Internet and Computing Core Certification / Fall 2018

Fall Semester 2018

New Utrecht High School Mr. J. Landy, Instructor

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
~ Nelson Mandela ~

Come to class. Take notes. Do the assignments. Study for exams. Prepare and submit your portfolio. Follow directions.

You will do GREAT! - and you will learn a lot that can help you prepare for college and a career. Good luck!

Week 1 September 3 - September 7
LABOR DAY Monday, September 3	No class.
Tuesday, September 4	Students report to school for distribution of new program cards and new Metro Cards. Tomorrow is first full day of instruction.
Wednesday, September 5	DO NOW First day of class. Please sit in your designated seat and await further instructions. TODAY 1. Welcome to class. Survey. Assigned seating. Distribution of folders/notebooks. 2. What is meant by IC3? 3. Class Syllabus and intention of this class. 3. Discussion: - What is meant by professional certification? How can obtaining certifications be useful in advancing your education and career? What are some other certifications that you can think of? How are they obtained? Homework: 1. Using the information provided at the Windows Control Panel and/or Macintosh Desktop, bring the following information to class: - The model of your CPU and its processing speed. - The amount of RAM (Random Access Memory) you have in your machine. - The name and version of your operating system. 2. Purchase and bring a flash drive to class.
Thursday, September 6	DO NOW Please sit in your designated seat and take out your folder. Write the following website: www.tmoe.biz/IC3/fall2018.htm All lowercase except the "IC" in IC3 Start your computer. We will log in together..;kj TODAY 1. Welcome back. Logging in with your computer account. Also with .\student Distribution of the Parent/Teacher/Student contracts 2. Discussion: - What is a computer? - How does it work? - What kind of computers are there? What kind do you have? - What do you like about computers? Is there anything you don't like? - Is it possible to have a job today without knowing something about computing? Can you name a job or profession that does not use computers? 3. Your class website. 4. The I-P-O-S computer paradigm. What happens when you turn on your computer? Homework: 1. Have your Parent/Teacher/Student contract signed and returned tomorrow. 2. Read the Lesson Presentation: Lesson 1 Computers and Computer Systems Powerpoint Presentation PDF file of the presentation 2. If you did not do last night's homework do it tonight. "Know What You Have!" This information can help you with your research: If you own a Macintosh computer this link can help you find your system information. If you use the Windows 10 operating system this link can help you find your system information. If you use the Windows 7 operating system this link can help you find your system information.
Friday, September 7	DO NOW Take your seat. Log In. Go to the class website. Scroll down today's date. Scroll down to the Lessons and Presentations area of this website and click on the link to the Module 1, Lesson 1 Computers and Computer Systems presentation Go to Slide 41 and read that slide and the other SUMMARY slides. TODAY 1. Your System information. 2. Working with the Lesson 1 presentation and sample test. 3. Saving your work to a flash drive, Google account, and/or sending attachment to yourself. Discussion: - The PROCESSING part of the I-P-O-S paradigm. What is a CPU? What is ROM? What is RAM? What is the difference between "memory" and "storage" ? Homework: 1. Print your Sample Test with the questions and answers next to each other. Make sure your name and period number is typed at the top of your assignment. Bring your work to class on Wednesday. You will be tested on this information on Thursday.
Week 2 September 10 - September 14 TEST on Lesson 1 on Thursday, September 13
Monday, September 10	No school.
Tuesday, September 11	No school.
Wednesday, September 12	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Log into the class website and scroll to today's date and Do Now assignment: 1. Take out your Yellow Folder/Notebook. On the folder itself or on a paper you will keep in there write down the following class assignment heading. It will be used at the top of assignments you submit. Your Name Date IC3, Period Number Name of the Assignment 2. Take out your homework, the completed sample test questions and answers for Lesson 1. 3. Open the Lesson 1 presentation from the class website. TODAY Prepare for tomorrow's exam on Lesson 1. 1. Review the sample test and Lesson 1 presentation. 2. Discussion: How do you get the best possible grade on your test tomorrow? What steps will you take? Be specific. Homework: 1. Study your Lesson One sample questions and answers. Review the Lesson 1 presentation. Test tomorrow. 2. Complete and submit all owed work. This includes contracts and homework assignments. 3. Bring a pencil to class! Do you have a flash drive? Bring it to class.
Thursday, September 13	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Take out your notebook and read through the questions and answers for Lesson One. You have a test today. Computers remain off. On your Scantron: 1. Your Name 2. Subject: Lesson 1 3. Date: September 13, 2018 4. Test No.: B or C 5. Period Number TODAY Lesson One Test. 1. Review your notes. 2. Take Lesson One Test. 3. (When you finish the test) Lesson Two sample test questions and answers. To be finished for homework and submitted tomorrow. Homework: 1. Review the Lesson Two presentation on your own. 2. Go to the Lesson Two Sample Test. Place the answers next to the questions. Print them out and bring them to class.
Friday, September 14	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Log into the class website and scroll to today's date and Do Now assignment: 1. Take out your Lesson Two sample test homework. It will be collected. 2. Go to the following website: www.certiport.com TODAY Creating Your Certiport and GMETRIX Accounts. 1. Certiport and Microsoft Certification Video. IC3/The Value of Microsoft Certifications.mp4 Graphic: What employers are looking for when they hire. Click on the thumbnail below. 2. Create your Certiport and GMETRIX accounts. Write down your ID and Password information. 3. Returning of your Lesson 1 Scantron. How did your do on the test? What will you do differently to prepare next time? Homework: 1. Have your Scantron signed and return it Monday. 2. Go to your Certiport and GMETRIX accounts at home. Do they work? If they do not tell me on Monday. 3. Complete and submit all owed work. This includes contracts and homework assignments.
Week 3 September 17 - September 21 TEST on Lesson 2 on Thursday, September 20
Monday, September 17	DO NOW Log into your GMETRIX account. Match the number of your computer station to the GMETRIX account number on your handout. Use that number to request a sample exam. You will be able to use this method to study for certification at home. Remember: you can get as smart as you want. TODAY Getting Ready for Certification 1. Homework collection: signed Scantrons, Lesson 2 sample test with answers 2. Enter GMETRIX. Use your account and station number to begin a sample test. 3. Discussion: When to use a Training exam 4. Beginning a sample test. Homework: 1. Use your account information to enter a TRAINING sample test at home. Spend at least 20 minutes with the sample test. We will discuss your experience tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 18	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Log into the class website and scroll to today's date and Do Now assignment: Assignment: - Hand in your Lesson One Scantrons - Take out your yellow folder and take out your Lesson Two questions and answers. - Open this link and page through the presentation. TODAY Input, Processing, and Output 1. Your sample test questions and answers. Take Notes!! 2. CPU video 3. Discussion: IPO and Storage concepts 4. Steps you will take to improve upon your previous test score. Homework: 1. Study for your Lesson 2 test.
Wednesday, September 19	No school.
Thursday, September 20	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Take out your notebook and read through the questions and answers for Lesson Two. You have a test today. Computers remain off. On your Scantron: 1. Your Name 2. Subject: Lesson 2 3. Date: September 20, 2018 4. Test No.: A, B or C 5. Period Number TODAY Lesson Two Test. 1. Review your notes. 2. Take Lesson Two Test. 3. (When you finish the test) Lesson Three sample test questions and answers. To be finished for homework and submitted tomorrow. Homework: 1. Review the Lesson Three presentation on your own. 2. Go to the Lesson Three Sample Test. Place the answers next to the questions. Print them out and bring them to class.
