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CTE Class Update 1/11/21

Multimedia

  • Students will be creating an animation using wickeditor.com
  • The animation will be at least 200 frames and should include some frame-by-frame animation as well as have tweens.
  • The animation needs to tell a story with a background and decent looking drawings.
  • If you get stuck, watch the tutorial on tweens at wickeditor.com.

Exploring Technology

  • Students will be going to khanacademy.org and working on lessons in computer programming.
  • Go to khanacademy.org/join
  • Once here, use class code to finish login
  • 4th period- JNA379J4
  • 5th Period- DSBHSA6S
  • Once the code is submitted, click to create a new account
  • Select birthdate and then continue with Google
  • Login using school email account.
  • Once you get into Khan Academy, click on courses on the left underneath “My stuff”
  • Select grade
  • Select computer Programming as the course
  • Start the course. On the side will be all the videos and lessons.  Make sure to watch all videos and complete all the lessons.
  • After creating an account, just login to khan academy to continue lessons.

6th Grade STEM

  • Students will be going to code.org and working on computer programming lessons.
  • Work on lessons for Unit 3- Interactive Animations and Games
  • Work to finish as many lessons as possible.
  • If a student gets stuck, do a Google search the lesson number and activity for help.

Welcome to Mr Black's Class 2021-2022!

Welcome, Reagan Academy Students! The classes I teach are 6th Grade STEM, Exploring Technology, Multimedia. I'm so excited for another great year! Supplies needed: 1- Subject Notebook Folder Pen or Pencil Water Bottle (Optional)

Exploring Tech 3/23/21

We will be working on code.org. 
To login:
Go to code.org
Click on "sign in" at the top right of the screen -
Enter your 6 digit class code on the right (4th period: LFTCSJ) (5th period: TSYCJX)
Click "Go"
Click "sign into your account" at the top of the page.  Do not fill out any other info here.
Click "Continue with Google"
Sign in using you school email.
Click on Lesson 1 and continue working on and completing each lesson.
Watch each video and make sure to read all the directions for each lesson.

Parent Teacher Conference Feb. 24-25

With Parent Teacher Conference being held next week (Feb 24-25), if you have any concerns or needs to address for your children please don't hesitate to contact me. I am more than happy anytime to speak with you about anything I can do to help your child be successful. I am always available via email and will reply as promptly as possible. If email is not sufficient, I am happy to setup a time for a video or in-person conference, whatever suits your needs best. Please don't hesitate to reach out.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES WINTER 2020-2021

This year as we approach Parent Teacher Conferences we are once again reminded of all of the changes that have occurred this year as a result of COVID – 19. To provide a safe and healthy environment for parents, students, and teachers, the Middle School Parent Teacher Conferences will be modified.

Regular open house meetings will not be possible.
This year Middle School Conferences will be scheduled. Since time will be limited with this new format, priority will be given to students in which it is necessary to the student’s success to meet with the teacher.

We ask that parents and students meet together to review the student’s growth and progress throughout the term and to create learning goals for the future.
Please use the Available Resources prior to contacting the teacher:
•       ASPIRE
•       ALEKS
•       TEACHER WEBSITES
•       CLASS DISCLOSURES
o       Please note that you may be referred to these resources by the teacher if applicable

If after conferencing together, parents and students find there is a need to contact the teacher we ask that you contact that teacher for an EMAIL CONFERENCE.
Email conferences can be done at any time and can address the needs of most students, such as:
•       Grading Questions
•       Current Progress
•       Classroom Procedures
•       And more…

It is not necessary to wait until the 24th for an email conference. You are welcome to contact the teachers earlier.


If AFTER conferencing with the teacher via email it is determined that a Scheduled Conference is necessary, please contact that teacher directly to schedule a Conference.
Meetings will be held February 24 and February 25. The format of the meeting will be determined by the teacher and could include Zoom, a Phone Call, or an In-Person Meeting.


ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Thank you for your understanding and support!

Remote Learners: Multimedia (2/8/21)

Start working on your final Wick Project.  Here are the requirements:
 

Create a Choose Your Own Adventure Game animation that includes the following:

  1. At least 300 frames
  2. 5 or more Tweens
  3. 10 or more Interactive Buttons (with up, over, and down) including a home button
  4. 3 Sounds that are controlled by buttons
  5. 2 sounds not controlled by buttons
  6. 1 object that is controlled by arrow keys or W A S D
  7. At least 1 image from the web

All animations should be good quality and include background images (i.e., trees, mountains, buildings, etc.)

Your animation needs to tell some type of story that is easy to understand.

Remote Learners: STEM (2/3/21)

Continue working on your paper sandal project and send me a picture of your progress by Monday, Feb 8.

Remote Learners: Multimedia (2/3/21)

Make a project that has interactive buttons.  The buttons should change when you mouse over it and change again when you click it.  Make an animation that has at least 2 interactive buttons and 10 or more frames.  Here's a tutorial:
 
 
Make another project that has a clip that you can control using the arrow keys.  It should move right, left, up, and down.  It should also rotate when you move.  Follow the tutorial all the way to the end.  The code you write has to be exactly like the tutorial or it will not work.  I suggest having the tutorial open as well as Wick.  That way you can do each step as you watch it on the tutorial.  Here's the tutorial:  
 
 
This will be due by Monday, Feb. 8
 
Here's how you send it to me: