Seniors 2008-09: Welcome to Computer Software Applications II!

Dr. Barbara Shegog

Technology Instructor

Harlan Community Academy H. S.

9652 S. Michigan Avenue

Chicago, IL 60628

(773) 535-5400 x29294 (phone)

(773) 535-5061 (fax)

Email: bfshegog@cps.edu

Class Website: http://www.shegogtech.com

 
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Students in Dr. Shegog’s 8th period Senior class.

Computer Software Applications 2 (CSA2) is the senior-level Education-to-Careers course in the Information Technology program cluster. Students learn basic web design concepts and create simple web pages using HTML and web editors. Students complete individual and group projects to demonstrate their knowledge of the basic web design concepts. Students also learn career development skills, and they are given opportunities to participate in job-shadowing and internship experiences.

All CSA2 students are required to check this site each day and read the Students page for important links, Hot News section for class news, and all Recent Posts for the latest information and updates about assignments.

Students must read the Assignments posts and Bellringer page to retrieve their daily work.

TechNotes posts can help clarify the notes that students record in class…not substitute for them.

Please note: All assignments must be saved in the appropriate electronic folder in FirstClass each day. Students must adhere to all due dates. Extra time will be given for projects and special assignments. You will receive reduced points for late work!

You may contact me at anytime by email at: bfshegog@cps.edu.

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Posted on 4th September 2008
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Week 12: November 17 - November 21, 2008

TECH ALERT:

*Please Note**

TERMS:

Quarter 2 - 4: Terms must be written in your spiral notebook. Terms recorded on notebook paper must be transferred to your spiral notebook.

Terms must be written in the Vocabulary Section of the spiral notebook.

You will be able to use your spiral notebook/Cornell Notes for the Bonus Question on the 15rh Week Assessment, so take great notes!

NOTES:
You must have at least one page of notes for each day. Notes must be written in your spiral notebook in the Notes Section.

ASSIGNMENTS:

Assignment numbers for new work will be given this week.

Assignments 20 – 24 must be turned in by Friday, November 21, 2008.

Assignments 20 - 22 (previously assigned before 10th Week Assessments):

See What’s Due - CSA2

Assignment 26 -30 and Group Project Q2-1 will be due next week.

Poster II will be due on Wednesday, November 26, 2008

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BELL RINGERS

Monday - Go directly to your computer and define the following terms:. Terms: Lesson 1 - Exercise 2, pg. 597, 1-5 (table, datasheet, form, dialog box launcher, and preview) and Exercise 3, pg. 604, 1-3 (primary key, blank database, and template).

Tuesday -Go directly to your computer and continue working on the Cornell Notes – Exercise 2, pgs. 597-600 and Exercises 3 – pgs. 604-607. Use the Cornell Notes form.

BR QUIZ- 5 min. - TECH TERMS Without talking, go to your class Period folder and open the TECH TERM QUIZ #1. Complete the Quiz and save it in the Period Folder in FirstClass. Don’t forget to put your heading on it and save it in the Period folder. Save the Quiz in your Tests/Quizzes folder in FirstClass also.


Wednesday - Go directly to your computer and define the terms
Terms: Exercise 3, pg. 604 (1-3) – (primary key, blank database, and template) and Exercise 4, pg. 610 (1-6) – (table design view, data type, field description, field properties, primary key, and composite key). Use the Cornell Notes form.

Thursday - Go directly to your computer and define the terms, using the Cornell Notes form.

Terms: Exercise 4, pg. 610 (1-6) – (table design view, data type, field description, field properties, primary key, and composite key). Lesson 2 - Exercise 7, pg. 620 - 1-4 (caption, input mask, validation rule, and index) and Exercise 8, pg. 626 – 1-2 (plain text and delimiter).

Friday - Go directly to your computer and log in to the Choices Planner website.

Lessons/Activities

Monday

Students - Explain the concepts in Exercise 2, pgs. 597-600 and Exercises 2 – pgs. 604-607 using the Cornell Notes form. Summarize the concepts at the bottom of the Cornell Notes form.

