Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Resource List

This is a Semester Exam Project. Your grade depends on you being able to complete the work on your own. Before asking for help, be sure to utilize all your resources!

1. Read the Assignment packet.
2. Read the blog for additional instructions.
2. Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) blog post.
3. Look at the solutions/sample manual.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Comprehensive Semester Exam Project: This project will be worth at least 60% of your semester exam grade. You will be using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs to complete the project.

Grades will be calculated on:
1) Positive Employment Characteristics (does own work, uses time wisely and productively, does quality work, works well with others (not distracting), follows instructions, manages self, shows up for work and on time, professionalism, etc...)
2) Jobs 1-17
; OMIT Jobs 10-15
These Jobs will be graded directly out of your network folder, unless you are specifically asked to print. Be sure to name each file correctly, and to save each in the Semester Exam Project folder.
The project should take approximately two weeks to complete, but will be done at your own pace. Due 12/18/09. You will also have daily grades taken over the jobs. The Employment Characteristics grade will be a test grade.

A solutions/sample manual is available, but yours should not be an exact duplicate of the examples provided. A FAQ Help File is available; check it for updates daily. Do your own work and be creative! Since this is such a large part of your overall grade, you will not be able to work on it outside of class, unless it is during supervised tutorials.

Games or surfing will not be allowed until this project is completed. After you are finished with the entire project, you will have a fun Animated PowerPoint project that will finish off the rest of the semester.

FAQ/Helps File

Check the solutions/sample manual!

JOB 1: Use Word. You may want to use clip art and WordArt. Be creative.

***When the clip art won't move: try either A) OR B) below
A) Right click on the clip art, choose Format Picture, choose Layout tab, Text Wrapping, In Front of Text
B) Right click on the clip art, choose Text Wrapping, In Front of Text

JOB 2: Use Word. Use your logo as your graphic in the letterhead. No need to create a textbox in Word.

***To create a line: choose Insert, Shapes, Line

JOB 3: The Memo Template is located in the Bus122 -Assignments folder on your desktop inside a folder called Semester Exam Project. Once you have opened your letterhead and saved it as BMBTMEMO, copy the text from the Memo Template and paste it onto your new document with the letterhead.

***To make the table smaller, first type in your data, then select the whole table, on the Home tab, choose the No Spacing button from the Styles group.

JOB 4: Use Word.
Open a new Word document. Choose the multi-colored Office button, choose New, choose Business Cards, choose Print Business Cards, choose your choice of cards to edit (a good one to choose is Cards for Small Business the one that is about half way down and has a small clip art cup of coffee on it and that says "Fourth Coffee" written on it {{{{Not the one at the top with the photo of a cup of coffee!}}}}). Include your logo on the card.

Include your own contact information on the card, or make it up!

JOB 5: The Business Letter Template is located in the Bus122 -Assignments folder on your desktop inside a folder called Semester Exam Project. Once you have opened your letterhead and saved it as BMBTLTR, copy the text from the Business Letter Template and paste it onto your new document with the letterhead.

JOB 6:
***To create a border: Choose Page Layout, Page Border

JOB 9: The map picture is in Bus122 -Assignments folder on your desktop inside a folder called Semester Exam Project.

JOB 10-15: Omit

JOB 16: The pages in the handout are out of order. Check the solutions/sample manual to make sure yours is correct.

The Lakerock pic and the map are in the Bus122 -Assignments folder on your desktop inside a folder called Semester Exam Project.

JOB 17: Show me!!!

Campus Crime Stoppers

Just a Reminder about our Campus Crime Stoppers program. Anyone with knowledge of a crime may leave anonymous information for police at the following number: 254-423-2685. Information can be left by voice mail or text message.

Monday, December 7, 2009

12/8/09

Objective: apply word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation technology; access student learning

Warmup: No warmups during Semester Exam project.

Lecture: Semester Exam = 20% of Semester grade, Logo, Letterhead,

Assignment:
1. Create a new folder inside your network folder; name it "Semester Exam Project".
2. Do the Beaver Mountain Bike Tours project; omit Jobs 10-15. Due 12/18/09.
3. Save all Jobs into the new folder using the correct filenames as listed on each assignment.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

12/7/09

Objective: apply presentation technology

Notice: Ketchup Day!

