HWC Day 61 - For Further Exploration...

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

Objective:  Explore current events and identify articles relevant to course content.  Watch Gojira (Japan - 1954) to examine Japanese culture and post-World War II ideology.  Find, watch, and share Ted talks that relate to class activities.

Task:  Today you'll have the option of completing one of three activities to further explore select topics.  At the end of class, everyone will post comments or posts to our class blog (http://svhs-hwc-fall2013.blogspot.com/).

Option #1 - Current Events: Use your school e-mail address to create a FlipBoard account.  Personalize your FlipBoard with sources relevant to class activities and your interests.   Then, create a "magazine" with at least 8 articles relevant to our Honors World Cultures.  Finally, provide a summary and share the link to your magazine as a new post on the class blog.

Option #2 - Ted Talk:  Use the Ted app on your tablet to find and watch at least 3 TedTalks that relate to our studies.  As you watch the videos, consider and take notes on how these ideas relate to Honors World Cultures.  After you've watched all three videos, create a new post on the class blog with links to the videos and summaries.

Option #3 - Gojira:  Watch select clips from and answer questions on Gojira (Japan -1954).  As you watch, consider how the film demonstrates traditional Japanese culture and the status of post-war Japan.  Go the class blog and post your reflection as a comment to the Gojira Reflection post.

• More info: Godzilla and Postwar Japan (William M. Tsutsui, University of Kansas)

Option #4 - Create your own assignment:  Must be approved by Mrs. Friday.

Homework:

• TODAY - Last day to upload FCP video to Ning
• Tuesday, December 3 - "Sacred Cow" reading assignment due
• Wednesday, December 4 - South Asia Regional study due in class
• Thursday, December 5 - "Countdown" reading due in class
• Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
• Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 Test

HWC Day 16 - Defining "Africa"

Objective:  Investigate the ways that individual can interact through digital technology to identify appropriate behavior for the global collaborative project.  Identify countries, cities, and bodies of water in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Reflect on culture and geography of contemporary Africa.

Task:  To start class, I'll play the videos about digital footprints and you'll post to the forum on the Moodle.

After we listen to a rap song to review the countries of Africa, we'll spend some time discussing the geographic and cultural diversity of Africa.  To demonstrate your understanding, you'll post a comment to "Geography & Culture of Africa" on our class blog.

Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class identifying some of the stereotypes and misperceptions that are sometimes associated with Sub-Saharan Africa.

Homework:

• TODAY - Part A of Africa Regional Study due in class
• Thursday, September 19 - Part B of Africa Regional Study due in class
• Friday, September 20 - Unit 1 Essay due by 3:00 (see directions on Moodle) 
• Monday, September 23 - Africa nationalist readings & notes due in class
• Monday, September 23 -  Digital Literacy Quiz
• Tuesday, September 24 - Africa Map Quiz
• Tuesday, September 24 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due in class
• Wednesday, September 25 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due in class
• Thursday, September 26 - G&D (pp. 172-183) reading quiz
• Monday, September 30 - Unit 2 Test
• Monday, October 7 - Rwanda extra credit due by 3:00

HWC Day 15 - Africa Geography & Digital Literacy

Objective:  Investigate the ways that individual can interact through digital technology to identify appropriate behavior for the global collaborative project.  Identify countries, cities, and bodies of water in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task: As you come into class, please make sure your name is on your homework and leave it on the side table.  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing the capitals of Africa.

The next portion of class will be spent working through the following activities:

• Station #1 - Digital Footpring
• Station #2 - Copyright & Creative Commons
• Station #3 - Netiquette

After you've completed ALL of the stations, go to the Moodle and respond to the digital literacy forum.

Homework:

• Wednesday, September 18 - Part A of Africa Regional Study due in class
• Thursday, September 19 - Part B of Africa Regional Study due in class
• Thursday, September 19 - Digital Literacy Quiz
• Friday, September 20 - Unit 1 Essay due by 3:00 (see directions on Moodle) 
• Monday, September 23 - Africa nationalist readings & notes due in class
• Tuesday, September 24 - Africa Map Quiz
• Tuesday, September 24 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due in class
• Wednesday, September 25 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due in class
• Thursday, September 26 - G&D (pp. 172-183) reading quiz
• Monday, September 30 - Unit 2 Test
• Monday, October 7 - Rwanda extra credit due by 3:00

HWC10.11 Day 35B - NetGenEd Wiki Instructions

This phase of the NetGenEd Project requires you to collaborate with other students to create an on-line artifact explaining one aspect of the 2013 Horizon Report and the trends characterizing the "Net Generation."   It is essential to add accurate information and to cite your sources both within your text and with formal citations in the proper section.  Further, it is important that you communicate effectively with your team members and that you pay attention to details.  Remember, a high-quality product requires participation and high-quality contributions from all team members!

