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Create a slide about virtual learning. (Week long project) Day four: Give suggestions of ways to make virtual learning more successful. The teachers would love your GENTLE feedback. **NEW--Watch the video to help you "Make Great Slides for Presentations". Much of the video will not pertain to this assignment since we are not presenting, I need you to put all info on the slide. But know when you are using a slide, it is truly just to enhance what you are speaking about and keep your audience engaged. in Google Classroom

Create a slide about virtual learning. (Week long project) Day four: Give suggestions of ways to make virtual learning more successful. The teachers would love your GENTLE feedback. **NEW--Watch the video to help you "Make Great Slides for Presentations". Much of the video will not pertain to this assignment since we are not presenting, I need you to put all info on the slide. But know when you are using a slide, it is truly just to enhance what you are speaking about and keep your audience engaged.

Select the slide I've created for you.
I have sent feedback to several students who have asked, on how to make their slides better. (They were great but remember, we all have room for improvement)
I will check over the slides and return with feedback tomorrow.
Things to look out for, change the title for each slide. Make sure if you are animating, the picture comes in after what you stated. We were safe at home (picture) I got good grades (picture of good grades) I exercised (picture slides in) .
If you want to make sure I get an email, you would put [email protected] before your comment. Have fun with this. Get creative. Play around with the different features of slides. This assignment is not mandatory.

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Create a slide about virtual learning. (Week long project) Day three: List three things that you find to be a negative experience from learning at home. Watch the first 45 seconds of the attached video and add an image for each and see if you can animate the slide. in Google Classroom

Create a slide about virtual learning. (Week long project) Day three: List three things that you find to be a negative experience from learning at home. Watch the first 45 seconds of the attached video and add an image for each and see if you can animate the slide.

Select the slide I've created for you. DO ONLY ONE SLIDE EVERYDAY. Do not "turn in" until Thursday.
If you'd like me to look at your work daily, just leave a private comment. If you want to make sure I get an email, you would put [email protected] before your comment. Have fun with this. Get creative. Play around with the different features of slides. This assignment is not mandatory.

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We've talked about how important it is to evaluate our sources before deciding if it is credible and reliable. Using the CRAAP method, currency is the first step to making sure the source is credible and reliable. "When was the information published? Is it up to date?" Please attach an article discussing coronavirus. Answer the currency question. Tell when the article was published. Is it up to date? in Google Classroom

We've talked about how important it is to evaluate our sources before deciding if it is credible and reliable. Using the CRAAP method, currency is the first step to making sure the source is credible and reliable. "When was the information published? Is it up to date?" Please attach an article discussing coronavirus. Answer the currency question. Tell when the article was published. Is it up to date?

This assignment is not mandatory. These lessons are designed to prepare you for college and career readiness.

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Watch this 2 minute video describing why it's important to cite when you're writing. What is intellectual crediblity? in Google Classroom

Watch this 2 minute video describing why it's important to cite when you're writing. What is intellectual crediblity?

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Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the US? Hint: Use the contents section from this History.com article to find your answer quickly. History.com is sponsored by A&E television networks. LLC. in Google Classroom

Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the US? Hint: Use the contents section from this History.com article to find your answer quickly. History.com is sponsored by A&E television networks. LLC.

This assignment is not mandatory. These assignments are designed to increase college and career readiness.

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May the 4th be with you! What message is being conveyed in this video? in Google Classroom

May the 4th be with you! What message is being conveyed in this video?

This assignment is not mandatory.

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Record one thing you learned about evaluating sources for credibility, after watching this 3 minute video from the NC State University Library. in Google Classroom

Record one thing you learned about evaluating sources for credibility, after watching this 3 minute video from the NC State University Library.

These lessons are not mandatory. They will help you become more college and career ready.

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Is it important to know about the owners of a website you are citing? Why? in Google Classroom

Is it important to know about the owners of a website you are citing? Why?

This exercise is not mandatory. It will help you develop Information literacy skills necessary for College and Career readiness.

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Using the attached Media Bias Chart from adfontesmedia.com, which of the following networks is the most neutral or balanced bias? in Google Classroom

Using the attached Media Bias Chart from adfontesmedia.com, which of the following networks is the most neutral or balanced bias?

This assignment is not mandatory. It will assist in developing your Information Literacy Skills for College and Career Readiness.

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Interesting 4 minute video discussing adfontesmedia.com, a website that analyzes media bias. Also included is a chart Do you think this outlet has bias of its own? Why or why not? in Google Classroom

Interesting 4 minute video discussing adfontesmedia.com, a website that analyzes media bias. Also included is a chart Do you think this outlet has bias of its own? Why or why not?

This exercise is not mandatory. It will help you develop Information literacy skills necessary for College and Career readiness.

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After viewing the "Distance Learning in Session" PDF provided by the Jersey City Board of Education attached, please choose an area you will be focusing on improving this week. in Google Classroom

After viewing the "Distance Learning in Session" PDF provided by the Jersey City Board of Education attached, please choose an area you will be focusing on improving this week.

These lessons aren't mandatory. They are developed to help you to use credible and reliable sources as well as developing organization skills to assist in your success.

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Is this 4 minute long YouTube video from ABC News reliable? Why or why not? in Google Classroom

Is this 4 minute long YouTube video from ABC News reliable? Why or why not?

