Assignment #15:  Make a Presentation that pops!  
Objective:  
  • I can create presentations that communicate my thoughts in an engaging way.

Procedure: 
  • Create a Keynote Presentation (or Google Presentation) about the Digital Citizenship Videos we watched.  
  • Open your responses (from Assignment #12) and think about what you learned from each video.
  • Create 5 Slides:
  1. Title
  2. Rights and Responsibilities
  3. Netiquette
  4. OverSharing
  5. Drama and Cyberbullying
Assignment #14:  Digital Citizenship Videos
Objectives:
  • I can discuss issues related to acceptable and responsible use of technology.
  • I can discuss the consequences related to the unethical use of information and communication technologies.
  • I can discuss the long term results (digital footprint) of participating in questionable online activities (e.g., posting inappropriate photos or underage drinking, making threats)
  • I can describe the potential risks and dangers associated with online communications.
Procedure:
  1. Teacher will play videos one at a time. Videos - In between each video, you will have time to ask questions, make comments (appropriate), and discuss the content of the video.  You will also answer questions in a Google Form.
  2. Login to your Pinckney Pirate email in Chrome and then navigate back to this page. You will click on the following link and answer an in depth question after each video.  It is a Google Form entitled Digital Citizenship Videos.  Here is the link http://goo.gl/612sNL.
  3. The teacher will give you about 5 minutes to answer each question.
  4. MAKE SURE YOU CLICK ON SUBMIT TO SAVE YOUR ANSWERS. 
  5. Take your time and answer each item thoughtfully.
  6. You could watch the videos more than once if there is time.
Assignment #13:  Whiteboard Animation on Digital Citizenship
Objective:  
  • I can discuss Digital Citizenship topics in depth.
  • I can create a presentation that engages with technology.
Procedure:
Check out the following videos to learn what a whiteboard animation is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgxJhpLoFFU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWiOhlqEDz4

