Bell Ringer:
1. Open up your typing file
and
on page 13 type line 21
and 22 and 23
What
are we learning today?
3.4 Format Flyers
3.1 Know the Design Principles
Guided Exercise:
@ Miss W will model the
techniques on the “Skills Checklist”
the class will practice these skills
and then will apply them to their Presentation project.
@Students will help
each other during the skills practice.
@Students will begin to explore "design" principles by reviewing a presentation and deciding how it could be better.
Homework:
Students need to decide for which ACADEMIC topic (Language
Arts, Science,
Social Studies, or Math) they want to create a short (7 slides)
PowerPoint
presentation during tomorrow's class.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Thursday, Jan 31- PowerPoint Skills- Inserting Objects
Bell Ringer:1. Look at the picture on the top of page 11
to see which fingers to use for keys R, I, and M.
2. Open up your typing file and
on page 11 type line 6 and
on page 12 type line 9 and line 13.
What are we learning today?
Keys R, I, M
8th Grade
Practicing Power Point Skills
Guided Exercise:
@ Miss W will model the techniques on the “Skills Checklist”
the class will practice these skills and then will apply them to their Presentation project.
@Students will help each other during the skills practice.
Homework: Students need to decide for which ACADEMIC topic (Language
Arts, Science, Social Studies, or Math) they want to create a short (7 slides)
PowerPoint presentation during tomorrow's class.
7th Grade
When should you use PowerPoint?
How to determine the purpose of your presentation?
PowerPoint techniques
Independent Exercise:
Students will work in groups and answer the 5 questions on the PowerPoint.
They should EACH type or write the question and the letter of the correct answer.
After we review the answer choices, students will write out the complete answer.
Understanding the PowerPoint Project
Practicing Power Point Skills
Homework: Students need to decide for which ACADEMIC topic (Language
Arts, Science, Social Studies, or Math) they want to create a short (7 slides)
PowerPoint presentation during tomorrow's class.
to see which fingers to use for keys R, I, and M.
2. Open up your typing file and
on page 11 type line 6 and
on page 12 type line 9 and line 13.
What are we learning today?
Keys R, I, M
8th Grade
Practicing Power Point Skills
Guided Exercise:
@ Miss W will model the techniques on the “Skills Checklist”
the class will practice these skills and then will apply them to their Presentation project.
@Students will help each other during the skills practice.
Homework: Students need to decide for which ACADEMIC topic (Language
Arts, Science, Social Studies, or Math) they want to create a short (7 slides)
PowerPoint presentation during tomorrow's class.
7th Grade
When should you use PowerPoint?
How to determine the purpose of your presentation?
PowerPoint techniques
Independent Exercise:
Students will work in groups and answer the 5 questions on the PowerPoint.
They should EACH type or write the question and the letter of the correct answer.
After we review the answer choices, students will write out the complete answer.
Understanding the PowerPoint Project
Practicing Power Point Skills
Homework: Students need to decide for which ACADEMIC topic (Language
Arts, Science, Social Studies, or Math) they want to create a short (7 slides)
PowerPoint presentation during tomorrow's class.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Wednesday, Jan 30- PowerPoint Skills- Beginning
Bell Ringer:
1. Look at the picture on the top of page 11
to see which fingers to use for keys R, I, and M.
2. Open up your typing file and
on page 11 type line 3 and
on page 12 type line 10 and line 14.
What are we learning today?
Keys R, I, M
7th Grade
Finish the PowerPoint Ribbon worksheet (Tabs, Groups, Ribbons)
When should you use PowerPoint?
How to determine the purpose of your presentation?
PowerPoint techniques
Independent Exercise:
Students will work in groups and answer the 5 questions on the PowerPoint.
They should EACH type or write the question and the letter of the correct answer.
After we review the answer choices, students will write out the complete answer.
8th Grade
Understanding the PowerPoint Project
Practicing Power Point Skills
Guided Exercise:
@ Miss W will model the techniques on the “Skills Checklist”
the class will practice these skills and then will apply them to their Presentation project.
@Students will help each other during the skills practice.
Homework: Students need to decide for which ACADEMIC topic (Language
Arts, Science, Social Studies, or Math) they want to create a short (7 slides)
PowerPoint presentation during tomorrow's class.
1. Look at the picture on the top of page 11
to see which fingers to use for keys R, I, and M.
2. Open up your typing file and
on page 11 type line 3 and
on page 12 type line 10 and line 14.
What are we learning today?
Keys R, I, M
7th Grade
Finish the PowerPoint Ribbon worksheet (Tabs, Groups, Ribbons)
When should you use PowerPoint?
How to determine the purpose of your presentation?
PowerPoint techniques
Independent Exercise:
Students will work in groups and answer the 5 questions on the PowerPoint.
They should EACH type or write the question and the letter of the correct answer.
After we review the answer choices, students will write out the complete answer.
8th Grade
Understanding the PowerPoint Project
Practicing Power Point Skills
Guided Exercise:
@ Miss W will model the techniques on the “Skills Checklist”
the class will practice these skills and then will apply them to their Presentation project.
@Students will help each other during the skills practice.
Homework: Students need to decide for which ACADEMIC topic (Language
Arts, Science, Social Studies, or Math) they want to create a short (7 slides)
PowerPoint presentation during tomorrow's class.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Tues, Jan 29- Muscle Memory in Typing
Bellringer:
1. Pull out all of your keyboard typing papers
your crayon colored keyboard and your name tag
2. Open your typing file and
On page 8 type line 6 and on page 9 type line 10 and line 14
3. Put your keyboard typing papers in the correct order.
Starting with QWERTYUIOP
then ASDFGHJKL; then ZXCVBNM,./
If brought in today, you will get a 95.
If brought in on Wednesday, you will get a 90.
Independent Exercise:
8th Grade students
AFTER we review the answer choices, students will write out the complete answer.
7th Grade students
Students will work in pairs and
complete the PowerPoint Ribbon Scavenger Hunt Worksheet.