Friday, September 21	DO NOW How would you go about the process of purchasing a computer system? Where would you look to compare machines and what they offer? Use the internet to research a machine that you want to buy. Write down the websites you used and the systems you saw. Use these links: Desktop systems Laptop systems PC Magazine/Computer Shopper TODAY How to read computer advertisements and shop for your next computer system. 1. Collect your Lesson Three homework 2. Resources for computer system research 3. Comparing computer systems. Questions to ask yourself and answer before you buy. 4. Steps you will take to improve upon your previous test score. 5. Discuss next week's project assignment. Homework: Read this article about computer shopping Go to a computer store. Compare prices and features. Touch the machines. Ask questions to people who work there. Fill out your form and bring it to class. Acrobat file: Computer Store Trip Form Word document: Computer Store Trip Form
Week 4 September 24 - September 28 TEST on Lesson 3 on Thursday, September 27
Monday, September 24	DO NOW Take your seat. Take out your yellow folder and your computer store visit paper. Open the following links: IC3/Computer Consultant Assignment.pptx or IC3/Computer Consultant Assignment.pdf and IC3/Computer Systems Purchase Report Form.docx or IC3/Computer Systems Purchase Report Form.pdf Download these files to your flash drive. You will use the MS Word file to record your information in the Computer Systems Report Form. TODAY Introduction to our computer system purchase project. 1. Collect your Lesson Two Scantron and return papers to you. 2. Talk about your computer store visit. What did you learn? Collect your papers. 3. Assign research teams. 4. Distribution and review of Computer Consultant Assignment and Systems Purchase Report Forms. 5. Look at computer ads. 6. Design teams communicate and begin research for project. Homework: - Research computer systems and components online. If necessary, read this article about computer shopping or others you find to help you. Bring your research to class tomorrow and share it with your partner. It would be wise to share contact information and communicate outside of class. - If you have not gone to a computer store, do so this week, fill out the form provided and submit it.
Tuesday, September 25	DO NOW Sit with your partner. Continue research. Compare information. Record your findings. Remember: It is important for teams to decide Mac or PC and desktop or laptop -- and why you made that choice --- before you research, examine, and decide upon components/systems. Make sure you have the following files on your flash drive: IC3/Computer Consultant Assignment.pptx and IC3/Computer Systems Purchase Report Form.docx TODAY Your computer system purchase project. 1. Collect any owed work. 2. Research team work. Review of assignment. Your questions. 3. RAM mini lesson and video. Homework: - Research for your project. - Submit owed work, including computer store visit - Remember: you have a test Thursday on Lesson Three. Be ready!
Wednesday, September 26	DO NOW Sit with your partner. Continue research. Compare information. Record your findings. TODAY Your computer system purchase project. 1. Collect any owed work. 2. Research team work. Review of assignment. Your questions. 3. Distribution and review of Computer Consultant Assignment and Systems Purchase Report Forms. 4. Look at computer ads. 5. Design teams communicate and begin research for project. Homework: - Study your questions and answers for Lesson Three test tomorrow. - Research for your project. - Submit owed work, including computer store visit
Thursday, September 27	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Take out your notebook and read through the questions and answers for Lesson Three. You have a test today. Computers remain off. On your Scantron: 1. Your Name 2. Subject: Lesson 3 3. Date: September 27, 2018 4. Test No.: A, B or C 5. Period Number TODAY Lesson Three Test. 1. Review your notes. 2. Take Lesson Three Test. 3. (When you finish the test) Lesson Four sample test questions and answers. To be finished for homework and submitted tomorrow. Homework: 1. Review the Lesson Four presentation on your own. 2. Go to the Lesson Four Sample Test. Place the answers next to the questions. Print them out and bring them to class.
Friday, September 28	Today is a Current Events day concerning computer technology. Your homework will include completing an assignment you begin in class today. Your Computer Systems Design project will be due next Wednesday. You will have Monday and Tuesday of next week to finalize your work. Wednesday it will be collected. DO NOW Click on the link. It is a Google page listing results to the key words: Is smartphone use dangerous for teenagers? Choose one of the articles and read it. There are more than 46 million to choose from. TODAY Current Events: Are Smartphones Dangerous for Teenagers? 1. Collect any owed work. Return of your Lesson Three scantrons. Have them signed and returned on Monday. 2. Discussion: What article did you read? What did it say? How do you feel about what was reported? 3. Video: Fast Times at Woodside High. 3. Your class assignment and homework. 4. Design teams communicate and begin research for project. Homework: - Complete and submit your Fast Times at Woodside High assignment. - Have your Scantrons signed and returned on Monday. - Research for your project. It is due Wednesday. - Submit owed work, including computer store visit paperwork.
Week 5 October 1 - October 5 Computer System Design Report due Wednesday, October 3 TEST on Lesson 4 on Thursday, October 4
Monday, October 1	DO NOW Sit with your partner. Continue/Finish research. Record your findings in your online IC3/Computer Systems Purchase Report Form.docx Save your results to your flash drive. TODAY Creating your computer system purchase project report. Adding graphics. Using the Snipping Tool. 1. Collect any owed work. Submit your signed Lesson 3 Scantrons. 2. Using the online form and saving it to your flash drive. 3. Inserting graphics into MS Word. Using the Snipping Tool to create screen capture JPG files. 4. Working on your report. Each member of your team must have the most recent version of your report saved to their flash drive/online account. Homework: - Get your report ready to be handed in Wednesday. - You have a test on Lesson 4 on Thursday. Be ready. - Submit owed work, including computer store visit
Tuesday, October 2	DO NOW Sit with your partner. Finish your research. Record your findings in your online IC3/Computer Systems Purchase Report Form.docx Save your results to your flash drive. TODAY Finish your computer system purchase project report. 1. Collect any owed work. 2. Using the online form and saving it to your flash drive. 3.Working on your report. Each member of your team must have the most recent version of your report saved to their flash drive/online account. Homework: - Get your report ready to be handed in TOMORROW. - You have a test on Lesson 4 on Thursday. Be ready. - Submit owed work (including computer store visit)
Wednesday, October 3	DO NOW Sit with your partner. Finish your research. Record your findings in your online IC3/Computer Systems Purchase Report Form.docx Save your results to your flash drive. TODAY Finish your computer system purchase project report. 1. Finishing and submitting final Computer System Purchase Report. 2. You may print your final report in class and present it to Mr. Landy This is the rubric which will be used for the grading of your project. Homework: - You have a test on Lesson 4 tomorrow. Study your questions and answers to the sample test and bring your printed Q/A to class and a pencil. - Submit owed work.
Thursday, October 4	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Take out your notebook and read through the questions and answers for Lesson Four. You have a test today. Computers remain off. On your Scantron: 1. Your Name 2. Subject: Lesson 4 3. Date: October 4, 2018 4. Test No.: A, B or C 5. Period Number TODAY Lesson Four Test. 1. Review your notes. 2. Take Lesson Four Test. 3. (When you finish the test) Lesson Five sample test questions and answers. To be finished for homework and submitted tomorrow. Homework: 1. Review the Lesson Five presentation on your own. 2. Go to the Lesson Five Sample Test. Place the answers next to the questions. Print them out and bring them to class. 3. Prepare to give your Computer Design and Purchase project presentation before the class. We will present Monday and Tuesday of next week. Be ready! 4. All classes will report to the Library tomorrow morning.
