February 29th, 2016 to March 4th, 2016

WOOOOO HOOOOOOO!  YESSSS! Can you tell how excited Mrs. Torres is?   IT's a WRAP with our Writing Assignment!

Station 1

We will start a new coding script called  Java. 
Students please sing in
Grade 6 MWF
http://codecombat.com/courses?_cc=EggTrueYes

Grade 7 MWF
http://codecombat.com/courses?_cc=SwimSharpDish

Grade 7 T- TH
http://codecombat.com/courses?_cc=WatchLongFire

Grade 8 M-W-F
http://codecombat.com/courses?_cc=SpeedHandSpace

Grade 8 T- TH
http://codecombat.com/courses?_cc=FastParkParty

Station 2

www.typing.com

Station 3
Go to Google Classrooom to Travel Brochure Assignment

Station 4
Coding  (Remember to go to Course 2 in Code Studio)
Please go to:
Grade 6 MWF
https://studio.code.org/sections/DHEIKF
Grade 7 MWF
https://studio.code.org/sections/KPPVOP
Grade 8 MWF
http://studio.code.org/sections/DUOHSS
Grade 7 T TH
http://studio.code.org/sections/ADDABE
Grade 8 T TH
http://studio.code.org/sections/XAPZXM

February 22nd to February 26th

Some of you have posted your work in Google Classroom, others are finishing your writing, please continue to do so and turn in your assignment in Google Classroom



Station 1

We will start a new coding script called  Java. 
Students please sing in
Grade 6 MWF
http://codecombat.com/courses?_cc=EggTrueYes

Grade 7 MWF
http://codecombat.com/courses?_cc=SwimSharpDish

Grade 7 T- TH
http://codecombat.com/courses?_cc=WatchLongFire

Grade 8 M-W-F
http://codecombat.com/courses?_cc=SpeedHandSpace

Grade 8 T- TH
http://codecombat.com/courses?_cc=FastParkParty

Station 2

www.typing.com



Station 3
We will learn how to  make a brochure using Google Docs.  Before we start Create a google doc and answer the following questions:
1.  If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
2.  Go to Google Search and identify 3 tourists attractions.
3.  Go to Google Map to each attraction.



Station 4
Coding  (Remember to go to Course 2 in Code Studio)
Please go to:
Grade 6 MWF
https://studio.code.org/sections/DHEIKF
Grade 7 MWF
https://studio.code.org/sections/KPPVOP
Grade 8 MWF
http://studio.code.org/sections/DUOHSS
Grade 7 T TH
http://studio.code.org/sections/ADDABE

Grade 8 T TH

http://studio.code.org/sections/XAPZXM

February 8th - February 12th, 2016

Some of you are finishing your writing, please continue to do so.  We are starting our rotations again.  You will start at your table station when the timer goes off you can go to your writing (if you are done please stay in your station work.



Station 1

We will start a new coding script called  Java.
Students please sing in
Grade 6 MWF
http://codecombat.com/courses?_cc=EggTrueYes

Grade 7 MWF
http://codecombat.com/courses?_cc=SwimSharpDish

Grade 7 T- TH
http://codecombat.com/courses?_cc=WatchLongFire

Grade 8 M-W-F
http://codecombat.com/courses?_cc=SpeedHandSpace

Grade 8 T- TH
http://codecombat.com/courses?_cc=FastParkParty

Station 2

www.typing.com



Station 3
Objectives:
Students will be able to ... • reflect on their own impressions of digital drama. 
• compare underlying messages about drama on reality TV with “real world” digital drama among young teens.
 • think critically about the gender stereotypes associated with drama.

Follow directions on assignment placed at your table After

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/lesson/the-reality-of-digital-drama-6-8

Complete The Reality of Digital Drama and the Quiz.

