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Calendar Reminders!

Posted by Mr.V on 23 April 2013
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The Course Calendar has a couple of major events scheduled this week.

  1. AIS Tutoring has been moved to Wednesday, Room 222. This room assignment will be changed as we look for an empty room.
  2. Makeup Exams/ Quizzes during the AIS tutoring session originally scheduled for Thursday have been rescheduled as follows: *Students who are taking an Exam makeup will be administered the exam during the regularly scheduled class on Wednesday (in the hallway). *Students who were scheduled for Quiz makeups will take it after school on Wednesday (see note 1).
  3. T04 details, as with all entries, should be reviewed regularly to intercept any changes to assignments or other assessments.

Please refer to the course calendar for all scheduled items and be sure to review details by 'clicking' the calendar entry of choice.

Calling All iPad Students!

Posted by Mr.V on 30 March 2013
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I want to alert all iPad students  in my classes that the next segment of the textbook will be coming in the next couple days. Be prepared to move the file immediately to another place in your dropbox. As I’ve stated before, if you don’t do this, the file will occupy more storage on my end. I will be forced to delete the file from your folder if you don’t move it.

An email message will follow.

Mr. V Wants you to be a Mentor!

Posted by Mr.V on 29 March 2013
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Uncle Sam I Want You - Poster

(Photo credit: DonkeyHotey)

Now that the 2nd Marking Period (MP2) is underway, Mr.V wants to offer assistance to students who need a little support. If you are interested, read on!

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. A current student in one of Mr.V’s classes.
  2. 90+ average, thus far, in the course.
  3. Able to schedule time to work with the student you’ll be assisting. That may include after school (during AIS tutoring sessions, for example), weekends, and common periods during the school day.
  4. Meet for study sessions a day or two before all tests.
  5. Report back to Mr.V with an update on progress.
  6. Complete an application that Mr.V will post on this website shortly.

Compensation:

  1. Your 3rd MP Report Card grade will receive extra credit based on the performance of the student you are mentoring.
  2. The satisfaction and warm, fuzzy feeling you get when you help another human.

If you can answer this call, stay tuned for additional information.

Find A Lost or Missing iPad: How to Set Up & Use Find My iPad in iCloud | iPad Academy

Posted by Mr.V on 29 March 2013
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I’m duel-posting this article on my World History course website, as well as my tech4classrooms.org site, to benefit students who use iPads in my classes. I recommend that all students with similar interests look at tech4classrooms.org website for more information, like this, to support students and teachers using technology in academic settings.

http://ipadacademy.com/2012/08/find-a-lost-or-missing-ipad-how-to-set-up-use-find-my-ipad-in-icloud

Find A Lost or Missing iPad: How to Set Up & Use Find My iPad in iCloud

One of the first things you should do when you get an iPad is to set up your iCloud account with your Apple ID and password. Go to Settings > iCloud on your iPad. Enter your account information. Then be sure Find My iPad is set to ON.

Setting Find My iPad

If your iPad is lost or missing, you can use iCloud to help locate it. Here’s how:
Open a web browser on any Internet capable device (computer, iOS, other)
Go to www.iCloud.com

iCloud

Enter your Apple ID (email address and password)
Choose Find My iPhone

Find My iPad

If you have more than one iOS device on the same account, you’ll see the My Devices list.
Tap or click on the list. Choose the device you want to find.

Choose device

You’ll soon see a map with a locator beacon showing the approximate location of your device.

You can play a sound, remote lock or remote wipe.

The application is called Find My iPhone but it works just the same for iPads, the iPod touch or your MacBook or MacBook Pro. The missing device must be connected to a network for you to locate it. My iPad2 in the device list above is shown as offline and can’t be located. I had my iPad2 in Airplane Mode which shut off all the radios, including Wi-Fi. If the device is offline, you can choose to have it email you a notification when it becomes active again. You can then follow up with Find My iPad.

Find my iPad email

You can also use a free app from Apple on your iPad or iPhone to help locate a missing device.

