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= **Welcome to CM011, Essential Computer Skills with Miss Kim** =

__**Wednesday, November 30, 2011**__ We continued working on the brochure project. The requirements are listed below.

Brochure requirements:
 * 2 pages, 3 columns on each page, tri-fold, landscape orientation
 * Use appropriate fonts (different fonts for headings and body text)
 * Line spacing
 * Paragraph spacing
 * Paragraph alignment
 * Tabs
 * Indents
 * Bullets and/or numbering
 * Borders and shading
 * Document margins
 * Document sections
 * Page Break
 * Columns
 * Header OR Footer on inside page
 * Table (with styles applied)

**Homework:**
 * **Finish the brochure. It is due BEFORE you come to class on Wednesday. Please email it to me with the subject line: Final Brochure. Name the document properly (E3_lastname_firstname_title.docx).**
 * **Typing - 8 hours due Monday, Dec 5**

__**Monday, November 28, 2011 - Start Word Project**__ Typing test today in TypingMaster (Netiquette, 3 minutes). Today we covered how to use a web browser. We started a brochure project. You may choose a university or a Qatari organization and you will create a brochure about it. You will need to meet all of the objectives listed in this document - [|Objective List.pdf]. For this project, you will not be allowed to use any templates.

For the University brochure:
 * The audience will be other ABP students and high school students.
 * You must include admission requirements in a table, information on the university, the city, the dorms, degrees offered, student life, tuition costs.
 * Include anything else you can think of that would be of interest to your audience.

For the Qatari organization (charity):
 * The audience will be the English-speaking population of Qatar.
 * You must include how the organization got its name, what it does, how it helps people, how people can get involved in helping out, how it is funded.
 * Include anything else you can think of that would be of interest to your audience.

Homework:
 * Research your topic
 * Typing - 8 hours due by Monday, December 4

__**Wednesday, November 23, 2011 - Complete Resume**__ Today we worked on finishing your resume, with proper formatting.

Homework:
 * Finish your resume and send it to me.
 * Typing - 6 hours due by Monday, Nov 28.

__**Monday, November 21, 2011 - Start Resume**__ Today we started the CV Project. You are to create a CV or resume to be sent off to universities along with your applications. This is the sample provided by Mrs. Ellenore: __**[|ABPResume_Format_2011.pdf.]**__ Click here to see Ms. Ellenore's wiki for information on colleges. Your resume must have all of this information at a minimum. You may choose to use a template or create your own format and style for your resume. You may search online for free templates to download if you prefer. Here are two other sample resumes a student received from TAMU-Q: [|CV1 sample from TAMU.PDF] and [|CV2 sample from TAMU.PDF]. Use these for content, not necessarily formats.

Homework:
 * Print out your completed resume and slide it under my door so I can edit it. Check the box on my door for your resume and then make the suggested changes. By next class email me the FINISHED resume.
 * Typing - 6 hours due by Monday, November 28.

__**Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - Finish Unit E - Tables**__ Today we finished the unit on tables using the second textbook. We completed the last four objectives on pages 114 - 121 ([|Word Unit E Objectives 5-8.pdf] (Chicago Ad Budget)) in class. Submit the file (named correctly!) to me when you are finished with it.

**Please remember the correct names:** //E1_LastName_FirstName_TitleOfDocument// OR //E3_LastName_FirstName_TitleOfDocument// !!

Homework:
 * Finish any of the objective you did not yet finish and send the file to me.
 * Do the [|Word Unit E Skills Review.pdf] (Mutual Funds) at the end of Unit E and send to me (named correctly). Due by Monday, 21 Nov.
 * Typing - 4 hours due by Sunday night, Nov 20.

__**Monday, November 14, 2011 - Start Unit E - Tables**__ Today we started the unit on tables using the second textbook, Unit E starting on page 105 ([|Word Unit E Objectives 1-4.pdf] (Chicago Ad Budget)). We completed the first four objectives in class (pgs 106-113). We also did the weekly typing test in TypingMaster (3 minutes, title: The Life of Calamity Jane).

Homework:
 * Finish any of the four objectives you did not yet finish
 * Typing - 4 hours due by Sunday night, Nov 20

__**Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - Practice D Skills**__ Today we practiced the skills learned in Unit D by working on Project D - Blue Chair Catering in SAM.

Homework:
 * Finish Project D Blue Chair Catering in SAM - due Monday, Nov 14 - [|Project D Blue Chair FINAL RESULTS.docx]
 * Typing - 2 hours due by Sunday night, Nov 13

__**Monday, October 31, 2011 - Continue Unit D**__ We started with the Astronauts typing test (self-assessment) for 3 minutes. We continued unit D with a discussion of how to insert tables and clip art. We continued slides # 33 - 41 in the PowerPoint ([|Word 2007 Unit D.ppt]). In class we started to complete pages Word 92 and 94 using the Footprints newsletter document.

Homework:
 * Finish Word pages 92-95 ([|Tables-ClipArt.docx]) using the Footprints document. This should complete this document. - due Thursday, Nov 3.
 * Word Unit D Training in SAM - due Thursday, Nov 3.
 * [|Word Unit D Skills Review.pdf] (Greenwood Fitness) - finish this up through #9. - due Thursday, Nov 3.

//**BEGINNING OF THIRD MARKING PERIOD**//

__**Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - Continue Unit D**__ We worked through pages 82, 84 and 86 of the unit today covering page breaks, columns and hyphenating, and inserting page numbers. Here are the pages if you need to finish the work: [|Page Breaks - Columns - Page Numbers.docx]. We worked through the slides up through #22 in the unit PowerPoint (([|Word 2007 Unit D.ppt]).

Homework:
 * Turn in any work to me by Friday. Nothing will be accepted after that.
 * SAM Quiz on Unit C
 * Word Unit D Skills Review - do # 3, 4, 5. See original documents in last class' homework section.

__**Monday, October 24, 2011 - Start Unit D**__ Today we started Word Unit D on Formatting Documents. We discussed setting document margins, dividing a document into sections. Using this PowerPoint ([|Word 2007 Unit D.ppt]), we covered slides #1-13. The starting document is [|WD D-1.docx (Footprints)]. Make sure to save the file using the new naming convention (click here if you forgot it). If you would like extra practice, using the WD D-1.docx document above, make the changes as instructed on pages Word 78 and 80 ([|Margins-Sections-PageBreaks.docx]).

Homework:
 * [|Word Unit D Skills Review.docx],(Greenwood Fitness) only #1-2. The starting file is [|WD D-2.docx]. The rest of the file will be completed later.
 * Typing: 16 hours due by Sunday night.

__**October 19, 2011 - Finish Unit C** **- Borders/Shading and Citations/Endnotes/Footnotes/Bibliography**__ Today, we discussed how to add borders and shading to text and how to use endnotes, footnotes, citations, and how to create a bibliography or works cited section of a paper. We continued working with the "Last Minute Travel Deals" document.

__**SPECIAL NOTE:**__ From now on, I will ask you to name all files in a specific way. Do not include spaces or hyphens (dashes). This naming convention is what I will expect for any documents submitted to me via email (not through SAM). **classcode_lastname_firstname_title.extension**. If you have class with me first period, then your classcode is E1. If you have class with me third period, then your class code is E3. //For example: E3_almannai_ahmed_LastMinuteTravelDeals.docx would be the Last Minute Travel Deals Word document by Ahmed Al-Mannai in my third period Essentials class.// If you have any questions about this please ask me.

Homework:
 * With "Last Minute Travel Deals" practice document, complete pages 64 and 66 from the book. A digital copy is here:[|Borders-Shading-Bibliography-Footnotes-Endnotes.docx]
 * Complete the Skills Review C ([|Word Unit C Skills Review C (8-9).docx]) that uses the file you worked on for homework last class (Franklin EDA Report). Send this to me via email when you are done. Name it: classCode_lastName_firstName_WDCSkillsReviewC.docx.

__**October 17, 2011 - Continue Unit C - Indents & Bullets/Numbering**__ Today, we discussed indents and their uses as well as how to best use numbered lists and bulleted lists. We continued working with the "Last Minute Travel Deals" document.

Homework:
 * Continue typing - 14 hours due by Sunday night
 * Using the "Last Minute Travel Deals" document, complete these two exercises from the textbook: [|Indents, Bullets & Numbering.docx]
 * **Note**: if you made changes to this document in class, remove those changes so you start with the document as it was at the beginning of class.
 * Complete the Skills Review ([|Word Unit C Skills Review B (6-7).docx]) that uses the file you worked on for homework last class. This is due by the next class.


 * Change your home computer to ENGLISH, not ARABIC, so that emails through the web-access QF email are formatted correctly.**
 * 1) Click the 'Start button'
 * 2) Click 'Control Panel'
 * 3) Click 'Clock, Language, and Region'
 * 4) Click 'Region and Language'
 * 5) Click the 'Formats' tab
 * 6) Under Formats, select ENGLISH (United States or other).
 * 7) Click 'Apply'
 * 8) Click 'Okay'

__**October 12, 2011 - Continue Unit C**__ Today we discussed how to change line and paragraph spacing, align paragraphs, and work with tabs. We continued using the same "Last Minute Travel Deals" document and we continued formatting it according to pages 54, 56, and 58 in the textbook. We covered slides #15-25 in the same PowerPoint used last class.

Homework:
 * Continue typing - 12 hours are due by Sunday night.
 * Complete the handout I gave you ([|Word Unit C Skills Review A (1-5).pdf]) that uses this file ([|WD C-2.docx]). Due by next class.
 * If you need to, go back into SAM Unit C Training and review the items on tabs. You may find it helpful.
 * Here is a finished image of this work: [|Finished_image_of_Franklin_EDA_Report_(1-5).PNG] so you can compare your work.

__**October 10, 2011 - Start Word Unit C**__ Typing Test in TypingMaster (Self-Assessment, Text is "The Little Match Girl", Time is 4 minutes). Today we started Unit C in Word on Formatting Text and Paragraphs. We discussed formatting with fonts, using the Format Painter, and changing line and paragraph spacing. We also discussed tips for formatting. We covered slides #1-14 and we did pages Word 50, 52, and 54 from the textbook in class practice. Here is the PowerPoint: [|Word 2007 Unit C.ppt]

Homework:
 * Finish the exercises on pages Word 50, 52, and 54 and save your work. We will use the same document for next class so make sure to bring it to class with you.
 * Word Unit C Training via SAM

Today we finished discussing the last bits of editing Word documents (check spelling and grammar, research information, and add hyperlinks) using the same PowerPoint slides from last class.
 * October 5, 2011**

__Homework:__
 * Typing - 10 hours total due by Sunday night (note the change in day)
 * SAM Word Unit B Exam at []
 * SAM Project Unit B - Jazz Festival
 * //**NOTE: Do not do #10-12. I will adjust the scores accordingly.**//

Today we did a typing test at www.typingtest.com and we discussed the first part of Unit B in Word using this [|Word 2007 Unit B for Essential.ppt].
 * October 3, 2011**

We changed the __**Typing policy**__ to the following:
 * Weekly test via www.typingtest.com on Monday and I will record scores.
 * **WHEN** you can type more than 30 wpm (words per minute) with an accuracy of 90% or better for three weeks in a row, **THEN** you will no longer have the typing requirement of 2 hours per week.
 * **However**, if your test results for any week drop below the required time and accuracy, you will be required to complete the 2 hour requirement for that week.

__Homework:__
 * Typing – 10 hours total due by Thursday night
 * SAM Word Unit B Training
 * 1) Log in to SAM at [|http://sam2007.course.com]
 * 2) Go to My Assignments
 * 3) Click on Word Unit B Training
 * SAM Word Unit B Training Exam
 * 1) This is NOT due by Oct 5 but is due by Oct 7th. This is so you can ask questions in class if you need to.
 * 2) Log in to SAM and take the quiz as before.

Today, we did an exercise to learn the correct names of the parts of the Word program window using [|Word Window.docx]. We walked through the project you will do in SAM and how to submit it. Please remember that for the project you will have 3 attempts to submit it for the highest score possible.
 * September 28, 2011**

__Homework:__
 * Typing - 8 hours due by Thursday night
 * SAM Quiz on Word Unit A - due next class (Link to SAM)
 * SAM Project Independent Challenge 1 - due next class

Today, we did a typing self-assessment test, started the training on SAM, and we discussed word processing software using this [|Word Processing Software PPT.pdf]. __Homework__:
 * September 26, 2011**
 * Typing - 8 hours total due by Thursday night
 * SAM Word Unit A Training
 * 1) Log in to SAM at [|http://sam2007.course.com]
 * 2) Go to My Assignments
 * 3) Click on Word – Unit A – Training
 * 4) The training will begin. There are 22 questions for you to complete. It will take about 30-45 minutes.
 * READ Word Unit A that was due last class!

Today, we discussed the databases available to you at ABP, how to use the Computer Department website, how to customize your internet settings, when to use Google Scholar and Wikipedia. __Homework__:
 * September 21, 2011**
 * Carefully read Word 2007 - Unit A which is available in ABP Public Folder / Kim / Word 2007 / Textbook / Word 2007.
 * Highlight the items that are not clear to you. Bring those items to the next class for discussion.

Today we took the quiz and talked about using the +, -, and " " symbols to get better results from you internet searches. __Homework__:
 * September 19, 2011**
 * Typing - 6 hours total due by Thursday night
 * Print [|Searching the Internet for Facts.pdf] and complete it.

You will have a quiz next class and it will be on Outlook, Managing Files and Windows 7. __Homework__: Resources:
 * September 14, 2011**
 * Typing - 4 hours total are due this week (2 hours from last week and 2 hours from this week)
 * Print and complete the document [|Using Search Engines Worksheet.pdf]
 * Study for your quiz next class
 * [|Web Search Strategies]
 * [|Comprehensive Search Engine List]


 * September 12, 2011**

Homework:
 * Read through this [|site] for tips on email etiquette.
 * Keep typing! 2 hours of lessons and 1 hour of games by Thursday night.


 * September 7, 2011**

Homework: Read through the following documents:
 * [|windows7.pdf]
 * [|Working with files and folders.docx]cd
 * [|windows-quick-reference-7.pdf]