Info Tech 1

Welcome to Information Technology 1 (Info Tech 1)

In Info Tech 1 (previously known as Computer Applications), students will learn Microsoft Office 2013, including Word, Power Point, Excel and Access. Students will also discuss digital literacy, file management, and social media responsibility.

Week 19

Monday 5/15

  • Today we will continue our summative final over all of the material learned in this course.
    • Assignment: continue final part 1 (of 2) – Dance Party

Tuesday 5/16

  • Today we will continue our summative final over all of the material learned in this course.
    • Assignment: continue final part 1 (of 2) – Dance Party

Wednesday 5/17

  • Today we will continue our summative final over all of the material learned in this course.
    • Assignment: continue final part 1 (of 2) – Dance Party

Thursday 5/18

  • Today we will continue our summative final over all of the material learned in this course.
    • Assignment: continue final part 1 (of 2) – Dance Party

Friday 5/19

  • Today we will continue our summative final over all of the material learned in this course.
    • Assignment: continue final part 1 (of 2) – Dance Party

Week 18

Monday 5/8

  • MOS Excel Certification Exam

Tuesday 5/9

  • Today we will be assessed over Excel.

Wednesday 5/10

  • MOS Excel Certification Exam make-up / catch-up day

Thursday 5/11

  • Today we will begin our summative final over all of the material learned in this course.
    • Assignment: Discuss and begin final part 1 (of 2) – Dance Party

Friday 5/12

  • Today we will begin our summative final over all of the material learned in this course.
    • Assignment: continue final part 1 (of 2) – Dance Party

Week 17

Monday 5/1

  • Lesson 7

Tuesday 5/2

  • Make-up/catch up day

Wednesday 5/3

  • Skills Mastery Certification Simulation Review
    • Copy “Skills Mastery Certification Simulation” folder from Read Only to your Excel folder on Cobra.

Thursday 5/4

Friday 5/5

Week 16

Monday 4/24

  • Lesson 6 – Using Templates, Themes, and Images in Excel
    • Assignment: Music Genres (handout)
      • Will need to copy the Music Genres.txt file from Read Only to your Excel folder

Tuesday 4/25

  • Today we will learn how to use charts in Excel.
    • Together: Excel Section 3 WhitePages 92 – 95, 98-99
      • Open Crabtree_ES3.2 and save as “Period#LastName_ExpenseBudget”
    • Assignment: Excel Section 3 White Pages 96 – 97

Wednesday 4/26

Thursday 4/27

Friday 4/28

  • First: finish assignments from this week
  • Second: Lesson 7 – Pivot Tables, SmartArt Graphics, and Charts

Week 15

Monday 4/17

  • No School!

Tuesday 4/18

Wednesday 4/19

  • No Classes – ACT Testing Day (Juniors Only)

Thursday 4/20

Friday 4/21

Week 14

Monday 4/10

  • Today we will…
    • Know: how to calculate formulas and functions with multiple worksheets.
    • Understand: how data validation for formulas work in a table.
    • Be able to do: create data tables, enter validation rules/formulas, and sort a table in Excel
  • Together: Lesson 5 Formulas & Functions Tutorial

Tuesday 4/11

  • Today we will…
    • Know: how to calculate formulas and functions with multiple worksheets.
    • Understand: how data validation for formulas work in a table.
    • Be able to do: create data tables, enter validation rules/formulas, and sort a table in Excel
  • Together: Lesson 5 Formulas & Functions Tutorial

Wednesday 4/12

  • Today we will practice inserting complex functions/formulas.

Thursday 4/13

  • Work/catch up day
    • Finish Assignment: Raise Directions
    • Assignment: Gmetrix Excel Functions, Formulas, Sorting, Referencing Review

Friday 4/14

  • No School!

Week 13

Monday 4/3

  • Today we will…
    • Know: how to create data tables inside of Excel.
    • Understand: how data validation for formulas work in a table.
    • Be able to do: create data tables, enter validation rules/formulas, and sort a table in Excel.

Tuesday 4/4

Wednesday 4/5

  • Today we will…
    • Know: how to create data tables and sparklines inside of Excel.
    • Understand: how data validation for formulas work in a table.
    • Be able to do: create data tables, enter validation rules/formulas, and sort a table in Excel
  • Together: Continue working with 6crabtreefundraising
  • Assignment: NBA Results (Handout)

Thursday 4/6

  • Today we will…
    • Know: how to create data tables and sparklines inside of Excel.
    • Understand: how data validation for formulas work in a table.
    • Be able to do: create data tables, enter validation rules/formulas, and sort a table in Excel
  • Work day to finish the following assignments:
    • Buying a Car
    • Verizon Wireless
    • The Gap
    • NBA Results

Friday 4/7

  • Today we will…
    • Know: how to create data tables and sparklines inside of Excel.
    • Understand: how data validation for formulas work in a table.
    • Be able to do: create data tables, enter validation rules/formulas, and sort a table in Excel
    • Assignment: Gmetrix Excel Functions, Formulas, Sorting, Referencing Review

Week 12

Monday 3/27

Tuesday 3/28

  • Today we will review information learned in Excel.
    • Gmetrix – Excel Basics (training mode)
    • Work on any missing/incomplete Excel assignments.

Wednesday 3/29
**Adjusted Schedule – Rec Rally**

  • Today we will…
    • Know: how to create data tables inside of Excel.
    • Understand: how data validation for formulas work in a table.
    • Be able to do: create data tables, enter validation rules/formulas, and sort a table in Excel.
      • Together: Fundraiser

Thursday 3/30

  • Today we will…
    • Know: how to create data tables inside of Excel.
    • Understand: how data validation for formulas work in a table.
    • Be able to do: create data tables, enter validation rules/formulas, and sort a table in Excel.

Friday 3/31

  • Today we will…
    • Know: how to create data tables inside of Excel.
    • Understand: how data validation for formulas work in a table.
    • Be able to do: create data tables, enter validation rules/formulas, and sort a table in Excel.
    • Finish Assignment: Buying a Car Directions
    • Assignment: Verizon Wireless (Handout)

Week 11

Monday 3/20

Tuesday 3/21

  • Today we will be introduced to Microsoft Excel.

Wednesday 3/22

  • Today we will be introduced to Microsoft Excel.

Thursday 3/23

  • Today we will be introduced to Microsoft Excel.
    • Learning Targets: Formatting Cells and Entering Data and Formulas
    • Together: Finish Excel Basics
    • Assignment: periodlastnameqtrlyincome16

Friday 3/24

  • Today we will be introduced to Microsoft Excel.

Week 10

Monday 3/6

  • Today we will review design tips for PowerPoint.
    • Finish Assignment: Best of 2015
    • Assignment: Gmetrix Assessment (training mode): PowerPoint Review

Tuesday 3/7

  • Today we will be assessed over PowerPoint.
    • Assignment: Choice PowerPoint

Wednesday 3/8

  • Today we will be assessed over PowerPoint.
    • Assignment: Choice PowerPoint

Thursday 3/9

  • Today we will review for the PowerPoint Certification and complete any missing assignments.
    • PowerPoint Review
    • Complete any missing/incomplete Word assignments (tomorrow is last day these will be accepted)
    • Complete any missing/incomplete PowerPoint assignments

Friday 3/10

  • Today we will complete the MOS PowerPoint 2013 Certification Exam.

