I will be at the VEX World Competition for the remainder of the week. You will be working on the HTML lesson in Codecademy this week. I will be checking your progress to give your grades for the week.
4/10/2015
My Website Layout
You created a very basic website yesterday. Today I want you to design a website layout on paper for a restaurant. Include the following items.
Restaurant Name - A Taste of Italy
A navigation bar
- Home
- About
- Menu
- Locations
- Contact
Links to social media
Copyright information
Make sure it is neat and well organized.
4/8/2015
My First Website
You are going to create a simple website.
Include the following elements in your website.
- Heading 1 (your name)
- Paragraph (tell about yourself)
- Image (Pick a picture)
- Background color
HTML Editors
4/6/2015
W3 Schools HTML Introduction
Go through this lesson and follow the steps given. Work all the way to the HTML attributes page and complete the exercises near the bottom.
- Exercise 1
- Exercise 2
- Exercise 3
- Exercise 4
- Exercise 5
When I return we will make a simple webpage. Today choose a
website that you feel has the best layout and design. Draw a sketch of that
website on a piece of paper. Give details about 5 parts of the website and tell
why you feel that layout and design is the best.
3/25/2015
Make sure your video is complete. I need one member from each group to do the following:
- Send me an email
- Subject: Software Commercial
- Body: List the members of your team
- Send a link to your video shared from we video or a link to your exported video
Today we will be introducing a new topic, web design. We will be creating our first web site using the interactive lesson below.
About You Website
3/18/2015
Day 3
After I have reviewed your script and storyboard you need to begin filming. We will be using www.wevideo.com to edit the video.
3/17/2015
Day 2
Today you will finalize your script. (I need to check your script before the end of class today.)
Create a storyboard to prepare for filming.
3/16/2015
You will be starting a project today that we will be working on all this week. You will be creating a 45 second informational commercial about a software program that we have used this year.
Day
- Form a group (Max 3) and begin planning and writing a script for your commercial. Watch some examples to help you get started.
- Refine the script and plot and begin planning how you will shoot the video. Create a storyboard.
- Begin filming and upload your video.
- Edit your video using WeVideo.
- Conclude all parts of the video.
- Script (Daily)
- Storyboard (Daily)
- Video (Exam)
- Examples
- Music
- Graphics
Make sure you label all your graphs.
Country Comparison Analysis
3/3/2015
Country Comparison Assignment
Using the link below you need to find the following information to create a spreadsheet.
Example
CIA World Factbook
3/2/2015
This is the last day we will be working on the Fast Food Project. Complete part 4.
Fast Food Frenzy Project
2/27/2015
Today you will add part 2 and part 3 to your project. Follow the steps provided or ask for assistance.
Fast Food Frenzy Project
2/26/2015
Our next assignment will have multiple parts. Today we will begin part 1. We will examine the nutritional value of your favorite fast food restaurants.
Fast Food Frenzy Project
2/20/2015
Take the results of your survey and pick at least 3 different things to graph. Give a description of what each graph is illustrating underneath each graph.
Put the final file in your shared work folder called Survey Results.
2/19/2015
Today you will be completing your peers surveys. Make sure you complete these to the best of your ability. If you are not trying or putting non-sense answers it will be reflected in your grade.
Survey Links
2/16/2015
Journal
What are some expenses that you would have to pay if you did not live with your parents? Make a list.
Student Budget Assignment
2/6/2015
You will be beginning our next assignment that will continue after benchmarking next week.
Class Survey Assignment #2
2/5/2015
Journal
Spreadsheets are very good for certain tasks but not so good for others. Give 3 examples for each.
Spreadsheets are good at:
Spreadsheets are not so good for:
2/4/2015
Complete anything missing from the glossary.
Shopping Cart Assignment
2/3/2015
Glossary
Cell
Cell Address
Spreadsheet
Name Box
Formula Bar
Number Format
Sheet
Workbook
Sheet Tab
Text Wrap
Fill Handle
Formula
Chart
Column Chart
Bar Chart
Pie Chart
Line Chart
2/2/2015
Journal
Give a few examples of other things you might chart using MS-Word.
