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If you’d like to answer an old “Question of the Day”…
Published September 21, 2008 technology 0 CommentsTags: tips
Plain text files (.txt) are very versatile. Programmers often use plain text to begin writing applications.
Open the application Notepad and type the following text into the window.
To save the file, select File > Save > My Computer > rr-c305$ on ‘musdrrfp02′ (:Y) > Students.
Then select File > New Folder. Name the folder “Homeroom Teacher First Name Last Name”. For example “Zehring Jane Doe.”
Save your plain text file in your folder with the name “plain text jane d”
When you’re finished, create a new plain text file and complete your own picture. Save it in your folder.
Introducing Scratch with a scratch
Published March 17, 2008 games , technology 1 CommentTags: interactive, programming, scratch
Here’s a project that explains three basic parts of Scratch: sprites, costumes, and scripts.
Safe internet surfing is key to having fun online. Josie and Joseph Cool show you how to be safe with their tour of example sites. Take the tour, answer the questions in the comments about one of the sites, then complete the quiz.
What kind of website is this?
What decision does Jo have to make?
What should Jo be looking out for?
Does Jo make the right decision?
Why or Why not?
Nintendo makes a video game system that could be very useful for our class. Post your comments and game suggestions in the comments.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology sponsors the free and very interactive program for creating flash animations and games.
*The program to create projects is a download. Get parent permission before you install any program from the internet on your home computer.
Try out the activities at this website:
Check the front board for the login name and password.
In the comments, let me know what you think of the site. Did it work appropriately? Is it too easy? Too hard?
Try out the activities at this website:
In the comments, let me know what you think of the site. Did it work appropriately? Is it too easy? Too hard?
You will pair up with another student and share a computer. Substitute: please draw partners using the popsicle sticks at the front of the board.
Check out the information on these links:
Mount Everest – 360 degree view
Brain Wiring
Scientific Notation Practice Test
Which site is most interesting to you? What did you like about that site? How did you score on the practice test
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