Week 9

Monday 2/27

  • Today we will finish up any missing/incomplete work in Word.
    • Catch up/work day
    • Make up certification exams

Tuesday 2/28

  • Together: Begin PowerPoint Demo
    • “There’s an App for That”
      • fonts, design templates, transitions, slide layouts, animations

Wednesday 3/1

  • Together: Review PowerPoint Demo
    • “There’s an App for That”
      • SmartArt, Inserting/Deleting slides, changing slide layouts
      • Turn into ClassHandin on Cobra if you didn’t on Tuesday
    • PowerPoint Design Tips
    • Assignment: About Me PowerPoint

Thursday 3/2

Friday 3/3

  • Today we will use what we have learned in PowerPoint to update an already completed presentation.

Week 8

Monday 2/20

  • No School – Happy President’s Day!

Tuesday 2/21

  • Today we will review information covered in Word to prepare for the final assessment/MOS Word Certification Exam.
    • ***If you have not set up your Certiport account, you MUST do so before the end of the period Thursday – ask if you need help setting this up!!***
      • Assignment: Finish Bamboo from Friday (all links are on Friday’s date)
      • Assignment: Finish Word Review from Tuesday

Wednesday 2/22

  • Today we will be assessed over Word.
    • Assessment: Open this document (Crazy Laws) and complete the steps listed on the pink Crazy Laws handout.
      • PRINT and save to ClassHandin folder when finished.

Thursday 2/23

  • Today we will review information from the MOS Word Certification Exam. What do we need to cover in more detail?

Friday 2/24

  • Today we will be assessed over material covered in Word
    • Assessment: MOS Certification Exam

Week 7

Monday 2/13

  • Today we will…
    • Know how to format a word document with graphics.
    • Understand how to apply columns and breaks, insert images, SmartArt, captions, endnotes/footnotes, adjust text wrapping and size, and appy effects/styles to photos.
    • Be able to format a document using several tools to make it more visually appealing.

Tuesday 2/14

  • Today we will…
    • Know how to format a word document with graphics.
    • Understand how to apply columns and breaks, insert images, SmartArt, captions, endnotes/footnotes, adjust text wrapping and size, and appy effects/styles to photos.
    • Be able to format a document using several tools to make it more visually appealing.
    • Assignment: costumes

Wednesday 2/15

  • Today we will…
    • Know how to create multilevel lists, insert shapes, text boxes, and WordArt.
    • Understand how to incorporate these into a document and format them.
    • Be able to create a winter scene using these skills.

Thursday 2/16

Friday 2/17

Week 6

Monday 2/6

Tuesday 2/7

  • Today we will get caught up on assignments we have had so far in Word.
    • Review grade report and work on any of the highlighted items. Make sure these go in ClassHandin.
    • If you did not complete/finish the Word Part 1 summative yesterday, please do so!
  • Today we will learn how to format columns, insert breaks, insert captions, photos (positioning, text wrapping & sizing)
    • Assignment: Gmetrix – Learn Column/Breaks/Captions/Photos
      • This is in “TRAINING” mode so you can go through the questions and use the lightbulb to help you.

Wednesday 2/8

  • Today we will learn how to format columns, insert breaks, insert captions, photos (positioning, text wrapping & sizing).

Thursday 2/9

  • Today we will understand how to add captions to images, how to insert Smart Art, and end notes/footnotes. We will review positioning, text wrapping & sizing, and effects/styles of photos. We will also review columns and breaks.

Friday 2/10

  • Today we will review information learned so far
    • Work/catch up day

Week 5

Monday 1/30

  • Today we will learn how to sort tables, apply table styles, and how to convert tables to text and text to tables

Tuesday 1/31

  • Today we will learn how to use tabs & tab leaders in Word
    • Together: Tab Practice (LastName_RailTravel – from book pages 52-55) – turn into Cobra when finished

Wednesday 2/1

  • Today we will apply our knowledge of tables and tabs to a Word document.
    • Assignment: Top Retail Stores (handout by printer)
    • Assignment: Gmetrix: Tables Practice (testing mode)

Thursday 2/2

  • Today we will review how to set tabs and tab leaders in Word.
    • Assignment: Movie Ratings (handout)
    • Assignment: Grammy’s/Races tabs (handout)

Friday 2/3

  • Today we will review and complete missing work.
    • Things to know for Word Part 1 Quiz
    • Complete any missing/incomplete Word assignments

Week 4

Monday 1/23

  • Today we will learn how to set Indents
    • Together: Indent practice (open “The Wall” from last week)
    • Assignment: 12 Days of Christmas FILE — right click & save
      • Directions — just open, no need to save the directions

Tuesday 1/24

Wednesday 1/25

Thursday 1/26
**Adjusted Schedule – Rocket Recognition Rally**

  • Today we will learn how to create & modify tables in Word.
    • Together: Table Practice (class schedule)
    • Assignment: Valentine’s Would You Rather

Friday 1/27

  • Today we will review tables and learn how to sort contents within a table.
    • Together: Table Review
    • Assignment: Finish Valentine’s Would You Rather

Week 3

Monday 1/16

  • No School – MLK Jr. Day!

Tuesday 1/17

  • School Cancelled – Weather Closure

Wednesday 1/18

  • Today we will review document themes and colors and learn how to apply page borders, change margins/line spacing, and how to use the thesaurus & format painter.

Thursday 1/19

  • Today we will apply formatting to a Word document.

Friday 1/20

  • Today we will review basic formatting in Word.
    • Assignment: GMetrix Formatting Review Quiz
    • Assignment: GMetrix Indent Practice

Week 2

Monday 1/9

  • Today we will create a poster about ourselves.
    • Finish your word cloud if you have not done so yet.
    • Assignment: About Me Info Graphic
      • Canva login
        • Together: demo and set up infographic
        • Find at least 5 pictures to describe you (save to misc folder)
        • Upload to Google Classroom

Tuesday 1/10

  • Today we will learn how to start a new Word document, format a document from the Home tab, and vocabulary for Microsoft Word.
    • Finish Word Clouds and About Me Info Graphics
      • Upload to Google Classroom
    • Set up GMETRIX account
    • Together – practice formatting documents
      • Word screen parts / header and footers

Wednesday 1/11

  • Today we will learn how to start a new Word document, format a document from the Home tab, and vocabulary for Microsoft Word.

Thursday 1/12

  • Today we will learn how to start a new Word document, format a document from the Home tab, and vocabulary for Microsoft Word.
    • Together – practice formatting documents
      • Review Word screen parts / headers and footers
      • Top Baby Names
      • Assignment: 20 Questions

Friday 1/13

  • Today we will review formatting, learn Backstage Properties, page navigation, spell check, and 5 ways to cut, copy & paste. We will also learn how to apply document themes, colors, page borders, margins, line spacing, thesaurus & format painter.

Week 1

Monday 1/2

  • Happy New Year! – No Classes

Tuesday 1/3

  • Happy New Year! – No Classes

Wednesday 1/4

  • First Day of Second Semester
  • Today we will learn about Digital Media 1 and go over class expectations.
    • Nearpod

Thursday 1/5

  • Today we will set up our computers for the semester and share information with Mrs. Crabtree.
    • Seating chart
    • What is Info Tech 1?
      • Review syllabus and Computer Use / Equipment Guidelines
    • Computer Setup/Housekeeping
      • Bookmark this site and/or set as homepage
      • Set up folders/Cobra drive, etc
    • Assignment: Complete Intro Survey (found in Google Classroom)

Friday 1/6

  • Today we will begin our first project – creating an infographic about ourselves.
    • Demo & create word cloud on WordClouds
      • Assignment: Save to Cobra, upload to Google Classroom
    • If you did not complete the Intro Survey in Classroom yesterday, please do so before the end of the period today!
    • Assignment: About Me Info Graphic
      • Discuss and save at least 5 pics to misc folder on cobra

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 20

Monday 5/22

  • Finals!
    • Periods 1, 2, and 7

Tuesday 5/23

  • Finals!
    • Periods 5 and 6
    • Gmetrix final assessment

Wednesday 5/24

  • Finals!
    • Periods 3 and 4

Thursday 5/25

  • Enjoy Summer Break!

