Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1 and 4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog
4. FinishWord04-10  Due On Friday
5. Start Word12, 13, 14

Extra credit: None

 

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
3. Start on web06 and web07 Due On Friday

Extra credit: None


Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection/ journal (use Jane Schaffer)
2. Finish work


Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

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Journal #43 

What are your plans for this weekend? How would rain effect those plans?  Are you doing anything special because we are getting out early? 
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word freedom, in your essay.

Thur 4/28

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1 and 4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog
4. FinishWord04-10  Due On Friday

5. Start Word12, 13, 14

Extra credit: None

 

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
3. Start on web06 and web07 Due On Friday

Extra credit: None


Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection/ journal (use Jane Schaffer)
2. Finish work


Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

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Journal #42 

What is the funniest thing you have ever witnessed or experienced? (copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word amuse, in your essay.

Wed 4/27

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1 and 4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog
4. FinishWord04-10
5. Start Word12, 13, 14


Extra credit: None

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
3. Start on web06 and web07


Extra credit: None


Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection/ journal (use Jane Schaffer)


Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

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Journal #41  
Directions: Copy and Fill in the blanks in this paragraph, taken from the article “In a Data-Heavy Society, Being Defined by the Numbers.”  Then post on your blog.

Use your own words and phrases, or click “read more” to choose from a scrambled list of the words or phrases that were removed. Another option? Read, or listen to someone read, the original article first, then fill in the blanks from memory.
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word , in your essay.

Monday 4-25

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1 and 4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog
4. FinishWord04-10
5. Start Word12


Extra credit: None

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
3. Finish Copyright lesson
4. Create a wiki
5. With a partner edit wiki.
--Front Page call it about us.
--Page two is favorites.
--On page 3 give examples on how wikis can be useful.
-- On page 4 Write your opinion of this article


Extra credit: None


Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection (use Jane Schaffer)


Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

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Journal #40
Tell me about your week off?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word relax, in your essay.

friday 4/15

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1&4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog
4. FinishWord04, 05, 06
5. Start Word07, 08, 09,10


Extra credit: None

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
3. Finish Copyright lesson
4. Create a wiki
5. With a partner edit wiki.
--Front Page call it about us.
--Page two is favorites.
--On page 3 give examples on how wikis can be useful.
-- On page 4 Write your opinion of this article


Extra credit: None


Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection (use Jane Schaffer)


Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

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Journal #39
If you could go anywhere next week and money was no problem where would you go? And why? Who would you take? And why?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word vagabond, in your essay.

Thurs 4/14

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1&4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog
4. FinishWord04, 05, 06
5. Start Word07, 08, 09


Extra credit: None

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
3. Finish Copyright lesson
4. Create a wiki
5. With a partner edit wiki.
--Front Page call it about us.
--Page two is favorites.
--On page 3 give examples on how wikis can be useful.
-- On page 4 Write your opinion of this article


Extra credit: None


Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection (use Jane Schaffer)


Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

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Journal #38
Read this article about blogging, do you agree with the list? Now pick one of the 10 items and write about it.
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word ARTICULATE, in your essay.

Wed 4/13

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1&4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog
4. FinishWord04, 05, 06
5. Start Word07, 08


Extra credit: None

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
4. Web 2 Add your name at the bottom and center it.
5. Add between the title tags Page -3 Bio
6. Finish Web Basics & Web03 Due Today
7. Finish Copyright lesson


Extra credit: None


Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection (use Jane Schaffer)


Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

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Journal #37
What are your plans for spring break?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word pressure, in your essay.

Tuesday 4/12

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks



ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1&4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog
4. FinishWord04, 05, 06 Due Tuesday
4. Start Word07, 08


Extra credit: None

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
4. Web 2 Add your name at the bottom and center it.
5. Add between the title tags Page -3 Bio
6. Finish Web Basics & Web03 Due Today
7. Finish Copyright lesson


Extra credit: None


Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection (use Jane Schaffer)


Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

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Journal #36
What's the coolest piece of technology you work or play with?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word gadget, in your essay.