Perform the Computer Procedures pgs. 600-601, 607 and Computer Exercises, pgs. 602 and 608.

TuesdayContinue with Cornell Notes – Lesson 2 - Exercise 2 and 3, pgs. 597-600 and 604-607. Perform the Procedures – pgs. 600– 601 and Computer Exercises - pg. 602 and 608.

Quiz –Terms – Exercise 1-2 (10 mins.). If time permits, complete the On Your Own Exercise – pg. 603.

WednesdayBegin working on the Cornell Notes – Exercise 3-4, pg. 604-607 and 610-613. Summarize your notes at the bottom of the Cornell Notes page. Perform Procedures Exercise 3, pg, 607 and Computer Exercise, pg. 608.

Thursday - Group project- Group Database #1- See handout for instructions. (20 mins)

Organize in groups, at designated computers, and complete group project – Creating a Customer Database.

Do Exercise, pg. 614 as a group project. If time permits, do the On Your Own Exercise, pg. 615.

Students complete Procedures – pg 630-632.

Friday - Students - Explain the concepts in Lesson 2 - Exercise 7, pgs. 620-623 and Exercise 8, pgs. 626 - 629, using the Cornell Notes form. Summarize the concepts at the bottom of the Cornell Notes form.

Do Choices Planner Activity #1

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Posted on 17th November 2008
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Week 11: November 10 - November 14, 2008

TECH NOTES:

*Please Note**

Beginning Week 12 - Week 39: Terms must be written in your spiral notebook. Terms recorded on notebook paper must be written in the spiral notebook. Use Word 2007 for Lesson 1 terms only or record the terms on a sheet of paper.

Assignments 20 – 25 must be turned in for by Friday, November 21, 2008

Poster II will be due on Wednesday, November 26, 2008

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BELL RINGERS

MondayStaff Development (no school for students)

TuesdayVeterans Day (no school)

Wednesday - Go directly to your computer and define the terms in Lesson 1 – Exercise 1 (1-4) on pg. 589. Beginning with Exercise 2, terms must be recorded in the spiral notebooks. Use Word 2007 for Lesson 1 terms or record on a sheet of paper.

Thursday - Report Card Pick-up (no school for students)

Friday - Go directly to your computer and define the terms in Lesson 1 – Exercise 1 (5-9) on pg. 589.

Lessons/Activities

MondayStaff Development (no school for students)

TuesdayVeterans Day (no school)

Wednesday – Cornell Notes – (Use Cornell Notes form from class website). Explain Lesson 1 – Exercise 1 (pgs. 586-588, 590-593)

Thursday - Report Card Pick-up (no school for students)

Friday - Perform Procedures, Lesson 1 – Exercise 1, pgs. 593-594.

Do Computer Exercise, pg. 595

Bonus Exercise: If time permits, do On Your Own Exercise, p. 596.

Be G.O.A.L.S.-Oriented

G eneration

O bama’s

A wesome

L eading

S tudents

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WEEK 10: November 3 - November 7, 2008

Monday, November 3 and Tuesday, November 4, 2008

10th Week Assessments

Practical Exam

Online Exam

(See posted schedules)

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Make-up Assessments

Due by Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Updated Evaluation Sheet: (Assignments 8-19) with your actual points recorded. calculate your own assignments grade. Check with instructor for a confirmation of your grade.

Poster Project #1 - Last Chance for a Grade - For late credit, submit your poster board project by 11/5/08. Maximum points = 60 points.

Spiral Notebook - turn in your spiral notebooks that contain your Terms/Vocabulary for Weeks 1-8 and your daily notes (Minimum - 1 page per week).

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Open Lab - Complete unfinished assignments (20-24).

Friday, November 7, 2008

Professional Development Day for teachers - No school for students.

Posted on 3rd November 2008
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WEEK 9: October 27 - October 31, 2008

I. Weekly Objectives:

  • To review for 10th Week Assessments
  • To calculate students’ assignments grade to date.
  • To complete a major project about students’ future goals.

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EXTENDED TIME FOR POSTER PROJECTS

ALL ABOUT ME POSTER PROJECTS ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2008 (NO EXCUSES) !!!

____ ”ALL ABOUT ME” MAJOR PROJECT – (tri-fold poster) (value = 100 points)
Due date: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - NO EXCEPTIONS!!

The poster board should contain the following items:

  • Title on the poster board. Your heading information on an index card in top right-hand corner.
  • Resume
  • Short Paper about yourself (who/what influences you, what are your favorites (foods, sport, etc.), what is important to you)
    Paper should be double-spaced with all 1″ margins and use 12pt. Times New Roman
    black font.
    Include an introduction, body, and conclusion.

    PICTURES AND TERMS DEPICTING THE THREE PHASES OF YOUR LIFE DESCRIBED BELOW:
  1. Phase 1 - My life during the first five years after I leave Harlan
  2. Phase 2 - My life in 10 years
  3. Phase 3 - My life in 40 years
  • Pictures/photos collage (in center of poster - minimum number = 20 pictures). Pictures can be from magazines, newspapers, flyers, Internet, or hand-drawn. DO NOT CUT PICTURES FROM TEXTBOOKS. This will result in an automatic grade of “F.”
  • 10 words (minimum) cut from magazines and placed in center section of poster depicting your life over the next forty years.
  • My Life - write a summary of what you expect your life to be like during each time period below. You may use index cards or other paper:
  • College Report (see handout)and college information (information sheets, pamphlets, etc.) NOTE:

(SAMPLE layout for the project is posted on the board).

Bell Ringers:

Go directly to your computer and review for 5th week assessments with your tech buddy or group members.


Lessons/Activities:

M - W - Look up the answers for the study guides that are posted in your Class Period folder in FirstClass.

Study guide assignments for Lesson 1, Lesson 2, and Lesson 3 are due on Friday, October 31, 2008.  Print the study guides (at another location) and fill in the answers -OR- write the questions and answers.


PLEASE NOTE: ALL other assignments must be typed.  The only work that should be written are your notes in the spiral notebook and some bell ringers.


Posted on 27th October 2008
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WEEK 8: October 20 - October 24, 2008

Classwork and Homework Assignments due by Thursday, 10/23/08. Get tyour assignments out of your folder and submit them to Dr. Shegog.

I. Weekly Objectives:

  • To complete Lesson 2 and begin Lesson 3 - Access Basics (Manipulating Data/Forms)
  • To assess students’ grade to date for Assignments 8-12.
  • To complete a major project about students’ future goals.
  • To prepare for Quarter 1 assessments

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II. LATEST ASSIGNMENTS“Are you up-to-date?”

____#20 Lesson 2 - Review Questions (T-F 1-5 and Written Questions 1-5 (pp. IA36-37). –
( previously assigned)

____#21 What Makes Me a FirstClass Student?

____#22 – Lesson 3 – Review Questions (pp. IA57)

____#23 - Poster Board (blank tr-fold poster) - (previously due)

COMPUTER PROJECTS:

Lesson 2 – Projects (DO NOT PRINT THE PROJECTS - Upload them to FirstClass from your jump drive. Save all projects in your Projects folder in FirstClass.

Project #5 - 2-1
Project #6 - 2-2
Project #7 - 2-3
Project #8 - Activity 2-1

____ ”ALL ABOUT ME” MAJOR PROJECT – (tri-fold poster) (value = 100 points)
Due date: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - NO EXCEPTIONS!!

The poster board should contain the following items:

  • Title on the poster board. Your heading information on an index card in top right-hand corner.
  • Resume
  • Short Paper about yourself (who/what influences you, what are your favorites (foods, sport, etc.), what is important to you)
    Paper should be double-spaced with all 1″ margins and use 12pt. Times New Roman
    black font.
    Include an introduction, body, and conclusion.

