5/16- Hi Class, I hope you had a great weekend. Today we'll be grading your maze games, reviewing for the final, and working on your Maze Games in Kodu. Let's make it a great Monday!
Bell Work- Open up the Maze Game that you created in Visual Basic. Take some time to play others maze games. We'll have a short activity for this.
Work Time- Using the links below (choose one), review how to make a picture box move using either buttons or controls. This is something you'll have to do on the final. Once you have completed the moving image activity you have the rest of the hour to complete your Kodu maze game.
Bell Work- Open up the Maze Game that you created in Visual Basic. Take some time to play others maze games. We'll have a short activity for this.
Work Time- Using the links below (choose one), review how to make a picture box move using either buttons or controls. This is something you'll have to do on the final. Once you have completed the moving image activity you have the rest of the hour to complete your Kodu maze game.
5/12- Hi Team, Today you'll be creating a maze game using Visual Basic. You'll then try to create a replica of the maze in Kodu. You may work with a partner (teams of 2 max).
Bell Work- Open Visual Basic and use the link below. Watch the video and work along with it in Visual Basic. Create a maze game that can be played with keyboard controls. Save as Maze Game.
Work Time- Open Kodu and start a new project. Use the maze game that you created in visual basic and try to code the same maze using Kodu. Save your progress. Have a great day!
Bell Work- Open Visual Basic and use the link below. Watch the video and work along with it in Visual Basic. Create a maze game that can be played with keyboard controls. Save as Maze Game.
Work Time- Open Kodu and start a new project. Use the maze game that you created in visual basic and try to code the same maze using Kodu. Save your progress. Have a great day!
5/10- Hi Class! Today you'll be working through 2 reviews and getting a look into MDI Applications. We'll then finish up your board games and play them. Let's have a great day!
Bell Work- Grab a text book, read through pages 405 and 406 and then begin working through the reviews on pg 407 and 410.
Work Time- Get with your group, finish up your board game and set up your game so it's ready to be played. Pick another groups game and play it. Critique the other games you play.
Bell Work- Grab a text book, read through pages 405 and 406 and then begin working through the reviews on pg 407 and 410.
Work Time- Get with your group, finish up your board game and set up your game so it's ready to be played. Pick another groups game and play it. Critique the other games you play.
5/4- Hi Team, Today you'll be completing your historical figure program and working on your board game assignment. You'll then create a visual basic program that will explain how to play your game.
Bell Work- Finish up your historical figure program. Once you have completed the program move on to work time.
Work Time- Continue working on the game you have been creating. Begin creating a visual basic program that explains the rules for your game, how much it costs, how many players can play, etc. Take a picture of your game to add to your visual basic program.
Extra Time- Play the games around the room.
Bell Work- Finish up your historical figure program. Once you have completed the program move on to work time.
Work Time- Continue working on the game you have been creating. Begin creating a visual basic program that explains the rules for your game, how much it costs, how many players can play, etc. Take a picture of your game to add to your visual basic program.
Extra Time- Play the games around the room.
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5/2- Hi Class, I hope you had a great weekend. Today you'll be completing a class historical figure challenge. You'll then be creating a visual basic program all about one of the historical figures. We'll then have some time to work on your board games. Let's have a great Monday!
Bell Work- Get one of the worksheets and get a partner. Try to be the first team to complete all 50 of the names.
Work Time- You and your partner will complete a visual basic program that launches at least 10 facts about the historical figure you chose and includes at least 3 images. Then get back to work on your board game. Try to complete everything by the end of the hour.
Bell Work- Get one of the worksheets and get a partner. Try to be the first team to complete all 50 of the names.
Work Time- You and your partner will complete a visual basic program that launches at least 10 facts about the historical figure you chose and includes at least 3 images. Then get back to work on your board game. Try to complete everything by the end of the hour.
4/28- Hi Team, Today you and your team will be creating a board game or card game. When you are creating your game keep in mind that you will have to code the game later in Visual Basic.
Bell Work- You and a partner will brainstorm ideas, research other games, and begin designing your own version. You'll have to decide if you will use dice, create a deck cards, or anything that you think could work in your game.
Requirements- Name, Rules, The Board or Deck, Player Pieces
Work Time- Give your presentations!
Bell Work- You and a partner will brainstorm ideas, research other games, and begin designing your own version. You'll have to decide if you will use dice, create a deck cards, or anything that you think could work in your game.
Requirements- Name, Rules, The Board or Deck, Player Pieces
Work Time- Give your presentations!
4/26- Hi Class, Today you have a lot to accomplish so don't waste time. Get right to work.
Bell Work- Get with a partner you've never worked with. Sit next to each other. Sign up for Screen Cast O Matic. Choose a Visual Basic Programming topic and start preparing to create a How To video. (Examples- How to make an image move, How to create a Soundboard, How to create a web browser, etc) Then record a video using the Screen Cast O Matic website. Save the Video File. 3 Minute Minimum.
Work Time- Check out how your stocks are doing in Investopedia. Begin creating a Visual Basic program that launches information on each of the companies that you have invested in.
Extra Time- Get all of your game design challenge information pulled up so I can grade them. Let's have a great Tuesday!
Bell Work- Get with a partner you've never worked with. Sit next to each other. Sign up for Screen Cast O Matic. Choose a Visual Basic Programming topic and start preparing to create a How To video. (Examples- How to make an image move, How to create a Soundboard, How to create a web browser, etc) Then record a video using the Screen Cast O Matic website. Save the Video File. 3 Minute Minimum.
Work Time- Check out how your stocks are doing in Investopedia. Begin creating a Visual Basic program that launches information on each of the companies that you have invested in.
Extra Time- Get all of your game design challenge information pulled up so I can grade them. Let's have a great Tuesday!
4/22- Hi Class, Today you'll be competing in a stock/investment competition and you'll be completing your game design project. You will also be giving your presentations today. Let's make it a great Friday!
Bell Work- Click the link below and get signed up for an account. I'll then show you how to get into the game and start purchasing investments. You'll then have some time to spend your money!
Work Time- Finish up your game design project and present to the class.
Bell Work- Click the link below and get signed up for an account. I'll then show you how to get into the game and start purchasing investments. You'll then have some time to spend your money!
Work Time- Finish up your game design project and present to the class.
4/20- Hi Class, Today we'll be looking into wearable electronics, creating a resume in visual basic, and you'll have class time to finish your game project and presentation. Be ready to present on Friday!
Bell Work- Start by clicking the bell work link below and reading the article. Type a 5 sentence summary in Notepad or Word. Then, create a resume using Visual Basic. Use picturebox, labels, textbox, etc. We'll take pictures of each of you to include in your resume.
Work Time- Last work time for your game design project. Create a 3 minute presentation over your game design project. Plan this out, no "just winging it"! Who will say what? How will you make sure that the presentation flows and that you don't go under or over the time?
Bell Work- Start by clicking the bell work link below and reading the article. Type a 5 sentence summary in Notepad or Word. Then, create a resume using Visual Basic. Use picturebox, labels, textbox, etc. We'll take pictures of each of you to include in your resume.
Work Time- Last work time for your game design project. Create a 3 minute presentation over your game design project. Plan this out, no "just winging it"! Who will say what? How will you make sure that the presentation flows and that you don't go under or over the time?
4/14- Hi Team, I hope you've been having a great week. Today we'll be having a typing challenge, working through a few reviews in Chapter 11, and we'll be giving the game design challenge presentations. Let's make it a great day.
Bell Work- Sign up for a Nitrotype account if you don't have one yet. Start by typing 3 rounds in NitroType and averaging your 3 scores (WPM). We'll then be creating a bracket and having a typing tournament.
Work Time- 1. Complete the reviews on page 356 and 361 2. Give your game presentation
Extra Time- We'll be playing all of the games created if there is extra time.
Bell Work- Sign up for a Nitrotype account if you don't have one yet. Start by typing 3 rounds in NitroType and averaging your 3 scores (WPM). We'll then be creating a bracket and having a typing tournament.
Work Time- 1. Complete the reviews on page 356 and 361 2. Give your game presentation
Extra Time- We'll be playing all of the games created if there is extra time.
4/12- Hi, Today we'll be finishing up your game design challenge, giving short presentations, and working on a new case study. Let's have a nice Tuesday!
Bell Work- Get with your group and go over the requirements for the game design challenge. Take 20 minutes to put the finishing touch on your project.
Work Time- Create a 3 minute presentation over your game design project. Plan this out, no "just winging it"! Who will say what? How will you make sure that the presentation flows and that you don't go under or over the time?
