Mr. Peyton

Google Classroom

     Google Classroom is one of many tools that make up the Google for Education suite. Over time, it has grown and evolved into the beginnings of a Learning Management System (LMS). Here, students will find all of the materials and assignments from class, including links to tests/quizzes administered via Edulastic (see right). My goal is to have Google Classroom be the hub for all of what we do this year - whether you are at home, or in the school building. Students can access their courses by visiting classroom.google.com. Parent access is available, if desired, to help you keep track of your student's progress, in addition to your ProgressBook login.

Edulastic

​     While Google Classroom does have the ability to administer simple tests/quizzes through its forms feature, it lacks the sort of tools and question types that students are increasingly exposed to when taking state-mandated exams. To help bridge this gap, the district has also purchased the use of Edulastic. This new service allows many more question types than even Schoology offered, and integrates effectively with Google Classroom courses. Students will still visit Classroom for all of their activities, and be able to portal directly to Edulastic with their Single-Sign-On school account without the need for additional sign-ins.

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Government Daily To-Do Calendar:

Course Overview

The goal of the American Government and Economics course is to help guide students into becoming responsible, informed, and engaged American citizens. When they complete the course, they should be more thoroughly aware of how the American system of government works, how the American economy functions, and how they can function effectively within both.

​Topics Will Include:
  • Civic Involvement, Participation and Skills
  • Basic Principles of the U.S. Constitution - Origins, Ideas, and Amendments
  • Structure and Functions of the Federal Government
  • The Role of the People - Rights, Responsibilities, and Challenges
  • Ohio’s State and Local Governments
  • Public Policy - Making Decisions, Writing Laws, Enforcing Regulations, and Taking Action
  • Government and the Economy
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World History Daily To-Do Calendar:

Course Overview

From the Ohio Learning Standards: “This course examines world events from 1600 to the present.  It explores the impact of the democratic and industrial revolutions, the forces that led to world domination by European powers, the wars that changed empires, the ideas that led to independence movements and the effects of global interdependence.”

Students will study World History chronologically, within topic frames based on Ohio Learning Standards.  Time spent on a particular topic may vary as needed, to be completed within the two-semester allotment.

Topics Will Include:
  • Historical Thinking and Skills (addressed throughout the course)
  • Setting the Stage (Early Foundations of Modern Democracy)
  • The Age of Enlightenment (1600-1800)
  • The Age of Revolutions (1750-1914)
  • Imperialism (1800-1914)
  • Achievements and Crises (1900-1945)
  • The Cold War (1945-1991)
  • Globalization Period (1991-Present)
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VidPro Daily To-Do Calendar:

Course Overview

The goal of this semester-long project-based course is to help you build and develop skills in the field of video production while collaborating with other students to produce a weekly pre-recorded news and entertainment broadcast known as “MVTV.”  Because of the fast-paced, group nature of the course, you will also hone your ability to organize tasks, work effectively in the “cloud,” and meet deadlines - even when you are unable to do so in person. All of these skills are increasingly in high demand for an evolving and increasingly service and information-based economy. 


Topics Will Include:
  • Broadcasting Basics & Studio Tech
    • Copyright Compliance
    • Camera/Tripod Use
    • Sound Equipment Setup and Use
  • Pre-Production and Production 
    • Planning the Show and Delegating Tasks
    • Capturing Raw Footage
    • Lighting and Positioning
  • Post-Production 
    • Assembling and Trimming Raw Footage
    • Correcting/Optimizing Video and Sound
    • Adding Text,Effects, Etc.
  • Constructive Critique and Growth 



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