ð 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 Click arrow for Welcome    Introduction2008-09: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download CONTACT FORM

Home of the Tech Falcons
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Students in Dr. Shegog’s 8th period Senior class.

Computer Software Applications 2 (CSA2) is the senior-level Career and Technical Education course in the Information Technology program cluster.   The course is offered by the Chicago Public Schools - Department of College and Career Preparation.  In this course, 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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CIT - Periods 1 & 8

Complete the Practice Test - Chapter 2, in
preparation for your 15th Week Assessment.

Visit the school’s website at: 
http://harlanfalcons.org.  Then locate Dr.
Shegog’s home page.  Check ALL HOMEWORK
listings.

“Last Chance ” Senior Capstone Project Presentations
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

The Capstone Project is a mandatory requirement for all senior enrolled in the Information Processing cluster - DCCP-CTE at Harlan.

Visit the school’s website at:  http://harlanfalcons.org.  Then locate Dr. Shegog’s home page.  Check ALL HOMEWORK listings.

Please check:  Assignments/Homework and Capstone Info

Also:  http://www.shegogtech.com/capstone.html

Presenters:  Must sign up with Dr. Shegog, prior to Tuesday, May 19, 2009.

*  Presenters must make sure to load ALL Capstone Project files on Computer 22.  NO JUMP DRIVES will be permitted during the presentations. 
(Student Folders –> Final Capstone Projects folder)

*  Presenters must retrieve their own poster board from Room 218 and set it up in the Social Room, prior to 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2009.

* Presenters must load ALL SEMESTER 2 work in their personal folder on Computer 22, by Thursday, May 21, 2009.  (Student Folders –> SEMESTER 2 folders).

* All students must make sure to make copies of all Capstone Project documentation and place the work in a manila folder. The folder must be submitted to Dr. Shegog, no later than Thursday, May 21, 2009.

Audio tracks for all Capstone Projects are due by Friday, May 22, 2009.

Please check:  Assignments/Homework and Capstone Info

Also:  http://www.shegogtech.com/capstone.html

• Assignments 28-32 were due December 19, 2008.

• Assignments 33-36 were due on Thursday, January 8, 2009 for full credit.

• Late credit - Friday, January 9, 2009.

• 1/2 credit will be given on Monday, January 12, 2008.
  

**TECH ALERT**-15th Week Assessments are December 8-9, 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.

Tuesday – Continue 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.

Wednesday – Begin 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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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.

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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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.

Wednesday – Mid-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.