Table Assignment
1/30/2015
Creating a Flow Chart in Microsoft Word
Today you will be creating a flow chart using Microsoft Word.
- Think of a process that you will model (ex. How to tie your shoe)
- Raise your hand so I can approve your idea.
- Using Microsoft Word create a Flow Chart to illustrate the process.
- Save and upload to your shared work folder as "MS-Word Flow Chart - Name".
Check to make sure you have everything in the link below.
MLA 4 - Grading
1/28/2015
MLA assignment 4 will be a test grade.
MLA Assignment 4 - Starting File
MLA Assignment 4 - Directions
1/26/2015
Journal
Today you will be creating a works cited page to go with the research paper. What is the purpose of the works cited page? Why is the proper format important?
MLA Assignment 3
1/22/2015
1st Semester Exam
Questions
1/20/2015
Journal
We have been learning how to use MLA formatting in Microsoft Word. Give examples of when you might use this in the future. Why do you think teachers require you to use MLA formatting?
MLA Activity 2
1/16/2015
MS-Word Test 1
1/15/2014
MLA Formatting Activity 1
1/14/2015
MLA formatting rules will be used when writing papers both in high school and in college. This is a vital skill to practice. We will be doing the formatting in class. Begin by completing the notes.
Using the attached slides fill in the blanks on the MLA Formatting Notes.
MLA Formatting Notes Click then go to file > make a copy.
MLA Formatting Slides
1/12/2014
Using Microsoft Word you will be creating a flyer used to
promote our class “Principles of IT”. Your flyer must include pictures and give
information about topics of study. Begin brainstorming and creating your flyer
and we will finish on Tuesday. Make sure it is well designed and neat.
1/9/2015
Sample Block Letter
1/8/2015
Journal
What was one thing you learned about Microsoft Word yesterday? Explain.
Open the slides below and use them to define the terms on your worksheet.
Intro to Word Processing
1/7/2015
Journal
We have used both Microsoft Word and Google Docs word processors. In what ways are they similar and different? Please write a paragraph explaining.
1/6/2015
Journal
Word processing is an important feature of computers. Explain how you have used them in the past and what improvements would you like to be made. Write a paragraph.
12/15/2014
Journal
Some companies would like to charge more money to have faster access to the internet. Do you feel everyone should have equal access to the internet, or should large companies be able to have a larger portion of the internet? Write a paragraph explaining your thoughts.
12/11/2014
Pick one of the lessons from code.org or codecademy.com to work on while I am out.
12/10/2014
A brand new "Hour of Code" activity has just been released! Please work on this quietly.
The New Hour of Code
12/9/2014
Journal
Yesterday we talked about the different parts of a URL. What were the different parts and what does URL stand for?
12/8/2014
Journal
Knowing how to effectively search the internet is an important skill to learn in today's society. If you know how to search for things you have almost any information in the world at your fingertips.What are some examples of things you have had to use the internet to search for in the past?
When finished open the PowerPoint below.
Basic Internet Functions
12/2/2014
English Assignment
Write a letter to Santa Claus telling him what you want for Christmas. Include the following words in your letter:
- holiday
- elves
- sleigh
- tradition
- reindeer
Animate Your Name
12/1/2014
Intro to Programming - The Hour of Code
11/18/2014
Journal
Why is citing the source important when creating a presentation?
Cutting Edge Technology Notes
11/17/2014
Journal
List some reasons why you believe your cutting edge technology you have chosen will be popular in the future.
11/11/2014
Journal
Technology is all around us. What current technology do you use today that was not around 10 years ago? What would life be like without this technology?
Cutting Edge Technology
11/6/2014
Journal
If you were going to setup a SOHO (small office/home) network what equipment would you need and why?
11/5/2014
Journal
Describe the different between a LAN and a WAN.
11/4/2014
Network Topologies
Illustrate each type of network and give an advantage and disadvantage.