Work Time Continue-- Begin Chapter 11 (Using Files), Work on the reviews on page 356 and 361
P.S.- The teams that won they programming challenge may pick up their prizes anytime Thursday!
Bell Work- Get with your group and go over the requirements for the game design challenge. Take 20 minutes to put the finishing touch on your project.
Work Time- Create a 3 minute presentation over your game design project. Plan this out, no "just winging it"! Who will say what? How will you make sure that the presentation flows and that you don't go under or over the time?
Work Time Continue-- Begin Chapter 11 (Using Files), Work on the reviews on page 356 and 361
P.S.- The teams that won they programming challenge may pick up their prizes anytime Thursday!
4/8- Happy Friday...Team Game Design Challenge!
Bell Work- Pull up your article summary and your sprites from last class period so I can grade them.
Work Time- Today you'll get with the same team that you worked with in the programming challenge. You have the option to create a 2D or a 3D game. This is a timed challenge. Your team gets exactly 60 minutes to complete the challenge and then I'll judge the winners. It doesn't stop at just a game. Your team should create a poster for your game, a powerpoint/prezi (story), and a visual basic program. You'll need to be creative, be efficient, and work together to complete the task in time. Have fun with this!
Bell Work- Pull up your article summary and your sprites from last class period so I can grade them.
Work Time- Today you'll get with the same team that you worked with in the programming challenge. You have the option to create a 2D or a 3D game. This is a timed challenge. Your team gets exactly 60 minutes to complete the challenge and then I'll judge the winners. It doesn't stop at just a game. Your team should create a poster for your game, a powerpoint/prezi (story), and a visual basic program. You'll need to be creative, be efficient, and work together to complete the task in time. Have fun with this!
4/6- Hi Team, Do a great job today! Make sure to read all instructions and complete your assignments.
Bell Work (25 points)- Start by clicking the bell work link below and finding a programming article that interests you. Read through the article and type a half page summary. Be ready to discuss the article in the next class period. (12 point font, Times New Roman).
Work Time- (25 points)- Begin creating Sprites for a game design project you will be completing. You want to create at least 5 different Sprites. This would be the character you will be using in your game along with bosses at the end of your levels. Export each one you create and save them to a folder in your H Drive. Have fun with this!
Extra Time- Download a pixelated image of a character online. Try to re-create the image using PiskelApp.
Bell Work (25 points)- Start by clicking the bell work link below and finding a programming article that interests you. Read through the article and type a half page summary. Be ready to discuss the article in the next class period. (12 point font, Times New Roman).
Work Time- (25 points)- Begin creating Sprites for a game design project you will be completing. You want to create at least 5 different Sprites. This would be the character you will be using in your game along with bosses at the end of your levels. Export each one you create and save them to a folder in your H Drive. Have fun with this!
Extra Time- Download a pixelated image of a character online. Try to re-create the image using PiskelApp.
4/4- Hi, I hope you had a great weekend! Today we'll be having team programming challenges. Let's make it a great Monday!
Team Challenge- Split into 5 teams. Get a packet (4 programs). Split up the team into specific jobs. One team member will serve as the communicator with the instructor. Each time a program is completed that person will need to report to Dayhuff. Good Luck!
Team Challenge- Split into 5 teams. Get a packet (4 programs). Split up the team into specific jobs. One team member will serve as the communicator with the instructor. Each time a program is completed that person will need to report to Dayhuff. Good Luck!
3/31- Hi Class, I hope you're having a nice week. Today we'll be completing the Turtle Run project and creating a race game in scratch. Let's have a great Thursday!
Bell Work- Finish up the Turtle Run project on page 314 that we started last class period. If you have already completed the Turtle Run project you will be creating a car lot inventory program in Visual Basic. If you're done come speak to me for directions on the car lot.
Work Time- Using the Youtube tutorial video below and Scratch coding you will be creating a racing game. Be creative with the game. Don't make it exactly like the one in the video. Make it your own version of a race game, just use the video to help with the coding. You may work on this with a partner.
Bell Work- Finish up the Turtle Run project on page 314 that we started last class period. If you have already completed the Turtle Run project you will be creating a car lot inventory program in Visual Basic. If you're done come speak to me for directions on the car lot.
Work Time- Using the Youtube tutorial video below and Scratch coding you will be creating a racing game. Be creative with the game. Don't make it exactly like the one in the video. Make it your own version of a race game, just use the video to help with the coding. You may work on this with a partner.
3/29- Hi Programmers, Today you'll be completing a program with an animated character and we'll be wrapping up Chapter 9. Let's make it a fun day.
Bell Work- Download an image of your favorite character. Work with the video below and animate the character using keys on the keyboard. Your character should move with different keys when the program is completed.
Work Time- Complete the Turtle Run exercise on page 314. Reference the Turtle Run folder in Comp Apps/Programming Folder for all the needed files.
Bell Work- Download an image of your favorite character. Work with the video below and animate the character using keys on the keyboard. Your character should move with different keys when the program is completed.
Work Time- Complete the Turtle Run exercise on page 314. Reference the Turtle Run folder in Comp Apps/Programming Folder for all the needed files.
3/25- Hi, I hope you've been having a nice week. Today you'll be completing a code commander challenge and you'll create a presidential race program.
Bell Work- Click the code commander link below. Get through as many of the puzzles as you can in 30 minutes. Take a screen shot of your progress once the time is up.
Work Time- Choose one of the candidates in the presidential race. Create a program that has at least 5 images of the candidate (photo album code). A button should scroll through the images. Create at least 3 buttons that launch a website or files associated with the candidate. Make sure to include 2 radio buttons (will you be voting for this candidate?) (radio buttons- yes/no) Depending on whether the user clicks yes or no should prompt a MsgBox. You choose what the message says. Let's have a great Friday!
Helpful Code- If RadioButton1.Checked = True Then MsgBox("Great Choice") Else MsgBox("What are you thinking") End If
Bell Work- Click the code commander link below. Get through as many of the puzzles as you can in 30 minutes. Take a screen shot of your progress once the time is up.
Work Time- Choose one of the candidates in the presidential race. Create a program that has at least 5 images of the candidate (photo album code). A button should scroll through the images. Create at least 3 buttons that launch a website or files associated with the candidate. Make sure to include 2 radio buttons (will you be voting for this candidate?) (radio buttons- yes/no) Depending on whether the user clicks yes or no should prompt a MsgBox. You choose what the message says. Let's have a great Friday!
Helpful Code- If RadioButton1.Checked = True Then MsgBox("Great Choice") Else MsgBox("What are you thinking") End If
3/23- Hi Class! Today we'll be having a competition and we'll then be completing another programming exercise from Chapter 9. Let's make it an awesome day.
Bell Work- Click the Electrocity link below and I'll give a short demo over the program. You'll then be competing against the class. Largest population and highest score is what you're going for.
Work Time- Complete exercise 3 on page 312. (DrawHouse) You can find the code in the shared folder. Try to make your house look different than the one in the example by making adjustments in the code. Also choose your own colors. Let me know when you finish so I can grade it.
Extra Time- Work through the BirdFlying exercise on page 313.
Bell Work- Click the Electrocity link below and I'll give a short demo over the program. You'll then be competing against the class. Largest population and highest score is what you're going for.
Work Time- Complete exercise 3 on page 312. (DrawHouse) You can find the code in the shared folder. Try to make your house look different than the one in the example by making adjustments in the code. Also choose your own colors. Let me know when you finish so I can grade it.
Extra Time- Work through the BirdFlying exercise on page 313.
3/21- Welcome Back! I hope you had a nice Spring Break. Let's get back to programming. We'll be creating databases and finishing up
Bell Work- Get with a partner. Work with the youtube video below and create a program with a database.
Work Time- Grab a book and go to page 311. Today you will be creating your own photo album program. You can use as many images as you would like. You need to have a minimum of 5. You will also add a sound to your program. You can find the code in our programming folder. The file is called PHOTO ALBUM. Have fun with this.
Bell Work- Get with a partner. Work with the youtube video below and create a program with a database.
Work Time- Grab a book and go to page 311. Today you will be creating your own photo album program. You can use as many images as you would like. You need to have a minimum of 5. You will also add a sound to your program. You can find the code in our programming folder. The file is called PHOTO ALBUM. Have fun with this.
3/8- Hi Class, Today we'll be finishing up the case studies and then working with IPADS.
Bell Work- Finish the Click It game you started last class period, Once I have graded you are your teammates you will check out an IPAD.
Work Time- Get with a partner, choose a visual basic topic, create a how to tutorial video about a task in Visual Basic using IMovie. Let's have a great day!
