Introduction to Computers

1st Trimester

Instructor: Mr. Gee rgee@lbusd.k12.ca.us


Each assignment will receive a grade of A, B, C, D, or F.  Mr. Gee will assign each grade points.  For instance, A= 4 pts., B= 3 pts., C= 2 pts., D= 1 pt., and F= 0 pts.  The final grade for this class will be based on the average points of the following assignments.  Assignments may be redone before the end of the trimester for a higher grade.

Skill: Keyboarding
Applications: UltraKey

Instructions: Demonstrate keyboarding proficiency by taking a three paragraph timed test (Skill Check).  There will be nine lessons that need to be completed by the end of the trimester.  At the end of each lesson is a Skill Check.  At the end of a week, Mr. Gee will record the performance for a particular Skill Check for a grade.  You can re-do each Skill Check for a higher grade before grades are turned in at the end of the trimester.
Skill Check 1 is due on September 14, Skill Check 2 is due on September 21, Skill Check 3 is due on September 28, Skill Check 4 is due on October 5, Skill Check 5 is due on October 12, Skill Check 6 is due on October 19, Skill Check 7 is due on October 26, and Skill Check 8 is due on November 2.


Skill:  Setting margins, inserting a header, indenting paragraphs
Application:  Microsoft Word
Text:  Original
Margins:  Top -- 2"; bottom, left and right-- 1"
Font:  Times New Roman, 12 pt.
Spacing:  Double

Instructions:  Type a two-paragraph essay about yourself.  In the first paragraph, write a brief biography about yourself and your family. In the second paragraph, describe what your goals are for this school year and what you hope to learn and accomplish in this class.  Be sure to insert a header at the top of this essay.  Turn in a hard copy of this essay to Mr. Gee for a grade.
    Mr. Gee will be grading on spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and how interesting your essay is.

Skill:  Setting margins, inserting a header, indenting paragraphs
Application:  Microsoft Word
Text:  Original
Margins:  Top -- 2"; bottom, left and right-- 1"
Font:  Times New Roman, 12 pt.
Spacing:  Double


Instructions:  What is the best day you have ever spent with your family? Think about the best day that you ever spent with your family. Think about reasons that made it the best day ever!
    Write a paper telling about the best day you ever spent with your family. Include at least three reasons in your paper that explain what made it the best day. Be sure to use specific details to support each of your reasons. Use vivid (lively) verbs and adjectives to make your paper interesting to read.
    Be sure to insert a header at the top of this essay.  Turn in a hard copy of this essay to Mr. Gee for a grade.  Mr. Gee will be grading on spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and how interesting your essay is.

Skill:  Setting margins, inserting a header, indenting paragraphs
Application:  Microsoft Word
Text:  Original
Margins:  Top -- 2"; bottom, left and right-- 1"
Font:  Times New Roman, 12 pt.
Spacing:  Double

Skill:  Setting margins, inserting a header, indenting paragraphs
Application:  Microsoft Word
Text:  Original
Margins:  Top -- 2"; bottom, left and right-- 1"
Font:  Times New Roman, 12 pt.
Spacing:  Double


Skill:  Sending an electronic letter
Application:  Internet Explorer (netmail.lbschools.net)
Text:  Original

Skill:  Setting margins, inserting a header, indenting paragraphs
Application:  Microsoft Word
Text:  Original
Margins:  Top -- 2"; bottom, left and right-- 1"
Font:  Times New Roman, 12 pt.
Spacing:  Double
You will be given two paragraphs to key during the last 10-15 minutes of class.  You will be graded on the following points:
  • Accuracy of the text;
  • the correctness of the margins;
  • the correct spacing;
  • the correct font and size;
  • and your name and Quiz #1 in a header.
The paragraph will be from Century 21 75 Years Keyboarding & Information Processing (6th Edition), page 52 (19E*7 Speed Check). Key the paragraphs with the following settings:
  • Margins:  Top -- 2"; bottom, left and right-- 1"
  • Font:  Times New Roman, 12 pt.
  • Spacing:  Double
When you are through keying the text, go back and check for spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and indentation of the paragraphs.  Save the quiz and print it out for Mr. Gee to correct for a grade (You don't have to ask for permission to print for this quiz).

Skill:  Page orientation, drawing toolbar, line tool, rectangle tool, oval tool, text boxes

Application:  Microsoft Word

Text:  Original

Margins:  Top, bottom, left, and right margins all 1”

Font:  Times New Roman (12 pt.)

Page Orientation:  Landscape

Instructions:  Your task is to draw an accurate map of our library.  Be sure to include where the entrance of the Library is, and use text boxes to label the following areas and objects:

  • The tables;
  • the bookshelves and the different genres of books they hold;
  • the computers;
  • the circulation desk;
  • and the Reading Corner.

Don’t forget to put a header at the top of your map with your name and the assignment number.

 Application:  Microsoft Word

Text:  Keyboarding and Information Processing, page 65, Skill Building 25D *13, Speed Building (the two paragraphs at the bottom of the page)

Margins:  Top (2”), bottom (1”), left and right (1”)

Font:  Times New Roman (12 pt.)

Spacing:  Double

Instructions:  Key the two paragraphs from the above text.  You have until the end of the class period to complete these paragraphs.  You will be graded on the following:

  • Accuracy of the text;
  • the correctness of the margins;
  • the correct spacing;
  • the correct font and size;
  • your name and Quiz #2 in a header.