1. Pull out all of your keyboard typing papers
your crayon colored keyboard and your name tag
2. Open your typing file and
On page 8 type line 6 and on page 9 type line 10 and line 14
3. Put your keyboard typing papers in the correct order.
Starting with QWERTYUIOP
then ASDFGHJKL; then ZXCVBNM,./
What are we learning
today?
Keys H, E, O
Muscle Memory- when you practice often
you can do things automatically without thinking about it,
like playing video games, riding a bike or typing.
BRING IN YOUR BLUE PAPER SIGNED. Keys H, E, O
Muscle Memory- when you practice often
you can do things automatically without thinking about it,
like playing video games, riding a bike or typing.
If brought in today, you will get a 95.
If brought in on Wednesday, you will get a 90.
Guided
Practice:
Students will go to the media center
and practice typing the most commonly typed words.
Students will go to the media center
and practice typing the most commonly typed words.
Independent Exercise:
When should you use PowerPoint?
How to determine the purpose of your presentation?
Students will work in groups and answer the 5 questions on the PowerPoint.
They should EACH type or write the question and the letter of the correct
answer. How to determine the purpose of your presentation?
Students will work in groups and answer the 5 questions on the PowerPoint.
AFTER we review the answer choices, students will write out the complete answer.
7th Grade students
Students will work in pairs and
complete the PowerPoint Ribbon Scavenger Hunt Worksheet.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Monday, Jan 28 - When should you use PowerPoint? Determine purpose.
7th Grade Students click here
Bellringer:
1. Get your name tag and if you did NOT finish your ribbon sheets out of your folder.
Look at the picture on the top of page 8
to see which fingers to use for keys H, E, and O.
YOU are responsible for looking at the new keyboard picture each day
and reading the finger placement paragraph. You will then type the 3 lines for the day.
2. On page 8 type line 3, on page 9 type line 7 and on page 9 type line 11.
Save your work with the file name DAILY TYPING
Click on the Orange File tab to save
3. If you have NOT finished your ribbon sheet, finish it.
What are we learning today?
Keys H, E, O
When should you use PowerPoint?
How to determine the purpose of your presentation?
Keys H, E, O
When should you use PowerPoint?
How to determine the purpose of your presentation?
Guided Practice:
Miss W will review the correct finger placement for keys H, E, O
Students will see a presentation about when they should use PowerPoint
and how to determine the purpose of their presentation.
BRING IN YOUR BLUE PAPER SIGNED. If brought in on Tuesday, you will get a 90.
Independent Exercise:Miss W will review the correct finger placement for keys H, E, O
Students will see a presentation about when they should use PowerPoint
and how to determine the purpose of their presentation.
BRING IN YOUR BLUE PAPER SIGNED. If brought in on Tuesday, you will get a 90.
Students will work in groups and answer the 5 questions on the PowerPoint.
They should EACH type or write the question and the letter of the correct answer.
AFTER we review the answer choices, students will write out the complete answer.
1. BRING IN YOUR BLUE PAPER SIGNED. If brought in on Tuesday, you will get a 95.
2. Students need to decide for which ACADEMIC topic (Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Health or Math) they want to create a short (7 slides) PowerPoint presentation later this week. We will be using the PowerPoint you create to learn different old and new features of PowerPoint 2010.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Friday, Jan 25- MS 2010 PowerPoint Ribbon
Bell Ringer:
Get your name tag.
Go to http://wclassroom.blogspot.com
Click on at http://www.freetypinggame.net/play11.asp
Click on the beginner level (#1 home row keys only)
Click on button turn off the sound. Click on PLAY.
What are we learning today?
How the 2010 Microsoft PowerPoint Ribbon Interface looks different than
MS2007 & MS2003.
Guided Practice:
Miss W will announce the January Olympics typing winners.
Miss W will explain how typing bell ringers will work.
Students will receive a Ribbon Guide sheet that they need to
keep. Students will review the Ribbon concept.
Independent Exercise:
Students will complete creating the paper keyboard.
Students will work in pairs and
complete the PowerPoint Ribbon Scavenger Hunt Worksheet.
Homework:
BRING IN YOUR BLUE PAPER SIGNED. If brought in on Monday, you will get a 95.
Exit Activity
Students will practice touch typing the home row keys with a game called Home
KeysKennys. Remember- Do NOT look at the keys while playing.
Try your best to click on the keys from memory. http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games/homekey-kennys.html
Your goal is to score higher than yesterday.
Get your name tag.
Go to http://wclassroom.blogspot.com
Click on at http://www.freetypinggame.net/play11.asp
Click on the beginner level (#1 home row keys only)
Click on button turn off the sound. Click on PLAY.
What are we learning today?
How the 2010 Microsoft PowerPoint Ribbon Interface looks different than
MS2007 & MS2003.
Guided Practice:
Miss W will announce the January Olympics typing winners.
Miss W will explain how typing bell ringers will work.
Students will receive a Ribbon Guide sheet that they need to
keep. Students will review the Ribbon concept.
Independent Exercise:
Students will complete creating the paper keyboard.
Students will work in pairs and
complete the PowerPoint Ribbon Scavenger Hunt Worksheet.
Homework:
BRING IN YOUR BLUE PAPER SIGNED. If brought in on Monday, you will get a 95.
Exit Activity
Students will practice touch typing the home row keys with a game called Home
KeysKennys. Remember- Do NOT look at the keys while playing.
Try your best to click on the keys from memory. http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games/homekey-kennys.html
Your goal is to score higher than yesterday.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Thursday, Jan 24- Learning the Home Row Keys
Welcome to the Computer Skills and Applications Class.
Bellringer: Go to http://wclassroom.blogspot.com
Get your name tag and keyboard worksheet from your folder.
Students will finish coloring your QWERTY keyboard worksheet.
Look on page 3 in the typing book and use those colors as a guide.
Color in the blue keys (don’t color too hard)
Color the home row keys with the appropriate colors.
