Jan. 23
Introduction:
Read over the
Syllabus
ü
The signoff page must be returned by Thursday; however,
if you return it Wednesday with both sets of signatures you will
receive extra credit.
ü
If I do not receive your signoff sheet, you will receive zeros
on assignments until I receive your sheet!
Skyward passwords and assignments--regularly check Skyward for accurate grade input. Usernames and passwords are now the same as your computer login.
Getting Started:
Log onto your computers
Permanent seating
arrangements TODAY!
Mapping Network Drives
Create a folder within rm108users (Last Name First Name)
Create a class website link on your Desktop
Add the class website as a Favorite
Setting Up Printers--Install
sh108 K3920 printer
Jan. 24
PowerPoint Chapter 4
Assignment:
Step-by-Steps--Pgs. 211-256
ü Open the Birding PowerPoint from the shared drive and then SAVE AS (LastName) Backyard Birding to your user folder PowerPoint Chapter 4
ü Do NOT print on page 255
Wednesday
Jan. 25
Step-By-Steps--DUE
ü Drop your LastName Backyard Birding PowerPoint into the DropBox.
ü Grab a grading rubric from my desk.
ü Fill out the self grading rubric. READ THE DIRECTIONS.
End of Chapter Assignment:
In the Lab #2--Pg. 265
Save As--LastName Five Ways We Use Satellites
Jan. 26
Syllabus Due
End of Chapter Assignment
DUE and Grading Rubric:
In the Lab #2--Pg. 265
ü Drop your LastName Five Ways We Use Satellite PowerPoint into the DropBox.
ü Grab a grading rubric from my desk.
ü Fill out the self grading rubric. READ THE DIRECTIONS.
PowerPoint Chapter 5
Assignment:
Step-by-Steps--Pgs. 275-321
ü Create a folder before you start. You will be saving multiple versions of the PowerPoint. Name your folder--LastName Ch. 5 Mayan PowerPoints
ü Save your PowerPoint as--LastName Mayan Final
ü There are multiple times that you will save. Make sure you are reading and following directions closely!!!
ü Save As--LastName Mayans Final Show (pg. 306--PowerPoint Show)
ü Save As--LastName Mayans SmartArt (pg. 307--SmartArt as JPEG)
ü Save As--LastName Mayans Previous Version (pg. 310)
ü Save As--LastName Mayans Final Duplicate (pg. 312-317--Marked as Final and Password set)
ü On Pages 279-281--Do not print comments
ü On Pages 308-309--Skip the Package a Presentation for Storage on CD section
ü On Page 321-Do not print
Jan. 27
PowerPoint Chapter 5
Assignment:
Step-by-Steps--Pgs. 275-321
ü Create a folder before you start. You will be saving multiple versions of the PowerPoint. Name your folder--LastName Ch. 5 Mayan PowerPoints
ü Save your PowerPoint as--LastName Mayan Final
ü There are multiple times that you will save. Make sure you are reading and following directions closely!!!
ü Save As--LastName Mayans Final Show (pg. 306--PowerPoint Show)
ü Save As--LastName Mayans SmartArt (pg. 307--SmartArt as JPEG)
ü Save As--LastName Mayans Previous Version (pg. 310)
ü Save As--LastName Mayans Final Duplicate (pg. 312-317--Marked as Final and Password set)
ü On Pages 279-281--Do not print comments
ü On Pages 308-309--Skip the Package a Presentation for Storage on CD section
ü On Page 321-Do not print
Jan. 30
Assignment
DUE and Grading Rubric:
PowerPoint Chapter 6
Assignment:
Step-by-Steps--Pgs.339-392
ü Open Step-By-Step Data File PowerPoint from the Shared Drive and start on page 346
ü
Copy the Additional Motivation PowerPoint and
Workout Journal from the Shared Drive
to your User folder
You will be linking to these within
the project!
ü Add a Header/Footer
ü Save your PowerPoint as--LastName Exercise Motivation
ü Print as Handouts--6 per page
Jan. 31
PowerPoint Chapter 6
Assignment:
Step-by-Steps--Pgs.339-392
ü Open Step-By-Step Data File PowerPoint from the Shared Drive and start on page 346
ü
Copy the Additional Motivation PowerPoint and
Workout Journal from the Shared Drive
to your User folder
You will be linking to these within
the project!
ü Add a Header/Footer
ü Save your PowerPoint as--LastName Exercise Motivation
ü Print as Handouts--6 per page
WednesdayFeb. 1
Assignment DUE and Grading Rubric:
Step-by-Steps
ü Drop your entire PowerPoint Chapter 6 folder into the DropBox.
ü I need to be able to view your Exercise Motivation PowerPoint and the Additional Motivation PowerPoint
ü Grab a grading rubric from my desk.
ü Fill out the self grading rubric. READ THE DIRECTIONS.
Review for PowerPoint Test:
PowerPoint Practice Test Questions--Work Day
ü Open PowerPoint Practice Test Questions--these questions cover chapters 4-6
ü You may work collaboratively with a partner--AKA...1 other person :)
ü This means you are NOT giving or taking answers...You are working together to find the answers!
ü This will be graded based on accuracy, so please make sure you look up answers you do not know!
Feb. 2
Review for PowerPoint Test
DROPPED :
PowerPoint Practice Test Questions--Work Day
Review for PowerPoint Test :
PowerPoint KAHOOT!
PowerPoint Practice Test Questions GRADING
ü In class grading after Kahoot!
ü Print out a hard copy of your questions and staple together if needed.
ü You will need a colored pen or pencil as you will be grading each others assignment.
PowerPoint Online Study Resources
ü Book's accompanied website with study resources...http://www.cengagebrain.com/
PowerPoint Test:
PowerPoint Chapters 4-6
http://www.certiport.com/Portal/desktopdefault.aspx?page=common/pagelibrary/mos-ppt-objectives.html
Feb. 7
Assignment
Introduction:
Search Engines
ü View and Read Understanding Internet Searching PowerPoint
ü Open the assignment template and requirements
ü Open the assignment example for more clarification on how to fill out the above template.
Resources:
ü Search Engines for Beginners--find the right search engine for you
Wednesday
Feb. 8
Assignment:
Search Engines
PowerPoint Certification Exam Testing during ELO--Starts at 1:10!
Feb. 9
Assignment Due:
Search Engines
ü Drop your Search Engine Word Document
Assignment:
Complete each website search challenge and test your new found knowledge!
Use the snipping tool to screenshot each screen when you have the correct answer submitted and paste into a Word document.
ü You may work with a partner
Feb. 10
Assignment:
Complete each website search challenge .
Assignment/Homework:
When you finish do some research on Website Validity before tomorrow.
http://www.whoishostingthis.com/resources/evaluating-web-resources/ --A quick 60 second look at website validity
Watch the following videos on evaluating websites: If you need headphones, please borrow a pair.
Feb. 13
Assignment:
Web Evaluation Class Group Activity
Feb. 14
Assignment:
Web Evaluation
Wednesday
Feb. 15
Assignment DUE:
Web Evaluation
ü Drop your 3 PDFs
Extra Credit DUE tomorrow:
Web Evaluation
ü Find a well put together hoax website that was not covered in either video or our assignment.
ü Find a well put together website that was not covered in either video.
ü Evaluate both websites using the evaluation form and give/cite a lot of supporting evidence--I might use this site next year :)
Homework Assignment:
South Dakota Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies
Are there federal laws that apply to bullying?
Feb. 16
Video:
Cyberbullying Video
Assignment:
Guided video questions
ü Located on my desk. You will turn in these questions for a grade, so don't lose them :)
Feb. 17
Video:
Cyberbullying Video
Feb. 20
No School!!
Tuesday
Feb. 21
Video:
Cyberbullying Video
After the Movie
Assignment:
ü Turn in your Guided Questions to the assignment basket.
