The Lessons
This is the program of study I hope to follow for the year. I understand however that this is not a perfect world and that things may change. Hopefully, though, this outline will remain close to what we do throughout the rest of the year.
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8/17
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What is ITGS? Course syllabus - it is online in the forum and on the servers at: T:\abraden\public\student pickup
Check out web page Comments/Questions Homework: Begin memorizing Command Terms in the back of the syllabus. You will be quizzed on these repeatedly throughout the year. Get Syllabus, Assessment Guide and Project Guide from server and copy to your desktop. You should also copy these to your USB ...don't have one? GET one, this is a course requirement. |
Syllabus - read it, know it, love it! |
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8/19 |
Assign Computer Confluence while students are writing up examples (on any tech topic) of the first four Command Terms. The Triangle Integrated Approach Register for forum Post to Forum |
Assign Computer Confluence Begin reading Chapter 0 |
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8/22
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Project - What is it, how does it work what do I have to do? Remember - focus on what the need of the client is NOT on what you want to do Look at the forum sections. Read packet / discussion / ideas / journals / clients How to interview a client The Project is due February 28, roughly Class 50...it is closer than you think!HWK - DUE NC - Where might you look for a client? Have a list of three preliminary ideas/clients. |
Computer Confluence Chapter 0 |
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8/29 |
Check homework - You will have until Class 13 to have a client/project. Journal Check - get a three ring binder for this...yes it must be a three ring binder, you'll thank me for this later. Triangle Check Part 1: Determining the Social Impact of a Technology Analyzing Social Impact and Ethics in Technology * Answer the first 7 questions on Social Issues This assignment will be collected along with Part 2 |
Computer Confluence Chapter 0 |
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8/31
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Posting assignment explanation - first post is due 9/6 Part 2: Determining the Ethical Impact of a Technology Analyzing Social Impact and Ethics in Technology You will have the rest of this class to prepare your presentation. |
Computer Confluence Chapter 0
Chapter 0 |
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Guest speakers Project Progress? Finish presentations from the Analyzing exercise. |
Computer Confluence Chapter 0 Gift of Fire 4.1 |
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9/6 |
Posts - Practice Presentations from Analyzing exercise |
Computer Confluence Chapter 0 Gift of Fire 4.1 |
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| 9/8 | posts - Practice Computers are a waste? Read this article from Slate, now find specific examples of more mainstream school(s) that have tried and either failed or succeeded to introduce laptop programs. Your requirements:
TEST on Chapter 0 - Five minute review |
Computer Confluence Chapter 1 Gift of Fire 4.1 |
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9/12
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posts - Practice/ Project Progress / presentations "pop" quiz on what goes in the log book and what does not Web Design: - Creating a web page is something that is more and more likely in your world. We will take a basic look at some of the elements that go into web design. This, however, is not intended to be a comprehensive course in web design. We will begin this as a class, but if you want to see the steps we take together here are the directions. After we get you up and running I want you to spend the rest of class customizing the web page. |
Computer Confluence Chapter 1 Gift of Fire 4.2 |
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9/14 |
Take your basic web page we did last class and add photos, video Spry Assets, Tables...whatever you can come up with. I strongly suggest you go to AtomicLearning.com or just do a basic search on Dreamweaver tutorials and see what you come up with...the best grade goes to the one who surprises me the most...jk...but that is your assignment, surprise me with your changes to the original. Free Web Page designer that runs off your USB - It'll go everywhere with you! KompoZer |
Computer Confluence Chapter 1 |
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9/16 |
posts - Practice but beginning the 27th you will be graded for these. Education 3.2 Computers in School - check for the rubric concerning posting homework to the forum. |
Computer Confluence Chapter 1 Gift of Fire 8.3 |
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Due to school closure lessons will be conducted through this web page. Please stay tuned for further developments. Thank you. - Mr. Braden PS - no posts for now... |
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| 9/27 | Computers in School - check for the rubric concerning posting homework to the forum. You should be doing a minimum of three posts: One for your primary response and two in response to other posts. |
Computer Confluence Chapter 1 Gift of Fire 8.3 |
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9/29