Monday 4-11

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks



ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1&4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog Due Today
4. FinishWord04, 05, 06 Due Tuesday


Extra credit: None

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
4. Web 2 Add your name at the bottom and center it.
5. Add between the title tags Page -3 Bio
6. Finish Web Basics & Web03 Due Today
7. Finish Copyright lesson


Extra credit: None


Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection (use Jane Schaffer)


Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

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Journal #35
When were you born? What is your favorite season? Why?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word weather, in your essay.

Friday 4/8

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks
4.a.1. Use student/class/teacher email, listservs, and/or discussion boards to read, send, and post electronic


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1&4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog Due Today
4. FinishWord04, 05, 06 Due Monday


Extra credit: None

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog Due Today
4. Web 2 Add your name at the bottom and center it.
5. Add between the title tags Page -3 Bio
6. Finish Web Basics & Web03 Due Today
7. Finish Copyright lesson


Extra credit: None


Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection (use Jane Schaffer)


Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

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Journal #34
What some things you are thankful for.?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word gratitude, in your essay.

Thursday 4/7

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks
4.a.1. Use student/class/teacher email, listservs, and/or discussion boards to read, send, and post electronic


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1&4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog Due Friday
4. FinishWord04, 05, 06 Due Friday


Extra credit: None

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog Due Friday
4. Web 2 Add your name at the bottom and center it.
5. Add between the title tags Page -3 Bio
6. Finish Web Basics & Web03 Due Friday
7. Finish Copyright lesson


Extra credit: None


Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection (use Jane Schaffer)


Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

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Journal #33
The weekend is almost here, do you have any plans? If so what are they? If not what would you want to do?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word aim, in your essay.

Wed. 4/6

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks
4.a.1. Use student/class/teacher email, listservs, and/or discussion boards to read, send, and post electronic


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1&4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog
4. FinishWord04, 05, 06


Extra credit: None

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
4. Web 2 Add your name at the bottom and center it.
5. Add between the title tags Page -3 Bio
6. Finish Web Basics & Web03
7. Finish Copyright lesson


Extra credit: None


Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection (use Jane Schaffer)


Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

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Journal #32
What do you want to accomplish in the next few days? How are you going to do this?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word attain, in your essay.

Tue 4/5/11

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks
4.a.1. Use student/class/teacher email, listservs, and/or discussion boards to read, send, and post electronic


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1&4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Update your Blog
4. Start Word04, & 05




Extra credit: None

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
4. Web 2 Add your name at the bottom and center it.
5. Add between the title tags Page -3 Bio
6. Finish Web Basics & Web03
7. Start Copyright lesson


Extra credit: None


Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection (use Jane Schaffer)


Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

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Journal #31
What is the one thing in your life that you can't live without?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word alleviate, in your essay.

4/4 Monday

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Students will become familiar with keyboard and basic word processing

Technology Standards:
3.a.1. Use word processor for learning tasks
4.a.1. Use student/class/teacher email, listservs, and/or discussion boards to read, send, and post electronic


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:

Warm-up -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Intro Classwork - Blk 1&4
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Microtype
3. Create a Blog
4. Start Word04, & 05
5.Word 01 - 03 Due today



Extra credit: None

Internet Pub Classwork - Blk 2
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED
2. Update Your Blog
3. Start WeB Basics & Web03
4. Web01 & Web02 Due today

Extra credit: None


Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework
1. Write your reflection (use Jane Schaffer)


Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

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Journal #30
It is sad that coming back to our classroom to find it in the condition l did. Gum wrappers and trash on the floor and desks. Chairs and keyboards scattered about :(
I thought you were better than this, I am very disappointed.

Read the following story summarize it and write your opinion on your blog. < Story >
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)
Use the word Squalor, in your essay.