ü Class discussion
Assignment Intro:
Digital Citizenship
ü Open and read the Digital Citizenship project requirements
ü Read The 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship to further your understanding of each category
ü Come to class next time knowing:
ü What category you would like to create your presentation on?
ü If that one is taken, what is your backup category?
ü Who would you want for a partner?
ü Remember to pick someone you trust and can work collaboratively with...that isn't always your BFF. Sometimes when choosing friends for partners you tend to spend more time off-task!
Feb. 22
Assignment:
Digital Citizenship
ü Gather information and start creating your PowerPoint presentation
ü There are tons of resources on the rm108shared drive
ü I also have a couple of Digital Citizenship textbooks you can use during class time.
ü Project rubrics are also located on the rm108shared drive
Feb. 23
Assignment:
Digital Citizenship
Feb. 24
Assignment:
Digital Citizenship
Feb. 27
Assignment:
Digital Citizenship
Tuesday
Feb. 28
Assignment PowerPoint DUE:
Digital Citizenship
Assignment after PowerPoint is dropped:
ü Create/save multiple copies of the Peer Evaluation PDF, which is located on the shared drive, into your rm108user folder.
ü Save the different evaluation copies as Your LastName, Presenter(s) Name(s) Peer Evaluation
ü You will be evaluating every group's presentations starting tomorrow; therefore, you will need to have multiple copies of the Peer Evaluation PDF form ready to go as to not waste time.
WednesdayMarch 1
Assignment:
Digital Citizenship Presentations
ü 4 presenters (groups) per "normal length" day
ü If you don't present the highest grade you can receive is a 50%
March 2
Assignment:
Digital Citizenship Presentations
ü 4 presenters (groups) per "normal length" day
ü If you don't present the highest grade you can receive is a 50%
March 3
Assignment:
Digital Citizenship Presentations--Finish
ü Complete Partner Evaluation
ü Drop all Peer Evaluations--there is a folder for each group in the DropBox
March 6
Assignment:
Digital Citizenship Evaluations
ü Complete Partner Evaluation
ü Drop all Peer Evaluations--there is a folder for each group in the DropBox
CNBC Facebook Obsession video
Tuesday
March 7
Excel Chapter 4
Assignment:
Step-by-Steps--Pgs. 210-261
ü Save As (LastName) FCU At Home Financial Tools
ü
Add Header/Footer
ü Pages 247--DO NOT SET BLACK AND WHITE
ü
Pages 250
Print as
PDFs
with the following names to your
Excel Ch. 4 folder.
ü (LastName) Mortgage_Payment
ü (LastName) Interest_Schedule
ü (LastName) Amortization_Schedule
ü (LastName) Financial_Tools
Wednesday
March 8
Assignment:
Step-by-Steps--Pgs. 210-261
March 9
Assignment DUE and Grading Rubric:
Step-by-Steps--Pgs. 210-261
ü Drop your (LastName) FCU At Home Financial Tools Excel spreadsheet along with all 4 PDFs created on page 250
ü Grab a grading rubric from my desk.
ü Fill out the self grading rubric. READ THE DIRECTIONS.
March 10
Excel Chapter 5
Assignment:
Step-by-Steps--Pg.275-331
ü Save As (LastName) Williams Franchise Holdings Consolidated
ü Do NOT print on pages 320-322.
March 13
Assignment:
Step-by-Steps--Pg.275-331
Tuesday
March 14
Assignment Grading Rubric:
Step-by-Steps--Pgs. Pg.275-331
ü Drop your (LastName) Williams Franchise Holdings Consolidated
ü Grab a grading rubric from my desk.
ü Fill out the self grading rubric. READ THE DIRECTIONS.
Excel Chapter 6
Assignment:
Step-by-Steps--Pg.346-395
ü Save As (LastName) Coastal Realty Agent Commission Table
ü
Add Header/Footer
ü Print as PDFs with the following names to your Excel Ch. 5 folder.
