Computer Applications

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Wednesday
Aug. 30

Introduction:

Read over the Syllabus

  • The signoff page must be returned by Friday; however, if you return it tomorrow with both sets of signatures you will receive extra credit.

  • If I do not receive your signoff sheet, you will receive zeros on assignments until I receive your sheet!

Discuss the structure of the course (GMetrix, Certifications in Adv. Apps, Homework, Testing, etc.)

Skyward passwords and assignments--Guidance Office or Ask me :)

Permanent seating arrangements TODAY!--Keep in mind I lecture from the back of the room

Thursday
Aug. 31

File Management & Getting Started:

Log into your computers

Mapping Network Drives--we will do this together the first time

Create a folder within rm108users (Last Name First Name)

Create a shortcut to your rm108users drive on the desktop

Create folders within your rm108user folder

Create a class website link on your Desktop

Add the class website as a Favorite

Setting Up Printers--Install sh108 K3920 printer--Update to default printer

Pin Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, & GMetrix to the Start Menu

Friday
Sept. 2

Operating Systems

Mac vs. PC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5BZou6C01w

Standards:

FT5.1-Demonstrate knowledge of features in the operating system

FT5.2-Analyze operating system capabilities and restrictions

Learning Target:

Students will understand differences between operating systems.

Students will create a presentation showcasing the capabilities, restrictions and features of the different operating systems.

Syllabus Due

If I do NOT receive a signed syllabus today, you will not be able to complete the following assignments

   

Monday
Sept. 4

No School for Everyone

Tuesday
Sept. 5

Operating Systems

Mac vs. PC

Standards:

FT5.1-Demonstrate knowledge of features in the operating system

FT5.2-Analyze operating system capabilities and restrictions

Learning Target:

Students will understand differences between operating systems.

Students will create a presentation showcasing the capabilities, restrictions and features of the different operating systems.

Wednesday
Sept. 6

Operating Systems

Mac vs. PC

Standards:

FT5.1-Demonstrate knowledge of features in the operating system

FT5.2-Analyze operating system capabilities and restrictions

Learning Target:

Students will understand differences between operating systems.

Students will create a presentation showcasing the capabilities, restrictions and features of the different operating systems.

Thursday
Sept. 7

 PreTest

  • Administered through a computer program called GMetrix

  • Must be made-up if absent or newly transferred.

  • A student account will be created in class.

Friday
Sept. 8

 PreTest

Monday
Sept. 11

 Word Chapter 1 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT1.1-Modify and manipulate paragraphs and paragraph formatting

FT1.3-Customize document formatting

FT1.6-Format characters

FT1.7-Use Help features

Learning Target:

Students will be able to identify and demonstrate how to format various elements of text.

Tuesday
Sept.
12

 Word Chapter 1 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT1.1-Modify and manipulate paragraphs and paragraph formatting

FT1.3-Customize document formatting

FT1.6-Format characters

FT1.7-Use Help features

Learning Target:

Students will be able to identify and demonstrate how to format various elements of text.

Wednesday
Sept. 13

 Word Chapter 1 Application Project

Standards:

FT1.1-Modify and manipulate paragraphs and paragraph formatting

FT1.3-Customize document formatting

FT1.6-Format characters

FT1.7-Use Help features

Learning Target:

Students will be able to identify and demonstrate how to format various elements of text.

Assignment:

In The Lab #1

Save As: LastName Commodity Trading Flyer

Save Location: rm108users Word Chapter 1 folder

Picture Location: rm108shared | Classes | Computer Applications | Word | Harvest

Adjustments: Step #20--do not update address, instead update "Jansen" of Jansen Investments to your last name

Thursday
Sept. 14

Word Chapter 1 Application Project

Standards:

FT1.1-Modify and manipulate paragraphs and paragraph formatting

FT1.3-Customize document formatting

FT1.6-Format characters

FT1.7-Use Help features

Learning Target:

Students will be able to identify and demonstrate how to format various elements of text.

Assignment:

In The Lab #1

Save As: LastName Commodity Trading Flyer

Save Location: rm108users Word Chapter 1 folder

Picture Location: rm108shared | Classes | Computer Applications | Word | Harvest

Adjustments: Step #20--do not update address, instead update "Jansen" of Jansen Investments to your last name

Friday
Sept. 16

Word Chapter 1 Practice Exam using GMetrix

We will go over how the testing mode differs from training mode and it will give you a chance to review!

 

 

Monday
Sept. 18

Word Chapter 1 Exam using GMetrix

Standards:

FT1.1-Modify and manipulate paragraphs and paragraph formatting

FT1.3-Customize document formatting

FT1.6-Format characters

FT1.7-Use Help features

Learning Target:

Students will be able to identify and demonstrate how to format various elements of text.

Tuesday
Sept. 19

Word Chapter 2 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT1.1-Modify and manipulate paragraphs and paragraph formatting

FT1.3-Customize document formatting

FT1.5-Create and use features of word processing software

FT1.6-Format characters

FT1.7-Use Help features

Learning Target:

Students will be able to edit and insert citations, sources, footnotes and header/footer.

