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=Happy 2012!=

January 3 through January 6
 = = Objectives:
 * **Spend the first few minutes of class quietly reading the objectives. **
 * **Identify any words or phrases you don't recognize or understand. **
 * **Search for definitions of those words or phrases. **
 * **Be prepared to discuss. **

The learner will...
**TA. 6-8 1C** Demonstrate the ability to select and use software for a defined task according to quality, appropriateness, effectiveness, and efficiency. **TA. 6-8 1E** Use technology terminology appropriate to the task. **TA.6-8.7G** Integrate two or more productivity tools into a document including tables, charts and graphs, graphics from paint or draw programs, and user created photos.  **TA.6-8.10A** Use productivity tools to create effective document files for defined audiences such as slide shows, posters, multimedia presentations, newsletters, brochures or reports. **TA. 6-8 1F** Perform basic software application functions including, opening an application program and creating, modifying, printing, and saving documents. **TA.6-8.7A** Plan, create, and edit documents created with a word processor using readable fonts, alignment, page setup, tabs, and ruler settings.

****Thursday and Friday Classes--****
 * Spend a few minutes finishing up your vocabulary.
 * Be prepared to discuss it.
 * Today EVERYONE MUST participate.
 * There are no Opt outs.

The Big Review

 * This week we will review some terms and practices from the beginning of the year.
 * You should be using all of your best computer skills this week.
 * Make sure work is saved properly and named appropriately.
 * Make sure your folder is organized properly.
 * NO WORK should be outside of your folder. If you have work in the "My Documents" folder, make sure you copy and paste it into the folder you created for yourself in the student work folder appropriate for your period.

New Assignment:

 * Create a new MS Word Document and name it Vocabulary 2nd Sem.
 * Cut and paste the following technology related terms and define them in your own words.
 * 1) Formatting
 * 2) Cursor
 * 3) Alignment
 * 4) Blog
 * 5) Wiki
 * 6) Database
 * 7) Search Engine
 * 8) JPG
 * 9) TIFF
 * 10) GIF
 * 11) Compression
 * 12) Data
 * 13) File
 * 14) Server
 * 15) LAN
 * 16) WAN
 * 17) Accuracy
 * 18) Objectivity
 * 19) Authority
 * 20) Coverage
 * 21) Currency (relating to web resources, not money)