REGISTER FOR COLLEGE CREDIT Monday, January 25, 2010
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College credtit for this course is free and will be automatically given if you register and earn a B or higher for the semester. To register go to this site:
http://www.techprepseattle.com/index.php/students/registration-instructions
Follow the instructions!!—use your school username and seattle school district student ID# please.
COMPLETE POWERPOINTS FOR PRESENTATIONS Monday, January 25, 2010
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You have all period today to complete your final projects. Presentations will start tomorrow, and those ready will be given 10% extra credit. Any remaining class time will be work time.
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY I WILL ACCEPT ANY LATE WORK SO CHECK THE SOURCE!!!!
ALL REMAINING PRESENTATIONS WILL BE ON THURSDAY—THERE WILL BE NO CLASS TIME TO WORK ON THAT DAY
PowerPoint Presentation Worktime Friday, January 22, 2010
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You should have your basic outline put into Powerpoint. Use class today to add pictures–BE SURE TO CREDIT THEM!!
Also, figure out what you are going to graph. If you want extra points, animate your chart!! Here’s how:
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-animate-a-powerpoint-2007-chart.html
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/excel_animate_chart_07.htm
SOME TIMELINE NOTES:
- Monday–workday and last day to get any make-up work grades
- Tuesday–Presentations begin—10% extra credit for going
- Wednesday–no class
- Thursday–Presentations all period
Working on PowerPoint Presentations Thursday, January 21, 2010
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For the next three days(Thursday, Friday,Monday) you will be working on your PowerPoint presentations during class.
Be sure to review the requirements!!!
Today you should make all your slides by adding the basic content from your plans. I will also grade your plans.
Planning Presentations Wednesday, January 20, 2010
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You have the first 25 minutes for research.
Today, you need to plan out your presentation. We will briefly discuss this, and you will have some class time to get started.
I will grade your citations during the second half of the period
Writing Citations Tuesday, January 19, 2010
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You have the first half of class for research, then we will discuss and practice writing citations for bibliographies.
There is a guide in the resources on the project overview page.
Practice PowerPoint Presentations Due Friday, January 15, 2010
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Research for the first 25 minutes.
You then have 15 minutes to finish up your powerpoint work, then presentations will be given in small groups.
Effective PowerPoints Thursday, January 14, 2010
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You have the first 25 minutes of class for career research.
Then, in groups you will read about effective PowerPoints and discuss that, adding 5 ideas to journal 6. Each person needs to read one of the following:
If you finish before time is up, look at the list of POWERPOINT TIPS and learn about one more thing
The remainder of the period is time to complete your presentations.
Notetaking/Animation in PPT Wednesday, January 13, 2010
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Forthe first half of class for hte next 5 days, you will be taking notes about a career. I will take some time today to discuss how I want you to do this. For a good grade you must:
- take notes in your journals
- start by listing the source information (you can just paste the URL)
- do not copy and paste entire paragraphs or sections
- read and then copy/paste key points or su
For the second half of class, we will talk about animation in PowerPoint. The best advice I can give you about this is do not overuse animations.
Adding Style to Presentations/Career Research Tuesday, January 12, 2010
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For your PowerPoints, today, I will talk about applying style and you will modify your work accordingly.
Then we will talk about research questions for the career research project and brainstorm a list of 15-20 ideas together.
JOURNAL CR9, 10, 11, 12 CAREER NOTES
Finally, you will begin looking at a career and readinng and taking notes on that career. By the end of the week, you need notes from 4 or more sources!!
Pictures/Personality Surveys Monday, January 11, 2010
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Putting Pictures in PowerPoint
Today we will discuss using images and you will have time to put pictures into your PowerPoints. Be sure you credit them properly.
Journal CR8: Personality Inventory
personality-survey
Take the survey on the site in the instructions.
Then copy/paste the chart into your journals and answer the questions.
Making Slides and “Who are You?” Friday, January 8, 2010
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Today you will work on making slides for the PowerPoint practice porject (or work from the book)
Then you will complete the following journal:
Journal CR7: What do you want to do with your life
an important consideration for anyone when choosing a career path is to think about what you are willing to do, what you will give up, and what kind of environment you want to be in. In your journal write your thoughts on the following:
- what kind of education or training do you want to pursue after high school?
- what type of working conditions do you want to have and not want to have? (time, travel, work at home, around people, location, etc)
- what kind of lifestyle do you want (family, income, etc.)
- what skills do you have or want to develop?
- what do you like to do?
2 more surveys and Powerpoint Planning Thursday, January 7, 2010
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CLASS QUESTION—Do you want to set up portfolios??
JOURNAL cr4–ANOTHER CAREER INTEREST SURVEY
Today, you will begin by taking another survey that should give you similar results to the one from yesterday.
Here is a link: http://www.losrios.edu/lrc/ois/
When you are done, summarize your results in your journals, and compare the suggested careers with those on your lists form yesterday. Are they the same or not? What does this lead you to believe?
JOURNAL cr5–ONLINE SURVEYS
WOIS has several tools that are designed to help you learn more about yourself and lead you to potential careers. In addition to WOIS, there are many more online tools. Choose one more survey, take it, and summarize the findings in your journal. You can copy/paste info but must include some reflective writing. You can choose from any in the assesment section of WOIS, or from the following list:
POWERPOINT: What makes a good PowerPoint Presentation?? Lets talk about that!!
Your first task is to plan content for your THREE _____ presentations. Be sure you have good titles, three or more supporting ideas, and ideas for pictures or graphics.
Intro to PowerPoint and WOIS Wednesday, January 6, 2010
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For the first part of class today, we will take a look at PowerPoint, and discuss your first assignment using the program.
During the second part of class, we will look at a site called WOIS, and begin using some of the resources.
you will need this: Site Key – tdw328
JRL cr3: Interest Areas Survey
Take the careeer interest area survey in WOIS. When you are done do the following in your journals:
- summarize the results of the survey
- copy and paste the chart
- look at your top 2 highest scores and list 3 potential careers for each
Career Research Project Intro Tuesday, January 5, 2010
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IMPORTANT: ALL MISSING OR MAKEUP WORK MUST BE COMPLETED BY 2;45 ON FRIDAY JANUARY 8—NO EXCEPTIONS
Today we will begin working on your final project, a career research presentation.
For the next week or so, much of your time will be spent doing activities related to learning about yourself, careers, colleges, and more.
You will do the majority of this work in an journal—you can start a new one or use the old one, but there will be a new numbering system. You will complete 2 entries today:
JOURNAL CR1: When I grow up…
Write as much as you can about what you have thought about as a career at different points in you life. Start from the time you were a little kid. Be descriptive in why you wanted to do that, and what caused you to think otherwise.
JOURNAL CR2: Reality Check
Complete a short survey— Financial Reality Check and write a paragraph summary of your results and what you think about them in your journal.
New Technologies Completion Monday, January 4, 2010
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Today, you will complete the new technologies projects–all work will be graded and turned in.
During the second half of the period we will be discussing the work for the remainder of the quarter.
Graph Grading Friday, December 11, 2009
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NO MICROTYPE TODAY
Today you will grade graphs of classmates forthe first 10 minutes of class, and then turn them into the inbox.
Be sure to change the filename to include your initials (graphs_ef), and put them into the correct folder—inbox\faulkner\computer apps\graph project
Work on the new technologies for the rest of the period.
Excel Shopping Spree Grading Today Thursday, December 10, 2009
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Garage Band and Other Tech people switch today—I will grade these as well.
Last day for First Rotation Wednesday, December 9, 2009
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After typing I will grade your Rock and Walk Music Spreadsheets.
You will work most of the period on the New Technologies work.
APPLICATION OF YOUR CHOICE Tuesday, December 8, 2009
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Your goal for this assignment is to find an application either on your computer or on the internet that you can learn to use and create something with. Remember, you only have 2 days, so choose quickly so you have time to learn and complete your task.
Here are some possibilities:
- work with photos using Photoshop
- draw something with Paint or Photoshop
- make a website with Dreamweaver
- create a route in Google Earth
- learn to animate objects in Flash
- learn about and use a web-based application such as:
- google docs
- slideshow makers
- de.lic.ious
- blogs or wikis
- survey monkey
- elf yourself
Choose what you plan to do quickly, because you only have 2 days to complete your task!!!
Be sure to complete the questions on the form and have your finished product ready by the end of the second day.
GARAGE BAND Tuesday, December 8, 2009
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For this assignment, you will produce a 1-3 minute song using a program that allows you to play and record computer instruments and utilize loops. You will only have 2 days for this assignment.
On the first day, play around with the program and figure things out. Record your masterpiece on the second day.