A is yellow, S is green, D is red, F is blue
J is blue, K is red, L is green and the colon and enter key are yellow
What we are learning today?Correct keyboarding techniques (the touch method - it means not looking at the keys)Get your name tag and keyboard worksheet from your folder.
Students will finish coloring your QWERTY keyboard worksheet.
Look on page 3 in the typing book and use those colors as a guide.
Color in the blue keys (don’t color too hard)
Color the home row keys with the appropriate colors.
A is yellow, S is green, D is red, F is blue
J is blue, K is red, L is green and the colon and enter key are yellow
and the Home Keys.
Guided Lesson:While Miss W is passing out paper for
assignment below, a short 2 minute video will play on the Smartboard “Why Keyboarding Skills are Important” explaining the concept of muscle memory and typing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG5i0ucO_JQ
Look at the giant 15 page keyboard that is on the white board.
Miss W will explain proper keyboarding techniques (finger position, how to use the bumps on the F and J key, and the home keys)
Miss W will explain proper keyboarding techniques (finger position, how to use the bumps on the F and J key, and the home keys)
Students will turn to page 3 of the Glencoe Keyboarding Connections
textbook to see another example of finger placement and home keys.
Independent Exercise:
textbook to see another example of finger placement and home keys.
Independent Exercise:
Afterward the outside activity, students will compete the first six practices (JF, DK, SL, A;, GH, and Mixed Letters) at http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/lesson/index/id/316/
You do NOT need to sign up for an account, click the red x in the upper cornerTRY FOR ACCURACY NOT FOR SPEED.
An excellent typing time would be around 32 to 39 words per minute. If you are a new typist a more realistic time would be around 14 to 17 words per minute. This exercise is for a participation grade not a classwork grade. Record your progress on the score sheet. Try not to look at the keyboard while you type.
Miss Witkowski will be recording student book numbers as you type. You do NOT need to sign up for an account, click the red x in the upper cornerTRY FOR ACCURACY NOT FOR SPEED.
An excellent typing time would be around 32 to 39 words per minute. If you are a new typist a more realistic time would be around 14 to 17 words per minute. This exercise is for a participation grade not a classwork grade. Record your progress on the score sheet. Try not to look at the keyboard while you type.
Students will create a visual graphic keyboard.
Students will create a 15 page paper keyboard. Look at the keyboard on the white board.
Today we are making the home row keys. Draw 2 letters per page. Make the letters big and dark!
Don't forget to draw the red lines, which divides the left hand's keys and the right hand's keys.
Make sure your make the "bump" underline under the "F" and "J" keys.
Next Tuesday, students will go outside or to the media center with Miss W and type words with their feet. They will also pair up and help their partners with finding the more difficult letters by giving directions (backwards, forwards, left or right).
Exit Activity: Students will practice touch typing the home row keys with a game called Home Keys
Kennys. Remember- Do NOT look at the keys while playing. Try your best to click on the keys from memory.
http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games/homekey-kennys.html
High Scores will be recognized. You MUST show Miss W your score!
Miss W. will explain how there will be an Olympic Keyboarding competition each month for prizes.
Homework:Kennys. Remember- Do NOT look at the keys while playing. Try your best to click on the keys from memory.
http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games/homekey-kennys.html
High Scores will be recognized. You MUST show Miss W your score!
Miss W. will explain how there will be an Olympic Keyboarding competition each month for prizes.
Everyone needs to return the blue Class information sheet by Friday to get a 100 for your first grade.
If you were absent today please review the video link above and read page 3 of the Typing book.
Miss W will give you instructions on how to create the 2 visual graphic keyboards mentioned above.
Miss W will give you instructions on how to create the 2 visual graphic keyboards mentioned above.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Wednesday, Jan 23- Welcome to CSA
Welcome to Miss Witkowski's Computer Skills and Applications class
Bellringer:
1. Fold the index card (hamburger style)
2. Write your first name ONLY in large letters using a crayon on the index card.
3. Sign on to the computer.
4. Open a Word document and type:
your name
your favorite tv show
your favorite song
your favorite sport
your favorite hobby
your favorite book
add any type of clip art
save it and name the file "first day"
Guided Lesson
Today we are going to review classroom expectations and rules.
I look forward to teaching you this year. Have a nice day! Miss W. :)
Homework: Remember to get your parents to sign the
Blue Classroom Expectations sheet for a 100 on your first grade.
Supply List:
3 ring binder (may be paper binder with prongs), paper, pencil or pen,
one package of 3x5 index cards,
optional but strongly recommended is a flash drive to save projects.
We will be covering the following topics in class:
Keyboarding
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Databases
PowerPoint
Publisher
Digital Literacy-Basics
Digital Literacy-Multimedia
Digital Literacy-MS Office Programs
Digital Literacy- Internet
Digital Literacy- Security
Digital Literacy- Privacy & Safety
Expectations:
Students will treat teacher and each other with respect and dignity.
*Students will listen when the teacher or another student is talking.
Students will be responsible for their own learning.
*Students will bring their notebooks, pencil or pen and other needed items
to class.
* Students will complete all assignments and be on time to class.
* Students will follow bathroom sign out procedures.
Students will treat computers with respect.
* Students will not go to web sites not assigned by teacher.
* Students will not change screen savers and/or background designs.
* Students will keep equipment in good working order and not write on desk or computer.
Exit Activity:
Students will look at other student's introduction Word assignment.
Dear Parent,
Your child will be bringing you Randolph County’s Acceptable Use Policy to sign sometime this week. It explains Randolph County’s Internet policies and is a general permission form. We will be working on several computer projects during this class. Miss Witkowski strives to create real world applications for the computer skills taught to your child. Please remember, you will need to complete the RCS AUP (acceptable use policy).
If you have any questions please email ewitkowski@randolph.k12.nc.us
Bellringer:
1. Fold the index card (hamburger style)
2. Write your first name ONLY in large letters using a crayon on the index card.
3. Sign on to the computer.
4. Open a Word document and type:
your name
your favorite tv show
your favorite song
your favorite sport
your favorite hobby
your favorite book
add any type of clip art
save it and name the file "first day"
Guided Lesson
Today we are going to review classroom expectations and rules.
I look forward to teaching you this year. Have a nice day! Miss W. :)
Homework: Remember to get your parents to sign the
Blue Classroom Expectations sheet for a 100 on your first grade.
Supply List:
3 ring binder (may be paper binder with prongs), paper, pencil or pen,
one package of 3x5 index cards,
optional but strongly recommended is a flash drive to save projects.
We will be covering the following topics in class:
Keyboarding
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Databases
PowerPoint
Publisher
Digital Literacy-Basics
Digital Literacy-Multimedia
Digital Literacy-MS Office Programs
Digital Literacy- Internet
Digital Literacy- Security
Digital Literacy- Privacy & Safety
Expectations:
Students will treat teacher and each other with respect and dignity.
*Students will listen when the teacher or another student is talking.
Students will be responsible for their own learning.
*Students will bring their notebooks, pencil or pen and other needed items
to class.
* Students will complete all assignments and be on time to class.
* Students will follow bathroom sign out procedures.
Students will treat computers with respect.
* Students will not go to web sites not assigned by teacher.
* Students will not change screen savers and/or background designs.
* Students will keep equipment in good working order and not write on desk or computer.
Exit Activity:
Students will look at other student's introduction Word assignment.
Dear Parent,
Your child will be bringing you Randolph County’s Acceptable Use Policy to sign sometime this week. It explains Randolph County’s Internet policies and is a general permission form. We will be working on several computer projects during this class. Miss Witkowski strives to create real world applications for the computer skills taught to your child. Please remember, you will need to complete the RCS AUP (acceptable use policy).
If you have any questions please email ewitkowski@randolph.k12.nc.us
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Thursday, Jan 17- Ribbon Hero or Finish Missing Assignments
Bellringer:
1. Turn to page 237 and type the 2nd paragraph of Argentina.
2. If your name is on the board complete any missing work.
You may listen to music if you brought your earbuds and a phone or ipod
AND you are finished with ALL of your work
You may NOT stream music from the computer.
You may bring non-messy food to eat.
You can only drink water.
YOU are responsible for picking up any mess!
GET A NAPKIN FROM MISS W BEFORE OPENING FOOD
Win Candy! The top 10 highest scoring individuals will win candy! :)
1. Open a Word document.
2. Click on the Ribbon Hero button in the top right corner
3. Click play challenge. Complete challenge.
4. There are 2 ways to win points. You can complete the challenge with least amount of hints needed or you can use the hints and then replay the challenge and do not use the hints.
Exit activity:
Make sure your folder is empty. Give Miss W the papers you do not want.
1. Turn to page 237 and type the 2nd paragraph of Argentina.
2. If your name is on the board complete any missing work.
You may listen to music if you brought your earbuds and a phone or ipod
AND you are finished with ALL of your work
You may NOT stream music from the computer.
You may bring non-messy food to eat.
You can only drink water.
YOU are responsible for picking up any mess!
GET A NAPKIN FROM MISS W BEFORE OPENING FOOD
Win Candy! The top 10 highest scoring individuals will win candy! :)
1. Open a Word document.
2. Click on the Ribbon Hero button in the top right corner
3. Click play challenge. Complete challenge.
4. There are 2 ways to win points. You can complete the challenge with least amount of hints needed or you can use the hints and then replay the challenge and do not use the hints.
Exit activity:
Make sure your folder is empty. Give Miss W the papers you do not want.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Wed, Jan 16- Publisher Review & Finish Missing Work
Bellringer:
1. Pull up your Star-Spangled Banner assignment
2. Finish the typing and database assignments
3. On page 237, type the first paragraph about Argentina.
What are we learning today?
3.5 Publisher-Format Postcard
Guided Lesson:
Thursday- Finish missing work then Play Ribbon Hero for a prize
You may listen to music if you bring your earbuds and a phone or ipod
AND are finished with ALL of your work
You may NOT stream from computer.
You may bring non-messy food to eat.
Finish typing and database assignments.
Computer Classes in 8th Grade or High School
High School- MSITA Word/PowerPoint or MSITA Excel/Access
8th Grade- CSA Part 2- emphasis on Database and Publisher
7th Grade- CSA Part 1- emphasis on PowerPoint, Word and Spreadsheets
You have the choice of either doing the Publisher Holiday Postcard assignment
OR retaking the Digital Literacy Certification test.
Miss W will show class how to open assignment with links and how to pull up the postcard template in Publisher
· Inauguration Day
· George Washington
. Abraham Lincoln
Independent Activity:
1. Finish typing and database assignments
2. You have the choice of either doing the Publisher Holiday Postcard assignment OR retaking the Digital Literacy Certification test.
3. Empty your folder and give items you do not want to Miss W
4. Once Postcard or DL test is complete Coolmath!!! :)
1. Pull up your Star-Spangled Banner assignment
2. Finish the typing and database assignments
3. On page 237, type the first paragraph about Argentina.
What are we learning today?
3.5 Publisher-Format Postcard
Guided Lesson:
Thursday- Finish missing work then Play Ribbon Hero for a prize
You may listen to music if you bring your earbuds and a phone or ipod
AND are finished with ALL of your work
You may NOT stream from computer.
You may bring non-messy food to eat.
Finish typing and database assignments.
Computer Classes in 8th Grade or High School
High School- MSITA Word/PowerPoint or MSITA Excel/Access
8th Grade- CSA Part 2- emphasis on Database and Publisher
7th Grade- CSA Part 1- emphasis on PowerPoint, Word and Spreadsheets
You have the choice of either doing the Publisher Holiday Postcard assignment
OR retaking the Digital Literacy Certification test.
