Walsh in the VIRTUAL Commons

Hey everyone.

I know there is a lot going on and new things to learn, but I just wanted to say that I will be trying to add new content to my blog and will be ready to help students with creative projects as much as I can.
I have access to the 3D printer as well and I can see your designs on Tinkercad or you can share them with me with Google (idwalsh@educbe.ca).

Anyway, keep checking back and communicate with me if you have questions or comments.

Hope everyone is safe and keeping busy.

Mr. Walsh

DESIGN STUDIES 8/9: Progress Report

This assessment should be on PowerSchool now.
Click this link for the Progress Report:

PROGRESS REPORT FORM

Typing

Ok everyone, let's see what your typing skills (keyboarding) are like.
It is a valuable tool to have and it takes hours and hours of practice to MASTER. To become proficient at keyboarding you should NOT look at the keys, use the proper fingers (thumb for the spacebar) and minimize use of DELETE.

PLEASE HEAD TO https://www.typingtest.com/ and complete a test. You can choose whichever TEST you like, but it must be 2 MINUTES long.
Then follow this link: TYPING TEST to fill out a Google Form on your progress.

The you are going to head over to TYPING CLUB (log in with GOOGLE) and start the Lessons with #1. Remember to use the finger guide!

Welcome to Semester 2!

Hello everyone,

Mr. Byrka is here today as I am not at school until Thursday January 23rd.

Today's class is all about exploring what kind of things are available in Information Processing.  If you click on the GETTING STARTED section  (on the menu bar above) you will find a list of software that students have used in the past. Everything from coding to digital music. Check it out, click on the links to learn more.

Use this class time to explore your options and think about what kind of independent project you would like to try. You will be using Youtube and online tutoirals to learn new skills so you could also spend some time looking for those.

When I am back on Thursday I will explain the first 3 projects that you will be doing (Scratch, Tinkercad, Garageband/iMovie) and how our Independent Projects work.

Have a great class, see you Thursday!
Mr. Walsh

Information Processing - Getting Started

This class could be called many things (coding, computer science, digital design) but in the end it will be about 3 things and the way you approach them:

1. Learn new skills.
2. Create original work.
3. Work together.

To get you started thinking about what you want to explore and learn I will start you on a tour of what I know to be available online. If you have any suggestions/tips please leave them in the COMMENT SECTION.

Click on the link to learn more. (is how you access) [is how you 'hand in']

TypingClub.com (sign in with Google) [Self Report]

Scratch.com (create account) [complete this FORMscratch and add to EMS STUDIO]

Tinkercad.com (sign in with social providers > Google) [Enter invitation code in Settings from Mr. Walsh]

Code Academy (sign in with Google) [Interview Process]

Code Combat (sign in with Google) [Interview Process]

Code.org (sign in with Google) [Interview Process]

Codingame (sign in with Google, I think it is challenging, but I am not a great
coder) [Interview Process]

Make Code (sign in with Microsoft studentIDnumber@edu.cbe.ab.ca) [Interview Process]

Sculpt GL 3D modelling (download in SELF SERVICE) [Download finished project, share with idwalsh@educbe.ca]

Photoshop (download in SELF SERVICE) LET MR. WALSH KNOW IF YOU WANT TO ACCESS 

Piskel App Create your own Sprite  (sign in with Google) [Download finished project, share with idwalsh@educbe.ca]

Sololearn (sign in with Google) [Interview Process]

Autodesk Sketchbook (sign in with social providers > Google) better on iPad. [Download finished project, share with idwalsh@educbe.ca]

Garageband music making (application on Mac) Also on iPad. [Download finished project, share with idwalsh@educbe.ca]

Duolingo Learn a language. (sign in with Google)

LEGO Mindstorm EV3 (hands on) [Interview Process]

LEGO Mindstorm NXT (hands on) [Interview Process]

Chrome Music Lab (saves as url or .wav document) [Download finished project, share with idwalsh@educbe.ca]

Stykz Animation (requires download) Stykz resources. [Download finished project, share with idwalsh@educbe.ca]

NEW LINKS!!!!!

https://panzoid.com/ This is a 'clipmaker' and could make some great things for our digital board.

Design Studies - Getting Started

To start the semester we will go through a few activities to learn and practice skills involved in the Design Process, collaboration, feedback and engagement.
In the coming weeks you will be starting your first project. You will choose between craft and tech.

Craft options:

Knitting (needles) Beginner Tutorials, Advanced knitting examples.
Knitting (loom)
Crochet
Cross Stitch
Plastic Canvas
Embroidery
Sewing (hand)
Felting

Tech options:

Tinkercad.com 3D printing (sign in with social providers > Google)
Sculpt GL 3D modelling
Stykz.com animation (requires download)
LEGO Mindstorm
Canva.com  Create content for the digital boards. (Log in with Google) Here is a tutorial: Canva Tutorial

*new Check out my previous blog Design Studies - Lego Mindstorm EV3/NXT