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5 Minute Presentation about these issues will be emailed to me. Suggested Due Date 10/3 time to complete ~2 hours For next class you will need to submit to me the name of your client. To be prepared begin reading the Criterion G section of your syllabus and in the forum. |
Computer Confluence Chapter 1 |
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Project Progress check Flattening the World - I recommend you download the video and save it. There are a series of questions based on a video of Thomas Friedman lecturing about his new book The World Is Flat. Pre-read the questions and then watch the video - Homework Suggested Due Date 10/7 Time to complete ~ 1 hour + video watching time of 45 minutes |
Computer Confluence Chapter 2 |
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10/5 |
Blog Tip#1: Blog Tip-user name
PROJECT DAY!!! Share progress as a class on projects. Look at paper again, review parts of the paper and how to write it beginning with Criterion G. Time to complete ~ 45 minutes Project - Complete Project Write-Up form. Time to complete ~5 minutes Read packet / discussion / ideas / journals post questions to the Project Q & A space in the blog. |
No test for Chap one Computer Confluence Chapter 2 |
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10/7 10/13 |
Extra Points?!?! From Mr. Braden?!?! NEVER!
Catch-up and finish all work from past two weeks. PROJECT DAY!!! Share progress as a class on projects. Look at paper again, review parts of the paper and how to write it beginning with Criterion G. Project - Complete Project Write-Up form. Discuss with me after words while you begin work on either journal, paper or actual product. Read packet / discussion / ideas / journals |
Computer Confluence Chapter 2 |
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10/17
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posts New posting schedule - you must complete the attached Section One review worksheet and use its corresponding email assignment schedule for the next 11 classes. Today is a simple look at some basic terms revolving around Security. - Security 1.3 Need help finding tech articles? Click here to learn what RSS feeds are and how to use them. Still confused by the Project...check this out! (I suggest you bookmark this one) |
Computer Confluence Chapter 2 Gift of Fire 2.4 |
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10/19 |
posts When was the last time you checked in with your client? Why should you? How often should you? Americans spying on Americans. What President Bush wants and how you will support him. - Privacy 1.4
For a little fun and history on who those guys are click here. |
Computer Confluence Chapter 2 |
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10/21
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TEST on Ch.2 - go to "Online Study Guide" Seniors and the Internet - Education 3.2 |
TEST on Ch.2 Computer Confluence Chapter 3 Gift of Fire 9.2 |
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10/25 |
Posts Log in to iGoogle.
One person in the group needs to create the document/presenataion where you will put the answers to Censorship Part 1 & 2. |
Computer Confluence Chapter 3 Gift of Fire 6.1 |
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10/27
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Posts Evaluate Censorship and Free Speech Part 1
Due next class along with Part 1 turn it in by sharing the final document (created through Google) with me. |
Computer Confluence Chapter 3 |
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posts look at Google documents and review the command terms that came up in the assignment.
Check in on Criterion G - Look at H |
Computer Confluence Chapter 3 |
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11/3
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posts Social and Ethical Issues - Equality of Access |
Computer Confluence Chapter 3 Gift of Fire 1.3.3 |
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11/7
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posts Preparation for Criterion H - You should fill out the Criterion H Writing Aid sheet. This will help you in writing the H post on the forum, which you need to do next class. Social and Ethical Issues - Equality of Access
FYI - if you want help with web design make an appointment to my classroom after school. |
Computer Confluence Chapter 3 |
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11/9
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TEST on Ch.3 LOG BOOK check! posts Project day / report day After that you can begin Criterion H. This will be posted by the end of class. As always you need to respond to another Criterion H post. Use the attached sheet to help you critique someone else's report (and your own!) |
TEST on Ch.3 Gift of Fire 6.2 Start Chapter 8 |
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11/11
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Research RFID tags to create a list of five places where you might see them in the future and explain why they would be a benefit in that application. Discuss as a class and share examples. |
Computer Confluence Chapter 8 Gift of Fire 8.4 |
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11/14 |
Review completed Criterion H checklist rubric form. look at different criterion H's and then revise them on the forum. A New Posting Format! Based on the technology behind your article after the three connections you need to apply the Command Term for the day. The schedule is as follows. We will begin these the 18th.