Miss W will show class how to open assignment with links and how to pull up the postcard template in Publisher
Choose to create a Publisher postcard for either
·
Martin Luther King Jr.· Inauguration Day
· George Washington
. Abraham Lincoln
The Postcard must have:
·
The Name of the holiday
·
What day it is
·
Why it is celebrated
·
What famous people are involved with the holiday
·
A clip art image or a
Google image with citation
·
Creativity!!!
LINKS are on the January and February Holiday Postcard Assignment Word document found in Miss Witkowski's folder.
Independent Activity:
1. Finish typing and database assignments
2. You have the choice of either doing the Publisher Holiday Postcard assignment OR retaking the Digital Literacy Certification test.
3. Empty your folder and give items you do not want to Miss W
4. Once Postcard or DL test is complete Coolmath!!! :)
Monday, January 14, 2013
Tuesday, Jan 15 - Digital Literacy Test
Bellringer:
1. Students will complete as many study link activities as possible to prepare for the DL test on Wednesday. Click here to review.
2. Finish any missing work
What are we learning? How much do we know about digital literacy?
1.3 Productivity Programs- Databases
2.1 Apply formatting and editing features and operational keys appropriately.
2.4 Format Memo
Guided Lesson:Explain that after the test, students will need to open the Alice animation program before opening their animation file.
Today, we will take the Microsoft Digital Literacy Certification test.
If you pass, you will get a 100 for the grade (no matter what your score is)
If you do NOT pass, you will have at least 20 points added to your score for your grade and will get the better of your two test scores.
Independent exercise: Take the Digital Literacy Certification test.
When you are finished STOP do not close out of the program window!!!
When you are finished with your test revise your Animation project.
1. Students will complete as many study link activities as possible to prepare for the DL test on Wednesday. Click here to review.
2. Finish any missing work
What are we learning? How much do we know about digital literacy?
1.3 Productivity Programs- Databases
2.1 Apply formatting and editing features and operational keys appropriately.
2.4 Format Memo
Guided Lesson:Explain that after the test, students will need to open the Alice animation program before opening their animation file.
Today, we will take the Microsoft Digital Literacy Certification test.
If you pass, you will get a 100 for the grade (no matter what your score is)
If you do NOT pass, you will have at least 20 points added to your score for your grade and will get the better of your two test scores.
Independent exercise: Take the Digital Literacy Certification test.
Students will go to
http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/citizenship/giving/programs/up/digitalliteracy/eng/curriculum3.mspx and scroll down to where it says Digital Literacy Certification
Test
and click on launch Digital Literacy certification test
They will take
the digital literacy certification test. and click on launch Digital Literacy certification test
When you are finished STOP do not close out of the program window!!!
When you are finished with your test revise your Animation project.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Mon, Jan 14 - Review DB terms and Typing Project
Bell Ringer
Activity:
THERE WILL BE A LOCK DOWN DRILL TODAY
1. Open your typing file and go to pages 234 through 236.
2. Check for: > Missing paragraphs (There should be 6) (10 points each)
> Words that are spelled wrong
(red underline- Remember names may show up as wrong)
If you are not checking these items Miss W will give you a typing assignment to complete.
4. Pull out both worksheets from your folder.
5. Complete any missing vacation data or worksheet questions. Go to http://www.expedia.com/
All 8 vacation spots should be completed. STOP! and check the top of your worksheet.
There was some confusion about directions.
You need to look at the picture on the worksheet.
Slide 21 was to give you help with the terms
records, fields and entries.
To hear this message click here
What are we learning? Understanding the parts of a database
1.3 Productivity Programs- Databases
2.1 Apply formatting and editing features and operational keys appropriately.
2.4 Format Memo
Guided Lesson:
Miss W will explain school safety procedures.
Tuesday- Digital Literacy Certification Test (better of 2 grades)
if you passed it, bring a book to read or homework
Wednesday- Finish missing work then revise Animation projects
When Edmodo crashed it corrupted the animation files.
You still have the file saved under your lunch number.
You will make spelling corrections and then we will convert to video
and resave to Edmodo and watch those we didn't watch if time.
Thursday- Finish missing work then Play Ribbon Hero for a prize
You may listen to music if you bring your earbuds and a phone or ipod
AND are finished with ALL of your work
You may NOT stream from computer.
You may bring non-messy food to eat.
Miss W will review database vocabulary: tables, records, fields and entries using the Smartboard. .
Independent Exercise:
Students will complete the second side of their worksheet.
You may use the Database PowerPoint to help you.
Exit Activity:
If you want to study for Tuesday's Digital Literacy test click here http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/citizenship/giving/programs/up/digitalliteracy/eng/curriculum3.mspx
Digital Literacy Test on Tuesday, January 15th
Study link activities to prepare for the DL test on Tuesday. Click here to review at home.
If you passed the Digital Literacy Test work with peers at http://www.quia.com/hm/221444.html
THERE WILL BE A LOCK DOWN DRILL TODAY
1. Open your typing file and go to pages 234 through 236.
2. Check for: > Missing paragraphs (There should be 6) (10 points each)
> Words that are spelled wrong
(red underline- Remember names may show up as wrong)
If you are not checking these items Miss W will give you a typing assignment to complete.
- Grammar is wrong (green underline- extra spaces, no periods, beginning of sentences not capitalized)
- Title and author's name are centered
- Title is bold
- Side titles are bold
- Paragraphs are indented (you may use tab)
- Everything is double space EXCEPT the bibliography
- The left margin is 1.5 (Page Layout tab, click on Margin button, click on custom Margins, change left margin to 1.5)
- There is a page number at the bottom of the page
- The song "Oh! Say, can you see," is centered and in italics
- The word "Bibliography" is centered and in bold
- The bibliography sources should be SINGLE spaced.
- You have all four sources listed in hanging indent style (5 points each)
How to do the hanging indent format for a bibliography.1. Highlight the text to be formatted.
2. On the Home Ribbon, to the right of the word "Paragraph" there is a tiny faint arrow click this arrow and a new formatting window will appear.3. Beneath the Indentation heading, set the "Special" field to "Hanging"
and set the "By" field to "0.5."
