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The First Weekend!

9/6/2013

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What a busy week!  All those new faces, new names, new routines...but we made it through!  My computer lab is still not complete, so that is putting a little strain on my technology lessons, but our patience will be rewarded soon with a new wifi connection for the entire lab!  I can't wait for my new promethean board to also be ready.

I am looking into using "Remind101," a computer app that allows me to send text messages to all parents who sign up for free.  I would be able to remind parents of homework assignments and other important information.

I have a busy weekend grading writing and getting ready for next week!  I'm planning on enjoying the sunshine and cool evenings.
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The First Week of School!

8/30/2013

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Here we go!  Another ride on the middle school rollercoaster!  Lots of reading, lots of writing, lots of tech projects!  I hope everyone is sure that their seat belts are fastened tightly!
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The World of Digital Publication

1/27/2013

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    So here we are at the beginning of the second semester confronted with this thing called "digital publication."  So what is it, and why is it important?  Let's start off by saying that you all depend on digital publication in this modern era!  The videos you watch, the books you download, the music you listen to.  They are all forms of digital publication.  They are works of writing or music and they can be accessed digitally.
    We will begin the course off by discussing "blogging."  You are reading a blog right now.  It is my log (journal) created on the web...a we(b log), or BLOG for short.  I can say anything I want here.  I can express opinions or comment on the opinions of others.  I can post useful information or humorous observations.  I can allow others to leave comments on what I have to say!
    Take a second to leave a comment...maybe I'll comment on your comment!

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NEW CLASS POLICY!!!!! PLEASE READ!!!!!!

11/10/2011

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Beginning this week, the start of the 2nd quarter, ALL students are responsible for bellwork assignments EVEN if you are absent!!!  Why?  Well, I am now posting the bellwork on this website!  On the left you will see 2 new pages titled "BELLWORK."  If you are absent, YOU are responsible for completing missing work.  Think about it: you can complete the bellwork at home if you are sick or in the AIP room if you are there!  I will not remind or chase you down for this work.  YOU are the responsible party!  YOU must submit missing assignments by either telling me you completed it and showing me in class OR by sending me an email with an attachment!  I will remind classes of this policy change.  This means that your grade will be affected when you are absent if you don't get caught up upon your return to class.

Mr. Slack
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What's Coming up!

11/2/2011

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Hey everyone,

I will be out of the class on Friday, November 4.  I have a technology conference.  Apparently, there will be some schedule changes coming this week or next, so I don't want to start any projects until we get this settled.  I have an interesting lesson about digital footprints and examining two people's social networking pages.  Click on the "Friday, November 4" tab for the details.

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Slack
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Getting Down to Tech Business

10/25/2011

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Hey everyone! MEAP is over! At least for you.  I have some final MEAP coordinator tasks to complete in the next week and then I am done too! 

I am so glad to be able to dive into technology.  Both grades will be working on the 21 Things projects and I have a couple of fun projects planned before Christmas break. 

Right now I am grading 8th grade web pages on your portfolios.  I need to remind you that an incomplete pages receives an "F".  If you don't complete it by the end of the marking period the grade remains an "F", however, if you complete it AND let me know it is done, I will regrade it and raise your grade!

7th Grade is being graded on basic tasks such as logging into their account, their website and email.

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MEAP Week: October 10-14, 2011

10/9/2011

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Hey Y'all!!!
Are you ready for MEAP?  This week is going to be pretty hectic!  MEAP testing is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.  I am the Junior High's MEAP coordinator, so I will be busy this week.  I will have a sub for those 3 days.  You can check back here each day for your assignments.  You will be completing the same assignments with a sub as you would if I were here.  I will be in the building and be checking in each hour to make sure everyone is on task.
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Go Tigers and Lions!

9/26/2011

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Happy Monday! 
Lots to do this week.  7th grade will be working on the "About Me" Word project!  They will be learning the basics of word processing and creating a final product that will be creative and informative...we are going to also touch on the use of the Design Cycle. 

8th Grade will be getting their online portfolios up to speed by re-working the design and accommodating the new elements of the 21 Things projects.  I am looking forward to the Cedar Point Activity using Bubbl.us!

Just a reminder to all of my students, it is IMPOSSIBLE to do poorly in my class IF: you show up
you listen
you try your best!

Mr. Slack
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