- Ring
- Bus
- Star
- Mesh
- Hybrid
Journal
What did we say was the most simple computer network?
What is an advantage of a peer to peer network?
What is a disadvantage of a peer to peer network?
11/3/2014
Networks and Hackers
Journal
Computer networks are everywhere. Think of all the examples that you encounter everyday. Make a list of all the examples you can think of.
Example
- School computer network
- Xbox connected to the network
When finished watch this video.
How Computer Networks Connect and Work
Journal
Think back a couple weeks before we were using Adobe Photoshop, compare how much you know now to how much you knew at that time. How much more do you know now? What were some of the things you learned? What is something else you would like to learn?
10/28/2014
Free Images
10/27/2014
Creating a Magazine Cover
Guidelines
For the maximum grade you must include a picture of yourself.
Use a pleasing color scheme.
Must include magazine title, barcode, photo, article titles.
Canvas size = 8.5" x 11" 300 DPI
Royalty Free Images - Getty Images
Save the final version as magazine cover.jpg
Due Wednesday 10/29
10/17/2014
Photoshop Test 1
Use your knowledge of Photoshop and the clone stamp to correct the damaged photo. When finished upload to your shared work folder titled Repaired Photo.jpg.
10/15/2014
Journal
Which tool do you feel has been the most useful for the projects you have been working on? Explain.
Clone Stamp Tool
10/14/2014
Journal
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the magic wand tool we discussed yesterday.
10/13/2014
Journal
Discuss why you would need to make selection in Photoshop. Give some examples. Write a paragraph.
10/7/2014
Journal
Yesterday you were introduced to image editing software. What are some careers you think would use image editing software for their work.
Give a short description for each of these tools:
- Move tool
- Selection tools
- Layers
10/3/2014
Journal
Discuss the differences between RAM and hard drive storage.
10/2/2014
Journal
Why do you think you are able to remove the CPU from the motherboard?
Inside a Computer
10/1/2014
Glossary - Make sure you are defining these in your own words. (No copy and paste.)
CPU
RAM
Motherboard
Hard Drive
Power Supply
9/30/2014
Journal
Which peripherals do you use most often? Which peripheral would you like to use? Explain.
9/29/2014
Journal
The mouse is the other most commonly used input device along with the keyboard. What maintenance can you perform on your mouse to keep it working properly?
Peripherals
9/25/2014
Journal
The keyboard was one of the first input devices for a computer. Today many programs are designed to understand speech and handwriting. Do you feel the keyboard will ever be completely obsolete? Elaborate.
Input Devices
9/24/2014
Journal
Copyright review - Briefly describe the following topics.
- Copyright
- Fair use
- Infringement
- Public domain
9/23/2014
We will be starting the copyright presentations shortly.
9/19/2014
Journal
We discussed "fair use" yesterday and determined that sometimes there is a grey area when deciding what is legal. How would you handle a situation where you wanted to use a copyrighted material.
9/18/2014
Journal
Works that are in the public domain are available for anybody to use. Try to find an example of each that is in the public domain.
- Song
- Image
- Artwork
- Book
9/17/2014
Journal
How do you feel about the length of time a copyright is granted to an individual? (Artist's life plus 70 years) Try to think about both situations, shorter time or longer time. Elaborate.
9/16/2014
Journal
Read the copyright story and answer the questions in your journal.
Copyright Story
What do you think?
1. Is Brian right?
2. What should Sarah do?
Copyright PowerPoint
9/15/2014
Glossary
Copyright
Fair Use Doctrine
First Sale Doctrine
Intellectual Property
Patent
Permission
Plagiarism
Public Domain
Trademark
When finished watch this video.
Copyright and Fair Use
9/12/2014
Journal
Choose a job you would like to do in the future. Think about what type of hazards you might encounter. Make a list of at least 5 hazards; list the type and describe it.
Ex. Teacher - Physical hazard - While moving around the classroom there may be backpacks or other objects on the ground that would be a trip hazard.
