Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Monday, May 14, 2007
Your Business Logo
Read the wikipedia article on Logos (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logo) Keep in mind that there will be a test on the business concepts covered in this project.
Read about the logo types and design tips at http://www.grantasticdesigns.com/logos1.html
Familiarize yourself with the tips at http://www.soslogodesign.com/TenTips.html
You will use photoshop elements to create your own logo for your summer business. along with your logo, you will provide an explanation of why you chose the design and how it used the tips suggested.
Read the wikipedia article on Logos (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logo) Keep in mind that there will be a test on the business concepts covered in this project.
Read about the logo types and design tips at http://www.grantasticdesigns.com/logos1.html
Familiarize yourself with the tips at http://www.soslogodesign.com/TenTips.html
You will use photoshop elements to create your own logo for your summer business. along with your logo, you will provide an explanation of why you chose the design and how it used the tips suggested.
Monday, May 07, 2007
the Following Should be Handed in as Soon as Possible:
Stage One:
-Business Idea
-Rough Budget
-Business Name
-Domain Search
-Bus Registration and Vendor Permit http://www.cbs.gov.on.ca/obc/english/4TJTBS.htm
Friday, May 04, 2007
Choosing a Business Name:
http://bsa.cbsc.org/gol/bsa/site.nsf/en/su06937.html
More on business names
http://www.cbs.gov.on.ca/MCBS/english/273a_3ea.htm
http://bsa.cbsc.org/gol/bsa/site.nsf/en/su06937.html
More on business names
http://www.cbs.gov.on.ca/MCBS/english/273a_3ea.htm
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Obeying the Law
Because your business must be legal in the province of Ontario, you need to be aware of the regulations that affect your new venture.
Check out http://www.sbe.gov.on.ca/ontcan/sbe/en/st_yrguide3_en.jsp#5
You are responible to read and reflect on the items:
Registering your business name
Taxes
Business records
Licenses
Zoning
Insurance
Renting or buying premises
Business communications
Hiring employees
Post the main points and your blogs.
Because your business must be legal in the province of Ontario, you need to be aware of the regulations that affect your new venture.
Check out http://www.sbe.gov.on.ca/ontcan/sbe/en/st_yrguide3_en.jsp#5
You are responible to read and reflect on the items:
Registering your business name
Taxes
Business records
Licenses
Zoning
Insurance
Renting or buying premises
Business communications
Hiring employees
Post the main points and your blogs.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
The Big One.....
This is it. Today you are starting your big, summative 30% of your mark project.
The goal of this project will be to create and plan a viable small business that could operate as a summer employment opportunity for you during the summer. Key points to remember:
It must follow all provincial and municipal regulations;
It must be a realistic and valid opportunity for a summer job;
It must have the potential to generate an income;
It must be financially sound to start; and
Your presentation will make use of the many computer skills you have learned this year.
Your first task is to:
-develop an idea for a business;
-create a business plan; and
-create a budget.
Details will be discussed in class. Below are some links to get you started.
Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship
http://www.sbe.gov.on.ca/ontcan/sbe/en/home_en.jsp
Small Buisiness Guide (PDF) http://www.sbe.gov.on.ca/ontcan/sbe/downloads/yrguide/your_guide_small_business.pdf
Monday, April 02, 2007
Monday, March 19, 2007
HTML
HTML Stands for Hypertext Markup Language. It is the code that the World Wide Web is written in.
Some resources:
Pagebreeze - a free web authoring tool
Webmonkey Cheatsheet - samples of HTML Code
Netscape Composer - another free web authoring tool
Dreamweaver - An industry standard web authoring tool. Expensive, but a free trial is available for download
HTML Stands for Hypertext Markup Language. It is the code that the World Wide Web is written in.
Some resources:
Pagebreeze - a free web authoring tool
Webmonkey Cheatsheet - samples of HTML Code
Netscape Composer - another free web authoring tool
Dreamweaver - An industry standard web authoring tool. Expensive, but a free trial is available for download
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
21 February 2007
Lucky you, I am away today.
Today, Madeeha will be showing you some of the things we covered with the other class yesterday.
First, you will get an introduction to the wiki. After Madeeha gives you a tour and has shown you your photoshop assignment, you will have a chance to register for the wiki. I will approve the registrations later in the day and you will be able to access the site.
Wiki Rules:
1. I read everything. Ask Maryam.
2. All rule of respect and responsibility apply. Your mothers might see this (notice I am not centering you out Mohammed...)
3. You will get marked on your contributions to the wiki and the forum, not the chat area.
4. You may use the gallery, but images may not be more than 600 pixels wide or high (72 dpi).
5. When you get to this point, tell Sadaf to get off Facebook and do her work.
6. You must register with your first name. I will not register silly screen names or names I don't recognize.
7. Contribute to the community, don't detract from it.
The wiki is located at http://woodbinejhs.ca/btt/wiki
Photoshop Assignment:
Your latest photoshop assignment is to use Photoshop Elements (at school, not at home) to create a completely original work of art. You can use any of the tools or filters but can not import anything. Madeeha will give you some ideas.
I expect to see a great deal of effort put into this. You do not have time for anything else. Tell Alexie to stop looking at video game sites.
While I don't expect any problems, the supply teacher will let me know of any and I will reward the class with another essay.
Have a wonderful day.
Lucky you, I am away today.
Today, Madeeha will be showing you some of the things we covered with the other class yesterday.
First, you will get an introduction to the wiki. After Madeeha gives you a tour and has shown you your photoshop assignment, you will have a chance to register for the wiki. I will approve the registrations later in the day and you will be able to access the site.
Wiki Rules:
1. I read everything. Ask Maryam.
2. All rule of respect and responsibility apply. Your mothers might see this (notice I am not centering you out Mohammed...)
3. You will get marked on your contributions to the wiki and the forum, not the chat area.
4. You may use the gallery, but images may not be more than 600 pixels wide or high (72 dpi).
5. When you get to this point, tell Sadaf to get off Facebook and do her work.
6. You must register with your first name. I will not register silly screen names or names I don't recognize.
7. Contribute to the community, don't detract from it.
The wiki is located at http://woodbinejhs.ca/btt/wiki
Photoshop Assignment:
Your latest photoshop assignment is to use Photoshop Elements (at school, not at home) to create a completely original work of art. You can use any of the tools or filters but can not import anything. Madeeha will give you some ideas.
I expect to see a great deal of effort put into this. You do not have time for anything else. Tell Alexie to stop looking at video game sites.
While I don't expect any problems, the supply teacher will let me know of any and I will reward the class with another essay.
Have a wonderful day.
Photoshop
You have four images to complete for your first photoshop assignment.
The first two images are the downloaded files in the pickup folder that you were to crop using rules of composition and colour correct using the LEVELS.
The third was the FIXME.JPG image that your are to crop and colour correct.
The fourth, is your imaginative manipulation of one of the photos.
When the images are complete, save them in a folder with your name inside the CASE BTT folder in the drop off folder.
Note: you can also post your best work in the wiki!
You have four images to complete for your first photoshop assignment.
The first two images are the downloaded files in the pickup folder that you were to crop using rules of composition and colour correct using the LEVELS.
The third was the FIXME.JPG image that your are to crop and colour correct.
The fourth, is your imaginative manipulation of one of the photos.
When the images are complete, save them in a folder with your name inside the CASE BTT folder in the drop off folder.
Note: you can also post your best work in the wiki!
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Friday, December 01, 2006
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
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
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.
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