| JV |
VARSITY |
| Computer Proficiency and Vocabulary |
basic vocab (byte, K, meg, gig) ... working with folders ... obeying the
rule of three .. accessing a file server ... backing up strategies re files,
disks | using SAVE AS to save in multiple formats ... .. loading up Mac
files on a PC and visa versa ..., accessing files via front door and back door
... .. various approaches for installing or using a computer CD |
| Web Proficiency and Searching Skills |
basic navigating skills ... using Summercore links ... types of web pages
(edu, com, org) ... how to copy and paste web-text into an e-mail ... how to
transfer a web graphic into a wp document ... | understanding a search
engine vs subject directory .. searching for graphics ... using AND OR and quotes
...using + and - signs ... using FIELD searches |
| Educational Software Know-How and Know-Why | 3
flavors of CDs (Mac, PC, Hybrid) ... variations on installing and running a CD
... | recommended companies to do business with .. site license
variations ... classroom managements strategies .. connecting a computer to a big
screen or projector |
| Powerpoint | making a card with bulleted
text items ... making a card with clip-art ... making a card with text or
graphic from the web ... making a card with animated text or graphics ...
applying a background | making a card with hyperlinks to the web ...
shuffling cards ... using screen snapshots ... customizing the background .. pack
and go ... save as HTML |
| Word Processing | shortcuts for selecting text
... spell-check usage ... tabs, margin markers ... use of interesting fonts and
symbols ... graphics | outlining features ... search and replace two
spaces to one ... floating vs in-line graphics ... screen snapshots ... creating
and using HTML documents directly from your WP |
| Spreadsheets | basic formulas for a gradebook
or budget ... working with columns ... entering data ... sorting skills ...
creating a graph | weighted average variations ... use of the IF formula
... use of the LOOKUP formula ... moving data from a SS to a WP document ... use
of a SS for chart paper |
| Databases | what is a database ... how does a
database differ from a SS ... how to create a database .. how to create several
views of the data ... how to search and sort | printing labels from a
database ... creating educational drill and practice with a database ... database
analysis |
| E-mail | chatting on line ... organizing folders ... copying and
pasing a paper into an e-mail note ...maintaining an address book ... checking
history ...sending attached files |
| Photoshop | cropping a picture .. re-sizing a picture ...
changing contrast and brightness ... pulling two pictures into one |
| ListServs | what is a listserv ... how can I subscribe to an
easy one (ISED) and unsubscribe ... finding other listservs ... creating your own
listserv |
| A Digital Camera | taking stills .. using a still in a web page
... using a video as part of a web page |
| Tabs and Margin Markers | never hit space bar or tab marker more
than once in a row ... 3 margin markers .. 4 types of tab markers ... adjusting
tabs ... using leaders |
| Extensions | using extensions for dual-platform schools ... |
| Reviewing the Scanner | how to keep the file size small .. types
of files |
| Installing Software | variations on mac and pc |
| Plagiarism on the Web | popular sites for buying a paper off the
web and one site that may help detect if a paper is legitimate or not ...
pro-active suggestions for teachers |
| Create a mini quiz on line! | ... using either www.quia.com or
www.blackboard.com |