9/11/2014
Journal
What type of hazard are you most likely to encounter here at school? What can be done to prevent accidents?
Glossary
Ergonomics
Incident
Accident
Hazard
Biological
Psychological
Physical
Chemical
9/10/2014
Journal
Using the job you chose and researched before you left yesterday, how did your job compare with the ones that were presented? Education, Salary, Job Outlook. Write a paragraph explaining.
After the test
Look at the slides that we will be using tomorrow.
Job Safety Slides
9/9/2014
Journal
When talking about positive employment traits we gave ourselves a rating for each category. Which employment traits do you feel are the most important and why?
9/5/2014
Journal
Pretend I am considering hiring you for a job. Write 1 paragraph explaining why I should hire you.
Researching IT Careers
9/4/2014
Journal
Have you ever had a bad experience with an employee at a company, store, or restaurant?
Make a list that identifies bad traits in a worker. (At least 5)
Make a list that identifies good traits in a worker. (At least 5)
Investigating Employment Opportunities
9/3/2014
Due Today
Completed Resume
Completed Resume Format (Resume you copied from the paper)
Completed Resume Brainstorming Worksheet
9/2/2014
Begin completing the Resume Brainstorming Worksheet
8/29/2014
Journal
What are some of the sections that will be included in your resume? List at least 5.
What can you list if you do not have any work experience?
What is a reference and who should you choose?
8/28/2014
What do you know about a resume? Do you know the purpose? Have you ever created a resume?
It's All About the Presentation
Resume Writing
8/26/2014
All About Me
What are some of your hobbies?
What are your favorite sports teams?
What is your favorite class?
What is your favorite book or genre?
What really annoys you?
What really makes you happy?
What was your most embarrassing moment?
What is something people would like to know about you?
What is the most interesting thing about you?
What was your favorite thing this past summer?
Phoenix Charter School
Principles of Information Technology
Instructor: Matthew Wineinger
Email: mwineinger@phoenixschool.net
School Phone: 903-454-7153
Cell Phone: 903-268-5213
Course Description:
This year in Principles of Information Technology students will develop
computer literacy skill to adapt to emerging technologies used in the global
marketplace. Students will enhance
reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them
to the information technology environment.
Course Topics:
- Career Development
- Identifying Employment Opportunities in Information Technology
- Communication with Emerging Technologies
- Hardware Components
- Software Components
- Analyzing Network Systems
- Word-processing
- Spreadsheets
- Databases
- Graphics
- Presentation Programs
- Multimedia
- Legal and Ethical Procedures
Supplies:
headphones/earbuds, a section in a 3 ring notebook, pen or pencil, and paper. (Disposable
earbuds will be available for purchase if necessary. $0.50)
Grades:
Weights and classifications for each six weeks
- Quizzes, homework and daily grades 60%
- Tests and major projects 40%
Late work will be accepted up to 3 days after the assigned due date
with a penalty of 10 points per day deducted.
Rules:
Arrive to class on time.
No food or drinks will be allowed in the computer lab.
Follow all directions quickly.
Raise your hand for permission to speak.
______________________________
Procedures:
Be seated before the bell rings.
Begin the bell ringer activity written on the board/website and work
quietly until directed.
Complete all work in a timely manner.
If you finish your assignment before the period is over work on the
research project or bonus work given.
Before leaving save all work.
Complete the exit ticket activity.
Make sure all trash is removed and your chair is pushed in when
dismissed.
________________________________________
Expectations:
Respect Yourself
Come to class on time with materials
Give your best effort/be ready to learn
Follow the dress code
___________________________
Respect Others
Use appropriate language
Value property of others
No bullying and/or harassment
___________________________
Respect Your School
Use school equipment appropriately
Obtain teacher’s permission to leave class
___________________________
Rewards:
Students that follow all the rules and procedures will earn free
time to play educational games and points to buy rewards.
Please feel free to contact me with any concerns and/or
questions. My email is mwineinger@phoenixschool.net it is my
pleasure to be teaching your child this year.
Thank you,
Matthew Wineinger
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