Week+of+10.17.11

=//This week we will wrap up our presentations on Wednesday.... oops - we still have a few... we will wrap up on Thursday.//= = = =Topics=

**Thursday**

 * Wrap up presentations
 * Wallwisher for Shadow Visits - //5 points per RELEVANT* shadow note up to 50 points!//


 * //*relevant means substantive - not "they have pizza for lunch" - unless having pizza for lunch is different than at most schools, or will somehow be a part of your decision making process.... also, posts can't earn credit if they are repeated from another person's post unless you are adding to the information they provided!//**

Wednesday
 * 20 Things I Learned About Browsers and the Web
 * Learning, Applying, and Teaching Each Other

= = =Activity=

Today you will prepare a short presentation that you will share with your classmates tomorrow.

Read through []. Each of you will be taking one of the "20 Things" and sharing it with the class during tomorrow's lesson. You will be responsible for making sure you thoroughly understand the content, and are able to clearly communicate it to your classmates.

You may create your presentation in any format you wish - perhaps make a Power Point slide or two to support your explanation. However, as we discussed last year, your visuals should SUPPORT your presentation, not BE your presentation. Please plan to spend approximately 2 - 3 minutes on your explanation. (YES - you will be getting up in front of the class to share and NO we don't want to look at the back of your head as you speak!).

Consider following this format:
 * Introduce your topic (5 points)
 * Explain the topic by defining it and giving a background/foundation (5 points)
 * Share the benefits and challenges of the topic (5 points)
 * Share what the topic does or doesn't do (5 points)
 * Share how the topic has improved the lives of computer users (5 points)

If you feel you have time left after you've created your presentation, please spend the remaining part of the class visiting the google chrome store at []. If you don't get to check it out today, you'll have some time after tomorrow's presentations.

=Assessment= This week you will be assessed on the following:
 * On task behavior
 * Effort put into the presentation and preparation of the presentation (yes - this is somewhat subjective, I know)
 * Presentation - 25 possible points (see above in format)

Please remember that I tend to grade heavy - my expectations are high and are reflected in the quality of work I expect you to deliver. Please see me if you have any questions - I won't be available by phone, but will be able to answer emails until around 10pm.