MY BIO / My Heritage Project (MP4)

All students will complete a Constructed Response on Google Classroom about "Heritage". Once complete, you will use your time in class to begin a 10-slide presentation on Google Slides called "MyBio". You will include at least 4 pictures and 10 slides. See instructions below for specific requirements. You must SHARE this project with Mr. S for credit."What is HERITAGE"Please read the following article...

Google Drive / HERO PROJECT / Draw IO Introduction (MP4)

Today you will use the following link to review all of the useful tools on Google Drive.  Your Google Drive is a place to store files, create documents, spreadsheets, and presentation, and many other types of projects.  Please click Google Drive to see a video, and an extensive list...

Khan Academy Sign-Up (MP4)

Everyone at Collegium (Building 515) will use their @ccs.us GMail Account to create an Account on KhanAcademy.Org! Make sure that you finish updating your profile once you sign in. Go to your Profile screen and Add Mr. S as a Coach by entering the Khan Academy Class Code Below!Every student can use Khan Academy as an online tutor at home. You can pick just about any Subject and Level and view...

PIXLR Introduction / PIXLR Collage Project (MP4)

Today we will be working online with pixlr.com.  This is a powerful website (CLICK HERE) to help you work with and manipulate digital photographs.  Please use the time today to explore this software using pictures from Google Images. We will eventually be learning to take pictures...

SOS.FBI.GOV / NSTEENS CHALLENGE (MP4)

Happy Tuesday!  I HOPE EVERYONE HAD A RELAXING VACATION!  Today you will work on the FBI SOS Program. Please go to the link below and follow the instructions on the Student Section. You must work on each task in the 7th or 8th Grade Section. You will have time in class to finish some of the levels. Tomorrow, when you feel you have gone through all the levels, you must ask me for...

12x12x12 Rule / Multiple Intelligences (MP4)

Today in class we will be discussing the following "RULE of 12x12x12".  We will talk about how it manifests itself in society even when we do not recognize we are doing it.  Hopefully you will be a little more aware of your judgement of others, and begin to carry yourself socially in a way that brings out the best in yourself and others.  Read the following passage to yourself and be...

Left/Right Brain Dominance / Learning Styles / Typing Test (MP4)

Please take the following surveys that will help you to identify your learning style and whether you are left or right brain dominant:Left/Right Brain Dominance SurveyLearning Style InventoryMake sure you record you findings on the exit ticket (Student Survey Form 2016/2017 Below) to turn in. When you are finished take the typing test (1 minute, any topic you like, and record your Words Per Minute):http://www.typingtest.com/When...

Getting Started Right - Google Sign-In, Schoology, Google Classroom, Syllabus

Welcome to your new Technology Class! I am excited to be teaching here at Collegium Charter Middle School. Please click the following links to review our Syllabus and Class Rules. Today we will be logging into the computers, GMail Accounts, and setting up Google Classroom and Schoology.Students will be required to review our Classroom Rules, Syllabus, and other information (CLICK LINK BELOW TO REVIEW...