You've been chosen!

Imagine it!!  you're family was nominated, then selected to be a family on the show "Extreme Home Makeover!"
When they "MOVE THAT BUS", imagine what you would like to see.

In the comments section below, write at least 5 sentences describing to the architects on the show how you want your room designed!  BE VERY SPECIFIC, and be creative!!
MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE YOUR NAME!  WRITE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES!

Make your own Quizlet

I know that you all have vocabulary terms for your other subjects.  Whether it's science, Social Studies, English, technology...we all have new words to learn.  Go to http://quizlet.com/ and look for the link that looks like this:

Create a list of at least 7 words and play the game scatter or space race.

The rest of your life...

The directions are to write the story of which of these you would choose AND why you would choose it in the comments section below.  If you would rather send it to me in email, that's fine, too!
**You HAVE to have a MINIMUM of 5 sentences!**
Make sure to start with your name...If there is no name, I delete the comment and you get no credit.
 

Undo or Re-do??

Please post your response in the Comments:
REQUIREMENTS: Students need at least 3 complete sentences forming a paragraph. 
**DON'T FORGET YOUR NAME!!

the most views wins

Give it up for...

It's time for you as students to give some recognition!  There are people out there who care about you and how you growing up in this crazy world.  Today's blog post is less about technology and more about relationships.
Here's the questions that you love to answer in COMPLETE SENTENCES!!



1.  List 5 people who are making a positive influence on your life right now. (you don't have to use their names)

2.   How are YOU making a positive influence in somebody else's life.

3.  If money was not an object, write several sentences telling what you would do for the people you listed in question #1.

What would you choose?

Today, Mr. Henn is in Des Moines at a technology and learning conference.  I'm learning about how I can bring excitement, motivation and learning to the classroom by utilizing technology!
It got me thinking..."Hmmm...I wonder what my students would think is the best piece of LEARNING technology?"  
Would they choose an ipad, ULTRABOOK, macbook air, iphone 5, google tablet, or the new Kindle Fire tablet?
You KNOW the drill.
copy and paste the 3 questions below in the comments section.
Then, answer them all IN COMPLETE SENTENCES!

1.  If you could choose only 1 piece of technology to fit your learning, what would it be and WHY??

2. Do you believe that technology can sometimes get in the way of learning?  Why or why not?

3. If suddenly there was no longer the Internet, what would you miss the most and WHY?

4. My name is:

Anchor Activities

Students!
I already know that you can stack the kittens and splat the zombies.  We no longer need to practice that skill.
Here are some websites that you can go to if you finish your assignment early and actually learn something new!
YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SHOOT ZOMBIES, STACK SHEEP OR FLING BIRDS IN MY CLASS!  

kerpoof.com - NEW- Design online cards, movies, pictures!
wordia.com- NEW -Games for discovering new words!
wonderville.ca:- NEW - Activities and games for problem solving
Voki.com

Goanimate.com

Kizoa.com

Comicmaster.org
Scholastic Story Starters - Use these to help you create in Bitstrips or Go Animate
jux.com
Animoto.com - You'll have to create an account here - FREE unlimited 30 sec. videos 
Bitstrips.com

Blabberize.com
edheads.org- Do virtual Brain surgery- Heart surgery and much more!

Windows live movie maker

Kodu -YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL HERE 

Vuvox.com

Alice.org

brainpop.com (get username and password from Mr. Henn)
picmonkey.com
agoogleaday.com

Google Sketchup- This is installed and in your programs list.
freerice.com
edu.glogster.com
Tiki-toki- Create a timeline - you can use your own life!


HT: Mr. Borrall at WEST MIDDLE - http://www.teacherseeds.com/

Teachers who use technology

Students,
Today I am teaching your teachers in our Professional Development on using technology in your classrooms.
The end result is hopefully that you are more successful as students in all of your classes.
I am asking for your opinions.  Answer the following questions in the comments section.
Please answer each question with a complete sentence.

1. Why do you think it's important for teachers to allow students to use technology (websites, email, and computers) to complete assignments.

2. (complete this sentence)When teachers use their projectors/whiteboard, I...

3. How do you use technology for learning?  (please answer in a complete sentence)

Mr. Henn

Assignment!! Lyrics Formatting

Download the document linked below http://sdrv.ms/Vle7g6 After you have downloaded it, save it in your TSF folder.
1. Follow instructions from Mr. Henn about Format Painter.

2. Use Format Painter tool to copy the formatting to other unformatted pieces of text.

3. Save the document in your TSF as 8OWF-Lyrics-lastname.docx

4. Copy the entire text of the document.

 5. go to http://wordle.net 

6. Click CREATE button and paste in the Lyrics.

7. Paste in the lyrics and press GO

8. Take a screenshot OR use snipping tool to paste into the word document.

 9. Save again!!

 10. Email the finished product to Mr. Henn with the following subject: 8OWF-Lyrics 

Tabs in Word 2010

I need to redo this Lesson.
New Video coming on MONDAY!!
MAKE SURE YOU NAME THE FILE CORRECTLY IN TSF!!!

Students,
As you may or may not have noticed, the websites that are normally banned at school have been opened over the last few weeks due to some filtering issues.  As a teacher, I've been trying to keep students off of these as much as possible, but have used Youtube to help with instructing students in some areas.
Watch the following brainpop videos:
http://www.brainpop.com/technology/computersandinternet/socialnetworking/
and
 http://www.brainpop.com/technology/computersandinternet/digitaletiquette/

In the comments of THIS POST, Write your own opinions of having facebook, youtube and other social networking sites open for students during the school day.  Answer the following questions using complete sentences:
1. Do you believe social media sites should be open and why?
2. What benefits can students gain from using social media?
3. What dangers do you see possible with social media sites at school?
Also, post your reaction to at least 2 other students comments.  You must write at least 3 complete sentences for both your comment and your comment to others!

Using Tables in Word 2010

Here's some training on using tables in 2010.
You will need to complete assignments Schedule and Phone inside of your TSF Folder.

Here's the link to the directions for your assignment:
http://sdrv.ms/Ru6wXJ

Video links for Sept. 4th

Sorry guys.  I am gone at a funeral today.

Keyboarding video 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpfYm6S8dss

Keyboarding video link 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9EXEpjSDEw

8th Grade:
Screen Shot instructions for Brain POP!!
http://youtu.be/lS9is_HQi6o

8th grade Techtorial

Go to the following website: http://bit.ly/PT4dCs

Download the PDF to your SKYDRIVE!

Follow the instructions to create your own School Newsletter.
If you don't finish today, you can get it done on Thursday!

This assignment is Due by 3:00 p.m. Aug. 24th!!

Mr. Henn 

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