Fall+2011+MSITA

=Friday, September 30, 2011=


 * Essential Standards **
 * MS Word 2.00: Apply word processing software application skills using MS Word. **
 * The student will successfully revise the layout of a document. The student will change document views, revise margins and alignment, modify tab settings, **

=Good morning! It's FRIDAY!!!=

1. Huge change of plans for today! __**NO TEST today**__. It will be on Monday instead! Today we will spend on reviewing for the 1st unit test! 2. Test Review: [|Word Lesson 1 Quiz] W[|ord Lesson 2 Quiz] [|Word Lesson 3 Quiz] [|Word Lesson 4 Quiz] [|Practice Test: Word Lessons 1-4]



3. If you didn't finish the Beginner Skills in Microsoft Word 2010 yesterday, you may work on that when you finish reviewing for the Unit Test. 4. Remember you have access to this website from home if you want to use these materials to study this weekend. =

= =Thursday, September 29, 2011=


 * Essential Standards **
 * MS Word 2.00: Apply word processing software application skills using MS Word. **
 * The student will successfully revise the layout of a document. The student will change document views, revise margins and alignment, modify tab settings, **

__**1. Microsoft IT Academy E-Learning Lessons: Course 10294: Beginner Skills in Microsoft Word 2010.**__

Complete all sections of the lesson. This course allows you to apply the new skills you have learned so far. Your goal is to master these skills! If you went to the website yesterday and entered in your access code, email and password, all you need to do is click on "Access site." You will be prompted to enter your email account and password.

**Here is the link to the E-Learning site: [|Student E-Learning Site]**

If you haven't set up your access code, email and password, I'll help you do that today and then you may go to the website and get started on your e-learning lessons.

=Wednesday, September 28, 2011=


 * Essential Standards **
 * MS Word 2.00: Apply word processing software application skills using MS Word. **
 * The student will successfully revise the layout of a document. The student will change document views, revise margins and alignment, modify tab settings, create page numbers as well as apply headers and footers to the document. **

__**1. Review Word Lesson 4 Power Points.**__ __**2. Word Lesson 4 Quiz**__. [|Word Lesson 4 Quiz] 4. Set up User Information and Codes for E-Learning Lessons. Please follow teacher's instructions CAREFULLY. We will do this together as a class. 5. Once your user information and access codes for E-Learning have been successfully set up, you will begin the Beginning Word Skills E-learning course. It is imperative that you begin at the beginning of each lesson and complete all portions of each lesson. There are short videos that help to teach you the skills. There are also exercises that you must complete and self-tests that you must complete. E-learning lessons are self-paced. An estimate of the time it will take to complete the lessons is given at the beginning of the lessons. If the estimated time is 2 hours, you will not complete the lesson in 30 minutes. I will observe each of you (at your computers, as well as at my computer console using Vision) to make certain you are each completing each lesson in its entirety. Completion of these lessons is an important component of your grade so you will want to take your time and do your absolute best on the assignments. 6. In portions of the lesson(s), you will be required to extract and save files to your directory. Follow the instructions carefully so that you will have access to the necessary files when you are ready to complete the assignments/exercises within the E-learning lessons. 7. When using E-learning, it is imperative to use Internet Explorer. The E-learning lessons will NOT work with Firefox.
 * __3. Lesson 4, Project 1.__**


 * __ EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES: __**
 * 1. Opportunities for Extra Credit: Bring up a box of tissues for our classroom. (100 for each box, 2 box maximum for extra credit points). **
 * 2. Build a Box for the HC Food Pantry. Bring in five (5) items from the Build a Box list. (100 for 5 items, up to 2 extra credit 100s for 10 items). **
 * 3. Participate in the Homecoming Week Activities: dress appropriately for the days of the week...for example: Thursday is College Day---wear your favorite college apparel; Friday is Trojan Pride Day---wear HC colors! (100 for each day you participate). **

= = =Tuesday, September 27, 2011=


 * Essential Standards **
 * MS Word 2.00: Apply word processing software application skills using MS Word. **
 * The student will successfully revise the layout of a document. The student will change document views, revise margins and alignment, modify tab settings, create page numbers as well as apply headers and footers to the document. **

__**TODAY'S ASSIGNMENT:**__

1. __**Review skills learned**__ in Lesson 4, Part I Power Point Presentation. __**2. Lesson 4, Part II Power Point Presentation**__ Lesson 4, Part II Guided Notes __**3. Paragraph Indents Exercise**__ __**4. Hot Keys Power Point Presentation**__. View on your own.

__**5. Hot Keys Worksheet**__ (you may use the Power Point Presentation, if necessary). __**6. Lesson 4, Project 1.**__Student Data File. __**7. Tabs Rags to Riches Game**__ [|Tabs Review Rags to Riches Game]

=Monday, September 26, 2011=


 * Essential Standards **
 * MS Word 2.00: Apply word processing software application skills using MS Word. **
 * The student will successfully revise the layout of a document. The student will change document views, revise margins and alignment, modify tab settings, create page numbers as well as apply headers and footers to the document. **

__**TODAY'S ASSIGNMENT:**__

1. __**Review skills learned in Word Lesson 3:**__ apply character effects to text; align text; cut and paste text; use the Paste Special command; drag and drop to edit text; collect and paste multiple items; apply styles; create a border; add shading to a paragraph; preview a document; print a document. __**2. Word Lesson 3 Quiz**__ [|MS IT Word Lesson 3 Quiz] __**4. Lesson 4 Exercise 1**__ Use the following files (Lesson4Exercise1 & StudentDataFileLesson4Exercise1) [|Tabs Review Rags to Riches Game]
 * __3. Word Lesson 4 Power Point Presentation: [[file:Lesson 4 PowerPoint Slides 1-25 by Kathy Clark.pptx]]__**
 * Lesson 4 Exercise 1 INSTRUCTION**
 * Lesson 4 Exercise 1 Student Data File**
 * __5. TABS Rags to Riches Game:__** Review your knowledge of the MS Word 2010 tabs by playing this game from my quia website!

=Friday, September 23, 2011=


 * Essential Standards **
 * MS Word 2.00: Apply word processing software application skills using MS Word. **
 * 2.01: Apply beginning skills by creating, enhancing, print and sharing Word documents. **
 * The goal of this lesson is for the students to successfully apply formatting to a document. The student will save, preview, and print the document. **

=**__TODAY'S ASSIGNMENT:__**= **IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR 3rd & 4th PERIOD STUDENTS!!!**

**Complete all assignments and __SAVE AS DIRECTED__!!! DO NOT PRINT!!! I will have you print all three documents in class on Monday!!!**

1. Drama Club Exercise. 2. Drama Club Flyer Exercise. 3. Campus Newspaper Exercise.

After you have completed the three exercises, you may work on any missing assignments. If there is additional time remaining before the bell, you may work on MicroType Keyboarding Skillbuilder for extra credit.

=Thursday, September 22, 2011=


 * Essential Standards **
 * MS Word 2.00: Apply word processing software application skills using MS Word. **
 * 2.01: Apply beginning skills by creating, enhancing, printing and sharing Word documents **.
 * The goal of this lesson is for the students to successfully apply formatting to a document. The student will save, preview, and print the document. **

1. [|Create Your First Word Document]
View the Create Your First Word Docment (from Start to Finish!!!). At the end of the video (after you have viewed & listened to ALL of the tabs), complete the PRACTICE. When you have completed this assignment, PUT UP YOUR RED CUP and show me your work! If you end the practice without showing me your completed practice assignment, you will NOT receive credit for it.

2. [|Create Your First Word Document II]
View the Create Your First Word Document II (from Start to Finish!!!) At the end of the video (after you have viewed & listened to ALL of the tabas), complete the PRACTICE. When you have completed the PRACTICE assignment, PUT UP YOUR RED CUP and show me your work! Once I review your practice assignment, I will ask you to print it. If you end the practice without showing me your completed practice assignment, you will NOT receive credit for it.

3. If you did not have an opportunity to finish Lesson3 Project 1 yesterday, complete it, print it and turn it in.
__**Lesson 3 Project 1:**__ Instructions for Lesson 3 Project 1 __Student Data File for Lesson 3 Project 1:__ __4. Study Guide: Lessons 1 & 2.__ You may use your notes, if necessary to help you select the correct answes on this study guide. 5. If you finish these assignments before the bell, go to **__Ribbon Hero__**. Ribbon Hero will test your mastery of various tasks.


 * //Announcements: Any missing assignments from the 1st progress report are due today.// **

** //Signed progress reports are due TOMORROW! If you do not return your signed progress report, I will contact your parents and discuss your progress report with them.// **
= = =Wednesday, September 21, 2011=


 * Essential Standards **
 * MS Word 2.00: Apply word processing software application skills using MS Word. **
 * 2.01: Apply beginning skills by creating, enhancing, printing and sharing Word documents **.
 * The goal of this lesson is for the students to successfully apply formatting to a document. The student will save, preview, and print the document. **

__**1. NOTES from Lesson 3 Power Point Presentation.**__
 * LEARNING ABOUT & USING FORMATTING TOOLS IN MS WORD 2010.**

__**2. Lesson 3 Exercises 1**__ Instructions for Lesson 3 Exercise 1. Student Data Files for Lesson 3 Exercise 1

__**3. Lesson 3 Project 1:**__ Instructions for Lesson 3 Project 1 __Student Data File for Lesson 3 Project 1:__ __**4. PRINT LESSON 3, Exercise 1 AFTER IT IS COMPLETED.**__ __**5. PRINT LESSON 3, Project**__ 1.

=Tuesday, September 20, 2011=


 * Essential Standards **
 * MS Word 2.00: Apply word processing software application skills using MS Word. **
 * 2.01: Apply beginning skills by creating, enhancing, printing and sharing Word documents **.

__**TODAY'S ASSIGNMENT:**__ Complete any assignments you are missing. All missing assignments are due NO LATER than Thursday, September 22nd at the end of the day. Credit will NOT be given for any missing assignments received AFTER Thursday, September 22nd at the end of the day. Once you have complete missing assignments, STAPLE the assignment(s) to the back of your progress report and hand the progress report and assignments to me. I will grade the assignments and make the necessary changes to your progress report and print a new progress report. =

= =Monday, September 19, 2011=


 * Essential Standards **
 * MS Word 2.0: Apply word processing software application skills using MS Word. **
 * 2.01: Apply beginning skills by creating, enhancing, printing and sharing Word documents. **

** 2. View the Computer Security: **
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a. Take notes from the video.
b. Use the notes to create a 10 multiple choice question quiz from the security video. c. Also create an answer key. d. Print the quiz with answer key, staple together and turn in. e. On slide 8, students will take the quick quiz, **__print the screen, sign it, and place it in the proper box for a classwork grade.__**

b. **__ASSIGNMENT: ‍__****__Word Lesson 2. Exercise 1.__**
‍‍ ** __Student Data File__ to use for Word Lesson 2 Exercise 1. **

__**c. ASSIGNMENT: Word Lesson 2. Project 2.**__
**__Student Data File__ to use for Word Lesson 2 Project 1.** ‍

=Friday, September 16, 2011=


 * Essential Standards **
 * MS Word 2.0: Apply word processing software application skills using MS Word. **
 * 2.01: Apply beginning skills by creating, enhancing, printing and sharing Word documents. **

__** TEACHER INPUT: **__

Continue (and finish) Power Point on Editing

Guided Notes from Power Point Presentation

Save notes in your MS Word folder as: Guided Notes Lesson 2.

__**Learning on Your Own:**__ View and listen to the following (2) videos. Take the quizzes/tests at the end of each video.

__**[|Navigation Pane Video]**__

‍**[|Creating a Your First Word Document Video]**

=‍Thursday, September 15, 2011=


 * Essential Standards **
 * MS Word 2.00: Apply word processing software application skills using MS Word. **
 * 2.01: Apply beginning skills by creating, enhancing, printing and sharing Word documents **.

