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Thursday, November 15, 2007

Anology

ANALOGY(What is an analogy?)
DICTIONARY : BOOK :: ballet : _____
3. dance

Pg 202 11/15/07


Wednesday, November 14, 2007

PG177 11/13/07


Final Facts 11-14-07


Anology

What is an analogy?)PICKY : FINICKY :: fabric : _____
3. threadbare
Vocabulary Review
1. Active Cell-In Excel, the cell that is currently selected is called the active cell.
2. Cell-A cell is the intersection of a row and a column in a table or worksheet. It contains information such as text, numbers, or graphics.
3. Column-A column is the vertical line of cells identified by an alphabetic label in the first cell on the top.
4. Find-The Find command allows you to search for specified text and/or formatting in a document.
5. Formula-In Excel, a cell entry that performs a calculations and begins with an equal sign in the cell [i.e. =SUM(A1:A20)] is called a formula.
6. Label-A label is a text entry in an Excel worksheet.
7. Range-A cell or group of cells that can be selected in an Excel worksheet is called a range.
8. Replace-The Replace command allows you to search for specified text and/or formatting in a document and replace it with new text and/or formatting that you specify.
9. Row-A row is the horizontal line of cells identified by a number in the first cell on the left.
10. Value-A numeric entry in Excel is called a value.1.I type in the active cell

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

DAILY STUDENT EXPECTATION
1. WARM-UP-ANALOGY/WORD QUIZ
2. DAILY ASSIGNMENT-PAGES IN PRENTICE HALL TEXT BOOK PGS.
(42-67)PRINT TODAY!3
. LEARN2TYPE/MAVIS-LAST 10 MINUTES OF CLASS-COLLECT BOOKSWhat word completes the analogy?
WATCH : IGNORE :: gather : _____

2. scatter

Friday, October 19, 2007

Analogy

. MAVIS/LEARN2TYPE-10 MINUTES(What is an analogy?)
ADVANCE : RECEDE :: stiff : _____
2. flexible
Journalize
1.clean
2.no
3.use hand sanatizer
4.i think it is very scary

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

What is an analogy?)
LEMON : YELLOW :: sweatpants : _____
1. exercise


WORD QUIZaugurAn ancient Roman might have gone to an augur to1. have his portrait painted.2. learn what his future held.3. buy and sell goods.

Monday, October 15, 2007

Analogy

ANALOGIES/WORDQUIZ/WPM..
MINK : SOFT :: mold : _____

2. shape

WORD QUIZraconteurMy Aunt Vesta is a great raconteur—1. no one can beat her at tennis.2. I could listen to her stories for hours.3. she plays tricks on anyone and everyone

Friday, October 12, 2007

Anology

STITCHING : QUILT :: beak : songbird_____
1. bill
2. mouth
3. songbird
What does it mean?
meritocracyWord QuizMy swim camp uses a system of meritocracy to decide who will be lifeguard
.1. The oldest person is lifeguard.
2. The strongest swimmer is lifeguard
.3. We draw straws to select the lifeguard.

Thursday, October 11, 2007

WARM UPWhat word completes the analogy?
IMAGINATIVE : CREATIVE :: stair : step_____
1. feet
2. hallway
3. step
WORD QUIZgossamer
Which looks most li

1.Why is it important to correctly use the correct Reply, Reply All, CC, BCC, and Forwarding options?
so e-mail is not sent to the wrong person.


2. Why is it a bad idea to use capital letters to emphasize a point in an e-mail?
Avoid emoticons, jokes, and capital letters. One common mistake is to use all capital letters to emphasize a point, but this can look like SHOUTING


3. What are three types of electronic communication that contribute to inbox overflow?
jokes, junk mail (spam), hoaxes, and chain letters


4. If you spread information around in an e-mail that harms a person or an organization, but it is true, it is gossip. If you spread information that harms a person or an organization and it is false, it is ____.
libel,ke gossamer?1. a spider's web2. a turtle's shell3. a fish's scales

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

3.2

______ are viruses that copy themselves until filling up a computer's storage space.
Your Answer: WORMS
2
Not Graded
What are two types of “sneaky viruses” that are not designed to harm your computer but can still cause serious problems?
Your Answer: Spyware and adware
3
Unanswered
What are two ways a virus can infect your computer?
4
Not Graded
What type of software is available to help prevent viruses and WORMS?
Your Answer: MacAfee

3.1

1Name two types of telephone networks.
Your Answer: Standard uses physical connections (wires, cables or fiber optics). Cellular uses air waves (analog or digital).