Station 4
Coding  (Remember to go to Course 2 in Code Studio)
Please go to:
Grade 6 MWF
https://studio.code.org/sections/DHEIKF
Grade 7 MWF
https://studio.code.org/sections/KPPVOP
Grade 8 MWF
http://studio.code.org/sections/DUOHSS
Grade 7 T TH
http://studio.code.org/sections/ADDABE

Grade 8 T TH

http://studio.code.org/sections/XAPZXM

February 1 st - February 5th, 2016

Congrats! FTC Robotics Team!
You rocked this weekend at the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!  I'm so PROUD of all of you!
We will have a CELEBRATION!!!!!!

Many of you have done a great job with your writing.  Please remember to share it with a classmate and my self so we can  comment on it.  If your are done with your writing  and have shared it.  Please go to station 5 this week.

STATIONS 1-4  :  Today we will keep working on our Argumentative Writing and haring it with our classmates.




STATION 5:
Objectives:
Students will be able to ... • reflect on their own impressions of digital drama. 
• compare underlying messages about drama on reality TV with “real world” digital drama among young teens.
 • think critically about the gender stereotypes associated with drama.




Follow directions on assignment placed at your table After

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/lesson/the-reality-of-digital-drama-6-8


Complete The Reality of Digital Drama and the Quiz.

Let's have a great week!!

January 19th - January 22nd

This is is a short one, let's make up for the lost time!  We are off the ground and running with our Argumentative Writing Assignment.  .    
Remember to go back to the main article, mentor text and rubric!  You need all these tools to complete this assignment.
Remember I am her for you.  This week you can see me from 7:0 to 8:00 in B2.  Also, just let me know if you want to come to the Technology during your Lunch for a Working lunch.

END OF THE QUARTER IS NEXT WEEK IF YOU NEED TO MAKE UP WORK, COME SEE ME! DO NOT WAIT ANY LONGER, WE CAN ARRANGE A TIME FOR YOU TO MAKE UP YOUR WORK


This week's stations:

Station 1 - 3
In this Station we will write an Argumentative Essay.  
Video link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lzGy5gizKg

Then choose one of the following topics:  After selecting your topic write your claim, then using a bullet format write evidence from the article to use as evidence in your essay.  You will also find additional links to other articles related to your topic, read them if you need more information.


1) How Well Do You Think Standardized Tests Measure Your Abilities?
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/09/how-well-do-you-think-standardized-tests-measure-your-abilities/

http://www.debate.org/opinions/are-examinations-a-fair-gauge-of-a-students-ability

2) Apple CEO: More computer science and coding education needed
http://tweentribune.com/article/tween56/apple-ceo-more-computer-science-and-coding-education-needed/

http://www.debate.org/opinions/should-schools-do-more-to-expose-kids-to-computer-science

3)  Should Students Be Able to Grade Their Teachers?
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/should-students-be-able-to-grade-their-teachers/
http://www.debate.org/opinions/is-it-right-for-students-to-be-able-to-grade-their-teachers

Spanish Link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lTuwoKy6IhR4k6J9RmtZMj24dou1FooIaxEkQ__xmjg/edit?usp=sharing
4) Do Schools Provide Students With Enough Opportunities to Be Creative?
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/27/do-schools-provide-students-with-enough-opportunities-to-be-creative/

http://www.debate.org/opinions/should-creativity-be-taught-in-schools

The same way we used a rubric in our prior project , attached is the link to the rubric for this piece of writing. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YJ_74JUNzIj1BlfKTN0IvEwa31kns1A9ihSuISahTqc/edit?usp=sharing

  The next step is using Google Docs, become familiar with different tools, share our work with our group to comment on it.  Remember to be a good digital citizen, respect other's work and use your own words.(EACH ONE OF YOU IS UNIQUE, SHARE YOUR POINT OF VIEW)


Station 2

Typing
www.typing.com  
Access your account so your activity and progress can be recorded, I look at the data. At the end of the session, take the one minute test.


