Tuesday, October 31, 2017

TUE-THU: Introduction to Photography

Warm-up:Reading+ 
  • 1 reading
  • typing.com when you finish

Unit Learning Target(s):  
  • How can we take good pictures no matter what kind of camera we have at the moment? 
  • How can we use our critical thinking skills to MAKE a good picture happen?
Daily Learning Target(s):  
  • I can LEARN the Best Practices of Digital Photography by viewing exemplars and taking notes on the techniques used to achieve them.
Announcements: 


  • Start Bringing Fully Charged Cell Phones with free memory space so that you can SEIZE opportunities 
    • Agenda: [160]



















    • Setting up Google Photos on your phone [20]
      • Automatic backup (selective)
      • Saves storage space on your phone
      • Easy to create and share albums of your work
    • Cleaning up our Old Computer: [10]
      • Open Period Drive
      • Create a NEW FOLDER
        • Name the new folder OLD WORK
      • Move all of your old work into the new folder
      • Do NOT move the MOVIES folder if it exists
      • Log out of your browser
    • New Seats [05]
      • Complain in private or not at all
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    Monday, October 30, 2017

    MON: Introduction to Hella hEAlthy & Photo Units


    Learning Target(s):
    • I can understand how Hella hEAlthy Fridays work
    • I can start my exploration of the "photographic eye"
    Homework:
    • Take ONE "good" (to you) photo texted to John (instructions in the agenda)
    Announcement(s):
    • We will be WALKING a lot during the next unit.  Even if it is raining (sometimes) so you must ALWAYS be prepared to go outside. You will receive an unexcused absence if you can't/won't leave the building with us.

    Agenda : [65]
    • Typing Lesson [20]
    • Hell hEAlthy [15]
      • 4 Friday between now and the end of the year minimum
      • SPOT Staff are teachers and will be respected as such
      • Ask every serious question you have and none of the jokey ones
      • We walk one route, and one route only, and we never enter any other building
    • Intro to the Intro to Photography [25]
      • The Photographic EYE
        • Look at the following 4 photos and choose your favorite.  Decide WHY it is your favorite - what is it about that photo that you like?  Try to be specific & WRITE IT DOWN [10]
        • Turn AROUND and discuss it with the student BEHIND you - take written NOTES on what THEY say [05]
        • Prepare to share out what you PARTNER said [10]
    • Homework [5]
      • Take ONE "good" (to you) photo and TEXT it to John at 510-684-3862
      • In the text explain WHY it is a "good" picture and make sure to WRITE your FULL NAME so I can give you credit.
      • Zero credit if you send more than one so choose wisely
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    Thursday, October 26, 2017

    THU/FRI: Final "Why am I" Keynote Presentations & Black Mirror #1

    No Computers
    Sit in your assigned Seats
    Presentations start immediately


    Announcements 
    • Student Lead Conferences THIS WEEK
    ONGOING REMINDERS: 
    • Notify John if your drives are not working.  REMEMBER Back up your own data!
    Homework 
    Agenda [85]

    • Presentations [25 +/-]
    • White Bear [60 +/-]
    • TYPING.COM [If necessary]
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    Tuesday, October 24, 2017

    TUE/WED: "Why Am I" Keynote REFLECTION

    Short one @ start of period, + @ end if you finish task


    Announcements 
    • Student Lead Conferences THIS WEEK
    ONGOING REMINDERS: 
    • Notify John if your drives are not working.  REMEMBER Back up your own data!
    Homework 
    Agenda [100]

    • TYPING.COM [15]
    • Keynote Reflection (Click HERE for Form) [55]
      • NOTE:  A well thought out reflection is essential to improving our work for the next project.  Each of the questions on the reflection are important and need to be a complete, fully formed idea with evidence from your project to back up what you are saying.
        • This is a Google Form - It will collect and send your answers to you at the end 
        • Read each question carefully and answer it fully 
        • I care more about your ideas than your spelling but if I can't understand what you are saying that will be a problem. Whatever the case do not waste time trying to make it perfect and make sure you answer all of the questions thoughtfully.
        • You will be able to edit your answers after you submit if you want to improve them.
        • Do not stop until you are done
    • READING+ to the end of the period [30]
          • TYPING.COM [if you finish all of your boxes]
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    Monday, October 23, 2017

    MON: Why Am I" - KEYNOTE Reflection & Final Presentation



      Learning Target(s)
      • I can learn artistic critique techniques
        • I can listen to my own work being critiqued
      • I can learn how to assess my own work
      Announcements 
      • Student Lead Conferences THIS WEEK
      ONGOING REMINDERS: 
      • Notify John if your drives are not working.  Everybody should be backing up to google drive or a flash drive JUST IN CASE THERE IS A DISASTER.   REMEMBER THE POLICY: YOU are responsible for the safety of your data even if OUR technology fails. Back up your data!
      Homework 
      Agenda [65]
      • TYPING.COM [15]
      • Keynote Presentations [50]
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      Thursday, October 19, 2017

      THUR: Old Routines ANEW!



