2008-2009 Computer Applications 7 & 8

Lesson Plan Overview (DC week)

Dear Substitute Teacher,

The goal of the week I'm away is for most students to learn 100% of the keyboard using Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor. Students will track and record their results daily. They have practiced group troubleshooting and know that they have a large roll in the responsibility for their Class/Teams success. There have been many students out sick that will need help and the students that were in class have been given the tools and guidance to be successful in this endeavor.

Please take attendance with the attendance sheets supplied in folders with respective period letters on them and put them in Corinne's box. Thank you so much for this extra burden that is placed on you!

Every day students will come into class and:

1. Log into their computers
2. Make sure everyone is able to connect
3. Take notes on the daily agenda on my class blog (updates to the lesson can be found there. www.mrribaudo.typepad.com)
4. Start Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor and the Secretary will record results. Friday's sample is in the folder. (class folders are in the top draw of the brown filing cabinet in the front of the classroom.)
5. Then they will proceed to their Ten Thumbs lessons (learning a new letter every other time they are asked)
6. Students should be given 2 minute stretch breaks every 25 minutes or so (if they don't take it seriously then you can omit.)
7. Remind them about the importance of proper Ergonomics positioning by saying Mr. Ribaudo wants to remind you to: "sit up straight, feet flat on the floor, monitor adjusted to the proper height, keyboard centered and arms symmetrical."
8. Last ten minutes of each class they can work on their speed and accuracy with a typing game in ten thumbs (they only time the typing games should be played.)

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**They should work quietly and be focused on completing 100 percent of the keyboard by the time I come back. Those who are finished should continue with the lessons and practice speed and accuracy. If it asks if they want to print out a certificate say no, when I get back we will.

**I have taught them to troubleshoot and handle most problems that come up. They are to sit in their assigned seats unless they can't fix whatever problem I can't foresee at this time.

**They should problem solve together and help each other when someone is stuck or has been absent or just needs help.

iMovie Project

Today you will receive a folder DUE back on THURSDAY in class.
Label:

• Class Group
• Name of Group Members
• Title of iMovie

The folder should contain in this order:

• Blueprint
• Detailed idea (that would include a detailed story idea and song
• Individual (each person in the group has to do one) project/group critique
• DVD (Dvd can be submitted at the end of the day on Thursday if you needed more time)

You will also receive a DVD to burn the iMovie on to hand in—I will assist you with this process. This is due by the end of school on Thursday.

iMovie will be graded on the requirements already presented (total 75 points):

• Title (5 points)
• Credits (5 points)
• Blueprint (5 points)
• Detailed idea (5 points)
• Following directions (naming, order, general directions, etc.) (5 points)
• Song (10 points)
• Images (10 points)
• Ken Burns effect (10 points)
• Creativity (10 points)
• Project critique (10 points)

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Today in Class we will be cleaning up our desktops:

1. Store everything (except the MacintoshHD) in a folder called LastnameEverything
2. Create a new folder called GroupLastnameFinal
3. Work in groups on Final prep

Last 5 minutes of class:
Questions and Answers

Da Daa Daaaaaaa!

iMovie group project begins!

I will be checking for your:

• detailed Blueprint
• Music
• Images

Order of production:

1. Load images into iPhoto and music into iTunes. (do not just drag images and music into iMovie!!!)
2. Next put images into your timeline WITHOUT Ken Burns effect. (Follow your blueprint: just simply layout your images without any editing in the timeline—this will help you see what needs to be done.)
3. Add music, listen once, but then uncheck the audio track so it doesn't distract you and everyone else. Editing music will be last!
4. Go back and work on individual movie clips—adding Ken Burns effect.
5. Cut, rearrange, EDIT your clips to make a smooth video.
6. Adjust/edit music.

You will be graded on meeting requirements: is everything included in the project folder, the quality of material in project folder, having a coherent 2-5 minute movie with a soundtrack, titles/credits, transitions, following instructions, meeting deadlines, individual project critique.

Successful completion of this project will help you learn and have a better understanding of: Applications—iTunes, iPhoto, iMovieHD, iDVD; working in groups and group dynamics; creativity; making fun projects with technology that can be used in any class in the future; organization, meeting deadlines, editing skills, PATIENCE, and so much more!

PowerPoint 2

QOD:

"Yes, but it's harder to do on a PC..."

—Sunny

Mr. Ribaudo: Sunny, didn't you say that you worked on it for an hour and a half last night?

