Poetry Project - Your Winter Experience!

Here is Today's Assignment!

One of your Technology Projects for this Quarter is to write an original poem. The poem must be typed using Microsoft Word in the computer lab. The poem must reflect curriculum guidelines, be free of errors, and it must be your original work. Your topic or theme must be related to our recent winter weather.

Elements of the poem must include:
· Page Border: in color and represent poem
· Heading: Name, date, class, teacher’s name as on your assignment sheet, correct punctuation, spelling and grammar.
Your Name, Date, Technology Integration Class – Poetry Project, Mrs. Jefferson

· Title: Large font, print in bold, one line, and/or in word art. The subject of the poem must represent “snow” or your winter storm experience.
· Body of poem: should not to exceed one page, must be at least 16 lines, and must be centered.
· Clipart: must represent topic or subject of poem
· The poem must be one page.
· Readable print- not too fancy.
· Color choice is important
· Do not use all Caps!
· You will be graded on originality, creativity, grammar and each element listed above.

Poetry Project is Due March 12, 2010. You may finish and turn in your project before the due date. Remember do not let your projects pile up. There is more to come.

Let's Listen to some Podcast

Hello Students,

As we create and learn more about podcasting. Let's take a listen to some podcasts from students around the country. Today you will publish a comment about the podcasts you have listened to from the website listed below. When you have finished you must comment to this blog by answering the questions below. To post a comment you must type your comment response, then select Name/URL and add your first name and last initial, then click Post Comment. Complete your tasks ahead of time so that you will have enough time to respond to the blog. You can always go back to these websites at anytime.

Answer the following questions to at least 5 podcast..
There are several podcasts to choose from, on the following sites.
What was your podcast about? (Summarize the podcast)
Was it enjoyable?
Did it capture your attention?
Would you recommend this podcast to some of your friends?
http://millard.esu3.org/willow/radio/listen.html
http://lunchtimeleaders.podomatic.com/
http://www.podkids.com.au/
http://epnweb.org/index.php?request_id=2076&openpod=17#anchor17

Find only five podcast to summarize.

Remember.. you must publish a comment so in order to get credit for doing your work today.

When finished, you may go to any direct site on my bookmark: www.delicious.com/ms.jefferson

Your African Country Project

Your African Country Power Point Project
Each slide should contain the information listed below. Each slide is worth 10 points.
This Project is due next week.

Slide 1
name of your country
your name
Technology Integration Class
Mrs. Jefferson

Slide 2
Your country's flag
description of flag
what each symbol means

Slide 3
President of your country
photo of the president

Slide 4
Information about your country
photo of your country or map
your country's capitol
population
climate

Slide 5
natural resources
what does your country export

Slide 6
your country's cuisine
what foods are available
people's diet

Slide 7
people from your country
photos of people from your country

Slide 8
your country's culture and customs

Slide 9
Places to visit in your country

Slide 10
websites about your country
references and resources

African Countries Power Point Project

Your African Country Power Point Project is due Next week: Here is a refresher on how to format your Presentation:
FORMATTING YOUR PRESENTATION
· Open PowerPoint
· Choose Blank Presentation
· Choose Title Slide Layout
· Apply The Background Of Your Choice
o Click on Format
o Select Background
o Click on the Drop Down Arrow and Select More Colors
o Click on the color of your choice and click OK
o Click either Apply if you want that color to appear only on that individual slide or Click Apply to All if you want that color on all of your slides
· Insert A New Slide
o Click on Insert
o Select New Slide
o Choose Title Only
o Click OK

Here's What's Due!!

Happy New Year Students, I hope that you are ready for a new year and fresh start for 2010. I have listed the remainder of your assignments for class. These assignments must be completed by 1-21-10. Work hard, efficiently, and produce quality work. If you have any questions about any of these assignments please feel free to respond to this blog.

Technology Integration Class Assignments to Complete for Grade
All assignments are due by January 19 and 20, 2010.
(No Exceptions!!)

o The Power of Google.com

o Photo Poster Collage – Individual Project

o Extra Credit Worksheet (Optional – Extra Credit 10 points)

o Scavenger Hunt Test Your Skills

o Africa Scavenger Hunt Worksheet

• African Country Power Point Report

o Typing Test (Final Test Grade)

Here are some websites that will help you with your African Country Power Power Report:
www.netstate.com/states/
http://www.50states.com/
http://www.worldbookonline.com/
http://www.africaguide.com/afmap.htm
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/words/countries_af.htm (capitols and flags)
http://www.factmonster.com/
www.sheppardsoftware.com/african_geography.htm
http://www.usembassy.gov/

Watch this video in your spare time to learn more about kids your age who live in Africa : http://video.pbs.org/video/1248818700/