ü Page 367--(LastName) Table Section
ü Page 390--(LastName) Coastal Realty Agent Commission Table
ü STOP on page 390 after you print as a PDF
Wednesday
March 15
Assignment:
Step-by-Steps--Pg.346-395
March 16
Assignment DUE and Grading Rubric:
Step-by-Steps--Pgs. 346-395
ü Drop your (LastName) Coastal Realty Agent Commission Table Excel spreadsheet along with all 2 PDFs created on page 367 and 390
ü Grab a grading rubric from my desk.
ü Fill out the self grading rubric. READ THE DIRECTIONS.
March 17
Assignment:
In the Lab #1--Pg.401-402
ü Save As (LastName) City Market Complete
ü
Add Header/Footer
ü Make sure you fill in the Total section. It should be MAX, MAX, COUNT
March 20
Assignment DUE
and Grading Rubric:
In the Lab #1--Pg.401-402
ü Save As (LastName) City Market Complete
ü
Add Header/Footer
ü Make sure you fill in the Total section. It should be MAX, MAX, COUNT
Tuesday
March 21
Assignment--Review for PowerPoint Test:
Excel Practice Test Questions
ü Open Excel Practice Test Questions--these questions cover chapters 4-6
ü You may work collaboratively with a partner--AKA...1 other person :)
ü This means you are NOT giving or taking answers...You are working together to find the answers!
ü This will be graded based on accuracy, so please make sure you look up answers you do not know!
Extra Credit Opportunities:
Excel Chapter 4 Your Turn #1--Retiring Student Loan Debt--Page 271
ü You may work with a partner!
Excel Chapter 6 Your Turn #1--Creating a Grade Book--Page 405
ü You may work with a partner!
Assignment--DROPPED
for period 8:
Excel Practice Test Questions
Wednesday
March 22
Assignment--DROPPED:
Excel Practice Test Questions
Assignment:
Scholarship Table
ü Open Alternate End of Chapter Assignment PDF from the 108shared
ü Open Apply 6-1 Scholarship Table workbook from the 108shared
ü Save As (LastName) Scholarship Table Complete
ü Drop assignment when complete
Extra Credit DUE
March 23
Review for Excel Unit Test :
Excel KAHOOT!
Excel Practice Test Questions
ü In class grading after Kahoot!
ü Print out a hard copy of your questions and staple together if needed.
ü You will need a colored pen or pencil as you will be grading each others assignment.
Excel Online Study Resources
ü Book's accompanied website with study resources...http://www.cengagebrain.com/
March 24
Excel Unit Test:
Excel Chapters 4 & 6
Start Word Chapter 4
March 27
Word Chapter 4
Assignment:
Step-by-Steps--Pg. 202-261
ü Page 211--Save As (LastName) Paw Ridge Title Page
ü Page 221--Save As (LastName) Paw Ridge Sales Proposal
ü DO NOT PRINT on Page 225
ü DO NOT PRINT on Page 260
Tuesday
March 28
Assignment:
Step-by-Steps--Pg. 202-261
ü Save As (LastName) Paw Ridge Sales Proposal
ü DO NOT PRINT on Page 225
ü DO NOT PRINT on Page 260
Wednesday
March 29
Assignment DUE and Grading Rubric:
Step-by-Steps--Pg. 202-261
ü Drop (LastName) Paw Ridge Sales Proposal
ü Grab a grading rubric from my desk.
ü Fill out the self grading rubric. READ THE DIRECTIONS.
Assignment/Homework:
End of Chapter
Questionsü Open the end of chapter questions and complete
ü Homework if not completed during class time.
March 30
Assignment:
End of Chapter Questions
ü Print and submit end of chapter questions
Assignment:
End of Chapter Assignment
ü Save As (LastName) School Redistricting
ü Emboss Effect no longer exists....skip!
ü
Want to work on at home or have more detailed instruction?
click here for online steps
March 31
Assignment DUE and Grading Rubric:
End of Chapter Assignment
ü Drop your (LastName) School Redistricting Proposal
ü Grab a grading rubric from my desk.
ü Fill out the self grading rubric. READ THE DIRECTIONS.