Wednesday
Sept. 20

Word Chapter 2 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT1.1-Modify and manipulate paragraphs and paragraph formatting

FT1.3-Customize document formatting

FT1.5-Create and use features of word processing software

FT1.6-Format characters

FT1.7-Use Help features

Learning Target:

Students will be able to edit and insert citations, sources, footnotes and header/footer.

Thursday
Sept. 2
1

Word Chapter 2 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT1.1-Modify and manipulate paragraphs and paragraph formatting

FT1.3-Customize document formatting

FT1.5-Create and use features of word processing software

FT1.6-Format characters

FT1.7-Use Help features

Learning Target:

Students will be able to edit and insert citations, sources, footnotes and header/footer.

Friday
Sept. 22

 Word Chapter 2 Application Project

Standards:

FT1.1-Modify and manipulate paragraphs and paragraph formatting

FT1.3-Customize document formatting

FT1.5-Create and use features of word processing software

FT1.6-Format characters

FT1.7-Use Help features

Learning Target:

Students will be able to edit and insert citations, sources, footnotes and header/footer.

Assignment:

In The Lab #1

Save As: LastName Two-Step Verification Paper

Save Location: rm108users Word Chapter 2 folder

Adjustments: Step #1--Use your name, our class information and today's date.

   
Monday
Sept. 25

Word Chapter 2 Application Project

Standards:

FT1.1-Modify and manipulate paragraphs and paragraph formatting

FT1.3-Customize document formatting

FT1.5-Create and use features of word processing software

FT1.6-Format characters

FT1.7-Use Help features

Learning Target:

Students will be able to edit and insert citations, sources, footnotes and header/footer.

Assignment:

In The Lab #1

Save As: LastName Two-Step Verification Paper

Save Location: rm108users Word Chapter 2 folder

Adjustments: Step #1--Use your name, our class information and today's date.

Tuesday
Sept. 26

Word Chapter 2 Application Project

Standards:

FT1.1-Modify and manipulate paragraphs and paragraph formatting

FT1.3-Customize document formatting

FT1.5-Create and use features of word processing software

FT1.6-Format characters

FT1.7-Use Help features

Learning Target:

Students will be able to edit and insert citations, sources, footnotes and header/footer.

Assignment:

In The Lab #1

Save As: LastName Two-Step Verification Paper

Save Location: rm108users Word Chapter 2 folder

Adjustments: Step #1--Use your name, our class information and today's date.

Wednesday
Sept. 27

Word Chapter 2 Exam using GMetrix

Standards:

FT1.1-Modify and manipulate paragraphs and paragraph formatting

FT1.3-Customize document formatting

FT1.5-Create and use features of word processing software

FT1.6-Format characters

FT1.7-Use Help features

Learning Target:

Students will be able to edit and insert citations, sources, footnotes and header/footer.

Thursday
Sept. 28

Word Chapter 3 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT1.1-Modify and manipulate paragraphs and paragraph formatting

FT1.2-Use table to enhance documents

FT1.3-Customize document formatting

FT1.4-Create a mail merge document (extra credit option)

FT1.5-Create and use features of word processing software

FT1.6-Format characters

FT1.7-Use Help features

Learning Target:

Students will be able to perform customized document formatting (margins/tabs/etc.), insert/modify shapes and pictures, and create and customize tables.

Friday
Sept. 29

Word Chapter 3 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT1.1-Modify and manipulate paragraphs and paragraph formatting

FT1.2-Use table to enhance documents

FT1.3-Customize document formatting

FT1.4-Create a mail merge document (extra credit option)

FT1.5-Create and use features of word processing software

FT1.6-Format characters

FT1.7-Use Help features

Learning Target:

Students will be able to perform customized document formatting (margins/tabs/etc.), insert/modify shapes and pictures, and create and customize tables.

   
Monday
Oct. 2

Word Chapter 3 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT1.1-Modify and manipulate paragraphs and paragraph formatting

FT1.2-Use table to enhance documents

FT1.3-Customize document formatting

FT1.4-Create a mail merge document (extra credit option)

FT1.5-Create and use features of word processing software

FT1.6-Format characters

FT1.7-Use Help features

Learning Target:

Students will be able to perform customized document formatting (margins/tabs/etc.), insert/modify shapes and pictures, and create and customize tables.

Tuesday
Oct. 3

Word Chapter 3 Application Project

Standards:

FT1.1-Modify and manipulate paragraphs and paragraph formatting

FT1.2-Use table to enhance documents

FT1.3-Customize document formatting

FT1.4-Create a mail merge document (extra credit option)

FT1.5-Create and use features of word processing software

FT1.6-Format characters

FT1.7-Use Help features

Learning Target:

Students will be able to perform customized document formatting (margins/tabs/etc.), insert/modify shapes and pictures, and create and customize tables.

Assignment:

In The Lab #2

Save As: LastName Rosewood Letter

Save Location: rm108users Word Chapter 3 folder

Picture Location: rm108shared | Classes | Computer Applications | Word | Rose

Adjustments: Step #3--Change only the salutation to your name.