Friday 5/26

  • Enjoy Summer Break!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 16

Monday 11/28

  • Today we will learn how to use charts in Excel.
    • Together: Excel Section 3 WhitePages 92 – 95, 98-99
      • Open Crabtree_ES3.2 and save as “Period#LastName_ExpenseBudget”
    • Assignment: Excel Section 3 White Pages 96 – 97
      • Open WBPerfStats and save as “Period#LastName_PerfStats”

Tuesday 11/29

  • Today we will create charts in Excel.

Wednesday 11/30

Thursday 12/1

  • First: finish assignments from this week
  • Second: Lesson 7 – Pivot Tables, SmartArt Graphics, and Charts

Friday 12/2

  • Lesson 7 – Pivot Tables, SmartArt Graphics, and Charts

Week 15

Monday 11/21

  • Black Friday research assignment

Tuesday 11/22

  • Black Friday research assignment

Wednesday 11/23

  • No School – Thanksgiving Break

Thursday 11/24

  • No School – Thanksgiving Break

Friday 11/25

  • No School – Thanksgiving Break

Week 14

Monday 11/14

Tuesday 11/15

Wednesday 11/16

Thursday 11/17

  • Lesson 6 – Using Templates, Themes, and Images in Excel
    • Assignment: Music Genres (handout)
      • Will need to copy the Music Genres.txt file from Read Only to your Excel folder

Friday 11/18

  • Black Friday research assignment

Week 13

Monday 11/7

  • Review/finish Lesson 5
    • Referencing other worksheets
    • Modifying Formulas
    • Using If… Then… Else functions
    • Advanced Conditional Formatting Rules
    • Hiding/Revealing Columns
    • Comments
    • Finding Information
    • Cross-worksheet formulas
    • CountIF function
    • Order of Evaluation (PEMDAS)

Tuesday 11/8

  • Review/finish Lesson 5
    • Referencing other worksheets
    • Modifying Formulas
    • Using If… Then… Else functions
    • Advanced Conditional Formatting Rules
    • Hiding/Revealing Columns
    • Comments
    • Finding Information
    • Cross-worksheet formulas
    • CountIF function
    • Order of Evaluation (PEMDAS)

Wednesday 11/9

  • Today we will practice inserting complex functions/formulas.

Thursday 11/10
**Adjusted Schedule – Host State Volleyball (Period 4-7 Only)**

Friday 11/11
**Adjusted Schedule – Veteran’s Day Assembly**

  • Work/Catch Up Day – check Synergy

Week 12

Monday 10/31

  • Today we will…
    • Know: how to create data tables inside of Excel.
    • Understand: how data validation for formulas work in a table.
    • Be able to do: create data tables, enter validation rules/formulas, and sort a table in Excel
  • Assignment: Verizon Wireless (Handout)

Tuesday 11/1

  • Today we will…
    • Know: how to create data tables and sparklines inside of Excel.
    • Understand: how data validation for formulas work in a table.
    • Be able to do: create data tables, enter validation rules/formulas, and sort a table in Excel
  • Together: Continue working with 6crabtreefundraising
  • Assignment: NBA Results (Handout)

Wednesday 11/2

  • Work/catch up day! The following should be in your ClassHandin folder for me to grade:
    • Golf Rankings (word document)
    • Gradebook
    • The Gap
    • Fundraiser
    • Buying a Car
    • Verizon Wireless
    • NBA Results

Thursday 11/3

  • Today we will…
    • Know: how to calculate formulas and functions with multiple worksheets.
    • Understand: how data validation for formulas work in a table.
    • Be able to do: create data tables, enter validation rules/formulas, and sort a table in Excel
  • Assignment: Lesson 5 Formulas & Functions Tutorial

Friday 11/4

  • Today we will…
    • Know: how to calculate formulas and functions with multiple worksheets.
    • Understand: how data validation for formulas work in a table.
    • Be able to do: create data tables, enter validation rules/formulas, and sort a table in Excel
  • Assignment: Lesson 5 Formulas & Functions Tutorial

Week 11

 

Tuesday 10/25

Wednesday 10/26

Thursday 10/27
**Adjusted Schedule – Rec Rally**

  • Today we will…
    • Know: how to create data tables inside of Excel.
    • Understand: how data validation for formulas work in a table.
    • Be able to do: create data tables, enter validation rules/formulas, and sort a table in Excel.
      • Together: Fundraiser

Friday 10/28

  • Today we will…
    • Know: how to create data tables inside of Excel.
    • Understand: how data validation for formulas work in a table.
    • Be able to do: create data tables, enter validation rules/formulas, and sort a table in Excel

Week 10

Wednesday 10/19

  • Today we will learn basic formulas in Excel. Students will review basic vocabulary; learn number formatting. Students will learn fill down, fill right, and the functions sum, average, min & max.

Friday 10/21

  • Today we will apply basic formulas in Excel. Students will apply formatting and functions to an Excel workbook.

 

 

 

 

 

Week 8

Monday 10/3

 

 

 

Tuesday 8/16

  • Today we will be introduced to Info Tech 1
    • Stations!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 19

Monday 5/16

  • Print MicroType reports
  • Finish up review (10-15 minutes)
  • Discuss Final – begin final
  • No passes will be given during finals – make sure you use the bathroom, etc. before you come to class!

Tuesday 5/17

  • Finals – Periods 1, 2, and 7

Wednesday 5/18

  • Finals – Periods 3, 4
  • Print MicroType Reports if you did not do so on Monday
  • Info Tech 1 Final

Thursday 5/19

  • Finals – Periods 5, 6
  • Print MicroType Reports if you did not do so on Monday
  • Info Tech 1 Final

Friday 5/20

  • Happy Summer!

Week 18

Monday 5/9

  • Today we will be assessed over Access.
    • Access Summative Assignment: Access Section 2 – Challenge 1 (pages 73-74)
      • Complete steps 1-5
      • Make sure you include your Last Name in the Table Names!

Tuesday 5/10

Wednesday 5/11

Thursday 5/12

Friday 5/13
**Adjusted Schedule – May Day Assembly**

Week 17

Monday 5/2

  • Today we will work on missing/incomplete assignments.
    • Check Synergy – all grades have been updated!
    • REMEMBER: Wednesday is the last day I will accept any missing/incomplete Excel assignments! Use your time wisely today to get things turned in!!!

Tuesday 5/3

  • Today we will create tables and relationships.
    • Together: Access Section 2 – white pages 42-45

Wednesday 5/4

  • Today we will create tables and relationships.
    • Together: Access Section 2 – white pages 46-51

Thursday 5/5

  • Today we will create tables and relationships.
    • Access Section 2 – white pages 52-55
    • Assignment: Skills Review 1 (pages 67-68)

Friday 5/6

  • Work/catch up/review day for Access.
    • Check Synergy and work on any missing Access assignments.
    • We will have a summative over Access on Monday!

Week 16

Monday 4/25

  • Finish Jobs

Tuesday 4/26

  • Today we will learn what a database is; how to start and save one in Access and how to maintain data in Access.
    • Begin Access Section 1
      • SNAP Tutorials 1.1 – 1.11

Wednesday 4/27

  • Today we will learn to maintain data in Access.
    • Together: Access Section 1 (book work, pages 14-21)
      • Open file Period#LastName_WEDistributors1.accdb from your Read Only folder on Cobra.

