Homework Due December 7, 2011

Begin work on Interactive Community Service Project

This should include all the following projects to be completed and shown to me in class or emailed to me before December 14th presentations will be on December 14th.

Written Summary (10 pts. possible)

Describe the organization their goals, vision, purpose location etc.

Logo and Letterhead (20 pts. possible)

Create both a stand alone logo and integrate that logo into a company letterhead. Letter head should include the address and non-profits name. Extra credit available for an envelope design incorporating this information.

Brochure (20 pts possible)

Prepare a color brochure. Limit fonts to 2 styles. Integrate multiple pictures and or graphics.

Should include basic information of the organization. Personal choice on the purpose of the broshure. However it should include contact information i.e. phone number, organization name and address and any other important information.

Newspaper Advertisement (20 pts possible)

Determine the size of a ad in your local paper. Create a similar add for your non-profit. Style should integrate into the feel of your local paper. Should include contact information. Extra credit for integrating the logo as well.

PowerPoint (20 pts possible)

Create a powerpoint presentation. Should include the purpose of your non-profit, what the community can do for/with the organization, the contact information of your organization, Problems/concerns of the organization, history of your organization etc. Slide show should be 8-10 slides.

Presentation of Power Point (30 pts. possible)

You will be graded on how you present, your ability to answer questions about your non-profit, the visual aspect of your PowerPoint and your vocal presentation.

Style (30 pts. possible)

You will be graded on the visual style and techniques integrated into the project as a whole. You will be graded on how the components integrate into a whole.

Class Participation (30 pts. possible)

You will be graded on your conduct during class in preparing your components and on your participation on presentation day.

Due next class-

You should have at least two components completed before class on Wednesday.

Remember to log the hours you work on this project if you intend to donate it the the non-profit of your choice.

Thanksgiving Break

Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!

Remember we do not have class on Wednesday. Enjoy your break.

Homework Due November 30, 2011

Begin work on Interactive Community Service Project

This should include all the following projects to be completed by December 7th with presentations on December 7th.

Written Summary (10 pts. possible)

Describe the organization their goals, vision, purpose location etc.

Logo and Letterhead (20 pts. possible)

Create both a stand alone logo and integrate that logo into a company letterhead. Letter head should include the address and non-profits name. Extra credit available for an envelope design incorporating this information.

Brochure (20 pts possible)

Prepare a color brochure. Limit fonts to 2 styles. Integrate multiple pictures and or graphics.

Should include basic information of the organization. Personal choice on the purpose of the broshure. However it should include contact information i.e. phone number, organization name and address and any other important information.

Newspaper Advertisement (20 pts possible)

Determine the size of a ad in your local paper. Create a similar add for your non-profit. Style should integrate into the feel of your local paper. Should include contact information. Extra credit for integrating the logo as well.

PowerPoint (20 pts possible)

Create a powerpoint presentation. Should include the purpose of your non-profit, what the community can do for/with the organization, the contact information of your organization, Problems/concerns of the organization, history of your organization etc. Slide show should be 8-10 slides.

Presentation of Power Point (30 pts. possible)

You will be graded on how you present, your ability to answer questions about your non-profit, the visual aspect of your PowerPoint and your vocal presentation.

Style (30 pts. possible)

You will be graded on the visual style and techniques integrated into the project as a whole. You will be graded on how the components integrate into a whole.

Class Participation (30 pts. possible)

You will be graded on your conduct during class in preparing your components and on your participation on presentation day.

Due next class-

I need to know the organization you have chosen to do your project on.

Remember to log the hours you work on this project if you intend to donate it the the non-profit of your choice.

Homework Due November 16, 2011

Finish up College/University Powerpoint.

Finish up creating slides and practice your presentation.

Presentations are in class next week.

Begin brainstorming a non-profit to do the final project on.

Also if you wish to work on the extra credit assignment

'on your life' slideshow.

Homework Due November 9, 2011

No homework this week.

It would be a great idea to start gathering information to fulfill the requirements of the rubric.

Also if you wish to work on the extra credit assignment

'on your life' slideshow.

Homework Due November 2 2011

Create a slideshow on a class of your choice

Should contain 5-10 images

5-10 interesting facts

transitions/animations

8-10 slides

Examples of customization

This will be graded on how the slideshow fits with the subject

Homework Due October 26th 2011

Create a slideshow on the town of your choice

Should contain 5-10 images

5-10 interesting facts

transitions/animations

10-15 slides

Examples of customization

This will be graded on how the slideshow fits with the subject

Extra Credit

Create a slide show on your life

5-10 slides including fun facts and pictures of yourself.