How to Edit the NetGenEd 2013 Wiki:
IMPORTANT:  ANY edit must be "Saved with Comment."  Further, EVERY edit to the wiki MUST be accompanied by a post & explanation on the discussion threads.

1.  Go to NetGenEd 2013 and sign in.  Read through the "Welcome" on the homepage.

2.  Identify your placement on the Team Grid

3.  Click on your group topic.  Read the explanation of your topic and category assignment.

4.  Then, once you're on your topic page,  scroll down to the bottom of your topic page and add your name to the team list.  Link your name to your personal FCP Ning page.

5. Go to your category(1-8) and read the topic assignment (in italics).  When you are ready to contribute to the wiki, you will click on "edit" for your subtopic and post your research BELOW the italics in your category.  For EVERY post that is made, you MUST "Save with Comment" and BRIEFLY explain (1 sentence) the change you made to the wiki.  Then, you MUST go to the discussion thread for your CATEGORY and explain what you've done, why you've done it, and what questions you have.  If you are still confused, the following video on wiki editing procedures may be useful: http://helps.flatclassroomproject.org/home

Wiki editing step 5A

Wiki editing step 5B

Wiki editing step 5C

Wiki editing step 5D

6.  Be sure to cite all information that you post to the wiki.  Follow the citation instructions of the Project Help wiki.  I will be checking the wiki history and your work on the wiki will be evaluated according to the provided rubric.

HWC10.11 Day 17 - FCP Ning & Imperialism in Africa

Objectives:  Establish a safe, professional, appropriate presence on the FCP Ning.  Identify and dispel myths about Africa and the people of Africa.  Identify key events and justifications for European imperialism in Africa.

Task:  We'll start class with the digital literacy quiz.  When your finished, please turn in your quiz and pick up the "Scramble for Africa" questions & map.  Use the links on the Moodle to complete sections 1 & 2.  As your classmates finish, begin working on this packet.  Next, I'll introduce you to the Flat Classroom Project Ning and you will join the FCP community in preparation for the NetGenEd project.  Over the next several days you'll need to personalize your page and introduce yourself to the FCP community (see directions below homework reminders).  Finally, we'll end class with a discussion that ties together the Africa before Europeans DBQ and Part B of the Regional Study.

Homework:

• TODAY - NetGenEd parent letter signature
• Tuesday, 2/19 - Africa map quiz
• Tuesday, 2/19 - Scramble for Africa
• Wednesday, 2/20 - African nationalist readings due in class
• Thursday, 2/21 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due
• Thursday, 2/21 - FCP ning personalization, group memberships, blog post, and handshake due by 3:30
• Friday, 2/22 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due
• Friday, 2/22 - Textbook reading (pp. 172-183) due
• Tuesday, 2/26 - Unit 2 Test
• Monday, 3/4 - Rwanda extra credit due by 3:00 pm

FCP Ning Directions:  Be sure to tag all of your posts with "SVHS_NGED13" AND "NGED13."  Remember, there are no spaces in tags - use an underscore (_) or (-) to indicate space.  Blank spaces denote separations for tags.  See images below to personalize your Ning page.

Step 1: Personalizing your page

Step 2: Making a blog post

Step 3: Adding tags and adjusting post settings

Step 4: Posting, tags, and adjusting privacy settings

HWC1.2 Day 16 - Whole New Mind & Imperialism in Africa

Objectives:  Explain the six senses of the conceptual age presented by Dan Pink in A Whole New Mind. Examine and assess the status of Africa before and after European incursion.  Identify key events and justifications for European imperialism in Africa.

Task:  We'll begin class with the digital literacy quiz.  As you hand in your quiz, you'll be handed an excerpt from Dan Pink's A Whole New Mind.  As you wait for everyone else to finish the quiz, begin reading your assigned excerpt.  

After we finish our examination of the misperceptions and stereotypes of Africa, you'll get out your computer to create a VoiceThread account.  Then, I'll spend a few minutes explaining the FCP Dan Pink assignment (see below).  Finally, you'll spend the remainder of class exploring the impact of imperialism on Africa.