Wednesday
Oct. 4

Word Chapter 3 Application Project

Standards:

FT1.1-Modify and manipulate paragraphs and paragraph formatting

FT1.2-Use table to enhance documents

FT1.3-Customize document formatting

FT1.4-Create a mail merge document (extra credit option)

FT1.5-Create and use features of word processing software

FT1.6-Format characters

FT1.7-Use Help features

Learning Target:

Students will be able to perform customized document formatting (margins/tabs/etc.), insert/modify shapes and pictures, and create and customize tables.

Assignment:

In The Lab #2

Save As: LastName Rosewood Letter

Save Location: rm108users Word Chapter 3 folder

Picture Location: rm108shared | Classes | Computer Applications | Word | Rose

Adjustments: Step #3--Change only the salutation to your name.

Thursday
Oct. 5

Word Chapter 3 Application Project

Standards:

FT1.1-Modify and manipulate paragraphs and paragraph formatting

FT1.2-Use table to enhance documents

FT1.3-Customize document formatting

FT1.4-Create a mail merge document (extra credit option)

FT1.5-Create and use features of word processing software

FT1.6-Format characters

FT1.7-Use Help features

Learning Target:

Students will be able to perform customized document formatting (margins/tabs/etc.), insert/modify shapes and pictures, and create and customize tables.

Assignment:

In The Lab #2

Save As: LastName Rosewood Letter

Save Location: rm108users Word Chapter 3 folder

Picture Location: rm108shared | Classes | Computer Applications | Word | Rose

Adjustments: Step #3--Change only the salutation to your name.

Friday
Oct. 6

Word Chapter 3 Exam using GMetrix

Standards:

FT1.1-Modify and manipulate paragraphs and paragraph formatting

FT1.2-Use table to enhance documents

FT1.3-Customize document formatting

FT1.4-Create a mail merge document (extra credit option)

FT1.5-Create and use features of word processing software

FT1.6-Format characters

FT1.7-Use Help features

Learning Target:

Students will be able to perform customized document formatting (margins/tabs/etc.), insert/modify shapes and pictures, and create and customize tables.

   
Monday
Oct. 9
No School for Everyone
Tuesday
Oct. 10
No School for Students
Wednesday
Oct. 1
1

PowerPoint Chapter 1 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT3.1-Create a presentation using presentation software

FT3.2-Modify a presentation

FT3.4-Add visual elements

Learning Target:

Students will be able to create a professional presentation using themes, bullets, Word Art, images, visual elements and transitions.

Thursday
Oct. 12

PowerPoint Chapter 1 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT3.1-Create a presentation using presentation software

FT3.2-Modify a presentation

FT3.4-Add visual elements

Learning Target:

Students will be able to create a professional presentation using themes, bullets, Word Art, images, visual elements and transitions.

Friday
Oct. 13

PowerPoint Chapter 1 Exam using GMetrix

Standards:

FT3.1-Create a presentation using presentation software

FT3.2-Modify a presentation

FT3.4-Add visual elements

Learning Target:

Students will be able to create a professional presentation using themes, bullets, Word Art, images, visual elements and transitions.

   
Monday
Oct. 16

PowerPoint Chapter 2 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT3.1-Create a presentation using presentation software

FT3.2-Modify a presentation

FT3.3-Add visual appeal and animation to a presentation

Learning Targets:

Students will be able to modify and enhance a professional presentation using themes, Word Art, images, visual elements and transitions.

Students will be able to print a presentation using various print options.

Tuesday
Oct. 17

PowerPoint Chapter 2 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT3.1-Create a presentation using presentation software

FT3.2-Modify a presentation

FT3.3-Add visual appeal and animation to a presentation

Learning Targets:

Students will be able to modify and enhance a professional presentation using themes, Word Art, images, visual elements and transitions.

Students will be able to print a presentation using various print options.

Wednesday
Oct. 18

PowerPoint Chapter 2 Exam using GMetrix

Standards:

FT3.1-Create a presentation using presentation software

FT3.2-Modify a presentation

FT3.3-Add visual appeal and animation to a presentation

Learning Targets:

Students will be able to modify and enhance a professional presentation using themes, Word Art, images, visual elements and transitions.

Students will be able to print a presentation using various print options.

Thursday
Oct. 19

PowerPoint Chapter 3 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT3.1-Create a presentation using presentation software

FT3.3-Add visual appeal and animation to a presentation

FT3.4-Add visual elements

FT3.5-Share and present professional presentations

Learning Target:

Students will be able to customize and enhance a professional presentation using custom slide show settings, images, visual elements, audio and visual elements and animations.

Friday
Oct. 20

PowerPoint Chapter 3 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT3.1-Create a presentation using presentation software

FT3.3-Add visual appeal and animation to a presentation

FT3.4-Add visual elements

FT3.5-Share and present professional presentations

Learning Target:

Students will be able to customize and enhance a professional presentation using custom slide show settings, images, visual elements, audio and visual elements and animations.