Homework Due October 19th 2011

Homework.

Gather Pictures, websites, and various pieces of information to begin building a slideshow presentation on a town of your choice.

If you worked on any extra credit work in class and did not get it to me on my USB drive than email it to me by Friday so I can write your report cards.

Have a wonderful week!!!

Study Skills: Memory

HOW WE REMEMBER

1. Memory itself probably cannot be developed; however, improvement in remembering comes from correcting certain habits or thoughts so that we use our memory to its’ fullest potential. Remembering is like seeing; improvement in either function does not depend upon how much we use it but, rather, how we use it.

2. The first and most important rule for remembering is: cultivate the habit of close attention to the thing you wish to remember. Be sure you have a clear, sharp impression of the face, name, date, or facts, which you will need to know at a future time. If you wish to remember a fact, make it meaningful to you.

3. When we are learning, we should try not only to get a strong impression but also to obtain as many different kinds of impressions as possible. Some people can remember colors distinctly, but have a poor memory for shapes. But anyone, by putting together and using all of the impressions our sense organs bring us about one thing, allows us to remember it much more clearly than if we were to rely on sight or sound alone. For example, try reading your lesson aloud. In doing this, your eye takes in the appearance of the printed word, your ear passes the sound of the words to your brain, and even the tension of the muscles of your throat add their bit to the total impression which your mind is expected to store away.

4. Try to visualize it. Either remember a diagram or a picture of the material to be remembered, or take short notes about it, which help you to visualize.

5. Intend to remember. The mere intention to remember puts the mind in a condition to remember, and if you will make use of this fact in studying you will be able to recall between 20 and 60 percent more of what you read and hear than you would if you were not actively trying to remember.

6. Think about it. A fact doesn't belong to you until you have used it. In making use of this principle, plan to spend not more than one-half of your study period in reading your lesson. Use the other half in doing something with what you learn. Think about what you have studied, write down notes on it, and explain it to somebody else.

7. Logical memory. One of the most important of all aids to the remembering process is the habit of associating a new idea immediately with facts or ideas that are already firmly lodged in your mind. This association revives and strengthens the old memories and prevents the new one form slipping away by anchoring it to the well-established framework of your mental world.

8. Remembering by brute force. We will forget more, on the average, during the first hour after learning than during the next 24 hours; and we will forget more, on the average, during the first day than we will during the next thirty days. Whatever is left after thirty days time, we will probably be able to hold on to without much further loss for years to come.

9. Reviewing is much more effective if carried out before memories have entirely escaped than it is after considerable time has elapsed. Repetitions should be strung out over as long a time as is available. We remember better if we pause a little between periods of study.

10. How much to study? You should study more than just enough to learn your assignment. Experiments have proven that 50% more study resulted in 50% better retention. After a week had passed, it was found that extra work had salvaged six times as much of the material as in the case when it was barely learned.

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California Polytechnic State University

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Math Symbols for Excel

+ addition

- subtraction

* multiplication

/ division

^ exponent

Homework Due October 12th 2011

Homework

Dream Room Project

Using Excel track spending on creating a dream room

Budget- $2,500 keep track of spending on a spreadsheet.

Start by making your spreadsheet and saving it as "Dream Room". You will need to have columns that include the name of the thing you are purchasing, the catalogue or website information, the color or size of your choice, as well as the cost of the object. The list of prices should be totaled at the bottom of your spreadsheet. Make sure you have a title at the top, as well as your name.
As you "buy" things from the catalogue, you'll enter them into your spreadsheet. (Don't go over your budget!)
Don't forget to save these spreadsheets as you go along!

Extra Credit-

1. Use Excel to check your math homework- On a workbook check at least 25 math problems from your homework. Send me the Excel workbook.

2. Using Excel track personal finances. - Using Excel track personal expenses including debits and credits for the month of October.

Homework Due October 12th 2011

Homework

Dream Room Project

Using Excel track spending on creating a dream room

Budget- $2,500 keep track of spending on a spreadsheet.

Start by making your spreadsheet and saving it as "Dream Room". You will need to have columns that include the name of the thing you are purchasing, the catalogue or website information, the color or size of your choice, as well as the cost of the object. The list of prices should be totaled at the bottom of your spreadsheet. Make sure you have a title at the top, as well as your name.
As you "buy" things from the catalogue, you'll enter them into your spreadsheet. (Don't go over your budget!)
Don't forget to save these spreadsheets as you go along!

