COMPUTER+APPLICATIONS+1


 * COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 1 2014-2015 **

http://www.quia.com/quiz/5367583.html
 * Thursday June 11 **
 * Friday June 12 **
 * Link to Quia Quiz for Final Exam **
 * Final Exam **
 * Excel Worksheet for Final Exam **
 * Article Summary for Final Exam **


 * Article Summary Rubric for Final Exam **
 * Friday, June 5 **
 * Review Packet (3) for Final Exam **
 * Specialized Input and Output **
 * Answer all the questions in the review packet **


 * Wednesday, June 3 **
 * Review packet (2) for Final Exam **
 * Software and Hardware **
 * Answer all the questions in the review packet **


 * Monday, June 1 **
 * Review packet (1) for Final Exam **
 * Computer Processing Cycle **
 * Answer all the questions in the review packet **


 * Tuesday, May 26 **
 * Click on the link below to find the article for the Article Summary assignment**

http://www.teachthought.com/technology/five-common-applications-of-technology-in-the-k12classroom/

**Monday, May 4**
 * Healthy Living for Teens**
 * Download this file**


 * April 8 **
 * Third Quarter Exam **


 * April 6 **
 * Candy Supply Company **


 * April 1 **
 * Sort and Filter **
 * Top Notch Personnel **


 * Review sheet for Third Quarter Exam **


 * The third quarter exam will be held on Wednesday, April 8 for A days and **


 * Thursday, April 9 for B days **


 * March 24 **
 * Sort, Filter and Subtotal Data **




 * March 18 **
 * Health Insurance Premiums **


 * March 9 **
 * File for Quarterly Sales Charts and **
 * Sales with Commission **


 * Pamper Yourself Spa **


 * March 2, 2015 **
 * Welcome to Excel **



[] Click on **Start** Click on ** Angry Bird ** Complete the 20 puzzles
 * Do the Angry Bird puzzle **

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 * Excel Pretest on Quia **

1. Excel Video No.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WIyXgBeha0 Screen layout and a simple formula

2. Excel Video No. 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbBMHF-GJCU Sum and Average function

3 . Excel Video No. 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0L5LYP7QQQ Multiple ranges in singular formula

4. Excel Video No. 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpboXQr4W_k AutoFill and Absolute Cell References

5. Excel Video No. 5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kamfAsr6AU Absolute Cell References and using parenthesis in formulas

6. Excel Video No. 6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yJ6Wc3501A Number Formatting

7. Excel Video No. 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1IbM9BaQxs Fonts and Alignment

8. Excel Video No. 8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdUTw2QE8sE Formula deep diving

9. Excel Video No. 9

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VEsDqcCD3U Tables

10. Excel Video No. 10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBrWSRo4yTQ Filters

11. Excel Video No. 11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur3vDy1sLic Different types of charts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUGDPKOGepM
 * January 5, 2015 **
 * How to Write Articles Video **

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJrnlIQ1yMU
 * December 15 **
 * Evaluating a Website Video **

Questions to answer for Search Engine and Web Site Evaluation assignment

Use the link below to complete Search Engine and Web Site Evaluation assignment http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/SubjDirectories.html

List of 12 Websites Use the document below to copy and paste the links of 12 Web sites you could use for your research project.

http://www.quia.com/quiz/5048095.html
 * December 1 **
 * Pre-Test for Internet and World Wide Web **
 * Click on link to Quia **

PowerPoint Presentation What is the Internet? World Wide Web Timeline http://www.pewinternet.org/2014/03/11/world-wide-web-timeline

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj6EHgSsx_U
 * How the Internet Works **

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM8KJpBme7Y
 * November 21 **
 * Put First Things First **


 * Time Quadrant Template **

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upEBdKFGlPg
 * November 20 **
 * Comedy Skit **


 * November 18, 19 **
 * The Great Discovery **

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gohgjn95LU4
 * Begin With the End in Mind **

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBHfu9Rni0s
 * November 14 **
 * Proactive Reactive Video **

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPMBV3rd_hI
 * November 13 **
 * Link to Mime video **

http://www.w3schools.com/html/tryit.asp?filename=tryhtml_attributes_title
 * November 7 **
 * Link to HTML Tutorial **

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9gPnlhFxtY
 * November 6 **
 * Personal Bank Account video **