Friday, October 5	DO NOW Take your seat as directed in the Library. Take our your yellow folder. Write your answers to the questions on the handout provided. "What careers or occupations are you currently considering in your life?" "If you could choose where to work, where would it be?" "How is computer technology used at that organization and at the jobs there?" "Write down any jobs you can think of that you can be paid for that do not use computer technology." This is today's handout with the questions you will be answering. IC3/Library Oct 5 career research.docx If you missed today's class, you are required to do this assignment and submit it Tuesday, October 9. All students will submit this work at that time. TODAY Welcome to the New Utrecht High School Library / Researching careers in technology. 1. Welcome to the library. 2. Your DO NOW questions and discussion. 3. Careers in technology and how to research careers in technology. 4. How to use the NUHS Library to find what you want. What is offered here. Homework: - Collect your Lesson Five homework. - Computer systems presentation begin Monday. Get ready for that. - Submit owed work (including computer store visit)
Week 6 October 8 - October 12 TEST on Lesson 5 on Thursday, October 11
Monday, October 8	No school.
Tuesday, October 9	DO NOW Sit with your partner. You will be presenting your Computer Systems Project today. Decide who will say what and practice for five minutes before we begin. Look at the Rubric for the grading of your presentation and familiarize yourself with it. AIM Deliver an effective presentation of my work / Effectively and fairly critique student work. TODAY Presentation of your Computer Systems Design Report 1. Discussion of presentation process. 2. Delivery of presentations. 3. Evaluation of presentations. This is the rubric which will be used for the grading of your presentation (your handout) IC3/Assessment Rubric for Project Presentations.docx Homework: - You have a test on Lesson 5 on Thursday. Study your questions and answers to the sample test and bring your printed Q/A to class with a pencil. - Submit owed work.
Wednesday, October 10	PSAT Day Period 7 will have a Current Events assignment that will be collected on Thursday, October 11.
Thursday, October 11	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Take out your notebook and read through the questions and answers for Lesson Five. You have a test today. Computers remain off. On your Scantron: 1. Your Name 2. Subject: Lesson 5 3. Date: October 11, 2018 4. Test No.: A, B or C 5. Period Number TODAY Lesson Five Test. 1. Review your notes. 2. Take Lesson FiveTest. 3. (When you finish the test) Review the Presentations for the first five lessons. Write down any questions that you have about the first five lessons. We will discuss them in class. Your next exam will test you on information from the first five lessons. Homework: Review the Presentations for the first five lessons. Write down any questions that you have about the first five lessons. We will discuss them in class. Your next exam will test you on information from the first five lessons. Your participation is required.
Friday, October 12	DO NOW Sit in your project group. Share one monitor screen. Play this Jeopardy game: http://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1967036#.W71t3ntKiM8 AIM Play a Jeopardy game that can help you study for next week's exam / Create a Jeopardy game to help you study TODAY Where are we now? / Creating a Jeopardy game to study lessons one through five. 1. Return your Lesson 5 exam. 2. How to play an online Jeopardy game. How to create an online Jeopardy game.. 3. Partner teams begin creating their Jeopardy game. Homework: - Gather questions for your Jeopardy game. You will use them in creating your game on Monday. - Test on first five lessons (40 questions), on Thursday, October 18. Your yellow folder (notebook) will be collected at that time. Be ready! - Submit all owed work! The marking period ends on October 19.
Week 7 October 15- October 19 TEST on Lessons 1 through 5 on Thursday, October 18 Your notebook (yellow folder) will be collected and graded Thursday, October 18 MP1 Notebook Rubric
Monday, October 15	DO NOW Sit in your project group and continue creating/entering questions for your Jeopardy game. Remember, you can always reenter your game by using the email link or substituting your game number at the sample game page: http://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1967036#.W71t3ntKiM8 Be sure your partners and you know the password you used. AIM Create a Jeopardy game that can help you study for this week's exam TODAY Creating a Jeopardy game to study lessons one through five. 1. Collect your Lesson 5 Scantron and other owed work. 2. Reviewing how to use the Jeopardy game software and add/edit information. 3. Partner teams working together. 4. Mini Lesson: How to add graphics to your game. Homework: - Complete gathering questions for your Jeopardy game. - You will complete your game Tuesday and submit it Wednesday. - Submit all owed work! The marking period ends on October 19.
Tuesday, October 16	DO NOW Sit in your project group and finish creating/entering your Jeopardy game. Remember, you can always reenter your game by using the email link or substituting your game number at the sample game page: http://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1967036#.W71t3ntKiM8 Be sure your partners and you know the password you used. AIM Create a Jeopardy game that can help you study for this week's exam TODAY Creating a Jeopardy game to study lessons one through five. 1. Collect your Lesson 5 Scantron and other owed work. 2. Reviewing how to use the Jeopardy game software and add/edit information. 3. Partner teams working together. 4. Mini Lesson: How to print your game questions and answers. You will submit your game Wednesday. Homework: - Finish your Jeopardy game. It will be collected Wednesday. - Submit all owed work! The marking period ends on October 19.
Wednesday, October 17	DO NOW Prepare to submit your printed Jeopardy game. Play your online game with your parnters. Make sure that it works! AIM Playing an interactive Jeopardy game in class. The winning team gets points added to tomorrow's test score. TODAY Playing a Jeopardy game in class. 1. Collect your printed Jeopardy game. 2. Playing an interactive Jeopardy game. Homework: - Study for tomorrow's exam. Your notebooks will be collected.
Thursday, October 18	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Take out your notebook and read through the questions and answers for Lessons One through Five. You have a test today. Computers remain off. On your Scantron: 1. Your Name 2. Subject: Lesson 1-5 3. Date: October 18, 2018 4. Test No.: A, B or C 5. Period Number TODAY Review Exam: Lessons One through Five 1. Review your notes and Jeopardy game printout. Notebooks collected. 2. Take theTest. 3. When you complete the test (if there is time) you can begin the homework, the questions and answers for Lesson 6. Homework: Questions and answers for Lesson 6. Be sure to TYPE your answers and name in the document. Handwritten work will not be accepted.
Friday, October 19	DO NOW Sit in your designated seating. Go to your GMETRIX accout at www.gmetrix.net. Log in. Use your GMETRIX code to start a TRAINING session in COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS. AIM Using GMETRIX software to discover content area strengths and weaknesses TODAY Taking a GMETRIX software review exam 1. Taking a GMETRIX review exam. 2. Student questions about content. 3. Discussion concerning major concepts. Homework: - Complete the homework handout. Use online resources to research your answers.
END OF MARKING PERIOD ONE Parent conferences next week.
Week 8 October 22- October 26 This is the first week of the Second Marking Period. Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday evening and Friday afternoon. You get a one hundred on a quiz if Mr. Landy meets with your parents. Your next test will be a combined test for Lessons Six and Seven. It will be given on Thursday, November 1st.
Monday, October 22	DO NOW Sit in your designated seat. Take out your yellow folder. Log in and go to the class website. Open the Lesson 6 presentation. AIM Review GMETRIX and online lesson presentations. Learn how to use the IC3 text book. TODAY Working with online and text resources 1. Review GMETRIX use and content. 2. Review online presentations. 3. Working with the text book. Homework: - Complete the homework handout. Use online resources to research your answers.
Tuesday, October 23	DO NOW Sit in your designated seating. Open the Lesson 6 presentation. Page through it. Write down one question you have about a concept you do not understand. AIM Understanding Software and Hardware Interaction. TODAY Lesson Six: Software and Hardware Interaction 1. Collect homework. 2. Lesson Six presentation / questions and answers. 3. Discussion concerning major concepts. Homework: - Lesson Six vocabulary. Type/Write each term and its definition. Your work will be collected tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 24	DO NOW Sit in your designated seating. Take out your homework. Review it. AIM Understanding major computing concepts. TODAY Connecting the major concepts. 1. Collecting homework. 2. Vocabulary review. 3. Discussion concerning major concepts. Homework: - Study Lesson Six material for practice test tomorrow. Study your presentation and questions/answers. Let's see if you can get a perfect score.
