[Daily Agenda] Thursday, August 23, 2018

Topic

Rituals and Routines

Essential Questions

1. How do I access and use OneDrive?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Race two races on NitroType.
4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [10-15 Minutes]

Students will view a demonstration on accessing OneDrive as well as uploading and downloading files from OneDrive.

Students will view a demonstration on how to upload and delete files from Focus.

Students will learn how to setup their journal for this class. Click here to view the instructions.

Work [20-25 Minutes]

Setup your classroom journal by following these instructions.

Finish working on Student Intro. PowerPoint.

Begin working on Vocab-Shmocab #00: Computing Fundamentals and Vocab-Shmocab #01: Computer Components. Students that completed these assignments in ICT-2 can re-submit it for this year.

Begin working on Draw Something 20.

Begin working on Let's Play: Super Mario Bros.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Digital Art] Draw Something 20: Freestyle

Background Info.

For this Draw Something, students are free to create an image of anything you choose. Programs you can use for this project are:

1. Paint.net
2. Krita
3. Adobe Photoshop

Content Rubric

• FIRST NAME and LAST INITIAL only placed in bottom right corner. [5 Points]
• Demonstrates significant investment of time and effort. (Subjective) [10 Points]

Process Rubric

• File name is lastname_firstname_drawsomething20 [5 Points]
• File format is Portable Network Graphics (.png), JPEG (.jpg), Paint.net, or Adobe Photoshop (.psd) [5 Points]
• Submitted to Focus OR shared via OneDrive no later than 09/07/2018 at 11:59PM. [10 Points]

Estimated Time for Completion: 2 Class Periods [60-90 Minutes]

[Let's Play] Super Mario Bros.

Background

Gaming and game design is one of the standards for this class. Designing high quality games requires that you play games too! If you were training to be a chef, you would eat a lot of food. The same idea applies here. For this assignment, students will have some time to play one of the greatest games of all time: Super Mario Bros. It was created by a team lead by Shigeru Miyamoto.

In North America, Super Mario Bros. was released alongside the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1985. It was the first of many games in one of the most popular gaming franchises of all time.

Please read one of the following reviews of the game, check out this GameSpot review or this GameTyrant review. You can also find your own review.

The following video shows game play from every Super Mario Bros. game released over the first 25 years.

Pre-Play Quiz

Before playing the game, students need to score 70% or better on the Pre-Play Quiz in Focus. Students can use any resources available to them including search engines, game magazines, books, or newspapers but please do not share answers / talk during the quiz. Students will be allowed one re-take.

Students cannot complete the pre-play quiz until they have submitted the My Favorite Noun project.

Playing the Game

The basic game is to move through the level to right of the screen while avoiding and defeating enemies. Each world is timed, if you do not finish before time is up you will lose a life. The faster you finish the more points you score. At the end of most worlds is a flagpole. The higher on the flagpole you jump the more points you score. Some levels have a boss you must defeat to continue in the game.

Please click this link to access a scanned copy of the original game manual. If you have never played the game before it is strongly suggested to read this at least once.

1. Students will play in pairs for 15 minutes.
2. Player One will play first and controls Mario. Player One plays until they lose a life or finish the game.
3. Player Two will play after Player One loses a life. Player Two will also play until they lose a life or finish the game.
4. Play will alternate between the two players until 15 minutes have passed.
5. Keep track of the highest level world you reach in the game. For example, World 2-2 or World 9-1.
6. If all players lose their lives, restart the game and switch Player One and Player Two.

Post-Play Survey [Coming Soon]

After playing the game, please complete the Post-Play Survey.

[In Your Journal] Journal Set-Up Instructions

Table of Contents

The first four pages (two sheets, front and back) will serve as the table of contents for your journal.

1. At the top of each of these pages write "Table of Contents".
2. At the top of the left margin write "Date".
3. At the top of the center section write "Assignment".
4. At the top of the right margin write "Page".

Page Divider

The page immediately after the Table of Contents will serve as a page divider.

1. Fold the page in half by folding the right side of the paper over towards the spine.

2. Fold the top and bottom corners inwards towards the spine.

3. Fold the right hand side inwards again towards the spine.
   • Do not fold the paper in to the spine.
   • Press the paper as flat as possible.
   

Do not worry about getting the divider exactly perfect. The most important thing is that it folds as flat as possible.

Page Numbers

After the divider, begin numbering your pages in the outside corner.