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbvW9tTG-Ko
 * November 5 **
 * Babysteps song **

http://youtu.be/JlRK1vqcuvg
 * October 30 **
 * A video about paradigms **

October 29 Proactive and reactive video https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=be+proactive+


 * October 28 **
 * Animals Around the World **
 * Click on the link below to start the Animals Around the World assignment **

Video about the Inside of a Computer http://youtu.be/yRmPTbGBqVI
 * October 14 **

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjE7eQc6vl8&list=PLR9mEJIRXLIgUCkLS_irXYJzXkvq9pUs0&index=95
 * October 6 **
 * Virtual Reality **

Quiz on Wednesday October 8 (B day) and Thursday October 9 (A day) Review Specialized Input and Output and Input-Output Bsics PowerPoints for quiz on Wednesday (B day) and Thursday (A day)


 * Specialized Input Output **

Input Output Basics




 * Week of September 8 **
 * View the PowerPoints below to study for the Chapter Test on Thursday and Friday **








 * Week of September 2 **
 * Computer Basics **
 * Try these games. Click on the links below. Read the directions below first. **

http://www.ictspecialist.com/peripherals.html (Drag the input, output and storage devices/media into the correct boxes.) http://www.ictspecialist.com/hardsoft.html (Drag the hardware and software items into the correct shape.) http://www.ictspecialist.com/itnoose.html (Play hangman by clicking on the letters.) http://www.ictspecialist.com/itmatch4a.html (Click on the cards and try to match the term with the definition.)

What is a computer? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cXEOWAStq4&list=PL70CE6916A2C4DFFD
 * Watch these videos **

Basic parts of a desktop computer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K00dKueUDuI&list=PL70CE6916A2C4DFFD&index=5

Inside a desktop computer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eNTlwnnhss

Please take the Pre-test for the unit on Introduction to Computers. 1. Click on the link below to go to Quia.com. 2. Log in using the user name and password given to you. 3. Click on Start Now. 4. Submit answer for each question. 5. Click Done when finished. Please be aware this is NOT a graded test. It is for me to find out how much you already know about computers. The results will help guide me in planning your lessons. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW http://www.quia.com/quiz/1372016.html
 * Thursday, August 28 **

Class Syllabus 

Letter to Home Logging on to computer

[|**http://www.quia.com/quiz/4840370.html**]
 * Monday, June 16 **
 * Final Exam **
 * Use the link to Quia.com for the Final Exam questions. **

Questions from this quiz will be on the final exam. You will not be graded for your score, but you will receive 10 points for completing and submitting the quiz.
 * Thursday, June 12 **
 * Quia Web page for Excel Review Quiz **

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Log in with User Name and password. Complete the quiz and Submit.

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 * Survey about this class. Please take the survey and submit **


 * Wednesday, June 4 **
 * Excel Data Files **


 * Thursday, May 22 **
 * Download the file below for the Budget Excel Worksheet **

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 * Monday, May 12 **
 * Link to create a bookcover poster in Excel **

Download Inventory Items worksheet.
 * Thursday, May 8 **
 * Unit A Assessment **




 * Tuesday, May 6 **
 * Excel Data File for Unit B **







Excel Data Files for use with Microsoft Office book are below. Use EX A-1 for pages Excel 4-16 Use EX A-2 for question 2b on page Excel 19 Use EX A-3 for Independent Challenge 1 on page Excel 20
 * Friday, May 2 **

Use EX A-4 for Real Life Challenge on page Excel 23 Use EX A-5 for Visual Workshop on page Excel 24

Excel Pre-test Download the Excel worksheet, X Games and follow the instructions in the handout.
 * Wednesday, April 30 **




 * Monday, April 21 **
 * 7 Habits of Effective Teens **
 * Group Work **
 * Synergize: **
 * Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood: **
 * Think Win-Win: **
 * The Relationship Bank Account: **

**Monday, April 7 ** **The Microchip **

Write a 2-3 page research paper on the **microchip**, also known as the integrated circuit. How did the microchip revolutionize the electronics industry? Describe the microchip and what are it's benefits. Why was the microchip needed? Give a history of the microchip. What are the four key inventions in the history of computers? How is the microchip made? Research about the inventors, Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce and describe their achievements.

