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Friday, June 5th,

Hi 4th Graders,

Click here for today's assignment.

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Week 34

Hi 4th Graders,

1.  Take this end-of-year survey.  Click the Nearpod link below:

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2.  Use the link below to create your own graphic:

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3.  Put your graphic here (Google Drive > Shared folder > "Create your own graphic!")

4.  If you haven't completed your Incredibox playlist do so here.
  - Here is another music site I am exploring.  We can't record here yet, but you might                find some interesting music.
5  Explore extensions here.

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Week 32

1.  Add at least 4 mixes to your playlist.
2.  Share your playlist.

Click here for Incredibox links.
     - Be sure to watch the "real-life" Incredibox videos at the bottom of the page!

3.  Personalize your play list:

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Week 32

Hi 4th Graders,

Here is your assignment for today:

1.  Create a GIF using the website below.

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2.  Save your GIF:

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3.  Add your GIF to the "GIFs" doc in your Google Drive:
                

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4.  Explore Extensions

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Week 31

Hi 4th Graders,

1.  Complete Drill 1 at learning.com.
If you have never completed Drill I, watch this video first.

2.  Finish and share your puzzle.

3.  Explore extensions.  You can also watch the Talent Show here.


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Click here to go to the Puzzle Rubric.
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Week 28

Hi 4th Graders,

Click an image below for today's assignment.
Be sure to read the captions!

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Click me if you have not started a puzzle.
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Click me if you "think" you are finished with your puzzle.
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Week 29

Log in to Google Apps.

Next, continue your Technology Glossary presentation.

Watch this video if you have questions:

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Use this glossary to help you.

 When you finish your vocabulary presentation, complete this Nearpod exit ticket.
     * Copy and paste this code: VBROF

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Click to go to Nearpod

When you finish your presentation:
 - Practice your typing skills (click the image).

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You can explore extensions beginning at 10:01

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Week 24

Tuesday, March 3rd

Hi 4th Graders,

Read the following captions.  Click the image that applies to you:


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Click here if you were absent last week.

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Click here if you were present last week but did not pass Sourcing and Ethics with 70% or better.

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Click here if you passed the Sourcing and Ethics lesson with 70% or better.

Explore extensions for the last 12 minutes of class only.

Have you passed this level of Lightbot?  How?

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Week 23



Open this Test Practice Page in a separate browser.


Now watch this video:

Click these images if you forget how to get to the practice test.

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Reading choice 1:
The Cricket and the Cougar


Reading Choice 2:
Kira-Kira

kira-kira_text.pdf
File Size: 1343 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File


Reading Choice 3
Life and Limbs


When you finish your practice you may explore extensions for your grade level.

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Week 22



Tip

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Motivation!

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When you finish you may:
*  Complete your timeline
*  Explore extensions

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Week 21

Hi 4th Graders,

When you complete your timeline be sure to do the following:

1.  Be sure you log in to Google Apps.
2.  Complete the following self-evaluation:

When you are finished with your presentation and self-evaluation, practice your 
programming skills here:


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Friday, January 30th

Hi 4th Graders,

1.  Complete the "Shapes and Fills" lesson at learning.com.

2.  Continue working on your timeline.  

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Wednesday, January 28th

Hi 4th Graders,

Continue working on your timeline.  

You have 2 more computer lab sessions to complete your work.

Remember that you can use background images from any of the sites located on your timeline.  You can also search here.

vocabulary 
Click on the links below for help.
significant
chronological
enhance


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Week 17

Hi 4th Graders,

Go to Nearpod and join this session:  ULYSM


Next, answer the following question.  Use this dictionary before you answer the question.

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Use this dictionary to search for the word.
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Need Help answering the question?
Click here to see if you were correct!

Now, click the button below to play a game that requires you to use strategies to move through each level.  

-Use your headphones.
-Try to remember the strategies you use.

Click here to play!

Last, when you finish all of the above you may, practice typing, email friends and family, or explore extensions.


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Week 16

Hi 4th Graders,

First, click the image below to complete a new assignment at learning.com.

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Next, see how well you can match the symbols.  Complete the Nearpod presentation below. Click "explore" to get started.
Hint:  Click "Full Screen" for better viewing.
***See if you can beat 28 moves***

Last, click the image below to take a Socrative quiz.  Be sure to read the explanation of the last question carefully.  It is your homework.  : )

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room name: gusttech

When you complete all of the above, you may complete the Google Apps assignment, explore extensions, email friends and family, or practice typing.  Also, you could try this.

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Thursday, December 11th

Hi 4th Graders,

Complete this Nearpod Presentation about questions in the computer lab.  
 
Be sure to fill out the welcome screen like this:

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When you finish:
*Complete learning.com typing assignments
* Complete Google Apps Assignment 
- Gmail
- Google Docs
- Google Presentation
* Explore Extensions

While you work...Performance Task


                                                                     Are you ready?

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Make sure you can sign in to your Google Drive and locate your Google Document and Google Presentation assignments.
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Week 14

Watch this video for today's assignment:

Friday, December 5th,

Hi 4th Graders,

Open the following links in two tabs of your Chrome browser:
Nearpod
Comet Assignment
Enter the following code into the Nearpod session window:  GQXRP

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Follow the instructions in the presentation.

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Week 13

Thursday, December 4th,

Hi 4th Graders,

Next week we will be starting a new Google App project.  Today is the day to get caught up on all of our assignments.

