. Students used the rest of the class to finish their bios, work on Social Media Projects, or begin drafting papers.
3. Final Media Projects will be due Friday, so let's get to work!
2. Students used the rest of the class to finish their bios, work on Social Media Projects, or begin drafting papers.
3. Final Media Projects will be due Friday, so let's get to work!
Day 20: September 23, 2013
1. Welcome to Fall! Today began one of the busier weeks of the entire year.
2. In class, I demoed the Synthesis Project and reviewed a key idea from the Beowulf Chapter.
3. Students have until the end of the week to finish Media Projects.
2. In class, I demoed the Synthesis Project and reviewed a key idea from the Beowulf Chapter.
3. Students have until the end of the week to finish Media Projects.
Day 18-19: September 19-20, 2013
1. While Thursday was a half day, we were back in the swing of things of Friday.
2. Keep working on Explore quests for Beowulf. The entire book will need read by Monday.
3. Don't forget the Biographies Speeches will start on October 1!
2. Keep working on Explore quests for Beowulf. The entire book will need read by Monday.
3. Don't forget the Biographies Speeches will start on October 1!
Day 17: September 18, 2013
1. Today we took a break from the Questing and learned about the importance of the Blood Drive!
2. The Drive will be next Tuesday, September 24. All eligible students must participate.
3. Continue "Exploring" Beowulf quests. Four of them are due by Saturday.
2. The Drive will be next Tuesday, September 24. All eligible students must participate.
3. Continue "Exploring" Beowulf quests. Four of them are due by Saturday.
Day 16: September 17, 2013
1. Today we started work on the Beowulf "Explore" Quests.
2. Students worked in partners to complete the various sections of the Beowulf tale.
3. The Quests should be done before class on Friday. Blood Drive assembly tomorrow!
2. Students worked in partners to complete the various sections of the Beowulf tale.
3. The Quests should be done before class on Friday. Blood Drive assembly tomorrow!
Day 15: September 16, 2013
1. Today students worked on completing the Understanding Quests for the 3D Game Lab.
2. Remember, Understanding Quests will expire tomorrow. Be sure to keep up with them or be left behind!
3. Keep reading Biographies. They'll be due at the end of the next week.
2. Remember, Understanding Quests will expire tomorrow. Be sure to keep up with them or be left behind!
3. Keep reading Biographies. They'll be due at the end of the next week.
Day 14: September 13, 2013
1. Today we previewed the coming QUESTT 2: Gods and Monsters
2. Students took the time to wrap up the College Application Essays and submit via the Game Lab.
3. Hope to see everyone at the game tonight!
2. Students took the time to wrap up the College Application Essays and submit via the Game Lab.
3. Hope to see everyone at the game tonight!
Day 13: September 12, 2013
1. Today we wrapped up work on the college essays with a peer edit.
2. Please submit all papers ASAP. The quests will shut down on Monday morning at 12:01am
3. When finished, move on to QUESTT 2 or take time to finish your Biography.
2. Please submit all papers ASAP. The quests will shut down on Monday morning at 12:01am
3. When finished, move on to QUESTT 2 or take time to finish your Biography.
Day 10-12: September 9-11, 2013
1. This week, we finished presentations and started working on the College Application essays.
2. Continue reading biographies and be prepared to start speeches on Sept. 27.
3. At this point, your drafts should be complete and you should be gearing up for the final copy.
2. Continue reading biographies and be prepared to start speeches on Sept. 27.
3. At this point, your drafts should be complete and you should be gearing up for the final copy.
Day 6-9: September 3-6, 2013
1. Today we solved some group problems and began work on the Synthesis Project.
2. Synthesis Projects should be ready for Friday. Continue catching up if you've fallen behind..
3. Don't forget to find and begin reading a Biography ASAP!
2. Synthesis Projects should be ready for Friday. Continue catching up if you've fallen behind..
3. Don't forget to find and begin reading a Biography ASAP!
Day 5: August 30, 2013
1. Today we visited the library to get a preview of possible biographies. Choose your book over the weekend and get a head start!_
2. By Tuesday, you should have all "Understanding" and "Explore" Quests complete and be ready for the "Synthesis" Project.
3. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend...and see you at the game tonight!
2. By Tuesday, you should have all "Understanding" and "Explore" Quests complete and be ready for the "Synthesis" Project.
3. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend...and see you at the game tonight!
Day 4: August 29, 2013
1. Today we worked on Understanding Quests 1 and 2 dealing with Education and Technology
2. Continue working on the Understanding Quests including "Are Jobs Obsolete?" and "Writing a College Essay".
3. Library Trip Tomorrow! It's your Last First Trip to the Library!
2. Continue working on the Understanding Quests including "Are Jobs Obsolete?" and "Writing a College Essay".
3. Library Trip Tomorrow! It's your Last First Trip to the Library!
Day 3: August 28, 2013
1. Today we learned how to share (in Google), how to play games (in the Game Lab) and started the first unit: Digital Citizenship
2. At this point, students should have their accounts set and ready to go. Make sure you have saved/shared your Google Drive email address with me!
2. At this point, students should have their accounts set and ready to go. Make sure you have saved/shared your Google Drive email address with me!
Day 2: August 27, 2013
1. A busy day today: We discussed the "culture of fear" in modern grading, reviewed the syllabus, and previewed the 3D Game Lab site.
2. For tomorrow, find a pair of headphones and make a Google Drive account.
3. Feel free to start BYOD..
Day 1: August 26, 2013
1. Today we modeled clay and analyzed it to a higher level.
2. Today students shared their clay creations and compared working with clay to the analysis of literature.
3. Students listened to guidelines on the BYOD policy and signed the consent form.
2. Today students shared their clay creations and compared working with clay to the analysis of literature.
3. Students listened to guidelines on the BYOD policy and signed the consent form.