2Why are telephone and Internet networks able to function across countries?
Your Answer: The information then travels over an Internet backbone until it reaches the desired destination. Internet backbones are made of fiber optic lines which provide very fast transmission of data.

3Not Graded
Name four different types of Internet connections.
Your Answer: Dial-up, modem, Satellite, Wireless

4Not Graded
What are the three types of information transmitted on the telephone network?
Your Answer: Sound (voice) Images (fax documents) Data (modem)

Anology

WARM UP(What is an analogy?)CAR : AUTOMOBILE :: Wet____ : swamp
1. wet
2. low
3. marsh
WORD QUIZviscous

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

. WarmUp- Analogy-Wordquiz-(5 minutes)
2. MAVIS-- add your name== learn2type link! :0)
3. Computer Concepts in Action-TECH TALK 3.1-(5minutes)Click on "BCIS data files download" - Download student data
4. Begin with Pg. 4- Exercise 1,2a-2b, Managers Memo.docYou will prepare the "Managers Memo" STEPS 4-1-5, have already been done for you
(1) Just type your name under the FROM PART OF THE MEMO!
(2) CHANGE DATE TO TODAY'S DATE
WARM UP(What is an analogy?)EXCLUDE : INVITE :: Chatty_____ : quiet
1. chatty
2. church-mouse
3. silent

Friday, October 5, 2007

2. WARM UPANALOGY/WORD QUIZ/WPM
CHES : GAME :: jazz : _____
1. musicians2. harmonious3. music
WORD acmeYou would probably say that the acme of Benji's career was when he1. was rescued from an animal shelter.2. retired and let his pups take over acting3. became a movie and television star.

10-5-07 What I learned


Thursday, October 4, 2007

Anology

Thursday, October 4, 2007

ANALOGY/WORD
TOE : FOOT :: roof :house _____
1. cover-
2. house
3. sky
feral
Because our little Puss-Puss is a feral cat, she can seem
1. wild as a tiger
.2. smart as a whip.
3. timid as a mouse.

2.1

1.
How many bytes in a Terabyte (TB)?
1000000000000

2.
How many Kilobytes (KBs) in a 100MB file?
1000000

3.
How many bits are used in the word “computer”?
64

4.
Write your first name in binary.
010000010100111001000100010100100100010101010011
1.The ____ is a network user (or computer) that connects into the network to request or order information from the server.
client

2. The ____ is a computer that works behind-the-scenes in a network to provide shared resources to network users.
server

3. Name two ways a client computer can connect to the network.
ethernet & modem

4. An Internet connection that supports a wide range of frequencies and multiple signals is known as ____.
broadband

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Anology

ANALOGY/WORD/WPM-10 MINUTES ONLY! :
0)JURASSIC : PERIOD :: Chicago : _Illinois____
1. Illinois
2. tourist
3. city
WORDWhich headline tells about an example of altruism?
1. Partygoers Enjoy 1,000-Pound Cake
2. Clever Cats Howl National Anthem
3. Volunteers Nurse Injured Penguins

Anology

ANALOGY
CLIFF : STEEP :: tunnel_____ : underground
1. subterranean2. tunnel3. secretWORDtoxicWhich plant's name suggests that it is toxic?1. Creeping Charlie2. Poison Ivy3. Lace Plant

Anology

STUDENT EXPECTATION: Mrs. Corwnover CLASS- Assess overLessons 1-4, & Computer parts.Click on 6wk Assessment
(1) Type your first & lastname sylvia hinojosa1stsylvia hinojosa2ndsylvia hinojosa4thSo we know which class period you are in.THANK YOU! & HAVE A GREAT DAY!Mrs. Hinojosa & Mrs. Jones Class- Review for 6week test.

Anology

Friday, September 28, 2007

STUDENT EXPECTATION:
1. Take Unit 1 part 1a EXAM
2. Then post work to blog
ANALOGY/WORD/WPM
GARBAGE :TRASH :: __shiny___ : glossy
1. drab
2. oil
3. shiny
WORD QUIZ-click on analogy hyperlink, then word quiz for definition.itinerantThis song by Gilbert and Sullivan tells about an itinerant person:1. "Poor Wandering One!"2. "I'm Called Little Buttercup"3. "The Woman of the Wisest Wit"

Anology

See hyperlink on the right-->MONDAY-1. Glencoe's Online KeyboardingLesson 1 &2-(10 minutes)2. Overview Unit 2- Powerpoint -(10 minutes)2. Students Click on TECH TALK 2.1-->(15 minutes-RESPONSES POST TO BLOG IN LIEU OF
ANALOGY-
FROM NOW ON.. :0)_3. THEN BEGIN THIS WEEKS INDEPENDENT PRACTICE 2.1-(15 minutes)Organize information-Computer Hardware &Software--Choose 10 of your favorite books, cds or movies--organize your favorite by type & create a list--Use correct spelling, --Edit to make your list clear & free of errors.INDEPENDENT PRACTICE 2.1