Digital Citizenship - 9 Elements

Directions for Whiteboard Animation On the whiteboard, write the title of each element at the top of the frame in the picture.
Assignment #12:  Evaluating Websites
Objectives:  
  • I can tell whether a resource is accurate or biased.
  • I can tell what type of web site it is by looking at the three letters on the end of the URL (domain name).
  • I can use digital resources to find information.
Procedure:
  1. Review this document with the whole class:  The 5 Ws of Website Evaluation
  2. What does the word "bias" mean?
  3. Keep in mind the following questions to help you recognize bias:
    •  Is the information presented in a fair objective manner?
    • Has some information been left out?
    • Can the facts be verified with another source? (cross-referencing)
    • What is the tone of the language used and is it free of emotion-arousing words?
    • Are there pictures and photos which may arouse emotion?
    • Is the appearance of the website appealing and colorful with lots of graphics, animation, or celebrities trying to grab your attention?
    • Does the website contain advertising?
  4. Discuss:  There are millions of pages of information on the World Wide Web on everything from Aardvarks to Zithers and much more in between.  Not all the sites you find are truthful.  Web sites are created for many purposes including:  PIES
    • to Persuade
    • to Inform
    • to Entertain
    • to Sell
    However, in the same way that a web site can be used for positive purposes, it can also be used:
    • to obstruct
    • to misinform
    • to ridicule
    • to defraud
  5. What is a domain name? The three letters at the end of a URL (web address) can give you information about the site's mission or purpose.
  • .org : An advocacy web site, such as a not-for-profit organization.
  • .com : A business or commercial site.
  • .net: A site from a network organization or an Internet service provider.
  • .edu: A site affiliated with a higher education institution.
  • .gov: A federal government site.
  • .il.us:  A state government site, this may also include public schools and community colleges.
  • .uk (United Kingdom) : A site originating in another country (as indicated by the 2 letter code).
  • ~:  The tilde usually indicates a personal page.
  1. Use this document to review the following websites.  Evaluating Websites
  2. You and your partners will evaluate your assigned website and then present your findings to the class.
Assignment #11:  Searching with Google
Objectives:
  1. I can conduct a Safe Search using Google.
  2. I can annotate (add information to) a .pdf file in Preview.
Procedure:
Check out these tips and tricks from Google!
  1. Download this file Google Search.
  2. Open the document with Preview.
  3. Use the Annotate button to write on the .pdf.  Make a text box.  Click inside the text box and write.  Change the size of the font to 12.
  4. Search for the answers in Google.  Sort by reading level.  Fill in all the questions using text boxes.
  5. Rename the file hr_username_search and put it in my Dropbox.
Part 2:  Create your own Scavenger Hunt for friends & peers!
  1. Open a Pages, Google Docs or Open Office Document.
  2. Write 5 (five) questions that are of interest to you and you have found the answer for.  Make them tricky but not impossible!
  3. Save it as a .pdf - name it hr_username_5Qs
Assignment #10: Thing 4 Quest 5 Rain of Leaves, continued.
Objective:  I can add a table to my Google Doc and fill it in.
Procedure:  Navigate to Thing4Quest5 and follow the directions very carefully.
Assignment #9: Rain of Leaves, continued:
Rain of Leaves - Using Google Docs - Thing4Quest3
Objective: 
  • I can rename a document, insert a picture, add a citation, insert a horizontal line, and hyperlink to a separate report or document. 
Procedure:
  • Navigate to Thing4Quest3. 
  • Follow the directions carefully.
Assignment #8:  Working in Google Docs - Rain of Leaves
Introduction to Google Docs and Sharing a Document
Objectives:  
  1. I can use collaboration tools to work with peers.
  2. I can use editing tools to format a document.
Procedure:
  1. Login to your Pirate Email Google account. Go to Drive.
  2. Using 21 Things 4 Students Thing 4 Quest 1, following the directions create a folder, create a document, type and edit the poem. 
  3. Name the document hr_username_rainofleaves.
  4. Share your document with your teacher.
Assignment #7:  Email Etiquette - professional email to teachers or other adult contact.  This assignment has two parts:  Learning about formal email writing, and then writing a formal email about the catchy phrase of THINK Before You Post.  YOUR FORMAL EMAIL will be a short essay about the following poster:  Think Before You Post.
Picture
Objectives:  
  1. I can create a proper, formal email for business.
  2. I can discuss an important Digital Citizenship topic.
  3. I can attach an image to my email.
Procedure:
  1. Watch video about writing a formal email https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIy115yNYvk 
  2. Click on this link and read about formal email requirements. 
  3. You are writing me a formal email.
  4. What is your email going to be about?
  5. Read the THINK poster and talk about the phrase / saying with your neighbor or whole class.
  6. You are going tell me how much and why  you LIKE the THINK method of reviewing a text or post before you actually post it.  Why is this a good method for kids to use before they post? Think about what you want to say and write it in your email to me.
  7. Go to your Pirate gmail account.
  8. Click on compose.
  9. Enter my email address (acutsinger@pinckneypirates.org) in the To: 
  10. Enter the word "Think" into the subject line.
  11. Use a formal greeting to me.
  12. Write your essay in the body of the email.
  13. Attach the THINK poster to your email to me.
  14. Two finger click or control click on the image at the top of this assignment to save the file. Save it to your desktop.
  15. To attach the THINK image to your email: Click on the Paper Clip icon down by the Send button to add the attachment.  Find it in your downloads and attach it.
  16. More about Email Etiquette.
Assignment #6:  Create a Survey and Collect Some Data! What kinds of things would you like to
know about your peers? What TV shows do they like? What games to they play?  What foods do they enjoy? What's their favorite color?
Objectives:
  1. I can collect data, analyze it and look for patterns using digital resources.
  2. I can use information in spreadsheets to make decisions during problem solving
Procedure:  Detailed Directions
  1. Login to your Google Drive.
  2. Click on Create and choose Form.
  3. Name your Survey - something like "Joe's Survey" or more interesting…
  4. Think of 4 questions you would like to ask and find out the answers to.
  5. The Question Title is like a header.  Example:  Favorite Color
  6. The Help Text is where you can ask the question.  Example:  What is your favorite color.  OR Enter your favorite color here.
Assignment #5:  Legal and Fair Brochure
Create a Brochure to describe Copyright and Fair Use in Digital Literacy!
Objectives:
  1. I can tell where I found my information and cite my sources properly.
  2. I can use digital resources to find information.
  3. I can create a presentation, web page, newsletter or information brochure using animations, graphs, charts, audio, graphics or video to show information to an audience.
Procedure:  Using the 21Things4Students - T7Q1 
  1. Watch the video, read the Introduction and the Key Vocabulary.
  2. Skip Step 1 and go to Step 2. 
  3. Make a Brochure in Pages using the Key Vocabulary and the 7 questions from Step 2:
  4. Copy and paste the 4 key vocabulary words into your brochure.
  5. Go to Part 2 under steps in T7Q1.  Copy the 7 questions into your brochure and answer them using full sentences after watching the videos.
  6. Helping Document - step by step instructions.
Assignment #4:  Creating a Graphic

