9/1/09

Objective: increase keyboarding speed and accuracy; Essential Computing Concepts

Note: pick up graded papers

Warmup: (Use only COMPLETE sentences with COMPLETE ideas!)
1. Software that tells the computer how to interact with the user and its own devices is the __________ system.
2. What are the four key components of a computer system?
3. What is the computer's main circuit board called?
4. The part of the computer that processes the data is called the _____________.

Assignment:
1. Check out Student Save Folders.

2. Go to Assignments Folder and view Essential Concepts 2 presentation. On your own paper write the answers to the questions on the handout. Turn your paper in on top of my laptop.

3. 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 #4 & 5 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 #4 & 5 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 #29 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!