Station 4

Coding  (Remember to go to Course 2 in Code Studio)
Please go to:
Grade 6 MWF
https://studio.code.org/sections/DHEIKF
Grade 7 MWF
https://studio.code.org/sections/KPPVOP
Grade 8 MWF
http://studio.code.org/sections/DUOHSS
Grade 7 T TH
http://studio.code.org/sections/ADDABE

Grade 8 T TH

http://studio.code.org/sections/XAPZXM

Week January 11- 15

Hello Technology Class,
Many new things are coming to technology, but first our Argumentative Writing needs to be completed.  The deadline will be 2/1/16.   Remember that you can come see me during your lunch and that I stay late on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This week I have breakfast duty so I will not be available before school.

Station 1 -3
In this Station we will write an Argumentative Essay.  
If you have not done this please, click on the following link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lzGy5gizKg

Then choose one of the following topics:  After selecting your topic write your claim, then using a bullet format write evidence from the article to use as evidence in your essay.  You will also find additional links to other articles related to your topic, read them if you need more information.


1) How Well Do You Think Standardized Tests Measure Your Abilities?
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/09/how-well-do-you-think-standardized-tests-measure-your-abilities/
2) Apple CEO: More computer science and coding education needed
http://tweentribune.com/article/tween56/apple-ceo-more-computer-science-and-coding-education-needed/

3)  Should Students Be Able to Grade Their Teachers?
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/should-students-be-able-to-grade-their-teachers/

4) Do Schools Provide Students With Enough Opportunities to Be Creative?
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/27/do-schools-provide-students-with-enough-opportunities-to-be-creative/



The same way we used a rubric in our prior project , attached is the link to the rubric for this piece of writing. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YJ_74JUNzIj1BlfKTN0IvEwa31kns1A9ihSuISahTqc/edit?usp=sharing

  The next step is using Google Docs, become familiar with different tools, share our work with our group to comment on it.  Remember to be a good digital citizen, respect other's work and use your own words.(EACH ONE OF YOU IS UNIQUE, SHARE YOUR POINT OF VIEW)Station 2

Typing
www.typing.com  
Access your account so your activity and progress can be recorded, I look at the data. At the end of the session, take the one minute test.


Station 4

Coding  (Remember to go to Course 2 in Code Studio)
Please go to:

Grade 6 MWF
https://studio.code.org/sections/DHEIKF

Grade 7 MWF
https://studio.code.org/sections/KPPVOP

Grade 8 MWF
http://studio.code.org/sections/DUOHSS

Grade 7 T TH
http://studio.code.org/sections/ADDABE

Grade 8 T TH

http://studio.code.org/sections/XAPZXM

Happy New Year!!!!

Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!

The New Year is here!
I am looking forward to a year filled with Learning Opportunities and projects!

Please let me know what interests you, so it can be included in our upcoming projects.






Station 1 -3
In this Station we will write an Argumentative Essay.  First, click on the following link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lzGy5gizKg

Then choose one of the following topics:

1) How Well Do You Think Standardized Tests Measure Your Abilities?
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/09/how-well-do-you-think-standardized-tests-measure-your-abilities/
2) Apple CEO: More computer science and coding education needed
http://tweentribune.com/article/tween56/apple-ceo-more-computer-science-and-coding-education-needed/

3)  Should Students Be Able to Grade Their Teachers?
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/should-students-be-able-to-grade-their-teachers/

4) Do Schools Provide Students With Enough Opportunities to Be Creative?
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/27/do-schools-provide-students-with-enough-opportunities-to-be-creative/




Station 2

Typing
www.typing.com


Station 4

Coding  (Remember to go to Course 2 in Code Studio)
Please go to:

Grade 6 MWF
https://studio.code.org/sections/DHEIKF

Grade 7 MWF
https://studio.code.org/sections/KPPVOP

Grade 8 MWF
http://studio.code.org/sections/DUOHSS

Grade 7 T TH
http://studio.code.org/sections/ADDABE

Grade 8 T TH

http://studio.code.org/sections/XAPZXM