Thursday, October 25 Parent Conferences Tonight	DO NOW Sit in your designated seating and take the practice test. AIM Practice testing yourself to improve your grades this marking period. TODAY Lesson Six practice test 1. Take a practice test. How did you do?. 2. Student questions about content. 3. Discussion concerning major concepts. Homework: - Parent conference: You get a 100 for a quiz grade if your parent/guardian meets with me. - Questions and answers for Lesson 7 due Monday.
Friday, October 26 Parent Conferences this afternoon	DO NOW Sit in your designated seating. Log in and open the Lesson 7 presentation. Page through it and write down one question about something you do not understand. AIM Understanding Software Fundamentals TODAY Introducing Software: Concepts and Questions 1. Students review Lesson 7 presentation. 2. Student questions about content. 3. Discussion concerning major concepts. Homework: - Parent conference: You get a 100 for a quiz grade if your parent/guardian meets with me. - Questions and answers for Lesson 7 due Monday.
Week 9 October 29- November 2 Your next test will be a combined test for Lessons Six and Seven. It will be given on Thursday, November 1st.
Monday, October 29	DO NOW Sit in your designated seating. Take out your Lesson 7 homework. Review it. AIM Understanding major software concepts. What are the key software category distinctions? TODAY Connecting the major software concepts. 1. Collecting homework. 2. Discussion concerning major concepts. Homework: - You have a test on Lessons 6 and 7 on Thursday. Be ready! - Complete and submit all owed work.
Tuesday, October 30	DO NOW Use a book or online resources to type and print the Lesson 8 terms and definitions.. AIM Understanding major computing concepts. TODAY Connecting the major software concepts.. 1. Collecting homework. 2. Vocabulary review. 3. Discussion concerning major concepts. Homework: - Lesson 8 terms and definitions. Use the Lesson 8 presentation and the Find Command to do your work. Print it and submit it tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 31	DO NOW Get ready for your test on Lessons 6 and 7 to be given tomorrow. AIM Understanding major computing concepts. TODAY Connecting the major concepts. 1. Review major concepts and vocabulary. 2. Complete all work related to Lessons 6 and 7. 3. Study for your test.. Homework: - Study Lessons Six and Seven for tomorrow's test.
Thursday, November 1	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Take out your notebook and read through the questions and answers for Lessons Six and Seven. You have a test today. Computers remain off. On your Scantron: 1. Your Name 2. Subject: Lessons 6 & 7 3. Date: November 1, 2018 4. Test No.: A, B or C 5. Period Number TODAY Review Exam: Lessons Six and Seven / Software and Hardware Interaction and Software Essentials 1. Review your notes and homework. 2. Take theTest. 3. When you complete the test (if there is time) you can begin the homework, the questions and answers for Lesson 8. It is about operating systems. What do you know about operating systems?. Homework: Questions and answers for Lesson 8. Be sure to TYPE your answers and name in the document. Handwritten work will not be accepted.
Friday, November 2	DO NOW Sit in your designated seating. Open the Lesson 8 presentation. Read through all of it. Prepare to answer the following questions: What is meant by "user rights"? What is a "driver" and what does it allow you to do? What is the role of an "administrator"? AIM What is an Operating System? TODAY Operating Systems. What they do and how we use them. 1. Your homework (Lesson 8 Questions and Answers). 2. What is an operating system: presentation and discussion. Take notes! 3. Your homework: vocabulary 4. Your Scantrons. Have them signed and returned MONDAY. Homework: - Complete terms and definitions for Lesson 8. - Signed Scantrons.
Week 10 November 5 - November 9 Your next test will be on Thursday, November 8th. It will be about Operating Systems and Lesson 8. Be sure to study your sample test questions, vocabulary, and the Lesson 8 presentation. All can be found below.
Monday, November 5	DO NOW Work with a partner to research and answer your handout's study question. You will share your answer with the class. AIM What are Operating Systems and how do they work? TODAY Operating Systems. What they do and how we use them. 1. Collect homework. 2. Your study sheet research and answers. 3. Video about operating systems. Homework: - Handout assignment. - Complete and submit all homework not yet done.
Tuesday, November 6	No school. Election Day!
Wednesday, November 7	DO NOW Tomorrow is a test on Operating Systems. Take out your yellow folder. Take out a piece of paper. Put your name at the top then write down 3 things you do not understand about Lesson 8 and operating systems. Prepare to share them with the class. AIM How do I get ready to get a great grade on tomorrow's Operating Systems exam? it TODAY Operating Systems. What they do and how we use them. / Review for testing 1. Collect homework. 2. Your questions. 2. Lightning Round of sample questions and answers. Homework: - Study for tomorrow's test.
Thursday, November 8	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Take out your notebook and read through the questions and answers for Lesson Eight. You have a test today. Computers remain off. On your Scantron: 1. Your Name 2. Subject: Lessons 8 3. Date: November 8, 2018 4. Test No.: A, B or C 5. Period Number TODAY Exam: Lesson Eight / Operating Systems 1. Review your notes and homework. 2. Take theTest. 3. When you complete the test (if there is time) you can begin the homework, the questions and answers for Lesson 9. It is about operating systems. What do you know about operating systems?. Homework: Questions and answers for Lesson 9. Be sure to TYPE your answers and name in the document. Handwritten work will not be accepted.
Friday, November 9	DO NOW Sit in your designated seating. Use the internet to research the specifications of your cell phone. This includes operating system, RAM, storage, and other features. AIM What are the technical specifications of my handheld electronic device? What choices did I make in selecting the one I own? TODAY Making it real. Technical specifications about my phone: a presentation. 1. Your tests. 2. Working with PowerPoint. 3. Your phone project. Here is a template you can use for your Cell Phone Project All about my cell phone TEMPLATE.pptx (PowerPoint) All about my cell phone TEMPLATE.pdf (PDF) Here is Mr. Landy's Cell Phone Project. You may want to look at it for ideas in creating your own. All about the MR LANDY cell phone.pdf (PDF) Homework: - Continue working on your phone project. - Have your Lesson 8 Scantron signed and returned Tuesday. - Submit all work that is owed, including Questions and Answers for Lesson 9.
Week 11 November 12 - November 16 Your next test will be on Thursday, November 15th. It will be about Windows Management. Be sure to study your sample test questions, vocabulary, and the Lesson 9 presentation. All can be found below.
Monday, November 12	No school. Veterans Day.
Tuesday, November 13	DO NOW Work with a partner to research and answer your handout's study question. You will share your answer with the class. Be prepared to EXPLAIN YOUR THINKING! AIM How do I Manage my Windows Operating System? What are the major concepts and issues to understand? TODAY Managing Windows and the Windows Environment. 1. Collect homework. 2.EXPLAIN YOUR THINKING handout. Your study sheet research and answers. Homework: - Complete your handout assignment. - Work on your PHONE PROJECT. It is due Friday. - Complete and submit all homework not yet done.
Wednesday, November 14	DO NOW Work with a partner to research and answer your handout's study question. You will share your answer with the class. Be prepared to EXPLAIN YOUR THINKING! AIM How do I Manage my Windows Operating System? What are the major concepts and issues to understand? TODAY Managing Windows and the Windows Environment. EXPLAIN YOUR THINKING! 1. Collect homework. 2. EXPLAIN YOUR THINKING handout. Your study sheet research and answers. Homework: - Complete your handout assignment. - Work on your PHONE PROJECT. It is due Friday. - Complete and submit all homework not yet done.