      Rule #1 - John will believe whatever the sub tells him...
      Rule #2 - work the entire time, quietly and on your own 
      There is no group work today

       Learning Target(s)
      • I can catch up on my Reading+ and Typing.com commitments
      • I can read, assess, and comment on an interesting article of my own choosing (from a curated list)
      Announcements 
      • No School for students This Friday
      • Report cards come out this Today
      • Student Lead Conferences NEXT WEEK
      ONGOING REMINDERS: 
      • Notify John if your drives are not working.  Everybody should be backing up to google drive or a flash drive JUST IN CASE THERE IS A DISASTER.   REMEMBER THE POLICY: YOU are responsible for the safety of your data even if OUR technology fails. Back up your data!
      Homework 
      Agenda [100]

       First half of period [50]
        1. Reading Plus - TWO READINGS
          • DO NOT PLAY ANY AUDIO OR VIDEO FILES
          • DO NOT ASK TO USE HEADPHONES
          • You may do reading plus the entire 50 minutes
          • You must stop after 50 minutes even if in the middle of a reading
          • After you have done TWO Reading+ READINGS you may continue to  typing.com
        2. Typing.com - the rest of the 50 minutes
          • AFTER doing TWO Reading+ READINGS
      Second 1/2 of the period [50]
      • Your TASK is to read and comment intelligently and completely on one or more articles
      • The PROCESS is as follows:
        1. Open the RESPONSE DOCUMENT [by CLICKING HERE] and look at prompts you will be writing about
        2. Select ONE of the articles below - choose the one that looks most interesting!
          • John has added categories to give you a general idea what topics come up in each article
          • IF an article seems too hard for you to read and understand stick with it for a bit and see if you get it with more effort.
          • IF you are totally not understanding what you are reading then move on to another article but remember you need to be
            • Turning in at least one article
            • reading and writing the entire 50 minutes
        3. When you have finished reading the article go back to the Answer Document and answer the prompts.
      • If there is still time
          • Choose another interesting article and enjoy reading it!
          • If you want to finish after school or on the weekend, submit another Answer Document  for Extra Credit - but make sure it is good work 
      • REMINDER: 
        • DO NOT PLAY ANY AUDIO OR VIDEO FILES
        • DO NOT ASK TO USE HEADPHONES
        • DO NOT JUST "PLAY IT QUIETLY"
        • PLAY THEM ON YOUR OWN TIME

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      Wednesday, October 18, 2017

      WED[Mon]: Why Am I" - KEYNOTE Reflection & Final Presentation

      No Computers:
      • Lose points if you don't volunteer to present
      • EVERYONE will present
      Learning Target(s)
      • I can learn artistic critique techniques
        • I can listen to my own work being critiqued
      • I can learn how to assess my own work
      Announcements 
      • No Office Hours This Week
      • No School for students This Friday
      • Report cards come out this Thursday
      • Student Lead Conferences NEXT WEEK
      ONGOING REMINDERS: 
      • Notify John if your drives are not working.  Everybody should be backing up to google drive or a flash drive JUST IN CASE THERE IS A DISASTER.   REMEMBER THE POLICY: YOU are responsible for the safety of your data even if OUR technology fails. Back up your data!
      Homework 
      Agenda [100]
      • ALL: Keynote Presentations
      • Period One: 
        • When presentations are finished follow this order
        1. Reading+
        2. Check your grades
          • If you have an M call John over
          • On average your typing grades added or subtracted a third of a grade point (so it added or removed a + or a -)
        3. Typing.com 
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      Tuesday, October 17, 2017

      TUE: "Why Am I" - KEYNOTE Reflection & Final Presentation


      No Computers:
      • Lose points if you don't volunteer to present
      • EVERYONE will present
      Learning Target(s)
      • I can learn artistic critique techniques
        • I can listen to my own work being critiqued
      • I can learn how to assess my own work
      Announcements 
      • No Office Hours This Week
      • No School for students This Friday
      • Report cards come out this Thursday
      • Student Lead Conferences NEXT WEEK
      ONGOING REMINDERS: 
      • Notify John if your drives are not working.  Everybody should be backing up to google drive or a flash drive JUST IN CASE THERE IS A DISASTER.   REMEMBER THE POLICY: YOU are responsible for the safety of your data even if OUR technology fails. Back up your data!
      Homework 
      Agenda [65]
      • Period One: finish Friday lesson
      • ALL: Keynote Presntations
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      Monday, October 16, 2017

      MON: "Why Am I" - KEYNOTE Reflection & Final Presentation


      No Computers:

      • Extra credit if you volunteer to present
      • EVERYONE will present

      Congratulations Kids!  
      All the grownups thought you 
      did great Thursday Night!


