Only 100 words: Crime scene edition
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Only a 100 Words: Week 6
It seems like this has been a difficult one: students have struggled with the correct use of some of the words.
Words given: (verbs) Searching, Bullying, Facilitating, Washing, Flying
The winner of this week: Hanna Cando
Here is her story:
Anna woke up. Her head hurt terribly after she had spent the night on her laptop searching for the answers to her homework. The floorboards creaked, as she made her way towards the window, and caught a glimpse of a crowd of boys bullying a scrawny kid. She shook her head wearily. Diverting her thoughts, she checked the next door’s garage to find the gigantic lorry that had arrived yesterday, facilitating them to move all their furniture and washing equipment. Suddenly, she jumped as a deafening drone came from a flying car, which whizzed overhead. The day had now begun…
Only a 100 Words: Week 6
Last week’s words were quite difficult so, in order to give you a chance to review your submissions and give others an opportunity to submit a story the words for Week 6 will remain the same as Week 5.
Looking forward to a range of new entries.
From this week onwards, you can upload your story using the DropItToMrSteynsclass or you can just post it as a comment. Remember that spelling and the correct use of the words are important.
Week 4: Words given: World, Car, Space ship, Spagetti, Clouds WINNER: Lucy
Lucy’s Story
Amy was just about to lift off in her spaceship. Three two one bang. This was her first time in space as she had just passed her course as an astronaut, she was so excited. It took an extremely long time to get past the clouds and into space however it was really worth it as she saw something a-ma-zing. This was a completely different world. Once Amy was in space she saw something quite weird. What she saw was unexpected. Spaghetti in a car wasn’t what she was thinking she would see. How bizarre. What she will see next?
Will Facebook eventually take over?
The headlines were unequivocal – Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg had announced that email is dead.
The truth however was a little more prosaic. At the launch of the social network’s new messaging platform, he had said “we don’t think a modern messaging system is going to be email”, and that the new system was “not email”.
Mr Zuckerberg wasn’t the first to suggest that email is obsolete, and neither has he been the last.
Email has come a long way from the first message sent by programmer Ray Tomlinson across a network back in 1971.
Click on the image to read the full article on the BBC’s website and leave a comment about what you think about the ‘death of e-mail” on this blog.
Only 100 words: Week 4
The Fourth “Only 100 Words” challenge is now available. Congratulations to Megan for her winning entry in Week 3. You can read her entry below.
Just click on the TAB at the top of the screen to find the words for this week to include. Remember, all the words must be included in order for you to win the week.
Megan’s Story
Vroom! Vroom! I could hear the sound of a roaring engine! My rocket was all set for launch and I was ready to travel into space! I got in and I was off into space as fast as a cheetah. Suddenly there was a loud thump and I was on the moon. I got out of my rocket and gasped at the wonderful site. On the moon were around 1,000 aliens all using different types of technology. They even had internet. Internet! I went up to a green alien and suddenly my vision began to fade…it was all a dream!
The Class Challenge
Right, so here is the idea: we need to write a script for a video show around the site. We will use QR Codes, video and text around the school to promote the awareness of ICT.
You need to post ideas/comments about what you think the story line should be as well s what the name of the program should be.
The project would run for around 10 to 12 weeks so the script writers will have to come up with 12 episodes.
I am looking forward to this!
Only 100 words: Week 3
The second “Only 100 Words” challenge is now available. Congratulations to Hannah for her winning entry in Week 2. You can read her entry below.
Just click on the TAB at the top of the screen to find the words for this week to include. Remember, all the words must be included in order for you to win the week.
Hannah’s Entry for Week 2
Cackling madly, the starstruck man peered from the tinted window of his sleek car. Watching, as people ran around screaming thinking desperately of escaping. The air charged with melancholy, pain and fear, he fingered at a miniscule remote control. Pressing hard at a button he sat casually gazing out as a magnificent tripod appeared behind the crumbling skyscrapers. Suddenly, he saw the young man who had evaded him for so long holding a gun. He heard a loud bang before feeling blood trickle down his back. Before loosing consciousness, he sighed. World domination would have to wait for a while…
Colour, ICT and Maths – where is this going?
A colourful problem
As anyone who’s scribbled down row after row of calculations knows, mathematical problems can take a long time to solve. If you thought homework was bad enough, imagine being Kenneth Appel or Wolfgang Haken. Their problem was so long that only a computer could solve it, and their proof can never be checked manually by any human mathematician. What was all the fuss about? How to colour in a map – otherwise known as the Four Colour Theorem.
Use the link or klick on the map, read the article about how mathmetitians and computers solved the problem:
Baseline Assessment
At the start of Secondary School students do a baseline assessment to determine their ICT Capability. At the end of the first half term they evaluate their work in order to see what they have learnt, what they already knew and what they would like to learn in ICT.
What would you like to learn more about in ICT?
The Hero Lives On: RIP Steve Jobs
On 6 October 2011 Steve Jobs co-founder of the computer giant Apple passed away. Mr Jobbs leaves a legacy behind that stretches to almost everyone because if you don’t own an Apple product, you surly want to own one.
Mr Jobs will also be remembered for his amazing presentation skills, using every Keynote Address as an event and holding his audience’s attention.
Here are some links to some of the wonders of Steve Jobs:
Who is your hero?
