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Below you will find information about projects, homework, readings, tests, and quizzes you will be expected to complete. In addition, you will find resources to help you complete the assignments, including study guides, instructions, examples, links, and more. It is your responsibility to keep up with what is on this site, and how well you monitor the site will be reflected in your grade. Remember, this is a computer and media class, and you are expected to use each in your studies.
   

Resources,

Links, Help

Reading

Assignments
n Basic Media Concepts n New Wonder No. 5: The Internet

n Johann Gutenberg

n PC Ancestor Under the Sea

n Shortcut Keys

n Google's New Web Browser

n YouTube Sets Up Screening Room
 

n Digital Library Surpasses 1 Million Books

n Presidential Hopefuls Make MySpace Pages
 

n China Passes U.S. in Number of Internet Users

n  Latest Internet Gold in Asia
n Researchers Put Tongue in Control of Devices
n Could Crazy Technology Save the Planet?
n Sex Offenders on MySpace
   

Vocabulary

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Projects,

Homework, Other Assignments

     

Assignment

Number
Brief Description
Resources
   
01
 The Impact of Computers on Lifestyle: You will write an essay evaluating the impact of computers on the way we live. Your goal is to demonstrate what you ALREADY know about Microsoft Word. n  Computer Impact Essay Guidelines
03
 Complete the Little Red Riding Hood Exercise as directed. Your task is to (1) download the Word document, and (2) duplicate exactly the sample document by (3) following exactly the written instructions you have been given. If something does not make sense, it is YOUR responsibility to ask for help.

n  Little Red Riding Hood Exercise

n  Little Red Riding Hood Sample

n  Little Red Riding Hood Directions
05
 Complete a Personal Narrative. Include at least one photograph and a sidebar.

n  Personal Narrative Instructions

n  Personal Narrative Example

07
 Complete Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Project

n  PB & J Directions

n  PB & J Student Sample

09
 Complete The Tortoise and the Hare Exercise as directed. Your task is to (1) download the Word document, (2) duplicate exactly the sample document by (3) downloading the picture and following exactly the written instructions you have been given.

n  Tortoise and Hare Exercise

n  Tortoise and Hare Picture

n  Tortoise and Hare Sample

n  Tortoise and Hare Directions
11
 Complete the My Daily Routine Project as directed.

n  Daily Routine Instructions

n  Student Example

13
 Complete the Clip Art Editing Project as directed. n  Clip Art Editing Project
15
 Research — How to Do Basic Research n  Instructions
17
 Research — How to Evaluate a Web site n  Instructions
19
 Research — Advanced Techniques n  Instructions
21
 Complete Table Project One — Introduction to Tables n  Table Project One — Introduction
23
 Complete Music Artists Compare & Contrast Table

n  Music Artists Table Sample

n  Music Artists Table Instructions
25
 Complete Content Area Table

n  Example

n  Instructions
27
 Complete Monthly Menu

n  Example

n  Instructions
29
 Complete Brochure Project

n  Example

n  Instructions
31
PowerPoint Presentation 1: Minimum of six slides; your presentation will include pictures and some special effects (sfx).

n  PowerPoint 1 Planning Guide

n  Story Board Examples  01  02  03
33
 PowerPoint Presentation 2: Minimum of 16 slides; your presentation will include music and will be completely automated.

n  Example

n  Instructions
35
 Interactive PowerPoint: Your PowerPoint will include all previous elements; in addition you will include hyperlinks and interactivity.

n  Example

n  Instructions
37
 Excel Spreadsheet — Introduction to Working With Cells and Data

n  Example

n  Instructions

39
 Excel Spreadsheet — Turning Data Into Charts and Graphs

n  Example

n  Instructions

41
 Excel Spreadsheet — Tool for Interactive Communication

n  Example

n  Instructions

43
 Microsoft Publisher Project — Creating Marketing Materials

n  Example

n  Instructions

45
 Microsoft Publisher Project — Yearbook Cover

n  Example

n  Instructions
A
 The Media — A Brief History  
B
 Evaluating the Influence of Today's Media — Fairness and Accuracy  
C
 Evaluating the Influence of Today's Media — Influence on Culture  
D
 Visit two of the six Web sites listed to the right. Explore what is there; be sure to take notes. When you have finished your investigation, write a brief summary of what is on two of the sites and explain why each site might be a useful resource. Next, describe the way in which the sites are similar and different. You may type your response, but save it on your flash drive: DO NOT DROP IT IN THE DROP BOX. Project Details.

n  The Smithsonian: Science/Tech

n  EMCSD

n  NASA

n  Los Angeles Times

n  La Opinion

n  Fox News

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