Wednesday

First: 

Today you are going to look at another type of note taking, mind mapping.

 

In blog post write a little about mind mapping. How does the method work? When could you use it? What do you like about it? What don't you like about it? Are there any questions you have about the process?

I would like you to find some images of mind mapping examples and include them in your post.

Next:

 I want you to search out a method of note taking that you think is pretty awesome, or a set of tips on note taking that is especially helpful.

Search YouTube or other video site for a video on note taking. Create a new blog post introducing the method or set of tips and why you think other people should watch the video. Embed the video in your blog post.

Last:

1. Take a few minutes to look over your classmates blogs. Here is the list.

2. Choose four blogs to comment on. When you comment on a blog you need to say something you like about the post and ask them a follow-up question. (Any negative comments will result in consequences)

3. On your own blog respond to your comments and questions as you receive them from your classmates.

Cornell Notes

 First, finish up any posts that are incomplete from last week.

Then...I want you to work on improving your blog a bit.

Here is a link to a YouTube channel full of tutorials. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFbogLJ2e0r599XU6lII9qKwVE1msQ9EM His voice is a little hard to listen to, but he has good information. Just pick a few videos to watch and then try one of the tips on your blog.

Then you are going to look at a note taking method. 

While you may not realize how important it is now, note taking is an essential skill for college and really for the rest of high school. There are many different styles of note taking, and ways to improve your current note taking. We are going to start with Cornell Notes.

Start by watching this video...

 

In blog post write a little about Cornell notes. How does the method work? When could you use it? What do you like about it? What don't you like about it? Are there any questions you have about the process?

Lastly, I would like you to write about how the first month of school is going. Respond in detail (long answers) to each of the following questions:

1. What has been the best part of school?
2. What has been the most frustrating part?
3. Have you kept the same study habits from 8th grade or have you tried anything new?
4. What class are you most looking forward to? Why?
5. What class do you think will be the hardest for you? Why?
6. What have you noticed is different about being in high school? Do you like it more or less than junior high?

Friday

 Today will be the 2nd post of 4 in your first series. Remember that you must write at least 250 words and include one picture or video. 

Forms, Drawings, and Resources

First I would like you to play with another one of the Google Apps- Google Forms.

Here is a video that explains how to use forms.

 
On your blog please come up with a fun form for your classmates to respond to. Keep it appropriate, but it can be silly like favorite food or sports.

Next please watch this tutorial...




Then I want you to create a google drawing. For today you can make it anything you want. The goal is to play with the features of google drawing so you know how to use it. Embed your drawing in a new blog post.


Your last task is to think about using the internet as a resource for your classes. Write out your class schedule for the day and write out one or two online resources that you could use to help you succeed in that class. Here is an example with the classes I teach. (I am not including links in my example, but I want you to have links in your post) Please be creative and look for sites, games, and resources that are beyond the obvious.

7th Grade World History
    Quizlet
    RenWeb
8th Grade US History
    Quizlet
    RenWeb
    National Archives
World History
    Khan Academy- World History
Applied Study Skills
    YouTube Tutorials
Washington State History
    Washington State History Museum Website
US History
    history.org

Internet Safety and Google Slides

Step 1: Read these articles

Please read the following 2 articles about internet safety.

One of them is more about practical safety and the other addresses our conduct online.

Write a blog post that summarizes the two articles and includes at least 2 things you learned from reading

them.

https://cliqz.com/en/magazine/10-tips-better-internet-safety (I like their use of the word dubious)

https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/how-should-christians-comment-online

Step 2: Make a Google Slideshow

In Google slides create a slideshow about internet safety.

It should be at least 10 slides, have at least 10 pictures and be visually appealing.

Be sure to include an introduction slide and a slide that has a bibliography with sources for any

information you may have gotten from other websites.

The idea is that you are taking the list of things you made yesterday and moving them into a slide show.

Step 3: Create a new blog post and embed your slideshow into the post.

If you are not sure how to do that here are some instructions GO HERE

Tuesday- SMART Goals and Social Media

Begin today by watching this short video...(wait for me and we will watch it together)

 Now I would like you to create 3 SMART goals for yourself. Each goal should be clearly a SMART goal, meaning that it is specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time bound. 