   
Monday
Oct. 2
3

PowerPoint Chapter 3 Exam using GMetrix

Standards:

FT3.1-Create a presentation using presentation software

FT3.3-Add visual appeal and animation to a presentation

FT3.4-Add visual elements

FT3.5-Share and present professional presentations

Learning Target:

Students will be able to customize and enhance a professional presentation using custom slide show settings, images, visual elements, audio and visual elements and animations.

Tuesday
Oct. 24

Search Engines

Standards:

FT6.1-Demonstrate advanced search techniques within a search engine

FT6.2-Analyze different search engines

Learning Targets:

Students will apply various search techniques while using different search engines to solve an Internet Scavenger Hunt.

Students will be able to distinguish and apply key elements of search engines.

Assignment:

Internet Scavenger Hunt

Develop an understanding by reading through the Introduction to Searching PowerPoint

Assignment: Internet Scavenger Hunt.docx

Save As: LastName Internet Search

Save Location: rm108users Search Engines folder

Additional Resources: Google Search Modifiers, Understanding/Comparing Different Search Engines, Search Booleans and Restrictors

Wednesday
Oct. 25

Search Engines

Standards:

FT6.1-Demonstrate advanced search techniques within a search engine

FT6.2-Analyze different search engines

Learning Targets:

Students will apply various search techniques while using different search engines to solve an Internet Scavenger Hunt.

Students will be able to distinguish and apply key elements of search engines.

Assignment:

Internet Scavenger Hunt

Develop an understanding by reading through the Introduction to Searching PowerPoint

Assignment: Internet Scavenger Hunt.docx

Save As: LastName Internet Search

Save Location: rm108users Search Engines folder

Additional Resources: Google Search Modifiers, Understanding/Comparing Different Search Engines, Search Booleans and Restrictors

EXTRA CREDIT Assignment:

Search Challenge

Apply your understanding...Test your new found knowledge!

Assignment: Web Search Challenge

Use the snipping tool to screenshot each screen when you have the correct answer submitted and paste into a Word document.

  • You may work with a partner.

Save As: LastName(s) Web Challenge

Save Location: rm108users Search Engines folder

Thursday
Oct. 26

Introduction to Digital Citizenship

Cyberbullying Video

Assignment:

Guided Movie Questions

Assignment: Guided Movie Questions

Assignment Location: Handout located on my desk.

Turning in the assignment: You will turn in these questions at the end of the period for safe keeping.

Friday
Oct. 27

Introduction to Digital Citizenship

Cyberbullying Video

Assignment:

Guided Movie Questions

Assignment: Guided Movie Questions

Assignment Location: Handout located on my desk.

Turning in the assignment: You will turn in the completed questions at the end of the movie for grading.

   
Monday
Oct. 30

Digital Citizenship

Standards:

FT9.1-Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of privacy and security within relevant technological tools.

FT9.2-Analyze the effect of technology on relationships and communication.

FT9.3-Demonstrate the complexity of safe, legal and responsible creation of digital footprints and reputations.

FT9.4-Follow ethical and legal guidelines in gathering and using digital information and applications.

FT9.5-Effectively decipher reliable information on the web.

FT3.1-Create a presentation using presentation software.

FT3.3-Add visual appeal and animation to a presentation.

FT3.4-Add visual elements to a presentation.

FT3.5-Share and present professional presentations.

Learning Targets:

Students will be able to create and deliver a professional presentation.

Students will be able to research and ascertain relevant information on a digital citizenship element.

Students will develop an improved understanding of each of the nine digital citizenship elements.

Assignment Introduction:

Digital Citizenship--9 Elements Presentation

Assignment:

Read through the Project Requirements

Select 1 of the 9 Digital Citizenship Elements that you would like to research and present to the class.

Find a partner who is also interested in researching the same element. (May be groups of 3 depending on class size.)

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 resulting in a lower project grade!

Now you and your partner must sign up! No duplicates!

Additional Resources: Each of the nine elements has its' own rubric. Please locate the rubric on the shared drive

Tuesday
Oct. 31

Digital Citizenship

Standards:

FT9.1-Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of privacy and security within relevant technological tools.

FT9.2-Analyze the effect of technology on relationships and communication.

FT9.3-Demonstrate the complexity of safe, legal and responsible creation of digital footprints and reputations.

FT9.4-Follow ethical and legal guidelines in gathering and using digital information and applications.

FT9.5-Effectively decipher reliable information on the web.

FT3.1-Create a presentation using presentation software.

FT3.3-Add visual appeal and animation to a presentation.

FT3.4-Add visual elements to a presentation.

Learning Targets:

Students will be able to create and deliver a professional presentation.

Students will be able to research and ascertain relevant information on a digital citizenship element.

Students will develop an improved understanding of each of the nine digital citizenship elements.

Assignment Introduction:

Digital Citizenship--9 Elements Presentation

Assignment:

Research your chosen Digital Citizenship Element.

Create and design your PowerPoint presentation.

Save your URLs to use/reference when creating your bibliography slides.

I recommend copying and pasting the URL or citing information into the Notes section of your slide

Wednesday
Nov. 1

Digital Citizenship

Standards:

FT9.1-Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of privacy and security within relevant technological tools.

FT9.2-Analyze the effect of technology on relationships and communication.

FT9.3-Demonstrate the complexity of safe, legal and responsible creation of digital footprints and reputations.

FT9.4-Follow ethical and legal guidelines in gathering and using digital information and applications.

FT9.5-Effectively decipher reliable information on the web.

FT3.1-Create a presentation using presentation software.

FT3.3-Add visual appeal and animation to a presentation.

FT3.4-Add visual elements to a presentation.

Learning Targets:

Students will be able to create and deliver a professional presentation.

Students will be able to research and ascertain relevant information on a digital citizenship element.

Students will develop an improved understanding of each of the nine digital citizenship elements.

Assignment:

Digital Citizenship--9 Elements Presentation

Assignment:

Continue researching your chosen Digital Citizenship Element.

Continue creating and designing your PowerPoint presentation.

Save your URLs to use/reference when creating your bibliography slides.

I recommend copying and pasting the URL or citing information into the Notes section of your slide

Thursday
Nov. 2

Digital Citizenship

Standards:

FT9.1-Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of privacy and security within relevant technological tools.

FT9.2-Analyze the effect of technology on relationships and communication.

FT9.3-Demonstrate the complexity of safe, legal and responsible creation of digital footprints and reputations.

FT9.4-Follow ethical and legal guidelines in gathering and using digital information and applications.

FT9.5-Effectively decipher reliable information on the web.

FT3.1-Create a presentation using presentation software.

FT3.3-Add visual appeal and animation to a presentation.

FT3.4-Add visual elements to a presentation.

Learning Targets:

Students will be able to create and deliver a professional presentation.

Students will be able to research and ascertain relevant information on a digital citizenship element.

Students will develop an improved understanding of each of the nine digital citizenship elements.

Assignment:

Digital Citizenship--9 Elements Presentation

Assignment:

Finish researching your chosen Digital Citizenship Element and

Finish creating and designing your PowerPoint presentation.

Save your URLs to use/reference when creating your bibliography slides.

I recommend copying and pasting the URL or citing information into the Notes section of your slide

Friday
Nov. 3

Digital Citizenship Presentations

Standards:

FT9.1-Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of privacy and security within relevant technological tools.

FT9.2-Analyze the effect of technology on relationships and communication.

FT9.3-Demonstrate the complexity of safe, legal and responsible creation of digital footprints and reputations.

FT9.4-Follow ethical and legal guidelines in gathering and using digital information and applications.

FT9.5-Effectively decipher reliable information on the web.

FT3.5-Share and present professional presentations.

Learning Targets:

Students will be able to create and deliver a professional presentation.

Students will be able to research and ascertain relevant information on a digital citizenship element.

Students will develop an improved understanding of each of the nine digital citizenship elements.

Assignment:

Assignment: Complete peer evaluation for each group.

Assignment Location: Handout located on my desk.

Turning in the assignment: You will turn in each completed evaluation at the end of the class period.

   
Monday
Nov. 6

Digital Citizenship Presentations

Standards:

FT9.1-Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of privacy and security within relevant technological tools.

FT9.2-Analyze the effect of technology on relationships and communication.

FT9.3-Demonstrate the complexity of safe, legal and responsible creation of digital footprints and reputations.

FT9.4-Follow ethical and legal guidelines in gathering and using digital information and applications.

FT9.5-Effectively decipher reliable information on the web.

FT3.5-Share and present professional presentations.

Learning Targets:

Students will be able to create and deliver a professional presentation.

Students will be able to research and ascertain relevant information on a digital citizenship element.

Students will develop an improved understanding of each of the nine digital citizenship elements.

Assignment:

Assignment: Complete peer evaluation for each group.

Assignment Location: Handout located on my desk.

Turning in the assignment: You will turn in each completed evaluation at the end of the class period.

Tuesday
Nov. 7

Digital Citizenship Presentations

Standards:

FT9.1-Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of privacy and security within relevant technological tools.

FT9.2-Analyze the effect of technology on relationships and communication.

FT9.3-Demonstrate the complexity of safe, legal and responsible creation of digital footprints and reputations.

FT9.4-Follow ethical and legal guidelines in gathering and using digital information and applications.

FT9.5-Effectively decipher reliable information on the web.

FT3.5-Share and present professional presentations.

Learning Targets:

Students will be able to create and deliver a professional presentation.

Students will be able to research and ascertain relevant information on a digital citizenship element.

Students will develop an improved understanding of each of the nine digital citizenship elements.

Assignment:

Assignment: Complete peer evaluation for each group.

Assignment Location: Handout located on my desk.

Turning in the assignment: You will turn in each completed evaluation at the end of the class period.

Wednesday
Nov. 8

Digital Citizenship Presentations

Standards:

FT9.1-Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of privacy and security within relevant technological tools.

FT9.2-Analyze the effect of technology on relationships and communication.

FT9.3-Demonstrate the complexity of safe, legal and responsible creation of digital footprints and reputations.

FT9.4-Follow ethical and legal guidelines in gathering and using digital information and applications.

FT9.5-Effectively decipher reliable information on the web.

FT3.5-Share and present professional presentations.

Learning Targets:

Students will be able to create and deliver a professional presentation.

Students will be able to research and ascertain relevant information on a digital citizenship element.

Students will develop an improved understanding of each of the nine digital citizenship elements.

Assignment:

Assignment: Complete peer evaluation for each group.

Assignment Location: Handout located on my desk.

Turning in the assignment: You will turn in each completed evaluation at the end of the class period.

Thursday
Nov. 9
No School for Students
Friday
Nov. 10
No School for Everyone
   
Monday
Nov. 13

Excel Chapter 1 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT2.1-Format a spreadsheet to enhance its appearance

FT2.2-Insert formulas into a worksheet to enhance its functionality

FT2.4-Create charts within a spreadsheet to represent data graphically

Learning Target:

Students will be able to construct a worksheet using basic formatting and the SUM function.

Tuesday
Nov
. 14

Excel Chapter 1 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT2.1-Format a spreadsheet to enhance its appearance

FT2.2-Insert formulas into a worksheet to enhance its functionality

FT2.4-Create charts within a spreadsheet to represent data graphically

Learning Target:

Students will be able to construct a worksheet using basic formatting and the SUM function.

Wednesday
Nov. 1
5

Excel Chapter 1 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT2.1-Format a spreadsheet to enhance its appearance

FT2.2-Insert formulas into a worksheet to enhance its functionality

FT2.4-Create charts within a spreadsheet to represent data graphically

Learning Target:

Students will be able to construct a worksheet using basic formatting and the SUM function.

Thursday
Nov. 16

Excel Chapter 1 Application Project

Standards:

FT2.1-Format a spreadsheet to enhance its appearance

FT2.2-Insert formulas into a worksheet to enhance its functionality

FT2.4-Create charts within a spreadsheet to represent data graphically

Learning Target:

Students will be able to construct a worksheet using basic formatting and the SUM function.

Assignment:

In The Lab #2

Save As: LastName Davis Mobile Concepts

Save Location: rm108users Excel Chapter 1 folder

Adjustments: See rubric for printing instructions.

Friday
Nov. 17

Excel Chapter 1 Application Project

Standards:

FT2.1-Format a spreadsheet to enhance its appearance

FT2.2-Insert formulas into a worksheet to enhance its functionality

FT2.4-Create charts within a spreadsheet to represent data graphically

Learning Target:

Students will be able to construct a worksheet using basic formatting and the SUM function.

Assignment:

In The Lab #2

Save As: LastName Davis Mobile Concepts

Save Location: rm108users Excel Chapter 1 folder

Adjustment: See rubric for printing instructions.

   
Monday
Nov. 20

Excel Chapter 1 Exam using GMetrix

Standards:

FT2.1-Format a spreadsheet to enhance its appearance

FT2.2-Insert formulas into a worksheet to enhance its functionality

FT2.4-Create charts within a spreadsheet to represent data graphically

Learning Target:

Students will be able to construct a worksheet using basic formatting and the SUM function.

Tuesday
Nov. 21

Excel Chapter 2 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT2.1-Format a spreadsheet to enhance its appearance

FT2.2-Insert formulas into a worksheet to enhance its functionality

FT2.3-Manipulate data within and between workbooks

Learning Target:

Students will be able to construct formulas, understand and apply MIN, MAX, and AVG functions, identify and apply conditional formatting and produce a print ready worksheet using various print settings/options.

Wednesday
Nov. 22
No School for Everyone
Thursday
Nov. 23
No School for Everyone
Friday
Nov. 24
No School for Everyone
   
Monday
Nov. 27

Excel Chapter 2 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT2.1-Format a spreadsheet to enhance its appearance

FT2.2-Insert formulas into a worksheet to enhance its functionality

FT2.3-Manipulate data within and between workbooks

Learning Target:

Students will be able to construct formulas, understand and apply MIN, MAX, and AVG functions, identify and apply conditional formatting and produce a print ready worksheet using various print settings/options.

Tuesday
Nov. 28

Excel Chapter 2 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT2.1-Format a spreadsheet to enhance its appearance

FT2.2-Insert formulas into a worksheet to enhance its functionality

FT2.3-Manipulate data within and between workbooks

Learning Target:

Students will be able to construct formulas, understand and apply MIN, MAX, and AVG functions, identify and apply conditional formatting and produce a print ready worksheet using various print settings/options.

Wednesday
Nov. 29

Excel Chapter 2 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT2.1-Format a spreadsheet to enhance its appearance

FT2.2-Insert formulas into a worksheet to enhance its functionality

FT2.3-Manipulate data within and between workbooks

Learning Target:

Students will be able to construct formulas, understand and apply MIN, MAX, and AVG functions, identify and apply conditional formatting and produce a print ready worksheet using various print settings/options.