Warmu
p: none today

Assignment: Check the gradesheet printout for missing assignments.

Friday, December 4, 2009

12/4/09

Objective: apply presentation technology

Notice: Last day to present; we will be starting a Semester Project

Warmu
p: none today

Assignment:
1. We will be presenting our "All About Me" presentations to the class today. This will be a Test/Project grade.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

12/3/09

Objective: apply presentation technology

Notice: Friday last day to present; we will be starting a Semester Project

Warmu
p: Open Warmup 12-1-09. Answer all questions as complete sentences with complete ideas. Delete the questions.
MFMQ
1. The command to make a slide show play by itself is ____________.
2. The view that allows you to create and edit slides is called ________________.
3. The view that shows all the text of your presentation is ________________.

Assignment:
1. We will be presenting our "All About Me" presentations to the class today. This will be a Test/Project grade.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

12/2/09

Objective: apply presentation technology

Notice:
Last day for grades for Progress Report is today.

Warmu
p:
none today

Assignment:
Go to QuizStar to take the PowerPoint test.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

12/1/09

Objective: apply presentation technology

Notice: Test tomorrow over Presentation Unit. Study warmups.

Warmu
p: Open Warmup 12-1-09. Answer all questions as complete sentences with complete ideas. Delete the questions.
1. The view which allows you to add text and graphics is ______________.
2. The view which allows you to move the slides into a different order, and allows you to see all the slides at once is ______________.
3. The view which allows you to see only the text of your presentation is ____________.
4. The view which allows you to present your presentation to an audience using the full screen is ________________.

******View the Rubric for 'All About Me' presentation*******

Assignment:
1. We will be presenting our "All About Me" presentations to the class today. This will be a Test/Project grade.

Monday, November 30, 2009

11/30/09

Objective: apply presentation technology

Notice: Test Wednesday over Presentation Unit. Study warmups.

Warmu
p: Create a new warmup document; name it Warmup 12-1-09. Answer all questions as complete sentences with complete ideas. Delete the questions.
1. For tests, I should study the ______________ from the unit.

******View the Rubric for 'All About Me' presentation*******

Assignment:
1. We will be presenting our "All About Me" presentations to the class today. This will be a Test/Project grade.

Monday, November 23, 2009

11/24/09

Objective: apply presentation technology

Notice: Test next Tuesday over Presentation Unit. Study warmups.

Warmu
p: Open Warmup 11-13-09. Answer all questions as complete sentences with complete ideas. Delete the questions.
1. The command to make text or graphics move during the presentation is custom a_________.
2. Make sure your heading is in the header and all answers are included correctly. Print and turn in on my laptop.

******View the Rubric for 'All About Me' presentation*******

Assignment:
1. Do "All About Me". Save into your network folder. We will begin presenting these to the class today. This will be a Test/Project grade.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

11/23/09

Objective: apply presentation technology

Note: Check grades printout for missing assignments.

Warmu
p: Open Warmup 11-13-09. Answer all questions as complete sentences with complete ideas. Delete the questions.
1. The lower pane of the Normal view is for typing notes for the (presenter, audience). ((choose one))
2. The way one slide comes into the next is called t_________n.
3. Existing graphics that can be added to your presentation are called c__ __ __ a__ __.
4. The command used to apply a common background to all slides in a presentation is D__________ Theme.

******View the Rubric for 'All About Me' presentation*******

Assignment:
1. Do "All About Me". Save into your network folder. We will begin presenting these to the class tomorrow. This will be a Test/Project grade.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

11/20/09

Objective: apply presentation technology

Warmu
p: Open Warmup 11-13-09. Answer all questions as complete sentences with complete ideas. Delete the questions.
1. A PowerPoint presentation is made up of ______________.
2. The view that shows ALL the slides at the same time is _________.
3. The view that shows ONLY the text from your presentation is ________________.
4. Name four different ways to make the next slide show when showing a presentation.