4. Click OK
4. Pull out both worksheets from your folder.
5. Complete any missing vacation data or worksheet questions. Go to http://www.expedia.com/
All 8 vacation spots should be completed. STOP! and check the top of your worksheet.
There was some confusion about directions.
You need to look at the picture on the worksheet.
Slide 21 was to give you help with the terms
records, fields and entries.
To hear this message click here
What are we learning? Understanding the parts of a database
1.3 Productivity Programs- Databases
2.1 Apply formatting and editing features and operational keys appropriately.
2.4 Format Memo
Guided Lesson:
Miss W will explain school safety procedures.
Tuesday- Digital Literacy Certification Test (better of 2 grades)
if you passed it, bring a book to read or homework
Wednesday- Finish missing work then revise Animation projects
When Edmodo crashed it corrupted the animation files.
You still have the file saved under your lunch number.
You will make spelling corrections and then we will convert to video
and resave to Edmodo and watch those we didn't watch if time.
Thursday- Finish missing work then Play Ribbon Hero for a prize
You may listen to music if you bring your earbuds and a phone or ipod
AND are finished with ALL of your work
You may NOT stream from computer.
You may bring non-messy food to eat.
Miss W will review database vocabulary: tables, records, fields and entries using the Smartboard. .
Independent Exercise:
Students will complete the second side of their worksheet.
You may use the Database PowerPoint to help you.
Exit Activity:
If you want to study for Tuesday's Digital Literacy test click here http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/citizenship/giving/programs/up/digitalliteracy/eng/curriculum3.mspx
Digital Literacy Test on Tuesday, January 15th
Study link activities to prepare for the DL test on Tuesday. Click here to review at home.
If you passed the Digital Literacy Test work with peers at http://www.quia.com/hm/221444.html
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Friday, Jan 11- Entering data into your database
Bell Ringer
Activity:
1. Open your typing file and go to page 236. 2. Type the title Bibliography and center it and make it bold.
Type the third and fourth sourcess that start with Goertzen, Valerie
and "Star-Spangled Banner." Use the the hanging indent format.
Complete any missing work.3. Pull your airline data sheet out of the folder
4. Complete any missing vacation data.Go to http://www.expedia.com/
All 8 vacation spots should be completed.
5. Pull out your Database vocabulary work sheet from the folder.
The data type definitions at the bottom of the page need to be completed.
STOP! and check the top of your worksheet.
There was some confusion about directions.
You need to look at the picture on the worksheet.
Slide 21 was to give you help with the terms
records, fields and entries.
To hear this message click here
What are we learning? How do we create a database?
1.3 Productivity Programs- Databases
2.1 Apply formatting and editing features and operational keys appropriately.
2.4 Format Memo
Guided Lesson:
Miss W will explain school safety procedures.
Miss W will review database vocabulary: tables, records, fields and entries.
Independent Exercise:
A. How to do the hanging indent format for a bibliography.1. Highlight the text to be formatted.
2. On the Home Ribbon, to the right of the word "Paragraph" there is a tiny faint arrow click this arrow and a new formatting window will appear.3. Beneath the Indentation heading, set the "Special" field to "Hanging" and set the "By" field to "0.5."
4. Click OK
B. Students will review their typing project
C. Students will enter their vacation data into their database.
Exit Activity:
Formative assessment work with peers at http://www.quia.com/hm/221444.html
1. Open your typing file and go to page 236. 2. Type the title Bibliography and center it and make it bold.
Type the third and fourth sourcess that start with Goertzen, Valerie
and "Star-Spangled Banner." Use the the hanging indent format.
Complete any missing work.3. Pull your airline data sheet out of the folder
4. Complete any missing vacation data.Go to http://www.expedia.com/
All 8 vacation spots should be completed.
5. Pull out your Database vocabulary work sheet from the folder.
The data type definitions at the bottom of the page need to be completed.
STOP! and check the top of your worksheet.
There was some confusion about directions.
You need to look at the picture on the worksheet.
Slide 21 was to give you help with the terms
records, fields and entries.
To hear this message click here
What are we learning? How do we create a database?
1.3 Productivity Programs- Databases
2.1 Apply formatting and editing features and operational keys appropriately.
2.4 Format Memo
Guided Lesson:
Miss W will explain school safety procedures.
Miss W will review database vocabulary: tables, records, fields and entries.
Independent Exercise:
A. How to do the hanging indent format for a bibliography.1. Highlight the text to be formatted.
2. On the Home Ribbon, to the right of the word "Paragraph" there is a tiny faint arrow click this arrow and a new formatting window will appear.3. Beneath the Indentation heading, set the "Special" field to "Hanging" and set the "By" field to "0.5."
4. Click OK
B. Students will review their typing project
C. Students will enter their vacation data into their database.
Exit Activity:
Formative assessment work with peers at http://www.quia.com/hm/221444.html
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Thursday, Jan 10 - Creating a Database
Bell Ringer
Activity:
1. Open your typing file and go to page 236.
2. Type the title Bibliography and center it and make it bold.
Type the first 2 sources that start with Armed Forces Collection
and Author unknown. We will do the hanging indent format together.
Complete any missing work.3. Pull your airline data sheet out of the folder
4. Complete any missing vacation data.Go to http://www.expedia.com/
All 8 vacation spots should be completed.
5. Pull out your Database vocabulary work sheet from the folder.
The data type definitions at the bottom of the page need to be completed.
STOP! and check the top of your worksheet.
There was some confusion about directions.
You need to look at the picture on the worksheet.
Slide 21 was to give you help with the terms
records, fields and entries.
To hear this message click here
What are we learning? How do we create a database?
1.3 Productivity Programs- Databases
2.1 Apply formatting and editing features and operational keys appropriately.
2.4 Format Memo
Guided Lesson:
Miss W. will demonstrate the hanging indent format for a bibliography and students will format their bibliography in that style.
1. Highlight the text to be formatted.
2. On the Home Ribbon, to the right of the word "Paragraph" there is a tiny faint arrow click this arrow and a new formatting window will appear.