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Here is your assignment for today.
1.  Complete all Learning.com assignments.
2.  Complete all Google App assignments
      - Email
      - Google Doc
      - Google Presentation (watch Lucy's example below for a good example).

3.  If you are finished with all of the above, you can explore extensions.

Week 14

Hi 4th Graders,

Watch this video and complete the assignment that follows:

Here is a link to today's assignment.

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Week 13

1.  Go to learning.com and try to complete ALL of your typing assignments today.

2.  When you complete the drill, continue working on our three Google Apps assignments (Gmail, Google Doc, Google Presentation).

3.  Play one typing game.

4.  Explore extensions.

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Week 12

Hello 4th Graders,

Continue working on your Google Apps Introductions assignments.   

1.  Complete Google Apps Introduction for Gmail.

2.  Complete Google Apps Introduction for Google Docs.

3.  Complete Google Apps Introduction for Presentation.

4.  Complete typing lessons at learning.com.

5.  Explore Extensions.




Friday, October 31st

Here is your assignment for the day.


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Thursday, October 30th



Hello 4th Graders,

1.  Watch this video and follow the instructions:


2.  Socrative:  Take your quiz.

3.  Learning.com:  Continue with your next lesson.


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Week 9


Read the following sentences:

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These are the sentences that you wrote during your last visit to the computer lab.

Are these complete sentences students?

While you are practicing your typing skills at learning.com, I will conference with each of you.

At your conference you will:
     -  Read your sentence to me.
     -  Is your sentence complete?
     -  Fix errors in your sentence.

Here is your assignment for today:

1.  Log in to learning.com and continue your assignments.

2.  Practice typing games here.

3.  Conference with Mr. Albert.

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START Here Group B and C Students!


Week 8

Hello 4th Graders,

Here is your assignment for today:

1.  Complete the form below:

2.  Complete learning.com assignments through the Shift Keys.

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3.  Practice Typing Games Here

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4.  Explore Extensions

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Week 7


Hi 4th Graders,
Watch this video then complete numbers 1-4 below.

Here is your assignment for today:

1.  Complete this Socrative Quiz. (Room name:  gusttech)

2.  Login to Learning.com.  Complete your next assignment.  

3.  Go to our Typing Practice page.  Complete your next practice.

4.  Explore Extensions.

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Week 6



Hello 4th Graders,


Here is your assignment for today:




Check your Learning.com  score from last week.  If you scored 75% or better, go to number 3.  If you scored less than 75%, begin with number 1.



1.  If you did not score 75% or better, complete the "Home Row" assignment.  Use the following link:

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2.  When you complete the Home Row assignment, practice your Home Row skills here.

3.  Complete the Upper Row assignment.

4.  When you complete the Upper Row Assignment, practice your Upper Row skills here

5.  Explore 4th Grade Extensions.


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Week 5

Hello 4th Graders,

Here is your assignment for today:

1.  Watch the following video:


2.  Select one question to research using the form that follows:

Remember students, we are trying to find answers the these questions.  We are not looking at images!

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3.  If you finish early, you can research another question.  You may also move on to number 4.

4.  Explore the 4th Grade Extension page.


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Week 4


Hello 4th Graders,

Here is your assignment for today:

1.  Complete the copy and paste practice below.  Watch this video if you need a reminder.


2.  Performance Task

When you are ready, take the performance task below.  Remember, you will be graded.  You may not ask for help.  


***You must complete the task on your own with no help from me or your classmates***


    3.  Bonus.  Did you notice a pattern to our copy and paste practice questions?  If so, describe the pattern bellow.  If not, continue to number 4. 
     Shhhhhhhh...If you did notice a pattern keep it to yourself!

Submit

4.  Visit any of the sites at the 4th Grade extension page.

The Reader and the Laptop

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Week 3

Hello 4th Graders,

Here is your assignment for today:

1.  Review the results from the Socrative quiz about Personal vs. Private information:

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2.  Enter the code NOTXL into Nearpod and complete the activity.  (Review the video if you want to "copy and paste.")

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Be prepared to tell how you selected the easiest question.  For example, how did you know one question was easier than another?  What information helped you?

3.  Explore the extensions.

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Sentence Stems:

"One way I can move the code from our website to Nearpod is by______________."

"I think I can move the code by_____________________________________."

"I might try moving the code by______________________________________."



Vocabulary
Watch for the word "empathy" in today's presentation!

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Week 2
Hello 4th Graders.  Here is your assignment for today:

1.  Watch this short video about Private and Personal Information.

2.  Go to Socrative and answer 3 questions about the video you just watched.  Remember that "gusttech" is our room name.

3.  If you did not take the Student Survey earlier, please do so now.

4th Grade Survey

4.  When you finish all of the above, check out the new Tumble Books. (In Lion, click the link for Tumble Books on the left-hand side).

Sentence stems:

I think identity means_______________.  Identity means____________________.  A person's identity is__________________.

Identity theft is when____________________.  Identity theft means______________________________.

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Week 1

Hello 4th Graders.  Here is your assignment for today:

1.  Go to Nearpod and  type in the session number.  Wait for the presentation to begin.


2.  Go to Socrative and answer three questions about digital citizenship.  "gusttech" is our room name.

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3.  Take a survey about technology.

4th Grade Survey

4.  When you finish all of the above, check out the new Tumble Books. (In Lion, click the link for Tumble Books on the left-hand side).


Vocabulary:

identity:  who or what a person is.  
identity theft:  the use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain.