8/28/09

Objective: increase keyboarding speed and accuracy; history of computing

Warmup: (Use only COMPLETE sentences with COMPLETE ideas!)
1. What did Douglas Engelbart invent?
2. Which type of printer uses an ink cartridge to spray jets of ink onto the paper?

Assignment:
1. Binary Code Handout; you may work in groups of two; turn in on laptop

2. Go to http://www.nickciske.com/tools/binary.php
Type in your first, middle, and last name and convert it to ASCII.

4. Go to http://www.freetypinggame.net/
A) If you don't always use home keys and/or your typing skills assessment from yesterday was under 30 wpm, do:
Lessons tab
Free Typing Lessons
You will be working on lesson #2 & 3 today.
For your goal, choose 10 points faster than your timed test of yesterday.
You MUST use Home Row keying. The speed goal is not nearly as important as learning to type by touch!
When you have successfully accomplished this on both lessons, up your goal by another 5 points. Continue to work on these two lessons for the rest of the period; attempt to increase your speed and accuracy each time!

B) If you always use home keys and your typing skills assessment from yesterday was over 30 but under 50 wpm, do:
Tests tab
Free Typing Tests
You will be working on lessons #2 & 3 today. 5 minute timed typing test.
When your test is complete, choose Yes to place your score on the scoreboard.
Use the username Mrs. Clary has assigned to you.
For Location, drop down list and choose USA-TX.
For School, type in Ellison.
Check the box that indicates you are 13 or older; Submit
Continue to work on these two lessons for the rest of the period; attempt to increase your speed and accuracy each time!

C) If you always use home keys and your typing skills assessment from yesterday was over 50 wpm, do:
Tests tab
Free Typing Tests
You will be working on lesson #27 today.
5 minute timed typing test.
When your test is complete, choose Yes to place your score on the scoreboard.
Use the username Mrs. Clary has assigned to you.
For Location, drop down list and choose USA-TX.
For School, type in Ellison.
Check the box that indicates you are 13 or older; Submit
Continue to work on this lesson for the rest of the period; attempt to increase your speed and accuracy each time!