You have two weeks to complete this assignment.

Homework Due September 28th 2011

Homework for the week

1. Excel Timeline

• Create a Excel document titled "Advanced Timeline" save in Computer folder
• Follow the directions found here to make a timeline
• Using between 8-10 dates

2. Finish Reading Log

Email both documents to me.

Extra Credit- Create a Smart Art

Have a great week!!!

Homework due September 21th 2011

Complete a Survey and compile the information on an excel document.

Note: There will be an excel quizlet coming soon.

Homework Due September 14th 2011

Homework for the week

1. Clipart Collage

• Create a Microsoft Word document titled "Clipart Collage"
• Using Word Art make your name on the page
• Using Clip Art, graphics and photos find at least 15 objects that define various things about you. i.e. animals, favorite foods, readings, sports, hobbies etc.

2. Create Either an additional Logo or Form

Use the same methods we used in class and create either a logo or form.

Email both documents to me.

Have a great week!!!

Personal Reading Improvement

PERSONAL READING IMPROVEMENT

1. The Basic Program 1. Two or three times a day, read something you enjoy for 15 to 20 minutes without stopping. See how much you can read within 30 seconds. 2. Record your reading rate and chart your progress. Recording and charting are essential if you wish to make real progress.

2. Speed – Push yourself gently as you read. If your mind wanders, get it back on track.

3. Vocabulary – Wait until you’ve finished reading to look up unfamiliar words. (If you

stop, you’ll reduce your level of comprehension.)

4. Comprehension – To improve comprehension, recite the chapter after closing the book. See how many specific details you can recall. The more you interact with your text, the more you’ll recall. Recollection and comprehension require a vigorous approach.

5. Practice – Twice a week for an hour, use speed Reader II at the Academic Skills Center. This excellent computer reading program will boost your rate, eventually resulting in skill transfer. Phone us to reserve a time slot.

6. Rate Goals – Set reading rate goals for yourself. A 10% increase in your reading rate over the previous record in a good rule of thumb.

7. Skimming & Scanning – Find an interesting newspaper column or magazine article. Rapidly read the article, sampling just the first sentence or two of each paragraph and a few key words. Jot down all the facts you can remember. Then reread the article slowly, giving yourself a point for every item you can recall.

Calculating Words Per Minute (WPM)

Example Problem

Using the information below, determine your reading speed (WPM) if you read 14 pages and 15 lines in 10 minutes from Sample Book.

Sample Book’s Characteristics

Average number of Words per Page: 237

Total number of Pages: 339

Average number of Lines per Page: 27

Total (approximate) number of Words: 80, 343

237 x 339 = 80, 343

Total (approximate) number of Words per Line: 8.8

Solution

1. Multiply the number of pages by the number of words per page:

14 x 237 = 3,318 words

2. Multiply the number of lines by the number of words per line:

15x8.8=132words

3. Add the products of steps 1 and 2:

3,318 = 132 = 3,450 words

4. Divide the total number of words by the reading time:

3, 450 / 10 = 345 WPM Your reading speed = 345 WPM

The overall VPM value is affected by round-off error. However, the previous method (above) provides a good approximation of one’s reading speed (Words Per Minute).

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California Polytechnic State University

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Bibliography

ASC Study Skills Library Kennedy Library 112 ~ 805-756-1256 http://sas.calpoly.edu/asc/ssl.html

Sydnor, William E. Personal Reading Improvement. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1983.

Homework Due September 7th 2011

Homework for the week

Create an Invitation

• Save in Computer folder
• Add border
• Add appropriate clip art, photo or word art
• Expand or decrease the photo size
• Choose a style of WordArt and make it say You're Invited to a Party! or You're Invited to an Event!
• Insert a text box changing the font and color
• Enter a brief description of the event
• Insert a second text box changing the font and color
• Enter location, date, time RSVP number and what to bring
• At the bottom of the page in a different font enter a re-affermation of your desire that the invitee comes to the event/party

Example

Work on Quizlets

Homework Due August 31st

Homework for this week

Create user name for Quizlet

Join Quizlet Group

You can begin working on Word: Keyboard Shortcuts

Extra Credit-

Complete this tutorial either print your finished project or email it to me.

include...

• text manipulation such as bold, underline, or italics
• a header
• adjusted margins
• any text of your choice.

Worth up to 10 extra points.