    PICTURES AND TERMS DEPICTING THE THREE PHASES OF YOUR LIFE DESCRIBED BELOW:
  1. Phase 1 - My life during the first five years after I leave Harlan
  2. Phase 2 - My life in 10 years
  3. Phase 3 - My life in 40 years
  • Pictures/photos collage (in center of poster - minimum number = 20 pictures). Pictures can be from magazines, newspapers, flyers, Internet, or hand-drawn. DO NOT CUT PICTURES FROM TEXTBOOKS. This will result in an automatic grade of “F.”
  • 10 words (minimum) cut from magazines and placed in center section of poster depicting your life over the next forty years.
  • My Life - write a summary of what you expect your life to be like during each time period below. You may use index cards or other paper:
  • College Report (see handout)and college information (information sheets, pamphlets, etc.)NOTE:

(SAMPLE layout for the project is posted on the board).

QUARTER 1 ASSESSMENTS will be given on November 4 and 5.  Study your vocabulary and review Lessons 1-3, after you complete your projects.  Study guides for Lesson 2 and 3 will be posted by Monday, October 27, 2008.

Click here for LESSON 1 - STUDY GUIDE

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Bell Ringers

Monday Create six flash cards, using the vocabulary in Lesson 2 and 3. Choose six out of the total words in Lesson 2 and 3.

Tuesday – Lesson 2 - Vocabulary (1-4) . Write in Spiral Notebook in Vocabulary Section.

WednesdayMid-Week Reflection. What have you done to ensure that you will receive a passing grade in this class? Reflect on your attendance (absences/tardies), time-on-task, attitude, note-taking, submission of work in a timely manner (including poster board project), lab procedures, etc.

Thursday - Draw a VENN diagram illustrating the relationship between a file cabinet as a database and an electronic database. Identify the similarities and differences. See posted sample.

Friday – No school for students

Evaluation Sheet Verification. Check with teacher to confirm your points/grades to date, no later than Wednesday, October 29, 2008.

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Week 7: 10/13-10/17 - Weekly Checkpoint

Monday - Columbus Day - (no school)

Tuesday - Thursday - “CATCH-UP” Time

Students will complete unfinished work (Assignments 8 - 19).
Please Note: : The original due date for these assignments was Friday, October 10, 2008.

Friday - QUIZ (covering Lesson 1-2 Access Basics)

Students will take a 15 min. practical exam to assess their knowledge of Lesson 1 and 2 in Access.
CHECK THE ETC TUTORING SCHEDULE, IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL HELP WITH YOUR ASSIGNMENTS. Dr. Shegog is available after school on Thursday, October 16, 2008 to provide tutoring for students.

Posted on 13th October 2008
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Bellringer for Thursday, 10-9-08

Mid-Week Reflection - Write a one-paragraph reflecting on your past performance in this class.  Name three ways that you plan to improve (or maintain) your current academic standing.

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Week 6: 10/6-10/10 - Weekly Checkpoint

** First Week of New Marking Period **

Bell Ringers:

ONGOING: Retrieve graded work from Return folder. Organize the assignments in your 2-pocket folder. Update your Assignments Checklist with the actual points received. Store the folder in the storage container for your class.

Monday - 10/6/08

Log in to your FirstClass email account. Check your email from Dr. Shegog. If you did not receive an email, let Dr. Shegog know it today. You are responsible for all emails sent, so make sure you can receive emails from the teacher. Upload your DLC and Bell Ringer forms to your storage area.


Classwork/Homework

Monday - Lesson: Creating folders in FirstClass. Class demo by teacher.

Type your Writing Assignment and save it in your FirstClass Assignments folder.

Upload Bell Ringers to your class period folder in FirstClass.

Assignments to get checked by Dr. Shegog by Friday, 10/10/08.

___ #8 - Group Selection (name of group, members, roles, emails)
___ #9 - Four Features of FirstClass
___#10 – Step-by-Step Exercises – Lesson 1 (printout in landscape)
___#11 – Lesson 1 – Review Questions (T-F 1-5 and Written Questions - 1-5 pg. IA19-20)
___#12 – Lesson 1 – Cornell Notes
___#13 – Supplies Checked
___#14 – Assignment Points Verified/Evaluation Sheet Updated
___#15 – ETC Career Development Facilitator – Cornell Notes OR
Five Questions/Answers about Purdue University – Cornell Notes

___#16 – List 20 “I Cans” for CSA2
___#17 – Online Student Information Sheet
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=uvIO0lhwiKKAfBU0iDWPqA_3d_3d
___#18 – Lesson 2 – Step-by-Step Exercises
___#19 - Writing Assignment - Sports Teams

PROJECTS:

____ NOTES PROJECT (Daily Notes in Spiral Notebook - Weeks 1-4)

____ ABOUT ME PROJECT – (tri-fold poster) - Teacher will discuss in class. Have your tri-fold poster (science posterboard) by Friday, October 10, 2008.