Thursday 4/28

  • Today we will learn to maintain data in Access.
    • Together: Access Section 1 (book work, pages 22-29)
    • Assignment: Skills Review 1 & 2 (pages 31-32)

Friday 4/29

  • Today we will learn to sort a table, create filters, and review forms.
    • Finish Assignment: Skills Review 1 & 2 (pages 31-32)
    • NEW Assignment: Skills Assessment 5 – Individual Challenge (page 34)

Week 15

Monday 4/18

  • Today we will be assessed over Excel.
    • Together: Review and Questions
    • Assignment: Excel TEST

Tuesday 4/19

  • ACT Day (Juniors Only – no classes)

Wednesday 4/20

  • Today we will be assessed over Excel.
    • Assignment: finish Excel TEST
    • Finish any missing Excel work when finished.
    • CHECK SYNERGY! Grades have been updated to include everything except the Excel Review and Excel Test – both of these should be in the ClassHandin folder by the end of the period.

Thursday 4/21

  • Jobs

Friday 4/22

  • Jobs

Week 14

Monday 4/11

  • Today we will create and modify charts in Excel
    • Assignment: SNAP
      • Grade-It: Excel Section 3, Skills Review 2A
      • Grade-It: Excel Section 3, Skills Review 2B

Tuesday 4/12

Wednesday 4/13

Thursday 4/14

Friday 4/15

  • Today we will apply formulas and basic Excel knowledge to create workbooks.
  • Shopping spree!

Week 13

Monday 4/4

Tuesday 4/5

Wednesday 4/6

  • Today we will learn how to use charts in Excel.
    • Together: Excel Section 3 WhitePages 92 – 95, 98-99
      • Open Crabtree_ES3.2 and save as “Period#LastName_QtrExpBudget”
    • Assignment: Excel Section 3 White Pages 96 – 97
      • Open WBPerfStats and save as “Period#LastName_PerfStats”

Thursday 4/7

  • Today we will create charts in Excel.
    • Assignment: Period#LastName_ChartingPractice – turn into “ClassHandin” when done.
    • When finished – check Synergy and work on any missing Excel assignments.

Friday 4/8

  • Today we will create charts in Excel.
    • Assignment: Period#LastName_nascar2013 – turn into “ClassHandin” when done.
    • When finished – check Synergy and work on any missing Excel assignments.

Week 12

Monday 3/28

  • Today we will learn basic formulas in Excel. Students will review basic vocabulary; learn number formatting. Students will learn fill down, fill right, and the functions sum, average, min & max.

Tuesday 3/29

  • Today we will learn basic formulas in Excel. Students will review basic vocabulary; number formatting; fill down, fill right, and the functions sum, average, min & max.

Wednesday 3/30

  • Today we will apply basic formulas in Excel. Students will apply formatting and functions to an Excel workbook.

Thursday 3/31

  • Today we will apply basic formulas in Excel. Students will apply formatting and functions to an Excel workbook.
    • Work/catch up day

Friday 4/1

Week 11

Monday 3/21

  • Today we will be introduced to Microsoft Excel.
    • Learning Targets: Formatting Cells and Entering Data
    • Why use Excel?
    • Open this document: Class Roster
      • Font size/ style
      • Alignment
      • Deleting/Inserting (columns and rows)

Tuesday 3/22

  • Today we will be introduced to the basics of Excel.
    • Learning Targets: Opening, Saving, and Closing a Workbook | Entering Data in Cells | Performing Calculations Using Formulas | AutoSum | Copying and Testing Formulas | Sorting Data | Excel Help Window | Printing | Displaying Formulas | Navigating and Scrolling
    • Assignment: SNAP Excel Section 1 Tutorials – complete all 10 tutorials in Section 1 (1.1 – 1.9B)
    • When finished work on any missing assignments or you may continue some of the Excel games from Friday.

Wednesday 3/23

  • Today we will enter labels and values and use fill options in Excel. We will also perform calculations using formulas, SUM function, and copy formulas in Excel.
    • Together: White Page Activity 1.2-1.5 (pages 8-17)
      • Save as “LastName_Payroll”

Thursday 3/24

  • Today we will enter labels and values and use fill options in Excel. We will also perform calculations using formulas, SUM function, and copy formulas in Excel.
    • Assignment: Skills Review 1 (page 30)
    • Work on any missing/incomplete Word or Excel assignments. Remember next Friday is the last day I will accept any Word assignments.

Friday 3/25

  • No School!

Week 10

Monday 3/14

  • Today we will review information from the MOS Word Certification Exam. What do we need to cover in more detail?
  • Assignment: Personal Newsletter

Tuesday 3/15

Wednesday 3/16

  • Today we will be assessed over Word.
    • Assessment: Open this document (Crazy Laws) and complete the steps listed on the pink Crazy Laws handout.
      • PRINT and save to “to be graded” when finished.

Thursday 3/17

  • Make-up / re-takes MOS Word Certification exam.

Friday 3/18

Week 9

Monday 2/29

Tuesday 3/1

Wednesday 3/2

  • Today we will review information covered in Word to prepare for the final assessment/MOS Word Certification Exam.
    • ***If you have not set up your Certiport account, you MUST do so before the end of the period – ask if you need help setting this up!!***
    • Together: Discuss MOS Instructions
    • Assignment: Finish Bamboo from yesterday (all links are on Tuesday’s date)
    • Assignment: Finish Word Review from Monday
    • Practice: Gmetrix Review “Final Word Review (Info Tech 1)”

Thursday 3/3

  • Today we will be assessed over material covered in Word
    • Assessment: MOS Certification Exam

Friday 3/4

  • Today we will finish up any missing/incomplete work in Word.
    • Catch up/work day
    • Make up certification exams

Week 8

Monday 2/22

Tuesday 2/23

Wednesday 2/24

  • Today we will understand how to add captions to images, how to insert Smart Art, and end notes/footnotes. We will review positioning, text wrapping & sizing, and effects/styles of photos. We will also review columns and breaks.

Thursday 2/25

  • Today we will…
    • Know how to format a word document with graphics.
    • Understand how to apply columns and breaks, insert images, SmartArt, captions, endnotes/footnotes, adjust text wrapping and size, and appy effects/styles to photos.
    • Be able to format a document using several tools to make it more visually appealing.

Friday 2/26

  • Today we will…
    • Know how to create multilevel lists, insert shapes, text boxes, and WordArt.
    • Understand how to incorporate these into a document and format them.
    • Be able to create a winter scene using these skills.

Week 7

Monday 2/15

  • Today we will learn how to sort tables, apply table styles, and how to convert tables to text and text to tables

Tuesday 2/16

  • Today we will apply our knowledge of tables to a Word document. We will also learn how to set tabs and tab leaders.
    • Assignment: Top Retail Stores (handout by printer)
    • Assignment: SNAP Tutorials
      • Word Section 2 – Tutorials 2.8 & 2.9 (Setting Tabs and Tab Leaders)

Wednesday 2/17

**ADJUSTED SCHEDULE (37 minute periods)**

  • Today we will learn how to use tabs & tab leaders in Word
    • On Own: Tab Practice (LastName_RailTravel – from book pages 52-55) – turn into Cobra when finished
    • Assignment: Movie Ratings (handout)

Thursday 2/18

  • Today we will review how to set tabs and tab leaders in Word.
    • Assignment: Finish Movie Ratings (handout)
    • Assignment: Grammy’s/Races tabs (handout)

Friday 2/19

  • Today we will review and complete missing work.
    • Things to know for Word Part 1 Quiz
    • GMetrix Assessment/Review
    • Complete any missing/incomplete Word assignments

Week 6

Monday 2/8

  • Today we will learn how to set Indents
    • Together: Indent practice (open a blank document)
    • Assignment: 12 Days of Christmas FILE — right click & save
      • Directions — just open, no need to save the directions

Tuesday 2/9

Wednesday 2/10

  • Today we will review information learned so far in word.