Extra Time- Create a game using the Cargo Bot app.
Bell Work- Finish the Click It game you started last class period, Once I have graded you are your teammates you will check out an IPAD.
Work Time- Get with a partner, choose a visual basic topic, create a how to tutorial video about a task in Visual Basic using IMovie. Let's have a great day!
Extra Time- Create a game using the Cargo Bot app.
3/4- Hi Team, Today you'll complete the "ClickIt" game case study and we'll then have time to finish up the game you started last class period. Let's have an awesome Friday.
Bell Work- Work through the Case Study with a partner that begins on page 301.
Work Time- Finish up your 3 levels, publish them, and post them to a website.
Extra Time-Work through exercise 3 on page 312
Bell Work- Work through the Case Study with a partner that begins on page 301.
Work Time- Finish up your 3 levels, publish them, and post them to a website.
Extra Time-Work through exercise 3 on page 312
3/2- Hi Class, I had to be out today. Make sure to complete your assignments, save your work, and have a great day!
Bell Work- Click the bell work link below and code along with the 3 tutorials "Drawing Shapes on a Form, Drawing text on a form, and drawing an image on a form." Save your 3 programs.
Work Time- Last class period we talked about 2D games and some of the games of the past. Today create your own version using Sploder. Try to complete 3 levels that get more difficult as you go. Create challenging adventure levels. Have a great day!
Alternate Work Time- If you would rather keep coding in visual basic click the alternate work time link, try to create your own version of one of the games. It gives you almost all of the code.
Bell Work- Click the bell work link below and code along with the 3 tutorials "Drawing Shapes on a Form, Drawing text on a form, and drawing an image on a form." Save your 3 programs.
Work Time- Last class period we talked about 2D games and some of the games of the past. Today create your own version using Sploder. Try to complete 3 levels that get more difficult as you go. Create challenging adventure levels. Have a great day!
Alternate Work Time- If you would rather keep coding in visual basic click the alternate work time link, try to create your own version of one of the games. It gives you almost all of the code.
2/29- Hi Team, Today we'll have some time to finish up the bouncing ball review, we'll go over the research you did over a new technology, and we'll complete an animation project in visual basic.
Bell Work- Short discussion over your new technology...Finish the bouncing ball review on pg 290.
Work Time- Create a short program that has 2 animated images and scrolling text in the program. Let's have a nice Monday!
Bell Work- Short discussion over your new technology...Finish the bouncing ball review on pg 290.
Work Time- Create a short program that has 2 animated images and scrolling text in the program. Let's have a nice Monday!
2/25- Hi Class, I had to be out today. Complete the bell work and work time assignments. Do a great job for the substitute. Have an awesome day.
Bell Work- Research a new piece of technology that is supposed to come out this year or next year. Something that has been released recently would be fine too (Smart Car, Smart Watch, Self-Driving Car, Virtual Reality Googles). Create a visual basic program about the product. Make the program look nice with pictures of the new technology, launch associated websites, and make at least one of the images move with keyboard controls :).
Work Time- Grab a book. Complete the Bouncing Ball Review on page 290.
Bell Work- Research a new piece of technology that is supposed to come out this year or next year. Something that has been released recently would be fine too (Smart Car, Smart Watch, Self-Driving Car, Virtual Reality Googles). Create a visual basic program about the product. Make the program look nice with pictures of the new technology, launch associated websites, and make at least one of the images move with keyboard controls :).
Work Time- Grab a book. Complete the Bouncing Ball Review on page 290.
2/23- Hi Programmers, Let's have a great day today. We'll continue with our color, sound, and graphics unit.
Bell Work- Using the YouTube tutorial video below create a program with at least 2 moving picture-boxes. Use any image you want (as long as it's an appropriate image).
Work Time- Complete the WakeUp review on page 286. The files you need are in the comp apps-computer programming-visual basic-rooster folder. Good Luck...Let me know when you complete this so I can grade it.
Extra Time/Extra Credit- On page 311 complete "Exercise 1" which is creating a photo album program using visual basic.
Bell Work- Using the YouTube tutorial video below create a program with at least 2 moving picture-boxes. Use any image you want (as long as it's an appropriate image).
Work Time- Complete the WakeUp review on page 286. The files you need are in the comp apps-computer programming-visual basic-rooster folder. Good Luck...Let me know when you complete this so I can grade it.
Extra Time/Extra Credit- On page 311 complete "Exercise 1" which is creating a photo album program using visual basic.
2/19- Hi Team- Today you'll be jumping right into the reviews in Chapter 9. Start by reading the first few pages which start on page 281.
Bell Work- Complete part 1 and 2 of ChangeFormColor Review (pg 282-284)
Work Time- Complete the Bouncing Ball Review which starts on page 289.
Extra Time- Play all of the different Kodu Games that were created by the class. Let's have an awesome Friday!
Bell Work- Complete part 1 and 2 of ChangeFormColor Review (pg 282-284)
Work Time- Complete the Bouncing Ball Review which starts on page 289.
Extra Time- Play all of the different Kodu Games that were created by the class. Let's have an awesome Friday!
2/17- Hi Class, I hope you had a nice long weekend! Today we'll start Chapter 9 (Color, Sound, and Graphics), and we'll be finishing your presentations.
Bell Work- Click on the Code Maven link below and start working through the "Code Maven" exercise. Strive to get through at least 40-50 of the lessons in the first 30 minutes of class.
Work Time- Speed Presentations. Each team has 3 minutes to complete your game presentation. If we have time left over we'll be playing all the games. Let's have a great Wednesday!
Bell Work- Click on the Code Maven link below and start working through the "Code Maven" exercise. Strive to get through at least 40-50 of the lessons in the first 30 minutes of class.
Work Time- Speed Presentations. Each team has 3 minutes to complete your game presentation. If we have time left over we'll be playing all the games. Let's have a great Wednesday!
2/11- Hi Team, We're going to be finishing up your game project today and giving presentations. Let's have a great Thursday!
Bell Work- Take 40 minutes and put together your presentation. Make sure that you have screen shots of your game for your presentation.
Work Time- You and your partner will be using my projector to show your Powerpoint and your game while giving your 3 minute presentation. Be professional in your presentation. Once we get through all the presentations we'll be inviting others in the class to start playing your games. We'll also work on exporting your games.
Bell Work- Take 40 minutes and put together your presentation. Make sure that you have screen shots of your game for your presentation.
Work Time- You and your partner will be using my projector to show your Powerpoint and your game while giving your 3 minute presentation. Be professional in your presentation. Once we get through all the presentations we'll be inviting others in the class to start playing your games. We'll also work on exporting your games.
2/9- Hi Class, Today you'll have the entire class period to work on your game design project. This will be the last work day for this project so use your time wisely.
Bell Work- Make sure that you have completed your game graphic and your Powerpoint/Padlet, I'll be grading these today. Start discussing with your partner what you will talk about during your 3 minute presentation.
Work Time- Finish your game and prepare a presentation for your game project. When planning for your presentation think about the following questions (How will you market your game? What will be your target market? How will you effectively use social media to market your game? Will you use any other type of media? What type of budget would you need to accomplish your goals?)
Bell Work- Make sure that you have completed your game graphic and your Powerpoint/Padlet, I'll be grading these today. Start discussing with your partner what you will talk about during your 3 minute presentation.
Work Time- Finish your game and prepare a presentation for your game project. When planning for your presentation think about the following questions (How will you market your game? What will be your target market? How will you effectively use social media to market your game? Will you use any other type of media? What type of budget would you need to accomplish your goals?)
2/5- Hi Class, Today you'll have a short quiz and then you'll be working with your team on your gaming project.
Bell Work- No Talking during Quiz, Click the soundation link below. Create 3 different .wav files. Create a Visual Basic program that will launch the 3 sound files. (You may use the video from 1/22 post if you need assistance)
Work Time- Get with your group and make sure that you are getting close to a completed game. Put your focus today on programming numerous different things in your game. Let's have a great Friday!
Bell Work- No Talking during Quiz, Click the soundation link below. Create 3 different .wav files. Create a Visual Basic program that will launch the 3 sound files. (You may use the video from 1/22 post if you need assistance)
Work Time- Get with your group and make sure that you are getting close to a completed game. Put your focus today on programming numerous different things in your game. Let's have a great Friday!
2/3- Hi...Today is your day to make serious progress on your game design project that we started last class period. Download the document below, get with your partner, and get right to work. You need to have your playing area completed and begin programming objects. Make sure you're making progress on the powerpoint/padlet and creating graphics for your game. Have fun with this!
