Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Analogy37/ Word Quiz

*AnALoGY*

DICTIONARY:BOOK::ballet:dance

*WoRD QUiZ*

careening-to lurch or swerve while in motion

If you were in a car that was careening down the highway, you might feel

3. carsick

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Analogy36/Word Quiz

*ANALoGY*

PICKY:FINICKY::Fabric:Cloth

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Analogy35/ Word Quiz

*Analogy*
ARM: SLEEVE::School: Lunchbox

*Word Quiz*
Miscreant- depraved, villainous, or base.

Who in "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" could be called a miscreant?

2. the Evil Queen

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Analogy34/ Word Quiz

-->*AnALoGy*<--

DOOR:REFRIGERATOR::FROSTING: CUPCAKE

-->*WoRD QUiZ*<--

Lyceum- an instituion for popular education providing discussions, lectures,concerts, etc.

Which would you most likely to find in a lyceum?

1. people listening

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Learn 2 Type WPM

I got 32 WPM with 7 mistakes.....I'm gettin so GOOD!!!

[[ TeCh TaLK WeDnEsDay]]

Analogy33/ Word Quiz

*Analogy*

Bread:Sandwich::Hoof:Horse

*Word Quiz*

designate-to mark or point out

One way to designate someone in a game would be to

3.say " You're It!"

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

WPM Learn 2 Type

I had 34 words per minute yay me!!!!!

GO Online Activity 1.1

Tech Talk GO Online Activity6.2

Tech Talk GO Online Activity 6.1

Tech Talk 4.2 Web Design Using Dreamweaver

Analogy32/ Word Quiz

*Analogy*

GLOSS:SHEEN::Lurch:Stagger

*Word Quiz*

Circumspect- watchful and discreet; cautious;prudent

When I was ranking in the yard, my little brother behaved in circumspect way.
3. He watched me from behing a tree.

Monday, November 5, 2007

Tech Talk 7.2

Analogy31/ Word Quiz

*Analogy*

POMPOM: DECORATIVE::EGGSHELL: FRAGILE

*WORD QUIZ*

SYLVAN-CONSISTING OF OR ABOOUNDING IN WOODS OR TREES;WOODED;WOODY

WHiCH CHilDREN'S BOOK SEEMS TO HAVE A SYLVAN SETTiNG?

1. LiTTLE HOUSE iN THE BiG WOODS

Friday, November 2, 2007

Analogy30/ Word Quiz

*ANALOGY*

BURP:BELCH::loyal:faithful

*WORD QUIZ*

draconian-characterisitic of Draco or his code of laws

Which might you see at a schol woth draconian rules?

kids dancingn barefoot in the halls.

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Analogy29/Word Quiz

*ANALOGY*

TASTY:GROSS::Firm:Soild

*WORD QUIZ*

anticlimax-an event, conclusion, statement that is far less important, powerful, or striking than expected.

"After practicing my role for weeks," said Marva,"the show was an anticlimax." "ONly three people showed up."

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Analogy28/Word Quiz

*ANALOGY*
Armholes:Shirt::Pages:Magazine

*WORD QUIZ*
Reticent-disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved

Who is likely to be described as reticent?
3. a man of few words

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Analogy27/Word Quiz

*ANALOGY*

GALAXY:HUGE::TRUMPET:BRASS

*WORD QUIZ*

OVERTURE-an opening or initiating move toward negotations, a new relationship, an agreement,etc.

You would most likely find an overture
3.at the beginning of an opera

Monday, October 29, 2007

Analogy 26/ Word Quiz

*Analogy*

LOUISIANA: STATE:Barn:Building

*WORD QUIZ*

fusty- having a stale smell; moldy; musty

If you visited friends who lived in a fust house, you might decide to open a window.

Analogy25/Word Quiz

*Analogy*

RULER:MEASURING:: CRAYON:COLORING

*Word Quiz*

Porcine- resembling swine; hoggish;piggish

Which Looney Tunes animal is truly porcine?
Porky Pig

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Analogy 24/Word Quiz

*Analogy*

PURSUE : CHASE :: roomy :
2. spacious

*Word Quiz*

What does it mean?

inert- having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance
Which could be described as inert?

1. a couch potato

Analogy23/Word Quiz

*Analogy*
WATCH : IGNORE :: gather : scatter
1. combine
2. scatter
3. rake

*Word Quiz*
ennui-a feeling of utter weariness and discontent resulting
Someone who is suffering from ennui feels

3. very bored.

