Before students login, ask them to choose a seat next to someone they want to partner with for today.
Remind students of MLA Homework Due Date: Sept.26 and bulletin board samples!
All students login and go to my blog site (HAVE ALL USE SAME BROWSER).
Review Searching similarity in IE and Firefox, CTL+ and-, Open/View in New Tabs, Using Advanced Search, Search Bar beside Address, etc.

UNIT 2, COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

Assign:
Online: Before you Read Quiz for Unit 2 during the first few minutes of class.
Scores on board. If you finish early, relax, open a new tab and search for Tech Articles (will eventually need 2) or check your aggregator (no GOOGLE EARTH OR GAMES!)

Tech Talk-Introducing Your Computer
BOOK pages 40-42
Online: Tech Talk Activity 2.1 , pg. 42, Review binary code together

Assign:
Students write their first names in binary code at top of cover sheet.

BOOK pages 43-46
Review computer parts with Video and Interactive Links:

Label the Parts (outside)

Label the Parts (inside)

Build a Computer

Assign:
WORKSHEET 2A, Labeling Computer Parts with Deskpaint and printing (groups of 2)
Demonstrate as students open the Worksheet…
Use Deskpaint in groups of 2. One student shows diagram and other writes with Deskpaint–add names, take a screen shot, paste in Word, print, and hand in when done (limit time to 10 minutes).

BOOK pages 47-49 and explain using Tutorial for pgs. 51-67

Project 1-Use Microsoft Windows
Exercises 1-1 to 1-6
Use Tech Sim in groups as a Tutorial
Explain interactivity as opposed to reading steps in book and remind we will review Windows information during the next class.
Windows Explorer: open, views/panes, hierarchy, expand/collapse, new folder (Use Data File Mars Exhibit), copy contents of picture folder to new folder, rename, delete
SaveAs: create a copy to save to new location/rename; file extensions
Desktop: shortcut, rename, move, properties, delete
Search: find files/wildcard, pg 64 table

Assessment if time allows and Certificate

Review +/- of different methods of learning

Sign up for SRT if you aren’t done with aggregator or if you want to work on your MLA report!

Standards:
1.1.1 Identify and explain the functions of the hardware components of a basic microcomputer system
1.1.2 Distinguish between system and applications software
1.1.3 Identify the uses and describe the benefits of virus detection and other utility software
1.1.4 Distinguish between primary memory and secondary storage
1.1.5 Identify alternative ways to input and output information
1.1.6 Identify storage capacities of floppy disks and hard disks, ZIP drives, and other storage media
7.1.1 Describe the objects on the Windows desktop and the parts of a window
7.1.2 Explain the function of the minimize, maximize, restore, and close buttons; move and size a window
7.1.3 Perform multi-tasking functions and copy/move data between applications
7.1.4 Utilize on-line Help features
7.1.5 Use the Windows Explorer and My Computer for file management (i.e., create, copy, move, and delete folders and files; rename files; format and copy a floppy disk; display multiple folders and files; search for files; sort files; use wildcards to select and view files)
7.1.6 Create shortcuts and delete icons on the desktop
7.1.7 Use Control Panel to change screen displays and screen savers, change mouse settings, and change date and time

Lessons 5 and 6

Demonstrate new keys.
Remind to complete each line twice for practice and
repeat posttest until you have only 2 errors–try at least 3 times!

If you finish your lessons early:
New Technology Summary assign
Tennis Game or Keyboarding really simple link
Inet Search extra credit
Lesson 1-4 Rerun

Keyboarding Links can be used here or from home for extra practice

Tablet PC Review

Show Keyboarding Links for home for extra practice/Tennis

Explain grading for 1-4 (Technique and Production)

3′ timings/Verbal Drills
(dad, mom, fall, sale, sold, ahead, sad folded, jam, heal, sell, jello, loss)

Assignment:

1. Finish 3 and 4 as necessary and Print Report and HAND IN
   
2. 4 Rerun Extra Credit or Inet Search Extra Credit
   
3. ONLY Keyboarding fun game link from my web site
4. Tennis with learned keys
   
5. Article Time
   

ASSIGN DUE DATES:

1. Review:
   Demo WINDOWS XP AND MS OFFICE 2007
   Login, desktop, mouse operations, start menu/accessories, windows, drives and folders, browse/search web with IE, copy/move/rename folders, file search, help, similarity of office apps
2. Book
3. Logins and class information as necessary from 1/14