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1/28- Hi Programmers, This will be your last class time to work on your Soundboard. I'll be grading them the next time I see you. Do a great job for the substitute!
Bell Work- Finish your soundboard, make sure it's exactly how you want it. Save your progress.
Work Time- Complete your independent coding project. This will be due on Monday so make sure to use your time wisely.
Extra Time- Start another Kodu game.
Bell Work- Finish your soundboard, make sure it's exactly how you want it. Save your progress.
Work Time- Complete your independent coding project. This will be due on Monday so make sure to use your time wisely.
Extra Time- Start another Kodu game.
1/26- Hi Team, Today you'll have half of the class period to work on your independent coding project and the second half of class to work on your soundboard software.
First 40 Minutes- Complete your Soundboard software (Due end of class Thursday). The link below is the website to convert your files.
Second 40 minutes- Work time for your coding project (Due Monday). Focus on getting your procedures section done today and creating scrolling text that tells the user what the key words are for your procedure.
First 40 Minutes- Complete your Soundboard software (Due end of class Thursday). The link below is the website to convert your files.
Second 40 minutes- Work time for your coding project (Due Monday). Focus on getting your procedures section done today and creating scrolling text that tells the user what the key words are for your procedure.
1/22- You all did an awesome job working together on the alarm clock. Today we'll be completing one review on page 176 and then we'll begin creating our own soundboards with Visual Basic.
Bell Work- Grab a book, then complete the shell game review on page 176. You may complete this with a partner (partner must be someone you've never worked with). You'll have to find your own image (it doesn't have to be a shell)!
Work Time- Create your own soundboard. Use mp3 or wav files. Start by making a folder on your desktop and downloading at least 10 sound files. Then begin creating a form with numerous buttons. We'll then go over the code needed to make the soundboard work. Have fun with this!
Bell Work- Grab a book, then complete the shell game review on page 176. You may complete this with a partner (partner must be someone you've never worked with). You'll have to find your own image (it doesn't have to be a shell)!
Work Time- Create your own soundboard. Use mp3 or wav files. Start by making a folder on your desktop and downloading at least 10 sound files. Then begin creating a form with numerous buttons. We'll then go over the code needed to make the soundboard work. Have fun with this!
1/20- Hi, I hope you had a nice break, Today we'll continue with procedures and have some team coding challenges.
Bell Work- Grab a book...Short discussion over procedures, then complete the shell game review on page 176. You may complete this with a partner (partner must be someone you've never worked with).
Work Time- We'll break into teams of 4. Your team will be given one of numerous coding exercises and you'll compete with the other teams to see who can solve first.
Bell Work- Grab a book...Short discussion over procedures, then complete the shell game review on page 176. You may complete this with a partner (partner must be someone you've never worked with).
Work Time- We'll break into teams of 4. Your team will be given one of numerous coding exercises and you'll compete with the other teams to see who can solve first.
1/14- Hi Team, Today we'll be completing 2 reviews from the text and then complete the Robo Mind coding challenge.
Bell Work- Complete the Guessing Game review on page 169 and the Number Breakdown review on page 172. Let me know once you complete so I can write down your grade.
Work Time- Complete the Robo Mind Challenge at the link below. Take a screen shot once you have completed all the challenges and save it to a Microsoft Word document.
Extra Time- Work on your independent coding project
Bell Work- Complete the Guessing Game review on page 169 and the Number Breakdown review on page 172. Let me know once you complete so I can write down your grade.
Work Time- Complete the Robo Mind Challenge at the link below. Take a screen shot once you have completed all the challenges and save it to a Microsoft Word document.
Extra Time- Work on your independent coding project
1/12- Hi Programmers, I had to be out today. Read through the post and complete your assignments. Make it a great day!
Bell Work- Click the Sub Procedure link below. Read the page and in a Microsoft Word document type 3 sentences explaining what sub procedures are. (In your own words)
Work Time- Open visual studio and continue working on your Programming Assignment from 1-8 (document below). Try to have the form built by the end of the day and start using process.start("www.google.com") to launch as many things as you can. (useful websites, images, games, etc) Have fun with this. Be creative.
Bell Work- Click the Sub Procedure link below. Read the page and in a Microsoft Word document type 3 sentences explaining what sub procedures are. (In your own words)
Work Time- Open visual studio and continue working on your Programming Assignment from 1-8 (document below). Try to have the form built by the end of the day and start using process.start("www.google.com") to launch as many things as you can. (useful websites, images, games, etc) Have fun with this. Be creative.
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1/8- Hi Team- Today you'll be completing the Pet Store review and working more with Procedures. Let's make it a great Friday!
Bell Work- Jump right back into the PetStore review (pg 165-167). Get this completed. 25 Points
Work Time- Independent Coding Project- Directions Below! 50 Points
Bell Work- Jump right back into the PetStore review (pg 165-167). Get this completed. 25 Points
Work Time- Independent Coding Project- Directions Below! 50 Points
1/6- Welcome Back Programmers! I hope your break was awesome. Let's get back to work. Today we'll be looking at a language called Swift and we'll be starting with Procedures in Chpt 6.
Bell Work- Click the Bell Work link below and begin going through the tutorial. I'll give a short demo
Work Time- Short discussion over procedures...Then read pages 163 and 164, complete the PetStore review (pg 165-167)
Bell Work- Click the Bell Work link below and begin going through the tutorial. I'll give a short demo
Work Time- Short discussion over procedures...Then read pages 163 and 164, complete the PetStore review (pg 165-167)
12/17- Hi Class, What a great semester it's been! Let's finish it up on a good note. Games!!
Bell Work- Take 40 Minutes and put the finishing touch on your Kodu game. Make sure it has a goal or an objective as we have discussed.
Work Time- What is beta testing? Walk around the room and try to play each game, take notes on the game. We'll have a timed rotation.
Bell Work- Take 40 Minutes and put the finishing touch on your Kodu game. Make sure it has a goal or an objective as we have discussed.
Work Time- What is beta testing? Walk around the room and try to play each game, take notes on the game. We'll have a timed rotation.
12/15- Hi Class- Today we'll be finishing up Chapter 5 and prepping for your final. You'll also be finishing your game.
Bell Work- Discussion over what to expect on the final. Creation of your study guide. You will be creating a program that launches all of the information that you will need for the test.
Work Time- Complete your Kodu game. We will be playing the games the second half of class on Thursday, and I'll be grading them so get your game done!
Bell Work- Discussion over what to expect on the final. Creation of your study guide. You will be creating a program that launches all of the information that you will need for the test.
Work Time- Complete your Kodu game. We will be playing the games the second half of class on Thursday, and I'll be grading them so get your game done!
12/11- Hi Team, I had to be out today last minute. Make it a great day and get your work completed!
Bell Work- Use the link below to complete another hour of code. Take a screen shot when you get done and save it to prove you completed the hour of code.
Work Time- Use the video below to learn about drawing with visual basic. Try to create your own custom drawing after you've worked along with the video. Use the remainder of class to start finishing up your Kodu game. Remember the final version of your game will be due next week. Have a great day!
Bell Work- Use the link below to complete another hour of code. Take a screen shot when you get done and save it to prove you completed the hour of code.
Work Time- Use the video below to learn about drawing with visual basic. Try to create your own custom drawing after you've worked along with the video. Use the remainder of class to start finishing up your Kodu game. Remember the final version of your game will be due next week. Have a great day!
12/9- Hi Class, I hope you're having a great week so far. Today we're going to jump back into loops and finish up Chapter 5.
Bell Work- Click the "Artist Code" link below and complete the 10 exercises. This will take roughly 20 minutes.
Work Time- Get a textbook. Short discussion over String Class and String Concatenation. Then you and a partner will begin working on the Case Study on pg 146. Complete as much of the case study as possible in today's class period. You only need one program per group.
Bell Work- Click the "Artist Code" link below and complete the 10 exercises. This will take roughly 20 minutes.
Work Time- Get a textbook. Short discussion over String Class and String Concatenation. Then you and a partner will begin working on the Case Study on pg 146. Complete as much of the case study as possible in today's class period. You only need one program per group.
12/7- Today is the first day of Computer Science National Education Week. You'll be working through the new hours of code today. Let's make it a great week!
Bell Work- Click the link below and start working through the Minecraft Hour of Code. When you get done you need to save your certificate in order to receive points for the project.
Work Time- Work through the Star Wars Hour of Code. Save your completion certificate.
Extra Time- If you get both hours completed you may get an XBox Controller and work on your game.
Bell Work- Click the link below and start working through the Minecraft Hour of Code. When you get done you need to save your certificate in order to receive points for the project.