Monday, October 22, 2007

Analogy 22/ Word Quiz

*Analogy*

BRONTOSAUR: Plant-Eating:: SPINACH: Popeye

*Word Quiz*

Raconteur- a person who is skilled in relating atroies and anecdotes interestingly.

My Aunt Vesta is a great raconteur- I could listen to her stories for hours.

Friday, October 19, 2007

Analogy21/Word Quiz/Journal

*Analogy*:
Advance: Recede:: Stiff:unyielding

*Word Quiz*:
What does it mean?
Cacophony-a harsh discordance of sound; dissonance

Which would be most likely to make cacophony?
Monkeys with cymbals

*jOuRn@l*
After watching that video I have to be very cautious now about things. The bug thats going around is becoming more seriuos by the day. I have to just be aware of my surroundings and remember to wash my hands!

Thursday, October 18, 2007

GO Online Activity 4.1

Analogy 20/Word Quiz

*Analogy*:

SHALLOW:DEEP:: Formal:Fancy

*Word Quiz*:
posthumous-arising, occuring, or continuing after one's death.

A posthumous book ispublished after the author has died.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Analogy19/Vocabulary

Analogy:
HAMSTER:RODENT:: stealing:thief

Word Quiz:
verdant

Which song sounds like it is about something verdant?

1.The Green, Green Grass of Home

Analogy18/Vocabulary

LEMON:YELLOW::sweatpants:comfy

WORD QUIZ

augur

An ancient Roman might have gone to an augar to
2. learn what his future held.

Friday, October 12, 2007

Go Online Activity 3.2

Analogy17/Vocabulary

Analogy
STITCHING:QUIT:: beak:songbird

What does it mean?
meritocracy-an elite group of people whose progress is based on ablilty and talent rather than on class privilege or weatlh.

Word Quiz
My swim camp uses a system of meritocracy to decide who will be lifeguard.

2. The strongest swimmer is lifeguard.

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Analogy16/Vocabulary

Analogy:

IMAGINATIVE: CREATIVE:: STAIR:STEP

WORD QUIZ:

Which looks most like gossamer?
1.a spider's web

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Analogy15/Vocabulary

Analogy:

Car: Automobile::Marsh: Swamp

Word Quiz

-viscous-
" I was going to get one of those lizards," said Wilma," but they are too viscous.

2. They have a slimy feel.

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Analogy14/ Vocabulary

Analogy:

Exclude: Invite:: Chatty :Quiet


Vocabulary:

Which would be a plausible reason for being late to school?
The bus came late.

Friday, October 5, 2007

Analogy13/Word Quiz

Analogy:
Parcheesi: Game:: Jazz: Music

Word:Acme
You would probably say that the acme of Benji's career was when he became a movie and television star.

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Analogy 12/ Vocabulary

Analogy
Toe::Foot::Roof: House

Vocabulary
Feral-Not domesticated or cultivated; suggestive of a wild beast.

Because our little Puss-Puss is a feral cat, she can seem wild as a tiger.

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Analogy 11/Word/WPM

Sneaky: Forthright::Generous: Stingy

What does it mean?
Skulk- to move in a stealthy or furtive manner.

If you decide to skulk through school, you might like to look
1. a spy.

Friday, September 28, 2007

Analogy 10/Word/WPM

Garbage:Trash::Oil: Glossy

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Analogy 9/ Vocabulary

Analogy:
Spout:Teapot:: Wick:Candle

Word Quiz: Unanimous
If six people make a unanimous decision,
1. all six agree

Monday, September 24, 2007

Analogy8/ Vocabulary

Analogy8:

Enemy: Pal::Gigantic:Tiny

Friday, September 21, 2007

Analogy 7/ Vocabulary

WEED: PLANT::Flu: illness

Word Quiz

Prohibit
To prohibit people on their beach, the neighbors set up

3.a "No Trespassing"

Analogy 7/ Vocabulary

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Analogy 6/Vocabulary

ANALOGY

PETAL:ROSE:: TAIL:RABBIT

What does it mean?
Precariousp-depending on the will or pleasure of another.

Who might look precarious?
a sleeping baby

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Analogy 5/Vocabulary

Analogy
LETTUCE: LEAFY::river:flowing

Word-Quiz
perservere

What newspaper headline tells about someone who has the ablity to persevere?
Woman Builds Castle Stone by Stone

Monday, September 17, 2007

Analogy 3/Vocabulary

Analogy
Bee: Beehive::Squirrel: Tree

1.rodent
2.tree
3.small

Vocabulary
Obliterate

What might youuse to obliterate graffiti?

a strong cleanser

Friday, September 14, 2007

Analogy 2/Vocabulary

Analogy

Cheerful: Happy:: funny: amusing

Vocabulary: Exasperate

Sometimes I exasperate my sister b???

