Audacity
I'm talking about Audacity the sound editing program, not the audacity of a particular student who keeps wearing earphones in class.
Audacity is an example of open source software. Open Source software are programs that the authors allow users to use and adapt for free. The source code is available unlike traditional software. The website Sourceforge, is a great place to look for this kind of software.
Audacity is an audio editor. It allows you to take digital audio information and process it in a variety of ways. It is the program that we will be using to create our podcasts.
Audacity can be downloaded for free from http://www.sourceforge.org
Friday, December 01, 2006
Monday, November 27, 2006
Microsoft Word
Today we start our work on Microsoft Word. The first thing that you will notice is the similarity between Word and preventing. All of the products in Microsoft Office share many features and getting familiar with these similarities will help you with all of the programs.
Word Processors revolutionized the use of personal computers. They remain one of the most popular programs. A short history of word processing can be found at the following sites: http://www.gooddocuments.com/philosophy/wphistory_m.htm and http://inventors.about.com/od/wstartinventions/a/WordStar.htm
In class I showed a couple of features of Word that you did not know before. Your task is to explore MS Word and find ten other features that you did not know. Post the items and a short description in your blogs.
Today we start our work on Microsoft Word. The first thing that you will notice is the similarity between Word and preventing. All of the products in Microsoft Office share many features and getting familiar with these similarities will help you with all of the programs.
Word Processors revolutionized the use of personal computers. They remain one of the most popular programs. A short history of word processing can be found at the following sites: http://www.gooddocuments.com/philosophy/wphistory_m.htm and http://inventors.about.com/od/wstartinventions/a/WordStar.htm
In class I showed a couple of features of Word that you did not know before. Your task is to explore MS Word and find ten other features that you did not know. Post the items and a short description in your blogs.
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Another Day Away.
I sure hope everyone misses me.
The good news is that your test is postponed because I am at a meeting all day. Given the choice, I would rather be there giving you the test. The bad news is, I have some extra stuff for you to learn. All of the material included may be on the test.
You have two tasks today. The first is to make sure your previous work is complete. The interactive story marking and the podcast blogs need to be complete today.
The second is to visit the following sites and explore the tips and tricks for Powerpoint. You need to be familiar with them as some WILL be on the test.
Check out the tips at http://www.pcmag.com/category2/0,1874,2146,00.asp Try out each of the tips under PPT 2000.
Also look at the top ten tips at http://www.123ppt.com/powerpoint-tutorials/index.asp Try each.
Have a great day!
I sure hope everyone misses me.
The good news is that your test is postponed because I am at a meeting all day. Given the choice, I would rather be there giving you the test. The bad news is, I have some extra stuff for you to learn. All of the material included may be on the test.
You have two tasks today. The first is to make sure your previous work is complete. The interactive story marking and the podcast blogs need to be complete today.
The second is to visit the following sites and explore the tips and tricks for Powerpoint. You need to be familiar with them as some WILL be on the test.
Check out the tips at http://www.pcmag.com/category2/0,1874,2146,00.asp Try out each of the tips under PPT 2000.
Also look at the top ten tips at http://www.123ppt.com/powerpoint-tutorials/index.asp Try each.
Have a great day!
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Thursday Work
As you might have noticed, I am not here today. The teacher covering the class will let me know how well everyone worked today. As I am creating the test for Monday tonight, I really want to be thinking about how well behaved everyone was while I was away. (Put the earphones away Mohamed).
During class, you will use the marking sheets handed out yesterday to assess each other's interactive presentations. Remember that you are being marked on your ability to assess other presentations. The presentations are stored in the student share/Case BTT/Story folder.
If anyone's presentation is not there, give them a zero.
Take your time and make sure that you mark the work carefully and fairly. If you do finish, you have probably not spent as much time looking at them as you should. However, you may spend the remainder of the class looking up "podcast" on the Internet. Post your findings in your blogs.
I will be marking blogs tonight. Luthfi, you need to send me an email NOW.
As you might have noticed, I am not here today. The teacher covering the class will let me know how well everyone worked today. As I am creating the test for Monday tonight, I really want to be thinking about how well behaved everyone was while I was away. (Put the earphones away Mohamed).
During class, you will use the marking sheets handed out yesterday to assess each other's interactive presentations. Remember that you are being marked on your ability to assess other presentations. The presentations are stored in the student share/Case BTT/Story folder.
If anyone's presentation is not there, give them a zero.
Take your time and make sure that you mark the work carefully and fairly. If you do finish, you have probably not spent as much time looking at them as you should. However, you may spend the remainder of the class looking up "podcast" on the Internet. Post your findings in your blogs.
I will be marking blogs tonight. Luthfi, you need to send me an email NOW.
Monday, November 06, 2006
BLOG Homework
As discussed, your blogs are your learning logs and you should be posting to them regularly. By reflecting on what you have done after class is over, you will commit the material to memory and you will also begin to blend in your own ideas which will lead to real learning.
