2/26/10

Objective: improve the touch-system skill using the keyboard and keypad to input data (120.23.3.b)

Warmup: Open Warmup 2-19-10. Using only complete sentences with complete ideas, answer the following questions. Delete the questions.
MFMQ 1. Newspaper columns are straight on both sides; this is called F____ Justified/Aligned.
MFMQ 2. Printed communication within an organization (doesn't need to leave the building or go through the post office) is generally done by M___________.
MFMQ 3. Several formats (font, text size, bold, etc...) grouped together are called a S_______.

Assignment:
1. See instructions below for how to do Keypad drills.
a) Open a new Word document, and Save it as Keypad Drills.
b) Read the Instructions.
c) Go to Keypad.
d) Choose Lesson 1 - HomeRow (456)
e) Be sure to place your fingers in correct keypad position, and Choose Begin.
f) Key looking only at your screen; not the keypad.
g) When the lesson stops, hold down the ALT key and touch the PrintScreen key (upper right corner of keyboard). This will place a 'screen shot' in your copy/paste clipboard.
h) Place your cursor in your Word document from a) above.
i) Paste (Ctrl +V) the 'screen shot' into the Word document.
k) Go back to Keypad, this time choosing Lesson 2 - Homerow + 789.
Repeat e) thru k) above for Lessons 1 through 7, each time pasting the screen clip in your document. (omit lesson 8 for now) Save frequently!

2. Do Assignment 9, Doc. 1. Save into network folder, but don't print.

Have a Safe Weekend!

2/25/10

Objective: apply word processing technology (120.23.3)

Lecture: keypad entry

Warmup: Open Warmup 2-19-10. Using only complete sentences with complete ideas, answer the following questions. Delete the questions.
1. List four of the ten "Easy Ways to Keep Your Job" from yesterday's video. (Remember to place a comma in between items in your list; and include "and" before the last item in the list.)

Assignment:
1. Take your Word Processing unit test.
2. Do a KeyPad assessment; this will be graded only on following directions, not on speed.
a) Go to http://www.mrkent.com/tenkeytest/index.asp.
b) Drop down list and choose, Digits + Decimal-point
c) Drop down list and choose, Number of characters: 6
d) Drop down list and choose, Three minute
e) Drop down list and choose, My Keys Pressed
f) Do at least one timing to warmup; then do another timing and print the certificate; be sure to include your full name. Turn in on my laptop.

2/23/10 & 2/24/10

Objective: demonstrate productive work habits and attitudes (120.23.c.1)

Notice: Word Processing Test is postponed until Thursday.

Lecture: Show Employment Skills essay test score's MFMQ; Intro. Video

Warmup:
none today Do study previous warmups for unit test!

Assignment:
1. View "Ten Easy Ways to Keep a Job" video. If you are unable to watch the video, write a one-half page essay over one of the "Situations". Draw your poster on another sheet of paper, or on the back of the essay page.
2. Finish any unfinished work.

2/22/10

Objective: apply word processing technology (120.23.3)

Notice: Word Processing test tomorrow. Feel free to print off any warmups that you would like to take home to study.

Lecture: Printing Envelopes, Folding Letters, Stamp Placement, Delivery & Return Addresses

Warmup: Open Warmup 2-19-10. Using only complete sentences with complete ideas, answer the following questions. Delete the questions.
1. A _________ ___________ letter is from you, taking care of some type of business.
2. A _____________ letter is from a business and is generally on printed stationery with a letterhead.
3. A _____________ is used for printed correspondence within an organization, and needs no stamp.

Assignment: http://www.contactingthecongress.org/
1. Use the link above to find the name and address of your Congressional representative. Write a persuasive letter to your Congressional Representative addressing a concern (real or fictitious) of yours. These will not be mailed. Be sure to address them as "The Honorable ...". Which template (Business Letter, Personal Business Letter, Memo) will you use? Proofread for errors, and check for respectful "tone". Print the letter.
2. Highlight the Inside Address. Choose the Mailings tab, Envelopes button. Type your name and address in the Return Address area. Pick up your envelope from me. Draw a stamp on the front of it. Place the envelope in the printer CORRECTLY, as you will only have one each. Choose Print.
3. Sign the letter, Fold it correctly and place inside the envelope. Do not seal it. Turn in on my laptop.

2/19/10

Objective: apply word processing technology (120.23.3)

Lecture: report headers, inserting page #'s,

Warmup: Create a new Word document, name it Warmup 2-19-10. Using only complete sentences with complete ideas, answer the following questions. Delete the questions.
1. Sources cited in research reports are either entered as _____________, which are located at the end of the report, or _____________, which are at the bottom of each page.

Assignment:
1. Finish Assign. 10, Doc. 1-2. Do not Print.

