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 * DEC. 4: Sexting**
 * Today, we talked about the importance of a positive digital identity online. We watched a W5 Report on the dangers of sexting and worked on reflection questions.
 * DEC. 3: Cell Tools**
 * Today, we explored different Cell Phone Tools to use in the classroomm, to help make school more engaging, and to use to keep organized.
 * NOV. 30: MS Excel**
 * Today, we had a quick run down of the features of MS Excel.
 * NOV. 29: Google Drive and Wolfram Alpha**
 * Today, we learned about Google Drive as cool tool to collaborate with your schoolmates (or keep documents on the cloud).
 * We also learned about [|Wolfram Alpha], an all-knowing search tool that does the leg work for you. It helps with anything and everything--from math to history to pop culture.
 * NOV. 28: Google!**
 * Today, we learned how to put Google to work for you. We talked about all the exciting and helpful tools that Google has.
 * NOV. 27: Quiz**
 * Today, you wrote your MS Word Quiz.
 * NOV. 26: PowerPoint**
 * Today, you watched The Worst PowerPoint Presentation Ever (and subsequently learned what not to do).
 * We learned about the tools and tricks to making your presentations stand out.
 * We then went back in improved our presentations from Thursday. Presentations are due tomorrow.
 * NOV. 22: MS PowerPoint**
 * Today, we made a diagnostic PowerPoint. It must be four slides long. The topic? YOU!
 * Please save a copy in your Career Folder.
 * If you were away, please complete the PowerPoint presentation by Monday. Email me if you have any questions.
 * NOV. 21: Microsoft Word**
 * Today, we learned even more about MS Word and the importance of spell check.
 * NOV. 20: Blogging**
 * Today, we blogged about something we were passionate about in order to learn more about how to write a successful blog post.
 * NOV. 19: MS Word, Continued**
 * Today, we looked at some of the basic and important features of MS Word.
 * NOV. 16: Microsoft Word**
 * Today, we learned about the power of a digital identity by watching Evan Williams give a talk about Twitter.
 * We also tested our Microsoft Word skills.
 * NOV. 15: Website Set-Up**
 * Today, we set up our student Weebly blogs. Visit students.weebly.com and login to post.
 * We also logged into Career Crusing and MyBluePrint to get our accounts set up.
 * We also learned about Flickr and Creative Commons.
 * Be sure to check out the CECL9 Links page (to the right) for more info on any of the websites.
 * NOV. 14: Passwords and Websites**
 * Today, we logged on to the wiki, our [|Weebly blogs], and [|my Weebly site].
 * We completed the student survey on my Weebly site.
 * We talked about what constitutes a good password. We checked out [|whether or not our passwords were secure], and how passwords get hacked.
 * Nov. 13: Welcome to Career Education/Computer Literacy 9 (CECL9)**
 * Today, we started our term-long exploration of both Careers and Computers.
 * Please ensure you fill out the student survey located at missthibeault.weebly.com
 * This course will be delivered primarily online. The main page for this class is missthibeault.weebly.com. However, we will use other websites quite frequently. Check this page for homework and a day-to-day log of what is going on. Assignments/blogs are posted on Weebly.
 * Each student has a student blog linked to my Weebly page. Here is where you will complete the majority of your assignments.