Day 7: Apps, Moderator, and Forms! Oh my! (8/23/2011)

Key Points:

1. Technology is a tool, not a toy.

2. We use technology tools to help us study the past.

3. Technology can help us think critically and be creative.

Objective: The historians of 2017 will be able to use common keyboard shortcuts that will make themselves more efficient when using computers.

Task 1: Submit your homework here.

Task 2 Quick Question: Of all the different topics you studied in history last year, which was your favorite? Why? (Examples: Ancient Egypt, Greece, Hebrews, Rome, Mesopotamia, China, etc.)

Task 3: Track Mr. Sanders as he demonstrates how to add apps to your Google Chrome.

Once you understand how it works, add the following apps to your Google account:

• 3DTin
• Cloud Reader
• Scratchpad
• deviantArt Muro
• TweetDeck

If you have extra time, explore 3DTin or deviantArt Muro.

Task 4: Track the BrainPop video on internet safety.

Task 5: Practice with Mr. Sanders as he goes through the different keyboard shortcuts.

• Ctrl + (makes the window larger)
• Ctrl - (makes the window smaller)
• Ctrl c (to make a copy of something)
• Ctrl v (to past what you copied)
• Ctrl x (to cut what you selected)

Homework: Create your world map. You will be using this map in class tomorrow as a reference for your first Google drawing!