FA4; spam video

Don't forget that tomorrow we have a vocab quiz over list #6 - Internet #2.

Here is another video...this one will explain Spam:

We have a couple of things that I need to finish showing you regarding the setting of tabs.  Once I have completed that you will have time to work on FA4.



Activity 4 -

Learn 1, 2, 3, 0, and . on keypad; FA4

**REMINDER - VOCAB WORDS NEEDS TO BE DEFINED ON THE WIKI SPACES PAGE BY TONIGHT!!**

To start today we will complete the last part of learning the keypad - we will use another handout today to learn the 1, 2, 3, 0, and period.

After completing the keypad work we are going to learn how to set tabs in Word, and then you'll be working on FA4, which is embedded below.

RSS video; more keypad; FA4

As a reminder to all of you who are responsible for vocab words for this week, you need to have your words posted on the wiki spaces page by tomorrow night.    Here is a video to help you better understand what RSS is:

After watching the video we will again be working with the keypad for part of class.  Today we will add the 7, 8, and 9 to the other numbers we learned yesterday (the 4, 5, and 6).  I will have another handout for you to work with.

After completing the handout you will be working with a partner on a small in-class "project".  This won't be for a grade, but will be for keying practice.  We will be using the FreeTypingGame website first, then after that we will go to the TypeRacer website.

Learning the keypad; keyboard review

Today we are going to start to learn how to use the keypad (the set of numbers out to the right hand side of the keyboard).  To use the keypad you will only use your right hand (sorry for those of you who are left-handed).    There is a home row for the keypad - I will explain that to you today as well.

After working on the first set of numbers on the keypad we will practice the keyboard.  We will start by going to the PowerTyping website and doing Lessons 5, 6, and 10.

Once you have completed those lessons, you need to go to the Good Typing website and complete the typing speed test there.  You need to get at least 15 words per minute before you can move on to the next step.  Once you get 15 words per minute in your test, raise your hand and let me see it so I know you have completed this part of today's assignment.

Next, go to the Sense Language website and go through each of the Lessons on the website.  There are 16 of these lessons that will help you to practice your keying.

Vocab quiz #5 - Internet; finish FA3

We will take a few minutes at the beginning of the hour to review for today's vocab quiz #5.   Please do not go to Classmarker until I tell you to do so.

Once you complete the vocab quiz you may continue to work on FA3.  It is due today, so you will need to email it to me before you leave class today if you want to earn full credit.

After completing both of these I have an Internet search activity for you.  You will need to use your browser of choice and your favorite search engine to complete these questions.  You will need to copy these questions into a new Google Doc - then when you find the answer you can enter the answer in your Google Doc.  Save the document as Internet Search #1.

1. What is President Obama’s birth date? Where was he born?
   
2. What horse won the most recent Kentucky Derby? Who was the owner? Who was the jockey?
   
3. What is the current population of the world? Also list the results by continent.
   
4. What company recently bought Skype? What was the price?
   
5. Define DSL. What alternative Internet connections are available?
   
6. What is the world’s oldest university that is still in operation? When was it founded?
   
7. What is the largest and smallest U.S. state by population and by area?
   
8. Find three anti-spyware programs that could be used on a PC.
   
9. Find a website that can perform a “speed test” on your Internet connection. Run the test and list the reported upload speed and download speed.
   
10. Using an ASCII table online, what is the decimal code for the character “A”?
    
11. Why is Charles Babbage known as the “father of computers”?
    
12. What is the IP address of the computer you are using and how did you find that out?
    
13. What is “dogpile” and how does it differ from a search engine like Google or ask?
    
14. What is Virtual Network Computing and where was it invented?
    
15. What is currently the world’s fastest computer?
    
16. Who is credited with founding Pensacola? When did it happen?
    
17. Define the term “Computer Bus”. What are two basic types of internal buses?
    
18. What is a programming language? List three languages in current use.
    
19. What is Wikipedia? Who can contribute to its content?
    
20. What was ARPANET? How is it related to the Internet? 
    

Netiquette "Be Yourself"; FA3 - Headers & Footers

Yesterday we went over the 10 rules of Netiquette as part of our preparation for this week's vocab quiz.  One of the rules of Netiquette is to be yourself, and I happened to find this article that I felt perfectly demonstrates what it means to be yourself.  This guy seems to be happy with who he is and is not afraid to show it without damaging his reputation - here it is.  After viewing this what do you think?  What type of individual would you think he is?

