Monday, February 04, 2013

Mon. 2/4


Introduction to Computers
Content Objective:
Students will become familiar with the basic features of  the Word Processing Application MS Word, by completing the online lesson.

Technology Standards:
Standard 1 - Basic operations and concepts
1.a.2. Demonstrate proper care of computer hardware, software

1.a.1. Identify and use appropriate technology vocabulary

1.b.1. Use basic commands to save, print, locate, and open

1.b.3. Use keyboard to input text



Standard 3 - Technology Productivity tools
3.a.1. Use word processor/graphic organizer for learning tasks


Standard 5 - Technology research tools
5.a.1. Use a web-browser to navigate the internet

Writing Standards for Literacy:
6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.

School-Wide Learning Goals (SWLGs):
Become critical, logical and independent thinkers who are academically and technologically prepared for success in a constantly changing society.



Agenda:
Warm-up -
Work on typing skills -
Work writing Skills - Update Journal
Discuss/Review Homework.

Classwork -
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED (Sample Blogg)

2. Finish Lesson #3 Due Tuesday

3. Start Lesson #4 Due Thursday

4. Type JOURNALS 11 - 20, on a separate TextEdit document
 -  Save as journals11-20.rtf

5. Study Terms - Test
- Information processing Cycle
- C. Babbage, A. Turing, RAM, ROM




Extra credit: ID,

Closure Review today’s work

Homework
Bring Your ID 
Know your Password
Bring Something to write with/on
Finish any work not done in class
Bring a good attitude :)


Journal #20
Please support your position by giving examples to justify your conclusion on the following questions.  Yesterday was the unofficial holiday known as Superbowl Sunday. Was your weekend any different than any other? If so please describe the difference and compare it with other weekends.  If you could form a new holiday what would it be?  What challenges would you encounter in order for it to be celebrated?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs)
Use the word 
revelryin your essay.