Work Time- Work through the Star Wars Hour of Code. Save your completion certificate.
Extra Time- If you get both hours completed you may get an XBox Controller and work on your game.
12/3- Hi, I hope you're having a nice week. Today you'll continue working with Loops (While, Do, For)
Bell Work- 1. Start class by building a clock in visual basic. (Use the video below) 2. Read the "For...Next Statement" section on pg 136 and complete the "Factorial" review on pg 137
Work Time- Get a partner and choose one of the topics on the board. You and your partner will do research on that topic and create a visual basic program or a power point over the topic. Each team will present. Team Learning...
Extra Time-Take some time and try to draw by coding. Use the link below.
Bell Work- 1. Start class by building a clock in visual basic. (Use the video below) 2. Read the "For...Next Statement" section on pg 136 and complete the "Factorial" review on pg 137
Work Time- Get a partner and choose one of the topics on the board. You and your partner will do research on that topic and create a visual basic program or a power point over the topic. Each team will present. Team Learning...
Extra Time-Take some time and try to draw by coding. Use the link below.
12/1- Hi Class, I hope you all had a nice break. Today we'll continue working with loops.
Bell Work- Click the Loops link below and work through the challenges. See how far you can get in 40 minutes.
Work Time- Discussion over loops, then work through the AverageScore review (pg 134-136 in the text).
Bell Work- Click the Loops link below and work through the challenges. See how far you can get in 40 minutes.
Work Time- Discussion over loops, then work through the AverageScore review (pg 134-136 in the text).
11/24- Hi Team, Today we're going to be working with IPADS
Bell Work- Short discussion over loops. We'll then be working with the HopScotch app to further clarify what loops are and you'll practice using loops with the app. Once you have drawn your name in cursive with the app you'll then create something on your own.
Work Time- Work the the Sketch Nation Create App- Create a Game
Extra Time- Continue working on your Kodu game.
Bell Work- Short discussion over loops. We'll then be working with the HopScotch app to further clarify what loops are and you'll practice using loops with the app. Once you have drawn your name in cursive with the app you'll then create something on your own.
Work Time- Work the the Sketch Nation Create App- Create a Game
Extra Time- Continue working on your Kodu game.
11/20- Hi Team, Today we will continue working with Loops and have time at the end of class to program an Xbox controller to work with your Kodu game.
Bell Work- Short discussion over looping, code along with the tutorial video. Then you'll get a text book and read the first few pages in Chpt 5 over looping. Once you have read up to page 131 work through the review.
Work Time- Get an xbox controller. Open Kodu. Continue building and programming your game. Program the game to work with the control. Try to code an action for each button on the controller.
Bell Work- Short discussion over looping, code along with the tutorial video. Then you'll get a text book and read the first few pages in Chpt 5 over looping. Once you have read up to page 131 work through the review.
Work Time- Get an xbox controller. Open Kodu. Continue building and programming your game. Program the game to work with the control. Try to code an action for each button on the controller.
11/18- Hi, Today we'll be discussing loops and the Do...Loop Statement. You'll then start programming your kodu and finish designing your world.
Bell Work- Pull up Kodu and work on your game environment. Create either a racing game or an adventure style game after watching the short video tutorial. Start coding the rover or Kodu to move and do basic functions. Be creative with this.
Work Time- Begin discussing loops and the Do...Loop statement. Work through the reviews on page 131 and 134
Bell Work- Pull up Kodu and work on your game environment. Create either a racing game or an adventure style game after watching the short video tutorial. Start coding the rover or Kodu to move and do basic functions. Be creative with this.
Work Time- Begin discussing loops and the Do...Loop statement. Work through the reviews on page 131 and 134
11/16- Hi Team, Today you will be taking the Chapter 4 test and then we'll be designing games with an awesome new game designer called "Kodu"
Bell Work- Complete the Chapter 4 test along with the Case Study.
Work Time- Download the Kodu program below. Begin working with the controls and start creating your own world. Focus on building your landscape today and we'll get into the coding part more next class period.
Bell Work- Complete the Chapter 4 test along with the Case Study.
Work Time- Download the Kodu program below. Begin working with the controls and start creating your own world. Focus on building your landscape today and we'll get into the coding part more next class period.
11/12- Hi Programmers, Today we're going to finish prepping for the Chapter 4 test and then you'll be working on an hour of code using one of the Touch Develop Tutorials.
Bell Work- Complete the Practice Case below. This is more practice for the case study which will be on the test. Work on this with the person sitting to your left. We'll then do a short review where I'll give some test hints.
Work Time- Chose one of the many different tutorials at the link below. Work through the entire tutorial. Take a screen shot and save as Touch Develop when you finish. Be ready for the test on Monday.
Bell Work- Complete the Practice Case below. This is more practice for the case study which will be on the test. Work on this with the person sitting to your left. We'll then do a short review where I'll give some test hints.
Work Time- Chose one of the many different tutorials at the link below. Work through the entire tutorial. Take a screen shot and save as Touch Develop when you finish. Be ready for the test on Monday.
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11/9- Hi Team...I hope you all had a great weekend. Let's get Chpt 4 finished up. You will have the Chpt 4 test during the next class period (Thursday).
Bell Work- Code along with the Youtube video below which is over Select Case. Save this code so you can reference on your test.
Work Time- Work through 2 practice case studies, download files below. These are very similar to what you will do for your test. Your goal is to complete 2 of them. These are worth 25 points a piece.
Extra Time- Create a program that will serve as your study guide. Have the program launch all files/programs that pertain to the Chpt 4 test.
Bell Work- Code along with the Youtube video below which is over Select Case. Save this code so you can reference on your test.
Work Time- Work through 2 practice case studies, download files below. These are very similar to what you will do for your test. Your goal is to complete 2 of them. These are worth 25 points a piece.
Extra Time- Create a program that will serve as your study guide. Have the program launch all files/programs that pertain to the Chpt 4 test.
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11/5- Hi Pioneers- I had to be out today. Do a great job and get your assignments completed. These activities are not hard but they are worth a good amount of points so make sure you get them done.
Bell Work- Work through the Code Avengers Intro to Game Development Tutorial. Use the Code Avengers link below today's post. When you finish the tutorial take a screen shot (ctrl+prnt screen) and paste it into a word document.
Work Time- Click on the scratch link and create your own pong game or work through the creating a pet tutorial. Then move on and try to create your own short game or activity using scratch. Take screen shots of your progress.
Extra Time- Work with any of the other coding activities at the links under today's post. See you all Monday!
Bell Work- Work through the Code Avengers Intro to Game Development Tutorial. Use the Code Avengers link below today's post. When you finish the tutorial take a screen shot (ctrl+prnt screen) and paste it into a word document.
Work Time- Click on the scratch link and create your own pong game or work through the creating a pet tutorial. Then move on and try to create your own short game or activity using scratch. Take screen shots of your progress.
Extra Time- Work with any of the other coding activities at the links under today's post. See you all Monday!
11/3- Hi Team, Let's have a great Tuesday. Today you'll be working on a Pizza order program for half of the class and then we'll start prepping for your Chpt 4 test.
Bell Work- Grab a textbook and flip to page 111. Read through and start coding the Pizza Order Case Study. You may work with a partner on this but you both need to type out the code on your computer. This will take a good majority of the class period. Make sure you label each thing correctly and it will be much easier.
Work Time- Read through the Chapter Summary on page 115 and 116. Then create a short program that will serve as your study guide. I'll give a quick demo on how to create this. We will have a short discussion over things to expect on the test.
Extra Time- Work through the exercises that start on page 121.
Bell Work- Grab a textbook and flip to page 111. Read through and start coding the Pizza Order Case Study. You may work with a partner on this but you both need to type out the code on your computer. This will take a good majority of the class period. Make sure you label each thing correctly and it will be much easier.
Work Time- Read through the Chapter Summary on page 115 and 116. Then create a short program that will serve as your study guide. I'll give a quick demo on how to create this. We will have a short discussion over things to expect on the test.
Extra Time- Work through the exercises that start on page 121.
10/30- Hi Class, Almost the weekend! Let's finish out the week strong...Today you'll be working on more programs, working on an hour of code exercise, and then hopefully we'll have time for some Friday fun time.
Bell Work- Continue working on the programs from work time in the last class period. Make sure by the end of the bell work time you have at least 2 of the 3 programs completed. Help each other out. (RandomNumbers pg 99), (Guessing Game, pg 102), or (RockPaperScissors, pg 105). Everyone needs to attempt the Rock Paper Scissors exercise as one of your options.