Computer Projects:

Lesson 2 - Projects (TBA)

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Week 5: 9/29-10/3 - Weekly Checkpoint

**HOMECOMING WEEK**

Bell Ringers:

Monday - 9/29/08

Retrieve graded work from Return folder. Organize the assignments in your 2-pocket folder. Update your Assignments Checklist with the actual points received. Store the folder in the storage container for your class.


Tuesday - 9/30/08

(Periods 2 and 8): Go directly to your computer and access the class website: www.shegogtech.com. Wait for further instructions about the 5th Week Assessment. You will be assigned an exam to take. If you are unable to get a computer, go to the table and open your textbook to Lesson 2.

Periods 1, 3, and 7): In groups, organize around one computer for your Group Project #1. If the recorder is absent, designate a recorder for the practical exercise.

Wednesday -10/01/08

(Periods 1, 3, and 7): Go directly to your computer and access the class website: www.shegogtech.com. Wait for further instructions about the 5th Week Assessment. You will be assigned an exam to take.

If you are unable to get a computer, go to the table and open your textbook to Lesson 2.

Periods 2 and 8): In groups, organize around one computer for your Group Project #1. If the recorder is absent, designate a recorder for the practical exercise.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Go directly to your computer and access the class website. Open Word to prepare for a Writing Assignment. Get your folder from the storage bin and give it to Dr. Shegog.

Friday, October 3, 2008

Get your supplies checked by Dr. Shegog.

Classwork/Homework

Monday - Review for 5th Week Assessments

Tuesday/Wednesday - 5th Week Assessments

Assessments are scheduled for Tuesday, September 30 and Wednesday, October 1, 2008:

Tuesday

Periods 2 and 8 - Online Assessment/Supplies Checked
Periods 1, 3, and 7 - Practical Exam

Wednesday

Periods 2 and 8 - Practical Exam
Periods 1, 3, and 7 - Online Assessment/Supplies Checked

Thursday - Make-up Assessments

Turn in Assignments 8-15 to Dr. Shegog. Retrieve the assignments from your folder and give them to Dr. Shegog.


Email Bell Ringers to your class period
folder in FirstClass.

Assignments to turn in to Dr. Shegog.

___ #8 - Group Selection (name of group, members, roles, emails)
___ #9 - Four Features of FirstClass
___#10 – Step-by-Step Exercises – Lesson 1 (printout in landscape)
___#11 – Lesson 1 – Review Questions (T-F 1-5 and Written Questions - 1-5 pg. IA19-20)
___#12 – Lesson 1 – Cornell Notes
___#13 – Supplies Checked
___#14 – Assignment Points Verified/Evaluation Sheet Updated
___#15 – ETC Career Development Facilitator – Cornell Notes (per 1-3 only)
Five Questions/Answers about Purdue University – Cornell Notes (7th -8th)

Friday - CATCH-UP DAY FOR STUDENTS

Students should use CATCH-UP Day Friday as extra time to complete any unfinished work. Students who have completed the assignments listed will be given a Special Creativity Assignment.
CLASSWORK/HOMEWORK (previously assigned)

___#16 – List 20 “I Cans” for CSA2
___#17 – Online Student Information Sheet
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=uvIO0lhwiKKAfBU0iDWPqA_3d_3d

___#18 – Lesson 2 – Step-by-Step Exercises
___#19 - Writing Assignment - Recording Artists

PROJECTS:

____ NOTES PROJECT (Daily Notes in Spiral Notebook)

____ ABOUT ME PROJECT – (tri-fold poster)


Computer Projects:

Lesson 2 - Projects

Posted on 29th September 2008
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