IF you finish, work on the Extra Credit or start WD Ch. 6
April 3
Word Chapter 6
Assignment:
Step-by-Steps
--Pgs. 338-394ü DO NOT PRINT on Page 343
ü Page 344--Use your name instead of Jordan Taylor Green
ü Page 349--Create a folder (LastName) Job Hunting save all assignment files in this folder.
ü Page 349--Save As (LastName) Cover Letter
ü Page 355--Save the data source as (LastName) Prospective Employers into your Job Hunting folder!
ü Page 358--Use today's date
ü Page 367--Use your name instead of Jordan Green
ü Page 368-369--Skip printing field codes
ü Page 372--Print the letter for Sergeant Lin
ü Page 373--Save As (LastName) Merged Letters
ü Page 384--Save As (LastName) Mailing Labels
ü Add Header--FirstName, LastName, Period #
ü Print Labels--Page 384--Add header first :)
ü
Page 385--Complete all 10 non-red steps!
Save As
(LastName)
Envelopes
ü Use the size 10 envelope
ü Use your name and the return address the book gave you for the cover letter.
ü DO NOT PRINT--Steps 9 and 10
ü Page 389--Save As (LastName) Potential Employer Directory
ü Page 393--Save As (LastName) Potential Employer Directory Listing
ü Add Header--FirstName, LastName, Period #
ü Print Directory Listing
April 4
CLASS MEET IN THE THEATER--SMARTER BALANCE TESTING IN LABS FOR JUNIORS
Wednesday
April 5
CLASS MEET IN THE THEATER--SMARTER BALANCE TESTING IN LABS FOR JUNIORS
April 6
Assignment:
Step-by-Steps
--Pgs. 338-394April 7
Assignment DUE and Grading Rubric:
Step-by-Steps--Pgs. 306-369
ü Grab a grading rubric from my desk.
ü Fill out the self grading rubric. READ THE DIRECTIONS.
Assignment:
In the Lab #2
ü Create a folder (LastName) Booster Club save the following items:
ü
Want to work on at home or have more detailed instruction?
click here for online steps
ü Save As (LastName) Booster Club Form Letter
ü Use your name as the author (writer) of the letter so your name will be on the printed copy.
ü Set line spacing to 1 and Before/After spacing to 0 then start typing the letter
ü Themes--Booster Club Theme from 108Shared
ü Print David Goldberg
ü Save As (LastName) Booster Club.mdb
ü Save As (LastName) Booster Club Envelopes
ü Save As (LastName) Booster Club Directory
ü Save As (LastName) Booster Club Labels
April 10
Assignment DUE and Grading Rubric:
In the Lab #2
ü Drop your (LastName) Booster Club folder
ü Grab a grading rubric from my desk.
ü Fill out the self grading rubric. READ THE DIRECTIONS.
Assignment/Homework
Assignment:
Word Chapter 6 Questions
ü Open the questions and then print.
Extra Credit:
Word Chapter 5--Lab #2--Pages 331-332
ü This might require you to read through the chapter to find out how to do certain things :)
Word Chapter 6--Your Turn #1--Pages 405-406
Tuesday
April 11
Assignment DUE:
Word Chapter 6 Questions
ü Print and hand into the assignment basket beginning of class
Word Chapter 7
Assignment:
Step-by-Steps
--Pgs. 410-464ü Save As (LastName) Campus Post Newsletter
ü Page 424--Picture is located on the shared drive
ü Page 452--Use your last name instead of Student
ü Page 462--Art border is the 5th border from the bottom
ü Page 463--Do NOT print.
April 12
Assignment :
Step-by-Steps
--Pgs. 410-464ü Save As (LastName) Campus Post Newsletter
Word KAHOOT!
Word Online Study Resources
ü Book's accompanied website with study resources...http://www.cengagebrain.com/
April 13
Assignment Grading Rubric:
Step-by-Steps--
Pgs. 410-464ü Drop your (LastName) Campus Post Newsletter
ü Grab a grading rubric from my desk.
ü Fill out the self grading rubric. READ THE DIRECTIONS.