1. Right hand pages will be numbered in the top right.
2. Left hand pages will be numbered in the top left.
3. Your first page number should be "00". Number through page 10 for right now.

[Daily Agenda] Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Topic

Rituals and Routines

Essential Questions

1. How do I access and use OneDrive?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Race two races on NitroType.
4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [10-15 Minutes]

Students will view a demonstration on accessing OneDrive as well as uploading and downloading files from OneDrive.

Students will also view a demonstration on how to upload and delete files from Focus.

Work [20-25 Minutes]

Finish working on Student Intro. PowerPoint.

Begin working on Vocab-Shmocab #00: Computing Fundamentals and Vocab-Shmocab #01: Computer Components. Students that completed these assignments in ICT-2 can re-submit it for this year.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[In Your Journal] Vocab-Shmocab #01: Computer Components

The following vocabulary terms are the most common components found in modern computers. Please copy and define the following information into your journal. You are allowed to abbreviate as necessary.

1. If you are given the VOCABULARY TERM you must find the DEFINITION.
2. If you are given the DEFINITION you must find the VOCABULARY TERM.

Some definitions can be found here and here. The other definitions will require effort on your part to find.

Vocabulary Terms

1. motherboard:
2. ___: the main processor of the computer, controls all functions of the computer.
3. RAM:
4. ___: write protected memory that usually contains instructions for starting the computer.
5. hard drive:
6. optical drive:
7. input device:
8. output device:
9. _____ ______: supplies and regulates the electricity for the computer.
10. computer case:

Content Rubric

• Each completed vocabulary term and definition is worth 1 point.

Process Rubric

• These vocabulary terms are due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.

[In Your Journal] Vocab-Shmocab #00: Computing Fundamentals

The following vocabulary terms are fundamental to understanding computing. Please copy and define the following vocabulary terms. You may abbreviate as necessary.

1. If you are given the VOCABULARY TERM you must find the DEFINITION.
2. If you are given the DEFINITION you must find the VOCABULARY TERM.

Vocabulary Terms

1. algorithm:
2. binary digit (bit):
3. ____: a series of eight bits.
4. ________: 1,024 bytes.
5. ________: 1,048,576 bytes
6. ________: 1,073,741,824 bytes
7. computer:
8. data:
9. file:
10. directory (folder):
11. (computer) program:
12. ________: transfer of information from another computer/device to your computer/device.
13. ________: transfer of information to another computer/device from your computer/device.

Content Rubric

• Each completed vocabulary term and definition is worth 1 point.

Process Rubric

• These vocabulary terms are due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.

[Daily Agenda] Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Topic

District Baseline Testing

Essential Questions

1. What are the testing procedures in Mr. Kelley's class?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [3-5 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Race three races on NitroType.
4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:

1. Get a cardboard testing divider if told.

Instruction [5-10 Minutes]

Students will discuss the testing procedures in class today.

Work [25-30 Minutes]

Students will take the district baseline test for this course today during class.

The First E-mail Assignment is due tonight by 11:59PM. If you have not completed it yet please do so today.

Continue working on the Student Intro. Presentation.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Daily Agenda] Monday, August 20, 2018

Topic

District Baseline Testing

Essential Questions

1. What are the testing procedures in Mr. Kelley's class?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [3-5 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Race three races on NitroType.
4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Today you should:

1. Get a cardboard testing divider if told.

Instruction [5-10 Minutes]

Students will discuss the testing procedures in class today.

Work [25-30 Minutes]

Students will take the district baseline test for this course today during class.

The First E-mail Assignment is due tonight by 11:59PM. If you have not completed it yet please do so today.

Continue working on the Student Intro. Presentation.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Digital Art] Class Blog Logo

Information

Each year students are given the opportunity to design the logo for the class blog. There are simple requirements for the logo posted below. All students that make an honest attempt creating a high quality logo receive extra credit. Students that have their logo selected for the blog will receive additional points.

Blog logo images will rotate at progress reports and report cards.

The logo requirements are as follows:

1. Image must be 950 pixels wide by 375 pixels high.
   • Students can download a template for Paint.net or Krita.
2. Logo should incorporate technology, information, education, and / or gaming.
3. Logo should include the text: "Mr. Kelley's Digital Discoveries" using a legible font.
4. Logo should include student's FIRST NAME and LAST INITIAL only in the bottom right corner of the image.

Students that make an honest attempt at creating a logo will receive extra credit. The logos that are chosen for the blog will receive an additional reward.

Please upload your logo to the drop box in Focus.