Anology

STUDENT EXPECTATION:- Students will create lists, foldersand group accordingly.- Students will collaborate with peersusing blogging & email documents in gaggle-list.- Reinforce networking concepts for quiz- Reinforce keyboarding skillsTUESDAY:
1. Glencoe's Online Keyboarding Lesson 2 (10 minutes)2. Computer Concepts in Action- Click -Tech Talk 2.2-(10minutes)Postresponse to your blog with WPM~instead of analogy daily! We will be doing the TECH Talk ;0)3. Begin Independent Practice 2.2 (20 minutes

Anology

STUDENT EXPECTATION:- Students will create lists, foldersand group accordingly.- Students will collaborate with peersusing blogging & email documents in gaggle-list.- Reinforce networking concepts for quiz- Reinforce keyboarding skills1. Glencoe's Online Keyboarding Lesson 3- (10 minutes)
2. WARM UP-Computer Concepts in Action-TECH TALK 2.3-Post to blog your responseon diferent post

2.3

1.Name two examples of financial and accounting software.
Quicken Microsoft Money

2. Name one drawback to upgrading software.
incompatibility with older hardware and software

3. Software applies rules, called ____, to data in a way that allows a computer to process information.
algorithms

4. Identify the part of the following filename that indicates the type of data it contains: 010106_MyResearchPaper.d *MyResearchPaper*

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Warm-up

1.
What type of storage device is ideal to transfer data from one computer system to another?

2.
What is one three-letter extension for a graphics file?

3.
What is a method of safeguarding data in the event of a virus or computer crash?

4.
What is the primary storage for most personal computers?

Monday, October 1, 2007

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Anology

Analogy/Word-Post with (WPM)
SPOUT : TEAPOT :: match_____ : candle
1. wick
2. match
3. darkness
Word Quiz
Unanimous
If six people make a unanimous decision,
1. all six agree.
2. they are split three to three.
3. they have made six separate decisions.
15wpm

Monday, September 24, 2007

Anology.

1. POST WPM AVERAGE OF 3 TIMED DRILLS
2. FIRST POST ANALOGY/WORD
3. Vocabulary-to use this week, will be on exam
4. Discuss Unit 1 -Common Elements
5. Summarize- what you learned today edit
your post include under your vocabulary sentences.
POST TO YOUR BLOG UNDER YOUR VOCAB/ANALOGY
VOCABULARY TO USE IN A SENTENCE
1. Icon- I clicked on the icon to enter the internet.
2. Desktop-I changed my desktop
3. Cursor-I use my cursor to open the internet
4. Quick Launch Toolbar- I clicked the quick launch toolbarto enter fast
5. Taskbar button-I have a taskbar button to save my files.
6. Menu Bar-I click on the menu bar to open a document.
7. Toolbars-I use the toolbar in order to open the icon.
8. Control Icon-I clicked on the icon to open the internet.
9. Scrolll Box-I use thescoll bar to go to the bottom of the page.
10. Help toolbar-I click on the help toolbar when I dont know how to do something.

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Anology-review pgs25-26, 41-42

i typed 12 wpm
pg.25
1.desktop shortcut
2.false
3.a.menu bar b.tool bar c.task pane d.status bar
4.false
5.click on help and on the type a question for help
6.false
7.true
8.d any of the above
9.it didnt save
10.d all of the above
pg 41 42
1.true
2.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Anology

OBJECTIVE: Go over the vocabulary for thisweeks quiz. See Unit 1 Vocabulary Review & Clickthere are 4 games to review for quiz. We willreview in class with these games. ISS/MAPstudents see the hyperlinks on the right side.pg 25, 41,55-56 in Key ApplicationsTest your gaggle & quia account
WARM-UP: ANALOGY/VOCABTEST QUIA & GAGGLE ACCTANALOGYHAIRPIECE : TOUPEE :: spunky : _____
1. plucky
2. dull
3. troubleWORD QUIZobtrusive

Monday, September 17, 2007

analogy

WARM-UP: ANALOGY/VOCABTARANTULA : SPIDER :: emmy_____ : award
1. recognize
2. Emmy
3. withhold obliterateWhat might you use to obliterate graffiti?
1. spray paint
2. a strong cleanser
3. photography