Work Time- Coding Activity Time, Click the links below. You will have roughly 40 minutes to complete the coding exercises. I need to see your progress to write down a grade for you for this activity.
Extra Time- Try to complete the Pizza exercise on page 111. Have a great weekend!
Bell Work- Continue working on the programs from work time in the last class period. Make sure by the end of the bell work time you have at least 2 of the 3 programs completed. Help each other out. (RandomNumbers pg 99), (Guessing Game, pg 102), or (RockPaperScissors, pg 105). Everyone needs to attempt the Rock Paper Scissors exercise as one of your options.
Work Time- Coding Activity Time, Click the links below. You will have roughly 40 minutes to complete the coding exercises. I need to see your progress to write down a grade for you for this activity.
Extra Time- Try to complete the Pizza exercise on page 111. Have a great weekend!
10/28- Hi, Let's make today a great Wednesday! Today you will start class by making a program that will play a video. Go through the youtube tutorial and work along with it. You will then choose between three coding activities to complete for your daily points.
Bell Work- Watch the Youtube video below and code along with it. By the end of bell work time you should have a working program that will play a video.
Work Time- We will have a short discussion and then you will Complete one of these 3 program options (RandomNumbers pg 99), (Guessing Game, pg 102), or (RockPaperScissors, pg 105).
Extra Time- Work on one of the other reviews or complete the favorite things project in scratch at the link below.
Bell Work- Watch the Youtube video below and code along with it. By the end of bell work time you should have a working program that will play a video.
Work Time- We will have a short discussion and then you will Complete one of these 3 program options (RandomNumbers pg 99), (Guessing Game, pg 102), or (RockPaperScissors, pg 105).
Extra Time- Work on one of the other reviews or complete the favorite things project in scratch at the link below.
10/26- Hi Class, I hope you had an excellent weekend. Today we're going to jump into Chpt 4 and start programming using the IF, ElseIf, and Else Statements.
Bell Work- We didn't have time last class period to complete pages 93-97 and the Hurricane Review on page 97. Start class by getting a book, watching the video below if you haven't already (code along with the video). Then read page pages 93-97 and complete the reviews on those pages. Then work through the Hurricane Review on page 97 with a partner.
Work Time- Work through the Review Project on page 99. Call the project RandomNumbers. We will start coding this together and then you will finish the coding.
Extra Time- On page 121 work through as many of the exercises as you can. Challenge yourself to finish at least 2 or 3 of the exercises this class period.
Bell Work- We didn't have time last class period to complete pages 93-97 and the Hurricane Review on page 97. Start class by getting a book, watching the video below if you haven't already (code along with the video). Then read page pages 93-97 and complete the reviews on those pages. Then work through the Hurricane Review on page 97 with a partner.
Work Time- Work through the Review Project on page 99. Call the project RandomNumbers. We will start coding this together and then you will finish the coding.
Extra Time- On page 121 work through as many of the exercises as you can. Challenge yourself to finish at least 2 or 3 of the exercises this class period.
10/22- Hi Guys- You did an amazing job on Test 3! Way to go...Let's get some things done today, get a start on Chpt 4, and have a great day!
Bell Work- Download the file below and complete the video game research. While you work on this I'll be grading your test so please make sure to open the van pool application and your test answers.
Work Time- 1. Complete a programming survey for WSU. 2. Watch the If Statement video below and work through the tutorial. Code along with the video. 3. Then work through pages 93-97 in the text focusing on the IF, ElseIf, and Else statements. You will then complete the Hurricane Review on page 97 in groups of 2.
Extra Time- Sign up for an account by clicking this word "Codecademy". Then scroll to the bottom of the page and work through the animate your name tutorial. "It's at the bottom of the page once you sign up"
Bell Work- Download the file below and complete the video game research. While you work on this I'll be grading your test so please make sure to open the van pool application and your test answers.
Work Time- 1. Complete a programming survey for WSU. 2. Watch the If Statement video below and work through the tutorial. Code along with the video. 3. Then work through pages 93-97 in the text focusing on the IF, ElseIf, and Else statements. You will then complete the Hurricane Review on page 97 in groups of 2.
Extra Time- Sign up for an account by clicking this word "Codecademy". Then scroll to the bottom of the page and work through the animate your name tutorial. "It's at the bottom of the page once you sign up"
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10/20- Welcome Back, I hope you had a nice long weekend. Test day!
Bell Work- Complete the first part of the Chpt 3 test (Multiple Choice, True/False, Short Answer). This is open book, open note.
Take a Short Break
Work Time- Complete the Van Pool application. You may use the Car Pool application you worked on last week to assist you with the program.
Extra Time- Option 1- Click the link below labeled "databases" and work through the tutorial over Databases, try to complete the challenges
Option 2- Try out "Python" programming with the grid challenge at the link below
Bell Work- Complete the first part of the Chpt 3 test (Multiple Choice, True/False, Short Answer). This is open book, open note.
Take a Short Break
Work Time- Complete the Van Pool application. You may use the Car Pool application you worked on last week to assist you with the program.
Extra Time- Option 1- Click the link below labeled "databases" and work through the tutorial over Databases, try to complete the challenges
Option 2- Try out "Python" programming with the grid challenge at the link below
10/14- Hi Team, I hope you're having a nice week! Today we'll continue to prep for Chpt 3 test and as promised you'll have some time to create games in Scratch once we finish prepping for the test.
Bell Work- Continue working on the car pool program as a class. Make sure you save this as you can use it on your test!! Finish our discussions over Constants and Variables and take a short practice quiz.
Work Time- Work on creating one of the numerous options of games in Scratch. Start with the "Race to the Finish Line." After you complete that then work on one of the other options. Have fun with this!
Bell Work- Continue working on the car pool program as a class. Make sure you save this as you can use it on your test!! Finish our discussions over Constants and Variables and take a short practice quiz.
Work Time- Work on creating one of the numerous options of games in Scratch. Start with the "Race to the Finish Line." After you complete that then work on one of the other options. Have fun with this!
10/12- Hi Guys- I hope you had a nice weekend! Today we're going to finish up with Chpt 3 and prepare for your test. We'll also continue with some programming exercises.
Bell Work- Click the bell work link below and read Microsoft's section over variables. I think declaring variables will make a lot more sense after you read through this. Then code along at the bottom of the page in the "Try It" section. Save your work.
Work Time- Prep for Chpt 3 test. We will review important information you will need to succeed on the Chpt 3 test. You will take notes at your computer that you can use on the test. You will then create a car pool program that calculates. We will work through this together.
Extra Time- Study for Chpt 3 Test. Try to create a race to the finish game in scratch. Directions at link below.
Bell Work- Click the bell work link below and read Microsoft's section over variables. I think declaring variables will make a lot more sense after you read through this. Then code along at the bottom of the page in the "Try It" section. Save your work.
Work Time- Prep for Chpt 3 test. We will review important information you will need to succeed on the Chpt 3 test. You will take notes at your computer that you can use on the test. You will then create a car pool program that calculates. We will work through this together.
Extra Time- Study for Chpt 3 Test. Try to create a race to the finish game in scratch. Directions at link below.
10/8- Hi Team, We're going to have a fun Thursday. You will start by learning how to send an email by using only programming! Jump right into your bell work!
Bell Work- Use the tutorial video below and send an email to my email address "[email protected]" Make the text of the email say "Computer Programming is Awesome" or something like that!
Work Time- Short lecture then Step 1- Finish the case study (Calculator) on pg 80-83. How can you use copy (ctl+c) and the paste (ctl+v) to cut down on the amount of typing you have to do?
Step 2- Work on Exercise 10 on pg 92. You will learn how to add Tool Tips to add radio button in this exercise.
Extra Time- Complete Exercise 4 on pg 90.
Bell Work- Use the tutorial video below and send an email to my email address "[email protected]" Make the text of the email say "Computer Programming is Awesome" or something like that!
Work Time- Short lecture then Step 1- Finish the case study (Calculator) on pg 80-83. How can you use copy (ctl+c) and the paste (ctl+v) to cut down on the amount of typing you have to do?
Step 2- Work on Exercise 10 on pg 92. You will learn how to add Tool Tips to add radio button in this exercise.
Extra Time- Complete Exercise 4 on pg 90.
10/6- Let's have a great Tuesday! We'll focus on creating numerous forms today.
Bell Work- Use the video below and create a simple login form. We'll work together on this.
Work Time- Calculator Case Study starting on Pg 80. All of the code is there for you. There is a lot of typing in this activity. This may take you a while but stick with it. Help each other out. Then next class period we'll work on publishing your program.
Extra Time- Scratch Exercises, I want to see you make these work!