Assignment:
1. Do "All About Me". Save into your network folder. We will begin presenting these to the class on Tuesday. This will be a Test/Project grade.
2. Have your photo taken for "All About Me".

11/19/09

Objective: apply presentation technology

Warmu
p: Open Warmup 11-13-09. Answer all questions as complete sentences with complete ideas. Delete the questions.
1. Which key allows you to play the slide show?
2. Which key allows you to stop the slide show while in progress?
3. To create moving text or graphics, choose Custom A___________n.
4. The "pages" in a PowerPoint presentation are called _______________.

Assignment:
1. Finish A Day of Infamy. Save into your network folder. Due today; show me your finished PowerPoint.
2. Have your photo taken for "All About Me".

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

11/18/09

Objective: apply presentation technology

Warmu
p: Open Warmup 11-13-09. Answer all questions as complete sentences with complete ideas. Delete the questions.
1. Which view allows the user to show the presentation to an audience?
2. Which view allows the user to edit slides?
3. Which view allows the user to sort the slides?

Lecture: custom animation, pictures, sounds

Assignment:
1. Do A Day of Infamy. Save into your network folder. Due tomorrow; show me your finished PowerPoint.

Monday, November 16, 2009

11/17/09

Objective: apply presentation technology

Warmu
p: Open Warmup 11-13-09. Answer all questions as complete sentences with complete ideas. Delete the questions.
1. Name three of the four views in PowerPoint.
2. Powerpoint provides a v______l during a lecturer's presentation to help the audience understand better.
3. Generally, PowerPoint presentations should be done in b______ts instead of complete sentences.

Lecture: Designs, transitions, timer, increase/decrease list level

Assignment:
1. Do Unlocking the Internet. Save into your network folder. Due today; show me your finished PowerPoint.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

11/16/09

Objective: apply presentation technology

Notes:
1. Pick up graded papers. Papers not picked up by tomorrow will be trashed.
2. Create a new folder in your network folder; name it "Presentations".

Warmu
p: Open Warmup 11-13-09. Answer all questions as complete sentences with complete ideas. Delete the questions.
1. Which program will we be using to do presentations?

Lecture:
Intro to PowerPoint, presentation, visual, slides, views (normal, slide show, outline, slide sorter), note pages, adding/deleting slides, text, clipart

Assignment:
1. Do the PowerPoint Introduction worksheet. Due today; turn in on the laptop.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

11/13/09

Objective: apply spreadsheet technology

Warmup: Create a new document; name it Warmup 11-13-09. Answer all questions as complete sentences with complete ideas. Delete the questions.
MFMQ from SS test:
1.What allows the user to copy formulas across to other cells?
2. The cell where the cursor is located is said to be __________.
3. The ________ cursor and the cell handle allows you to copy a formula from one cell to those beside it.
4. What is the range?
5. Which cursor allows you to move the contents of the cell?

Assignment
:
1. Finish all missing assignments. Late work from the Spreadsheet Unit will not be graded after today, unless you have been absent this week. If you are working on something that I have already graded, please be sure to let me know so that I can go back into your folder to grade it.

2. If you are caught up AND PASSING, you have Explore Time for the last portion of the class.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

11/12/09

Objective: apply spreadsheet technology

Warmu
p:
None today.

Review Lecture:
Spreadsheets

Assignment:
1. Take the Spreadsheet test.
2. Check the gradesheet printout for missing work. Finish all previously assigned work. If you make up work that has already been graded in the folder, make sure to fill out the form to let me know to go back into your folder to grade it.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

11/10/09

Objective: apply spreadsheet technology

Warmup: Open Warmup 10-19-09. Make sure all answers are included as complete sentences with complete ideas, and that no questions are included. Format neatly on one page only. Print and turn in on the laptop.

Notice: No school tomorrow; Test Thursday

Lecture:
Cheating

Assignment
:
1. Finish M & M's Spreadsheets A & B . Due today.

Make sure the assignment is correctly saved into your network folder. Format appropriately on one page each, Print, staple, and turn in on laptop.