Here are some websites to help you get started [] [] [] Paper due Wednesday, April 9

You are going to take an interactive tour of Ellis Island at the website shown below.
 * Thursday, March 20 **

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/tour/stop1.htm

Answer the questions contained in the Word document below:

Monday, February 24, 2014 Please create a PowerPoint presentation following the directions found at the link below. [] To print a copy of the directions, first select the text (use CTRL+A), then right click and select copy. Open a new blank Word document, right click and select paste. Print out your document.

Tuesday, February 11 Download the three **backgrounds** below (bubbles, shower jets and swimming pool), and save in your Computer Applications folder on your "P" drive. Here are some animated fish graphics for you to use.
 * Creating an Animated Sea Aquarium **



Download the three **audio files** below and save them in your Computer Applications folder on your "P" drive.

media type="file" key="JAWS.mid" width="300" height="50" media type="file" key="Pirates_Of_The_Caribbean.mid" width="300" height="50" media type="file" key="Under_The_Sea.mid" width="300" height="50"


 * Here is the electronic copy of your handout. **

Follow the directions in the PowerPoint and key your answers in a Word document.
 * Tuesday, February 4 **
 * View the PowerPoint presentation below "Which Link Should I Follow?" **


 * Tuesday, January 28 **
 * History of the Internet **
 * View the PowerPoint below (Networking Lesson 3 Presentation 2) for the History of the Internet **

View the Keys to Search City PowerPoint below.


 * Friday, January 24 **
 * Understanding the Internet **
 * Use your notetaking guide to take notes while you watch the PowerPoint presentation below, What Is The Web?. **


 * Thursday, December 12 **
 * Electronic version of the Teen Tribune is below. Use the electronic version for the links. **

Monday, December 2, 2013 For all Computer Applications Classes, period 1A Room 216; period 3A (with B lunch) Room 212 and period 4A Room 216. Please have students click on the link below to find directions to create a Certificate of Recognition. [] They should open a New Blank Word Document to create the Certificate of Recognition. please have students email their Certificate of Recognition as an email attachment to roselittle033@gmail.com

Level 3 file Download and Save to your Computer Applications Folder
 * November 22 **
 * Add Borders Shading Text File **

Level 1 file Download and Save to your Computer Applications Folder
 * Formatting Tables **

Level 2 files Add a Watermark or Background 1) Market Analysis Text file Download first and Save As **Market Analysis** in your Computer Applications folder
 * November 20 **

2) Flower Picture Download and Save As **Flower** in your Computer Applications folder



Use the eight files below in the order in which they appear to download the materials you need to create your booklet and for instructions. Print out a copy of the files if you would like a hard copy for reading the instructions.
 * November 18, 2013 **
 * Creating Your Own Fairy Tales Booklet **
 * 1. Fairy Tale Stories **

Here are the extracted files you will need for your Fairy Tale stories.










 * 2. Creating Your Own Text Style **
 * 3. Page Breaks and Sections Breaks **
 * 4. Add a cover page **
 * 5. Add a contents page **
 * 6. Working with Sections **
 * 7. Header and Section Breaks **
 * 8. Preview Your Booklet **

Download the Animals from Around the World file below. Follow the instructions given in the handout.
 * November 12, 2013 **
 * Animals from Around the World **

andout

Use the World Atlas picture below to create your diagram of countries where the animals are located .
 * November 7, 2013 **
 * Word Toolbar **
 * Download the Word document below, save as Word Toolbar to your Computer Applications folder, and follow the directions to complete the assignment. Email your Word Toolbar document to roselittle033@gmail.com **


 * October 31, 2013 **
 * Start your Own Business directions for #|Marketing Plan, Business Card, Business Flyer, and Business Brochure. Due November 8, 2013 **
 * Start your Own Business directions and rubric for First Quarter Marking Period Assessment due October 31, 2013. **



[|http://www.businessinsider.com/10-awesome-business-ideas-for-the-teen-entrepreneur-2011-2#senior-errand-service-1]
 * October 23, 2013 **
 * You will choose a business to start and create Word documents for your business.**
 * Use the following #|website to give you ideas for a business that is suitable for teens.**

October 21, 2013

Word Pre-Test Download the Word Pre-Test document below and Save As "Word Pre-Test" in your Computer Applications folder on your "P" drive. Complete all 20 questions.

