CCC is a semester-long course designed to equip all 9th grade students with
organizational skills and technology tools needed to accomplish high level
learning goals. The course works in conjunction with other required freshman
classes (i.e., English, Science, etc.). Elements of school and career
planning will be incorporated.
"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer
yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you
know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...." --Dr. Seuss
"We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as
immpossible." --Chretien Malesherbes
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Use this website at home to practice your keyboarding skills
http://www.goodtyping.com/introduccion.htm?n=Guest&e=Invitado&
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WEEK of 1/12
Complete the Final Project - Work on the Presentation Monday and Tuesday.
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Week of 1/9
Complete Food Flyer by 1/7 (extended)
Wed. - Start Final Project/Exam
You should complete one step each day and the project must be submitted by
1/14/09. I will provide information on how to submit on Monday.
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Week of 12/15/08
Turn in Candy, Vampires and Turkey workbooks
From the black Office 2003 book:
Go to page EX142 DO Cases and Places #2
Excel Project 3 Tutorial
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Homework for 11/21/08 and 11/24/08
In the same Maximum PC Edition (October 2008) there is THE LIST: The 9 best
PC games of E3:
#9 - Red Alert 3
#8 - Prince of Persia
#7 - DC Online
#6 - Dark Void
#5 - Far Cry 2
#4 - Mirror's Edge
#3 - Empire: Total War
#2 - Fallout 3
#1 - Left4Dead
Do you agree with this list? Would you change it in any way? Email me your
list (but remember you can ONLY have 9 on it)
Do you agree with this list? Why or Why not? What would you include. You
list may only have 9 on it.
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Vist MaximumPC at http://www.maximumpc.com/ and choose an article to read.
Print the article.
Write at least a paragraph (5 - 7 complete sentences) summarizing the
article or giving your thoughts about it.
Staple summary to article and turn it in.
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Homework for 11/19 (Deadline extended to 11/25/08)
The most recent issue of Maximum PC has an article on Web Games. The list
includes:
Indestructo Tank AE (http://tinyurl.com/5vps9a)
Scorching Earth (http://tinyurl.com/5vw3y8)
Mr. Bounce (http://tinyurl.com/6d5x2z)
Warlords: Call to Arms (http://tinyurl.com/2v9kyx)
Skywire 2 (http://tinyurl.com/59zoum)
Bowman 2 (http://tinyurl.com/ygy2qz)
Twizzle (http://tinyurl.com/6hkugn)
Age of War (http://tinyurl.com/2cbkcw)
Epsilon (http://tinyurl.com/5rlo6y)
The Last Stand 2 (http://tinyurl.com/5n75sc)
Dino Run (www.pixeljam.com/dinorun)
Typeracer (http://play.typeracer.com)
Check some of these out. Would you play them? Why or Why not?
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HOMEWORK for 11/5
Evaluate the cover art for several popular computer games or gaming
systems. What does the artwork convey about the contents, based on colors
and font choices, graphis, etc.? Can you infer the target markets for these
products based on the outward appearances of the packaging? Write a brief
essay (1 page) about your findings.
HOMEWORK for 11/4
Define the 3 components of applications.
Play a board game/computer game/video game/online game/ etc... of your
choice.
-Write a paragraph giving the name of the game and a brief summary of the
game.
-Answer the following questions:
a. Did you enjoy the game you played?
b. Have you ever played a game like this before?
c. Did you wish you had more time to keep playing?
d. Why did you choose this game?
e. Why do you think games are so popular?
f. Who do you think plays computer games?
g. Do you think it's good or bad for you to play computer games, or a bit
of both?
