First Block Day of 2014-15

Good Morning and Happy Thursday!  I guess technically it would be your second block day since yesterday was a block as well.  I thought for today's post it would be interesting to get your feedback. What do you prefer?  Block days or regular days?  What are your reasons for that being a preference?  

While thinking about block days, regular days and your classes, how are you feeling about the school year so far?  Do you think things are going well?  Which classes do you feel you are setup to be successful in?  Which classes are you most concerned about? What are some strategies you have already put in place to ensure you are successful this year??

Thanks for your honest feedback and we'll get started shortly!!

All About Me

For our second blog post of the year it seemed appropriate to design something that would allow both myself and the rest of the class to learn something about you!  Once finished with the blog, we will actually also copy and paste this into a Google Document, however, this seemed like a good place to start!

Begin your write-up by giving a brief introduction of yourself including your name and then answer the following questions thoroughly:

• What are you strongest personality traits?
• are you outgoing? social? caring?  Give examples of how you demonstrate these traits
• What do you spend the most time doing outside of school?  Be sure to describe what you look forward to doing most (and/or just really enjoy doing!) Be thorough!
• Why did you choose to join the Academy and what is one reason you are excited to be in the program?  Is there anything that you can already say you like after the first 3 or 4 days of school?
• What are the goals you have established for yourself this year (minimum 3)?  What goals do you have as you move forward in High School?  What goals do you have for after high school? Any specific life goals?
• How do you plan to achieve each of the goals you have?  Again, be sure that you have a well thought out plan and that you are specific in this write-up!
• How do you learn best?  In other words, what can I do to help you achieve your goals!

As part of this assignment you must include a picture of yourself!  I can help with this early next week as we finish this up!

Creating and Sharing a Google Document

Good Morning!  Between the end of class yesterday and the start of class today we completed our first Google document.  For today's post, please include the snapshot you took of your document as was stated in the instructions found on Schoology.  Then simply respond to the following questions in paragraph format:

• What new tools did you learn from completing this first Google Assignment
• Discuss how this tool (both Google Docs. and being able to share a document) could benefit you during your High School Career
• Which fundraiser idea listed on your document do you feel would be the best choice for an organization trying to raise money.

Thanks!  It's that easy!!  Happy Thursday.

Preparing for the First Day of School

Good Morning and Welcome back to M-A!  Today we are going to begin our year long blog.  This blog will not only provide a good opportunity to use technology, but is a great way to track our course throughout the year, your thoughts on a variety of issues and general information, well, just a fun opportunity to learn about eachother.  Each day we will begin with a new topic.  Your blog will consist of your opinions, information and more and will be updated (typically) 4 times each week.  For today the question is simple.  How did you prepare for the first day of school?  Did your preparations begin just today?  This morning? Perhaps it began a week ago.  In addition, how do you feel today as school begins.  What are some things you are hoping to achieve this school year?  Even though it's August, this isn't a terrible time to establish an academic new years resolution. With each blog post, you are required to include one picture that represents your post.  Obviously, given that today is our first post, if you need help with this, don't hesitate to ask!

Welcome Back Again!! Let's have a great 2014-2015 School Year!