For November, your homework is to post to your BLOGs every day one and day three. You may post more often if you like, but you must make the posts on required days.
As discussed, your blogs are your learning logs and you should be posting to them regularly. By reflecting on what you have done after class is over, you will commit the material to memory and you will also begin to blend in your own ideas which will lead to real learning.
For November, your homework is to post to your BLOGs every day one and day three. You may post more often if you like, but you must make the posts on required days.
Powerpoint Assignments
You have two assignments with powerpoint.
First: Use hyperlinking and action buttons to create an interactive presentation on a topic of your choice. We will take turns using each others presentations later in the week.
Second: Use powerpoint to create a hotlist of websites you regularly visit. Save the file as a webpage. Make sure you save your work in a specifically created directory.
You have two assignments with powerpoint.
First: Use hyperlinking and action buttons to create an interactive presentation on a topic of your choice. We will take turns using each others presentations later in the week.
Second: Use powerpoint to create a hotlist of websites you regularly visit. Save the file as a webpage. Make sure you save your work in a specifically created directory.
Friday, October 20, 2006
Computer Test Answers (binary place value 32 16 8 4 2 1)
1. What are the following numbers in Binary?
45 10 30
101101 1010 11110
2. What are the following numbers in decimal?
101101 111101 100101
45 61 37
3. What is the term used to describe one piece of information (a zero or a one)?
Bit
4. 8 zeros and ones are called a
Byte
5. What is the difference between a hard drive and memory?
Memory contains information that the computer is using. It is erased when the computer is turned off. The hard drive stores information for later use. The info stays on the HD when the computer is turned off.
6. What does a video card do and how does it help the computer.
A video card processes information for display on the monitor. The video card processes graphics information taking some of the load off the CPU
7. Name three Input devices.
Keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone, tablet, touch screen
8. Name three Output Devices.
Monitor, speakers, printer, projector,
9. Current video cards use two different kinds of expansion slots. What are they?
PCI express (PCI E), AGP
1. What are the following numbers in Binary?
45 10 30
101101 1010 11110
2. What are the following numbers in decimal?
101101 111101 100101
45 61 37
3. What is the term used to describe one piece of information (a zero or a one)?
Bit
4. 8 zeros and ones are called a
Byte
5. What is the difference between a hard drive and memory?
Memory contains information that the computer is using. It is erased when the computer is turned off. The hard drive stores information for later use. The info stays on the HD when the computer is turned off.
6. What does a video card do and how does it help the computer.
A video card processes information for display on the monitor. The video card processes graphics information taking some of the load off the CPU
7. Name three Input devices.
Keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone, tablet, touch screen
8. Name three Output Devices.
Monitor, speakers, printer, projector,
9. Current video cards use two different kinds of expansion slots. What are they?
PCI express (PCI E), AGP
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Powerpoint Presentation
Brand - Definition "A brand is a collection of images and ideas representing an economic producer; more specifically, it refers to the concrete symbols such as a name, logo, slogan, and design scheme. Brand recognition and other reactions are created by the accumulation of experiences with the specific product or service, both directly relating to its use, and through the influence of advertising, design, and media commentary. A brand is a symbolic embodiment of all the information connected to a company, product or service. A brand serves to create associations and expectations among products made by a producer. A brand often includes an explicit logo, fonts, color schemes, symbols, which may be developed to represent implicit values, ideas, and even personality."
Brand - Definition "A brand is a collection of images and ideas representing an economic producer; more specifically, it refers to the concrete symbols such as a name, logo, slogan, and design scheme. Brand recognition and other reactions are created by the accumulation of experiences with the specific product or service, both directly relating to its use, and through the influence of advertising, design, and media commentary. A brand is a symbolic embodiment of all the information connected to a company, product or service. A brand serves to create associations and expectations among products made by a producer. A brand often includes an explicit logo, fonts, color schemes, symbols, which may be developed to represent implicit values, ideas, and even personality."
from wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brand
Your task is to create a powerpoint presentation on a brand of your choice. The presentation will have three slides and last three minutes.
At all times, you must be the focus of your presentation. The slides should should be there to assist with your presentation, you are not there to present the slides.
Use the skills discussed in class and avoid the pitfalls that have been raised in class and in the readings.
You will have time during one class to work on this. PPTs must be submitted on Friday. Presentations will begin on Monday.
Death by Powerpoint
Using Ebsco Periodical Database, find the article by Buss titled "Stop Death by Powerpoint." Write a brief summary in your blog on the main topics raised in the article. Find a second article on a topic of your choice and write a summary of it.
EBSCO is located on the library webpage at http://www.tdsb.on.ca/libraries/links.asp?schoolNo=3345
To access EBSCO from home, use the username "tdsb" and the password "middle."