3. Beneath the Indentation heading, set the "Special" field to "Hanging" and set the "By" field to "0.5."
4. Click OK
Miss W. will demonstrate how to create a database and students will create a database.
Independent Exercise:
Students will enter their vacation data into their database.
Exit Activity:
Formative assessment work with peers at http://www.quia.com/hm/221444.html
1. Open your typing file and go to page 236.
2. Type the title Bibliography and center it and make it bold.
Type the first 2 sources that start with Armed Forces Collection
and Author unknown. We will do the hanging indent format together.
Complete any missing work.3. Pull your airline data sheet out of the folder
4. Complete any missing vacation data.Go to http://www.expedia.com/
All 8 vacation spots should be completed.
5. Pull out your Database vocabulary work sheet from the folder.
The data type definitions at the bottom of the page need to be completed.
STOP! and check the top of your worksheet.
There was some confusion about directions.
You need to look at the picture on the worksheet.
Slide 21 was to give you help with the terms
records, fields and entries.
To hear this message click here
What are we learning? How do we create a database?
1.3 Productivity Programs- Databases
2.1 Apply formatting and editing features and operational keys appropriately.
2.4 Format Memo
Guided Lesson:
Miss W. will demonstrate the hanging indent format for a bibliography and students will format their bibliography in that style.
1. Highlight the text to be formatted.
2. On the Home Ribbon, to the right of the word "Paragraph" there is a tiny faint arrow click this arrow and a new formatting window will appear.
3. Beneath the Indentation heading, set the "Special" field to "Hanging" and set the "By" field to "0.5."
4. Click OK
Miss W. will demonstrate how to create a database and students will create a database.
Independent Exercise:
Students will enter their vacation data into their database.
Exit Activity:
Formative assessment work with peers at http://www.quia.com/hm/221444.html
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Wednesday, Jan 9- Digital Literacy Certification Test
Bell Ringer
Activity:
1. Open your typing file and go to page 235.
2. Above the song paragraph
type the top third paragraph on page 235 starting with
The Story Behind the Song.
3. Pull your airline data sheet out of the folder
and get a pencil.
4. Complete any missing vacation data.
Go to http://www.expedia.com/
All 8 vacation spots should be completed.
5. Pull out your Database vocabulary work sheet from the folder.
The data type definitions at the bottom of the page need to be completed.
To hear this message click here
What are we learning? How much do we know about digital literacy?
1.3 Productivity Programs- Databases
2.1 Apply formatting and editing features and operational keys appropriately.
2.4 Format Memo
Today, we will take the Microsoft Digital Literacy Certification test.
If you pass, you will get a 100 for the grade (no matter what your score is) and have a choice of continuing with next Monday's Animation lesson or with the class Digital Literacy lessons
If you do NOT pass, you will have at least 20 points added to your score for your grade. You will retake the test for a better grade before the end of the semester.
Independent exercise: Take the Digital Literacy Certification test.
When you are finished STOP do not close out of the program window!!!
Exit Activity
Work on the Database Vocabulary worksheet.
1. Open your typing file and go to page 235.
2. Above the song paragraph
type the top third paragraph on page 235 starting with
The Story Behind the Song.
3. Pull your airline data sheet out of the folder
and get a pencil.
4. Complete any missing vacation data.
Go to http://www.expedia.com/
All 8 vacation spots should be completed.
5. Pull out your Database vocabulary work sheet from the folder.
The data type definitions at the bottom of the page need to be completed.
To hear this message click here
What are we learning? How much do we know about digital literacy?
1.3 Productivity Programs- Databases
2.1 Apply formatting and editing features and operational keys appropriately.
2.4 Format Memo
Today, we will take the Microsoft Digital Literacy Certification test.
If you pass, you will get a 100 for the grade (no matter what your score is) and have a choice of continuing with next Monday's Animation lesson or with the class Digital Literacy lessons
If you do NOT pass, you will have at least 20 points added to your score for your grade. You will retake the test for a better grade before the end of the semester.
Independent exercise: Take the Digital Literacy Certification test.
Students will go to
http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/citizenship/giving/programs/up/digitalliteracy/eng/curriculum3.mspx and scroll down to where it says Digital Literacy Certification
Test
and click on launch Digital Literacy certification test
They will take
the digital literacy certification test. and click on launch Digital Literacy certification test
When you are finished STOP do not close out of the program window!!!
Exit Activity
Work on the Database Vocabulary worksheet.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Tuesday, Jan 8 - Digital Literacy Review
Bell Ringer Activity:1. Open your typing file and go to page 235.
2. Above the song paragraph
type the top middle paragraph on page 235 starting with
On September 13.
3. Pull your airline data sheet out of the folder
and get a pencil.
4. Complete any missing vacation data.
Go to http://www.expedia.com/
All 8 vacation spots should be completed.
5. Pull out your Database vocabulary work sheet from the folder.
The data type definitions at the bottom of the page need to be completed.
To hear this message click here
If you want to study for Wednesday's Digital Literacy test click here http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/citizenship/giving/programs/up/digitalliteracy/eng/curriculum3.mspx
What are we learning? What are the parts of a database?
1.3 Productivity Programs- Databases
2.1 Apply formatting and editing features and operational keys appropriately.
2.4 Format Memo.
Digital Literacy Test on Wednesday, January 9th
Guided Lesson:
Students will open the “Digital Literacy review” page and highlight each link after completed.
Miss W will review how to highlight a link.
Independent Activity:
Students will complete as many study link activities as possible to prepare for the DL test on Wednesday. Click here to review at home.
Exit Activity:
Formative assessment work with peers at http://www.quia.com/hm/221444.html
2. Above the song paragraph
type the top middle paragraph on page 235 starting with
On September 13.
3. Pull your airline data sheet out of the folder
and get a pencil.
4. Complete any missing vacation data.
Go to http://www.expedia.com/
All 8 vacation spots should be completed.