2/18/10

Objective: apply word processing technology (120.23.3)

Lecture: report format, end notes vs. footnotes

Warmup: Open Warmup 2-12-10. Using only complete sentences with complete ideas, answer the following questions. Delete the questions.
1. Print your warmup; take a pencil and using the flat side create a rub of the envelope on the printer.

Assignment:
1. Do Assign. 10, Doc. 1-2) Due tomorrow. Do not Print.

2/17/10

Objective: apply word processing technology (120.23.3)

Lecture: no spacing, creating a list in a complete sentence

Warmup: Open Warmup 2-12-10. Using only complete sentences with complete ideas, answer the following questions. Delete the questions.
1. Why is there no xx for typist's initials on the Personal Business Letter format?
2. List three differences between the Business Letter and the Personal Business Letter format.

Assignment:
1. Pick up all graded papers. If your resume has my writing on it, redo and reprint; turn in on my laptop.
2. If you or your parents don't have a ParentConnect account on GradeSpeed, set one up. http://grsp.killeenisd.org/pc/ParentSignup.aspx?DistrictID=14906
2. Finish Policies, below. (Assign. 9, Doc. 4) Due Today. Do not Print.

A. Start a new Word file. Save as Policies.
B. Insert your name in a header.
C. Choose at least three of the following policies. State what the policy is and the consequences for not following the policy:
a) Late to Work
b) Absent from Work
c) Dress Code at Work
d) Employee Evaluations
e) Telephone Answering Procedures
f) Telephone Use for Personal Calls
g) Talking to Friends While at Work
D. Use landscape orientation.
F. Create a poster for each of the three policies you selected. Use appropriate clip art and an attractive font, size, and color to emphasize your policy.

2/16/10

Objective: apply word processing technology (120.23.3)

Notice: Employment Skills test next Tuesday

Lecture: no spacing, ParentConnect on GradeSpeed:
http://grsp.killeenisd.org/pc/ParentSignup.aspx?DistrictID=14906

Warmup: Open Warmup 2-12-10. Using only complete sentences with complete ideas, answer the following questions. Delete the questions.
1. Do you or your parents have a user account for GradeSpeed? If not, do you know the last four digits of your SS#?

Assignment:
Use ruled/lined paper for the Employer Skills unit test. In the heading, include your name, today's date (2/16/10), and my name. On the top line of the paper, include the title "Outstanding Employee Characteristics".

Consider the characteristics that an employer would expect in an outstanding employee. Write a one page essay stating your views over expected behaviors in the business work environment. What kind of behaviors will positively impact a person’s career and what will negatively impact their career? Be specific. Compare and contrast the behaviors expected in the workplace and those expected in the education environment. Neatness counts.

2/12/10

Objective: apply word processing technology (120.23.3)

Notice: Employment Skills test next Tuesday

Lecture: no spacing, ParentConnect on GradeSpeed:
http://grsp.killeenisd.org/pc/ParentSignup.aspx?DistrictID=14906

Warmup: Create a new Word document; name it Warmup 2-12-10. Using only complete sentences with complete ideas, answer the following questions. Delete the questions.
1. When is the best time to choose 'No Spacing'?

Assignment:
1. Do Policies, below. (Assign. 9, Doc. 4) Due Wednesday. Do not Print.

A. Start a new Word file. Save as Policies.
B. Insert your name in a header.
C. Choose at least three of the following policies. State what the policy is and the consequences for not following the policy:
a) Late to Work
b) Absent from Work
c) Dress Code at Work
d) Employee Evaluations
e) Telephone Answering Procedures
f) Telephone Use for Personal Calls
g) Talking to Friends While at Work
D. Use landscape orientation.
F. Create a poster for each of the three policies you selected. Use appropriate clip art and an attractive font, size, and color to emphasize your policy.

2/11/10

Objective: apply word processing technology (120.23.3)

Notice: Employment Skills test next Tuesday

Lecture: common errors: vertical centering, no heading in header, more than one page; minutes of business meeting

Warmup: Open Warmup 2-1-10. Using only complete sentences with complete ideas, answer the following questions. Delete the questions.
1. What are the steps to vertically center text on a page?
2. How do you get rid of a blank 2nd page in a Word document?
***Proofread, Print, and turn in on my laptop.

Assignment:
1. Finish yesterday's Assignment 7. Print the resume, ONLY!
2.Do Assignment 8, doc. 3. Do not Print.

2/10/10

Objective: apply word processing technology (120.23.3)

Notice: Employment Skills test next Tuesday

Lecture: Personal Business Letters, Resumes, formatting tables, grading assignments

Warmup: Open Warmup 2-1-10. Put today's date above your table.
1. Create a 20X20 table. Create the house below using at least 5 different shading colors. Remove all borders, and then create borders to outline the different parts of the house. When finished, turn off the gridlines on your table.

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Assignment:
1. Do Assignment 7, Doc. 1, 2, & 4. Due tomorrow. Print the resume, ONLY!