Using Ebsco Periodical Database, find the article by Buss titled "Stop Death by Powerpoint." Write a brief summary in your blog on the main topics raised in the article. Find a second article on a topic of your choice and write a summary of it.
EBSCO is located on the library webpage at http://www.tdsb.on.ca/libraries/links.asp?schoolNo=3345
To access EBSCO from home, use the username "tdsb" and the password "middle."
Monday, October 02, 2006
Computer Component Project
For this project you will assume the role of a computer consultant who is paid to recommend computers for people to purchase.
You will have three customers. Each customer will have certain requirements. You need to choose computers based on the requirements that each customer gives you.
You will select three systems (low medium and high end) for each person. You will need to explain why you chose each system and why they are good for the customer. YOU WILL BE MARKED ON HOW WELL YOU EXPLAIN THE BENEFITS OF EACH COMPONENT!
Your final project will be in the form of a printed package. Presentation will weigh hevily on your mark. Plagiarism will result in a zero with no chance of rewrite. Make sure you list the webpage for each system you chose.
The clients:
Client One: A Student entering high school wants a computer for playing games and doing homework. They are interested in music. They don't have a lot of money.
Client Two: A Teacher who wants a computer for email and marking student work. They don't want to spend any more than they have to.
Client Three: An artist wants a computer for creating video and photographs. they also want to be able to play the latest games and use the internet for VOIP.
Due 13 October.
For this project you will assume the role of a computer consultant who is paid to recommend computers for people to purchase.
You will have three customers. Each customer will have certain requirements. You need to choose computers based on the requirements that each customer gives you.
You will select three systems (low medium and high end) for each person. You will need to explain why you chose each system and why they are good for the customer. YOU WILL BE MARKED ON HOW WELL YOU EXPLAIN THE BENEFITS OF EACH COMPONENT!
Your final project will be in the form of a printed package. Presentation will weigh hevily on your mark. Plagiarism will result in a zero with no chance of rewrite. Make sure you list the webpage for each system you chose.
The clients:
Client One: A Student entering high school wants a computer for playing games and doing homework. They are interested in music. They don't have a lot of money.
Client Two: A Teacher who wants a computer for email and marking student work. They don't want to spend any more than they have to.
Client Three: An artist wants a computer for creating video and photographs. they also want to be able to play the latest games and use the internet for VOIP.
Due 13 October.
Friday, September 29, 2006
Computer Components
We have looked at all of the major computer components in class. Take some time to review the parts in the library, or online at http://www.kids-online.net/learn/c_n_l.html
You will be getting an assignment next week where you will be expected to explain each component.
We have looked at all of the major computer components in class. Take some time to review the parts in the library, or online at http://www.kids-online.net/learn/c_n_l.html
You will be getting an assignment next week where you will be expected to explain each component.
Monday, September 11, 2006
Your First Assignment!
You have chosen groups for your first assignment. In your groups, you will use How Stuff Works (link on sidebar) to research a particular computer component.
Your first step will be to make sure you understand how the item work. Read the article a couple of times with your group. Do some extra research if you are still unsure.
Next, take notes from how stuff works. Prepare a bibliography of all sources.
Finally, you will prepare a presentation of your findings. We will spend some time next week learning about the presentation.
You have chosen groups for your first assignment. In your groups, you will use How Stuff Works (link on sidebar) to research a particular computer component.
Your first step will be to make sure you understand how the item work. Read the article a couple of times with your group. Do some extra research if you are still unsure.
Next, take notes from how stuff works. Prepare a bibliography of all sources.
Finally, you will prepare a presentation of your findings. We will spend some time next week learning about the presentation.
Friday, September 08, 2006
Welcome to Grade Nine Business Computers!
To start, everyone needs to have an email address and a blog that can be used for this course. Your email should be one that I can use to communicate with you throughout the course.
A Blog is a webpage that is like an online journal. You can post to it just like you would send an email. For this course, your blog will be your workbook and your learning log. You should post to it at least every two classes to summarize what you have learned.
You can start your own blog by going to http://www.blogger.com
Create your blog and in your first post, tell me about yourself. remember that your blog is available online, so you do not want to post personal information about yourself like phone numbers or addresses.
When your first post in complete, email the URL for you blog to me at mrcase.wjh@gmail.com
To start, everyone needs to have an email address and a blog that can be used for this course. Your email should be one that I can use to communicate with you throughout the course.
A Blog is a webpage that is like an online journal. You can post to it just like you would send an email. For this course, your blog will be your workbook and your learning log. You should post to it at least every two classes to summarize what you have learned.
You can start your own blog by going to http://www.blogger.com
Create your blog and in your first post, tell me about yourself. remember that your blog is available online, so you do not want to post personal information about yourself like phone numbers or addresses.
When your first post in complete, email the URL for you blog to me at mrcase.wjh@gmail.com
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