After you have written your SMART goals please read the following article and respond. 

https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/smartphone-addiction-and-our-spiritual-add

Begin by writing 3-5 sentences with a summary of the article. Then answer the following questions: How would you characterize your current relationship with social media? Healthy? Unhealthy? Why? What do you think of the solutions that the author offers? Are any of them something you might try? What good things do you think can come from our use of social media and technology?

Monday- Time Management Continued

Today I would like you to explore some apps and websites that help support good time management skills. This website has a list https://www.topuniversities.com/blog/best-time-management-apps-studentsThis website has another list https://www.wm.edu/offices/deanofstudents/services/studentaccessibilityservices/resources1/studentresources/apps/index.php

Look through the two lists and choose one app or website to read and learn more about.

In a blog post respond to the following:

What app/website did you choose?

What does it do?

How do you get it?

How do you think it could help someone better manage their time??

Include at least one picture in your blog post and at least one link where people can find more information about the app.

Free Post Friday

 Every Friday you will have the opportunity to write about any topic that interests you. For 1st Quarter you will write 2 series with 4 posts in each series. For the topic you choose your goal is to inform people about a topic that interests you. Your posts will be 250 words and include at least one picture or video. You should include information from outside sources, which will mean you may need to spend a little time doing research. Consider how you will make your post into a series. Here are some examples of 4 part series you could write about:

Raising Chickens

Part 1- Friendly Breeds

Part 2- Necessary Supplies

Part 3- Setting up Your Coop

Part 4- Daily Care and Fun

Planning the Ultimate Vacation to Italy

Part 1- Building Your Itinerary

Part 2- Airfare, Hotel, and Budget

Part 3- EATING ALL THE FOOD

Part 4- Planning for the Unexpected

Everything You Need to Know About the Mariners

Part 1: History

Part 2: Coaching Staff

Part 3: Famous Players

Part 4: Mascots, Logos, and Uniforms

You can really write about anything that interests you as long as it is school appropriate.

TED Talk

 Today you are going to begin by watching the TED talk below (we are going to watch this as a class to just wait for me ). When you have finished please respond to the following questions in a new blog post.

• What is one new thing you learned after watching this TED talk?

• What can you do to plan your time so that it reflects your most important priorities and so you feel good about the way you spend it?

• What might be difficult in doing so?

• Who can support you in managing your time well?

Wednesday Dynamic Calendar

 Follow the instructions to make a dynamic calendar, you may make it a more interesting color and change the fonts as well. Please make it for 2021 and share your completed doc with me. 

Here are the instructions: Dynamic Calendar

Google Calendar

One way to help manage your time well is to use Google Calendar. There are many features of Google Calendar that can be useful to you now as a student and in the future. 

Below you will find two links that will explain how to set up and use Google Calendar as a homework planner. I would like you to follow the instructions and set up your Calendar.  

https://readingwritingtutor.com/2017/01/29/how-to-use-google-calendar-as-your-homework-planner/

https://readingwritingtutor.com/2017/01/30/how-to-use-google-calendar-as-your-homework-planner-part-2/

After you have finished post on your blog about using Google Calendar. How do you see yourself using it? What are the benefits of using Calendar? What are the drawbacks?

Time Management 9/13

 Make a new blog post about Time Management and answer the following questions:

How do you manage your time? Do you use a planner or calendar? Do your parents manage your time for you? What are some areas of time management that you could do better with?
Include in your post what the Bible says about time. Use www.biblegateway.com as a resource.

Your post should be between 100-200 words.

Digital Citizenship 9/10

 

1. Finish creating your blog or spend a few minutes on formatting your blog. 
2. Send me an email with a link to your blog if you did not yesterday. 
3. Google the term "Digital Citizenship" and create a new Blog Post about what it means. Your post should be at least 100 words. 
4. Part of being a good digital citizen is being able to search the internet well...and not come up with results you didn't intend. Read this help guide to Google searches (https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/134479?hl=en). 
5. After you have read that article start a blog post and write out one new thing you learned.
6. Another helpful tool in the world of searching is Google Scholar. Read about it here https://scholar.google.com/intl/en/scholar/help.html
7. After reading about how to use Google Scholar search for an article on Time Management that relates to high school students. On the same blog post explain what Google Scholar is and put a link to the article you found. 
8. With any time you have remaining in class read this article (Forbes)