DEMO MS WORD 2007, CHAPTER 1, CREATING AND EDITING A WORD DOC

1. Start/quit
2. Word window: doc window, view, insertion point, mouse pointer, scroll bar, status bar, ribbon (min), tabs/home tab/active tab/contextual tabs, gallery, enhanced screen tip, dialog box launcher, task pane, mini toolbar, shortcut menu, quick access toolbar, office button, menu, submenu key tip badge (alt)
3. Enter text, check spelling/grammar, formatting marks, wordwrap, blank line, save
4. Format text, characters, and paragraphs;
5. Fonts, sizes, styles and themes;
6. Alignment, bullets/numbering, underline/italics, undo/redo
7. Format document with Quick Style, style sets, color schemes, font sets
8. Insert and format picture or clipart, apply style, border/color, resize
9. Enhance page, change doc properties, save, print, quit, open, edit (del/bck),
10. Help

LAB ASSIGNMENT=Lab #2,
BONUS=CASES AND PLACES #4
READING HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT=WORD, CHAPTER 2

NEW TECHNOLOGY MLA #1 ASSIGNMENT PREPARATION

OneNote Review:
Create or find notebook folder, Add Comp Apps Section, MLA Article #1, #2, #3 Pages in COMP APPS Section. Copy article from Internet into your page, Add Pen and Writing Toolbar (show on 2 rows), Take notes in new Container (write or type), Preview/Print, Remember you have Auto Save!

Show directions in homework category on blog and Demonstrate from Direction!

Search Review:
Find an article about new technology using my links or information from your aggregator, paste in OneNote, and use Pen to highlight and write or type notes. YOU MUST USE ONENOTE FOR YOUR FIRST MLA REPORT (after that you may simply print the article and write your notes on the back).

MS Word 2007 and MLA Formatting Review as necessary:
MLA format DS (2007 format, no spacing style, or 2003 style), fonts, MLA heading, margins, spacing, tabs/indents
Review Word 2007 as necessary: spacing, margins, center, print, save, etc.)

Assign:

Find, read, take notes, and begin to write/type your first New Technology MLA Report.
This report is due on September 26.

Students finish Lesson 2 as necessary…then continue with 3 and 4

Assign: Lessons 3 and 4

• All students done with 1-4 will print a report!

If New Tech Summaries are done (all 10): Search extra credit, or read/other homework.

1. Cover sheet with 3 guidelines written on back from Sept. 3 class
2. Technology Handbook, pages H2-H9 worksheet questions.

This assignment is due on September 12:

1. Finished aggregator according to your assignment guide printout. Hand in your sheet when you finish and are ready for me to grade your aggregator.

Project 2-Operate Your Computer
Exercises together: Use Windows XP Tour and projector
2-1: Get to Know the Windows Desktop
2-2: Get to Know Your Mouse
2-3: Work with Multiple Applications
2-4: Get to Know Your Keyboard
2-5: Close Windows and CTL/ALT/DEL

Assessment-Discuss:
Concept Check and Critical Thinking 1-6, pg. 34
Guided Practice Demo, pgs. 34-35

Independent Practice #4 together with projector
DOS (from Windows/Accessories/Command Prompt/PC Fastype) with projector and compare to my computer in Windows XP or Vista
Explore other Operating Systems:   Linux Mac Commercial Spoof, Vista, Linux, Mac/Leopard,

Review Word and Demo assignment with projector (rough and final). Review guidelines page 39. Remind of no colored backgrounds. See rubric on cover sheet for scoring. Show me your rough copy for advice before you print final, then hand in attached to cover sheet.

Assigns:

REMEMBER:
If you finish before the end of class, you may check your aggregator. No video, music, games, or inappropriate sites, please. You could also play Free Rice or try Google Earth (ask me about Flight Simulator)

Standards:
7.1.1 Describe the objects on the Windows desktop and the parts of a window
7.1.2 Explain the function of the minimize, maximize, restore, and close buttons; move and size a window
7.1.3 Perform multi-tasking functions and copy/move data between applications
8.1.1 Create, save, close, retrieve, and print a document
8.1.3 Select, edit, and format characters and paragraphs
8.1.4 Utilize editing and writing tools such as spell check, thesaurus, grammar check, etc.
8.1.5 Use Print Preview and other print options
8.1.6 Utilize the Help feature and other reference materials
1.1.8 Understand copyright, ethics, and pirating as related to computer technology
1.1.9 Routinely and efficiently use the Internet and online communication tools to research, gather, and distribute information.