Homework:

• Tuesday, 2/19 - Africa map quiz
• Tuesday, 2/19 - Scramble for Africa 
• Wednesday, 2/20 - African nationalist readings due in class
• Thursday, 2/21 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due
• Thursday, 2/21 - Whole New Mind summary due on VoiceThread by 3:30 (5 bonus points for audio or video comments)
• Friday, 2/22 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due
• Friday, 2/22 - Textbook reading (pp. 172-183) due
• Monday, 2/25 - Whole New Mind reflection due on VoiceThread by 3:30
• Tuesday, 2/26 - Unit 2 Test
• Monday, 3/4 - Rwanda extra credit due by 3:00 pm

Dan Pink Assignment:
The Flat Classroom Project "mashes" the 10 "flatteners" presented by Friedman in The World is Flat and six senses of the conceptual age from Dan Pink's A Whole New Mind.  We've already examined the flatteners, now we need to look at the six senses.  Thus, you've been been assigned an excerpt from "A Whole New Mind."  Read this excerpt, identify the main argument/thesis and evidence used to support this argument.  Post your summary on the VoiceThread.


Directions for VoiceThread:

1. If prompted to create an account, create a FREE account using your SVHS e-mail address.
2. Create an "identity" by replacing the iron with the same image that you used as your profile picture on the FCP Ning.
3. Press "play."  Listen to the directions in the title slide and go to the slide that corresponds with the "sense" that you read about.
4. Press "comment" on your slide to post an audio or video summary of your section. 

HWC10.11 Day 16 - Digital Literacy & Defining Africa

Objective:  Investigate the ways that individuals can interact through digital technology to identify appropriate behavior for the global collaborative project.   Identify and dispel myths about Africa and the people of Africa.

Task:  We'll spend a bit of time reviewing the map of Africa with the Africa rap song.  Next, we'll examine the status of Africa prior to European encroachment with a DBQ.  

The next portion of class will be spent working through the following stations:

1. Station #1 - Digital Footprint
2. Station #2 - Copyright & Creative Commons
3. Station #3 - Netiquette

After you have completed ALL station activities, go to the Moodle and respond to the digital literacy forum on the Moodle.

Finally, we'll wrap up class with a discussion circle to tie together the Africa DBQ and part B of the Africa regional study.

Homework:

• Friday, 2/15 - NetGenEd parent letter signature
• Friday, 2/15 - Digital Literacy Quiz
• Tuesday, 2/19 - Africa map quiz
• Wednesday, 2/20 - African nationalist readings due in class
• Thursday, 2/21 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due
• Friday, 2/22 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due
• Friday, 2/22 - Textbook reading (pp. 172-183) due
• Tuesday, 2/26 - Unit 2 Test
• Monday, 3/4 - Rwanda extra credit due by 3:00 pm

HWC1.2 Day 15 - Defining Africa & FCP Ning

Objectives: Establish a safe, professional, appropriate presence on the FCP Ning.  Identify and dispel myths about Africa and the people of Africa.

Task:  Once again, we'll start class with FCP.  I'll lead you through uploading or embedding your handshake to the FCP Ning (see hints below).  Then, we'll spend a bit of time reviewing the map of Africa with the Africa rap song.  Next, we'll examine the status of Africa prior to European encroachment with a DBQ.  Finally, we'll wrap up class with a discussion circle to tie together the Africa DBQ and part B of the Africa regional study.

Homework:

• TODAY - FCP Ning personalization, "greeting" blog post & handshake (blog and video due by 3:30 (see Moodle for rubrics/checklist & email Mrs. Friday if you would like Animoto code)
• Friday, 2/15 - Digital Literacy Quiz
• Tuesday, 2/19 - Africa map quiz
• Wednesday, 2/20 - African nationalist readings due in class
• Thursday, 2/21 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due
• Friday, 2/22 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due
• Friday, 2/22 - Textbook reading (pp. 172-183) due
• Tuesday, 2/26 - Unit 2 Test
• Monday, 3/4 - Rwanda extra credit due by 3:00 pm

Helpful hints for embedding your handshake:

1.  Retrieve the embed code for your video from Animoto.

2.  Post your handshake video to the Ning.  If you are using Animoto, you can embed your video as a blog post.  Be sure to tag your post:  handshake, svhs_fcp13-1, fcp13-1

HWC1.2 Day 13 - Africa & Digital Literacy

Objective:  Investigate the ways that individuals can interact through digital technology to identify appropriate behavior for the global collaborative project.  Reflect on the culture and geography of contemporary Africa.