Word Unit Test:
Word Chapters 4, 6, &
7
April 14
No School!!
April 17
No School!!
Tuesday
April 18
FREE DAY!!
Extra Credit DUE:
Word Chapter 5--Lab #2
--Pages 331-332Word Chapter 6--Your Turn #1
--Pages 405-406April 19
Assignment:
Digital Storytelling is the modern expression of the ancient art of storytelling. Digital stories derive their power by weaving images, music, and narrative together; thereby, giving deep dimension and vivid color to characters, situations, experiences, and insights. Tell your story now digitally!
~Leslie Rule, Digital Storytelling Association
Digital Poetry
ü We will be telling our story in the form of Poetry!
ü Open and Read the directions.
Resources:
ü http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/poetry_engine.htm#
ü http://www.powerpoetry.org/content/tips-writing-ballad-poem
ü http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Write-Poetry/step1/
Assignment/Homework:
ü Have your poems completed and typed in a Word Document before class time Thursday.
ü BRING HEADPHONES--you will need them for the entire project
April 20
Assignment:
Digital Poetry
ü Start finding and saving pictures that match the feel/words of your poem.
ü Save everything into your Digital Poetry folder (pictures, music, voice)
ü Open Movie Maker
ü Save as (Last Name) Digital Poem
April 21
Assignment:
Digital Poetry
ü Start importing pictures into Movie Maker
ü Add transitions and video effects to make your video dynamic and visually appealing.
ü Adding transitions will effect the timing of your video. Complete transitions before adding titles!
April 24
Assignment:
Digital Poetry
ü Finish importing pictures into Movie Maker
ü Add titles and credits to enhance your video and give credit where credit is due!
ü Adding transitions will effect the timing of your video. Complete transitions before adding titles!
ü Record your voice reading the poem line by line.
ü Watch the Using the Voice Recorders video on the Shared Drive.
ü Insert onto your timeline and align with your pictures.
Tuesday
April 25
Assignment
DUE:
Digital Poetry
ü Search the 108shared drive for instrumental music or bring your own. Save to your rm108user Digital Poetry folder.
ü Import the instrumental music into Movie Maker
ü Export your Video--save as (Last Name) Final Digital Poetry
ü Double check the rubric on the shared drive to make sure you have met all of the requirements.
ü Complete the rubric from the shared drive. Then print and submit it to the assignment basket.
ü Drop your (Last Name) Final Digital Poetry
Homework:
Preparing for the Google Unit
ü Print Google Permission Sheet and bring back tomorrow!!
ü If I don't have your Google Permission Sheet you will receive zeros on all Google assignments until I receive it.
ü Read Why kids don't do their homework--funny read :)
http://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/education/benefits.html
ü Bring headphones to use during the entire unit
Wednesday
April 26
Assignment:
ü Turn in your Google Permission Sheet
Assignment:
ü Sign in to your Google Account and navigate to Gmail
ü Add a new contact, shclarkbritneyict2@gmail.com
ü All assignments will be emailed here from now on
ü Play around and start customizing your Gmail to best suite you! Read through the links below:
ü Understanding the Different Parts of the Email
Assignment
DUE:
ü Take the Google quiz
ü Use the snipping tool to copy and save your results
ü After the quiz--
ü Open Gmail, Compose a New email message Titled LastName Quiz Results P. #
ü Attach the snipped image and send the email to me! shclarkbritneyict2@gmail.com
April 27
Assignment:
ü Watch Google documentary video (43 minutes)
April 28
Introduction:
Staying Connected with Google Gmail
ü Watch Google Introduction to Gmail Part 1 Video (YouTube-13 minutes)
ü Watch Google Sending and Receiving Emails (YouTube-13 minutes)
ü Watch Google How to Change Email Subject on Reply or Forward (YouTube-2 minutes)
Using Etiquette with Google Gmail
ü Watch 7 Email Etiquette Tips (About.com-2 minutes)
ü Read Email Etiquette
ü Understanding the Different Parts of the Email
Assignments
DUE:
ü Open Gmail, Compose a New email message Titled LastName Email Etiquette Assignment P. #
ü Emailed response to Teachers email request Writing an Email Request Additional assignment--will be sent via email
May 1
Introduction:
Staying Connected with Google Gmail
ü
Watch Google Email Organization and Labels (YouTube-10 minutes)ü
Watch Google Gmail Labs (YouTube-7 minutes)
Assignment:
ü Customize your Google Gmail to incorporate 3 labs of your choice.
