DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS ON THE PATH TO SUCCESS!

The web programs, tools, and applications that will lead to student success.

USERNAME: Use first letter of first name followed by last name.

(e.g.- Jack Johnson=jjohnson;Chase Utley=cutley;Ziajah Nellom=znellom)

*If this user name is not available, then simply add “1” to the end of it. If that user name is not available, then add “2” to the end of it. Do this until you find an available option for your user name.

Create Digital Portfolio for Google Documents (aka “Gdocs”).

In Gmail, locate the link for “DRIVE” in the top right hand corner of the screen (the dots). Click on it!
On the Google Drive page, locate the drop-down menu that is titled “Create” and select “Folder” from the menu items.
Title the folder with your FULL NAME.
Select a label color for your folder.
In the description box, write “This is my digital portfolio.”
Go to the drop-down menu labeled “Share this folder” and click on “Sharing settings...”
In the box under “Add people”, type in fwilliams@ccts.org (my email).
Now, any Google Drive documents that you place into that folder will be shared with me, and if I place something into that folder you will have access to it.
This folder will serve as your digital portfolio for all of your work. You may create additional folders to separate according to subject, but that is your call. Gdocs can be stored in multiple folders.

Organize iGoogle as your homepage by adding Gmail, Google Reader, Google Calendar, etc., and personalizing the theme of the page.

If you have any questions about how to do anything Google related, please ask!

BLOGGER

Students will use Blogger to write about topics that stem from their personal interests and also utilize it further as a forum to present their ideas and overall perspective of the world in which they live; giving them a platform and a voice.

Read Acceptable Use Policy in Moodle prior to creating Blogger account.
Sign up for a Blogger Account - USE GOOGLE ACCOUNT INFO

Use the Google Account user name as your user name for Blogger - USERNAME: Use first letter of first name followed by last name.

(e.g.- Jack Johnson=jjohnson;Chase Utley=cutley;Ziajah Nellom=znellom).

Blog title: be creative, but DO NOT USE YOUR FULL NAME. Nicknames are acceptable, but your initials must be included in the title so that I can attach the blog to you. First names are acceptable - last names are not.
Blog url: it should be the same as the blog title - word for word.
Now, you are set up with Blogger and ready to start blogging!

Check Moodle for blog assignments as they will be posted regularly.
Blog about topics or “writing territories” that are of interest to you.
Follow my blog by going to 21stCentury.Edu and clicking “Follow.”

GOODREADS

Students will use GoodReads to read, rate, and review books, and also utilize it further as a forum for discussion about literature that they are reading; forming social networks that comply with their shared interests in reading.

USERNAME: Use first letter of first name followed by last name.

(e.g.- Jack Johnson=jjohnson;Chase Utley=cutley;Ziajah Nellom=znellom).

Read, rate, and review PCR books and post on your blog for friends to see!

Read the book. Rate the book. Review the book.
For each book that you read, rate, and review, you must post your thoughts to your blog by clicking on the “Post to Blog” tab, which you’ll see when you save your review on GoodReads.
Select and copy the url in the box.
Go to your blog and select “New Post”.
Title the post, “BOOK TITLE - Book Review”.
Click on the tab labeled “Edit HTML”.
Paste the copied url into the box.
Click on “Publish Post” to share review.

You are expected to read about 3 books per marking period for Personal Choice Reading and each book must be reviewed and shared accordingly.

ONLINE SAFETY

The online world gives us an incredible opportunity to search for information, entertain us, communicate with others, connect with people from other countries and cultures.Where ever you are or however you choose to connect to these places, you always have to play smart and keep yourself and your friends SAFE.

Here are a few guidelines that you need to keep in mind. If ever in doubt, ALWAYS ask your parent, teacher or other trusted adult how you should handle the situation.

Never publish online the following information:

Address
Last Name
Password
Phone Number
E-mail address
Detailed physical description
Detailed location where you can be found on a given day and time
Photos of yourself

Never share your user name or password with anyone besides your teachers and parents. Never log in as someone else.
Think before you post: Make sure what you write is appropriate to put online.
Always tell the truth on your posts and comments.
Be cautious about email messages from anyone, asking you for detailed personal information or attempting to arrange secret meetings. Talk with your teacher and parents immediately if this kind of situation arises.
Online work is NOT private. Never say anything via email, chat, blogs, or on wikis that you wouldn’t mind seeing on the school bulletin board, or in the local newspaper. Make sure you can be proud of your online work and it would not embarrass you if your grandmother or teachers read it.
Capital letters are regarded as “SHOUTING.” Don’t be offensive, and don’t ever use bad language.
Never use a computer to harm other people. Never snoop around in other people’s files. Never use a computer to steal.

These “Rules of Netiquette” were adapted from Grade 3 Blog Pals who in turn adapted from the following publication: John, El Paso, TX Internet Driver’s License: Internet Guide and Workbook,Classroom Connect: Lancaster, 1997.