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Sixth Grade Technology
This class will will teach students technology skills that will assist them in the 21st century. Students will be exposed to the OS X operating system, an online course management system (Moodle), keyboarding skills and the following applications: Pages, Keynote, and iPhoto. The curriculum is based on the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) established by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and the Michigan Educational Technology Standards (METS).
Seventh Grade Technology
This course will be a continuation of concepts from 6th technology. The emphasis will be on teaching online research skills, evaluation of websites and developing research and information fluency. Students will continue to build on their keyboarding skills, and gain exposure to an online course management system (Moodle). Students will learn more technology ethics, etiquette and Safety through two simulations: Mirror Image (about online predators) and It’s Your Call (cell phone ethics & Ettiquette). The curriculum is based on the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) established by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and the Michigan Educational Technology Standards (METS).
Eighth Grade Technology
This course will be a continuation of the concepts from both 6th and 7th grade technology. The emphasis will be on video production. Students will use digital video cameras, digital still cameras, wireless microphones, and other technology software an hardware to create a student broadcast and video yearbook. Students will also use their English/language arts skills to write scripts and conduct interviews for the broadcast.The curriculum is based on the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) established by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and the Michigan Educational Technology Standards (METS).
Meet Mr. Anderson
Welcome to my class page. I have lived in Ludington all my life. I went to Franklin Elementary for grades K - 6. I then went to OJ and LHS. After high school I went to school at Central Michigan University. Go Fire Up Chips! I graduate with an elementary education degree with a major in mathematics and a minor in reading. I began my teaching career in 1995 as a 6th grade teacher at Lakeview Elementary. I am currently teaching technology classes at OJ DeJonge Middle School. Along the way I also taught at South Hamlin and Foster schools. I taught 6th grade, 4th grade and 8th grade mathematics. I met my wife at CMU and we were married the same year I started teaching. My wife teaches 4th grade for Scottville schools. My family also consists of my four sons and our dog. We love to travel, especially to baseball stadiums throughout the United States. Our most recent travels took us to Phoenix, Arizona during the Christmas holiday. In addition to teaching I also coach boys and girls high school soccer.
Ink Cartridge/Cell Phone Recycling
The OJ DeJonge Technology classes are participating in the Funding Factory Recycling Program. This program can be a huge success with your support. Please donate your empty printer cartridges and used cell phones to our classroom and we will recycle them through Funding Factory to earn cash for new technology equipment and software.
Businesses can also support us by participating in Funding Factory's business support program. Funding Factory will send your business free prepaid shipping labels. Just load a box with the cartridges or cell phones to be recycled, add the prepaid shipping label and leave the box for the next UPS pickup. If your business might be interested in supporting our classroom just call Funding Factory toll-free at 1-888-883-8237. Give the customer service representative our school identification number, 126790, and they will set you up to support our classroom. The link below will take you to the Funding Factory Website.
Businesses can also support us by participating in Funding Factory's business support program. Funding Factory will send your business free prepaid shipping labels. Just load a box with the cartridges or cell phones to be recycled, add the prepaid shipping label and leave the box for the next UPS pickup. If your business might be interested in supporting our classroom just call Funding Factory toll-free at 1-888-883-8237. Give the customer service representative our school identification number, 126790, and they will set you up to support our classroom. The link below will take you to the Funding Factory Website.
SmugMug
Go to SmugMug to view and order photos from various OJ DeJonge Middle School activities.
Digital Wish is a non-profit organization with the following mission: "to solve technology shortfalls in classrooms." Our classroom has a wish list created of items that will assist the students in creating the projects and meeting the state and national standards. Just go to Digital Wish.