October 17, 2013 Write a reflection in MLA format for the Community Garden project. See Use MLA format below.

Use MLA Format

What should I write for my reflection? See the directions below:
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 * MLA+Formatting+Guidelines.pdf ||


 * October 16, 2013 **
 * Solve the 7 Habits Word Puzzle **

October 15, 2013

Write goals for activites in all four areas of your life: physical, social emotional, mental and spiritual to create a balanced self-renewal plan for yourself. See the PowerPoint below for information.

October 10, 2013 1. Use this file for the HTML Lesson 2 project. Copy and paste the information from this file into Notepad.


 * October 10 **
 * PowerPoint for Community Garden Project. **

September 30, 2013 Time Quadrants Model Download and save in your Computer Applications Folder

SMART Goal Setting Powerpoint Students' Personal Goals Worksheet Use the Personal Goals Worksheet to write 3 SMART goals for the academic year and state what strategies you will use to help you meet your goals. Name someone that will help you to meet your goals.
 * September 18, 2013 **


 * September 4, 2013 **

We are all intelligent in different ways. Howard Gardner is famous for his research on the human brain and human intelligence. He has defined eight different types of human intelligences that we all possess. We are all better at some of the intelligences than others. Find out which intelligences you are best matched with by taking the Assessment found at the link below. We learn better when we use the intelligences we are best matched with.
 * Multiple Intelligences **

http://www.literacyworks.org/mi/intro/quickreview.html

Scroll down to read about the different intelligences.

Click on **Assessment** in the green box in the bar at the top of the page. Click on the link that says __Here is an interactive form__. Answer the survey questions. When finished, click the **Find my strengths!** button at the bottom of the assessment to find out which intelligences are your best.

You will be scored for each intelligence and you will be given examples of activities for your top three. Write down your top three intelligences and your scores on the index card given to you.

Write a short reflection on how accurate you feel this assessment was for you. Write your reflection on the back of your index card. Do you agree that the top three intelligences are like you? Which of the suggested activities do you enjoy best? Were there any suggested activities that you do not enjoy? How do you think this information can help you learn better?


 * August 30, 2013 **

We are all intelligent in different ways. Howard Gardner is famous for his research on the human brain and human intelligence. He has defined eight different types of human intelligences that we all possess. We are all better at some of the intelligences than others. Find out which intelligences you are best matched with by taking the Assessment found at the link below. We learn better when we use the intelligences we are best matched with.
 * Multiple Intelligences **

http://www.literacyworks.org/mi/intro/quickreview.html

Scroll down to read about the different intelligences.

Click on **Assessment** in the green box in the bar at the top of the page. Click on the link that says __Here is an interactive form__. Answer the survey questions. When finished, click the **Find my strengths!** button at the bottom of the assessment to find out which intelligences are your best.

You will be scored for each intelligence and you will be given examples of activities for your top three. Write down your top three intelligences and your scores on the index card given to you.

Write a short reflection on how accurate you feel this assessment was for you. Write your reflection on the back of your index card. Do you agree that the top three intelligences are like you? Which of the suggested activities do you enjoy best? Were there any suggested activities that you do not enjoy? How do you think this information can help you learn better?


 * Ms. Little's email is rosemary.little@nhps.net. Use this email if you have a nhps.net gmail account. **
 * If you do not have a nhps.net gmail account, use roselittle033@gmail.com. **


 * FINAL EXAM **
 * Word Skills **
 * Download the Word Skills file and save in your Computer Applications folder. **


 * Final Exam Review **
 * PowerPoint **
 * All of the questions on the PowerPoint will be on the final exam. Use the Answer Sheet provided in class to correct your answers. You can do this in pairs. **


 * Friday, May 31 **
 * Skills Review, PowerPoint 91 **


 * PPT D-4 **



PowerPoint Use My Hero handout to help you create a PowerPoint presentation about a hero of yours.
 * Thursday, May 30 **



Wednesday, May 22 PowerPoint Unit D PowerPoint pages 74-88

Monday, May 20 Healthy Living for Teens If completed Inserting Objects into a Presentation, work on Skills Review, PowerPoint pages 67-68. You will need the following files: PPTC-6
 * Thursday, May 16 **
 * Friday, May 17 **