Task:  To start class, you'll play a game to check your knowledge of and review the Africa map.  Then, you'll get out your homework from last night and use it to make a comment to the "Geography & Culture of Africa" post on our class blog.

The remainder of class will be spent working through the following stations:

1. Station #1 - Digital Footprint
2. Station #2 - Copyright & Creative Commons
3. Station #3 - Netiquette

After you have completed ALL station activities, go to the Moodle and respond to the digital literacy forum on the Moodle.

Note:  Please email me with any questions OR for the Animoto code for your FCP video handshake (see section 9 of the HWC moodle for the Handshake rubric AND the Ning personalization checklist).

Homework:

• Wednesday, 2/13 - Part B of Africa Regional Study due
• Thursday, 2/14 - FCP Ning personalization, "greeting" blog post & handshake (blog and video due by 3:30 (see Moodle for rubrics/checklist & email Mrs. Friday if you would like Animoto code)
• Friday, 2/15 - Digital Literacy Quiz
• Tuesday, 2/19 - Africa map quiz
• Wednesday, 2/20 - African nationalist readings due in class
• Thursday, 2/21 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due
• Friday, 2/22 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due
• Friday, 2/22 - Textbook reading (pp. 172-183) due
• Tuesday, 2/26 - Unit 2 Test
• Monday, 3/4 - Rwanda extra credit due by 3:00 pm

HWC10.11 Day 13 - Digital Literacy & Africa Geography

Objective:  Investigate the ways that individuals can interact through digital technology to identify appropriate behavior for the global collaborative project.

Task:  At the beginning of class, please make sure your name is on your Africa map and turn it in on the side table.  Then, we'll watch "Amerika" and discuss globalization.  

Next, we'll spend some class time playing a game to review the geography of Africa.

The remainder of class will be spent working through the following stations:

1. Station #1 - Digital Footprint
2. Station #2 - Copyright & Creative Commons
3. Station #3 - Netiquette

After you have completed ALL station activities, go to the Moodle and respond to the digital literacy forum on the Moodle.

Homework:

• TODAY - Labeled Africa map due in class
• Tuesday, 2/12 - Part A of Africa Regional Study due for class discussion
• Wednesday, 2/13 - Part B of Africa Regional Study due
• Friday, 2/15 - Digital Literacy Quiz
• Tuesday, 2/19 - Africa map quiz
• Wednesday, 2/20 - African nationalist readings due in class
• Thursday, 2/21 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due
• Friday, 2/22 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due
• Friday, 2/22 - Textbook reading (pp. 172-183) due
• Tuesday, 2/26 - Unit 2 Test
• Monday, 3/4 - Rwanda extra credit due by 3:00 pm

HWC1.2 Day 12 - Building Digital Literacy & Ning

Objective:  Investigate the ways that individuals can interact through digital technology to identify appropriate behavior for the global collaborative project.

Task:  At the beginning of class, please make sure your name is on your Africa map and turn it in on the side table.  Then, we'll watch "Amerika" and discuss globalization.  

Next, I'll introduce you to the Flat Classroom Project Ning and you will join the FCP community.  Over the next several days you'll need to personalize your page and introduce yourself to the FCP community (see directions below homework reminders).

The remainder of class will be spent working through the following stations:

1. Station #1 - Digital Footprint
2. Station #2 - Copyright & Creative Commons
3. Station #3 - Netiquette

After you have completed ALL station activities, go to the Moodle and respond to the digital literacy forum on the Moodle.

Homework:

• TODAY - Parent signature on FCP information letter
• TODAY - Labeled Africa map due in class
• Tuesday, 2/12 - Part A of Africa Regional Study due for class discussion
• Wednesday, 2/13 - Part B of Africa Regional Study due
• Thursday, 2/14 - FCP Ning personalization, "greeting" blog post & handshake (blog and video due by 3:30
• Friday, 2/15 - Digital Literacy Quiz
• Tuesday, 2/19 - Africa map quiz
• Wednesday, 2/20 - African nationalist readings due in class
• Thursday, 2/21 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due
• Friday, 2/22 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due
• Friday, 2/22 - Textbook reading (pp. 172-183) due
• Tuesday, 2/26 - Unit 2 Test
• Monday, 3/4 - Rwanda extra credit due by 3:00 pm

FCP Ning Directions:  Be sure to tag all of your posts with "SVHS_FCP13-1" AND "FCP13-1."  Remember, there are no spaces in tags - use an underscore (_) or (-) to indicate space.  Blank spaces denote separations for tags.  See images below to personalize your Ning page.

