Assignment #9 Post #1

Due: April 3rd, 2009
Value: 20 points
Using the Internet, research three of the following topics. Write at least a paragraph for EACH topic, making it a total of three paragraphs.
-St. Patrick Day
-Saint Patrick
-Blarney Stone
-Castles of Ireland
-Conflict in North Ireland
- Irish jig
-Bloody Sunday
-Limericks
-Irish Civil War
Step one: Pick topic
Step two: Research the topic using the Internet
Step three: Post your research on your blog. Include your sources in your post by simply copying and pasting the web address. Title of your post: St. Patrick's Day

Assignment #8

Due: March 16th
Value: 20 points

Import a photo into your profile. For now, make it a photo of yourself. When we are done with the Blog unit you can change it. It makes it much easier for me to manage what everyone is doing if I see you rather than remembering everyone's user name.

Assignment #7

Due: March 16th, 2009
Value: 5 points
Email Mrs. Kelley your blog's web address. Within a few days you will notice me as a Follower to your blog.

Assignment #6 Create blog

Due: TBA
Value: 40 points
Assignment: Today you will begin the process of creating your own personal blog.

To begin go to www.blogger.com
This is where you will need your gmail account information.
SIGN IN up at the top of the webpage. Do not click on "Create a Blog", because this will prompt you to create a gmail, and you already did that!
Once your log in, you will then click on Create a Blog. This is where you will create your blog name and pick your design. Name your blog something related to current events, the news, etc.. be creative. Please remember that this is a school assignment, your name should be appropriate
About your profile: Do you use your last name, use only your last initial. Example John S. Also, do not put down information that is personal. For example, do not include your City, your address, age, school... Creepy people do not need to know that kind of stuff.... There is a box that says "About Me"- SKIP IT! For the other boxes, make general statements. Ex. I like going to the mall, NOT... I like going to Washington Square Mall.
Today, I simply want you to create the blog, do not post anything yet.
When you finish please return to room 33

Assignment #5 - READ AND COMMENT

Due: 03/12/09
Value: 20 points
Read the following short article, post a comment. The topic of your comment will be your opinion of Fowler adopting school uniforms. Your comment should be about 3-4 complete sentences in length. Do you agree or disagree and WHY????

School Uniforms Defined: School uniforms range from the formal to the informal. Some schools that have implemented school uniforms have chosen what one usually thinks of in connection to Catholic schools: nice pants and white shirts for boys, jumpers and white shirts for girls. However, most public schools are turning to something more casual and more acceptable to parents and students: khakis or jeans and knit shirts of varying colors. The latter appear to be more affordable too because they can be used outside of school. Many school districts that have implemented school uniforms have provided some sort of financial assistance for families that can not afford the extra expense.

Potential Benefits of School Uniforms

• Preventing gang colors, etc. in schools
• Decreasing violence and theft because of clothing and shoes
• Instilling discipline among students
• Reducing need for administrators and teachers to be 'clothes police' (for example, determining whether shorts are too short, etc.)
• Reducing distractions for students
• Instilling a sense of community
• Helping schools recognize those who do not belong on campus

Assignment #4

Due: March 11th, 2009
Value: 20 points

Find the Kelleysclass blog and become a follower. Any updates to the kelleyclass blog, this feature will notify you on your blogger dashboard. To successful become a follower you will need your google account information (username and password). www.kelleysclass.blogspot.com