Sunday, September 6, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
June 23
Hooray! We have finished the assessed portion of our program. Now, on to the next step.
Let's do an independent investigation.
Answer the following questions and then let's take a few minutes to discuss your findings.
1. What is Web 2.0? Find a definition for this term and be prepared to explain to others.
2. You are all bloggers - that is each of you has a blog for educational purposes. What other purposes are there for blogs? Find 2 different types of blogs.
3. What is a wiki? What is the purpose? Watch this video to gain some ideas of how YOU could use a wiki: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY&feature=fvst (Do you think we could make a cool video like this?) How could you use a wiki for educational purposes?
Sunday, June 21, 2009
June 22
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
June 15, 16
EVALUATE (Criterion E) Maximum 6
Students are expected to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification in an objective manner based on testing, and to evaluate its impact on life, society and/or the environment. They are expected to explain how the product/solution could be improved as a result of these evaluations.
Students are expected to evaluate their own performance at each stage of the design cycle and to suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.
To get a 6 the student: evaluates the success of the product/solution considering the results of testing, and the views of the user. The student evaluates their own performance at some stages of the design cycle and considers improvements. The student considers the impact of the product/solution on life, society and/or the environment.
June 9
After finishing your webpage, please put it online.
Unfortunately, Geocities is no longer available. The replacement is: www.bravenet.com. Open a FREE account. If you need to insert a postal code use this one: 2765-421
Monday, June 1, 2009
June 1, 2
Sunday, May 24, 2009
May 25, 26
To get a 6 the student: uses appropriate techniques and equipment. The student follows the majority of the plan and mentions any modifications made, resulting in a product/solution of appropriate quality using the resources available.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Deadline Information/Policy
Work should be handed in on due date.
If for some reason it isn't (example- the bell rang and therefore didn't have time to put work on the teacher's Pen Drive), the work MUST be submitted at the beginning of the next class.
All work MUST be saved into your folder on the school's server - EVEN if the work was done on a computer outside the school's network (example - at home).
May 18, 19
Sunday, May 10, 2009
May 11, 12
Year 9 - Now let's move on to the plan. The due date is May 12 at the end of class.
Plan - Criterion C Maximum 6
To get a 6: the student produces a plan that contains a number of logical steps that include resources and time. The student evaluates the plan and attempts to justify any modifications.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Sunday, May 3, 2009
May 4, 5
Sunday, April 26, 2009
April 27, 28
Students are expected to generate several feasible design that meet the design specification and to evaluate these against the design specification.
Students are then expected to select one design, justify their choice and evaluate this in detail against the design specification.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
April 21
Monday, April 20, 2009
April 20
Monday, March 30, 2009
March 31
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
March 24
Year 9 - Hope you had a good day yesterday.
Today we want to finish up the Design Brief and continue along the Investigation.
The third part of the Investigate is: Formulate a Design Specification. But what is a Design Specification - let's brainstorm that now:
Based on your RESEARCH I would like you to: 1) list at least 5 items that you can include on your Design Specification; 2) create a "detailed" list (Say WHY you will include these items); 3) create a "test" which will be used later in the term to TEST your product against the Design Specification.
We need to finish with all of this and hand in your Investigate on Monday, March 30. So let's go!
Remember, deadlines are deadlines!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
FYI (for your information)
You can access it by clicking on View (which is located in the tool bar at the top of the page). Then scroll down and click on Source. Presto! You will see the source code.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
March 16
- Investigate - March 30
- Design - May 4
- Plan - May 11
- Create - June 1
- Evaluate - June 15
Now, let's continue with the Investigation:-)
Develop a Design Brief
-Create questions to "drive" your investigation - (some logical questions that would have you research HTML to fully understand it-What is HTML? Who created HTML and why? How does HTML work?) Don't worry about doing a tutorial at the time because we will do one a little later in the term.
- Research the author/artist/musician/historical figure that you have chosen. (Select images, you tube links, texts, etc. that you will include (or possibly inlcude) on your page.
- Research 3 similar websites to gain ideas for your own page and analyze findings (look at colour scheme, images, text, links, organization).
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
March 10
Before we begin the Investigation - let's look at what previous students have created: http://www.geocities.com/rddietrich/yr9index.html
Now, back to the Investigation . . .
Develop a Design Brief
-Create questions to "drive" your investigation - (some logical questions that would have you research HTML to fully understand it-What is HTML? Who created HTML and why? How does HTML work?) Don't worry about doing a tutorial at the time because we will do one a little later in the term.
- Research the author/artist/musician/historical figure that you have chosen. (Select images, you tube links, texts, etc. that you will include (or possibly inlcude) on your page.