Friday, November 6, 2009

11/9/09

Objective: apply spreadsheet technology

Warmup: Open Warmup 10-19-09. Make sure all answers are included as complete sentences with complete ideas, and that no questions are included. Format neatly on one page only. Print and turn in on the laptop.

Notice: No school Wednesday; Test Thursday

Assignment
:
1. Do M & M's Spreadsheets A & B . Due tomorrow.

Make sure the assignment is correctly saved into your network folder. Format appropriately on one page each, Print, staple, and turn in on laptop.

11/6/09

Objective: apply spreadsheet technology

Warmup: none today

Notice: Spreadsheet test Wednesday.

Assignment:
Finish all previously assigned work. Use only the web documents, the substitute teacher has been instructed not to allow access to my cart. When you are finished, Explore!

Do not print, but do make sure that everything is correctly saved into your network folder.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

11/5/09

Objective: apply spreadsheet technology

Warmup: Open Warmup 10-19-09. Answer the following using complete sentences with complete ideas. Erase the questions.
1. __________ charts measure parts of the whole.
2. __________charts measure changes over time.
3. __________charts show comparisons between items.

Assignment:
1. Do Assignment 8. Due Friday.

Do not print, but do make sure that everything is correctly saved into your network folder.

11/4/09

Objective: apply spreadsheet technology

Warmup:
None today

Lecture: Pie Charts measure parts of the whole. Line Charts measure changes over time. Column/Bar charts show comparisons between items.

Assignment:
1. From the Desktop, open your network Student Save Folder. Inside the Spreadsheet folder, count to make sure you have completed (and saved correctly) all Exercises from 1 to 31. Do any Exercises that you have not done.
2. The Killeen Daily Herald has nominated David Cobb and Devon Hocutt for the kdhpressbox.com for the Players of the Weeks for their performance in Ellison's 21-0 win over Shoemaker. Please vote for Ellison!!!
3. Do Assignment 8. Due Friday.

Do not print, but do make sure that everything is correctly saved into your network folder.

Monday, November 2, 2009

11/3/09

Objective: apply spreadsheet technology

Warmup: Open Warmup 10-19-09. Answer the following using complete sentences with complete ideas. Erase the questions.
1. The skinny plus cursor allows you to copy f__________ across to other cells.
2. The fat plus cursor allows you to _____________ cells.
3. The four-headed arrow cursor allows you to ___________ the contents of a cell to another cell.

Assignment:
1. The Killeen Daily Herald has nominated David Cobb and Devon Hocutt for the kdhpressbox.com for the Players of the Weeks for their performance in Ellison's 21-0 win over Shoemaker. Please vote for Ellison!!!
2. Finish Assignment 7. ****Make sure to select all data in each row before sorting.****

Do not print, but do make sure that everything is correctly saved into your network folder.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

11/2/09

Objective: apply spreadsheet technology

Warmup: Open Warmup 10-19-09. Answer the following using complete sentences with complete ideas. Erase the questions.
1. For the formula, =SUM(A1:B18), what is the range?
2. What is the Order of Operations?

Lecture: Proofing Assignment 5, Ex. 16 - 19. Printing while showing formulas.

Assignment:
1. For Assignment 5, Ex 16-19, show the formulas, format to print on one page, do print preview making sure all data shows, and, when perfect, print. Staple in order and place on my laptop.
2. Do Assignment 7. ****Make sure to select all data in each row before sorting.****

Do not print, but do make sure that everything is correctly saved into your network folder.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

10/30/09

Objective: apply spreadsheet technology

Warmup: Open Warmup 10-19-09. Answer the following using complete sentences with complete ideas. Erase the questions.
1. If A1 thru B8 is the range, what would the function look like that would count the number of cells in the range?
2. If A1 thru B8 is the range, what would the function look like that would show the smallest number in the range?

Assignment:
1. Finish all work for the week. Save correctly.

Do not print, but do make sure that everything is correctly saved into your network folder.

