Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Today in class:

-- Please study Quizlet for the first 10 minutes of class.

-- Then we will have a worksheet to complete. Please work quietly and individually.

-- Then we will watch a brief video on working with graphics in Microsoft Word:





-- Then we will have a demonstration of some of these techniques on the overhead and do some hands-on work on the computers.

Monday, October 30, 2017

Today we will:

-- Take a test over working with tables in Microsoft Word.

-- Use Quizlet to review the week's new vocabulary and lesson information.

-- Discuss this week's new vocabulary and lesson information.

Friday, October 27, 2017

Today in class:

-- We will turn in the Smart Glasses technology research assignment at the beginning of the hour.

-- Please use Quizlet to study for the first ten minutes of class for the test we will have on Monday.

-- We will discuss smart glasses and your responses to the questions for this assignment.

Thursday, October 26, 2107

Today in class:

-- Please use Quizlet to study the first ten minutes of class for the test to be given Monday.

-- We will postpone completing and turning in on our nested tables assignment for today, so that you may have class time to work on this week's research assignment.

-- We will work on this week's technology research assignment. It is due Friday at the beginning of class, and we will discuss it Friday during class. 

Please answer the following questions after researching smart glasses. Your total word count should be at least 150 words.

• Smart Glasses
• What are smart glasses?
• What are some of the different things smart glasses can do?
• Name at least five different brands of smart glasses.
• If you could design your own pair of smart glasses, what would they do and why?
• Who would you sell them to and how?

*This week's technology research assignment was selected from submitted students suggestions. This topic came from Allen and Brad in Computer Applications I. Thank you, Allen and Brad!

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Today in class:

-- Please use Quizlet to study for the first 10 minutes of class. We will have a test on Monday.

-- Please print and turn in the Fall Carnival Table Assignment.

-- We will continue to work on the Nested Tables Assignment from yesterday and turn it in tomorrow.

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Today in class:

-- Please use Quizlet to study for the first 10 minutes of class.

-- You will receive a handout titled "Working with Tables in Microsoft Word." You will be responsible for knowing this material for your upcoming test Monday, as well as the information in our current Quizlet on tables.

-- We will watch a video about Tables and Nesting:


-- We will do a worksheet titled "Tables and Nesting."

Monday, October 23, 2017

Welcome back from Fall Break!

Today in class:

-- Please use the first 10 minutes of class to study using Quizlet.

-- We will watch a video on merging cells in tables in Microsoft Word.

-- We will do hands-on work with merging cells in tables in Microsoft Word and complete our tables we began last week.

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Today in class:

-- Please study the new Quizlet in our class folder for the first 10 minutes of class.

-- We will watch a video reviewing merging cells in Micorsoft Word 

-- We will go over merging cells in rows and columns in Microsoft Word on the overhead

-- There will be a Table Terms Worksheet to complete and turn in by the end of the hour. It is due today.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Today in class:

We will continue learning about creating tables in Microsoft Word. We will watch two videos (posted below) and do a Tables assignment.


Adding Rows and Columns





Adding Borders and Shading

Monday, October 16, 2017

On today's class agenda:

-- Answering any questions regarding the nine weeks test

-- This week's topic -- Creating and Working with Tables in Microsoft Word

-- Introductory video on working with tables in Microsoft Word --



-- Visual instruction on overhead on creating tables in Microsoft Word

-- Hands-on practice creating tables in Microsoft Word

Nine Weeks Tests Are Thursday and Friday

Remember odd hour tests are Thursday, and even hour tests are Friday.

Wednesday, October 11, 2017 -- Jeopardy! -- Nine Weeks Test Review Game

Jeopardy!

A Nine Weeks Test Review Game

Tuesday, October 10, 2017 -- Nine Weeks Practice Test

*TSA students who were absent for yesterday's field trip, please be sure to make up your vocabulary test and turn in your Five Favorite Products from CES 2017 assignment.

Today in class, we will have the nine weeks practice test. It is not for a grade. Please complete the practice test, and then use Quizlet to check your answers. Please, note your strengths and weaknesses on this practice, and use that information to help you better study for your exam.

Use the remainder of the hour to study for the nine weeks test on Quizlet.

Your Favorite Tech Products for CES 2017

Just a few of the incredible technology products you said were your favorites from CES 2017:

Motiv Ring




Rotex Electronic Tattoo




PowerRay Underwater Video Drone




Octopus Watch for Kids and Parents




Jagger and Lewis Smart Dog Collar




ZBoard 2 Hands-free Electric Skateboard

Monday, October 9, 2017

In class today:

-- Study Vocabulary 7 on Quizlet for first 10 minutes of class

-- Vocabulary 7 Test

-- Discuss CES 2017 5 Favorite Products

-- Turn in CES 2017 5 Favorite Products Assignment

-- Study Nine Weeks Test Study Guide on Quizlet

-- Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 10, we will have a practice nine weeks test. It will not be for a grade.

-- For nine weeks tests, we will take odd hour tests on Thursday and even hour tests on Friday. It is worth 20% of the nine weeks grade.