 * Tuesday, May 14 **
 * Inserting Objects into a Presentation **





PowerPoint Unit B
 * Wednesday, May 8, 2013 **

Download TechJet and follow directions on PowerPoint page 43, Skills Review

Download European Tours file Follow Directions in handout




 * April 26, 2013 **
 * Third Quarter Marking Period Assessment **
 * Please review the PowerPoint Study Guide below for the Third Quarter Marking Period Assessment **


 * April 3, 2013 **
 * Departmental Software Usage **
 * Excel page 97-98 **


 * April 1, 2013 **
 * Review for Quiz **


 * Creating Charts, Excel page 82 **


 * March 21 **
 * Health Insurance Premiums **
 * Excel page 71 **
 * Lovely Locks Inventory **
 * Excel page 73 **


 * March 19 **
 * Excel pages 52-68 **


 * March 14 **
 * Tour Revenue Analysis **

March 11 Excel Independent Challenge 1, Excel page 46
 * Excel Independent Challenge 2, Excel page 47 **
 * March 6, 2013 **
 * Excel pages 44-45 Skills Review **
 * Sample resume **

Excel Unit 1 Exam Inventory Items File
 * March 1, 2013 **

Tour Revenue Analysis, Creating a Complex Formula Excel page 26-40 Study Guide for Excel Unit 1 Quiz on Friday, March 1 (2A) and Monday, March 4 (2B, 3B)
 * February 28, 2013 **
 * February 27, 2013 **
 * February 26, 2013 **

Excel page 22, Independent Challenge 3, Temperature Converter (Use a new blank worksheet) Excel page 23, Real Life Independent Challenge, Business Checkbook

Students will download the Word Quiz(2) file below, Save As Word Quiz and complete the Word Quiz. They will then email the completed quiz to Ms. Little.
 * February 22, 2013 **
 * Excel page 20, Independent Challenge 1 **
 * Excel page 19, Skills Review **
 * February 20, 2013 **
 * Excel page 8-16 **
 * Wednesday, February 6 and Thursday February 7 **



Quiz Review for quiz on Wednesday, February 6
 * Monday, February 4, 2013 **

Use the document below for the Independent Challenge 1 on page Word 100. Save and email to Ms. Little as "Blue Chair".




 * Wednesday, January 30 **
 * Thursday, January 31 **

Greenwood Fitness Center. Go to Word 98 and complete item 8. Insert a table. Go to Word 99 and complete item 9. Insert clip art. Save as Greenwood Fitness Center and email to Ms. Little



Footprints. Use the document below to complete Inserting a Table, Word 92 and Inserting Clip Art, Word 94. Save as Footprints and email to Ms. Little

Table document


 * MID-TERM EXAM **
 * Download and save this document. **
 * Here is the grading sheet for the mid-term exam. **

Mid-term study guide
 * Thursday, January 16 2B, 3 **
 * Friday, January 17, 2A **
 * Use the flash cards below to study for the computer components questions on the mid-term study guide. **

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Thursday, January 10

Word Unit C - Formatting Text and Paragraphs (pages Word 49-76)**t** 1. Use the document below in Word Unit C beginning on page Word 50. Complete all of the lessons from page Word 50-Word 66 and then email the final copy to teacher.


 * [|Details]
 * [[file:mrpschneider/WD C-1.doc|Download]]
 * 46 KB

2. Use the document below for the Skills Review on page Word 69-71. Save and email as "Franklin EDA Report".


 * [|Details]
 * [[file:mrpschneider/WD C-2.doc|Download]]
 * 31 KB

This assignments is Extra Credit for Unit C

3. Use the document below for the Independent Challenge 2 on page Word 73. Save and email as "Membership Drive".


 * [|Details]
 * [[file:mrpschneider/WD C-4.doc|Download]]
 * 32 KB

Word Unit D - Formatting Documents (pages Word 77-104)

1. Use the document below for the Skills Review on page Word 97-99. Save and email as "Greenwood Fitness".


 * [|Details]
 * [[file:mrpschneider/WD D-2.doc|Download]]
 * 38 KB

2. Use the document below for the Independent Challenge 1 on page Word 100. Save and email as "Blue Chair".


 * [|Details]
 * [[file:mrpschneider/WD D-3.doc|Download]]
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Word Unit B - Editing Documents (Word pages 36-48)

1. Use the Wanderlust PR document below to complete **Word 36, Researching Information**, **Word 38, Adding Hyperlinks** and **Word 40, Preparing a Document for Distribution.** Email your final document named and saved as **Wanderlust PR Public** to Ms. Little.