10/29/09

Objective: apply spreadsheet technology

Warmup: Open Warmup 10-19-09. Answer the following using complete sentences with complete ideas. Erase the questions.
1. Which program are we using to do spreadsheets?
2. The ____________ cursor helps you move the contents of cells.
3. If A1 thru B8 is the range, what would its sum function look like?
4. If A1 thru B8 is the range, what would the function look like that would show the largest number in the range?

Lecture: review functions, grade Assignment 2.

Assignment:
1. Do Assignment 6. Save correctly.

Do not print, but do make sure that everything is correctly saved into your network folder.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

10/28/09

Objective: apply spreadsheet technology

Warmup: Open Warmup 10-19-09. Answer the following using complete sentences with complete ideas. Erase the questions.
1. The handle and the ______________ cursor allows you to copy formulas from one cell to another.
2. The ____________ cursor helps you highlight/select cells.
3. A ________________ is a program consisting of rows and columns that is used to store and calculate data.

Lecture: changing the order of columns, horizontal, vertical, functions, range, order of operations, reviewing 2 & 3.

Assignment:
1. Finish Assignment 5. Save correctly.

Do not print, but do make sure that everything is correctly saved into your network folder.

Monday, October 26, 2009

10/27/09

Objective: apply spreadsheet technology

Warmup: Open Warmup 10-19-09. Answer the following using complete sentences with complete ideas. Erase the questions.
1. What is the key combination that allows all the formulas to show at the same time?

Lecture: Folder organization, answer keys, printing (print preview)

Assignment:
1. Organize your network folder, by creating new folders for Warmups, Word Processing, and Spreadsheets. Move all files into the correct folder.
2. Open SSGP for review. Print only after we have gone over it together.
3. Do Assignment 5. Save correctly.

Do not print, but do make sure that everything is correctly saved into your network folder.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

10/26/09

Objective: apply spreadsheet technology

Warmup: Open Warmup 10-19-09. Answer the following using complete sentences with complete ideas. Erase the questions.
1. In a spreadsheet, what does the four-headed arrow do?

Lecture: Folder organization, spreadsheet formulas

Assignment:
1. Organize your network folder, by creating new folders for Warmups, Word Processing, and Spreadsheets. Move all files into the correct folder.
2. Do Assignment 4. Save correctly.

Do not print, but do make sure that everything is correctly saved into your network folder.

Friday, October 23, 2009

10/23/09

Objective: apply spreadsheet technology

Note: Pick up graded papers; those left at the end of the period will be trashed.

Warmup: Open Warmup 10-19-09. Answer the following using complete sentences with complete ideas. Erase the questions.
1. What does a cell address consist of?
2. What do all formulas in a spreadsheet start with?

Assignment:
Ketchup Day! Finish all unfinished work. If you are passing, caught up, have behaved responsibly, and can remain quiet, you have Explore Time for the remainder of the period.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

10/22/09

Objective: apply spreadsheet technology

Warmup: Open Warmup 10-19-09. Answer the following using complete sentences with complete ideas. Erase the questions.
1. What does ####### in a cell mean?

Assignment:
1. Do Assignment 3. Save correctly.

Do not print, but do make sure that everything is correctly saved into your network folder.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

10/21/09

Objective: apply spreadsheet technology

Notes:
New Printout: Check for missing work on grade printouts; this is the last week of this quarter.

Lecture: Network Folder Organization, finish Spreadsheets Guided Practice

Warmup: Open Warmup 10-19-09. Answer the following using complete sentences with complete ideas. Erase the questions.
1. How is the active cell identified?
2. What does the fat plus cursor do?
3. In a spreadsheet, the rows are identified by ___________.
4. In a spreadsheet, the columns are identified by __________.

Assignment:
1. Do Assignment 2. Save correctly.

Do not print, but do make sure that everything is correctly saved into your network folder.

Monday, October 19, 2009

10/20/09

Objective: apply spreadsheet technology

Notes:
New Printout: Check for missing work on grade printouts; this is the last week of this quarter.

