Introduction to Technology Resources Swift Class Notebook
Entry Task: Using either your personal device OR a school laptop Log in to the computer & check that you have an internet connection
This year in Biology
Assessment: 10% Completing Entry (& Exit) Tasks 15% Completing Assignments fully, thoughtfully & on time 25% Explaining information correctly (Knowledge) 25% Using evidence from class activities as evidence to support your thinking and explanations 25% Skillfully using the scientific process to answer scientific questions.
Science Fair: Friday, March 24th, 2017 Process: ***Ponder 3 ideas (a1) Formal proposals (a2) Choose ONE idea Research (a3) Design Experiment (a4) Conduct Experiment Results & Conclusions (a5) Peer Feedback Science Fair!!! Process: Ponder Questions you could explore Assignment #1: Briefly describe 3 ideas you could explore Assignment #2: Formal proposals for 2 ideas Choose ONE idea to pursue Assignment #3 Research the idea you chose. Write a 3 page paper explaining relevant research you conducted and how that research influences your experiment Assignment #4 Design Experiment (teacher approval) Conduct Experiment Assignment #5 Results & Conclusions Peer Grading / Feedback Science Fair!!!
Science Fair Ideas Not Recommended
Swift: Class Website Go to: http://goo.gl/HhTlHX Bookmark this page!!! (on personal device) Explore for 5-10 minutes
Swift: Biology Class Calendar 9/8 locate Class Description & Expectations If your parent is present, complete this assignment NOW If your parent is not present, read the assignment instructions & review class expectations with a partner
Office 365: Email, Notebook, etc… In a second tab Go To: http://goo.gl/rRbRm8 Bookmark this page! (on personal device) Log in using school username and password Outlook to find your email Message from me inviting you to the class notebook
OneNote Class Notebook: Collaboration Space Be Aware! Everyone can contribute Everyone can see Assignment #1 Class Introduction: 10 minutes to begin Public Introductions Tab Tell the class a little about yourself If you need more time to decide what to share, you can complete this at home
OneNote Class Notebook: Content Library ONLY Ms. KL can contribute This is one place* where you can access class PowerPoints, notes, lesson handouts, etc… * You can also access class materials through Canvas for now
OneNote Class Notebook: Student Notebook You Contribute, Ms. KL can comment ONLY you and Ms. KL can see This is where you will complete your assignments and homework! Assignment #2 “Personal Introduction”: 10 minutes to begin Follow instructions in Canvas Tell me a little about yourself
You do NOT need to have a dedicated science only binder. Binder Requirements A functional binder Ring Diameter: 1.5-2 inches or greater You do NOT need to have a dedicated science only binder.
Binder Organization 4 tabs in this order: Entry & Exit Tasks Homework Log & Homework Reading Notes & Vocabulary Returned Assignments Note: For those with internet and computer access at home, most assignments can be completed in the online class notebook. You will still need binder space for the occasional assignment that is completed on paper.
Homework… Class Description & Expectations evidence: handout signed by parent Class Introduction in Collaboration Space of Class Notebook evidence: entry with your name in it Personal Introduction in Student Notebook section of Class Notebook evidence: “About Me” section in Class Notes section of YOUR notebook with answers to questions Explore Class Notebook features. Watch interactive lessons / explore using the class notebook Binder Set-Up