Brrrrrrrrr!!!

I still cannot believe March has begun.  Have you heard the expression, "Out like a lion, in like a lamb?" Have you ever wondered what that meant?  I have a site with the answer.  According to good old Punxsutawney Phil we only have about three more weeks of winter.  Let's hope he is right!!

Quick Activator:
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This week you will add some widgets and gadgets to your blogs.  Before we get started with that project, you need to get your blog in tip top shape.  One of the widgets you will add is a ClustrMap.  You will use your URL to create this widget, so you must have your new one in place.  I can't wait for you to see where your blog audience lives!   Please be sure to use your resources and critical thinking skills when you come to "work."

  ~Mrs. White :)

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#Fake News

Welcome Back!  I will not be with you for your first class this week.  I hope you enjoyed your vacation.  We can catch up on details when I return.  I have created yet another slide presentation for you to use this for class today.  Please be sure to read all of the text carefully and follow instructions.  Remember you are at WORK and you know my expectations.  You will have one task to print and turn in by the end of class.  Please make great choices and work hard!
Link to Fake News Presentation
**If you should finish your work before the bell should ring, there are books on the back table for your to borrow and read silently.

Catching Up From Niko and Orson.....

Once again our New England winter has finally started.  Traditionally February throws us a couple of good storms and 2017 is no exception.  I hope you didn't lose power in the last storm.  Fasten your seat belts as this week will fly by.
Most of you will will start with class #2 from last week; creating "paper" comments.  After this first attempt of creating a "quality" comment you will move on to yet another.  You have been given an assignment in Google Classroom.  Be sure to read carefully before starting.
Before leaving on vacation be sure you have turned in both your Artifact Reflection Sheet and your commenting activities.  You will be graded on all three of these assignments.
Have a super vacation!

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Cue the Duck Boats........History Has Been Made!!

What a great day for New England!  Our Patriots did us proud on Sunday. They did us more than "proud," they made history!!!   WOW!  What a game.  So many "firsts" I lost count. Did you make it through the whole game?  I hope you didn't go to bed thinking it was all over after halftime. It looks as if the #driveforfive was somewhat of a omen.   Tuesday those duck boats will be waddling down the streets of Boston as Patriot's fans line those same streets celebrating with the G.O.A.T. and his teammates.  Just in case you missed any of the action or the speeches afterward, you can check them out here:  Best Superbowl Comeback Ever.   Ladies and gentlemen, the New England Patriots "finished the job!"
This week we will move forward in our blogging adventures.  You will explore "continuing the conversation" by learning how to create quality comments.  I have created an activity similar to the one you worked on last week.  Creating quality comments takes practice. You may find it frustrating at first, but in the end I know you will become "pros" if you use your resources.
If you did not complete your "Be the Curator of Your Digital Life" activity it is your responsibility to complete it for homework on your own time.  If you do not have access to a printer at home, please be sure to come to the lab during homeroom (with a pass) and you may print it there.
Resource for this Week:
Commenting Activity

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Super Bowl Pump Up (and some work too!)

Whether or not you're a big football fan, it's hard to escape the "Super Bowl Frenzy" building around New England.  The official site is packed with information if you would like to check it out.  Of course, there are many "unofficial" videos flying around the Internet.  Julian Edelman is known for his strong social media presence.  His, "Patriots Super Bowl 51 Hype" is one of my favorites.  I am sure the #driveforfive will grow stronger and stronger over this next week.  Don't forget to show your support on Friday!
This week you will have the opportunity and class time to wrap up all the loose ends from the past two weeks.  You will need to finish the slide presentation from last week.  You will need to finish "managing" your digital life with a little winter cleaning.  Finally, you will need to get your blog finished and ready to roll for the rest of the year.  I have included links to the digital docs you will need to be successful below.  Please be sure to read carefully.  You have everything you need.
Resources for this Week:
What's A Curator?
Winter Digital Life Clean Up
Updated Blog Checklist

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What is a Curator, Anyway?

What a weekend!   As I sit here writing this blog post there are many marches, hopefully peaceful, occurring around our country.  The transition of our new president, Mr. Donald Trump, has been somewhat smooth.  Hopefully our country will find a way to move forward, work together, and make history.  In addition to the Presidential Inauguration celebrations of the weekend, those of us living in New England are more focused on what lies ahead; the Patriot's game taking place tomorrow afternoon.  Both of these events are being documented and curated digitally.

What does this all mean?  What is a curator anyway?  You are on the road to finding the answer to that question.  This week you will use a slide presentation I have created to explore this topic.  Please take the time to think and process.  You are going to need to ask yourself some tough questions.  The answers may not come to you quickly, but if you put forth the effort, they will come to you.
Now that you have finished reading this blog post, please go to Google Classroom, read the announcement at the top of the stream of my classroom and get started.

  ~Mrs. White :)

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