Step 1: Personalizing your page

Step 2: Creating a blog post

Step 3: Adding tags and adjusting post settings

Step 4: Posting, tags, and adjusting privacy settings

HWC1.2 Day 3 - GGS Quiz & Library Re-Introduction

Objectives:  Assess knowledge and understanding of Guns, Germs, & Steel.  Identify and utilize library resources that will be necessary in HWC.

Task:  At the beginning of the class, you'll take your quiz on GGS.  You will have 30 minute time limit to complete this quiz, with a 10 minute window to use your reading notes.  After the quiz, you will go to the library as a class where Miss Ziemba will review useful library resources and provide useful search techniques for the Internet.  

As you complete the  "Foundations Investigation" please consider:

• All work should be your OWN - this is NOT a collaborative activity and answers should be provided in your own words!
• Use your Globalization & Diversity textbooks to identify the cultural regions for part II.
• You must use PRINT copies of History Today and Current History to complete questions 52 & 53.  These responses will be posted as comments on the class blog (http://jlfriday-hwc12-spring2013.blogspot.com/)
• You must post your response to question 54 on the Moodle forum.  The title of your response should be your "First Name Last Initial - Article Letter" (ex.  Jessica F - A)  

Homework:

• Monday, January 28 - G&D Chapter 1 reading notes due
• Monday, January 28 - 3-ring binder & 10 dividers
• Tuesday, January 29 - G&D Chapter 1 reading comprehension quiz
• Friday, February 1 - Foundations Investigation due

HWC10.11 Day 3 - Collaboration, Critical Thinking, & More Tools

Objectives: Define history and the social sciences as they will be used in HWC.  Collaborate in a Web2.0 environment to create an informative presentation.

Task:  As begin our first collaborative project, we will take advantage of this opportunity to discuss the differences between collaboration, cooperation, and copying.  Further, we'll spend some time examining  the process of critical thinking.  We'll define and identify the steps for 'critical thinking.'  

Then, after a brief introduction to GoogleDocs, GooglePresentations, and SlideRocket, you will work with your group to create your presentation.  As you are creating your presentation, consider the following:

1. Although you will all have access to the SlideRocket presentation, only one person can edit at a time.
2. The purpose of the presentation is to help your classmates understand the main ideas of your chosen section.  The presentation should complement the summary.
3. The presentation must be at least 3 minutes but no more than 4 minutes in length.
4. Be sure that you double check the rubric for grading criteria.

You will also have the majority of class on Monday to create your presentation but ALL presentations must be completed by 3:30 Thursday.

Homework:

• Friday, January 25 - Guns, Germs, & Steel reading quiz
• Monday, January 28 - Primer script & storyboard due BEFORE class begins
• Monday, January 28 - Primer collection
• Tuesday, January 29 - Completed SlideRocket presentations due by 3:30 (bonus points for presentations completed by BEGINNING of class)
• Tuesday, January 29 - 3-ring binder and 10 dividers
• Thursday, January 31 - G&D Chapter 1 reading due in class
• Friday, February 1 - Primer vocabulary quiz
• Monday, February 4 - G&D Chapter 1 reading quiz

HWC1.2 Day 2 - Tools of the Trade & GGS

Objectives:  Identify, explain, and begin using Web2.0 applications to be used in HWC.   Analyze and critique the arguments of GGS.

Task: Throughout the course, you will need to use several different Web2.0 applications to complete assignments.  As global citizens in the 21st century, we need to create a "toolbox" that promotes effective and timely engagement with information and each other.   You've already begun using the district provided e-mail account and joined the class blog and the Moodle.  Today,  each of you will also set up a GoogleCalendar and a personalized GoogleReader to follow current events and this blog. You will also join Diigo (http://www.diigo.com/) and the "SVHS HWC '12-'13" Diigo group (http://groups.diigo.com/group/svhs-hwc-fall-2012).  Diigo is a free social-bookmarking, research, and knowledge sharing tool that allows annotation and tagging. 

As we begin our studies, it is important to develop habits of mind that promote critical thinking.  We'll spend some time defining critical thinking.

Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class discussing and reviewing Guns, Germs, & Steel in small groups and as a whole class.  These conversations will help you to identify main ideas and clarify your understanding in preparation for Friday's quiz.