- Research 3 similar websites to gain ideas for your own page and analyze findings (look at colour scheme, images, text, links, organization).
Saturday, March 7, 2009
March 9
Year 8 - Welcome to Computer Technology. We have a fun but intensive project for Term 3. You will be creating an HTML page.
Before we begin let's look at the Unit of Work:http://docs.google.com/Docid=dgg4pbx8_32gbss3qcg
and the Assessment Criteria: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dgg4pbx8_36gpj2vncn
Let's start our Investigation (Criterion A) Remember that the Investigate has 3 sections: Identify the Problem, Develop a Design Brief, and Formulate a Design Specification.
Today, we will begin by Identifying the Problem. Open a Word 2007 document; put your name at the top of the page, then write the word "INVESTIGATE" in all caps. Explain the problem and discuss its relevance. Describe the problem in your own words and offer a solution. Also relate the problem to Areas of Interaction.
Next, let's begin looking some Internet Basics.
After looking at the handout, please answer the following questions on the reverse side of the handout. 1) Do you use the internet? 2) How do you use it? (e-mails? chats? research?) 3) What is your favorite thing to do on the internet? 4) If you could make a web page to share information about an author/artist/musician/historical figure who would you choose?
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
March 3
Students are expected to evaluate their own performance at each stage of the design cycle and to suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
March 2
First of all each of you has to finish creating his/her html page.
Next, we have to put them online. It's not hard to do that but there are lots of steps involved. I would rather if we all did it at once (to be more efficient).
Open Microsoft Internet Explorer and type in the address http://geocities.yahoo.com
Press Enter
On the page locate the Sign Up Now link
Complete the registration form
After the form is complete a box appears that asks for the account password. Key this information in and then click Continue
A license agrement is displayed. Read the info and then click I Accept
As advertising is placed on the page when the Choose a Topic screen is displayed choose Schools and Education to ensure appropraite banners appear on the site.
Click the Submit This Form button
A dialog box appears that summarizes account information. Print this sheet. Write the password on it. Put it in a safe place.
Click the Build your page now! link
Open the File Manager
Click the Manage tab
Locate the File Manager link and click on it
Clcik the Open File Manager link
Upload the Files
Click the Upload Files button in the main directory.
Click the Browse button beside the first box
Click the drop down arrow beside the Look in box and go to the html folder in your file on the school's server.
Select the file named index and then click Open
Click the Browse button in the second box, and this time select a picture file
Continue to select until all the files that support your page are uploaded
Look at your Web Page on the Internet
Click the View My Site hyperlink
You will see your webpage. (There will be advertising on the right.)
Hooray! You did it!
PS: You can find this info located in the sidebar (Putting the Web Page Online - Instructions)
Sunday, February 15, 2009
February 16, 17
Year 9 - it's time to put all that knowledge to use! It's time to create your page;-)
CREATE (Criterion D) - Maximum 6
Students are expected to document, with a series of photographs or a video and a dated record, the process of making their product/solution, including when and how they use tools, materials and techniques. Students are expected to follow their plan, to evaluate the plan and to justify any changes they make to the plan while they are creating the product/solution.
Sutdents will sometimes embark upon a very ambitious project, or they may encounter unforeseen circumstances. In some circumstances a product/solution that is incomplete or does not function fully can still achieve one of the levels awarded for this criterion.
To receive full marks: The student uses appropriate techniques and equipment. The student follows the majority of the plan and mentions any modifications made, resulting in a product/solution of appropraiate quality using the resources available.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
February 9, 10
Now, on to Plan (Criterion C)
Students are expected to construct a plan to create their chosen product/solution that has a series of logical steps, and that makes effective use of resources and time.
Students are expected to evaluate the plan and justify any modifications to the design.
To get full marks (6): The student produces a plan that contains a number of logical steps that include resources and time. The student evaluates the plan and attempts to justify any modifictions.
Monday, February 2, 2009
how to create scrolling text (marquee)
Year 9 - Some HTML Tips
to make the text scroll use the following code:
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
February 2, 3
Thursday, January 22, 2009
January 26, 27
Year 9 - Let's see how much you remember from the HTML tutorial. Click here to take a little quiz to reinforce your learning. Please sign in using your correct name as I will be recording your scores. Everyone is required to take this quiz;-) (The score will be recorded in my gradebook.)
HTML - Decode the Meanings
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1648334.html
January 27
Before we move on to Design: 1) Complete the worksheet "Be An HTML Detective" and 2) Start an Avalance Web Page
DESIGN
-Students are expected to generate several feasible design that meet the design specification and to evaluate these against the design specification.
-Students are then expected to select one design, justify their choice and evaluate this in detail against the design specification.
