This blog contains information relevant to the Digital Information Technology class with Mr. Kelley at AJHS.
Thursday, September 10, 2020
[Daily Agenda] Thursday, September 10, 2020
Topic
Microsoft Word
Standards
- 04.01 Select and use word processing software and accompanying features to enhance written business communications.
- 04.03 Format content to a document by applying font, paragraph attributes, indent and tab settings to text and paragraphs. Apply spacing settings to text and paragraphs. Navigate and search through a document, create and manipulate tables.
- 04.06 Proofread documents by validating content through the use of spell and grammar check. Configure autocorrect settings, insert and modify comments in a document.
Essential Questions
- In what ways can having a plan make you more likely to meet your goals?
- What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?
Mise En Place [~2-3 Minutes]
Every day you should:
- Login to DCPS OneView.
- Read your DCPS e-mail.
- Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.
Instruction [~5-10 Minutes]
Students will discuss the Microsoft Word Essay Assignment.
Work [~12-25 Minutes]
Finish working on their Post-Secondary Career Academy Plan. Please refer to this Student Example Plan when working on your plan today.
Installing Python
The next thing students will need to do is install the Python software so you can start writing and executing code. Please follow along with the instructions in the video below. If you are using a Chromebook, you may need to search the Microsoft Store or your App Store for Python software. If it is not available, you MUST get access to a regular computer to install this sofware.
Once you have Python installed, please make sure to Create Your GitHub Account and Submit the First Assignemnt.
Future Nine Weeks Assignments
The assignments listed here are assignments that are due later in the year.
- Students are always free to work ahead and submit them.
- For projects that require a file upload, you will need to change the Nine Weeks in the top right corner of Focus.
- If you are working on a future assignment and get stuck, you must wait until I can help students with current projects first.
Break Down [~5 Minutes]
Before you leave please do the following::
- BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
- RESTART the computer.
- TURN OFF the monitor.
- COLLECT your materials.
- WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
- PUSH in your chair when you leave.
- THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.
Homework
Finish any class work not completed during the period.
Read for fun, at least 20 minutes.