Homework:

• Friday, January 25 - Parent Information Sheet Due
• Friday, January 25 - Guns, Germs, & Steel reading quiz
• Monday, January 28 - G&D Chapter 1 reading notes due
• Monday, January 28 - 3-ring binder & 10 dividers
• Tuesday, January 29 - G&D Chapter 1 reading comprehension quiz

HWC10.11 Day 2 - Tools of the Trade & GGS

Objectives:  Identify, explain, and begin using Web2.0 applications to be used in HWC.   Analyze and critique the arguments of GGS.

Task: Throughout the course, you will need to use several different Web2.0 applications to complete assignments.  As global citizens in the 21st century, we need to create a "toolbox" that promotes effective and timely engagement with information and each other.   You've already begun using the district provided e-mail account and joined the class blog and the Moodle.  Today,  each of you will also set up a GoogleCalendar and a personalized GoogleReader to follow current events and this blog.

You will also join Diigo (http://www.diigo.com/) and the "SVHS HWC '12-'13" Diigo group (http://groups.diigo.com/group/svhs-hwc-fall-2012).  Diigo is a free social-bookmarking, research, and knowledge sharing tool that allows annotation and tagging. 

Next, I'll spend a few minutes introducing your first collaborative project.  Although GGS provides a common foundation for our understanding of history and culture, we need to establish a vocabulary from history and the social sciences to study world cultures.  To do this, you'll participate in a jigsaw activity. To complete this project, you'll read and take notes on a chapter from A Civilization Primer and work with your group to create a unique, engaging presentation that explains the main ideas and vocabulary.

Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class discussing and reviewing Guns, Germs, & Steel in small groups and as a whole class.  These conversations will help you to identify main ideas and clarify your understanding in preparation for Friday's quiz.

Homework:

• Thursday, January 24 - Parent Information Sheet Due
• Friday, January 25 - Guns, Germs, & Steel reading quiz
• Monday, January 28 - Primer script & storyboard due BEFORE class begins
• Monday, January 28 - Primer collection
• Tuesday, January 29 - Completed SlideRocket presentations due by 3:30 (bonus points for presentations completed by BEGINNING of class)
• Tuesday, January 29 - 3-ring binder and 10 dividers

HWC Day 34 - Assessment & FCP DIigo

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of unit 3 content.  Begin bookmarking and tagging to the FCP Diigo group.

Task:   We'll spend the majority class completing the unit 3 test.  For the first part of the test, you'll work alone for 30 minutes.  Then you will have the opportunity to conference with 3 other students for   5 minutes each.  Then, you'll turn in the objective portion of the test and work on the short answer questions. When you've finished and turned in the test, you'll pick up the homework for unit 4.

How to Use Diigo for FCP:
1.  Request to join the FCP Diigo group.  In the comment box, state that you are part of FCP12-2 with Mrs. Friday from SVHS.

2.  Once you are part of Diigo group, you should begin saving relevant sources to the group.  All bookmarks must be tagged AND annotated.  Further, be sure to follow the tagging standards for FCP.  If you need further help, refer to the Diigo help for the project.

Homework:

• Wednesday, October 17 - PSAT (room assignments posted in main lobby)
• Thursday, October 18 - Europe maps due
• Friday, October 19 - FCP Tasks - name added to topic wiki as author, at least 2 sources posted (with annotations & appropriate tags) to FCP Diigo group, and at least 1 edit to wiki subtopic
• Friday, October 19 - Italian Renaissance packet due (readings as PDF's on Moodle)
• Monday, October 22 - Protestant Reformation packet due (teacher notes on Moodle)
• Tuesday, October 23 - Absolutism chart (packet & directions on Moodle)
• Wednesday, October 24 - Unit 4 map quiz
• Thursday, October 25 - Chapter 8 reading quiz (reading notes may be used on quiz)
• Thursday, October 25 - "Political Transformations" rdg.
• Friday, October 26 - FCP Tasks - at least 2 new sources posted (with annotations & appropriate tags) to FCP Diigo group and at least 2 new edits made to wiki subtopic
• Friday, October 26- Industrial Revolution readings ("Sybil" & "Communist Manifesto")
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 33 - MidEast Wrap-Up & FCP Wiki Instructions

Objectives: Discuss changes and continuities in Middle Eastern societies.  Navigate the FCP12-2 wiki to facilitate collaborative research.