ONLY 1 lesson today–normally we try for 2 a day

I want to make sure you know the keys from the first two lessons well enough to feel some confidence with the touch technique.

Today you will repeat lesson 2 from the beginning, then raise your hand so I can check your work. When you finish today, you will be able to work on new technology articles.

1. KCA Technique Link from KCA
2. Technique PPT
3. Remind of section/page/line locations in KCA
4. Practice 2x each and Posttest 2 errors or less
5. Grading (Technique and Production)

Show plastic key cover and rotate through class,
COVER OFF=0 TECHNIQUE POINTS FOR WEEK!

Review Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 keys together

• keep at least one finger on home row as an anchor key at all times,
• don’t worry about speed–go slowly enough to stay accurate,
• watch the source text–not your typing results or your fingers,
• check your results after each line twice only and slow down if making too many mistakes
• THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU’RE DOING!

New Tech Article Homework time when we finish. See Bulletin Board for samples.

First New Tech summary must be done in OneNote, and make sure I see your first summary.

10 Articles and Summaries Due October 10!

1. If you can’t see the board—write things down as I say them ON YOUR COVER SHEET and ask me to repeat when necessary.

2. Your Cover Sheet is your guide, and any printouts are attached to the Cover Sheet when you hand in work. It is also a great place to write due dates.

3. Use the Comp Apps Text Link on my blog (top right section) or on my school web site link for online exercises and quizzes.

4. Email–watch for message to show quiz is sent, write score on cover sheet, and check with me. If your message doesn’t say “sent, check the spelling of my email address.

5. Make sure you are on the right assign before taking a quiz and emailing!

TECHTALK—Computers and You

• Online, Unit 1 Tech Talk Quiz

(Before you Read Quiz together with projector and explain how to find quiz and how to mail when done.)

Read/Discuss Tech Talk Together (Pages 2-8)
Definitions, history, home, school, work, ethics, virus/hacker, ergonomics/safety, user agreements

• Online Tech Talk Activity 1.1 (History)
• Online Tech Talk Activity 1.2 (Safety)

Review/Assess

• Online, Tech Talk, After You Read, Unit 1 Tech Talk Quiz
  Students take on own and record on cover sheet and email results

PROJECT 1-Use Your Computer Safely and Responsibly
Exercise 1-1: DO TOGETHER
Exercise 1-2: DO TOGETHER
Exercise 1-3: DO TOGETHER
Exercise 1-4: DO TOGETHER
Online, Enrichment, Activity 1.2 (review school user agreement)

Assessment
Guided Practice #7 ONLY
DO TOGETHER WITH WIKI OR PROJECTOR
Students will work in groups of 2 and create a list of 3 guidelines. Print guideline list  copy for each person in group then post your best suggestion to the class wiki.
5-item policy for students sharing workstations

Independent Practice
DISCUSS as time allows

Hand in:
Cover sheet with 3 guidelines written on back.

Assign Due Dates:

Finished aggregator according to your assignment guide printout. Hand in your sheet when you finish and are ready for me to grade your aggregator.
This assignment is due on September 12.

REMEMBER: No video, music, games, or inappropriate sites from your aggregators! You could also try Google Earth–ask me about Flight Simulator

Demonstrate Basics of Windows XP:

1. desktop properties
2. mouse operations
3. start menu and application software
4. open/min/max/resize/move windows
5. my computer for drive/folders
6. search for files
7. use web and show tabs; organize files
8. use help
9. compare to other operating systems…DOS (from Windows/Accessories/Command Prompt
10. explore other Operating Systems:   Linux Mac Commercial Spoof, Vista, Linux, Mac/Leopard,

Demonstrate: Windows Paint, Windows Moviemaker, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Gallery

Demonstrate Searching:
Google Advanced, Feeling Lucky, mention other search engines (Firefox, Chrome, etc.)

Lab Assign for today=choice of at least one of the items below.
Raise your hand when done so I can evaluate and give you credit for the lab.

1. Internet Scavenger Hunt
2. Experiment with: Paint, Windows Moviemaker, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Gallery
3. Create a delicious account and add/organize bookmarks
4. Create an aggregator in iGoogle or myYahoo
5. Try Freerice.com

Assignment for next week: Word, Chapter 1
If you’ve already read it, use the time to read COM or WINDOWS section, complete some “Learn it Online” practice related to Word, Chapter 1, or complete Bonus Buy a Computer assignment from first week