Thursday 2/11

  • Today we will learn how to create & modify tables in Word.
    • Together: Table Practice (class schedule)
    • Assignment: Valentine’s Would You Rather

Friday 2/12

  • Today we will review tables and learn how to sort contents within a table.
    • Together: Table Review
    • Assignment: Finish Valentine’s Would You Rather

Week 5

Monday 2/1

  • Today we will apply formatting to a Word document.
    • Finish Assignment: LastName_ABC
    • NEW Assignment: Favorites… OR Not (get handout from Mrs. Hug)

Tuesday 2/2

  • SNOW DAY!

Wednesday 2/3

  • SNOW DAY!

Thursday 2/4

  • Today we will apply formatting to a Word document.
    • FIRST – check Synergy! What are you missing? Next Friday is the last day I will accept any missing PowerPoint assignments!
    • Assignment: SNAP Word Section 2
      • Skills Review 1 & 5
    • Finish Assignment: LastName_ABC
    • Finish Assignment: Favorites… OR Not

Friday 2/5

  • Today we will work on any missing/incomplete assignments for Word and/or PowerPoint
    • Check Synergy to see if you are missing any PowerPoint presentations.
    • The following Word assignments should be in your “to be graded” folder:
      • Top Baby Names (completed together as a class)
      • 20 Questions
      • LastName_TheWall (completed together as a class)
      • LastName_ABC
      • Favorites… OR Not (handout by printer)
      • SNAP Word Section 2 – Skills Reviews 1 & 5 (not in your “to be graded” folder but should be completed on the website – remember you can re-take as many times as you want to get a score you are happy with)

Week 4

Monday 1/25

Tuesday 1/26

  • BLOCK SCHEDULE: Periods 2, 6, and 4
  • Today we will learn how to start a new Word document, format a document from the Home tab, and vocabulary for Microsoft Word.
    • Set up GMETRIX account
    • Set up SNAP account
      • Period 4 Enrollment Key: Crabtree S2P4
      • Period 6 Enrollment Key: Crabtree S2P6
    • Together – practice formatting documents
      • Word screen parts / header and footers
      • Texting 101
      • Top Baby Names
    • Assignment: 20 Questions

Wednesday 1/27

  • BLOCK SCHEDULE: Periods 1, 3, 5, and 7
  • Today we will learn how to start a new Word document, format a document from the Home tab, and vocabulary for Microsoft Word.
    • Set up GMETRIX accounts
    • Set up SNAP accounts
      • Period 5 Enrollment Key: Crabtree S2P5
    • Together – practice formatting documents
      • Word screen parts / header and footers
      • Texting 101
      • Top Baby Names
    • Assignment: 20 Questions

Thursday 1/28

  • Today we will review formatting, learn Backstage Properties, page navigation, spell check, and 5 ways to cut, copy & paste. We will also learn how to apply document themes, colors, page borders, margins, line spacing, thesaurus & format painter.

Friday 1/29

  • Today we will review document themes and colors and learn how to apply page borders, change margins/line spacing, and how to use the thesaurus & format painter.

Week 3

Monday 1/18

  • No School – MLK Jr. Day

Tuesday 1/19

  • Today we will review information learned in PowerPoint to prepare for assessment.
    • Business Classes Information
    • Work day – do you have all of the below in “To Be Graded”?
      • Apps
      • About Me
      • Best of 2015
      • Choice
      • MLK

Wednesday 1/20

Thursday 1/21

Friday 1/22

Week 2

Monday 1/11

Tuesday 1/12

  • Today we will use what we have learned in PowerPoint to update an already completed presentation.

Wednesday 1/13

  • Today we will review what we have learned in PowerPoint and begin creating a presentation on a topic of our choice.

Thursday 1/14

  • Today we will work on any missing/incomplete PowerPoint assignments.
    • All of the following should be in “to be graded” by the end of the period:
      1. Apps
      2. About Me
      3. Best of 2015
      4. Choice

Friday 1/15

  • Today we will learn how to insert audio and video into PowerPoint presentations.
    • Together: Demo using MLK Jr. PowerPoint Presentation
      • Materials needed are in your “read only” folder on Cobra

Friday 8/19

  • Today we will learn how to format a PowerPoint presentation.
    • Warm-up: MicroType
      • If you did not complete the Intro Survey from Wednesday, please do so during warm-up time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 20

Monday 12/21

  • Finals Periods 3, 4
  • MOS Word Certification Exam
  • Finish any missing work for the class – check Synergy – many are missing part of the final still!

Tuesday 12/22

  • Finals Periods 5, 6

Wednesday 12/23

  • Winter Break

Thursday 12/24

  • Winter Break

Friday 12/25

  • Winter Break

Week 19

Monday 12/14

  • Today we will finish reviewing and then take our summative final over all of the material learned in this course.

Tuesday 12/15

  • Today we will take our summative final over all of the material learned in this course.

Wednesday 12/16

Thursday 12/17

  • Today we will review and prepare to complete the MOS Word Certification Exam.

Friday 12/18

  • Finals Periods 1, 2, and 7

Week 18

Monday 12/7

Tuesday 12/8

  • Today we will be assessed over Excel.
    • Together: Review and Questions
    • Assignment: Excel TEST

Wednesday 12/9

  • Today we will be assessed over Excel.
    • Assignment: finish Excel TEST
    • Finish any missing Excel work when finished.

Thursday 12/10

Friday 12/11

Week 17

Monday 11/30

Tuesday 12/1

  • Today we will begin to work with multiple worksheets, tables, and other file formats.
    • Assignment: SNAP Section 4 Tutorials 4.1-4.11
      • 4.1 Inserting, Moving, Renaming, & Deleting a Worksheet
      • 4.2 Formatting & Printing Multiple Worksheets
      • 4.3 Using 3-D References
      • 4.4 Linking Data between Worksheets
      • 4.5 Using Page Break Preview
      • 4.6A Formatting Data as a Table
      • 4.6B Adding Rows to a Table
      • 4.7 Using the Sort Feature in Tables
      • 4.8 Filtering a Table
      • 4.9 Inserting & Editing Comments
      • 4.10 Using Templates
      • 4.11 Saving a Workbook in a Different File Format

Wednesday 12/2

  • Today we will format data as a table, apply table design options, sort and filter table data, and insert, edit, delete, and print comments in Excel.
    • Together: Excel Section 4 White Pages (132-140)
      • Open WBCatering and save as “LastName_ES4.9”

Thursday 12/3

  • Today we will format, sort, and filter a table. We will also insert and print comments in a Worksheet.
    • Assignment: SNAP: Grade-It: Excel Section 4, Skills Review 2

Friday 12/4

  • Today we will review all of the information learned in Excel.
    • Assignment: SNAP: Performance Evaluation: Excel Sections 1-4
      • Use your book as a resource if you are unsure how to complete a task!

Week 16

Monday 11/23

Tuesday 11/24

Wednesday 11/25

  • No School – Thanksgiving Break!

Thursday 11/26

  • No School – Thanksgiving Break!
    Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday 11/27

  • No School – Thanksgiving Break!

