LMS Tech

Here’s an experimental Google Image search, it’s called Google Image Swirl. Try it, it’s a different way to search for images. It searches for an image then groups similar results together. This has to be tried at home since LMS blocks Google Images. However, the next one you should be able to use at school.

Google developed its Image Swirl as related to the Google Search “Wonder Wheel.” I have never seen Wonder Wheel, and I think you might like it!

If you search on Google, click on “Show Options.”

Then click on “Wonder Wheel” (look down on the left):

You’ll get search results that are categorized and help you narrow your search. Here’s an example:

See if you like it!

We are starting a research project today. You’ll pick an issue or a new discovery to read about, and post your thoughts about. You will also represent your research with an Animoto video.

Go to the Research Links Page to start.

Image: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1184809

Here’s the slideshow our advanced students contributed to about Internet safety. I never put it online because our filter blocked the images. We’re still working on the images! Besides Animoto, this is another way to present your information using a Google Docs presentation (this link is to our school’s access to Google Docs via Google Apps).

Your projects are fantastic! Now let’s put them on your blogs. Here are the steps and reminders:

1) Open your test. Make sure you have taken off your last name!

2) File Save As (in your server)… firstname+test+Period….. for example:   teresatestP6

3) Log into your blog.

4) Click on Posts, then “Add New.”

5) Write about:

-What new tools, effects and shapes did you try?

-Were you happy with the final version of your design?

-Do you have any suggestions for how to make this test better.

(This should sound like a 7th or 8th grader has written it.)

6) Insert your image using the “Add Media” image tool…  Make sure you choose the image named like #2 above.

7) Add a Title, Tags and Category

Check spelling, then Publish!

Once you have set up your blog, it is time for you to write your first post.

*Remember to link to the website where you found your information. For example, if your URL was at BBC News, at the end of your post you should add a sentence like: My information is from BBC News. Highlight BBC News, and click on the link button.

Paste in your URL. Your sentence should now look like this: My information is from BBC News. When you click the link, it should connect to your news story.

Here are some possible topics:

-Last week you did some research on one of these topics: the earthquake and tsunami in Samoa and Tonga, the earthquakes in Indonesia, or the typhoons in the Phillipines.

• Give a summary of what you learned about the disaster, then answer any of the questions below. You should write an 8th grade level paragraph!
• What are your thoughts about it?
• How could we be prepared for a large earthquake?

-If you prefer, we have a new fire that started over the weekend. Do some research on the Sheep Fire and give us an update.

• Summarize what is happening with the fire (or what happened).
• What are your thoughts about it?
• What should residents do to be prepared (like my parents)?

-If you want to write about something a little different from these questions, just ask me first.

*When you finish writing, read it one more time. Have the person sitting next to you read it also for any spelling or grammar mistakes.

*Add a category called “Class post”

*Add tags, or keywords, that describe what you wrote about, use at least two. (for example, if you wrote about the Indonesian earthquake you may use: Indonesia, earthquake, disaster

First, congratulations to all periods for the intelligent comments you added to our website. It is a privilege to work with students who are aware of today’s issues and can express their opinions clearly and politely.

Second, congratulations to Aaron in Period 1. Many of the advanced tech students submitted designs for this year’s T-shirt, and ASB went with his basic design. Nice work to all of you (it wasn’t an easy decision) and congratulations, Aaron.

In your opinion, what issue is the most important in today’s world? Pick one of these three, then explain why you feel that way. If you believe another issue is more important than these three, please feel free to talk about it in your comment. Make sure you read others’ comments before you answer yourself. You can refer to other people’s comments if you want to.

Issue 1: Global Warming — The Arctic Ice this year is among the 3rd thinnest, the weather has been crazy. Do you think this is the most important issue facing our world? Why?

Issue 2: Health Care — Politicians have been fighting all summer over this. Should we have an option for a public health care system to help those who cannot afford health insurance? Do you think this is the most important issue in the fall of 2009? Why?

Issue 3: The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan — We have been fighting in Iraq  since 2003, and we have been in Afghanistan since 2001 when we started searching for Osama bin Laden. Is this the most important issue facing us? Why?

Or… you may talk about another issue you feel is more important than these.

Images: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1169983, http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1173186, http://www.sxc.hu/photo/845205

In your opinion, what issue is the most important in today’s world? Pick one of these three, then explain why you feel that way. If you believe another issue is more important than these three, please feel free to talk about it in your comment. Make sure you read others’ comments before you answer yourself. You can refer to other people’s comments if you want to.

Issue 1: Global Warming — The Arctic Ice this year is among the 3rd thinnest, the weather has been crazy. Do you think this is the most important issue facing our world? Why?

Issue 2: Health Care — Politicians have been fighting all summer over this. Should we have an option for a public health care system to help those who cannot afford health insurance? Do you think this is the most important issue in the fall of 2009? Why?

Issue 3: The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan — We have been fighting in Iraq  since 2003, and we have been in Afghanistan since 2001 when we started searching for Osama bin Laden. Is this the most important issue facing us? Why?

Or… you may talk about another issue you feel is more important than these.

Images: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1169983, http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1173186, http://www.sxc.hu/photo/845205

In your opinion, what issue is the most important in today’s world? Pick one of these three, then explain why you feel that way. If you believe another issue is more important than these three, please feel free to talk about it in your comment. Make sure you read others’ comments before you answer yourself. You can refer to other people’s comments if you want to.

Issue 1: Global Warming — The Arctic Ice this year is among the 3rd thinnest, the weather has been crazy. Do you think this is the most important issue facing our world? Why?

Issue 2: Health Care — Politicians have been fighting all summer over this. Should we have an option for a public health care system to help those who cannot afford health insurance? Do you think this is the most important issue in the fall of 2009? Why?

Issue 3: The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan — We have been fighting in Iraq  since 2003, and we have been in Afghanistan since 2001 when we started searching for Osama bin Laden. Is this the most important issue facing us? Why?

Or… you may talk about another issue you feel is more important than these.

Images: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1169983, http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1173186, http://www.sxc.hu/photo/845205

In your opinion, what issue is the most important in today’s world? Pick one of these three, then explain why you feel that way. If you believe another issue is more important than these three, please feel free to talk about it in your comment. Make sure you read others’ comments before you answer yourself. You can refer to other people’s comments if you want to.

Issue 1: Global Warming — The Arctic Ice this year is among the 3rd thinnest, the weather has been crazy. Do you think this is the most important issue facing our world? Why?

Issue 2: Health Care — Politicians have been fighting all summer over this. Should we have an option for a public health care system to help those who cannot afford health insurance? Do you think this is the most important issue in the fall of 2009? Why?

Issue 3: The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan — We have been fighting in Iraq  since 2003, and we have been in Afghanistan since 2001 when we started searching for Osama bin Laden. Is this the most important issue facing us? Why?

Or… you may talk about another issue you feel is more important than these.

Images: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1169983, http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1173186, http://www.sxc.hu/photo/845205