Here are some good resources for learning more:
An Introduction to Garage Band: A step-by-step tutorial on basic song development
Getting Started with Garage Band–a PDF manual from Apple with several tutorials
Online Video Tutorials–these are for the newer version but is has not changed much
The Garage Door–a site loaded with resources including tutorials, loops and instruments
VOICE RECOGNITION Tuesday, December 8, 2009
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For 4 days you will learn to use an application callled Dragon Naturally Speaking that used for operating a computer and typing through voice commands.
Your task is to complete 15 or more excercise in the training manual. The first few will take a while, then they go by really fast( like 3-5 minutes).
When you complete one excercise, write down what you learned on your log sheet.
After 4 days, you will be given a dictation test to show that you have learned to use the program.
What days will you do what assignment? Tuesday, December 8, 2009
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After typing you will begin working on one of the New Technology Projects that I explained yesterday. We will set days for each assignment today as well.
Rather than instructions for each day on the blog, I will have a post for each of the three assignmments.
YOU WILL STILL START WITH MICROTYPE for 10-15 MINUTES EACH DAY.
Learning to use New Technology Monday, December 7, 2009
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WARM-UP: Microtype
For the next two weeks, you will have the opportunity to use three differrent applications that you have never used before. For each of these, the goal is to use resources and teach yourself how to utilize the tools. As we discussed during class Monday, the three assignments are as follows:
- Using the training manual, learn to use voice recognition software
- On the Mac, we will choose a project that everyone will do
- Find another unfamiliar program and learn to use it
Creating a Working Spreadsheet Wednesday, December 2, 2009
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After microtype, I will go over instructions for your next assignment:
ONLINE SHPPING SPREE ASSIGNMENT
This will be due FRIDAY at the end of the period.
FINAL DAY FOR 4 GRAPHS Tuesday, December 1, 2009
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Today is the last day you have to work on your graph project in class.
Don’t forget—afterschool today is COMPUTER APPS HOMEWORK CENTER in here—any work can be turned in with no late penalty.
Finish 4 Graphs Project Monday, November 30, 2009
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Welcome Back!!
WARM-UP: For the next three weeks you will start every day with Microtype.
- I will be gradiong the 4 numeric keypad excercises TUESDAY AFTER SCHOOL.
- You have until 12/18 to have 10 regular lessons completed beyond what you had on 11/6.(should be in the SKILLBUILDER SECTION).
During class Today and Tomorrow you need to complete the 4 graph project. Think about the type of graph you are choosing to make and be sure to add clear formatting.
Here are the directions again: FOUR GRAPHS PROJECT
Try to get one graph done each day.
THIS PROJECT WILL BE GRADED ON WEDNESDAY 12/2!!!!
Graphing Survey Results Wednesday, November 25, 2009
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TYPING—last day to complete the numeric keyboarding
Survey Graph—type up your data and choose the best type of graph—look at at least 3 or 4 and see what the data looks like first, then do the formatting.
Working on 3rd Graph Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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After typing today you should be working on your third graph.
I will grade the first 2 for classwork participation—remember full credit does not mean you will ge an A for the project—I am giving you points for getting the basic work done!!!
Also, don’t forget about your surveys–I want to see your questions.
Taking a Survey Monday, November 23, 2009
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WARM-UP: Microtype–Numeric Keypad–this week you will learn how to enter numbers using the 10-key number pad. All 4 lessons must be done by Wednesday.
SURVEY GRAPH
For the next two days, will be surveying classmates for your 4th and final graph. We will talk about the surveys and set up charts for collecting data today.
We will also look at the first 2 graphs and discuss your work.
Graphing with Excel Wednesday, November 18, 2009
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WARM-UP: No more than 10 minutes on microtype each day
For the next three days, you will be working on a graphing project. When done you will have an Excel Workbook with 8 worksheets—4 data pages and 4 graphs.
The first graph will be the Data you collected on how you use your time—we will work on that together.
Here are detailed instructions for the entire project:
FOUR GRAPHS PROJECT
Excel Basics Monday, November 16, 2009
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GRAPHS WILL BE GRADED AS YOU LOG ON TODAY!!
After typing today and Tuesday, you will learn the basics of using Excel by completing the activity in Excel Chapter 1 (pages EX1 to EX 69)
Also, you will be given an assignment to record your time for the next 3 days.