When you are through keying the text, go back and check for spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and indentation of the paragraphs.  Save the quiz and print it out for Mr. Gee to correct for a grade (You don't have to ask for permission to print for this quiz).  Mr. Gee will pick up your quiz from the printer and correct it for a grade.

 

Skill:  Page orientation, drawing toolbar, line tool, rectangle tool, oval tool, text boxes

Application:  Microsoft Word

Text:  Original

Margins:  Top, bottom, left, and right margins all 1”

Font:  Times New Roman (12 pt.)

Page Orientation:  Landscape

Instructions:  Your task is to draw an accurate map of our newly refurbished Computer Lab.  Be sure to include where the entrance of the Lab is, and use text boxes to label the following areas and objects:

  • Each computer workstation;
  • the laser printers;
  • the white board and new projection screen;
  • the cabinets for the loaner clothes;
  • the offices of Ms. DiFilippo, Ms. Carsten, Mr. Gee, Ms. Smith, Ms. Lanaghan, and Ms. Lall;
  • and the cabinets which separate Ms. Lall's desk from the Computer Lab.
Don’t forget to put a header at the top of your map with your name and the assignment number.

 Application:  Microsoft Word

Text:  Keyboarding and Information Processing, page 71, Skill Building 28D *8, Speed Check (the two paragraphs at the top half of the page)

Margins:  Top (2”), bottom (1”), left and right (1”)

Font:  Arial (12 pt.)

Spacing:  Double

Instructions:  Key the two paragraphs from the above text.  You have until the end of the class period to complete these paragraphs.  You will be graded on the following:

  • Accuracy of the text;
  • the correctness of the margins;
  • the correct spacing;
  • the correct font and size;
  • your name and Quiz #3 in a header.

When you are through keying the text, go back and check for spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and indentation of the paragraphs.  Save the quiz and print it out for Mr. Gee to correct for a grade (You don't have to ask for permission to print for this quiz).  Mr. Gee will pick up your quiz from the printer and correct it for a grade.

 Application:  Microsoft Word

Text:  Keyboarding and Information Processing, page 77, 30C*15, Speed Building:  Guided Writing (the two paragraphs at the top half of the page)

Margins:  Top (2”), bottom (1”), left and right (1”)

Font:  Arial (12 pt.)

Spacing:  Double

Instructions:  Key the two paragraphs from the above text.  You have until the end of the class period to complete these paragraphs.  You will be graded on the following:

  • Accuracy of the text;
  • the correctness of the margins;
  • the correct spacing;
  • the correct font and size;
  • your name and Quiz #4 in a header.

When you are through keying the text, go back and check for spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and indentation of the paragraphs.  Save the quiz and print it out for Mr. Gee to correct for a grade (You don't have to ask for permission to print for this quiz).  Mr. Gee will pick up your quiz from the printer and correct it for a grade.

Skill: Understanding of Copyrights and related legal issues
Applications: Internet Explorer and Microsoft Word  
Text: Copyright Kids
Situation:  Christina lends her "Hannah Montana 2" CD to Mr. Gee.  Mr. Gee takes the CD home and downloads all of the songs from the CD onto the hard drive of his iMac at home.  Mrs. Gee then downloads the songs from their iMac onto her iPod Nano and plays them in her van so that the Gee kids can sing along with Hannah Montana.

Task:  In your own words, write an five- paragraph essay (introduction, 3-paragraph body, and conclusion) that addresses the following questions:

  1. What is copyright and what is its purpose?
  2. What is copyright infringement?
  3. What does “Fair Use”mean?
  4. What does the “First Sale Doctrine”mean?
  5. Has Christina violated any copyright laws?  Why or why not?
  6. Has Mr. Gee violated any copyright laws?  Why or why not?

Your essay should be in your own words and free from spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors.  Plagiarism, the use of another person’s words without the person’s permission, WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!  Those who choose to use others' words will have their essays returned to them for revisions.

Margins:  Top 2”; bottom, left and right—1”

Font:  Times New Roman, 12 pt.

Orientation:  Portrait

Spacing:  Double

Go to http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/English/essay/index.html to see how a 5-paragraph essay is organized and an example of a 5-paragraph essay.

 Application:  Microsoft Word

Text:  Keyboarding and Information Processing, page 79, 31C*15, Speed Building:  Guided Writing (the two paragraphs at the top half of the page)

Margins:  Top (2”), bottom (1”), left and right (1”)

Font:  Trebuchet MS (12 pt.)

Spacing:  Double

Instructions:  Key the two paragraphs from the above text.  You have until the end of the class period to complete these paragraphs.  You will be graded on the following:

  • Accuracy of the text;
  • the correctness of the margins;
  • the correct spacing;
  • the correct font and size;
  • your name and Quiz #4 in a header.
When you are through keying the text, go back and check for spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and indentation of the paragraphs.  Save the quiz and print it out for Mr. Gee to correct for a grade (You don't have to ask for permission to print for this quiz).  Mr. Gee will pick up your quiz from the printer and correct it for a grade.

Computer Lab Hours

Monday through Friday-- Middle School Lunch

Mondays and Wednesdays-- 3:30 to 4:30 after school





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