Task: We'll begin class with an introduction to the FCP12-2 wiki (see directions below). Then we'll spend the remainder of class in a discussion circle to wrap up the unit on Southwest Asia, North Africa, and Central Asia.

How to Edit the FCP12-2 Wiki:
IMPORTANT:  ANY edit must be "Saved with Comment."  Further, EVERY edit to the wiki MUST be accompanied by a post & explanation on the discussion threads.  Be sure to make use of the expert advisor and to pay attention to the work of your group members.

1.  Go to FCP12-2 project wiki and sign in.  Read through the "Welcome" on the homepage.

2.  Identify your placement on Team Grid A "Student Teams"

3.  Click on your group topic.  Read the "Overview" of your topic.

4.  Then, once you're on your topic page click on "Team A."   Scroll down to the bottom of your topic page and add your name to the author list.  Link your name to your personal FCP Ning page.

5.  Go to your sub-topic (A-F) and read the topic assignment (in italics).  When you are ready to contribute to the wiki, you will click on "edit" for your subtopic and post your research BELOW the italics in your subtopic.  For EVERY post that is made, you MUST "Save with Comment" and BRIEFLY explain (1 sentence) the change you made to the wiki.  Then, you MUST go to the discussion thread for TOPIC WIKI for your topic and explain what you've done, why you've done it, and what questions you have.  If you are still confused, the following video on wiki editing procedures may be useful: http://projecthelp.wikispaces.com/Wiki+Editing+Tips

Wiki editing step 5A

Wiki editing step 5B

Wiki editing step 5C

Wiki editing step 5D

6.  Be sure to cite all information that you post to the wiki.  Follow the citation instructions of the Project Help wiki.  I will be checking the wiki history and your work on the wiki will be evaluated according to the provided rubric.

Homework:

• TODAY - "From Tunis to Tehran" reading due
• TODAY - Thank you letter (extra credit) due
• Tuesday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test (check e-mail test details and Moodle for study hints)
• Wednesday, October 17 - PSAT (room assignments posted in pond lobby)
• Tuesday, October 30 - Mid-Term Exam

HWC Day 25 - Geography & Monotheism

Objectives:  Explain the ways in which geography, resources, and cultural heritage have shaped the region.  Identify key components of the monotheistic religions that emerged in Southwest Asia.

Task:  After you've recorded our daily objective, we'll review our geography stations from yesterday.

Then we'll spend some time examining the roots of monotheism in Southwest Asia with a directed research activity on the Moodle.

Tech Refresh:  Posting a Bookmark to "HWC Fall 2012"  Diigo Group
Step 1: Find a relavent news story or website.  For this unit focus on the "Arab Spring" and the changes occurring in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia as various groups compete for power & control.  Some search terms may include (but are not limited to): democracy in Egypt, conflict in Syria, Israeli & Iranian posturing, civil war in Yemen, Bahrain protests, democracy in Tunisia.

For example,  I found the document below using GoogleSearch for "women's rights in Saudi Arabia."

Step 2:  After finding a relevant source, bookmark to the "HWC Fall 2012" Diigo group with an annotation.

Homework:

• Wednesday, October 3 - Unit 3 Map packet due
• Thursday, October 4 - Part I of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Friday, October 5 - "Roots of Muslim Rage" reading quiz
• Tuesday, October 9 - Chronology & Connections packet
• Tuesday, October 9 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (includes Africa map without a word bank)
• Wednesday, October 10 - Perspectives in History packet
• Wednesday October 10 - Part IV of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Thursday, October 11 - Parts II & III of Unit 3 Regional Study
• Thursday, October 11 - "Symbolizing Roles" reading due
• Monday, October 15 - Arab Spring discussion circle (post at least 3 relevant bookmarks, with annotations, to the "HWC Fall 2012" Diigo group)
• Tuesday, October 16 - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, October 17 - PSAT

HWC Day 16 - European Incursion into Africa

Objectives:  Continue building and refining FCP personas.  Examine and assess the status of Africa before and after European incursion.  Identify key events and justifications for European imperialism in Africa.

Task:  After recording the daily objective, please get out your computer.  In the first 20 minutes, we'll discuss Internet safety, answer questions about FCP & "Whole New Mind" assignments.  Next, we'll spend a few minutes discussing the DBQ documents that we began in class yesterday.  Before moving on to the next activity, we'll pause to check for understanding by posting a reflection to the Moodle.  Finally, the remainder of class will be used to complete a directed research activity on the scramble for Africa.