      Learning Target(s)
      • I can learn artistic critique techniques
        • I can listen to my own work being critiqued
      • I can learn how to assess my own work
      Announcements 
      • No Office Hours This Week
      • No School for students This Friday
      • Report cards come out this Thursday
      • Student Lead Conferences NEXT WEEK
      ONGOING REMINDERS: 
      • Notify John if your drives are not working.  Everybody should be backing up to google drive or a flash drive JUST IN CASE THERE IS A DISASTER.   REMEMBER THE POLICY: YOU are responsible for the safety of your data even if OUR technology fails. Back up your data!
      Homework 
      Agenda [65]
      • Period One: finish Friday lesson
      • ALL: Keynote Presntations
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      Thursday, October 12, 2017

      THU: "Why Am I" - KEYNOTE EXHIBITION DAY & Final Practice [Day of 9]

      DO NOW:

      • Scroll down to the agenda and follow the numbered steps
      Learning Target(s)
      • I can check my google classroom and rename and resubmit the final technical draft of my keynote to my Google Classroom if I did it incorrectly last class
      • I can prepare my cards/notes/script and practice, practice, practice
      Announcements 
      • NEXT WEEK: SAVE your note cards because you perform again in front of your block next week. Changes made next class WILL be seen and graded during your in-class presentation.
      • Today is a THURSDAY Block Day
      • Turn in your Notification slip for 1 Point today
      • NO MORE General OFFICE HOURS BEFORE THE PRESENTATION
      ONGOING REMINDERS: 
      • Notify John if your drives are not working
      • Everybody should be backing up to google drive or a flash drive JUST IN CASE THERE IS A DISASTER TONIGHT
        • REMEMBER THE POLICY: YOU are responsible for the safety of your data even if OUR technology fails. Back up your data!
      Homework 
      • SLEEP
      Resources 
      Agenda [100]

        1. Log in to your google classroom: 
          • Look at the file you turned in (many were turned in WRONG)
          • Is it the Keynote you expect to present tonight?
            • Download it without unsubmitting and check it 
          • Is it named correctly with the word FINAL added?
          • Is it named correctly with YOUR FULL NAME?
          • Is it named correctly with YOUR ADVISORS NAME?
          • Is it actually the *.KEY file and NOT the *.PDF file?
        2. If the file is completely correct go to step 3, if not:
          • UNSUBMIT AND UPLOAD THE PROPERLY NAMED AND/OR CORRECT FILE
            • Yes, your project will now be a little late but it will hurt your grade less than if you have the wrong file or we can't find it
          • When you are CERTAIN that your file is correct, uploaded and turned in go to step three
        3. Practice your keynote once by yourself
          • Use your cards.
            • No CARDS? STOP right now and make them,
          • Pay attention to when you are going to click and mark those moments on your cards
          • If you make any changes to your actual keynote you must
            • RENAME IT TO ADD A "2" BEFORE THE WORD "FINAL"
              • 2-FINAL-JOHN KITTREDGE-ELLIOTT
            •  UPLOAD it to the Google Classroom IN TODAY'S ASSIGNMENT- DO NOT UNSUBMIT THE ORIGINAL VERSION.
            • REMEMBER TO DOWNLOAD IT TONIGHT OR BRING IT ON A FLASHDRIVE
        4. Find a partner and practice your Keynotes together - then find new partners and repeat until class is finished
          • Use your cards.
          • PRACTICE YOUR CLICKING IN PARTICULAR!
          • If you make any changes to your actual keynote you must
            • RENAME IT TO ADD A "2" BEFORE THE WORD "FINAL"
              • 2-FINAL-JOHN KITTREDGE-ELLIOTT
            •  UPLOAD it to the Google Classroom as an ADDITIONAL FILE - DO NOT UNSUBMIT THE ORIGINAL VERSION.
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        Tuesday, October 10, 2017

        TUE/WED: "Why Am I" Keynote - KEYNOTE SUBMISSION & Final Production [Day 8 of 9]


        Learning Target(s)
        • I can put the final touches on my WHY AM I Keynote Presentation slides
        • I can rename and submit the final technical draft of my keynote to my Google Classroom
        • I can prepare my cards/notes/script before next class in order to practice
        TODAY: Turn in Final Keynote for technical grade
        NEXT CLASS: Make minor changes as you practice with your script.  No changes made next class will impact your grade
        NEXT WEEK: SAVE your note cards because you perform again in front of your block next week. Changes made next class WILL be seen and graded during your in-class presentation.