Microtype Assignment and Intro to Excel Friday, November 13, 2009
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MICROTYPE: Today you will start the next set of 10 lessons. Most of you should be working in the “KEYBOARDING SKILLBUILDER, EMPHASIS: SPEED” section now. Some of you who are consistently typing at a rate of 40 wpm or more may choose to work on something else—I will talk with you about this individually.
EXCEL: Your next several assignments will be using a spreadsheet program. Today we will look at the program a bit and talk about what it can do.
HOMEWORK: Bring a graph to class on Monday. It needs to be real data and can be from a magazine, newspaper, book, or website(print out the whole page)
Make-Up Time Thursday, November 12, 2009
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As promised, I will be giving you the period to work on anything you wish today.
I will be returning tests, and grading your journals.
If you have any missing work, I will give you one more opportunity to get it into me today.
1st Quarter Wrap-Up Monday, November 9, 2009
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Today there are several things we are going to take care of to wrap up the first quarter:
- new seats will be assigned
- final call for makeup work
- journal 11–first quarter reflections–what did you think? Likes/dislikes? Are you pleased with your grade–why/why not? goals for next quarter?
- journal 12–the franklin network–take notes!!!
- study for test
COMPUTER PARTS/TROUBLESHOOTING WRAP-UP Thursday, November 5, 2009
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Today and Friday we will wrap up our discussion of computer parts and troubleshooting. We will spend time doing the following:
- looking at more newspaper ads
- identifying parts on the table(what they do as well as names)
- troubleshooting issues on your computers
- answering questions about your vocabulary
Here are some really good online resources to help you study:
- Click-and-Learn computer parts
- Tour the Inside of your PC
- How PC’s Work
- Computer Connections—good explanations
- Computer Parts Test!!
- Top 10 Troubleshooting Steps
- Basic troubleshooting Guide
- ComputerHope Fixes
- Take a troubleshooting Test!!
YOU WILL HAVE A TEST MONDAY OVER THIS MATERIAL, SO BE READY!!!
If there is time each day you can work in microtype at the end of class—grades for the second set of 10 lessons will be done after class Friday.
Troubleshooting Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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After Microtype today you will have some time to work on vocab—it is due tomorrow and will be graded!!!
JOURNAL 11: BASIC COMPUTER TROUBLESHOOTING
We will also discuss basic computer troubleshooting–that is fixing simple issues with your computers, that would never involve opening up the casing. First, find and read about troubleshooting from 2 or more websites and then we will discuss some good basic steps—write these down in your journals!!
Ms. Lynch’s Petting Zoo Monday, November 2, 2009
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WARM-UP: Microtype (remember 10 lessons for October Due Friday)
Today as you work on Vocab, we are going to focus on the hardware that is inside of a CPU. You will each have some time to discuss various parts with your groups.
Microsoft Publisher–Halloween Publications Friday, October 30, 2009
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Today you will take a typing test and work with a new application—Microsoft Publisher. Your task is to choose a type of Publication and create a Halloween related document.
We will get back on track with computer parts next week.
Computer Parts Definitions Wednesday, October 28, 2009
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JOURNAL 10:COMPUTER VOCAB
Copy and Paste the vocab list into your journals. Then, as a group, work to define all the terms so you understand them.–YOU WILL HAVE TODAY AND TOMORROW TO COMPLETE THIS.
The last 15 minutes of class we will go over questions about your tests and those who want the make-up test can get it.
Vocab List Tuesday, October 27, 2009
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Today we will finish going over your vocab lists, then you you will have a little bit of time for typing.
Also, check the source–all grades are up to date.
Introduction to Computers Thursday, October 22, 2009
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Today after Typing, we will briefly review the work from yesterday, and you will begin reading the first chapter in the textbook–COM 1-23
Deciphering Computer Ads Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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WARM-UP: 10 minutes for Microtype
Today we are going to look at the newspaper and the websites of two popular companies. As you look you will be discussing what you see in groups, and writing down terms you do not understand as well as questions that arise.
Once your group has discussed the ads and both websites, go through the list and try to figure out as many of the terms you have based on what you already know.
Your lists are due at the end of the period.
Geek Week!!! Tuesday, October 20, 2009
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For the first half of class minutes you can work in Microtype, or get make-up work graded.
Then we will begin our next unit—learning about the parts of a computer.
JOURNAL 9–basic parts of a computer and why its important to know (take notes)
MAKE-UP WORK–DURING MICROTYPE TODAY, IF YOU HAVE ANY MISSING CLASSWORK DONE i WILL GRADE IT
If you did not turn in the final draft you can turn it in for CREDIT ONLY, or you can revise/edit and turn in 2 papers for a higher grade.
