02-07+to+02-11

= Week of 02-07-2011 to 02-11-2011 =

Today is a RED day 1-4
TEKS **TA.6-8.10A,** ** TA.6-8.7D, **** TA.6-8.5C ** Student Learning Focus: I will use productivity tools to create effective document files for defined audiences such as slide shows, posters, multimedia brochures or presentations. I will Use on-line help and other search and research features. I will create media rich presentations for a diverse and clearly defined audience.

==**--Check to make sure your work is named properly in your folder.** == Key Words and terms for today: -Learning Curve -Audience -Features -Programs -Productivity <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">-Layout <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">-Design <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">-K.I.S.S. <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">-Similarities <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">-Differences


 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Today we will review MS Powerpoint features and discuss your slideshows.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">We will review and clarify vocabulary.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">We will compare and contrast MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">We will discuss style, design, layout and audience.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">If time permits, we will begin talking about our HTML assignment for next week.

= Wednesday February 9, 2011 Red Day--1 through 4 = = Thursday February 10, 2011 White Day-- 5 through 8 =

--Check to make sure your work is named properly in your folder.
<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Key Words and terms for today: <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">-Learning Curve <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">-Audience <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">-Features <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">-Programs <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">-Productivity <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">-Layout <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">-Design <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">-K.I.S.S. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">-Similarities <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">-Differences
 * 1) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Check and discuss vocabulary and BONUS WORDS.
 * 2) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Discuss MS Office and features.
 * 3) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Discuss Similarities and Differences in the MS Office programs
 * 4) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Graphic organizers
 * 5) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">MS Word Demo
 * 6) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">MS PowerPoint refresher
 * 7) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Independent practice
 * 8) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Similarities and Differences

Vocabulary

 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">HTML
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">HTML Tags
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Image Tag
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Hexadecimal Colors
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">hyperlink
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">www
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">HTTP
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">FTP
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Center Align
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Right Align
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Left Align
 * <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #000000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">productivity
 * <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #000000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Software and Applications
 * <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #000000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Slideshow
 * <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #000000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Graphics
 * <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #000000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Background
 * <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #000000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Design
 * <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #000000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Layout

Now, using MS PowerPoint, create an "Alike and Different" Slideshow comparing a technology classroom like this one with your other classes. How is the room different? How is what we're learning different? Think of as many differences and similarities as possible. Be prepared to discuss it with class.

White Day Periods 5 through 8
<span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Come in and wait for me to seat you. File names should look like this: Define the following
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Log into the computer when I tell you to.
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">You may still need to be paired with a partner. If you are, you need to take turns at the keyboard.
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Wait for my directions. Don't work ahead of me. Don't guess. Pay attention. Ask questions.
 * 1) If you haven't finished the vocabulary from last week you must do so today. I will guide you through this and remind you of how it is done.
 * 2) You MUST check to make sure your work is named properly.
 * 3) Spend a few minutes researching the word Productivity. Think about how the programs we use in class are "productivity tools". Discuss this with a partner and be prepared to share your answers in class.
 * 4) Discuss Vocab1a and be prepared to answer questions.
 * 5) Why is vocabulary important?
 * 6) Explain how your work is titled in your folder.
 * 7) Now, we will be looking at and exploring Microsoft PowerPoint.
 * 8) We will discuss it and then you will be given a few minutes to explore on your own. Be prepared to share features you find with the class.
 * 9) Now, using MS PowerPoint, create an "Alike and Different" Slideshow comparing a technology classroom like this one with your other classes. How is the room different? How is what we're learning different? Think of as many differences and similarities as possible. Be prepared to discuss it with class.
 * Heyman, L 02-03-11 title**
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">HTML
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">HTML Tags
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Image Tag
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Hexadecimal Colors
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">hyperlink
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">www
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">HTTP
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">FTP
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Center Align
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Right Align
 * <span style="color: #001880; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Left Align

We will discuss your answers at the end of class.