Remember these assignments are not mandatory, they are here to help you understand the importance of reliable and credible sources.

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After reading the article, "You're doing it wrong: 7 tips to recycle better." Which one of the tips can you do better to help save the earth? in Google Classroom

After reading the article, "You're doing it wrong: 7 tips to recycle better." Which one of the tips can you do better to help save the earth?

Remember this is not mandatory. It is a platform for you to better understand the importance of using reliable sources.

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Happy 50th Anniversay of Earth Day! Watch this 5 minute video containing facts and data over the past 50 years. Complete the quiz. HINT: The answers are at 3:18, 3:28, 3:37, 3:44, 3:53, 3:58, 4:06, 4:09, and 4:14. in Google Classroom

Happy 50th Anniversay of Earth Day! Watch this 5 minute video containing facts and data over the past 50 years. Complete the quiz. HINT: The answers are at 3:18, 3:28, 3:37, 3:44, 3:53, 3:58, 4:06, 4:09, and 4:14.

This is not mandatory. It will help you to learn how to retrieve information from infortmative and reliable sources. This video was made by the American Museum of Natural History (reliable source).

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Hey guys! Take a look at this kindness challenge. See if you can get a row horizontal, vertical, diagonal, round robin (All the spaces around the board), or the whole board! X them as you go. Don't turn your board in until the break is over. Have fun! :) in Google Classroom

Hey guys! Take a look at this kindness challenge. See if you can get a row horizontal, vertical, diagonal, round robin (All the spaces around the board), or the whole board! X them as you go. Don't turn your board in until the break is over. Have fun! :)

Remember this isn't mandatory. Please have fun, stay safe, wear a face mask, and practice social distancing.

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Read the article (ONE PARAGRAPH LONG) Can you go for a nature walk, bike ride, or hike at Liberty State Park today? in Google Classroom

Read the article (ONE PARAGRAPH LONG) Can you go for a nature walk, bike ride, or hike at Liberty State Park today?

Follow up on my walk in the park and the lack of social distancing. Check out this coronavirus update provided by nj.gov (one paragraph long.) Remember these assignments are not mandatory. They will improve your skills in Information Literacy.

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If you venture out of your home, are you wearing a mask? Watch this 45 second youtube video from the Surgeon General explaining how to create a homemade mask. This video is posted on the CDC website (credible source.) in Google Classroom

If you venture out of your home, are you wearing a mask? Watch this 45 second youtube video from the Surgeon General explaining how to create a homemade mask. This video is posted on the CDC website (credible source.)

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I can't stress the importance of using reliable sources to retrieve and process information. I will demonstrate how to navigate the CDC website in order to help you answer this question. First watch the youtube video explaining how you will find your answer. Then, click the CDC website below, how many positive Covid-19 test results have their been in Hudson County? in Google Classroom

I can't stress the importance of using reliable sources to retrieve and process information. I will demonstrate how to navigate the CDC website in order to help you answer this question. First watch the youtube video explaining how you will find your answer. Then, click the CDC website below, how many positive Covid-19 test results have their been in Hudson County?

Remember, these questions are optional. You do not have to answer them. I am here to help you grow academically through research and technology.

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Did you complete your work this week? in Google Classroom

Did you complete your work this week?

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In line with hitting the learning curve; in order to serve you better and be more efficient, I will be closing the department classes on Friday. I have created classes for each grade level for the students and invited the teachers to the "FHS Staff Classroom". If you are not in these classes and would like to join, please let me know by answering this question. :) in Google Classroom

In line with hitting the learning curve; in order to serve you better and be more efficient, I will be closing the department classes on Friday. I have created classes for each grade level for the students and invited the teachers to the "FHS Staff Classroom". If you are not in these classes and would like to join, please let me know by answering this question. :)

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Attached find the screenshot of the "grades" of the work I've assigned to this class. If you don't have something assigned everyday, it is recommended to have your students check in by creating a question or form. Feel free to share your ways that you have the students check in. Question of the day... Which do you prefer, distance learning or going to work? in Google Classroom

Attached find the screenshot of the "grades" of the work I've assigned to this class. If you don't have something assigned everyday, it is recommended to have your students check in by creating a question or form. Feel free to share your ways that you have the students check in. Question of the day... Which do you prefer, distance learning or going to work?

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Make sure you turn off "students can reply to each other" option, located under due date and topic when assigning a question for daily attendance. Make sure you let the students know they have to answer daily AND CLICK SUBMIT by 3:00, for them to get credit for the day. When the students do this, their answers will populate in the grades section on the front page of your classroom. I will Screenshot this at the end of today. My question for the day is, Did you fix your hair today? in Google Classroom

Make sure you turn off "students can reply to each other" option, located under due date and topic when assigning a question for daily attendance. Make sure you let the students know they have to answer daily AND CLICK SUBMIT by 3:00, for them to get credit for the day. When the students do this, their answers will populate in the grades section on the front page of your classroom. I will Screenshot this at the end of today. My question for the day is, Did you fix your hair today?

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What is one tweak you'll be making to make the week run smoother? in Google Classroom

What is one tweak you'll be making to make the week run smoother?

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In 10 words or less, describe your biggest struggle this week. in Google Classroom

In 10 words or less, describe your biggest struggle this week.

This is for fun! You don't have to participate. I've had several students reach out to just communicate. I miss you all and would love to hear from you!