Lecture: Network Folder Organization, finish Spreadsheets Guided Practice

Warmup: Open Warmup 10-19-09. Answer the following using complete sentences with complete ideas. Erase the questions.
1. What is the intersection of a row and a column called?
2. What does the skinny plus cursor do?
3. In a spreadsheet, the rows go _____________.
4. In a spreadsheet, the columns go _____ and _________.

Assignment:
1. Finish Spreadsheet Guided Practice. Do not print.
2. Do Assignment 2.

Do not print, but do make sure that everything is correctly saved into your network folder.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

10/19/09

Objective: apply spreadsheet technology

Notes: New Unit: Spreadsheets
Pick up graded papers.
If you didn't turn in a warmup after the test Friday, please do so now!
Check for missing work on grade printouts; this is the last week of this quarter.
Remember::::::No standing around the door at the end of the period!

Lecture: Spreadsheets Guided Practice

Warmup: Create a new word document; name it Warmup 10-19-09. Answer the following using complete sentences with complete ideas. Erase the questions.
MFMQ
1. Several formats grouped together is called a S______E.
2. The hotkeys for double-spacing are Ctrl + _______.
3. When and how often should you save your document?

Assignment:
Do the Spreadsheet Guided Practice. Do not print.

Do not print, but do make sure that everything is correctly saved into your network folder.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

10/16/09

Objective: apply word processing technology

Test Review:

Warmup:
Turn in your warmups that you printed yesterday.

Assignment:
1. Take Word Processing unit test at QuizStar online.
2. Turn in Winter Scramble on laptop for extra credit on test.
3. Finish all uncompleted work.
4. Explore time for those who are passing and who have worked responsibly this week!
Do not print, but do make sure that everything is correctly saved into your network folder.

10/15/09

Objective: apply word processing technology

Notes: Unit test tomorrow.

Lecture: Review footnotes vs. works cited page.

Warmup:
Open Warmup 9-28-09, add today's date and answer the following using a complete sentence with a complete idea. Delete all questions, leaving only the answers.
1. Which of the following is not a type of tab? left, right, center, decimal, full
2. Which of the following is not a type of justification/alignment? left, right, center, decimal, full
3. Proofread your warmups including your heading. Use 10 or 12 point size font and make sure everything fits on no more than two pages. Print and use to study for your test. We will turn them in tomorrow.

Assignment:
1. Do Assignment 9, Document 2. Due Friday.
2. Do Assignment 10, Documents 1 & 2. Due Friday.
Do not print, but do make sure that everything is saved into your network folder.

10/14/09

PSAT testing

Saturday, October 10, 2009

10/13/09

Objective: apply word processing technology

Notes: check grade printouts for missing work; Unit test on Friday. Holiday Monday. PSAT testing tomorrow.

Warmup:
Open Warmup 9-28-09, add today's date and answer the following using a complete sentence with a complete idea. Delete all questions, leaving only the answers.
1. What should you study for your test?

Assignment:
1. Do Assignment 9, Document 2. Due Friday.
2. Do Assignment 10, Documents 1 & 2. Due Friday.
Do not print, but do make sure that everything is saved into your network folder.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

10/9/09

Objective: apply word processing technology

Warmup:
Open Warmup 9-28-09, add today's date and answer the following using a complete sentence with a complete idea. Delete all questions, leaving only the answers.
1. When you cut a line of text and paste it somewhere else, how many lines of text do you end up with?

Assignment:
1. Finish all assignments for the week. (see previous blogs)
Do not print, but do make sure that everything is saved into your network folder.

10/8/09

Objective: apply word processing technology

Lecture: one page only -- print preview; single, double, no spacing

Warmup:
Open Warmup 9-28-09, add today's date and answer the following using a complete sentence with a complete idea. Delete all questions, leaving only the answers.
1. Newspaper columns are ____________ justified/aligned.
2. When you copy a line of text and paste it somewhere else, how many lines of text do you end up with?

Assignment:
1. Do Assignment 6, Documents 1 - 4. Due Friday.
2. Do Assignment 7, Documents 1 - 4. Due Friday.
3. Do Assignment 8, Documents 1 - 4. Due Friday.

Do not print, but do make sure that everything is saved into your network folder.