Week 15

Monday 11/16

  • Today we will create formulas with absolute addressing, use statistical functions (average, maximum, minimum, count), write formulas with date functions and dates, create and use range names, and use logical IF function.
    • Together: Excel Section 3 White Pages 80 – 83
    • Together: Excel Section 3 White Pages 84-85
    • Together: Excel Section 3 White Pages 88-91
      • Open WBEmpBonus and save as “LastName_ES3.6”

Tuesday 11/17

  • Today we will review absolute addressing, statistical functions, date functions, range names, and IF functions.
    • Together: review page orientation, margins, header and footers
    • Assignment: Excel Section 3 Review 1 (page 105)
      • Open WBQtrRev and save as “LastName_ES3_R1” in your Excel folder
      • PRINT when finished!

Wednesday 11/18

  • Today we will create and modify column, pie, and line charts, and learn how to draw shapes in Excel.
    • Together: Excel Section 3 WhitePages 92 – 95, 98-99
    • Together: Excel Section 3 White Pages 96 – 97

Thursday 11/19

  • Today we will create and modify charts in Excel
    • Assignment: Excel Section 3 Review 2 (page 106)
      • Open your “LastName_ES3_R1” from Tuesday and save as “LastName_ES3_R2”

Friday 11/20

  • Today we will create and modify charts in Excel
    • Assignment: SNAP
      • Grade-It: Excel Section 3, Skills Review 2A
      • Grade-It: Excel Section 3, Skills Review 2B

Week 14

Monday 11/9

  • Today we will learn how to change alignment and indentation of cells, use repeat, add borders and shading, copy formats, and apply cell styles and themes. We will also learn how to use Find and Replace, freeze panes, and insert, move, and resize clip art/pictures.
    • Assignment: Excel Section 2 – pages 52 – 59
      • Use your “LastName_ES2” from last week – when finished, save and copy to your “to be graded” folder.
    • Assignment: Excel Section 2 – pages 60 – 65
      • Open WBSpecEvents and save as “LastName_ES2.12” – save and copy to “to be graded” when finished. The image you need is in Read Only > Excel > ExcelS2 > TWBLogo.jpg
    • Finish any missing work from last week.

Tuesday 11/10

  • Today we will assessed over Excel Section 2
    • Assignment: SNAP
      • Performance Evaluation: Excel Section 2
    • Finish any missing work from Section 2

Wednesday 11/11

  • **Adjusted Schedule – Veteran’s Day Assembly**
  • Today we will practice entering data into Excel.

Thursday 11/12

  • Today we will learn how to use functions, set print options and add visual elements to our Excel Spreadsheets.
    • Check Synergy – if you are missing something, get it turned in!!!
    • Begin Excel Section 3
      • SNAP Tutorials 3.1 – 3.12
        • 3.1 Creating Formulas and Absolute Addressing
        • 3.2 Using Statistical Functions
        • 3.3 Writing Formulas with Date Functions and Dates
        • 3.4 Using Financial Functions
        • 3.5 Naming and Using a Range
        • 3.6 Using the Logical IF Function
        • 3.7A Creating Charts in Excel
        • 3.7B Changing Chart Design
        • 3.8 Formatting with Chart Buttons
        • 3.9 Inserting and Formatting a Shape
        • 3.10 Changing Chart Formatting
        • 3.11 Changing Page Layout Options
        • 3.12 Inserting Headers and Footers

Friday 11/13

  • Today we will catch up on missing Excel work.
    • Check synergy and refer to your printed grade check. USE YOUR TIME WISELY to get assignments turned in!

Week 13

Monday 11/2

  • Today we will learn how to test worksheets, improve worksheet appearance, sort data, use the help feature, change page orientation, print a worksheet, and display formulas when printing.
    • Together: White Page Activities 1.6-1.9 (page 18-27)
      • Use your “LastNameES_1.2” from last week.
        • Print gridelines and headings!
    • Assignment: Skills Review 2 (page 30)
      • Use your “LastNameES1-R” from last week’s Review 1
        • BEFORE you print – add your name to bottom cell and check “Print” for Gridelines and Headings on Page Layout tab!

Tuesday 11/3

  • Today we will apply formulas and basic Excel knowledge to create workbooks.
    • Shopping spree!
      • Open this for directions: 1000
      • Open this for the spreadsheet: 1000 – save as LastName1000 – copy to “to be graded” folder when finished (do not print)

Wednesday 11/4

  • Today we will learn how to edit and format worksheets
    • Learning Targets: Edit/Clear Cells | Using Proofing Tools | Inserting/Deleting Columns/Rows | Moving/Copying Cells | Adjusting Column Width/Row Height | AutoFit | Changing Font, Size, Style, & Color of Cells | Formatting Numeric Cells | Adjusting Decimal Places | Using Undo & Redo 
    • Begin Section 2 (pages 40 – 51)
      • Open WBQuoteToMP – save as “LastName_ES2” to your Excel Folder.

Thursday 11/5

  • Today we will learn how to edit and format worksheets
    • Learning Targets: Edit/Clear Cells | Using Proofing Tools | Inserting/Deleting Columns/Rows | Moving/Copying Cells | Adjusting Column Width/Row Height | AutoFit | Changing Font, Size, Style, & Color of Cells | Formatting Numeric Cells | Adjusting Decimal Places | Using Undo & Redo 
  • Finish Section 2 (pages 40-51) if you did not do so yesterday.
  • Assignment: Review 1 and 2, pages 68 and 69
    • Open this and use for BOTH assignments: WBInvToNPC – save as “LastName_ES2_R1-2”

Friday 11/6

  • Today we will apply formulas and basic Excel knowledge to create workbooks.
    • Another shopping spree!!!
      • Open this for directions: 1500-1
        • READ the directions – need to purchase AT LEAST 7 items! Goal is to get as close as possible to 1500 without going over!
      • Open this for the spreadsheet: 1500

Week 12

Monday, October 26

  • Today we will be introduced to the basics of Excel.
    • Learning Targets: Opening, Saving, and Closing a Workbook | Entering Data in Cells | Performing Calculations Using Formulas | AutoSum | Copying and Testing Formulas | Sorting Data | Excel Help Window | Printing | Displaying Formulas | Navigating and Scrolling
    • Assignment: SNAP Excel Section 1 Tutorials – complete all 10 tutorials in Section 1 (1.1 – 1.9B)
    • When finished work on any missing assignments or you may continue some of the Excel games from Friday.

Tuesday, October 27

  • Today we will enter labels and values and us fill options in Excel.
    • Together: White Page Activity 1.2 (pages 8-11)
      • Save as LastNameES_1.2

Wednesday, October 28

  • Today we will perform calculations using formulas, use the SUM function, and copy formulas in Microsoft Excel.
    • NEW SEATING CHART!
    • Together: White Page Activities 1.3-1.5 (pages 12-17)
      • Use your “LastNameES_1.2” workbook from yesterday
    • Assignment: Skills Review 1 (page 30)
      • Save as “LastNameES1-R” to your Excel folder on Cobra

Thursday, October 29

  • **Adjusted Schedule**
  • Today we will apply the skills learned in Excel to complete some practice workbooks.
    • Assignment: Pamper Yourself Hand-Out
      • Save as “LastNamePamper” to your Excel folder
    • Assignment: Tour Revenue Hand-Out
      • Save as “LastNameTourRevenue” to your Excel folder

Friday, October 30

  • Today we will use our creativity to complete a Halloween writing activity.
    • Finish any missing Excel work first
    • Excel Games from last Friday.