Thursday, November 15	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Take out your notebook and read through the questions and answers for Lesson Nine. You have a test today. Computers remain off. On your Scantron: 1. Your Name 2. Subject: Lessons 9 3. Date: November 15, 2018 4. Test No.: A, B or C 5. Period Number TODAY Exam: Lesson Nine / Windows Management 1. Review your notes and homework. 2. Take theTest. 3. When you complete the test (if there is time) you can begin the homework, the questions and answers for Lesson 8. It is about operating systems. What do you know about operating systems?. Homework: Questions and answers for Lesson 10. Be sure to TYPE your answers and name in the document. Handwritten work will not be accepted.
Friday, November 16	DO NOW Sit in your designated seating. Put your Cell Phone Project on the screen and practice your presentation. You will be delivering it today. AIM Present research and articulate information about your cell phone. TODAY All About Your Electronic Device. 1. Get ready to present 2. Present / Listen 3. Evaluate Homework: - Complete all work not yet submitted during Marking Period 2. MP2 is over a week from today. - Design your notebook and prepare to submit it for a grade. See the rubric for details of what is expected from you.
Week 12 November 19 - November 23 You will be tested on Lesson 10 on Thursday, November 29. This week, you will take the actual Certiport Fundamentals Exam on Tuesday, Novmeber 20th. Good luck! Enjoy your Thanksgiving.
Monday, November 19	DO NOW Sit in your designated seating. Go to your GMETRIX accout at www.gmetrix.net. Log in. Use your GMETRIX code to start a TRAINING session in COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS. AIM Using GMETRIX software to discover content area strengths and weaknesses TODAY Taking a GMETRIX software review exam 1. Taking a GMETRIX review exam. 2. Student questions about content. 3. Discussion concerning major concepts. 4. Does your Certiport account work? Check to see that it does. If it does not you must create another one. Homework: - Does your Certiport account work? Check to see that it does. If it does not you must create another one. - Practice with GMETRIX. You will need your code number. - Watch this video. It will help you pass tomorrow's test. IC3 Test Video Compter Fundamentals
Tuesday, November 20	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Log into your Certiport Account TODAY Taking a Certiport Computer Fundamentals test. 1. Log In. 2. Take your test. 3. Analyze strengths and weaknesses. Homework:
Wednesday, November 21	DO NOW Open GMETRIX. If you did not pass the Certiport test begin a Fundamentals Training session. If you passed the Fundamentals test begin a training session about Living Online. AIM Discuss your testing experience. Prepare to pass next time. Cell phone project presentations. TODAY Certiport and GMETRIX review. Cell phone project presentations. 1. Review with GMETRIX. 2. Review Fundamentals video 3. Discussion concerning major concepts. 4. Does your Certiport account work? Check to see that it does. If it does not you must create another one. Homework: - Analyze strengths and weaknesses. - Enjoy your family.
Thursday, November 22	Thanksgiving Day. No school
Friday, November 23	No school.
Week 12 November 26 - November 30 You will be tested on Lesson 10 on Thursday, November 29. This week we finish Computer Fundamentals. Your Notebook (yellow folder) will be collected on Thursday, November 29. MP2 Notebook Rubric November 29th is the end of the Second Marking Period. Be sure to submit all your work! Certification Testing on Friday, November 30.
Monday, November 26	DO NOW Work with a partner to research and answer your handout's study question. You will share your answer with the class. Be prepared to EXPLAIN YOUR THINKING! AIM How do I Customize my Windows Operating System? What are the major concepts and issues to understand? TODAY Customizing Windows and the Windows Environment. 1. Collect homework. 2.EXPLAIN YOUR THINKING handout. Your study sheet research and answers. Homework: - Complete your handout assignment. - Test with GMETRIX Fundamentals-
Tuesday, November 27	DO NOW Open the Lesson 10 presentation and use it to complete the matching assignment handout. (The chart on Slide 5 is helpful.) AIM How do I Customize my Windows Operating System? What are the major concepts and issues to understand? TODAY Customizing Windows and the Windows Environment. 1. Collect homework. 2. Your Do Now handout. Homework: - Complete your handout assignment. Finish all MP2 work and submit it. Thursday is last day of the marking period. - Study for Thursday's test. - You are being Certiport tested again on Friday. You need to show improvement from your last test. Prepare by using presentations, sample tests and GMETRIX.
Wednesday, November 28	DO NOW Open GMETRIX. If you did not pass the Certiport test begin a Fundamentals Training session. If you passed the Fundamentals test begin a training session about Living Online. AIM Prepare for the Friday Certification Test. TODAY Certiport and GMETRIX review. Cell phone project presentations. 1. Review with GMETRIX. 2. Discussion concerning major concepts. 3. Would anyone like to present their phone project? 4. Does your Certiport account work? Check to see that it does. If it does not you must create another one. Homework: - Analyze strengths and weaknesses. - Study for tomorrow's Lesson 10 test. Bring a pencil!
Thursday, November 29	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Take out your notebook and read through the questions and answers for Lesson Ten. You have a test today. Computers remain off. On your Scantron: 1. Your Name 2. Subject: Lessons 10 3. Date: November 29, 2018 4. Test No.: A, B or C 5. Period Number TODAY Exam: Lesson Ten / Windows Customization 1. Review your notes and homework. 2. Notebooks collected. Take theTest. 3. When you complete the test (if there is time) you can begin the homework, the questions and answers for Lesson 25, Network Fundamentals. We are beginning our study of Living Online. Homework: 1. Make sure your Certiport ID and passwords work! Tomorrow you must go right to your computer and get Console 8 ready for my proctering you in. 2. Practice your GMETRIX to get ready for tomorrow's exam.
Friday, November 30	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Log into your Certiport Account TODAY Taking a Certiport Computer Fundamentals test. If you passed the Computer Fundamentals you will take the Living Online exam. 1. Log In. 2. Take your test. 3. Your notebooks are returned. 4. Analyze strengths and weaknesses. Homework: Questions and Answers forLesson 25, Communication Services. We are beginning our study of Living Online.
Week 13 December 3 - December 7 You will be tested on Lesson 25 on Thursday, December 6. This week we begin our study of "Living Online", Network Fundamentals and the Internet. If you would like to take a Certiport Certification test you can arrange a date and a time with your instructor. You must initiate that conversation.
Monday, December 3	DO NOW Work with a partner to research and answer your handout's study question. You will share your answer with the class. Be prepared to EXPLAIN YOUR THINKING! Download this Microsoft Wordfile/handout and answer the questions fully using the Lesson 25 presentation. Lesson 25 Network Fundamentals RESEARCH and SHARE.docx AIM What are the major concepts and issues to understand about Network Fundamentals? TODAY Network Fundamentals 1. Collect homework. 2. EXPLAIN YOUR THINKING handout. Your study sheet research and answers. Homework: - Complete your handout assignment. Use the above link to download the file. Research and record your answers. Lesson 25 Network Fundamentals RESEARCH and SHARE.docx - Lesson 25 sample test questions and answers. Print today and submit tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 4	DO NOW Work with a partner to research and answer your handout's study question. You will share your answer with the class. Be prepared to EXPLAIN YOUR THINKING! AIM What are the major concepts and issues to understand about Network Fundamentals? TODAY Network Fundamentals 1. Collect homework. 2. EXPLAIN YOUR THINKING handout. Your study sheet research and answers. Homework: - Complete your handout assignment. - Practice with GMETRIX Living Online-
Wednesday, December 5	DO NOW Take your designated seat. Take out your yellow folder (notebook) and your Lesson 25 sample test. Go to the class website and the Lesson 25 presentation. Read the Summary Slides towards the end of the presentation. AIM Getting ready for your test tomorrow about Network Fundamentals TODAY Network Fundamentals 1. Review major concepts. 2. EXPLAIN YOUR THINKING concerning major concepts.. Homework: - Complete your handout assignment. - Test with GMETRIX Fundamentals-
Thursday, December 6	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Take out your notebook and read through the questions and answers for Lesson 25. You have a test today. Computers remain off. On your Scantron: 1. Your Name 2. Subject: Lessons 10 3. Date: December 6, 2018 4. Test No.: A, B or C 5. Period Number TODAY Exam: Lesson 25 / Network Fundamentals 1. Review your notes and homework. 2. Notebooks collected. Take theTest. 3. When you complete the test (if there is time) you can begin the homework, the questions and answers for Lesson 26, Communication Services. Homework: - Lesson 26, Communication Services, sample test questions and answers. Printed and submitted tomorrow.