Bell Work- Use the video below and create a simple login form. We'll work together on this.
Work Time- Calculator Case Study starting on Pg 80. All of the code is there for you. There is a lot of typing in this activity. This may take you a while but stick with it. Help each other out. Then next class period we'll work on publishing your program.
Extra Time- Scratch Exercises, I want to see you make these work!
10/2- I hope you all have a nice day and weekend. Do great for the substitute and get your assignments completed!
Bell Work- Create a PowerPoint over any "Computer Science" career. Do research online about whatever career you choose. Some examples (web developer, network administrator, software developer, database engineer, programmer, information security analyst, IT manager). What are the school requirements to get into that job? How much money do they make on average? What do they do on a daily basis? Make sure to have at least 5 slides. Make it look professional with adding images, etc.
Work Time- We didn't get to work through the review exercises on pg 65-71 during the last class period. Get a textbook and start reading on pg 65, then work through the reviews that go through pg 71. Do your best, help each other out.
Extra Time- Try to complete as many of the scratch activities as you can. Have a great day!
Bell Work- Create a PowerPoint over any "Computer Science" career. Do research online about whatever career you choose. Some examples (web developer, network administrator, software developer, database engineer, programmer, information security analyst, IT manager). What are the school requirements to get into that job? How much money do they make on average? What do they do on a daily basis? Make sure to have at least 5 slides. Make it look professional with adding images, etc.
Work Time- We didn't get to work through the review exercises on pg 65-71 during the last class period. Get a textbook and start reading on pg 65, then work through the reviews that go through pg 71. Do your best, help each other out.
Extra Time- Try to complete as many of the scratch activities as you can. Have a great day!
9/30- It's going to be a great day. Let's get right back into Chpt 3. By the end of today you should have a much better understanding of variables and constants.
Bell Work- Click the bell work link below and go through the short tutorial over variables. Code along with the tutorial in the visual studio. Pay close attention to the table regarding data types.
Work Time- Read through pages 65-71 and work through the review exercises. Once you complete this go watch the short video over constants (link below), and code along with the video.
Extra Time- Work with Embed Codes in your HTML site. Can you find some cool embed codes online? Custom Cursors, Calculators, Scrolling Text, Blinking Text, just some ideas but have fun with this.
Bell Work- Click the bell work link below and go through the short tutorial over variables. Code along with the tutorial in the visual studio. Pay close attention to the table regarding data types.
Work Time- Read through pages 65-71 and work through the review exercises. Once you complete this go watch the short video over constants (link below), and code along with the video.
Extra Time- Work with Embed Codes in your HTML site. Can you find some cool embed codes online? Custom Cursors, Calculators, Scrolling Text, Blinking Text, just some ideas but have fun with this.
9/28- Let's have a great week. We need to review the test, take a little time to review some of the important parts from Chpt 2, and get a start on Chpt 3 which focuses on Variables and Constants.
Bell Work- Go over the Chpt 2 test as a class. Look at the different ways that some of you coded the same things, and complete at least 1 of the exercises on pg 60-64 for review. Click the link below and choose one of the jobs from the left side. Give a summary of the job (salary, training requirements, etc) and type in your bell work document.
Work Time- Discuss the importance of commenting in code. Create a program using textbox, labels, and buttons. The program will ask 5 questions and the user will have the ability to type in a text box. When the button is clicked whatever was typed in the text box shows in a label. Use different font, text size, color, etc. Be creative with your form.
Extra Time- Work on your game in Sploder, Publish your game, and add it to your personal HTML website.
Bell Work- Go over the Chpt 2 test as a class. Look at the different ways that some of you coded the same things, and complete at least 1 of the exercises on pg 60-64 for review. Click the link below and choose one of the jobs from the left side. Give a summary of the job (salary, training requirements, etc) and type in your bell work document.
Work Time- Discuss the importance of commenting in code. Create a program using textbox, labels, and buttons. The program will ask 5 questions and the user will have the ability to type in a text box. When the button is clicked whatever was typed in the text box shows in a label. Use different font, text size, color, etc. Be creative with your form.
Extra Time- Work on your game in Sploder, Publish your game, and add it to your personal HTML website.
9/24- Let's keep improving our programming skills. Today you will first take the Chpt 2 test. This is open book and open note. Then you will continue working on your paint program.
Bell Work- Get a book, open to Chpt 2, open your visual studio, Chpt 2 Test
Work Time- Continue working with the paint application. Try to use radio buttons and when you click each one it should change the color of your paint application. Also add a menu item that switches the colors.
Extra Time- Use the Virtual Academy Link below and go through the tutorial video that it takes you to. Then try to create your own program using what you learned. Know what the dim command is.
Bell Work- Get a book, open to Chpt 2, open your visual studio, Chpt 2 Test
Work Time- Continue working with the paint application. Try to use radio buttons and when you click each one it should change the color of your paint application. Also add a menu item that switches the colors.
Extra Time- Use the Virtual Academy Link below and go through the tutorial video that it takes you to. Then try to create your own program using what you learned. Know what the dim command is.
9/22- Thanks for doing such a great job while I was gone. Let's get back to programming!
Bell Work- We need to continue focusing on understanding "declaring variables." Watch the youtube video at the link below labeled variables. Work along with the video. Then create a program that when you click the button says "Programming is Awesome" or "West High-You Know."
Work Time- Review for Chpt 2 Test, Review Vocab for Chpt 2, Write a Joke Program that has 5 Jokes and 5 Answer Buttons. When you click the button it should say the answer to the joke. Once you have completed the jokes program you may continue working on your website or your game. Let's have a great day.
Extra Time- Create your own paint application using Visual Basic...
Bell Work- We need to continue focusing on understanding "declaring variables." Watch the youtube video at the link below labeled variables. Work along with the video. Then create a program that when you click the button says "Programming is Awesome" or "West High-You Know."
Work Time- Review for Chpt 2 Test, Review Vocab for Chpt 2, Write a Joke Program that has 5 Jokes and 5 Answer Buttons. When you click the button it should say the answer to the joke. Once you have completed the jokes program you may continue working on your website or your game. Let's have a great day.
Extra Time- Create your own paint application using Visual Basic...
9/18- Happy Friday! Do a great job for the substitute today. I know you will. I'll see you all next week!
Bell Work- Read page 65 and 66 and focus on understanding Variables. Understanding the concept of variables in programming is extremely important. Then work through the Review "SquareArea" on pg 66. If you finish this try to complete the next review on pg 68. HELP EACH OTHER OUT!
JOEY- Please put the textbooks in the cabinet before class is over, Thanks!!
Work Time- Use the "If Statements" link below and go all the way through the tutorial. Then work through the funky frog if you haven't completed that tutorial. Once you have completed the tutorials you may work on your HTML website or work on a game in Sploder. Have a great day.
Bell Work- Read page 65 and 66 and focus on understanding Variables. Understanding the concept of variables in programming is extremely important. Then work through the Review "SquareArea" on pg 66. If you finish this try to complete the next review on pg 68. HELP EACH OTHER OUT!
JOEY- Please put the textbooks in the cabinet before class is over, Thanks!!
Work Time- Use the "If Statements" link below and go all the way through the tutorial. Then work through the funky frog if you haven't completed that tutorial. Once you have completed the tutorials you may work on your HTML website or work on a game in Sploder. Have a great day.
9/16- Let's have an awesome day! We're going to get back to working with Visual Basic. Today you will create a program that makes a bouncing ball.
Bell Work- Open your Visual Studio and Work along with the YouTube video below. You will have to stop and pause the video to keep up with design and coding. Once you have coded the designed the form you should have a form with a bouncing ball.
Work Time- Read page 65 and 66 focusing on understanding Variables. Understanding the concept of variables in programming is extremely important. Then work through the Review "SquareArea" on pg 66. If you finish this try to complete the next review on pg 68.
Bell Work- Open your Visual Studio and Work along with the YouTube video below. You will have to stop and pause the video to keep up with design and coding. Once you have coded the designed the form you should have a form with a bouncing ball.
Work Time- Read page 65 and 66 focusing on understanding Variables. Understanding the concept of variables in programming is extremely important. Then work through the Review "SquareArea" on pg 66. If you finish this try to complete the next review on pg 68.
9/14- Hi, Today we're going to continue working on your HTML website. We will then get back to working some Visual Basic exercises. Let's have a great week!
Bell Work- Continue using the HTML help link below and designing a website. Make sure you have added a background image to your site. Then add a paragraph about yourself on the website. (Basic Info, name, hobbies, favorite things). Try to add a table to your site.