         Announcements 
        • You have 100 minutes of Computer time left 
          • including after school TODAY for 1st period
        • Today is a THURSDAY Block Day
        • Turn in your Notification slip for 1 Point today
        • NO MORE General OFFICE HOURS BEFORE THE PRESENTATION
        • 1st period additional office hours TODAY- guaranteed for 1st period, leftovers for other periods

        ONGOING REMINDERS: 
        • Notify John if your drives are not working
        • Everybody should be backing up to google drive or a flash drive just in case
          • REMEMBER THE POLICY: YOU are responsible for the safety of your data even if our technology fails. Back up your data!
        Homework 
        • NOTECARDS and practicing in front of the mirror
        Resources 
        Agenda [100]
        • Continue PRODUCTION on "WHY AM I" slides  [90]
        • Submit to Google Classroom [10]
        • The Exhibition Flyer and confirmation of attendance [00]
          • 1 Point TUES/WEDS
          • O Points if not turned in 
        • WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE "DONE"
          • Check your images: 
            • do you need to replace any fuzzy or watermarked images?
          • Check your slides: 
            • People should not have to read your slide to understand what it is about
            • Move what you are saying (the story you are telling) from your slides to your script/notes/cards
            • Is everything spelled 100% Correctly?
              • Have a neighbor proofread your slides
              • There is no word such as "i" in our language...
          • Check your Cards/Notes/Script:
            • Are you saying, for every slide that you can, WHY this event helps makes you the person you are today?
          • Add Slides:
            • Are you telling a complete story from beginning to end?
            • Do you need any simple slides to connect the story from one event to another
            • Is everything super lightweight and you need to add in some more serious slides?
            • Is everything really serious? Do you need to add something to lighten the mood?
          • When everything is PERFECT
            • Tell John
            • Do quiet work that you need to do
            • Help others when politely asked
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        Wednesday, October 4, 2017

        WED/THU: "Why Am I" Keynote - BENCHMARK 2 & Final Production [Day 7 of 9]

        Learning Target(s)
        • I can continue PRODUCTION of my WHY AM I Keynote Presentation slides
        • I can submit a proficient draft of the MAJORITY of my slides
        • I can email myself a PDF of my slides
        • I can get a piece of paper to my guardian and back without losing it
        Announcements 
        • You have 200 minutes of Computer time left 
          • (including after school Tuesday for 1st period)
          • Do your CARDS over the weekend using the PDF you are sending yourself as a guide
        • Normal Block Day
        • Turn in your Notification slip for 2 Points today
        • NO MORE General OFFICE HOURS BEFORE THE PRESENTATION
        • 1st period additional office hours next Tuesday - guaranteed for 1st period, leftovers for other periods
        • DUE TODAY: Benchmark 4+3 or 6+4 to be on track for a B or higher
          • 4-6 COMPLEX Slides DUE
          • 3-4 other slides should also be finished
          • These are the minimum requirements to even qualify for a grade higher than a C
        Special Announcements 

        • Thinking of playing Pro Ball?  
          • Think again, and then become a brain surgeon, or a CFO, or an engineer, or any of the zillions of things you can actually plan to achieve with hard work alone! 
        REMEMBER: notify John if your drives are not working
        • Everybody should be backing up to google drive or a flash drive just in case
          • REMEMBER THE POLICY: YOU are responsible for the safety of your data even if our technology fails. Back up your data!
        Homework 
        • Do ALL of your THINKING outside of class
        • SEND PHOTOS to your school email or Google Drive
          • Or bring photos on a flash drive
          • Send or Bring the LARGEST FILE SIZE VERSION POSSIBLE
        Resources 
        Agenda [100]
        • Continue PRODUCTION on "WHY AM I" slides  [90]
        • Make a PDF & email to self [05]
        • Submit to Google Classroom [05]
        • The Exhibition Flyer and confirmation of attendance [00]
          • 2 Points Wed/Thurs
          • O Points if not turned in NEXT WEEK
        • WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE "DONE"
          • Check your images: 
            • do you need to replace any fuzzy or watermarked images?
          • Check your slides: 
            • People should not have to read your slide to understand what it is about
            • Move what you are saying (the story you are telling) from your slides to your script/notes/cards
            • Is everything spelled 100% Correctly?
              • Have a neighbor proofread your slides
              • There is no word such as "i" in our language...
          • Check your Cards/Notes/Script:
            • Are you saying, for every slide that you can, WHY this event helps makes you the person you are today?
          • Add Slides:
            • Are you telling a complete story from beginning to end?
            • Do you need any simple slides to connect the story from one event to another
            • Is everything super lightweight and you need to add in some more serious slides?
            • Is everything really serious? Do you need to add something to lighten the mood?
          • When everything is PERFECT
            • Tell John
            • Do quiet work that you need to do
            • Help others when politely asked
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