I couldn't decide what to record for my first Podcast, so I decided to read a passage from news article that relates to technology. The article is written by Tom Mooney and can be accessed by clicking here.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Monday, August 26, 2013
Setting Up Your PPSD Student Email Account
Watch the video below if you need help on how to access and set up your PPSD student's Email account. Remember to write down your Email address and password for future reference.
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Friday, August 9, 2013
EDT 660: Multimedia & Interactive Technology
Unit 1 Assignment: Converting & Embedding a YouTube Video
Computer Basics: What is a Computer?
Watch this YouTube video to learn about different types of computers. To learn more about this topic, visit http://www.gclearnfree.org/computerbasics.
I have been using RealPlayer to download and convert videos from YoutTube, but the YouTube Downloader program works just as good - and it's Free! It was very simple to use and it downloaded the above video as an .MP4 file. I converted it to .WMV file to embed it in the PowerPoint and in my Blog. It works flawlessly. This little software will be very useful for the upcoming school year. Thank You!
I have been using RealPlayer to download and convert videos from YoutTube, but the YouTube Downloader program works just as good - and it's Free! It was very simple to use and it downloaded the above video as an .MP4 file. I converted it to .WMV file to embed it in the PowerPoint and in my Blog. It works flawlessly. This little software will be very useful for the upcoming school year. Thank You!
Sunday, August 4, 2013
LESSON: The Impact of Computers on Education
INTRODUCTION:
The computer is a very popular technological invention. It has very quickly become one of life's must haves. For many, it is on the top of the list as to what they need to survive the day. Each day, millions of people use computers for many reasons. It is used for work, school, and play. The computer is a favorite for many people around the world, including me. In the last 3 decades, it has drastically changed our lives. Can you imagine your life without a computer?
For this assignment, you will investigate the above question with the focus primarily on addressing the following Essential Question:
How have computers changed the way we learn?
COMMON CORE R.I STATE STANDARDS FOR ELA:
This lesson will help students to build on researching skills using the Internet, practice essay writing and creating a multimedia presentation. Students will participate in a class discussion and work with a partner to examine photographs, view videos, and use the Internet to research for additional information. Students will present their findings in a 2-page essay and a digital product. The digital product can be a PowerPoint presentation, a video file, or a Glogster's photo story.
PROCESS:
Use the following links to help with your research on this topic.
RUBRICS (Courtesy of Rubistar)
CONCLUSION:
The goal of this lesson is to have you gain a deeper understanding of the impact of computers on our society. Stay on task and don't hesitate to ask questions if you need help or clarification. Work with your partner to make sure that the task is divided fairly and completed to your best. Have fun and Good Luck!
The computer is a very popular technological invention. It has very quickly become one of life's must haves. For many, it is on the top of the list as to what they need to survive the day. Each day, millions of people use computers for many reasons. It is used for work, school, and play. The computer is a favorite for many people around the world, including me. In the last 3 decades, it has drastically changed our lives. Can you imagine your life without a computer?
For this assignment, you will investigate the above question with the focus primarily on addressing the following Essential Question:
COMMON CORE R.I STATE STANDARDS FOR ELA:
- Writing: Production and Distribution of Writing: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
- Speaking and Listening: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
Technology Standard (NETS-S)
- Creativity and InnovationStudents demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
- Research and Information FluencyStudents apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
This lesson will help students to build on researching skills using the Internet, practice essay writing and creating a multimedia presentation. Students will participate in a class discussion and work with a partner to examine photographs, view videos, and use the Internet to research for additional information. Students will present their findings in a 2-page essay and a digital product. The digital product can be a PowerPoint presentation, a video file, or a Glogster's photo story.
PROCESS:
- Start by examining the two photos shown below. These pictures depict how students have been learning in our world today. Think about the similarities and differences.
Click on the image to enlarge
Figure 1: Learning Then
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| Figure 2: Learning Now |
- Next, view and analyze a couple of short YouTube videos to consider: How education has changed and How it has stayed the same.
- Participate in a class discussion about the effects of computers in education.
- Deepen your understanding of this topic by continuing your investigation and research using the Internet. Use the various online sources under Links & Resources.
- Remember to record your research findings on the graphic organizer given to you in class.
- Work with a partner to answer the above Essential Question by completing a 2-page essay and creating a presentation, video or photo story file.
Use the following links to help with your research on this topic.
- How the Internet Will Change How We Learn
- Top 12 Ways Technology Changed Learning
- Are Computers really bad for kids?
- Are technology and computers good to use in the classroom?