That should also serve as your reminder that tomorrow we will be taking vocab quiz over list #5 - Internet.  Please make sure to review tonight so you are well prepared for tomorrow.

Today we are going to be starting another formatting activity.  In this formatting activity you are going to be learning to insert information into the header and footer area of your document.  These areas can be important for a variety of reasons - usually because they contain information about the document that you are reading (page numbers, titles, etc.).



Activity 3 -

Netiquette; blank keyboard assignment; symbol practice

Today we are going to begin by going over some information regarding Internet Safety.  The following information is called netiquette, which is a combination of Internet and etiquette - so these are suggested rules of etiquette that one should follow when communicating online.  There are 10 rules and they can be found here:  http://networketiquette.net

Once we have covered that information we will review the keyboard.  Let's go to the Sense-Lang website and click on "BBC News" and choose one of the stories to work with.  We will take a few minutes to review, and then we will complete the assignment.

After completing the assignment we will go back and review from Monday the new symbols we have learned.  The lessons are located at the FreeTypingGames website - the objective is to complete Lessons 24-29 at a proficiency level of 15 words per minute or better.

Tuesday half day

With only half a day of school today we will enjoy our time in class with "Word-it" riddles.  You may work with a partner.

Remember that if you have not yet posted definitions for your vocab words on Wiki spaces that you need to get that completed by tonight.

Learning symbol keys; reminders about the week

There are a couple of reminders for today:

1. Your crossword puzzle is due at the beginning of the hour - please turn it in with your name at the top
2. If you have vocab definitions to post please get them posted by Tuesday night (this is week #5 - Internet #1 list).  You've had over 3 weeks to get this done so this should not be a problem.  This should also let you know that we do have a vocab quiz on Friday - be prepared.

Today we are going to learn the symbols on the keyboard.  This is a lot to absorb in one day, so we will be back to practice these later as well.  To do that we are going to go to one of the practice websites and go through the lessons for the symbols. The website you need to use is the FreeTypingGame website, and you need to go through Lessons 24 - 29. When you are going through these lessons the goal is to type at a 15 wpm rate.  Here are the fingers you use to key these symbols:

+ = Left shift + R4 (plus sign)

- = R4 (hyphen)

* = Left shift + R2 (asterisk)

/ = R4 (forward slash)

@ = Right shift + L3 (at symbol)

_ = Left shift + R4 (underscore)

# = Right shift + L2 (number)

& = Left shift + R1 (ampersand)

$ = Left shift + L1 (dollar)

% = Left shift + L1 (percent)

( = Left shift + R3 (left parentheses)

) = Left shift + R4 (right parentheses)

Finish FA2; crossword puzzle 1-4

**THIS IS ANOTHER REMINDER TO GET YOUR VOCAB DEFINITIONS POSTED TO THE WIKI SPACES PAGE IF YOU HAVE VOCAB WORDS YOU NEED TO DEFINE FOR NEXT WEEK!!**

Today you need to finish FA2 that we started yesterday.  Please read the instructions carefully!

After completing the formatting activity you will need to complete a crossword puzzle.  The crossword puzzle is a vocabulary review from the first 4 vocab lists that we have had.  You will be given class time to complete this as well, but if you are not able to get this done in class today then it is homework over the weekend.  It is due at the beginning of the hour on Monday.

If you get done with both the formatting activity and the crossword puzzle you need to go to the practice websites on the blog and practice your keying.