Introduction to Google+ Communities / Essential "55" Worksheet

Today you will be signing in to your Google Account and joining our Google+ Community.  Once logged in, please click the caption to the picture below to JOIN the CCS Tech 515 16/17 Online Community Board.

IMPORTANT NOTE
EVERYONE MUST BRING HEADPHONES FOR CLASS TOMORROW!

(DO NOT BRING EXPENSIVE HEADPHONES! DOLLAR STORE BRAND WILL WORK) 

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR GOOGLE+ COMMUNITY

Once you have joined (you may need to create a Google+ Profile with your name and birthdate) you can now post comments and links to some of your assignments.  This is where we will display our work for others to see and comment on.  Make sure you show this site to your parents and family to highlight some of the things we are doing in class.

You may now comment on the ESSENTIAL "55" post for credit.  Make sure you post which RULE you think is most important (include the number) and why!  You could also post the link to your Strikingly.com PSA Website into the comment section of that post for reference.

ESSENTIAL "55" WORKSHEET PROJECT

Please follow the directions on the worksheet you received in class to complete this project for credit.
MAKE SURE YOUR READ ALL OF THE "55" RULES PRIOR TO CHOOSING THREE (3) TO WRITE ABOUT ON THE WORKSHEET.  If you do not get a worksheet in class, or you want to complete this at home for any reason, I am providing links to a Google Document copy of the worksheet.  You will need to Click the Link to the "Essential 55 Goal Worksheet" and it will open in your Google Drive.  Click FILE and MAKE A COPY to create a copy of the worksheet in your own Google Drive.  Complete the worksheet and then SHARE it with Mr. S (hscribner@ccs,us) for credit.

Here are the links you will need:

Essential "55" Goal Worksheet

Essential "55" E-Book Link

55 Rules PDF (Reference Sheet)

Thursday, in class, we will discuss which Rule was most popular and why?  Be prepared to discuss your choices with the class.  I will post a copy of my responses to the project below after we have had the class discussion.  I do not want to influence any of your decisions.  Good Luck!

- Mr. S

OBJECTIVE & STUDENT OUTCOMES

 Students will use online collaboration tools (Google+) to post and comment on projects in class. Students will learn how to add comments and other content to our Classroom Google Community Site.  All content will be reviewed for appropriateness, and students will be able to provide positive and constructive feedback to each other about issues, topics, and other project or class data.

Students have been given instruction on the Essential "55" in most other classes.  Students will be able to select, write, and comment on their TOP 3 rules.  Students should list why they chose the rules.

STUDENTS MUST READ ALL DIRECTIONS ON THIS WEBSITE PRIOR TO STARTING ANY ASSIGNED TASKS.  PLEASE FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS AS GIVEN FOR FULL CREDIT!

  Students will log into their Google Account and click the link listed above to JOIN our classroom Google+ Community.  Students will need to create a Google+ profile to be shared within the CCS online community.  Students will then comment on specific posts outlined above, and copy/paste the link to their PSA Website created previously in class.  Students will also use class time to review the "Essential 55" document, choose their TOP 3 Rules, write each rule, and explain why they chose the rule. Worksheets are due before class ends.