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** PV Team Gerhart 2011 - 2012 Tech Wizards ** **Vocabulary 11/14/11** **Collaborate:** To work with one another cooperativley, while combining each other's thoughts and ideas to create something antithetic.**Synonyms:** collude, assist**Sentence:** We were asked to collaborate to complete our Tech Wizard puzzle. **Innovate:** To introduce an idea for the first time or make changes to that new idea, thought, or material**Synonyms:** pioneer, debut**Sentence:** In Tech Wizards, it is important to innovate our new thoughts and ideas. **Wikispace Questions** **Question:** How can I navigate wikispace and set up a menu?**Answer:** **Setting Up A Menu**1. Go to wikispaces2. Click edit navigation on side bar3. In the "Include Navigation" delete to clear page4. Manually, add your links in the order you like5. Click save

**Back-up Question:** We agree with WC Team Kloiber on their answer. **Problem of the Day**

Six people go into a restaurant. 3 people order a regular soft drink and 3 people order a diet soft drink. How can the server distinguish between the two types of drinks in order to bring the drinks to the table in one trip without getting the drinks mixed up?


 * Problem**: The waitor can't remember which cokes are regular and diet.


 * Solution**: The waitor could use color coded mugs or cups to organize the specific beverage.

December 13, 2011 Vocab Screencast-o-matic media type="file" key="Tech Wizards- ScreenCast-O-Matic 12-13-11.mp4" width="799" height="463"

January 4, 2012 - Multimedia One True Media Sample media type="custom" key="12000665" width="330" height="330" align="center"

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Compare/Contrast the One True Media multimedia tool with Stupeflix Similarities and Differences 1. Account Registration Regulations- They both require an e-mail address, full name, and a password for the account that you have created. (Similarity) 2. Pricing Plans and Features- On Stupeflix the price is $1.50 per Video Web Mobile, $3.00 for and HD, or DVD, or $29 per year. For One True Media 30 seconds or left are free of charge, or it is $40 per year. 3. Age Limit- For One True Media the age limit is 13 years or older, for Stupeflix the age limit is 18 years old. Stupeflix Video Panther Valley Problem = =

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May 1, 2012 Session Kodu Programming

Kodu could be used in school in many important ways. Although it is a computer game, it teaches student how to use critical thinking skills and to follow directions. It allows students to use their imaginationas well. Programming makes you visulize and create a step by step process to produce a workable end result. This program teaches you that it is important to have patience and stay on task. In today's education students do not often have the chance to have fun in the classroom. Kodu, however, allows for students to experience an educationally, exciting class. Kodu is a program that makes your "brain sweat"! It challenges student's minds in a more interactive way.