To receive full marks (6): The student generates a range of feasible designs, and attempts to evaluate them against the design specification. The student attempts to justify the chosen design and evaluate it against the design specification.
(You can find the Assessment Criterion in the sidebar;-)
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
January 19, 20
January 19
Connect With Culture http://www.geocities.com/rddietrich/yr9index.html
Year 8 - Before you hand in your Investigate - please take a look at the above referenced website. This is Term 1's contribution to the www. They are great. They offer a "realistic" view of what can be accomplished in this class.
Please submit (hand in) your Investigation at the end of the period. Thank you
Saturday, January 10, 2009
January 12, 13
Welcome Back Year 9 - It seems like a long time since we have had a class. So let's go!
The Investigation is due January 13 at the end of class.
Remember: The Investigate has 3 parts:
1) Identify the problem - this is the part where you restate the problem in your own words, and discuss how it relates to our Areas of Interaction
2) Develop a design brief - this is the part where you ask questions that will drive your investigation. In this case make 3 or 4 questions to help you understand what HTML is. The first logical question is: What is HTML? Do RESEARCH to answer the questions and remember to use in-text referencing. Also be sure to research 3 existing websites on your chosen topic to gather ideas about what you want to include on your site. PS: Look in the sidebar for links that an help you understand HTML
3) Formulate a design specification - this is the part where you decide exactly what you will include on your page and create a test (questionnaire) in which each question is directly related to your design specification.
We have lots to do but I know you are up to the challenge!
Monday, December 15, 2008
December 16
Sunday, December 14, 2008
December 15
I believe that our electrical problems have all been sorted. So let's go.
The first 2 questions of your investigation are:
1. What is a "Creative Commons license"?
2. What is "copyright protection"?
Here are some sites to check out:
http://www.copyrightkids.org/ ,
http://www.richmond.k12.va.us/schools/jones/Copyright-Kids/ ,
http://creativecommons.org/
http://www.cesu.k12.vt.us/K-4Resources/greatsites.htm
Let's look at Google's copyright policy: http://www.google.com/dmca.html
Sunday, December 7, 2008
December 9
First things first. Please create a file folder in your folder on the school's server entitled "TERM 2-IT-HTML"
The open a word document and type INVESTIGATE at the top of the page.
Click on Insert and then click on Header. Type your name and today's date.
The first 2 questions are this:
1. What is a "Creative Commons license"?
2. What is "copyright protection"?
Here are some sites to check out:
http://www.copyrightkids.org/ ,
http://www.richmond.k12.va.us/schools/jones/Copyright-Kids/ ,
http://creativecommons.org/
http://www.cesu.k12.vt.us/K-4Resources/greatsites.htm
Remember to document your sources.
Monday, December 1, 2008
December 2
Monday, November 24, 2008
Uploading your website
November 25
Below you will find the Assessment Criteria for Evaluate.
Remember:
-Students are expected to evaluate the product/solution aginst the design specification in an objective manner based on testing
-Students are expected to evaluate the product/solution's impact of life, society and/or the environment.
-Students are expected to evaluate their own performance at EACH stage of the design cycle
-Students are expected to suggest ways in wich their performance (behaviour and skills) could be improved.
click on image to enlarge
November 24
Remember that the you must DOCUMENT the creation process. Criterion D is more than creating the html page (that's only part of it).
Include: 1) Screenprint your final product, 2) Evaluate your PLAN - (Did it work EXACTLY? What went right? What went wrong?) 3) Justify ANY changes you made while creating the html page (Did your page look EXACTLY like you said it would in Criterion B?)
Then attempt to get it online - Sign up for an account with Geocities. www.yahoo.com
Your Create (Criterion D) is due TODAY
You can come in this week at lunch time and after school to finish if you need to;-)
Monday, November 17, 2008
November 17, 18
If you CANNOT re-create your Design - do what you can and then reflect on the process.
Remember to document the creating process. One easy way is to use the Print Screen button and paste that image into Paint.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Look, Listen, Link
Go to our webpage: http://geocities.com/rddietrich/
Look at the image. Click on the image. It is possible to make an image into a link.
SLOW DOWN and pay attention to what you are doing.
Step 1 - Create a file folder to keep your HTML source code (notepad), and images in. (All of the these things must be kept together to work/be read together.)
Sunday, November 9, 2008
November 10, 11
Year 9 - Let's finish our plans Monday, November 10.
November 11 - CREATE! This is the fun part. Remember use your chosen Design as your template, and your Plan as your guide.
It is imperative (really important) that you document creating your website. You can use your blog, but I can also provide you with a paper notebook if you would like that better.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
November 4
Year 9 it all starts with a PLAN!