Using Wordle or Tagxedo to make a visual of words:  Reflect on all the things in life that you are interested in and make a visual with the words.
Objectives:  
  1. I can enhance a presentation with a visual.
Procedure:  
  1. Open a Pages or Google Doc to use for typing a list of words.
  2. Type 30 words that tell about you and your interests.  REPEAT words that are important to you.  The more times you type a word, the larger the word will appear in the graphic.
  3. Open Tagxedo or Wordle.
  4. In either program, click on the word CREATE.
  5. In Tagxedo you must click on LOAD.
  6. Copy and paste your words into the window.
  7. Click on Submit OR Go.
  8. Save the image to your desktop or Screenshot it using Command+Shift+4 and cut out just the image.

Modified Directions for Creating a Graphic
Assignment #3:  Safe and Secure Thing 1 Quest 5 Parts 1 and 2
Objectives:
  1. I can practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.
  2. I can communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
  3. I can present a concept using a model, simulation, or concept-mapping software.
Procedure:
  1. Watch the Safe and Secure video and read the Introduction about Acceptable Use Policies AUP on 21Things4Students - T1Q5
  2. Read the Introduction about Acceptable Use Policies AUP
  3. Find the Pinckney Community Schools AUP under the Home section of this EDL website. 
  4. Using the Inspiration file PCSAUP.isf complete Part 1. b. in 21Things4Students - T1Q5 by putting at least 5 key points from the Acceptable Use Policy into the Inspiration Page.  Rename the file period_username_PCSAUP by choosing File>Save As.
  5. Go back to the 21Things4Students - T1Q5.  Read and discuss Part 2 with your neighbor
Assignment #2:  Class Pledge to Stay Safe Online - We will create a class "movie" of partner groups expressing personal reflections on assigned parts of the pledge.
  • Objectives:  
  1. I can interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
  2. I can exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.
  • Procedure: 
  1. Click on the following link for the EDL Online Safety Pledge.  It will open in Pages.
  2. Read through all 10 parts of the pledge.
  3. Get into your groups.  Open a new Pages Document and copy and paste your part of the Pledge onto that page. 
  4. Discuss why your part of the Pledge is important for everyone.  Why is it important to you?  
  5. Type your thoughts and answers onto your Pages document.  Write a script to use as you record your own and your partner's "take" in iMovie about your part of the pledge.
  6. Open iMovie - iMovie directions.
  7. Create one Keynote slide. Copy your groups part of the pledge onto your slide. Drag your video onto your slide and resize it. Save your slide to the Desktop (name your file: period_username_part#pledge), drag it to your Server and put it in your Teacher dropbox.
Assignment #1:  Typing Posture and Goal Setting
Objective:  
  • I can describe proper typing posture.  
  • I can set a goal for myself for typing speed and accuracy.

Procedure:  
Watch the movie Typing Ergonomics.
Send a formal / professional email to Ms. Cutsinger stating 4 main points from the video.
  1. Use a proper greeting, something like Ms. Cutsinger, or Hi Ms. Cutsinger, or Dear Ms. Cutsinger
  2. Use a subject for the email, something like:  Typing Ergonomics, or 4 Points for Typing, or Typing Tips
  3. Number, bullet, make a list using commas, or write a paragraph for your 4 main points from the video.
Go to Pathfinder Typing Club, linked here or also available under the Resources tab on this website
  1. Login using your school username and lunch number for the password
  2. Do 2 or 3 lessons.
Goal Setting:  
  1. Go to Google Drive and Create a Document.  
  2. Title it Typing Club Goal.
  3. Set a Goal for the week based on what you did today during your 10 minutes. 
  4. Share the document with Ms. Cutsinger at acutsinger@pinckneypirates.org