December 13

Year 9 - It's almost time for a well earned break, but before we go . . .

Let's open Microsoft Office Publisher 2007 and take a look around. There is some vocabulary associated with the new Office that you should know.

Plan B -

Period 3 - Let's look at Publisher 2007 and look at some of the differences between Publisher 2007 and Word 2007.

Next, let's open Publisher 2007 and select Newsletter from the sidebar. Let's now look around and see what kind of information we receive from the template.

Period 4 - let's work independently and create something with Publisher 2007 to see just how easy it is. You can create the product of your choice: Greeting card, Award, Gift Certificate, Calendar . . . Take you pick.

Remember, if you need help, all you have to do is raise your hand.

January 10 we will,

Now, let's go to the Microsoft site and complete a tutorial on Publisher 2007. The link is here:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/CR102322011033.aspx

Have a happy holiday and see you next year!

Dec 7

Year 9 - We have lots to do today!



First Period- let's continue with the blog experience. We will learn how to: a) Insert an image, b) Change settings, c) Utilize the template tab, d) Insert videos. Wow! That's a lot for the first class. Now you are experts!



You deserve a break:-)



Second Period:

1) Let's refresh our memory in regard to the Design Cycle. The Design Cycle is composed of 5 stages: Investigate, Design, Plan, Create, Evaluate. It must follow that cycle. We can't Evaluate before we Create - it's impossible.



As part of your project you must build an online Design Folder and there's no time like the present to start ;-)Open a Word 2007 document. Click on the Insert tab on the Ribbon. The extreme left icon says Cover Page - Click on that. Choose a cover page (choose the one you like best. You can change the colors if you wish.) Type your Name, Year 8 Unit of Work - Newsletter Project. Then create another page and type in very large letters at the top of the page the word "INVESTIGATE".



Now you are ready to proceed with the Investigation (Criterion A).



1) What is a "newsletter"? Explain completely in your own words.

2) What is the purpose of a newsletter? Explain completely in your own words.

3) Name 2 programs (separately) which are designed to create newsletters (include details about the features that each one offers).



Include any URL's (web addresses) that you visit.



Type each one of these questions on your INVESTIGATE page. Remember to number them;-)

And type in your complete answer. Remember this is RESEARCH. Research takes time.

December 6 - Welcome Year 9

Welcome Year 9. I am Ms. Dietrich and I will be your tech teacher for Term 2. This is going to be a great time and you are going to become proficient using Microsoft Publisher. That is a program that is used for creating Newsletters (among other things). Our Unit of Work will culminate in your class creating a Community and Service Newsletter which will be uploaded on the school's server.

The first thing that we will need to do is to create a blog using Blogger. Blogger is a free online service that let's you create and maintain a blog. A blog (which is short for web log) is an online journal and meets our requirements:-) As part of our coursework we need to keep a Process Journal which will house all the research, reflections, and references that we amass for documentation purposes. Since we are in a computer room, a cyber notebook will suit our needs.

Let's check out this video that shows just how easy it is . . .



Now it's your turn. Go to: http://www.blogger.com

That was easy, wasn't it.

Now for your first post please welcome your cyberaudience. Then reflect on the process of creating a blog. (Was it easy? Did you encounter any difficulties? Would you be able to show someone else (family, friends) how to create a blog?).

Welcome to the blogosphere! Remember while this is your personal journal, that it is still part of a school project. You may personalize it, but don't put too much personal information about yourself on the blog - let your work speak for you!