-Produce a plan that contains a number of logical steps that includes resources and time (class and homework time)
-Justify any change/modification
Well done Year 9!
Another way is by "creating" images and inserting them on a page. For instance, Brooke wants to have a really big Miley Cyrus Banner introducing her webpage. She could "create" a banner using powerpoint and save it as a jpeg and insert it like an image. She could also use Word Art in Word 2007 and transfer that image to Paint and save it as a JPEG image.
Abel has an interesting idea about putting his web page title along the side of his page. This system would work perfectly for that too. By creating an image and inserting it into the webpage, he could easily change the direction of his text.
Let's try this as an easy solution;-)
Sunday, November 2, 2008
November 3
Let's finish Criterion B - Design today
Your task is to create 3 feasible designs - evaluate each against your Design Specification. Then fully justify your choice against your Design Specification.
Remember: The Design (Criterion B) part of the design cycle helps you visualize your product. You can use whatever tool that you wish (PowerPoint, Publisher, Word, Pencil & Paper, etc).
Your assessment criterion is shown below:
Monday, October 20, 2008
October 21
We have done some website analysis and now it's your turn.
Remember- you have tools to help you be successful.
1. The Unit of Work is in the sidebar on the Year 9 blog
2. You have the Year 9 blog
3. You have a Teacher. In order to use the teacher as a tool to be successful - you must LISTEN and then follow instructions.
The Design (Criterion B) part of the design cycle helps you visualize your product. You can use whatever tool that you wish (PowerPoint, Publisher, Word, Pencil & Paper, etc)
Sunday, October 19, 2008
October 20
You will create 3 feasible designs - evaluate each against your Design Specification. Then fully justify your choice against your Design Specification.
Some links to get you started:http://www.ratz.com/features.html, http://werbach.com/web/page_design.html, http://www.rocketface.com/organize_website/webpage_design.html
http://www.homestead.com/~site/hslo/website/gallery.ffhtml - some templates to get ideas from
Friday, October 17, 2008
October 17, Period 3
Sunday, October 12, 2008
October 13
Introduction – Explain the problem and discuss its relevance. Describe what the problem is and offer a solution. Remember our AOI is Community and Service. Our target audience is: People doing research on the Internet.
Develop a Design Brief (Use questions to guide your research)
-Research an author/artist/musician/historical figure
-Research HTML - (What is HTML? Be thorough and look at all aspects )
*Learn how to HTML code.
You need to reference ALL sources and images!!!!! You need a bibliography page !!!
Formulate a Design Specification
-What would be interesting, useful information for the audience?
-Research 3 similar websites to gain ideas for your own page (include screen print) and analyze findings (look at colour scheme, images, text, links, organization)
-Create Design Specification (list of what you will include on your page - make sure your Design Specification is clear and measurable)
-Create questionnaire to evaluate product/solution against design specification
Monday, October 6, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
October 6
FYI - click here for a List of HTML Tags
Monday, September 29, 2008
September 30
Year 9 - I'm checking your work (#'s 1-8) and feel that you are on the right track;-) Remember that this work will develop into your Investigation (Criterion A) and feedback is important.
General notes: Give Complete Answers. This is the research part of your project and it's important to be thorough. This is the part of the project where you are looking for facts.
Remember to run the spell check!
1. I'm trying out a new polling site, please participate by choosing 1 of the answers provided.
2. Question: Is the Internet and the World Wide Web the same thing? Explain. (Look at the worksheets that I returned to your yesterday for more info;-)
3. Analyzing Web Sites: Before you begin to design your own web page, it is a good plan to study a number of sites on the WWW to get ideas. View 3 web sites and rate each item on a scale of 1 to 3 (3=excellent, 2=good, 1=poor). Which web page was the most effective? Why? (Give detailed answer).
4. Begin to gather information, links, images about your author/artist/musician/historical figure. Be sure to save your data in a folder for easy access.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
September 29
Period 3
5. How does HTML work?
6. How did HTML change the world?
7. Why is HTML important?
Period 4
Now let's look at source code. . .
8. What is source code?
Now, look at the source code on this site: http://www.geocities.com/rddietrich/index.html
You can see exactly what I did to create this page.
One place that we can write HTML code is in Notepad. Click on Start, All Programs, Accessories, Notepad.
Let's look a bit closer now and learn the vocabulary associated with HTML.
http://html4kids.org/kid1.php
Before you leave today, please submit your work. Please make sure that your name is on it.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
September 23 - Homework
1. What is HTML?
Monday, September 22, 2008
September 23
New seating arrangement today to minimize distractions during class time.
You have begun your investigation.
Please include an Introduction (Design Brief) and answer the 7 questions. Remember to include references.
This should be completed by the end of class today. Please print and hand in.