Work Time- Complete the HelloWorldInternational Review on pg 50 in your text. Once you have completed that move on to the Arithmetic Operators section on pg 51 and then complete the "Calculations" Review on pg 52 and 53.
Extra Time- Read through Chpt 2, start making a study guide. Work through one of the exercises that start on pg 60.
Bell Work- Continue using the HTML help link below and designing a website. Make sure you have added a background image to your site. Then add a paragraph about yourself on the website. (Basic Info, name, hobbies, favorite things). Try to add a table to your site.
Work Time- Complete the HelloWorldInternational Review on pg 50 in your text. Once you have completed that move on to the Arithmetic Operators section on pg 51 and then complete the "Calculations" Review on pg 52 and 53.
Extra Time- Read through Chpt 2, start making a study guide. Work through one of the exercises that start on pg 60.
9/10- Welcome back, I hope you had a nice break! Today you will be working on running more programs in Visual Basic and we'll concentrate on Chpt 2.
Bell Work- Computer History Scavenger Hunt. Download the document below. Hit "View" then "Edit Document." First one to complete the scavenger hunt with all the correct answers will receive a box of candy of your choice during the next class period.
Work Time- We're going to take some time today to discuss other programming languages and you will be creating your own personal webpage using the HTML language and Notepad. Wait for instructions on this. You'll need the file below. It's going to be a great day!
Bell Work- Computer History Scavenger Hunt. Download the document below. Hit "View" then "Edit Document." First one to complete the scavenger hunt with all the correct answers will receive a box of candy of your choice during the next class period.
Work Time- We're going to take some time today to discuss other programming languages and you will be creating your own personal webpage using the HTML language and Notepad. Wait for instructions on this. You'll need the file below. It's going to be a great day!
innovators_in_computers_scavenger_hunt.docx | |
File Size: | 18 kb |
File Type: | docx |
creating_a_personal_web_page_using_html.docx | |
File Size: | 15 kb |
File Type: | docx |
9/4- Let's have a great Friday! Today you will take a practice test (open book), and continue writing programs with Visual Basic.
Bell Work- Take 15-20 Minutes to complete your Form which links 4 websites and 2 documents to your form using a button and the Process.Start() Command. If you are already finished let me grade your Form and you may begin working with the Game Development software at the link below until the test begins. If you haven't completed your form and are working with the game development software your internet signal will go away and you will have book work to complete (pg 59 Critical Thinking 1-10).
Work Time- Complete the Chpt 1 Practice Test. You may use the book. Once you have completed the Test you will be creating your own game with the software at the link below. Let's have a great Friday!
Bell Work- Take 15-20 Minutes to complete your Form which links 4 websites and 2 documents to your form using a button and the Process.Start() Command. If you are already finished let me grade your Form and you may begin working with the Game Development software at the link below until the test begins. If you haven't completed your form and are working with the game development software your internet signal will go away and you will have book work to complete (pg 59 Critical Thinking 1-10).
Work Time- Complete the Chpt 1 Practice Test. You may use the book. Once you have completed the Test you will be creating your own game with the software at the link below. Let's have a great Friday!
9/2- I hope you're all having a nice day! Today you will continue to work with Visual Basic. We will start adding images to your forms and linking buttons to websites. You will also learn how to launch a file with a program you create.
Bell Work- Get a book and turn to page 51. Read the "Arithmetic Operators and Numeric Expressions" and the "Button Control" section. You will then complete the (Review: Calculations) section on pg 52 and 53. I will give a demo on how to work this review.
Work Time- Create your own form with images, buttons that link to websites, and buttons that launch files on your computer. Link a minimum of 4 websites and 2 documents. (Total of 6 Buttons). Save it AS "Website Links Project" Hint -- Process.Start()
Bell Work- Get a book and turn to page 51. Read the "Arithmetic Operators and Numeric Expressions" and the "Button Control" section. You will then complete the (Review: Calculations) section on pg 52 and 53. I will give a demo on how to work this review.
Work Time- Create your own form with images, buttons that link to websites, and buttons that launch files on your computer. Link a minimum of 4 websites and 2 documents. (Total of 6 Buttons). Save it AS "Website Links Project" Hint -- Process.Start()
8/31- We're going to have an awesome week! Remember, first thing you need to do is bell work.
Bell Work- Watch the short You tube video below and type 3 sentences explaining why you think computer programming is important in today's world.
Work Time Part 1- Continue working on the Reviews in Chpt 2 that started on pg 36. By the end of today you should have Reviews 1-5 completed.
Work Time Part 2- Sign up for a Scratch Account. Create a New project and you will start creating your own backdrop.
If you have already completed Reviews 1-5, go to the end of Chpt 2 and complete one of the exercises (there are 13 to choose from)
Bell Work- Watch the short You tube video below and type 3 sentences explaining why you think computer programming is important in today's world.
Work Time Part 1- Continue working on the Reviews in Chpt 2 that started on pg 36. By the end of today you should have Reviews 1-5 completed.
Work Time Part 2- Sign up for a Scratch Account. Create a New project and you will start creating your own backdrop.
If you have already completed Reviews 1-5, go to the end of Chpt 2 and complete one of the exercises (there are 13 to choose from)
8/27- It's going to be a great day. Let's get to running programs in Visual Basic. Start by grabbing a textbook, then complete the bell work.
Bell Work- What is Object Oriented Programming? (pg 23) Give examples of different languages that are object oriented. What does IDE stand for? (pg 36)
Goals for the day-
Learn about the Form and Properties in Visual Basic
Work through review 1-5 starting on page 36
Watch a short Visual Basic Tutorial Vid
Create your own Form in Visual Basic
Bell Work- What is Object Oriented Programming? (pg 23) Give examples of different languages that are object oriented. What does IDE stand for? (pg 36)
Goals for the day-
Learn about the Form and Properties in Visual Basic
Work through review 1-5 starting on page 36
Watch a short Visual Basic Tutorial Vid
Create your own Form in Visual Basic
8/25- Hi- Today we'll jump into the content of Chapter 1 and have a short programming activity. First thing grab a textbook. Goal for today below.
Bell Work- Research a computer programming job. Find the job description online. Type at least 3 sentences about that job and how much it pays.
1. Small Group Reading Assignment (Chpt 1)
2. Class discussion over Chpt 1 and discussion over test structure
3. Complete Exercise 1 on pg 28
4. Begin the Lightbot Coding Exercise
5. Try out the Scratch Coding a Pong game
Bell Work- Research a computer programming job. Find the job description online. Type at least 3 sentences about that job and how much it pays.
1. Small Group Reading Assignment (Chpt 1)
2. Class discussion over Chpt 1 and discussion over test structure
3. Complete Exercise 1 on pg 28
4. Begin the Lightbot Coding Exercise
5. Try out the Scratch Coding a Pong game
8/21 - I hope your school year is off to a great start. We'll start class with time to complete the rectangle hour of code. We'll then discuss the visual basic.net code that we'll be learning throughout the semester and I'll demonstrate some basics of the Microsoft Visual Studio.
Goals-
1. Complete the Rectangle Hour of Code
2. Skim through Chpt 1, review vocab words, and get familiar with the text
3. Begin Code Combat
Goals-
1. Complete the Rectangle Hour of Code
2. Skim through Chpt 1, review vocab words, and get familiar with the text
3. Begin Code Combat
8/19- Hi- Today we'll finish our discussion over the class syllabus and jump into some programming words that you'll need to know, start working with the textbook, and start working with the visual basic software.
Goals for the Day-
-Spend time exploring the Visual Basic Software
-Look over course outline and Text
-Read pages 1-10 in the text
-Look Over Review Questions
-"Drawing a Rectangle" Hour of Code
Essential Question 1- If I was discussing "object-oriented programming" what different languages would I be talking about?
Goals for the Day-
-Spend time exploring the Visual Basic Software
-Look over course outline and Text
-Read pages 1-10 in the text
-Look Over Review Questions
-"Drawing a Rectangle" Hour of Code
Essential Question 1- If I was discussing "object-oriented programming" what different languages would I be talking about?
8/18- Welcome to Computer Programming! You will use this site daily in my course for daily bell work, assignments, relaying documents, turning in assignments, projects, etc. See below for day one goals.
1. Discuss classroom rules and expectations
2. Review the course syllabus
3. Complete the getting to know you survey
4. Create a computer programming folder in your H Drive
5. Create a bell work document in that folder
1. Discuss classroom rules and expectations
2. Review the course syllabus
3. Complete the getting to know you survey
4. Create a computer programming folder in your H Drive
5. Create a bell work document in that folder