If you got a low grade, you can redo that paper, and do a second one for a higher grade.
FINISH TEST Monday, October 19, 2009
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You need to complete and turn in your test today. When done do microtype.
TEST TODAY Friday, October 16, 2009
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Turn in Final Document Thursday, October 15, 2009
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TEST TOMORROW!!!
Today you have the first half of class to complete your chosen final document.
We will then review for the test–you can take notes for studying if you want.
Word Questions and Final Papers Tuesday, October 13, 2009
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Today after typing, we will discuss some of your questions and letter format in preparation for the test. You will have approximately 30 minutes to complete and turn in your final paper you chose to work on yesterday.
Final Week with Microsoft Word Monday, October 12, 2009
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This week, after typing each day we will be wrapping up the unit on working with Microsoft Word. You will have one assignment and a TEST on Friday.
Today and Tuesday, you will choose one of the many word documents you created and revise, edit and finally publish it. This should be a sample of your very best work, and will be graded based on the instructions given at the time of the assignment. You can choose any one of the following:
- first paper
- original poster
- name poem
- 50 item table
- letter of complaint
Be sure to go back on the blog, and look at the directions and details for the assignment.
Letter of Complaint Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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letter-form JOURNAL 8: Letter Format and Parts
Today we will discuss and review parts of a letter and you will answer the following questions in your journals.
- List and describe the 7 parts of a business letter.
- If you do not have or make fancy letterhead, what goes on top of the letter from the book?
- What are the differences in a block-style letter, and modified block style letters?
- If you do not know the persons name you are writing to, list 2 options for a salutation?
Then you will begin typing a letter of commplaint. This will be due at the end of class tomorrow.
Formatting Tables and Using Sorting Tools Tuesday, October 6, 2009
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MICROTYPE: For October, you will need to complete another 10 lessons. If you feel that you ahve a good handle on the basics and are consistently typing at 35wpm or more, you can start on the Keyboarding Skill Builder section in Microtype.
Tables need to be completed and formatted today.
Adding Style To Tables Monday, October 5, 2009
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For the first 10 minutes of class you will be taking a test im Microtype.
You have the rest of the period to complete your tables. When you have all the data in, work on formatting with some of the tools you have used in your posters or try out the table tools to get some style. Here are some things you could do(don’t overdo and make a mess!!):
- use symbols like CL«èþz
- add a page border
- choose a background color
- make titles bold, larger or something—they need to stand out
- make a wordart title
- use table design tools for shading and better cell borders
- put in some clipart (above, below, watermarked background)
- choose different fonts
- use text colors
Typing Due Today; Working with Tables Friday, October 2, 2009
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YOUR FIRST 10 LESSONS IN MICROTYPE ARE DUE TODAY!!!! GRADES WILL BE POSTED TO THE SOURCE THIS AFTERNOON.
If you were not in class from the start, please turn in a paper to me with the following information on it so I can adjust your grade:
- what day you started this class on (or the first assignment you did)
- the subject you no longer have in your schedule
- a “warmup/participation” grade and signature from that teacher
50 CELL TABLE ASSIGNMENT
Today and Monday, you will create a new document in word–a 50 cell table. Choose a topic you know something about or are interested in. Focus today on typing in all the data.
Poster Wrap-Up Thursday, October 1, 2009
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WARM-UP: Microtype (if you you have 10 done you can work on your original poster or name poem)
JOURNAL 7: Using Microsoft Word
In your journal, make a three colunm table with headings. Type in the following data:
- 3 things you already knew about using word
- 3 things you learned using word
- 3 things you still want to know about using word
You will have the rest of the period for completing the posters today
Laying out and Designing Posters Monday, September 28, 2009
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REMINDER–10 microtype lessons due Friday
For the next three days, after typing you will be working on poster design.
Your first task is to complete the poster in the textbook on pages WD1 -WD 60. Try to make it exactly like the one in the book. You will learn or practice using over 30 tools!!
Once complete, design your own poster for a club or event.
If you finish both of these, you can do a Name Poem for extra credit. (click the link for assignment and see examples on back wall)
Finish Letters Friday, September 25, 2009
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MICROTYPE–20 minutes
You need to finish the letter from the book today.