Study Guide for First Nine Weeks Test Available Now

The study guide for the Computer Applications I first nine weeks test is available now at https://quizlet.com/231481865/computer-applications-i-study-guide-first-9-weeks-test-flash-cards/.

Friday, October 6, 2017

Today in class:

-- Use the first ten minutes to study Quizlet for your Vocabulary 7 Test or the nine weeks test for this class.

-- For each of your five favorite products unveiled at CES 2017, write a four to five sentence product summary. Please use complete sentences. Include a thorough description of the product, the price, the name of the company, where it is made, and the purpose it serves. This may be turned in today, and is due no later than the beginning of class Monday. 

-- Remember the test for Vocabulary 7 is on Monday and nine weeks tests are Thursday and Friday next week.

-- If you are finished with everything else, please use Quizlet to study for the 9 weeks test. The study guide for the nine weeks test is posted at https://quizlet.com/231481865/computer-applications-1-study-guide-first-9-weeks-test-flash-cards/?new

Thursday, October 5, 2017

On the agenda for class today:

- Study Vocabulary with Quizlet first 15 minutes of class.

- Use next 15 minutes to complete and save basketball flyer.

- Use remaining class time to research CES 2017 -- New Products in High Tech. Research the new products revealed at CES. Pick your five favorite and prepare to write about them.

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

On today's agenda:

- Study Vocabulary 7 on Quizlet for first 15 minutes of class

- Distribute graded Vocabulary 7 and Polysilicon Assignment

- Discuss grades and 9 weeks test coming up October 12th and 13th

- Call for all outstanding work and makeup tests. Grades of zero will be entered if currently outstanding work is not completed this week.

- Students, please check your grades, so you can set your goal for the grade you want to make on your 9 weeks test and prepare accordingly.

- Print and turn in Flag Assignment, if still not turned in.

- Work on Basketball Flyer Assignment. Instructions follow below:

Basketball Camp Flyer Assignment

Please create a one-page flyer:

1.  Use five images about basketball, each resized and repositioned.

2. Rotate at least one image, placing it on a diagonal to make it more visually interesting. (Not required.)

3. Include the name, location, dates and times of the camp, center-justified on the page.

4. Prominently feature the name of at least one basketball expert who will be a draw for people to attend the camp. For example, you could use word art to make this person's name more noticeable.

5. Use at least one shape, with a color fill, and text over it, to emphasize an important message about the camp.

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

On today's agenda

-- Turn in Vocabulary 7 Written Assignment

-- Turn in the 5 Questions on Polysilicon in the Technology Economy

-- Use the first 10 minutes of class to study Vocabulary 7 on Quizlet

-- Distribute graded Vocabulary 6 tests

-- Discuss Vocabulary 7

-- Complete, print, and turn in Flag Assignment

-- For today's in-class assignment, create a new word document, add five images about basketball, and save with your first and last name and basketball in the title. We will work with these images further in class tomorrow to create a basketball camp brochure, so begin to envision how your images will work together with regard to message, design, and color palette. 

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Monday, October 2, 2017

On today's schedule, we have:

-- Vocabulary 6 Test

-- Discuss Friday's assignment on polysilicon in the technology economy. Please complete this assignment and turn in no later than tomorrow, Tuesday, October 3, 2017.

-- Vocabulary 7 written assignment, terms and definitions follow tomorrow. Please complete this assignment and turn in no later than tomorrow, Tuesday, October 3, 2017.

Computer Applications I

Vocabulary 7 – Graphic Design Terms

October 2, 2017

1) Typography

The artistic arrangement of type in a readable and visually appealing way. Typography usually concerns the design and use of various typefaces in a way that helps to better visually communicate ideas.

2) Body Copy

The main part of text in your design or publication – the written website content, the book contents, even this type you’re reading right now, it’s all body copy.

3) Hierarchy

The visual arrangement of design elements in a way that signifies importance. For example, you might make a title big and bold to ensure it attracts more attention than a small, lightly colored image caption.  

4) Palette

The selection of colors that you choose to use for your design.

5) Gradient

A gradual change in color from one tone into another. Two common types of gradients are the linear gradient where each color sits on opposite sides of the frame, and a radial gradient where one color sits in the middle, and another at the edge.

6) Opacity

The degree of transparency an element has. The lower the opacity, the more transparent an element is.

7) Resolution

The amount of detail an image has. Generally speaking, the higher your resolution, the better your images appear, and the more detail is rendered. Whereas lower resolution images or graphic tend to appear blurry, pixelated or muddy.

8) Contrast

The degree of difference between two juxtaposed elements. Some other common types of contrast are dark vs. light, thick vs. thin, rough vs. smooth, etc.

9) Saturation

The degree of intensity and vividness of a color. For example, a low-saturation color may appear paler, and faded, whereas a more heavily saturated color may appear more vibrant and colorful.

10) Stock Photo

A professionally shot photograph available online for licensing. Stock photos are usually used in lieu of hiring a photographer, or if a designer cannot access the images they need from their own inventory of photographs.