More information on Labs: http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/introducing-gmail-labs.html
ü Email me and tell me what 3 labs you selected and answer the following questions for each lab you chose!
ü Why did you select that particular lab?
ü How will it help you with Gmail?
ü Where do you see it helping you the most? School, activities/sports, personal, etc... WHY/HOW?
ü Open Gmail, Compose a New email message Titled LastName Labs Assignment P.#
ü Make sure you follow email etiquette when emailing your response to me.
ü Browse through the multitude of Google Products at http://www.google.com/into/en/about/products/
ü Email me your top 3 favorite products and a brief description of what they are and what they do.
ü A brief description of what they are and what they do.
ü Why you chose that particular Product over all others?
ü When would you use them most? School, activities/sports, personal, etc...
ü Open Gmail, Compose a New email message Titled LastName Products Assignment P.#
ü Make sure you follow email etiquette when emailing your response to me.
Homework Assignment:
ü Track your time on this Word Document template for 3 days (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
ü We will work on time management later on in the week utilizing Google Calendar
May 2
Staying Connected with Google Gmail
Assignment DUE:
ü Customize your Google Gmail to incorporate 3 Labs of your choice.
More information on Labs: http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/introducing-gmail-labs.html
ü Email me and tell me what 3 labs you selected and answer the following questions for each lab you chose!
ü Why did you select that particular lab?
ü How will it help you with Gmail?
ü Where do you see it helping you the most? School, activities/sports, personal, etc... WHY/HOW?
ü Open Gmail, Compose a New email message titled LastName Labs Assignment P.#
ü Make sure you follow email etiquette when emailing your response to me.
ü Browse through the multitude of Google Products at http://www.google.com/intl/en/about/products/
ü Email me your top 3 favorite products and a brief description of what they are and what they do.
ü A brief description of what they are and what they do.
ü Why you chose that particular Product over all others?
ü When would you use them most? School, activities/sports, personal, etc...
ü Open Gmail, Compose a New email message titled LastName Products Assignment P.#
ü Make sure you follow email etiquette when emailing your response to me.
ü Customize your Google Gmail to incorporate a Label.
More information on Labs: https://support.google.com/mail/answer/118708?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
ü Utilize the label...(organize your inbox!)
ü Snip/screenshot a picture of the label being utilized.
ü Open Gmail, Compose a New email message titled LastName Label Utilized Assignment P.#
Assignment:
ü Watch Google Calendar Intro and Interface (YouTube-10 minutes)
Wednesday
May 3
Introduction:
Utilize Your Time Wisely with Google Calendar
ü Why Google Calendar
ü Watch Google Creating and Editing Events (YouTube-18 minutes)
ü Watch Google Insert Calendar Invitation in Gmail Message (YouTube-2 minutes)
ü Read up on Time Management.
ü Read Top 10 Time Management Tips
Assignment:
ü
Read through your Track Your Time sheet that you completed.
Knowing what you know now about Time Management Tips.
ü Email me the top 3 most useful tips for you and why
ü Open Gmail, Compose a New email message Titled LastName Time Management Assignment P. #
Calendar
Assignment:
ü Now using Google Calendar
ü Create your class schedule by entering each class as an Event onto your LastName School Calendar
ü Make sure you set it up to be reoccurring and repeats until the end of the year(Don't forget to modify for early release Wednesdays!)