3. repeating everything she says.

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Analogy 1/Vocabulary

Analogy:
POINTY: ROUNDED:: quick: endless


Vocabulary:
What is an epoch?

the Vietnam Era

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

9/11 Memorial Reflections

Its really indescrible to explain what I just watched. So many innocent peolpe lost there lives for nothign I believe. WHen I heard about the attacks I really didn't understand the maginitude of them. The new s only showws so much. The images of peole jumping out of building just to try and save they're live is a scary thought. I can really appreciate how the country came together and helped out everyone in New York. That's one thing I can stay about the U.S. is that when worst comes we all come together and help each other on one accord. September 11th will always remain a special day in the livees of all Americans

Monday, September 10, 2007

Chapter 1 Multimedia

. What is multimedia? Multimedia is
A.Words in multimedia can be:
1. Written
2. Spoken
3. Sung
B.Images in multimedia can be:
1. Drawings
2.Charts
3.Diagrams
4. Paintings
5.Photographs
6. Buttons
7. Animation or video
C.Sound, also called , in multimedia can be:
1. Voice-Over or narration
2. Sound effects
3. Music
D.Video in multimedia can be:
1. Live
2. Recorded
II. What are the types of multimedia productions?
A. Presentations
B. Tutorials
III. What are presentations?
A.Presentations are sequnced of slides, aslo called pages or screens, that usually incorporate text, sound, text
B.Presentations can be used by:
1. Business to present information
2. Teachers or studens in classrooms
IV. What are tutorials?
A.Tutorials are computer- basedintructions that teach skills or procedurees
B.Tutorials can be used by:
1. Business to train employeers
2. Teachers or students in classrooms
V. What are simulations?
A.Simulations are computer-based models of real-life situtations
B.Simulations can be used for:
1. training
2. entertaining
3. Informing
VI. Games can be used for:
A. Entertaing
B. Training

VII. Web pages can be used for:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
VIII. The Development of Multimedia
A.Graphics have developed from to painting to photograph to digital photography.
B.Audio has developed from to music to recorded sound and music to broadcasting.
C.Movies have developed from to video to digital video.
IX. Computer Technology
A.Computers have become , cheaper, and more powerful.
B.Computers have progressed from desktop computers to laptop computers
to personal digital assistants (PDAs).
X. Multimedia has become a valuable resource in society. It is used for:
A. Education
B. Business
C. and Leisure and recreation
XI. Multimedia is used in:
A. to learn in new and stimulating ways.
B. to share resources, deliver
information, train employees, and advertise goods and services.
C. to play video
games, surf the Internet, and plan leisure time.

Friday, September 7, 2007

Ethics Quiz

Acceptable User Policy (AUP) is a policy given ISP which sets out what the ISP considers to be unacceptable uses of its Internet resources.

My 10 Rules:

1. You must use ethics in the computer lab.

2. You must not hack the computers.

3. You must only use the Internet to look up information NO MYSPACE.

4. Do not use copyrighted work or you will be suspended.

5. Make ethical choices.

6. Do not use URL's without permission

7. Copy the HTML of the board to get your work daily.

8. Do your work daily

9.You have 30 mintues to finish your assignments

10. HAVE FUN

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Word Wall Day 8

1.Copyright-the exclusive right to make copies, license, and otherwise. (noun)

Sentence: Most musical artist copyright their music.

Synonyms:ownership

Antonyms:share


2. Internet-a vast computer network linkning smaller computer networks worldwide (usually prec. by the) (Noun)

Sentence: I use the Internet to look up information.

Synonyms:access provider

Antonyms:none available

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Word Wall Day 6 & 7

Word Wall Day 6
1. Ethics- comforming to the accepted professional standards of conduct. (noun)

synonym: morals
antonym:indecency

We should use good ethics everyday.

2.Hacker- someone who intetionally accesses a computer system without permission. (noun)

no synonyms or antonyms found

A hacker got in to my e-mail account.


Word Wall Day 7

Hypertext markup language (HTML)- language used to create web pages by adding formatting tags to text.

no synonyms or antonyms found.

Hypertext is a language used to create web pages.

Uniform Resource Locater (URL)- the address of a web page, that defines for the browser the route to take to find the page.

no synonyms or antonyms found

A URL is the address of a web page