1ST - Tech@MIMS15-16

Research Process

PROJECT PAGE: Countries & Cultures

2016 Spring Semester Learning Goals

1. 100 % Growth [1 year] in Dreambox Math!

2. Complete Code Studio Coursework (1)

3. Personalized Learning & Choices

Code Studio Coursework & Istation MOY Assessment

Computer Science & Coding Coursework

Pixar: Teamwork Ambulance Drone A 12 yr. old App developer

GUIDING QUESTIONS:

What are the fundamentals of computer programming?
How do you create a program?
How are algorithms used in coding?

How can you use computer programming to complete a task?
How is computer programming useful in real life?
How might you use computer programming in your future career?

National Geographic Young Explorer e-Non Fiction

young_explorer_booklet_of_discoveries.pdf
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November ISIP, Learning.com & Digital Citizenship

October ISIP, Dreambox Math & Teach Your Monster

Online Safety, Cyberbullying & Digital Citizenship

1. View BrainPop 'Bullying' clip to define bullying, cyberbullying and their effects.

--> Brainstorm ways to prevent and respond to bullying situations.

2. Review online safety rules and advice from CYBER 5.

Then review and sign Internet safety pledge.

Continue working in Dreambox Math

Personalized Reading with MyON Digital Book Library

tutorial #1: Intro to myON

tutorial #2: Getting Started

tutorial #3: Finding Books

tutorial #4: Reading Books

1. Login:

SCHOOL NAME: Begin typing first few letters.
Select from drop-down.
USERNAME: Istation username PASSWORD: myon

2. Do an Interest Inventory. Choose what you like to
read from 16 areas.

3. Take Lexile Placement Test for 'just-right' book
recommendations.

4. Read a book from your Recommended Book List.

5. Explore embedded dictionary, bookmarking, audio,
'More Books Like This!' and search options.

6. Rate and review your first book! [Be sure to tap END button so MyON tracks your finished books]

Dreambox Math & International Dot Day

Read the story "The Dot" by Peter Reynolds. How do we feel when we are starting something new? How do we feel when things seem difficult to do?

Create an image starting with only "one dot" on your paper. You can transform your dot into whatever you want, letting your imagination guide you. Use permanent markers since there are NO "mistakes" in this project.

Introduction to Dreambox Math adaptive learning environment
Begin individualized Mathematics lessons.
Keyboarding Practice.

Istation ISIP & e-Reading

Istation Reading Assessment

[Evaluation of reading comprehension, word analysis, fluency and vocabulary]

1. Launch and login.
2. Select 'Reading with ISIP.'
3. Do your best work, listen carefully to instructions, read entire screen.

Continue working on Istation Reading lessons when testing is complete.

2. e-Book Libraries

Search for 'just-rignt' e-Books in PebbleGO Next and Capstone Interactive Libraries.

3. Keyboard Climber!

Learn and review how letters on the keyboard are organized and how to type lower and upper case letters.

Online Safety & Digital Citizenship

Netsmartz: Router's Birthday Surprise Adventure

1) Play a game show to learn about Clicky's FOUR rules of internet safety. You will need to answer a multiple choice question for each rule by clicking on the correct answer.

2) Help Clicky get to Webville by clicking on one of the three tubes of the internet. Note: Only one of the tubes will lead Clicky to Webville.

1. Online Safety

What is private information (full name? phone number? address? school? birth date?) and should it be shared online? Why or why not?
What should you do if you see something online that upsets, confuses you or makes you uncomfortable?
What are the dangers of meeting cyber ‘friends’ in person?

netsmartz_internet_safety_pledge.pdf
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