- Kids and Computers
- Glogster - Click on this link to create a "Glog" - a multimedia poster
- Microsoft Photo Story - Download this free software to bring digital photos to life
- 40 points = 2-page Essay
- 40 points = Digital Product
- 10 points = Graphic Organizer
- 10 points = Artistic, Creativity, and Neatness
You must also use a works-cited or bibliography
of at least 3 sources. The score for the
bibliography will be recorded within the essay grade. So you will place your work cited page at the
end of your essay. The digital product must include informational texts, sounds, and at
least 5 images depicting the topic.
Essay Rubric
CATEGORY
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Excellent
(10
points)
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Good
(8
points)
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Needs
Improvement
(6
points)
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Poor
(4
points)
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Amount of Information
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Essay clearly answered the
essential question, double-spaced and is
at least 2 pages long.
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Essay clearly answered the
essential question, double-spaced and is almost 2 pages long.
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Essay answered the essential
question, double-spaced and is less than 2 pages.
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Essay does not clearly answer the
essential question and/or less than 2 pages.
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Quality of Information
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Information clearly relates to the
main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.
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Information clearly relates to the
main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples.
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Information clearly relates to the
main topic. No details and/or examples are given.
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Information has little or nothing
to do with the main topic.
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Mechanics
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Essay is free of spelling and/or grammatical
errors.
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Essay has three or fewer
misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
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Essay has 4 misspellings and/or
grammatical errors.
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Essay has more than 4 errors in spelling.
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Sources
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All sources (information and
graphics) are accurately documented in the desired format.
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All sources (information and
graphics) are accurately documented, but a few are not in the desired format.
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All sources (information and
graphics) are accurately documented, but many are not in the desired format.
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Some sources are not accurately
documented.
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Digital Product Rubric
CATEGORY
|
Excellent
(10
points)
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Good
(8
points)
|
Needs
Improvement
(6
points)
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Poor
(4
points)
|
Requirements
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All requirements are met and
exceeded.
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All requirements are met.
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One requirement was not completely
met.
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More than one requirement was not
completely met.
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Content
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Makes excellent use of font,
color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance the presentation.
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Makes good use of font, color,
graphics, effects, etc. to enhance to presentation.
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Makes use of font, color,
graphics, effects, etc. but occasionally these detract from the presentation
content.
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Use of font, color, graphics,
effects etc. but these often distract from the presentation content.
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Attractiveness
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Covers topic in-depth with details
and examples. Subject knowledge is excellent.
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Includes essential knowledge about
the topic. Subject knowledge appears to be good.
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Includes essential information
about the topic but there are 1-2 factual errors.
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Content is minimal OR there are
several factual errors.
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Organization
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Content is well organized
using headings or bulleted lists to
group related material.
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Uses headings or bulleted lists to
organize, but the overall organization of topics appears flawed.
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Content is logically organized for
the most part.
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There was no clear or logical organizational structure, just lots of
facts.
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CONCLUSION:
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| Image from Braintrack.com |
The goal of this lesson is to have you gain a deeper understanding of the impact of computers on our society. Stay on task and don't hesitate to ask questions if you need help or clarification. Work with your partner to make sure that the task is divided fairly and completed to your best. Have fun and Good Luck!
Sunday, July 14, 2013
About the Teacher
Hello and Welcome!!
I am Mr. Chu and I'll be teaching computers this year at Mount Pleasant high school. I have been teaching for
about 14 years, all of which have been with Providence schools. This is my second year teaching at Mount Pleasant high school, where I also serve as the school's technology support teacher. Prior to this, I taught at Central high school, where I still coach the girls and boys volleyball team.
I graduated from Rhode Island College in 1998 with a bachelors degree in Social Science and History. Currently, I am pursuing my Masters degree from National University in Educational Technology - only 3 more classes to go!
When I'm not teaching or coaching, I enjoy spending time with my family. My wife is also a teacher in Providence. She teaches ESL 3rd grade at Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary. We have three amazing children ages 14, 10, and 1.
In addition to spending time with my family, my hobbies include basketball, volleyball, martial arts, video games, traveling, and catching a good movie at the theater.
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| D2 Division Champs and RI State Runner-Up |
I graduated from Rhode Island College in 1998 with a bachelors degree in Social Science and History. Currently, I am pursuing my Masters degree from National University in Educational Technology - only 3 more classes to go!
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| My Family |
When I'm not teaching or coaching, I enjoy spending time with my family. My wife is also a teacher in Providence. She teaches ESL 3rd grade at Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary. We have three amazing children ages 14, 10, and 1.
In addition to spending time with my family, my hobbies include basketball, volleyball, martial arts, video games, traveling, and catching a good movie at the theater.
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