Social and Ethical Issues - Control |
Computer Confluence Chapter 8 Gift of Fire 8.5 |
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11/16
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Revised criterion H due on forum! 1/2 hour for the review of Criterion H - with a partner, check each others Criterion H using the checklist. Fix and compare.
Networks - IT Systems 2.1.2 The World Goes Wireless or How Your Own Stomach No Longer Talks To You, But Directly To Your Doctor
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Computer Confluence Chapter 8
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11/22
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posts Areas of Impact - Section 3.4
Project day tomorrow ...bring things to work on!!! |
Computer Confluence Chapter 8 Gift of Fire 8.2 |
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11/24 |
posts Check Posts for Virtual Actors Project Work ... Bring plenty to work on and if you need to move about the campus be sure you have made the necessary arrangements |
Project Computer Confluence Chapter 10 |
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posts Criterion I - read Planning and Developing the Chosen IT Solution on page 43 plus the rubric (pg 46). Next class we will look at a packet of papers designed to help you structure this Criterion.
Social and Ethical Issues - Section 1.10 Wikis...what the heck are they? When and why are they used? Look up wiki and see what we find... HWK - How might we use a wiki in class? A New Posting Format! Based on the technology behind your article after the three connections you need to apply the Command Term for the day. The schedule is as follows. We will begin these the 18th.
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Gift of Fire 5.4 Computer Confluence Chapter 10 |
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12/5 |
posts Pass out Criterion I packet and discuss the first three criterion. Areas of Impact - Section 3.4 |
Gift of Fire 6.3 Computer Confluence Chapter 10 |
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12/7
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posts Project time |
Computer Confluence Chapter 10 |
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12/9 12/13
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12/9 - five people in class...hmmm....catch up day. 12/13 posts Areas of Impact - Section 3.4 Systems Fundamentals - Section 2.1.1 |
Computer Confluence Chapter 10 |
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12/15 |
posts Project Work - Report discussion. Bring sample reports and Projects Packet |
Chapter 10 |
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12/19-1/9 |
Holiday Break! Have a great, happy, healthy and productive (on your PROJECT) break |
Chapter 10 |
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1/9 |
posts Welcome back |
Chapter 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1/11 | TEST Chapter 10 posts Show and Tell a.k.a.-project work |
TEST Computer Confluence Chapter 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1/13 | posts Systems Fundamentals - Section 2.1.1 |
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1/17
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posts A real exam, from May of 2006 will come to class for a visit. This is both Paper 1 and 2. We will look at how it is organized, strategies tips and tricks. Extra - just for fun activity - 'Databases Exercise' - Software Fundamentals - Section 2.2.2 |
Gift of Fire 4.4 |
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1/19-25
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posts Exams!!! Pass out the 2007 Exam Guidelines and review as a class. |
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The assignments and readings in the sections labeled "Extra" are for those of you that want a little extra work, like the topic or just want to be sure you are ready for the Exams in May. Enjoy!
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Extra |
'Globalization of Software' - Software Fundamentals - Section 2.2.1 'Encryption Backdoors' - Software Fundamentals - Section 2.2.1 |
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Areas of Impact - Section 3.6 |
Gift of Fire 2.3 |
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Extra
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'Printing Costs' - Systems Fundamentals - Section 2.1.1 |
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Censorship and Free Speech
Censorship and Free Speech
Systems Fundamentals - Section 2.1.1 
Interfaces to Improve Accessibility
Data Mining 
RFID in your ID
Control in the Workplace
Wiretapping comes home to Riyadh
Virtual Actors
Dangerous Spam Scams
Copyright and MP3 Technology
Converging Technologies
Virus Types