Friday, December 7	DO NOW Sit in your designated seating. Go to your GMETRIX accout at www.gmetrix.net. Log in. Use your GMETRIX code to start a TRAINING session in LIVING ONLINE. AIM Using GMETRIX software to discover content area strengths and weaknesses TODAY Taking a GMETRIX software review exam 1. Taking a GMETRIX review exam. 2. Student questions about content. 3. Discussion concerning major concepts. 4. Collect homework Homework: - Have your Lesson 25 Scantron signed and returned on Monday - Lesson 26 sample test questions and answers (Communications and Collaboration) - Practice with GMETRIX. You will need your code number.
Week 14 December 10 - December 14 We continue our study of networking and the internet this week, focusing on Lessons 26 and 27, Communication Services and Collaboration, the Internet, and the World Wide Web. If you would like to take a Certiport Certification test you can arrange a date and a time with your instructor. You must initiate that conversation.
Monday, December 10	DO NOW Work with a partner to research and answer your handout's study question. You will share your answer with the class. Be prepared to EXPLAIN YOUR THINKING! AIM What are the major concepts and issues to understand about Network Fundamentals and Communications Services? TODAY Network Fundamentals, Communications Services 1. Collect homework, Lesson 26 Q/A. 2. EXPLAIN YOUR THINKING handout. Your study sheet research and answers. Homework: - Complete your Explain Your Thinking handout assignment. - Signed Scantron. - Lesson 2 sample test questions and answers. Print today and submit tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 11	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Take out your yellow folder and your Lesson 26 question and answer homework. Circle five questions (concepts) that you need help to understand. AIM What are the major concepts and issues to understand about Network Communications and Collaboration? TODAY Network Fundamentals, Communications Collaboration 1. Discuss and collect homework, Lesson 26 Q/A. 2. Presentation and discussion. 3. Video: Connecting to the Internet. IC3/Computer Basics_ Connecting to the Internet.mp4 Homework: - Complete all assignments assignment. - Signed Scantrons. - Lesson 2 sample test questions and answers. Print today and submit tomorrow.
Wednesday, December 12	DO NOW Take you seat. Download the following file: IC3/Network Fundamentals Questions Vid One assignment.docx You will use this file to answer questions today after viewing a video about Network Fundamentals. The video can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNwEVYkx2Kk If you did not attend today's class you can download the Word document above and watch the video online. You can also download an MP4 file of it here: IC3/Introduction to Networking _ Network Fundamentals Part 1.mp4 AIM What are the major concepts and issues to understand about Network Fundamentals? TODAY Network Fundamentals, Concepts and Video 1. Collect all homework. 2. Show and discuss video. 3. Written assignment Homework: - Complete your written assignment. - Lesson 27, Using the Internet and the World Wide Web, Questions and Answers
Thursday, December 13	DO NOW Work with a partner to research and answer your handout's study question. You will share your answer with the class. Be prepared to EXPLAIN YOUR THINKING! AIM What are the major concepts and issues to understand about NetworkCommunications and Collaboration? TODAY Communications and Collaboration 1. Collect homework, Lesson 27 Q/A. 2. EXPLAIN YOUR THINKING handout. Your study sheet research and answers. Homework: - Complete your Explain Your Thinking handout assignment. - Complete all work and submit it tomorrow.
Friday, December 14	DO NOW Sit in your designated seating. Go to your GMETRIX accout at www.gmetrix.net. Log in. Use your GMETRIX code to start a TRAINING session in LIVING ONLINE. AIM Using GMETRIX software to discover content area strengths and weaknesses TODAY Taking a GMETRIX software review exam 1. Taking a GMETRIX review exam. 2. Student questions about content. 3. Discussion concerning major concepts. 4. Collect homework Homework: - Have your Lesson 25 Scantron signed and returned on Monday - Lesson 28 sample test questions and answers - Practice with GMETRIX. You will need your code number.
STUDY SHEETS: Lesson 25 Lesson 26 Lesson 27 Lesson 28 Lesson 29 Lesson 30 Lesson 31
Week 15 December 17 - December 21 There is a test this week on Lessons 26, 27, and 28. There will be study sheets and sample tests for you to work on during the holiday break.
Monday, December 17	DO NOW Work with a partner to research and answer your handout's study question. You will share your answer with the class. Be prepared to EXPLAIN YOUR THINKING! AIM What are the major concepts and issues to understand about Using the Internet and the World Wide Web? TODAY Using the Internet and the World Wide Web 1. Collect homework, Lesson 28 Q/A. 2. EXPLAIN YOUR THINKING handout.. Your study sheet research and answers. Homework: - Complete your Explain Your Thinking handout assignment. - Complete all work and submit it tomorrow. DO NOT GO INTO THE HOLIDAY BREAK OWING ANY WORK!
Tuesday, December 18	DO NOW Take out your Lesson 28 sample test about Web Content. Review it. What question and concept do you have the most difficulty with? Write your information down (you can use your sample test paper). We can discuss it today. AIM What are the major concepts and issues to understand about Web Content? TODAY Web Content 1. Collect homework.. 2. Your questions about Web Content. 3. Video and discussion.. Homework: - Study for your three Lesson test given on Thursday.. - Complete all work and submit it tomorrow.
Wednesday, December 19	DO NOW Take your designated seat. Take out your yellow folder and all your study material for Lessons 26, 27, and 28. Review them and select questions and concepts for us to discuss today. You have a big test tomorrow. Get ready! AIM Get ready for tomorrow's test covering three lessons about Communications and Collaboration, Using the Internet and the Worldwide Web, and Web Content TODAY Getting Ready! 1. Organize your study material. 2. Prioritize what you need to study first. 3. Get busy. Get ready! Homework: - Study for your test. Choose a study strategy that will assist you to do well. Remember that not to choose is to choose and that failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Good luck!
Thursday, December 20	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Take out your notebook and read through the questions and answers and study sheets for Lessons 26, 27, and 28. You have a test today. Computers remain off. On your Scantron: 1. Your Name 2. Subject: Lessons 26, 27, 28 3. Date: December 20, 2018 4. Test No.: A, B or C 5. Period Number TODAY Exam: Lessons 26, 27, 28 1. Review your notes and homework. 2. When you complete the test (if there is time) you can begin the homework, the questions and answers for Lesson 29, Technology and Society. Homework: - Lesson 29, Technology and Society, Questions and Answers - Do you want to take a Certiport test tomorrow? Let me know and get ready.
Friday, December 21	DO NOW Your choice today. You can either: a) complete and submit all work you owe b) take a Certiport test c) Practice with GMETRIX d) Get ahead with your homework for Lessons 29, 30, and 31 AIM Create value for yourself today! TODAY Take a Test / Practice for a Test / Make up all work / Get ahead of the class with coming work 1. Collect all work owed. 2. Creating value today. Choose an action. Get it done. 3. Homework during the holiday break.. Homework: - Complete your holiday break assignments: Study sheets and sample tests.
Holiday Homework	During the break you are responsible for the Questions and Answers for Lessons 29 and 31. Print them and bring them to class. I will collect your homework when you return to class on January 2. There will be a test on Lessons 29 and 31 on January 10th.