Week 11

Monday, October 19

  • Today we will create brochures for Rocket House.
    • Learning Targets: Brochure Templates | Inserting Images | Spelling & Grammar
    • Warm-up: MicroType
    • Assignment: Rocket House Brochure Project
      • Use the resources in your Read Only folder on Cobra (“RH Brochure Project” folder)

Tuesday, October 20

  • Today we will create brochures for Rocket House.
    • Learning Targets: Brochure Templates | Inserting Images | Spelling & Grammar
    • Warm-up: MicroType
    • Assignment: Rocket House Brochure Project
      • Use the resources in your Read Only folder on Cobra (“RH Brochure Project” folder)

Wednesday, October 21

  • Today we will create brochures for Rocket House.
    • Learning Targets: Brochure Templates | Inserting Images | Spelling & Grammar
    • Warm-up: MicroType
    • Assignment: Last day to finish Rocket House Brochure Project
      • Use the resources in your Read Only folder on Cobra (“RH Brochure Project” folder)

Thursday, October 22

  • **Adjusted Schedule Today | Period 3 | 10:55 – 11:35 am**
  • Today we will be introduced to Microsoft Excel.
    • Learning Targets: Formatting Cells and Entering Data
    • Why use Excel?
    • Open this document: Class Roster
      • Font size/ style
      • Alignment
      • Deleting/Inserting (columns and rows)

Friday, October 23

Week 10

Monday, October 12

  • Today we will be assessed over Word.
  • Open this document (Crazy Laws) and complete the steps listed on the pink Crazy Laws handout.
    • PRINT and save to “to be graded” when finished.

Tuesday, October 13

  • Today we will be assessed over Word.
  • First – finish Crazy Laws assessment from yesterday (PRINT and save to “to be graded” when finished)
  • Second – Complete SNAP Assessment:
    • Scroll to the bottom of Word Section 4 Assessment section. Click on “Performance Evaluation: Word Sections 1-4” that is listed at the VERY bottom to complete the SNAP assessment.

Wednesday, October 14

  • Catch up day
  • Complete any missing assessments from this week FIRST
  • When finished with assessments, complete any missing Word assignments.

Thursday, October 15

  • No School – Fall Break

Friday, October 16

  • No School – Fall Break

Week 9

Monday, October 5

  • Today we will learn how to format and enhance a document and how to use special features in Word.
    • Catch Up Day – what are you missing from last week? Make sure all of the following Section 3 and 4 materials are completed by the end of the period.
      • Section 3
        • Book Work (see last Monday and Tuesday for links to assignments):
          • White Pages 88 – 93
          • Skills Review 3, page 105
          • White Pages 94 – 97
          • Challenge 1, page 109
        • SNAP Word Section 3 Skill Exam
      • Section 4
        • SNAP Tutorials: 4.1 – 4.6
        • Book Work (see last Friday for links to assignments):
          • White Pages 122-127
          • White Pages 128-131

Tuesday, October 6

  • Today we will enhance a document using special features in Word.
    • Learning Objectives: Creating and Modifying a Table | Changing the Table Layout | Changing the Table Design | Inserting a File and Section Break | Creating and Modifying Newspaper Columns
    • Book Work (together):
      • White pages 132 – 137 (use this document: FCTIslandFlights – save as LastName_WS4white132-137)

Wednesday, October 7

  • ADJUSTED SCHEDULE TODAY (Schedule B will be followed)
    • Test Block 8:00-9:20
    • Period 1 – 9:30-10:07
    • Period 2 – 10:12-10:49
    • Period 3 – 10:54-11:31
    • Period 4
      • 1 st Lunch 11:36-12:05 | Class 12:11-12:47
      • Class 11:36-12:13 | 2nd Lunch 12:18-12:47
    • Period 5 – 12:53-1:30
    • Period 6 – 1:35-2:12
    • Period 7 – 2:17-2:54
  • Today we will enhance a document using special features in Word.
    • Learning Targets: Creating and Modifying a Table | Changing the Table Layout | Changing the Table Design | Inserting a File and Section Break | Creating and Modifying Newspaper Columns
      • Book Work (together):
        • Finish White pages 132 – 137
        • White pages 138 – 139 (use this document: FCTPetersburgAK – save as LastName_WS4white138-139)

Thursday, October 8

  • Today we will enhance documents using special features in Word.
    • Learning Targets: Creating and Modifying a Table | Changing the Table Layout | Changing the Table Design | Inserting a File and Section Break | Creating and Modifying Newspaper Columns
    • Before you begin – CHECK SYNERGY! What are you missing?
    • Word Section 4 Book Work (blue pages):
      • Review 4 – page 150 (Create a new blank document, save as LastName_WS4R4)
      • Challenge 1 – page 155 (use this document: FCTOrcasIsland – save as LastName_Ws4C1)

Friday, October 9

  • Today we will review all the information learned in MicroSoft Word to prepare for summative assessment next week.
    • Complete Clarity Survey:
    • Complete any missing Word Section 4 assignments
    • Review for Word Test: FBLA – use pink instruction sheet

Week 8

Monday, September 28

  • Today we will learn how to format and enhance a document.
    • Learning Targets: Formatting a Document in MLA Style | Inserting Citations | Creating a Works Cited Page | Editing Sources
    • Warm-up: Microtype
    • Word Section 3
      • Assignment: White Pages 88 – 93 (use this document: FCTMiddletonRpt – save as LastName_WS3white88-93)
      • Assignment: Skills Review 3, page 105 (use this document: PTRenaissanceRpt – save as LastName_WS3-R3)

Tuesday, September 29

  • Today we will learn how to format and enhance a document.
    • Learning Targets: Using Click and Type | Vertically Aligning Text | Inserting, Sizing, and Moving an Image
    • Warm-up: Microtype
    • Word Section 3
      • Assignment: White Pages 94 – 97 (create a new document – save as LastName_WS3white94-97).
        • NOTE on inserting graphics:
          • If you cannot find the image it asked you to find for the suitcase/globe, find a similar one that fits the travel theme.
          • The Logo needed for this document is found in Cobra > 8110 > Read Only > Word > WordS3 > FCTLogo.jpg
      • Assignment: Challenge 1, page 109 (use this document: PTCostumes – save as LastName_WS3C1)
        • NOTE on inserting graphics:
          • The Logo needed for this document is found in Cobra > 8110 > Read Only > Word > WordS3 > PTLogo.jpg
          • If you cannot find the book clipart image it asked you to use, find a similar one that fits the book theme.

Wednesday, September 30

  • Today we will be assessed over formatting and enhancing a document.
    • Warm-up: Microtype
    • Assignment: SNAP Word Section 3 Skill Exam

Thursday, October 1

  • Today we will learn how to format with special features.
    • Learning Targets: Inserting and Modifying Word Art | Inserting and Formatting a Shape | Creating a Drop Cap and Inserting a Text Box | Creating SmartArt | Creating a Table | Changing the Table Layout | Changing the Table Design
    • Warm-up: Microtype
    • Assignments: SNAP Word Section 4 Tutorials
      • 4.1 – Inserting and Modifying WordArt
      • 4.2A – Inserting and Formatting a Shape
      • 4.2B – Creating a Drop Cap and Inserting a Text Box
      • 4.3 – Creating SmartArt
      • 4.4 – Creating a Table
      • 4.5 – Changing the Table Layout
      • 4.6 – Changing the Table Design