Thursday
Nov. 30

Excel Chapter 2 Application Project

Standards:

FT2.1-Format a spreadsheet to enhance its appearance

FT2.2-Insert formulas into a worksheet to enhance its functionality

FT2.3-Manipulate data within and between workbooks

Learning Target:

Students will be able to construct formulas, understand and apply MIN, MAX, and AVG functions, identify and apply conditional formatting and produce a print ready worksheet using various print settings/options.

Assignment:

Apply Your Knowledge

Data File Location: rm108shared | Classes | Computer Applications | Excel | Proximity Bus

Save As: LastName Proximity Bus

Save Location: rm108users Excel Chapter 2 folder

Adjustment: Step#6--Enter Name, Class & Period #, Date in the Header area

Friday
Dec. 1

Excel Chapter 2 Exam using GMetrix

Standards:

FT2.1-Format a spreadsheet to enhance its appearance

FT2.2-Insert formulas into a worksheet to enhance its functionality

FT2.3-Manipulate data within and between workbooks

Learning Target:

Students will be able to construct formulas, understand and apply MIN, MAX, and AVG functions, identify and apply conditional formatting and produce a print ready worksheet using various print settings/options.

   
Monday
Dec. 4

Excel Chapter 3 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT2.1-Format a spreadsheet to enhance its appearance

FT2.2-Insert formulas into a worksheet to enhance its functionality

FT2.3-Manipulate data within and between workbooks

FT2.4-Create charts within a spreadsheet to represent data graphically

Learning Targets:

Students will be able to construct a worksheet with enhanced formatting while utilizing formulas/functions.

Students will be able to identify and apply absolute cell references, incorporate Sparklines and produce a print ready worksheet using various print settings/options.

Tuesday
Dec.5

Excel Chapter 3 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT2.1-Format a spreadsheet to enhance its appearance

FT2.2-Insert formulas into a worksheet to enhance its functionality

FT2.3-Manipulate data within and between workbooks

FT2.4-Create charts within a spreadsheet to represent data graphically

Learning Targets:

Students will be able to construct a worksheet with enhanced formatting while utilizing formulas/functions.

Students will be able to identify and apply absolute cell references, incorporate Sparklines and produce a print ready worksheet using various print settings/options.

Wednesday
Dec. 6

Excel Chapter 3 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT2.1-Format a spreadsheet to enhance its appearance

FT2.2-Insert formulas into a worksheet to enhance its functionality

FT2.3-Manipulate data within and between workbooks

FT2.4-Create charts within a spreadsheet to represent data graphically

Learning Targets:

Students will be able to construct a worksheet with enhanced formatting while utilizing formulas/functions.

Students will be able to identify and apply absolute cell references, incorporate Sparklines and produce a print ready worksheet using various print settings/options.

Thursday
Dec. 7

Excel Chapter 3 Application Project

Standards:

FT2.1-Format a spreadsheet to enhance its appearance

FT2.2-Insert formulas into a worksheet to enhance its functionality

FT2.3-Manipulate data within and between workbooks

FT2.4-Create charts within a spreadsheet to represent data graphically

Learning Targets:

Students will be able to construct a worksheet with enhanced formatting while utilizing formulas/functions.

Students will be able to identify and apply absolute cell references, incorporate Sparklines and produce a print ready worksheet using various print settings/options.

Assignment:

In the Lab #1

Save As: LastName August Online Technology

Save Location: rm108users Excel Chapter 3 folder

Adjustments: Step#7--complete the step as listed

DO NOT complete Instructions Part 3

Friday
Dec. 8

Excel Chapter 3 Application Project

Standards:

FT2.1-Format a spreadsheet to enhance its appearance

FT2.2-Insert formulas into a worksheet to enhance its functionality

FT2.3-Manipulate data within and between workbooks

FT2.4-Create charts within a spreadsheet to represent data graphically

Learning Targets:

Students will be able to construct a worksheet with enhanced formatting while utilizing formulas/functions.

Students will be able to identify and apply absolute cell references, incorporate Sparklines and produce a print ready worksheet using various print settings/options.

Assignment:

In the Lab #1

Save As: LastName August Online Technology

Save Location: rm108users Excel Chapter 3 folder

Adjustments: Step#7--complete the step as listed

DO NOT complete Instructions Part 3

   
Monday
Dec. 11

Excel Chapter 3 Application Project

Standards:

FT2.1-Format a spreadsheet to enhance its appearance

FT2.2-Insert formulas into a worksheet to enhance its functionality

FT2.3-Manipulate data within and between workbooks

FT2.4-Create charts within a spreadsheet to represent data graphically

Learning Targets:

Students will be able to construct a worksheet with enhanced formatting while utilizing formulas/functions.

Students will be able to identify and apply absolute cell references, incorporate Sparklines and produce a print ready worksheet using various print settings/options.