2. Use the document below for the Skills Review on Word page 43. Save and email as "PAOS 2010 PR".


 * [|Details]
 * [[file:mrpschneider/WD B-2.doc|Download]]
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These assignments are Extra Credit for Unit B Use the document below for the Visual Workshop on page Word 48. Save and email as "Australian Visa Letter".


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 * [[file:mrpschneider/WD B-7.doc|Download]]
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Use the document below for the Independent Challenge 1 on page Word 45. Save and email as "Lyric Fundraising Letter".


 * [|Details]
 * [[file:mrpschneider/WD B-3.doc|Download]]
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. Use the document below for the Independent Challenge 2 on page Word 46. Save and email as "Cover Letter".


 * [|Details]
 * [[file:mrpschneider/WD B-4.doc|Download]]
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Use the document below for Independent Challenge 3 on page Word 47. Save and email as "Business Course Memo".


 * [|Details]
 * [[file:mrpschneider/WD B-5.doc|Download]]
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Use the document below for Real Life Independent Challenge on page Word 47. Save and email as "Web Reference Sources".


 * [|Details]
 * [[file:mrpschneider/WD B-6.doc|Download]]
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December Holiday Newsletter - create a newsletter with celebrations from around the world.
 * December 14, 2012 **
 * Earn extra credit for the December Holiday Newsletter **

Find an article that interests you (at least one page long) Write an article summary including summary, opinion, and predictions (see Article Summary and Response Organizer below.) Use MLA Format
 * December 3, 2012 **
 * Article Summary **
 * Read the How To Guide **



Flyers must be completed by December 3 (2A) and December 4 (2B, 3B)
 * December 3, 2012 **
 * Word Flyer "Special Offer" **
 * Create a Word flyer that includes a "special offer" for your business. **

Presentation Skills PowerPoint
 * November 19, 2012 **

[] Click on Most Active New Threats
 * Tuesday, October 9, 2A **
 * Tuesday, October 16 **
 * Use this link to find the 8 top viruses **

Work on comparison shopping for a computer. Download and save the Computer Comparison Shopping file below. Follow the direction in the file to complete the comparison shopping.
 * Lesson Plans **

Do pre-test at Quia.com Complete and email Excel, PowerPoint and Word pre-tests.

Turn in Internet Acceptable Use form.


 * Wednesday, October 3 2B, 3B **
 * Lesson Plans **

Work on comparison shopping for a computer. Download and save the Computer Comparison Shopping file below. Follow the direction in the file to complete the comparison shopping. Email to Ms. LIttle when complete. Aso, email Ms. Little your PowerPoint and Excel Pre-Test files if not already done so.

All students and a parent or guardian must sign the Internet Acceptable Use Policy. Must be returned by September 30 to Ms. Little

All students who have a user name and ID must create and a NHPS.et Gmail Account. See attached file for directions.

2A Student Portfolios, 21st Century Competencies Complete a reflection for your Computer Components Display Board and presentation Complete Excel and PowerPoint pre-test and quia pre-test Work on comparison shopping for a computer (extra credit) 2B Complete Understanding Essential Computer Concepts Excel and PowerPoint pre-test Quia quiz pre-test Work on comparison shopping for a computer (extra credit) 3A Student Portfolios, 21st Century competencies Complete a reflection for your Computer Components Display Board and presentation Complete Excel and PowerPoint pre-test. Work on comparison shopping for a computer
 * Tuesday, October 2 **
 * Monday, October 1 **


 * Thursday, September 27 **
 * Friday, September 28 **


 * Students in 2A and 3B classes will complete the display board presentations and be introduced to the 21st Century competencies..**


 * Students in 2B class will take an Open Book Test on Essential Computer Components.**


 * Homework**
 * Students will bring home the Acceptable Use Policy for Internet Use and have parent or guardian sign.**


 * Monday, September 24 **
 * Tuesday, September 25 **

All display board groups will present their display boards to the class and the 10 questions they created for their topic. See file below for the presentation rubric. Students will be graded for their display boards (see Friday September 21 for the Checklist for Display Boards) and receive a separate grade for their presentation.