FCP Ning Note:  Please tag all of your posts with "SVHS_Fall12" AND "FCP12-2." Remember, there are no spaces in tags - use an underscore (_) or dash (-) to indicate space.  Blank spaces denote separations for tags.  See images below for directions.

Step 1: Creating a blog post

Step 2: Adding tags and adjusting post settings

Step 3:  Posting tags and adjusting privacy settings

Homework:

• TODAY - FCP Handshake, Ning page personalization, blog post (suggestions at: http://flatclassroomproject.ning.com/group/whs-flat-classroom-12-2/forum/topics/getting-started), and group membership due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, 9/20 - "Whole New Mind" summary due on VoiceThread by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, 9/20 - Africa maps due in class
• Monday, 9/24 - "Whole New Mind" reflections due on VoiceThread by 7:35 am
• Monday, 9/24 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, 9/24 - African nationalist readings due in class
• Tuesday, 9/25 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due
• Wednesday, 9/26 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due
• Thursday, 9/27 - Textbook reading (pp. 172-183) due
• Friday, 9/28 - Unit 2 Test

HWC Day 14 - Becoming Part of the FCP Community

Objective:  Establish a safe, professional, appropriate presence on the FCP Ning which will be used to share work and artifacts throughout the Flat Classroom Project.  Explain the six senses of the conceptual age presented by Dan Pink in A Whole New Mind.  Compare and contrast the portrayal of Africa and Africans in American popular culture to political, cultural, and social realities.

Task 1:  As we wade into the FlatClassroom Project, we need to become comfortable as a part of this digital community.  You will need to develop an appropriate persona that reflects  your individuality while respecting the professional nature of this project.  Follow the steps below to establish your presence in this project:

1. Request to join the SVHS HWC Fall '12 Group - Scroll down the Ning page.  On the right side you will see "Groups," go to the bottom of that section and click on "View All."  In the search box, type in "SVHS" and click on the "SVHS Fall '12."  Once you are at the group page, request to join. 

2.  Personalize Your Page on the Ning - Add a photo or avatar to your profile and adjust the appearance of your page.  If you would like to create an avatar, here are some useful links: http://www.voki.com/ or http://illustmaker.abi-station.com/index_en.shtml or http://www.mms.com/us/becomeanmm/

3.  Introduce Yourself -   Go to your page.  

                  a.  Make a brief blog post to say hello to the FCP community. 

                      

                          b.  Post your handshake video.

4.  Monitor Ning Activity - Subscribe to the FCP Ning in your GoogleReader and check regularly.

Task 2:  The Flat Classroom Project "mashes" the 10 "flatteners" presented by Friedman in The World is Flat and six senses of the conceptual age from Dan Pink's A Whole New Mind.  We've already examined the flatteners, now we need to look at the six senses.  Thus, you've been been assigned an excerpt from "A Whole New Mind."  Read this excerpt, identify the main argument/thesis and evidence used to support this argument.  Use the VoiceThread below (also sent to you via e-mail) to post your summary.

Directions for VoiceThread:

1. If prompted to create an account, create a FREE account using your SVHS e-mail address.
2. Create an "identity" by replacing the iron with the same image that you used as your profile picture on the FCP Ning.
3. Press "play."  Listen to the directions in the title slide and go to the slide that corresponds with the "sense" that you read about.
4. Press "comment" on your slide to post an audio or video summary of your section. 

 
Task 3:  We'll begin our exploration of Africa by discussing Part A of the regional study and watching a video entitled "What Do We Know About Africa?"

Homework:

• Tuesday, 9/18 - Digital Literacy Quiz
• Tuesday, 9/18 - Part B of Africa Regional Study due
• Wednesday, 9/19 - FCP Handshake, Ning page personalization, blog post (suggestions at: http://flatclassroomproject.ning.com/group/whs-flat-classroom-12-2/forum/topics/getting-started), and group membership due by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, 9/20 - "Whole New Mind" summary due on VoiceThread by 3:00 pm
• Thursday, 9/20 - Africa maps due in class
• Monday, 9/24 - "Whole New Mind" reflections due on VoiceThread by 7:35 am
• Monday, 9/24 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, 9/24 - African nationalist readings due in class
• Tuesday, 9/25 - Part C of Africa Regional Study due
• Wednesday, 9/26 - Parts D-F of Africa Regional Study due
• Thursday, 9/27 - Textbook reading (pp. 172-183) due
• Friday, 9/28 - Unit 2 Test