Hi Techies -

Here is the power point that tells about TSA. We began looking at it in class on Thursday and Friday. We will be finishing up the work sheets this week.

TSA PowerPoint

 If you missed doing this in class the work sheets are here…

TSA ppt Unit 1
TSA ppt Unit 2
TSA ppt Unit 3

Let me know if you are interested in joining!

Mrs. Shapiro

Kids Rules for Internet Safety

1. I will not give out personal information such as my address, telephone number, parents’ work address/telephone number, or the name and location of my school without my parents’ permission.
2. I will tell my parents right away if I come across any information that makes me feel uncomfortable.
3. I will never agree to get together with someone I “meet” online without first checking with my parents. If my parents agree to the meeting, I will be sure that it is in a public place and bring my mother or father along.
4. I will never send a person my picture or anything else without first checking with my parents.
5. I will not respond to any messages that are mean or in any way make me feel uncomfortable. It is not my fault if I get a message like that. If I do I will tell my parents right away so that they can contact the service provider.
6. I will talk with my parents so that we can set up rules for going online. We will decide upon the time of day that I can be online, the length of time I can be online and appropriate areas for me to visit. I will not access other areas or break these rules without their permission.
7. I will not give out my Internet password to anyone (even my best friends) other than my parents.
8. I will check with my parents before downloading or installing software or doing anything that could possibly hurt our computer or jeopardize my family’s privacy
9. I will be a good online citizen and not do anything that hurts other people or is against the law.
10. I will help my parents understand how to have fun and learn things online and teach them things about the Internet, computers and other technology.

Complete the Web Quest for Internet Safety

Hey there Techies!

We had the big What is Technology? and Problem Solving class the last couple of days. Very simply, Technology is using what we know, what we can do, and the stuff around us to solve problems and make people better! (The definition that I want you to know is below.)

Bell Ringer - What do you think technology is?

Question of the day - What do you expect from this class? 

The key words of the day:

• study
• application
• knowledge
• creativity
• resources
• solve
• problems
• extend
• human
• potential

Be ready for a review of the definition (The application of knowledge, creativity, and resources to solve problems and exten human potential.) and a history lesson during your next class!

Now you have had a small taste of problem solving in Tech Ed! Can you imagine all of the ways that you can use IDEATE for the rest of your life?

A quick refresher…

• Identify the problem
• Define the goal
• Explore possible solutions
• Assess the alternatives
• Take action
• Evaluate the outcome

An example…

• I - I need to teach my 6th grade technology students the problem solving method IDEATE, that is used in Technology Education
• D - The 6th grade technology students need to be able to use the problem solving method to solve real problems
• E - Ways that I might teach problem solving…
  • Lecture
  • Write info on board
  • Have students take notes
  • Give examples
  • Solve a problem together as a class
  • Solve a problem in small groups
  • Solve a problem with a partner
  • Each student solve a problem on their own
• A - What makes these possible solutions good or bad?
  • Lecture - not everyone learns well by lecture
  • Write info on board - some explanation is needed
  • Have students take notes -  helps the visual learners
  • Give examples/demonstrations - will help more students by seeing the system used
  • Solve a problem together as a class - I will be able to give them guidance and help them avoid huge mistakes
  • Solve a problem in small groups - working together will give a number of students to help support each other in the activity
  • Solve a problem with a partner - two students will still have the opportunity to help and support each other
  • Each student solve a problem on their own - gives the student the chance to do problem solving all by themselves.
  • All of the ideas for possible solutions are good when used together
• T - I will teach the lessons on problem solving using the solutions listed above
• E - My final evaluation will be a test to see if the students can display the use of the problem solving system - IDEATE

WOW! That’s a lot of great stuff! Don’t worry - we are not done going over this and practicing the use of IDEATE! We still have sixteen weeks of class left! And believe me, we need every bit of it!!!

Hope this doesn’t strain the brain too much! Rest up for the next few days because we will be problem solving!

Mrs. Shapiro

PS - For those who missed the notes or activities for this here they are on a worksheet!

Problem Solving Notes

The Magic Square

Problem Solving - 9 Dots

Problem Solving 12 Dots

Problem Solving - 5 lines + 6 lines

Hi Techies -

Here is the power point that tells about TSA.

TSA PowerPoint

 If you missed doing this in class the work sheets are here…

TSA ppt Unit 1
TSA ppt Unit 2
TSA ppt Unit 3

Let me know if you are interested in joining!

Mrs. Shapiro

The Pruden Center for Industry and Technology is hosting its Annual Open House on Thursday, February 28 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Parents and/or guardians of students currently attending high school in Isle of Wight County or Suffolk are invited as well as community members and all others who have an interest in attending The Pruden Center for Industry and Technology evening courses.  This open house will allow individuals to tour the facilities, ask questions, and become familiar with the courses offered at The Pruden Center.  Refreshments will be served and door prizes given away each hour.  Call The Pruden Center at 925-5651 or visit the Center’s website at www.prudencenter.net for more information.

The Pruden Center for Industry and Technology high school registration is going on from February through March during regular school hours.  Registration is open to students currently enrolled in Suffolk and Isle of Wight school divisions at the five feeder schools to The Pruden Center.  These feeder schools are King’s Fork High, Lakeland High, Nansemond River High, Windsor High and Smithfield High.  Program enrollment is limited at The Pruden Center for Industry and Technology and early enrollment is encouraged.  Call the guidance counselors at each feeder school listed above or The Pruden Center at 925-5651 or visit the Center’s website at www.prudencenter.net for more information.