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WEEK OF 10/27
How to Outline and use the Research
Eniac Advertising
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WEEK OF 10/20
Discussion and Practice on Using the Internet for Research
Research Paper Project Reassignment
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WEEK OF 10/13
Students should complete the Word Project 2 Tutorial (complete the Step-By-
Step) and apply that knowledge to the Writing Assignment given in class last
week. (Copy posted under Handouts)
Students should do the practice tests for WORD PROJECT 1 AND POWERPOINT
PROJECT 1. The test can be found at
http://www.scsite.com/off2003sch/learn/index.cfm
Updated link for E-Commerce:
http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/manage/technology/SERV_ECOMMERCE.html
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WEEK OF 10/6
Cereal Box Designs
Word Project 2 Tutorial - Do the Step-by-Steps
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WEEK OF 9/29
Career Research and Poster
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WEEK OF 9/22
PPT Presentations TODAY - Monday 9/22
Start Microsoft Word
Tuesday 9/23 Junior Achievement
Tutorial 1 - Word
In The LAB #1, #2 and #3
Career Flyer Project
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Week of 9/8 - 9/15
More PPT - Tips & Tricks
How to Present
PPT Book Report Planning Form due Friday 9/12
PPT Book Report due Tuesday 9/16
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Week of 9/1
Powerpoint Discussions
Fri - History of IT Presentation
Keyboard Quiz Friday 9/5
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Week of 8/18 - 8/25
Poe Story Map and Comic
Ergonomics
Intro to Computers
Keyboarding
Turn In: Personal Paragraphs, Collages, Ergonomic WS, Crossword
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Keyboarding - As instructed in Class
The purpose of Keyboarding is to teach students the touch method of keying
and to provide them with the document formatting skills that they will need
to excel in Computer Applications. Keyboarding is a necessary skill in our
Technological Society.
Second Semester Students - please work on the keyboarding lessons each day.
You should be able to try to complete at least two (2) a day.
Practice your typing skills using this game. Click on the click to play
button on the right side of the screen. http://www.popcap.com/gamepopup.php?
theGame=typershark
KEYBOARDING GOALS - Develop proper keyboarding techniques and build basic
speed and accuracy.
KEYBOARDING COMPETENCIES -
Keyboard at 30 WPM or better with 95% accuracy
Develop proper keyboarding techniques, inclouding safety methods to avoid
repetitive strain injury
Develop and apply proper keyboarding techniques to input and manipulate
data, and produce personal and bsuines documents
Apply ergonomic techniques to information technology tasks
KEYBOARD TIMING SCALE (at 95% accuracy)
Weeks Speed Speed Speed Speed Speed Speed
Points Points Points Points Points Points
7-10 30+ 27-29 25-26 20-24 15-19 14 or less
10 9 8 7 6 5
11-14 35 32-34 30-81 25-29 20-24 20 or less
10 9 8 7 6 5
15-18 40+ 35-39 30-34 25-29 20-24 20 or less
10 9 8 7 6 5
KEYBOARDING INSTRUCTIONS
Alphabetic Keyboarding:
Select the Alphabetic Keyboarding section. Select Lesson 1. The program
begins with instructions about technique. Listen and read along. These are
the techniques you will be graded on:
Touch control of the keyboard (using correct fingering on the keyboard)
Proper keyboarding techniques (DO NOT LOOK AT HANDS, sit up straight, feet
flat on the floor, and fingers curved over home row).
Each lesson has a row of tabs at the bottom of the screen. You should begin
with the first tab on your left and proceed to the tab on the right until
all the tabs are checked off. The program actually prompts you to the next
tab after you complete one. But, if you need to go back to finish a lesson
you should click on the tab that has not been checked off. These
Instructions will become clearer as you work on the lessons. Continue on
through all the lessons until they are all checked off on the screen. Once
you have finished this section, stop and have the teacher record it or ask
for direction.
Keyboarding Skill Builder:
Begin the Keyboarding Skill Builder section after you have completed the
Alphabetic Keyboarding section or upon teacher request. This section helps
you improve your keyboarding skill, speed and accuracy. Begin with Lesson A,
completing the tabs in each lesson. You must finish a section in order to
complete a report. To see a report of your speed and accuracy on screen,
select the Measurement Writing tab. To print a report, select the Lesson
Report tab, or go to Reports/Summary Report. Your teacher will decide how to
verify your speed and accuracy and determine that you have completed all the
assignments.
Numeric Keypad:
Start this section early in the semester. You can alternate between keypad
and keyboarding lessons. The purpose of this section is to teach you the
proper fingering on the keypad by touch (without looking at your fingers).
Hit the Num Lock key, located at the top of the keypad, on the right hand
side of the keyboard. A light above the Num Lock word should appear. You
must have this key turned on or the keypad will not work. Begin with Lesson
1 and complete the tabs. (Be sure to read instructions on screen.) Complete
all lessons in this section and turn in a summary lesson report for credit.
Your teacher may give other supplemental lessons to improve your skill in
this area.
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