Friday, October 2

  • Today we will learn how to format and enhance a document.
    • Learning Targets: Creating and Modifying WordArt Text | Creating Drop Caps and Text Boxes | Drawing Shapes | Creating SmartArt Graphics
    • Warm-up: Microtype
    • Word Section 4
      • Assignment: White Pages 122-127 (use this document: FCTHawaiianSpecials – save as LastName_WS4White122-127)
      • Assignment: White Pages 128-131 (use this document: FCTStructure – save as LastName_Ws4White128-131)

Week 7

Monday, September 21

  • Today we will be assessed over formatting characters and paragraphs.
    • Warm-up: MicroType
    • Assignment: SNAP Assessment
      • Skill Exam: Word Section 2 Skill Exam
    • Check Synergy – work on any missing/incomplete work when finished

Tuesday, September 22

  • Today we will be assessed over formatting characters and paragraphs.
    • Warm-up: MicroType
    • Review Tabs and Indents – many missed these on the SNAP assessment yesterday.
    • Assignment: Finish SNAP Assessment from yesterday
      • Skill Exam: Word Section 2 Skill Exam
    • Assignment: Tabs/Indent Quiz
    • Check Synergy! Grades have been updated – work on any missing/incomplete work when finished

Wednesday, September 23

  • Today we will be assessed over formatting characters and paragraphs.
    • Warm-up: MicroType
    • Check Synergy – ALL grades have been entered/updated. Only 3 students have EVERY assignment turned in! No games until you have ZERO missing assignments.
      • Catch up/work day
        • Assignments: Finish SNAP Assessment from Monday and Tabs/Indent Quiz from Tuesday
        • Work on any missing/incomplete assignments from Word Section 2

Thursday, September 24

  • Today we will learn how to format and enhance a document.
    • Learning Targets: Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Text | Using the Clipboard Task Pane | Changing Margins, Page Orientation, and Paper Size | Inserting a Watermark, Page Color, and Page Border | Inserting Page Numbers and Page Breaks | Creating Headers and Footers | Modifying Headers and Footers | Inserting and Modifying Sources and Citations | Inserting a Works Cited Page
    • Warm-up: MicroType
    • Assignments: Word Section 3 SNAP Tutorials
      • 3.1 Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Text
      • 3.2 Using the Clipboard Task Pane
      • 3.3 Changing Margins, Page Orientation, and Paper Size
      • 3.4 Inserting a Watermark, Page Color, and Page Border
      • 3.5A Inserting Page Numbers and Page Breaks
      • 3.5B Creating Headers and Footers
      • 3.5C Modifying Headers and Footers
      • 3.6 Inserting and Modifying Sources and Citations
      • 3.7 Inserting a Works Cited Page

Friday, September 25

  • Today we will learn how to format and enhance a document.
    • Learning Targets: Changing Margins, Page Orientation, and Paper Size | Inserting a Watermark, Page Color, and Page Border | Inserting Page Numbers and Page Breaks
    • Warm-up: MicroType
    • Word Section 3
      • WS3_W82-84 – use for pages 82 – 87 (add your last name to the beginning of the document title)
        • Stop at step 13 on page 85 and raise your hand – I will check this off of your computer before you move on to step 14 (DO NOT PRINT)!

Week 6

Monday, September 14

  • Today we will learn how to format characters and paragraphs.
    • Learning targets: inserting bullets and numbering, symbols
    • Warm-up: MicroType
    • SNAP Tutorials on own:
      • 2.6 (Creating Bulleted and Numbered Lists)
      • 2.7 (Inserting Symbols and Special Characters)
    • Assignment: 20 Questions
    • Finish any missing assignments from last week

Tuesday, September 15

  • Today we will learn how to format characters and paragraphs.
    • Learning targets: setting tabs and leaders
    • Warm-up: MicroType
    • Book Work together: pages 52 – 55

Wednesday, September 16

  • Today we will learn how to format characters and paragraphs.
    • Learning targets: adding borders and shading, applying styles, style sets, and themes
    • Warm-up: MicroType
    • Book Work together: pages 56 – 59
    • Assignments: Reviews 3-5, pages 63-65

Thursday, September 17

  • Today we will apply formatting to characters and paragraphs.
    • Learning targets: Applying indent formatting and finding and replacing formatting | creating tabbed text | applying borders, shading, styles, and themes
    • Warm-up: MicroType
    • Assignments: Finish Reviews 3-5, pages 63-65 from yesterday (remember only one document will be turned in when finished)
    • Assignment: Assessment 1, page 65
    • Assignment: Assessment 3, page 66
      • File > New Document > Save as LastName-WS2-A3

Friday, September 18

  • Today we will continue to apply formatting to characters and paragraphs.
    • Warm-up: MicroType
    • Catch up day – finish any missing work from Word Section 2

Week 5

Monday, September 7

  • No School – Labor Day

Tuesday, September 8

  • Today we will learn how to format characters and paragraphs.
    • Learning Targets: modify font, format using the mini toolbar, highlight text, format using font dialog box, and use the format painter and repeat commands
    • SNAP Tutorials
      • Word section 2.1A through 2.2B

Wednesday, September 9

  • Today we will learn how to format characters and paragraphs.
    • Learning Targets: format using font dialog box, format painter/repeat commands, indenting, line and spacing options.
    • Word Section 2 pages 40-45 together

Thursday, September 10

  • Warm-up: MicroType
  • Today we will learn how to format characters and paragraphs.
    • Word Section 2 pages 46-47 (finding and replacing formating)
      • Please open LastName-WS2-FCTOslo from yesterday – I will check these on screen after we complete page 47
  • Assignments: Skills Review 1 and 2, pages 62 and 63
    • Open this: FCTPetersburg
    • Save as “LastName-WS2-Review1-2” to your word folder, copy/paste to “to be graded” on Cobra

Friday, September 11

  • Warm-up: MicroType
  • Check your grades in Synergy – many of you are missing assignments from Word Section 1 – make sure you put your final version in “to be graded”
  • Today we will apply formatting to characters and paragraphs.

Week 4

Monday, August 31

  • Warm-up: MicroType
  • Cell Phone Memo – follow instructions on green handout

Tuesday, September 1

  • Warm-up: MicroType
  • Snap Registration (Crabtree S1P3)
  • Complete Grade-It, Word Section 1
    • Skills review 1
    • Skills review 3

Wednesday, September 2

  • Warm-up: MicroType
  • Finish Snap assignments from yesterday if you have not done so already (if you want to re-do the assignment, you may to earn a better score)
  • Book work, Page 32
    • Challenge 1: MPLtrhd – save as “LastName_Marquee” in Word folder and copy to “to be graded” when finished
    • Challenge 2: FCTRenoTahoeVac – save as “LastName_Reno” in Word folder and copy to “to be graded” when finished

Thursday, September 3

  • Warm-up: Micro-Type
  • Finish assignments from Wednesday first
  • Suzuki Letter (handout) – save as “LastName_Suzuki” – PRINT (make sure your name is at the bottom)
  • Extra Challenges (handout)
    • Challenge 1 – Cougars – save as “LastName_Cougars”
    • Challenge 2 – Oakland – save as “LastName_Oakland”

Friday, September 4

  • Warm-up: Micro-Type
  • Work Day!

Week 3

 

Tuesday, August 25

  • Warm-up: MicroType
  • Begin Word Unit, Section 1

Wednesday, August 26

Thursday, August 27

Friday, August 28

  • Warm-up: MicroType
  • Check Synergy – what are you missing?
  • Work day to finish any missing assignments (all of these should either be graded and entered in Synergy or should be in your “to be graded” folder)
  • Book work – WS1 – FCTVacSpecials and WS1 – MPLtrtoFCT
    • Should be in your “to be graded” folder on Cobra
      • America’s Got Talent press release
      • XML Memo