Digital Design
This class is an introduction into Computer Science. We will be following a Project Based Learning model to gain knowledge and skills in order to better use technology to make our lives better.
whitmer_syllabus.pdf | |
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whitmer_welcome_letter.pdf | |
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Week 1 Intro
Welcome to my class, my name is Mr. Whitmer, below are some of the links and resources we will be using this week. Please go to this link and sign up for our class typing excersizes: http://www.typing.com/student/join#55D76F6DC659C
Week 2: Build a Computer
This is the first project for the school year.
components_of_a_computer.ppt | |
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computer_buying_project.pdf | |
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Week 3: Presentations, typing and Everfi
This week we will be finishing and presenting our Build a Computer projects. If you are concerned at all about how to perform a presentation, see this link: http://www.wikihow.com/Give-High-School-Presentations
Here is the link to Everfi:
www.everfi.com/register:
Here is the link to Everfi:
www.everfi.com/register:
Week 4: Reliable Sources
This week we will be learning some different search strategies and evalutating webistes reliability. We will also be covering comunication methods.
Quick Reference: (ask yourselve these questions when doing research)
1. Why was this site created? (to persuade, to educate) Is it a commercial (.com), government (.gov), academic (.edu), or non-profit Web site (.org)?
2. Is there any bias? Is only one side of the argument presented? Is it trying to persuade you to change your opinion?
3. Can you tell the facts from opinions?
4. Would you include this site in a bibliography?
Quick Reference: (ask yourselve these questions when doing research)
1. Why was this site created? (to persuade, to educate) Is it a commercial (.com), government (.gov), academic (.edu), or non-profit Web site (.org)?
2. Is there any bias? Is only one side of the argument presented? Is it trying to persuade you to change your opinion?
3. Can you tell the facts from opinions?
4. Would you include this site in a bibliography?
search_engine_scavenger_hunt.doc | |
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communication_methods_chart.doc | |
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sample_website_evaluation_rubric.pdf | |
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privacy_activity.pdf | |
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Week 5
We don't have any specific files or information.
Week 6 Intro to Programming
We will begin programming this week. This is the Culturally Situated Design Tool:
virtual_bead_loom_tutorial.pdf | |
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cultural_design_rubric.pdf | |
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Week 10 Minimal Spanning Tree
Pre Programming activities.
unplugged-09-minimal_spanning_treesactivity.pdf | |
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Week 11 Google Sites (EverFi Project)
The EverFi Improvement Project is designed to teach web design. This class will be focusing on Google Sites. Students will first pick a module from the EverFi Ignition course. They will then decide WHAT they can improve on, and then HOW they can improve it. Finally, they WILL improve it based on their research and build a Google Site to showcase their new module. There will be 2 final products, a website that will be their new version of EverFi, and a presentation that will explain What and How the EverFi module was change and ultimately Why.