Power Point on Editing Guided Notes from Power Point Presentation ‍

=Wednesday, September 14, 2011=


 * Essential Standards **
 * Microsoft Word: 2.00: Apply word processing software application skills using Microsoft Word. **
 * 2.01: Apply beginning skills by creating, enhancing, printing and sharing Word documents.‍‍ **

**1. [|MS IT Word Lesson 1 Quiz]** ‍ **__2. Applying what you have learned.__**


 * Word Lesson 1 Exercise 1**

__**3. QUIA ACTIVITIES**__
 * Word Lesson 1 Exercise 2**
 * Word Lesson 1 Project 1**
 * COMPLETE** the two exercises and the one project. Save correctly in your MS Word folder. Print all three documents. Staple them together (in numerical order) and place them in the correct box for grading.
 * [|MSITA - Beginner Word - File and View Options]**
 * [|MSITA - Beginner Word - Ribbon Tabs] (matching, flash cards, etc)**
 * [|Exploring the Word Window (hangman)]**

=Tuesday, September 13, 2011= = = 1. PowerPoint MS Word 2010 (an overview) 2. Guided notes for PowerPoint 3. Making the Switch to Word 2010 video/Lesson

4. Guide for note-taking for "Making the Switch" video.
 * [|Making the Switch to Word 2010]**

=Monday, September 12, 2011=


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 * Microsoft Word: 2.00: Apply word processing software application skills using Microsoft Word. **
 * 2.01: Apply beginning skills by creating, enhancing, printing and sharing Word documents.‍‍ **

**//The PowerPoint will be added to the wikispace this afternoon for those who would like to see it again or those who were absent today.//** 3. Guided notes from PowerPoint
 * 1. 2.00 Pre-Assessment in Elements (following teacher's instructions). **
 * 2. PowerPoint: MS Word 2010 (an overview) **

4. Making the Switch to Word 2010 video/lesson 5. Guide for note-taking for "Making the Switch" video.**=
 * [|Making the Switch to Word 2010]**

=Friday, September 9, 2011=

1. Complete any Digital Literacy Modules 1-5 that you have not completed. Make certain your name is on the document. Print & place in the correct box for grading. ALL modules are due at the end of class today!

2. Digital Literacy quizzes for modules 1-5. You will need your username and password to gain access to each of the quizzes. (You should have this information saved in your directory as "quia password."

[|Module 2: Digital Literacy: Internet & WWW] [|Module 3: Digital Literacy-Productivity Programs] [|Module 4: Digital Literacy: Security & Privacy] [|Module 5: Digital Literacy: Digital Lifestyle]

=Thursday, September 8, 2011=

1. Complete Microsoft Digital Literacy Module 5: Digital Lifestyles. Save the worksheet below in your directory and then answer the questions using the link to the digital literacy lesson.

[|Module 5: Digital Lifestyles] (link to the Microsoft Digital Literacy lesson).

2. Work on any of the modules you have not completed.

3. Tomorrow we will have a "catch-up" and "finish-up" day on the Digital Literacy Modules 1-5. All Digital Literacy Module worksheets are due at the end of class tomorrow! You will also have the opportunity to take a quiz on each of the modules in preparation for the certification exam for Digital Literacy.

=Wednesday, September 7, 2011=

1. Quiz on Module 1: Computer Basics [|Quiz Module 1: Computer Basics]

2. Complete Microsoft Digital Literacy Module 4: Security & Ethics. Save the worksheet below in your directory and then answer the questions using the link to the digital literacy lesson. [|Module 4 Computer Security.docx]

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3. Save the document below in your directory and then answer the questions by highlighting the correct answer. We will go over the answers. Your quiz on this information will be on Friday, September 9th.

=Tuesday, September 6, 2011= 1. Digital Literacy Module 3: Productivity Programs. Open the document below and save it to your directory. Answer the questions on the worksheet using the Digital Literacy Module lesson below.

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2. Certification questions for Module 3. Highlight the correct answers and save the document to your directory.

3. REVIEW certification questions for Module 1 (you have this saved in your directory). We will have a quiz on this information TOMORROW!

=Friday, September 2, 2011= 1. Finish going over the correct answers on the **Computer Basis Pre-Test** (63 questions). 2. Digital Literacy Module 3: **Productivity Programs** []

Varsity Football Game tonight at 7:30 pm! See you there?

=__**September 1, 2011**__=

1. **__Computer Basis Pre-Test.__** Save the document below in your directory as Computer Basis Pre-Test. Use the highlighter tool to highlight the answers to the questions. We will go over these answers later this morning.