Kids Rules for Internet Safety

1. I will not give out personal information such as my address, telephone number, parents’ work address/telephone number, or the name and location of my school without my parents’ permission.
2. I will tell my parents right away if I come across any information that makes me feel uncomfortable.
3. I will never agree to get together with someone I “meet” online without first checking with my parents. If my parents agree to the meeting, I will be sure that it is in a public place and bring my mother or father along.
4. I will never send a person my picture or anything else without first checking with my parents.
5. I will not respond to any messages that are mean or in any way make me feel uncomfortable. It is not my fault if I get a message like that. If I do I will tell my parents right away so that they can contact the service provider.
6. I will talk with my parents so that we can set up rules for going online. We will decide upon the time of day that I can be online, the length of time I can be online and appropriate areas for me to visit. I will not access other areas or break these rules without their permission.
7. I will not give out my Internet password to anyone (even my best friends) other than my parents.
8. I will check with my parents before downloading or installing software or doing anything that could possibly hurt our computer or jeopardize my family’s privacy
9. I will be a good online citizen and not do anything that hurts other people or is against the law.
10. I will help my parents understand how to have fun and learn things online and teach them things about the Internet, computers and other technology.

Complete the Web Quest for Internet Safety

Well my 7th and 8th grade Techies!

So now you have had a small taste of problem solving in Tech Ed! Can you imagine all of the ways that you can use IDEATE for the rest of your life?

A quick refresher…

• Identify the problem
• Define the goal
• Explore possible solutions
• Assess the alternatives
• Take action
• Evaluate the outcome

An example…

• I - I need to teach my 6th grade technology students the problem solving method IDEATE, that is used in Technology Education
• D - The 6th grade technology students need to be able to use the problem solving method to solve real problems
• E - Ways that I might teach problem solving…
  • Lecture
  • Write info on board
  • Have students take notes
  • Give examples
  • Solve a problem together as a class
  • Solve a problem in small groups
  • Solve a problem with a partner
  • Each student solve a problem on their own
• A - What makes these possible solutions good or bad?
  • Lecture - not everyone learns well by lecture
  • Write info on board - some explanation is needed
  • Have students take notes -  helps the visual learners
  • Give examples/demonstrations - will help more students by seeing the system used
  • Solve a problem together as a class - I will be able to give them guidance and help them avoid huge mistakes
  • Solve a problem in small groups - working together will give a number of students to help support each other in the activity
  • Solve a problem with a partner - two students will still have the opportunity to help and support each other
  • Each student solve a problem on their own - gives the student the chance to do problem solving all by themselves.
  • All of the ideas for possible solutions are good when used together
• T - I will teach the lessons on problem solving using the solutions listed above
• E - My final evaluation will be a test to see if the students can display the use of the problem solving system - IDEATE

WOW! That’s a lot of great stuff! Don’t worry - we are not done going over this and practicing the use of IDEATE! We still have fourteen weeks of class left! And believe me, we need every bit of it!!!

Hope this doesn’t strain the brain too much! Rest up for the next few days because we will be problem solving!

Mrs. Shapiro

PS - For those who missed the notes or activities for this here they are on a worksheet!

Problem Solving Notes

The Magic Square

Problem Solving - 9 Dots

Problem Solving 12 Dots

Problem Solving - 5 lines + 6 lines

Hey there Techies!

All of my classes have now had the big What is Technology? class. Very simply, Technology is using what we know, what we can do, and the stuff around us to solve problems and make people better!

Intro Students: I have had the chance to look at some of your new inventions - not all of them yet - and I must say you all have some pretty cool and interesting ideas! Just think, someday you might be the guy or girl to turn those ideas into the real thing! That would be AWESOME! I hope you do!

The key words of the day:

• study
• application
• knowledge
• creativity
• resources
• solve
• problems
• extend
• human
• potential

Be ready for a review of the definition and a history lesson during your next class!

Mrs. Shapiro

Okay troops!

 I am back to working on the blog again!

Happy New Year! Hope you enjoyed your time off over the holidays!

Here is the form to complete your critical writings on…

• Critical Writing Form 

Here are all of the Writing Prompts for the Modules that I have been promising! The Grading Rubrics are included in the documents so you will know exactly what I am looking for in each of your writings!

• CAD Critical Writings
• Computer Graphics and Animation Critical Writings
• Digital Music Critical Writings
• Energy and Power Critical Writings
• Environment and Ecology Critical Writings
• Flight Critical Writings
• Health and Fitness Critical Writings
• Lasers Critical Writings
• Pnuematics Critical Writings
• Research and Development Critical Writings
• Robotics Critical Writings
• Structural Engineering Critical Writings

Good luck with your writings!

Okay Techies!

We have tackled problem solving pretty well! You learned how to connect dots, make 9, build towers out of paper, and cut gigantic holes in paper! But most important you have gained some problem solving skills and have become thinkers!

6th graders - we’re going to be moving on to our resources and systems - get ready for some new stuff in technology that you probably already know! (hey - there’s that knowledge again!) Believe me, we are going to apply your knowledge and creativity a lot in the next few days!

7th and 8th graders - since the modules are not up and running yet we are going to start doing some other activities to cover the objectives that are required of us! Wanna race? How about a production project? Or maybe we can do some construction! I’ve got some great ideas up my sleeve!

Have a great weekend! We’re going to hit things hard next week! Bring a container - I’ve got knowledge to share!

 Mrs. Shapiro