Students in the audience will complete their answers to the 10 questions and turn in their completed sheets for a grade.


 * Friday, September 21 **


 * Display Board Questions **

All groups must prepare 10 questions for their display board that other students in the class will answer. The questions must be keyed in a Word document and be numbered 1-10. Leave space between questions for the answers to be written. Your topic title must be keyed at the top of the sheet. All questions must be able to be answered by viewing and reading your display board.

<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
 * Each group must complete the Checklist for display boards for Understanding Essential Computer Components (see file below.)**

<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">

All students must complete the Essential Computer Components Student Evaluation Form (see below)
 * Details
 * [[file:roselittle/Checklist Essential Computer Concepts.doc|Download]]
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All students must complete the taxonomy for your Essential Computer Cokmponents Display Board Project.

Computer Applications Taxonomy. Download a new taxonomy for the Essential Computer Components Display Board Project. Add at least 15 words from your display board. Create a questionnaire for students to answer when they view your display board. Your questionnaire should have 10 questions. The questions may be short essay, true/false, or multiple choice.
 * September 19 and 20 **

Continue working on your display boards.

PERIODS 2A, 2B, 3B
 * Friday, September 7, 2012**
 * Monday-Friday, September 10, 2012**


 * Work on Essential Computer Components Display Boards.**

[] Click on "Click and Learn Junior" and scroll over the computer parts.
 * Here is a link to find information for "What's Inside a Computer"**


 * Checklist for display boards for Understanding Essential Computer Components (see file below.)**


 * Students will participate in a PowerPoint presentation Understanding Essential Computer Concepts.**
 * Students will work in groups to create a display board on one topic of Understanding Essential Computer Concepts:**
 * 1. Types of computers, slides 2-3**
 * 2. Computer Systems, slides 4-7**
 * 3. Input and Output devices, slides 8-11**
 * 4. Data Processing, slides 12-16**
 * 5. Memory, slides 17-19**
 * 6. Storage media, slides 20-21**


 * Open the file below for handout with instructions for the Understanding Essential Computer Concepts project:**


 * Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 2A**
 * Thursday, September 6, 2B and 3B**

and Understanding Essential Computer Concepts
 * Topic**: What is your learning style?


 * Objectives**:
 * Determine your individual learning style
 * Identify strategies that best suit your learning style

Students will take the Learning Styles Inventory. Click on the link below to take the Learning Styles Inventory. [|**free learning styles inventory (test)**]. Under Use the On-Line Questionnaire, click on Free Learning Syles Inventory Test Use your NHPS.net gmail account when asked for your email address.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LEARNING STYLES Click on the links below.

Using the Microsoft Office book, complete the worksheet (both sides) on Understanding Essential Computer Concepts.
 * **[|Visual] (spatial):**You prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding
 * **[|Aural] (auditory-musical):** You prefer using sound and music.
 * **[|Verbal] (linguistic):** You prefer using words, both in speech and writing.
 * **[|Physical] (kinesthetic):** You prefer using your body, hands and sense of touch.
 * **[|Logical] (mathematical):** You prefer using logic, reasoning and systems.
 * **[|Social] (interpersonal):** You prefer to learn in groups or with other people.
 * **[|Solitary] (intrapersonal):** You prefer to work alone and use self-study.


 * Friday, August 31 **
 * Tuesday, September 4 **

**Topics**: How to be successful in different areas of life and what Word skills do you already possess.

**Objectives**:
 * Investigate what it takes to be successful at an activity of your choice
 * Determine what skills you already have using Word

**Essential Question**: What are the skills you need to be successful at something you are good at?

Students will decide what are their natural talents. They will choose athletics, art, social skills or academics. Students will divide into groups according to their special talent. Each group will discuss what does it take to be successful in this field? What habits or skills do you need to develop to be successful? How can you improve in this area of your life?

Each group will report out what they wrote.

**Essential Question**: What Word Skills do you already possess?

Please download the Word Skills file below. Word Skills Instructions > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1IbM9BaQxs
 * Click on Download and save Word Skills document to your 'P' drive on your computer.
 * Create a new folder on your 'P' drive and name the folder Computer Applications 1
 * Follow the handout to complete the Word Skills document, using the check list
 * Save Word Skills document in your Computer Applications folder.
 * email completed Word Skills document to Ms. Little at rosemary.little@nhps.net