2. **The Internet & the World Wide Wed**
 * Description:** The Internet can connect you to people, information, and resources around the world. This course shows you how to connect to the Internet, browse Web pages, navigate Web sites, use search engines, and exchange e-mail with others.

__**Save the document below in your directory as Guided Notes Part 2.**__ __**Open the Digital Literacy Module 2 lessons. Use the lessons in this module to answer the questions on the Guided Notes Part 2.**__ [] VERSION 3 If there are questions that require your teacher to see your work, please raise your hand and I will come and check the assignment off. Save your work at the end of the class period.

=**Wednesday, August 31, 2011**=

1. Answer the questions on this linked worksheet using the Digital Literacy lessons from the link in number 2. **Be certain to SAVE the document in your directory (look for your NC Wise number on "My Computer"). Save as: Guided Notes Part 1.** [|1_Guided_Notes_for_Part_1_Computer_Basics_Elaine_Witkowski[1.docx] 2. Digital Literacy lessons: Click on the link below and use these lessons to answer the questions on the Guided Notes Part 1 worksheet you saved in number 2.

[|MS Digital Literacy Version 2]

3. Computer Basis Pre-Test



=**Tuesday, August 30, 2011**=

1. Finish the All About Me assignment. Remember the following guidelines:

1" margins double space Times New Roman, 12 point (change your default to this!) include a header with your first name, last name, & class period; date

2. When you have finished your document and proofread and used spell checker, save as: All About Me (in your directory); PRINT. 3. Staple your All About Me graphic organizer to your paper and turn them in for grading.

4. Answer the questions on this linked worksheet using the Digital Literacy lessons from the link in number 5. **Be certain to SAVE the document in your directory (look for your NC Wise number on "My Computer"). Save as: Guided Notes Part 1.** [[file:1_Guided_Notes_for_Part_1_Computer_Basics_Elaine_Witkowski[1.docx]] 5. Digital Literacy lessons: Click on the link below and use these lessons to answer the questions on the Guided Notes Part 1 worksheet you saved in number 4.

[|MS Digital Literacy Version 2]

=**Monday, August 29, 2011**=

1. MicroType Keyboarding Skillbuilder. Begin with Lesson B or the lesson you stopped on Friday. We will work on skillbuilder for 30 to 45 minutes this morning.

2. All About Me assignment. Using your "prewriting" graphic organizer, begin writing your rough draft. Remember the following requirements:

1" margins double spaced Times New Roman font, 12 point (MAKE THIS YOUR COMPUTER'S DEFAULT) minimum of two pages/maximum of three pages Add a header with: First Name Last Name-class period; Date

3. Tomorrow you will turn in the graphic organizer and your final paper.

4. Still waiting for MS 2010 to be loaded in our lab. As soon as that happens, we will be able to begin the Digital Literacy lessons and get into the curriculum for this course.

Have a great day!!!
=__**Friday, August 26, 2011**__=

Welcome to my wikispace! Your daily assignments will be posted on this wikispace. Each day when you arrive in class, you should log into the computer and go to this website.

1. MicroType Keyboarding Skillbuilder. Begin with Lesson A. Continue working on these lessons until time is called. Remember that you should be focusing on keying by touch (not looking at your fingers!!!!) and accuracy. Speed is important but keying without looking at your fingers and keying accurately are MOST important!

2. All About Me assignment. Today you will do some "prewriting" to gather your thoughts about your paper/essay. Then you will use the prewriting information to begin writing a two-page paper/essay about yourself. This paper/essay will be private, unless you would like to share it with the class.

Begin your "prewriting" stage by using the graphic organizer below to brain your ideas for writing about yourself. Click on the document and then save it to your directory. I also have hard copies in case you would rather use those.



Using the information from the graphic organizer, begin writing your paper/essay about yourself. Use 1" margins and Times New Roman font and should be double spaced. You may enhance your document with word art if you would like. The paper should be a minimum of two pages and a maximum of three! This will be your "rough draft." Monday we will work on the final version!

3. Today is FRIDAY!!! I hope you have an enjoyable weekend! Use this time to catch up on your rest and get ahead on assignments for next week! This year, the theme for Harnett County Schools is: For our students...**whatever it takes; whenever it takes it; however long it takes, WE will do!** Catch the vision and make this a great year for yourself and HCHS!

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