Week 16 December 31 - January 4, 2019 There is a test next Thursday, January 10th on Lessons 29 and 31. Make sure you do not fall behind in your assignments.
Wednesday, January 2	DO NOW Go to the class website. Take out your Lesson 29 and Lesson 31 homework. If you did not do the homework do it now. Complete the sample tests for Lessons 29 and 31. Print it and submit it before the end of class. If you do not finish or complete this work and give it in it becomes your homework. AIM Reconnect with your work in this class. TODAY Lessons 29 and 31 sample tests. 1. Collect homework. Discuss what we will be doing between now and January 18th, the last day of classes. 2. Lessons 29 and 31 sample tests.. 3. Students questions. Homework: - Have your Scantron signed and returned tomorrow. - Complete and submit sample tests for Lessons 29 and 31.
Thursday, January 3	DO NOW Go to the class website. Take out your Lesson 29 and Lesson 31 homework. If you did not already submit it you will submit it today. Begin working on today's study sheet. AIM Understanding the major issues and concepts involved with Technology and Society. TODAY Technology and Society Study Sheet. 1. Collect Scantrons and other homework. 2. Technology and Society presentation and study sheet.. 3. Students questions. Homework: - Finish and submit your Lesson 29 (Web Content) and Lesson 30 (Technology and Society worksheet. - Catch up on all missing work. You are running out of time.
Friday, January 4	DO NOW Go to the class website. Take out your Technology and Society study sheet. You will submit it with other homework today. On the back of your study sheet make a list of three advantages and disadvantages of technology in our society. AIM Discuss issues involving Technology and Society. TODAY Technology and Society 1. Collect homework. 2. Technology and Society discussion and presentation.. 3. Students questions. Homework: - Complete the Lesson 31 Computer Safety and Ethics Study Sheet.
Week 17 January 7 - January 11, 2019 There is a test this Thursday, January 10th on Lessons 29 and 31. Make sure you do not fall behind in your assignments.
Monday, January 7	DO NOW Go to the class website. Take out your Computer Safety and Ethics study sheet. You will submit it with other homework today. If you have not completed this work complete it now. AIM Discuss issues involving Computer Safety and Ethics TODAY Computer Safety and Ethics 1. Collect homework. Scantrons, Study Sheet 30 and 31. 2. Computer Safety and Ethics discussion and presentation.. 3. Students questions. VIDEOS: IC3/Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics.wmv IC3/computer ethics.wmv IC3/Computer Ethics A Story.wmv Homework: - Complete the Lesson 31 Computer Safety and Ethics Study Sheet.
Tuesday, January 8	DO NOW Go to the class website. Open your file for the Lesson 31 Study Sheet, Computer Safety and Ethics. You will finish it and submit it today. Question: What is meant by "computer related safety" ? AIM Discuss issues involving Computer Safety and Ethics TODAY Computer Safety and Ethics 1. Collect homework. Scantrons, Study Sheet 30 and 31. 2. Computer Safehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU316Th4Oo8ty and Ethics discussion and presentation.. 3. Students questions. VIDEO: IC3/How to Avoid the Most Common Workplace Injuries.wmv Homework: - Study for the test we are having Thursday on Technology and Society and Computer Safety and Ethics. - Arrange your study tools. Know what they are and where they are. Tools include: website, sample tests/answers, study sheets. Bring them to class Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 9	DO NOW Take out your yellow folder and all your study material for Lessons 29 and 31. Review them and select questions and concepts for us to discuss today. You have a big test tomorrow. Get ready! AIM Get ready for tomorrow's test covering lessons about Technology and Society and Computer Safety and Ethics. TODAY Getting Ready! 1. Organize your study material. 2. Prioritize what you need to study first. 3. Get busy. Get ready! Homework: - Study for your test. Choose a study strategy that will assist you to do well. Remember that not to choose is to choose and that failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Good luck!
Thursday, January 10	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Take out your notebook and read through the questions and answers and study sheets for Lessons 29/30, and 31. You have a test today. Computers remain off. On your Scantron: 1. Your Name 2. Subject: Lessons 29 and 31 3. Date: January 10, 2019 4. Test No.: A, B or C 5. Period Number TODAY Exam: Lessons 29 and 31 1. Review your notes and homework. 2. When you complete the test (if there is time) you can begin preparing for your Certiport certification testing. Use the GMETRIX, GS4, Living Online TRAINING sessions. Homework: - Prepare for Certiport Testing. Does your account work? Do you know your ID and password? If not, create a new account and WRITE YOUR INFORMATION DOWN! - Use GMETRIX to prepare on your own.
Friday, January 11	DO NOW Sit in your designated seating. Go to your GMETRIX accout at www.gmetrix.net. Log in. Use your GMETRIX code to start a TRAINING session in LIVING ONLINE. AIM Using GMETRIX software to discover content area strengths and weaknesses TODAY Taking a GMETRIX software review exam / Preview Certiport Living Online Exam 1. Taking a GMETRIX review exam. 2. Preview of Certiport Living Online exam . 3. Discussion concerning major concepts. 4. Collect all owed work. VIDEO: IC3 Exam Demo.mp4 Practice questions on IC3 exam Module 3 Living Online 4-4.mp4 IC3 living online part 3 Practice questions.mp4 Homework: - Create and submit all work that you owe. This includes homework and class assignments. - Practice with GMETRIX. RESUME an already begun exam. You will not need an access code to do this. - MAKE SURE YOUR CERTIPORT ACCOUNT WORKS! Know your ID and Password. Do not waste time creating new ones on Monday! When you come to class Monday you will log into CONSOLE 8 and be proctored into your chosen exam, Living Online or Fundamentals.
Week 18 January 14 - January 18, 2019 This is the last week of Marking Period Three and this semester. The week will be devoted to Certiport certification testing and your preparation for it. If you owe any work for this marking period it is up to you to find out what it is, complete it, and submit it for credit.
Monday, January 14	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Log into your Certiport Account TODAY Taking a Certiport Computer Fundamentals test. If you passed the Computer Fundamentals you will take the Living Online exam. 1. Log In. 2. Take your test. 3. Analyze strengths and weaknesses. Homework: - Prepare for tomorrow's certification exam about Key Applications. - Use the analysis of the test you took today to prepare to take it again if you did not pass.
Tuesday, January 15	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Log into your Certiport Account TODAY Taking a Certiport Computer KEY APPLICATIONS test. 1. Log In. 2. Take your test. 3. Analyze strengths and weaknesses. Homework: - Use GMETRIX to prepare for Thursday's certification exam.
Wednesday, January 16	DO NOW Sit in your designated seating. Go to your GMETRIX accout at www.gmetrix.net. Log in. Use your GMETRIX code to start a TRAINING session in LIVING ONLINE or FUNDAMENTALS. AIM Using GMETRIX software to discover content area strengths and weaknesses TODAY Taking a GMETRIX software review exam 1. Review of the work we have done this semester. 2. Taking a GMETRIX review exam. 3. Analyze strengths and weaknesses. What must you do to pass your certification test? Homework: - Create and submit all work that you owe. This includes homework and class assignments. - Practice with GMETRIX. RESUME an already begun exam. You will not need an access code to do this. - MAKE SURE YOUR CERTIPORT ACCOUNT WORKS! Know your ID and Password. Do not waste time creating new ones.
Thursday, January 17	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Log into your Certiport Account TODAY Taking a Certiport Computer Fundamentals test. If you passed the Computer Fundamentals you will take the Living Online exam. 1. Log In. 2. Take your test. 3. Analyze strengths and weaknesses. Homework: - Prepare for tomorrow's certification exam about Key Applications. - Use the analysis of the test you took today to prepare to take it again if you did not pass.