Assignment:

In the Lab #1

Save As: LastName August Online Technology

Save Location: rm108users Excel Chapter 3 folder

Adjustments: Step#7--complete the step as listed

DO NOT complete Instructions Part 3

Tuesday
Dec. 12

Excel Chapter 3 Exam using GMetrix

Standards:

FT2.1-Format a spreadsheet to enhance its appearance

FT2.2-Insert formulas into a worksheet to enhance its functionality

FT2.3-Manipulate data within and between workbooks

FT2.4-Create charts within a spreadsheet to represent data graphically

Learning Targets:

Students will be able to construct a worksheet with enhanced formatting while utilizing formulas/functions.

Students will be able to identify and apply absolute cell references, incorporate Sparklines and produce a print ready worksheet using various print settings/options.

Wednesday
Dec. 13

Access Chapter 1 Training using GMetrix

Standard:

FT7.1-Create a database table

Learning Target:

Students will be able to construct a database, a table and enter in data.

 

What is Access?

Thursday
Dec. 14

Access Chapter 1 Training using GMetrix

Standard:

FT7.1-Create a database table

Learning Target:

Students will be able to construct a database, a table and enter in data.

Friday
Dec. 15

Access Chapter 1 Application Project

Standard:

FT7.1-Create a database table

Learning Target:

Students will be able to construct a database, a table and enter in data.

Assignment:

Teacher Lead Activity

Save Database As: LastName My Classmates

Save Location: rm108users Access folder

Instruction Location: rm108shared | Classes | Computer Applications | Access | Access Ch. 1 Intro to Tables

   
Monday
Dec. 18

Access Chapter 1 Application Project

Standard:

FT7.1-Create a database table

Learning Target:

Students will be able to construct a database, a table and enter in data.

Assignment:

Teacher Lead Activity

Save Database As: LastName My Classmates

Save Location: rm108users Access folder

Instruction Location: rm108shared | Classes | Computer Applications | Access | Access Ch. 1 Intro to Tables

Tuesday
Dec. 19

Access Chapter 1 Application Project

Standard:

FT7.1-Create a database table

Learning Target:

Students will be able to construct a database, a table and enter in data.

Assignment:

Teacher Lead Activity

Save Database As: LastName My Classmates

Save Location: rm108users Access folder

Instruction Location: rm108shared | Classes | Computer Applications | Access | Access Ch. 1 Intro to Tables

Wednesday
Dec. 20

Access Chapter 1 Exam using GMetrix

Standard:

FT7.1-Create a database table

Learning Target:

Students will be able to construct a database, a table and enter in data.

Thursday
Dec. 21

Access Chapter 2 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT7.1-Perform queries and filter records

FT7.4-Create forms in the database

FT7.5-Create reports in the database

Learning Target:

Students will be able to create forms, reports and various queries.

Friday
Dec. 22

Access Chapter 2 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT7.1-Perform queries and filter records

FT7.4-Create forms in the database

FT7.5-Create reports in the database

Learning Target:

Students will be able to create forms, reports and various queries.

   
Monday
Dec. 25 thru
Friday
Jan. 5
Winter Holiday
   
Monday
Jan. 8

Access Chapter 2 Training using GMetrix

Standards:

FT7.1-Perform queries and filter records

FT7.4-Create forms in the database

FT7.5-Create reports in the database

Learning Target:

Students will be able to create forms, reports and various queries.

Tuesday
Jan. 9

Access Chapter 2 Application Project

Standards:

FT7.1-Perform queries and filter records

FT7.4-Create forms in the database

FT7.5-Create reports in the database

Students will be able to create forms, reports and various queries.

Learning Target:

Assignment:

Intro to Forms, Reports and Queries

Open Database: LastName My Classmates

Open Location: rm108users Access folder

Instruction Location: rm108shared | Classes | Computer Applications | Access | Access Ch. 2 Intro to Forms, Reports and Queries

Wednesday
Jan. 10

Access Chapter 2 Application Project

Standards:

FT7.1-Perform queries and filter records

FT7.4-Create forms in the database

FT7.5-Create reports in the database

Students will be able to create forms, reports and various queries.

Learning Target:

Assignment:

Intro to Forms, Reports and Queries

Open Database: LastName My Classmates

Open Location: rm108users Access folder

Instruction Location: rm108shared | Classes | Computer Applications | Access | Access Ch. 2 Intro to Forms, Reports and Queries

Thursday
Jan. 11

Access Chapter 2 Exam using GMetrix

Standards:

FT7.1-Perform queries and filter records

FT7.4-Create forms in the database

FT7.5-Create reports in the database

Learning Target:

Students will be able to create forms, reports and various queries.

Friday
Jan. 12

Review for the final test.

Final exam will be administered in GMetrix and covers Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

   
Monday
Jan. 15
No School for Everyone
Tuesday
Jan. 16
Period 1    8:15-9:45
Period 3    9:55-11:25
Lunch       11:25-12:35
Period 5    12:40-2:10
Make-up    2:10-3:30
Wednesday
Jan. 17
Period 2    8:15-9:45
Period 6    9:55-11:25
Lunch       11:25-12:35
Period 4    12:40-2:10
Make-up    2:10-3:30
Thursday
Jan. 18
Period 7    8:15-9:45
Period 8   
9:55-11:25
Friday
Jan. 19
No School for Students