Sunny: Yes, but it's harder to do on a PC...

That's fantastic!

Today finish up PPT 1 half of class after announcements.

1. Hand in folder (I will hand out) All necessary paperwork (Homework)—check blog if you don't know
2. All necessary paperwork: Outline, blueprint, HW term explanation, slide set.
3. Print slide set 9 per page—put in folder
4. Drop in drop box digital copy

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Group project? 3per?

PPT2
Music Video in PowerPoint—animation, fully automatic. Same foundation process.

Requirements:

1. Outline
2. Blueprint
3. Transitions/animations
4. Fully automatic—one click!
5. Music

Special Guests Friday!

As we know, we are leaving for DC in a couple of days. I thought I would take this opportunity to select a few students to facilitate class today. It will be a project in MS Word making a flier about our trip to DC using your particular subject matter from Government class.

We will find out the details from out guests. I will be observing from a students perspective. You as well as your guest facilitator will be graded on project completion. We only have this class that will be shortened by 5 minutes because of the sports rally.

Just be yourselves and have fun!

You will be graded so pay attention and work quickly.

PS
We will have a fantastic time in Washington DC if it went half as well as it did on Community service day! I had the pleasure of working with a great group that worked hard and accomplished much!

It's a Wrap

This is what needs to be concluded by the end of class on Wednesday (testing through a monkey wrench into the works):

About Publisher should be included in your project in the front/back matter. Will you have included it in your table of contents I wonder... Did you come up with a song list? Did you include any pictures or illustrations?

Hand in project folder:

1. TextEdit first page of book:you name is already on it.
2. About Publisher.
3. Hand drawn cover layout.
4. Digital cover layout printed.
5. library research typed.
6. project critique.
7. sample book 2 per page—print 1—16 (if you have back matter let me know)

Drop digital copy of book in my dropbox: GroupLastnameBook

Demo Day and Wrap

Demo and then we need to wrap it up. Monday we will be handing the project in and I will tell you exactly what needs to be included (digital and hardcopy) on Monday.

Demo:

• Navigation Pane
• Styles
• Book layout for printing

The order you should be working to complete

1. Sections and Chapters
2. Detail Formatting
3. Electronic copy of cover

Quote of the day:

"What, the homework is due on Monday..."

—Lindsay

Status Check

Okay, where are we at? I will be coming around to find out, answer questions and advise.

Book Project

• Cover check: Drawn Layout, electronic layout
• Chapter Formatting
• In depth formatting
• Illustrations
• Soundtrack
• Project folder Needs (so far): About Publisher,hand drawn book cover layout, electronic book cover layout, library research notes, project critique (due Monday)

Homework: project critique—one page due Monday.

New Blog Feature:
Quote of the day:

"Morning, it's just too early..."

—Haley

Checklist

The Substitutes will be taking pictures of classroom seating (so sit in your assigned seats!) They will also be looking around for students who are prepared with their class requirements. The Subs will not be giving out information about these tasks they will be doing for me...

Checklist:

Today you need to: (this needs to be completed before starting next step)

1. Make sure you are done with basic formatting—each chapter in its own section
2. Odd and even page setup with headers and footers for each
   
3. Page numbers correct
4. Remove extraneous page numbers
5. Justify all text
6. ***Should not be working on hand drawn layout of book cover!

Wednesday:
Continue: In depth formatting:

1. Chapter alignment
2. Font styles
3. Header footer styles

Then...

1. Download Cover sample Template below and print
2. **This was homework due today and needs to be stored in your project folder: Book cover layout (plan out book cover design) ON PAPER to be stored in your folder.
3. Design book cover in Word: Create a new document by using Book CoverSampleTemplate: Download

If there are any questions leave comments on the blog.
This work is to be done independently and quietly
Please help the subs by working diligently—they will let me know—don't worry about that...

Book Project

Today should allow us to finish the basic format.
Show the book I found over the weekend. Answer any questions you might have about today and Wednesday.

Wednesday I'm chaperoning a 7th grade trip and will not be at school.

In depth formatting and Front Back Matter: Fonts, margins, illustrations, book cover—drawing, soundtrack.

Wednesday:
Continue: In depth formatting and Front Back Matter:(see above)
Book cover layout (plan out book cover design) ON PAPER to be stored in your folder.
Design book cover in Word: Create a new document by using Book CoverSampleTemplate: Download