Friday, January 18	DO NOW Take your assigned seat. Go to the class website. Download today's assignment file: What did I learn fall 2018 IC3.doc TODAY Reflection: What Did I Learn This Semester? What is next for you? 1. Go to the class website and download the assignment file. 2. Fill it out fully. Submit your work. 3. Analyze strengths and weaknesses. TODAY IS THE LAST CLASS OF THE SEMESTER. You are invited and encouraged to continue your pursuit of computer certifications. Even if you are not scheduled to take a computer class with Mr. Landy next semester you are invited to take certification exams. Coordinate with Mr. Landy and he will arrange for you to take whatever exam you choose. Good luck, and have a great spring semester!

Session / Lesson	Resource	Comment
Class Syllabus	Syllabus	Class syllabus and outline for this semester.
Class Groundrules	Groundrules	Please sign this and have a parent sign this, then return it to Mr. Landy.
Contract	Parent/Student/Teacher Contract	Parent/Student/Teacher contract
Why You Need A Notebook	Why You Need A Notebook Handout all about your need to keep a notebook and do homework. Make sure this is in your notebook.	click here or on the box to the right for an example illustraton.
Software Survey	Survey	Please print and fill out this survey about your computer use and knowledge and then return it to Mr. Landy.
Basic Computing Paradigm	Computing Basics: Input, Processing, Output	The first handout with the basic computing paradigm (input, processing, output).
Certiport	www.certiport.com	Certiport is the organization that administers the MOS and IC3 examinations. To take an exam you must first register online. Don't lose your account ID and password! (Put it on your phone.)
GMETRIX	www.gmetrix.net	Practice tests. Use the number associated with your computer station once inside your account.
Certification	What does an IC3 certification test look like? How do you take this test? How do you best prepare for it?	1. Work with your GMETRIX account. Learning how to use the training software mode. 2. Find out what you know and what you need to know. 3. Write the GMETRIX IC3 number in your portfolio. Don't lose it
GCFlearnfree .org	Computer Basics Basic Computer Skills Mouse Tutorial Typing Tutorial	There are many free websites that offer excellent computer skills training. GCFLearnfree is one of them. We will use the Computer Basics and Basic Computer Skills sections during this semester. It is advised that you become familiar with how to use these sites.
IC3 Sample Test	IC3-5 Pre-Assessment MS Word IC3 Pre-Assessment PDF	Pre-Assessment Computer Fundamental Questions
Computer Literacy Basics	Computer_Literacy.pdf	PDF file of the IC3 class text book.
IC3 Sample Test Video	IC3 Test Video Compter Fundamentals	Review this video. It shows you actual questions and answers you may find on the Computer Fundamentals certification test. You can stop and start the video by pressing the space bar on your keyboard. The video may take a minute or two to load.

Module 1: Computing Fundamentals
	Module 1, Lesson 1 Computers and Computer Systems	Presentation PDF Presentation Sample Test	Test Thursday, September 13
	Module 1, Lesson 2 Input, Output, and Processing	Presentation 4 Presentation 5 PDF Presentation Sample Test	Test Thursday, September 20
	Module 1, Lesson 3 Computer Protection	Presentation 4 Presentation 5 Sample Test	Test Thursday, September 27
	Module 1, Lesson 4 Computer Maintenance	Presentation 4 Presentation 5 Sample Test	Test Thursday, October 4
	Module 1, Lesson 5 Computer-Related Issues	Presentation 4 Presentation 5 Sample Test	Test Thursday, October 11
Review of Lessons 1-5 and Test on the first five lessons on Thursday, October 18
	Module 1, Lesson 6 Software and Hardware Interaction	Presentation 4 Presentation 5 Sample Test	Combined Test Lessons 6 and 7 Thursday, November 1
	Module 1, Lesson 7 Software Fundamentals	Presentation 4 Presentation 5 Sample Test
	Module 1, Lesson 8 Operating Systems	Presentation 4 Presentation 5 Sample Test	Test Thursday, November 8
	Module 1, Lesson 9 Windows Management	Presentation 4 Presentation 5 Sample Test	Test Thursday, November 15
	Module 1, Lesson 10 Operating System Customization	Presentation 4 Presentation 5 Sample Test	Here is a video to study Lesson 10 content Test Thursday, November 29

MOS and IC3 Module 2: Key Applications / Using Microsoft Office 2013
	Lesson 11 Exploring Microsoft Office 2013	Presentation Sample Test
	Lesson 12 Getting Started with Word Essentials	Presentation Sample Test
	Lesson 13 Formatting and Editing Documents	Presentation Sample Test
	Lesson 14 Sharing Documents	Presentation Sample Test
	Lesson 15 Working with Tables	Presentation Sample Test
	Lesson 16 Enhancing Documents	Presentation Sample Test
	Lesson 17 Working with Graphics	Presentation Sample Test
	Lesson 18 Getting Started with Excel Essentials	Presentation Sample Test
	Lesson 19 Organizing and Enhancing Worksheets	Presentation Sample Test
	Lesson 20 Creating Formulas and Charting Data	Presentation Sample Test
	Lesson 21 Getting Started with PowerPoint Essentials	Presentation Sample Test
	Lesson 22 Enhancing Presentations with Multimedia Effects	Presentation Sample Test
	Lesson 23 Getting Started with Access Essentials	Presentation Sample Test
	Lesson 24 Managing and Reporting Database Information	Presentation Sample Test
Module 3: Living Online (Networks and the Internet)
	Lesson 25 Network Fundamentals Communication Services	Presentation 4 ( PPTX) PDF Presentation 5 Sample Test	Test Thursday, December 6

Lesson 26 Communication Services Communications and Collaboration	Presentation 4 ( PPTX) PDF Presentation 5 Sample Test	Test Thursday, December 20
Lesson 27 Communications and Collaboration Using the Internet and the World Wide Web	Presentation 4 ( PPTX) PDF Presentation 5 Sample Test
Lesson 28 Using the Internet and the World Wide Web Web Content (sample test)	Presentation 4 ( PPTX) PDF Presentation 5 Sample Test
Lesson 29 Web Content Technology and Society (sample test)	Presentation 4 ( PPTX) PDF Presentation 5 Sample Test	Test Thursday, January 10 Technology and Society and Computer Safety and Ethics
Chapter 30 Technology and Society	Presentation 4 ( PPTX) PDF Presentation 5
Chapter 31 Computer Safety and Ethics (sample test)	Presentation 4 ( PPTX) PDF Presentation 5 Sample Test

David Pogue's Yahoo Tech David Pogue, The New York Times	David Pogue examines new technologies and breaking computer stories.
New York Times: Technology	Videos examining trends and current events involving technology.
www.howstuffworks.com, computers	How Stuff Works is a website devoted to explaining the science of the world we live in. This link lists links to specific computing topics. You can explore a variety of computer concepts on your own by typing COMPUTERS in the key words text box.
GCF Learn Free Tutorials	Excellent and easy to use free tutorials about computer related topics involving hardware, software, and how computers work.
The Week magazine The Week magazine / technology	A concise week of current events, including technology and business issues and stories. Use the search bar at the top of the screen. Use the key word "technology"
Google Search: computer videos	This is what comes up when you Google "computer videos." Lots to choose from.
PC Magazine & Computer Shopper	PC Magazine and Computer Shopper, where to go to research computer purchases

NOTEBOOK CONTENT
MP1 Notebook Rubric	MP2 Notebook Rubric	MP3 Notebook Rubric

Hardware	Dell, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Sony, Apple
Software	Microsoft, Adobe