Letter Format Thursday, September 24, 2009
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TYPING–first 25 minutes
Today, you will begin work on another word document—a business letter. You will be using the textbook, and just need to copy the letter from the book on page WD 147.
Inserting and Manipulating Pictures Wednesday, September 23, 2009
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After Microtype, you will finish your papers and insert at least 2 images. Make sure that they both relate to the content of your paper and are placed using text wrapping.
If you have time, experiment with the picture tools!!!
These will be graded at the end of class.
Word Paper Formatting Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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After typing today we will discuss and work on the following requirements for formatting your papers.
- proper heading—on right, single spaced
- title with modified word art
- double spacing
- standard font and size
- paragraph format (3-5 paragraphs)
- your best writing
- 2 images placed within text
You will have the rest of the period to finish this up today.
Writing a Paper Monday, September 21, 2009
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WARM-UP: Microtype
JOURNAL 6: Choose one of the following topics and freewrite in your journals for 15 minutes—
- tell about your past
- who is your hero?
- how did your first week of school go?
- your own idea if you want to write about something else
write as much as you can!!!!
WORD PAPER ASSIGNMENT
Today you will choose one of your journal entries to rework into a final paper. There will be several requirements that I will give tomorrow, in terms of fromatting the paper, but today your goal will be to make a selection and start revising your writing. Your goal is to showcase your best writing.
Finish Quote Poster Friday, September 18, 2009
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After microtype today you will finish up your quote poster—they will be graded on Monday at the beginning of class.
QUOTATION POSTER Thursday, September 17, 2009
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WARM-UP: Microtype
Today after typing, you will create another 1 page document featuring a quote that is meaningful to you. Here are full instructions:
Journal 4, 5 and Microtype Wednesday, September 16, 2009
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- Today you will have the first part of class to complete the journal assignment on technology from yesterday.
- Then we will work in microtype for about 20 minutes.
- During the last part of class, complete another journal entry:
JOURNAL 5: Internet Use Agreement
Summarize in your own words the main points from the Internet Use Agreement you accepted the first time you logged on. You may look in your planners or use the text of the new version online
Microtype, syllabus and Journal 4 Tuesday, September 15, 2009
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Today we will spend 15 minutes on each of the following:
- Microtype Lessons—start on the first 10
- Reviewing the Syllabus–this will go quickly
- Journal 4: TECHNOLOGY
Write about technology—what is it? how do you use it? What do you want to learn about it?
Begin Microtype Monday, September 14, 2009
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I know you did not have enough time to write all about your summer(journal 3) so you have the first 15 minutes of class. Then we will do a quick review on formatting for your journals. This would be a good time to ask any questions about the assignment or using tools in word.
Next, we will discuss touch typing and you will begin working with a program called Microtype. This will be a regular part of class for the next several weeks.
3 JOURNALS Friday, September 11, 2009
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Today you will be working in your journals all period. I want you to be sure you can access them and format each entry properly with number date and title. For the first 15 minutes of class you can complete journal 1 from yesterday.
After looking at a few examples, you wil work on the following 2 journals for about 15 minutes each:
JOURNAL 2: MR. FAULKNER’S RULES
My classroom rules are easy to learn, they are only three words:
- RESPECT
- RESPONSIBILITY
- RELIABILITY
For each of the three words, write a short paragraph explaining what you think they mean for you as a student in this class and at FHS.
JOURNAL 3: WRITE ABOUT YOUR SUMMER
Freewrite and share what you have been up to for the past few months. Grammar and spelling don’t count—write a lot!!!!!
Journal Set-up Thursday, September 10, 2009
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You will be using a journal in this class on a regular basis for writing, notetaking and responding to questions. This will be a single word file that you maintain all semester. When starting each journal it is important that you provide the following:
- THE JOURNAL NUMBER GIVEN
- A TOPIC
- THE ENTRY DATE
You will begin your first journal topic today—
JOURNAL 1: REFLECTIONS ON THE PRESIDENTS BACK TO SCHOOL SPEECH
Write your reactions and thoughts on what President Obama said to you in his back to school message this week. Some highlights you may want to write about are:
–what did he mean by not giving up on school—how can you do that?
–what is it that you want to become good at
– what will people say about your accomplishments years from now
If you want to review the speech you can read the text or watch the video
Welcome and Logging On Wednesday, September 9, 2009
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Welcome to Computer Applications!!! Today we only have a short time together, so the main goal is to be sure everyone can access the computers and log on to their accounts.