Today we had a look at how internet searches actually work. Then you had a chance to log in to your MyED BC account to view your course marks.
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Thursday, 23 October 2025
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Games Analysis: Wed Oct 22 - Reason Q & Draft prep
Today we had a look at Reason Quest #5 (Draft Views). We also discussed some technicalities of how Coat of Arms works in our last reason quest. We settled on Thursday November 6th as our Draft Day, and then you had some more draft practice time:
Here's the easy draft: http://draftsim.com/draft.php?mode=Draft_FDN&redraft_id=qQmBQlJQR&seat=1.
Here's a medium draft: http://draftsim.com/draft.php?mode=Draft_FDN&redraft_id=QkBEwVZD9&seat=1
Here's the hard draft: http://draftsim.com/draft.php?mode=Draft_FDN&redraft_id=GRomRKnwQ&seat=1
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
HS 101: Tues Oct 21 - PPT intro and Catch up time
Today we did a quick intro to how powerpoint works (Transitions and Animations!). Then you had time to work on catching up on any missing projects.
Games Analysis: Tues Oct 21 - Draft Prep
Today we had some time to do some draft prep. We had a look at the 10 colour pair archetypes for Foundations, and then you had time on the laptops to do some research into the top cards and draft strategies.
Monday, 20 October 2025
Games Analysis: Mon Oct 20 - Drafts 101
Today we introduced Drafting! We worked through this guide, and we started having a look at the Draft Prep Quest - more time to do your initial research next day!
Friday, 17 October 2025
HS 101: Fri Oct 17 - Cybercrime & Job Poster
Today you wrote QQQ #3, and then we had a look at some examples of Cyber Crime. After that, we had a look at the Job Posting Poster project.
Games Analysis: Fri Oct 17 - Venn Diagram Reason Quest + Optional Quests
Today we had a chance to work on Reason Quest #4 (Venn Diagrams). Then we had a look at some Optional Quests that you now have access to.
Thursday, 16 October 2025
HS 101: Thurs Oct 16 - MyBlueprint Job compatability
Today we worked on more of the myBlueprint.ca surveys that sort some different job options. We'll finish up the rest of the job options next day!
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Games Analysis: Wed Oct 15 - Alt Win/Loss Quest Presentations
Today we had our Alternate Win/Loss Quest presentations. Thanks to all who presented! After all the presentations, you had time to work on finishing building and testing your new deck.
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
Games Analysis: Tues Oct 14 - Deckbuilding and card picking
Today we went over the ideas you need to consider when deckbuilding. After that, you got to sort through some cards and pick a bunch more to get yourselves up to a potential 100 card deck. Win & Loss condition presentations are tomorrow!
Friday, 10 October 2025
Games Analysis: Fri Oct 10 - Alt Win/Loss Con & Journal Catch up Time
Today you had time to work on your Alt Win/Loss condition presentation; we'll do the presentations next Wednesday, so play accordingly. You also had some time to wrap up any journals from the week; next week we'll also get to do some deck building and card selecting!
Thursday, 9 October 2025
Games Analysis: Thurs Oct 9 - Pandemic and Win/Loss Quest
Today we started with a couple rounds of Pandemic; congrats to those who were able to save humanity! After break, we started the Alternate Win/Loss Quest (here's the list of options - we'll have the laptops again tomorrow).
Wednesday, 8 October 2025
HS 101: Wed Oct 8 - Catan!
Today we played Catan! Well done to those groups who were able to finish their game!
Tuesday, 7 October 2025
Games Analysis: Tues Oct 7 - Win, Loss, Tie & Pandemic Rules
Today we worked on Reason Quest #3 - Coat of Arms. After that, we took some notes about Winning, Losing, and Tying a game of MtG. We finished with the rules of Pandemic (your homework is to research some strategy!)
HS 101: Tues Oct 7 - Safer Schools Presentation
After QQ and Typing today we attended a session by Safer Schools Together about how to be safe online. Reminder to research Catan strategies for next class!
Monday, 6 October 2025
Games Analysis: Mon Oct 6 - more Keyword Presentations
Today we fit in more Keyword ability presentations. We'll be playing Pandemic on Thursday AM, so your homework before then is to find a strategy/how-to-play video.
Friday, 3 October 2025
Games Analysis: Fri Oct 3 - Mulligans and Colour Options
Today we had a look at Mulligans. After that we had a look at a Colour Combinations Reason Quest. We wrapped up by looking at this opening hand simulator.
HS 101: Fri Oct 3 - Wires, Cables, Wifi and Catan Rules!
Today you wrote QQQ #2, and then we had a look at how data is transferred over the internet. After that, we discussed the rules for Catan. You had time to wrap up your Word Skills project after that.
Thursday, 2 October 2025
Games Analysis: Thurs Oct 2 - Keyword Abilities Presentations
Today we had a look at a riddle whose solution demonstrated the power of Tree Diagrams. Then, a bunch of you did your Keyword Abilities Presentations (well done!). After break, a few more people learned/played Ticket-to-Ride, and we had some Quest & Game time!
Wednesday, 1 October 2025
HS 101: Wed Oct 1 - What is the Internet & Word Skills
Today we discussed, "what is the Internet?" After that, you worked on the Word Skills Project.