5. Pull out your Database vocabulary work sheet from the folder.
The data type definitions at the bottom of the page need to be completed.
To hear this message click here
If you want to study for Wednesday's Digital Literacy test click here http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/citizenship/giving/programs/up/digitalliteracy/eng/curriculum3.mspx
What are we learning? What are the parts of a database?
1.3 Productivity Programs- Databases
2.1 Apply formatting and editing features and operational keys appropriately.
2.4 Format Memo.
Digital Literacy Test on Wednesday, January 9th
Guided Lesson:
Students will open the “Digital Literacy review” page and highlight each link after completed.
Miss W will review how to highlight a link.
Independent Activity:
Students will complete as many study link activities as possible to prepare for the DL test on Wednesday. Click here to review at home.
Exit Activity:
Formative assessment work with peers at http://www.quia.com/hm/221444.html
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Monday, Jan 7- Parts of a Database
Bell Ringer Activity:1. Open your typing file and go to page 235.
2. Above the song paragraph
type the top 3 lines on page 235 starting with
then Key, Skinner and Beanes.
3. Pull your airline data sheet out of the folder
and get a pencil.
4. Complete any missing vacation data from Friday.
To hear this message click here
5. Pull down your biometric poster
and either keep it or give it to Miss W
If you want to study for Wednesday's Digital Literacy test click here http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/citizenship/giving/programs/up/digitalliteracy/eng/curriculum3.mspx
What are we learning? What are the parts of a database?
1.3 Productivity Programs- Databases
2.1 Apply formatting and editing features and operational keys appropriately.
2.4 Format Memo.
Digital Literacy Test on Wednesday, January 9th
Guided Lesson:
Miss W will demonstrate how to insert page numbers and/or custom margins if the class did not finish last week.Use Database Fundamentals PP Slide 18 to write the Data Type Descriptions for Text, Number, Date/Time, Currency and Yes/No fields on your worksheet. If you need more paper get a piece of scrap paper from your folder.
Class will practice identifying records, fields, and entries.
Independent Activity: Go to http://www.expedia.com/ Students will finish getting travel information for vacation locations and write the information on the airline database worksheet.
Exit Activity:
Formative assessment work with peers at http://www.quia.com/hm/221444.html
2. Above the song paragraph
type the top 3 lines on page 235 starting with
then Key, Skinner and Beanes.
3. Pull your airline data sheet out of the folder
and get a pencil.
4. Complete any missing vacation data from Friday.
To hear this message click here
5. Pull down your biometric poster
and either keep it or give it to Miss W
If you want to study for Wednesday's Digital Literacy test click here http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/citizenship/giving/programs/up/digitalliteracy/eng/curriculum3.mspx
What are we learning? What are the parts of a database?
1.3 Productivity Programs- Databases
2.1 Apply formatting and editing features and operational keys appropriately.
2.4 Format Memo.
Digital Literacy Test on Wednesday, January 9th
Guided Lesson:
Miss W will demonstrate how to insert page numbers and/or custom margins if the class did not finish last week.Use Database Fundamentals PP Slide 18 to write the Data Type Descriptions for Text, Number, Date/Time, Currency and Yes/No fields on your worksheet. If you need more paper get a piece of scrap paper from your folder.
Class will practice identifying records, fields, and entries.
Independent Activity: Go to http://www.expedia.com/ Students will finish getting travel information for vacation locations and write the information on the airline database worksheet.
Exit Activity:
Formative assessment work with peers at http://www.quia.com/hm/221444.html
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Friday, Jan 4 - Tables in Databases
Bell Ringer Activity:
1. Open your typing file and go to page 235.
2. Type the entire paragraph at the bottom and format it by centering and using italics.
3. We will be doing the page number together.
4. Pull your airline data sheet out of the folder
and get a pencil.
To hear this message click here
5. If you want to study for Wednesday's Digital Literacy test click here http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/citizenship/giving/programs/up/digitalliteracy/eng/curriculum3.mspx
What are we learning? How are tables used in databases?
1.3 Productivity Programs- Databases
2.1 Apply formatting and editing features and operational keys appropriately.
2.4 Format Memo.
Digital Literacy Test on Wednesday, January 9th
Guided Lesson:
Miss W will demonstrate how to insert page numbers
Access 2010: Table Basics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aURLrWusnwo to minute 2:40
Database Fundamentals PP Slides 10-22 will be covered.
Class will practice identifying records, fields, and entries.
What is a database? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-bvjtYgRVU start at 1:10 explains relationships to 5:50
Independent Activity: Go to http://www.expedia.com/ Students will finish getting travel information for 5 more locations and write the information on the airline database worksheet.
Miss W will walk through how to gather data for the second example.
Exit Activity:
Formative assessment work with peers at http://www.quia.com/hm/221444.html
1. Open your typing file and go to page 235.
2. Type the entire paragraph at the bottom and format it by centering and using italics.
3. We will be doing the page number together.
4. Pull your airline data sheet out of the folder
and get a pencil.
To hear this message click here
5. If you want to study for Wednesday's Digital Literacy test click here http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/citizenship/giving/programs/up/digitalliteracy/eng/curriculum3.mspx
What are we learning? How are tables used in databases?
1.3 Productivity Programs- Databases
2.1 Apply formatting and editing features and operational keys appropriately.
2.4 Format Memo.
Digital Literacy Test on Wednesday, January 9th
Guided Lesson:
Miss W will demonstrate how to insert page numbers
Access 2010: Table Basics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aURLrWusnwo to minute 2:40
Database Fundamentals PP Slides 10-22 will be covered.
Class will practice identifying records, fields, and entries.
What is a database? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-bvjtYgRVU start at 1:10 explains relationships to 5:50
Independent Activity: Go to http://www.expedia.com/ Students will finish getting travel information for 5 more locations and write the information on the airline database worksheet.
Miss W will walk through how to gather data for the second example.
Exit Activity:
Formative assessment work with peers at http://www.quia.com/hm/221444.html
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