ü Each class should have its' own color
ü Where: SHS Room #, Description: Class Description and Teacher's Name
ü Add your Final Testing days as well
May 4
ASSIGNMENT DUE
ü Track your time for 3 days (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
Assignment:
ü Google Calendar
ü Create two other calendars for different events/categories (@least 2) to help you manage your time outside of school
ü Include start and end times, where, and brief descriptions for EVERY event.
ü Import at least 2 different preset calendars from different categories--browse interesting calendars
ü Enable Event Flairs and add flairs to some events (http://eventflairs.appspot.com/)
ü Enable a Lab of your choice
ü Add your birthday to your School Calendar & set it up so it repeats yearly--add birth year to description--add the cake event flair
ü Share all calendars with me...a specific user (How to Share)
ü Food for thought Syncing Calendars with Mobile Devices (YouTube-6 minutes)
May 5
Assignment:
ü Google Calendar
Homework Assignment:
ü Watch Google Creating Documents in Google Drive Tutorial (YouTube-16 minutes)
May 8
Assignment DUE:
ü Google Calendar
ü Fill out the Rubric for Google Calendar
Introduction:
Creating Presentations with Google Slides
Assignment:
ü Google Slides--Create a 7 slide presentation about yourself
1. Title Slide
2. Introduction/Outline slide
3. Slide about your Family
4. Slide about your School
5. Slide about your Hobbies
6. Slide about your Future Plans
7. Slide concluding your presentation
ü Make sure you have a graphic on EVERY slide
ü WordArt for Title slide
ü Include 2 shapes on slides (fit slide, not random)
ü Use 2 different font types
ü Each slide needs to have a different non-distracting transition effect applied
ü Apply a basic, non-distracting custom animation to each photo throughout the presentation and at least 1 set of text
May 9
Assignment:
Google Slides
Wednesday
May 10
Assignment DUE:
ü Google Slides
ü To submit--File|Email as an Attachment in PowerPoint format to me
ü Fill out the Rubric for Google Slides
Introduction:
Creating Documents with Google Docs
ü Create an argumentative essay using Google Docs
May 11
Assignment:
ü Google Docs
May 12
Assignment:
ü Google Docs
3. Create a Works Cited page using Easybib.com
4. Share and Comment on another classmates--Once you receive an email notifying you that your essay has been reviewed make necessary changes
May 15
Assignment DUE:
ü Google Docs
6. Complete the Rubric--print and submit to the assignment basket
Introduction:
Creating a Spreadsheet with Google Spreadsheets
Assignment:
ü Lemonade Stand Spreadsheet
May 16
Assignment:
ü Lemonade Stand
May 17
Assignment:
ü Lemonade Stand
May 18
Assignment
DUE:
ü Lemonade Stand--Self Evaluation, Submitting and Grading
ü Go over the rubric and double check your work before you submit your project.
ü Complete the Grading Rubric for your Lemonade Stand Project.
ü Email me information with how well you and your partner worked together. Scale of 1 to 10.
ü A 1 stating that you did not work well together. You did all or most of the work.
ü A 10 stating that you did work well together. You shared responsibility and contributed equally.
Assignment:
ü Lemonade Stand--
ü Complete Evaluation Rubric for 2 different groups--I will inform you who you will evaluate
May 19
Introduction:
Fun with Story Starters using Google Sites
Assignment:
May 22
Assignment:
ü Story Starters
Deactivate your Google Account--snip or print the screen when you are done.
ü If you have questions about deactivating your account, please read through the agreement you signed at the beginning of the unit.
May 23
The review exam will
be activated on 5/10 for student's to take outside of
class time!!
You can take the review exam as many times as you want before the finals
start.
You are also able to check your answers as you go
and all progress will be saved from one session to the next.
Sign
into ExamView like you normally would to take a test.
Your password for the review is password.
Happy Studying! :)
May 24
Period 3 9:55-11:25
Lunch 11:25-12:35
Period 5 12:40-2:10
Make-up 2:10-3:30
May 25
Period 6 9:55-11:25
Lunch 11:25-12:35
Period 4 12:40-2:10
Make-up 2:10-3:30
May 26
Period 8 9:55-11:25