9-17+to+9-21

View Computer Lab Rules and Expectations Here

 Week 4 September 18 through September 21

 The learner shall be able to: === TA. 6-8 1E Use technology terminology appropriate to the task. === === TA.6-8.7J Use foundation and enrichment curricula in the creation of products. === === TA.6-8.11A Publish information in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, printed copy, monitor === === display, internet documents, and video. Use a variety of techniques to complete uniform tasks. === === TA.6-8.11B Design and create presentations for defined audiences. === === TA. 6-8 3E Demonstrate knowledge of the relevancy of technology to future careers, life-long learning, and daily living for individuals of all ages. === === TA. 6-8 3B Students will Demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use of computers while in an individual classroom, lab, or on the Internet. ===

=Warm Up--In class discussion of screen navigation--Read the following questions and discuss them with a partner, then be prepared to share your answers. =
 * What does the word navigation mean when we are using computers?
 * What are Icons? Where do you find them?
 * What's a tool bar?
 * What's a menu bar?
 * Where is the title bar located?
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Is there only one way to complete common tasks? If not, how many ways can you find to do things like print, save, and open files?
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Why would there be more than one way to do something like print or save?

==<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 1.3em;"> Agenda--Additional Assignment work is at the bottom of the agenda. You should be working on finishing the Vocabulary and Questions. == ==<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 1.3em;"> After that, go on to the questions at the end and create a new slideshow to answer them. ==

All About Me PowerPoint should be complete. Do NOT open it or work on it further.
===Vocabulary Slideshow needs to be complete and ready for discussion.

Next, think about and be prepared to answer the following questions. Add slides to the end of the vocabulary assignment and make notes for your questions there.

 * 1) ===  Give 3 examples of acceptable ways to use computers in the classroom. Explain.  ===
 * 2) ===  Give 5 examples of ways that computers SHOULD NEVER be used in classrooms. Explain.  ===
 * 3) ===  Explain HISD policy regarding what you should do if you accidentally encounter inappropriate material during an internet search. Explain some things that you should and should not do.  ===
 * 4) ===  List 5 jobs that use technology and explain how the technology effects the job.  ===
 * 5) ===  List 3 jobs that DON'T use technology and explain how technology might improve them.  ===
 * 6) ===  Spend time studying and reviewing your vocabulary.  ===


 * ===<span style="color: #ff1700; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">=Next, create a new slideshow and answer the following questions about your learning so far.= ===
 * 1) ===<span style="color: #ff1700; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Choose two examples of input devices and explain how they are alike and how they are different, be specific. ===
 * 2) ===<span style="color: #ff1700; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Explain how a monitor and a projector are similar and how they are different. ===
 * 3) ===<span style="color: #ff1700; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Explain why a basic understanding of intellectual property is important for students working in a technology lab with computers that access the Internet. ===
 * 4) ===<span style="color: #ff1700; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Give 5 examples of material that may be considered intellectual property. ===
 * 5) ===<span style="color: #ff1700; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Why is it important to understand that intellectual property is often also intangible? ===
 * 6) ===<span style="color: #ff1700; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Using typography, is it possible to make a poster or sign easier to understand? How? ===
 * 7) ===<span style="color: #ff1700; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">List the four examples of output devices present in our classroom. ===
 * 8) ===<span style="color: #ff1700; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Explain the difference between software and hardware, then explain how if at all, they are alike. ===
 * 9) ===<span style="color: #ff1700; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Why do posters need to be printed with font that is readable? ===
 * 10) ===<span style="color: #ff1700; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">How are plagiarism and piracy alike? ===
 * 11) ===<span style="color: #ff1700; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">When are you most likely to need a shift key? ===

= = ==<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 1.3em;"> Vocabulary List: ==


 * 1) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Intellectual property
 * 2) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Component
 * 3) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Acronym
 * 4) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Monitor
 * 5) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Keyboard
 * 6) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Mouse
 * 7) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Typography
 * 8) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Readable
 * 9) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Software
 * 10) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Input device
 * 11) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Output device
 * 12) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">shift key
 * 13) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">keyboard shortcut
 * 14) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">copyright
 * 15) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">plagiarism
 * 16) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">digital piracy
 * 17) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">computer network
 * 18) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">HTTP
 * 19) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">URL
 * 20) <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">domain name

=<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;"> Bonus Words--  =

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Citation

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Intangible

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Document

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Presentation

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Etiquette