Exploring Tech 2017 SEM 1

Good Morning Class, This is your second to last blog! Tell me what you plan to do over winter break? Will you travel anywhere? Is there anything you are really looking forward to? Will you meet up with relatives you haven't seen in a long time? Tell me about your plans for your two weeks off. Don't forget to include five sentences and a picture. No Typing today!

Gifts are often a focus of Christmas day. Describe the best gift you have GIVEN someone else. Explain who that person was, what you gave them, why you gave them that specific gift, and what made that gift-giving experience special. Or describe the best gift you ever RECEIVED from someone else.  Who gave it to you, what did they give you, why they gave it to you and what made it so special. When you are finished go to Typing Web and complete the lesson titled: "Beginner Wrap-Up" The following students have completed this lesson: ISRAEL ALI BRADLEY LEVI AUSTIN ETHAN Everyone else in the class needs to finish through this lesson!

National App Day is observed annually on December 11.  The word “App” was listed as the word of the year in 2010 by the  American Dialect Society .     Short for Software Application, apps quickly appeared as our mobile cellular phones incorporated smart technologies including processing chips, internet connectivity and touchscreens. Since that time apps have changed how we work, live and play.  They have created thousands of new companies, millions of new jobs and billions of dollars in revenue. For day's blog tell me about your favorite App. What is it? Why is it your favorite? When you are finished, please go to Typing.com and complete the lesson titled "Z and Enter Keys".

Monday, December 7, 2015 Post #31: What is Pearl Harbor Day? On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii. This was the beginning of the United State’s involvement in World War II. Above is photograph of the Memorial. Using research skills on the internet, learn five (5) facts about this event. Summarize the facts in your own words.  When you are done go to Typing Web and complete the lesson titled " Q, Y, and P Keys ". https://code.org/hourofcode/overview

Since it is the holiday season, tell me about your favorite holiday tradition.  What is your favorite activity this time of year?  Do you walk down Christmas Tree Lane?  Do you drink hot cocoa and decorate the tree?  What is your favorite thing to do this time of year and why do you enjoy it?  Don't forget 5 sentences, and post comments on 5 other blogs when you are done. My favorite movie during the holiday season.  It's a Wonderful Life When you finish with your blog go to typing web and take a 3 minute  Typing Test .  Everyone should be finished with all the lessons through  " W, X, and ; Keys "   I will be monitoring your progress!!!! Stay on task! When you are done with Typing Web, we will begin our hour of Code.  Click on the below to create your Hour of Code account. Hour of Code Link

Pretend that you can get each person in your family any Christmas gift you want–even if it is very expensive or difficult to get. What would you give each person and why? When you are finished, go to Typing.com and complete the lesson titled, "Beginner Review 2".