Setting Up a Study Schedule

Tips for Setting Up a Study Schedule

1. Find a good place to study and organize it.

2. Have all of the necessary study equipment (textbooks, pencils, notes, etc.)

3. Make your study periods fit the length of time you can concentrate effectively. Plan for definite periods of study, rest and relaxation. A short, active break (taking a 10-minute walk, for example) every hour or so will keep you alert and relaxed.

4. Use a schedule to achieve your goals. Revise your schedule when your goals change.

5. Eliminate dead hours - odd bits of time in which little is accomplished.

6. List academic tasks according to priorities.

7. Avoid making extremely detailed schedules. It usually just wastes more time.

8. Go to sleep each night and get up every morning about the same time. You'll be more alert.

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California Polytechnic State University

http://sas.calpoly.edu/asc/ssl.html

used by permission

Extra Credit Research Standards

Extra Credit Research Standards:

• Answer the Question
• Keep it Short
• Use your own Words
• Cite Source
• Keep direct quotes to 2 sentences
• Make it memorable
• Turn in next week unless otherwise stated

Possible Extra Credit:

Up to 4 points to your lowest score (excluding final exams) unless stated otherwise

To Do Before Class

I am looking forward to the first day of school. Completed the following things before the first day of school. These should not take more than 15-20 minutes.

1. Subscribe to class blog. Use the feature on the left called “follow by email” Submit your email address to receive an automated email when new assignments and articles are posted on the class blog. You will need to confirm your subscription to each blog. If you need help with this just let me know. You may prefer using an RSS reader to follow the blog.

2. Go to quizlet.com and create a user name and password. Go to the link at the bottom of the class blog called quizlet.com or use the link www.quizlet.com. We will be using this website for class review and the studying. This is a free and simple process.

3. Set up your student notebook. Directions are on the blog including divider sections.

Looking forward to a great year!

p.s. I’m super excited to have worked out an agreement with a California University to use and share with you their study skills program throughout the year through the blog. You won’t want to miss out on their great tips, tricks and techniques to make your study time count.

Student Notebook

The student notebooks should be divided into the following sections:

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Website Design

Photo

Fall Schedule

	Dates	Topics	Assignments
Week 1	8/22	Word: Getting Started and Document Formatting
Week 2	8/29	Word: Cut, Copy and Paste, : Multi- Page Documents and Clip Art	Create an Invitation Create a table of Contents
Week 3	9/12	Word: The drawing toolbar, Word Art, Letterheads and Design a Form in Word	Clipart Collage
Week 4	9/19	Word: Creating Tables, and Creating Macros	Create a timeline
Week 5	9/26	Excel: Getting Started, Entering Data into cells, and Extending the Spreadsheet	Design a Survey or bar graph
Week 6	10/3	Excel: Excel charts, math operators in Excel, introduction to functions	Dream Room project
Week 7	10/10	Excel: Conditional Logic, Tables, Scenarios, Goal Seek, and reference, range and pivot table
Week 8 End of Quarter	10/17	Excel: Input Forms, Data Validation, Web Integration and Extra	Create a pictograph
Week 9	10/24	PowerPoint: Presentation pt 1 Decatur/ Hometown Slideshow	Decatur/ Hometown Slideshow
Week 10	10/31	PowerPoint: Presentation pt 2	Begin College/University Research Slideshow
Week 11	11/7	Power Point- Design Templates, Action Buttons	Finish College/University Research Slideshow
Week 12	11/14	Online Safety
Week 13	11/21	Interactive Media Community Service	Interactive Media Community Service
Week 14	11/28	Interactive Media Community Service	Interactive Media Community Service
Week 15	12/5	Interactive Media Community Service	Interactive Media Community Service
Week 16 End of Quarter	12/12	Interactive Media Community Service project finish	Email and missing components over Christmas break

Student Notebook

What is the Student Notebook?

· A 3 ring binder

o With college ruled filler paper

o With dividers for each section

Sections will be listed on each class blog

o To be filled with

class notes

handouts

mind maps, quizzes and outlines

How is the Student Notebook used?

· Students

o Learn how to use the student notebook on the first day of class

o bring notebooks to class each week

o take additional notes during assigned readings

o receive periodic grades for notebook

see course outline for scheduled notebook checks

What to buy

· 1 3-ring binder (1½ or 2 inch)

· Dividers (tabs, sheet dividers or labels)

· 2 colors of pens and at least one pencil

· Package of colored pencils for mind mapping

· Zipper pouch

· Sticky notes

· Highlighter (optional)

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