Mr.V

Find A Lost or Missing iPad: How to Set Up & Use Find My iPad in iCloud | iPad Academy

Posted by Mr.V on 29 March 2013
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I’m duel-posting this article on my World History course website, as well as my tech4classrooms.org site, to benefit students who use iPads in my classes. I recommend that all students with similar interests look at tech4classrooms.org website for more information, like this, to support students and teachers using technology in academic settings.

http://ipadacademy.com/2012/08/find-a-lost-or-missing-ipad-how-to-set-up-use-find-my-ipad-in-icloud

Find A Lost or Missing iPad: How to Set Up & Use Find My iPad in iCloud

One of the first things you should do when you get an iPad is to set up your iCloud account with your Apple ID and password. Go to Settings > iCloud on your iPad. Enter your account information. Then be sure Find My iPad is set to ON.

Setting Find My iPad

If your iPad is lost or missing, you can use iCloud to help locate it. Here’s how:
Open a web browser on any Internet capable device (computer, iOS, other)
Go to www.iCloud.com

iCloud

Enter your Apple ID (email address and password)
Choose Find My iPhone

Find My iPad

If you have more than one iOS device on the same account, you’ll see the My Devices list.
Tap or click on the list. Choose the device you want to find.

Choose device

You’ll soon see a map with a locator beacon showing the approximate location of your device.

You can play a sound, remote lock or remote wipe.

The application is called Find My iPhone but it works just the same for iPads, the iPod touch or your MacBook or MacBook Pro. The missing device must be connected to a network for you to locate it. My iPad2 in the device list above is shown as offline and can’t be located. I had my iPad2 in Airplane Mode which shut off all the radios, including Wi-Fi. If the device is offline, you can choose to have it email you a notification when it becomes active again. You can then follow up with Find My iPad.

Find my iPad email

You can also use a free app from Apple on your iPad or iPhone to help locate a missing device.

Mr.V

Beware of Untrustworthy iPhone App.

Posted by Mr.V on 12 March 2013
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A free iPhone app called TSP Funds is currently being offered through the Apple store. It asks Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) participants for their account log in information.

This is not an official TSP app and the TSP does not recommend using this app to access your TSP account. Providing your information could result in a security risk to your account.

If you would like to access your TSP account, please log in directly at TSP.gov.

An Opportunity for Science-oriented Students.

Posted by Mr.V on 12 March 2013
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I have been informed that the Cullman Center of the New York Public Library is sponsoring New York City high school students to attend a Summer Neuroscience Program (SNP) at Rockefeller University. Here is an excerpt of the message I received:

“…Now in its 6th year, this unique program introduces motivated and bright high school students to the wonders of cutting-edge neuroscience. Our goal is to get kids excited and confident about science and research. Through highly interactive lectures, activities, and experiments, we will explore how the brain works and how this relates to our daily lives.

SNP is a two-week course (all expenses paid) hosted at the Rockefeller University.  The course is challenging, but a lot of fun. Please visit our website (below) to learn more!…”

If you are interested in something like this, ask your Science or Math teacher to submit your name for consideration. Just have them follow the link below to access the website and form. The NYPL Cullman Center is looking for bright and interested students- YOU DON”T HAVE TO BE A STRAIGHT ‘A’ STUDENT. You just need a sincere interest in neuroscience to receive a nomination.

www.rockefeller.edu/outreach/snp

All Hands on Deck! Mr.V Needs Parent-Teacher Monitors!

Posted by Mr.V on 7 March 2013
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If you believe you have the stamina and patience to handle parents for two – three hours, then Mr.V wants you. Monitors are needed for Open School Night (Thursday) and Open School Day (Friday).

Send Mr. V an email message with “P-T Monitor Position” written as the ‘Subject Line’. In the body of the message, convince Mr.V why you should be given this exalted position. Be honest and don’t embellish excessively.

In return, Mr.V will shower you with a modicum of extra credit for you to drizzle on your ‘wonderful’ test grades.

So don’t delay. Get your requests in while Mr.V is still awake.