Computer+Applications

toc Computer Applications > **1****:** an act of applying: //**a**// //(1)//**:** an act of putting to use  //(2)//**:** a use to which something is put <newapplications for old remedies> //(3)//**:** a program (as a word processor or a spreadsheet) that performs one of the major tasks for which a computer is used.
 * 1) **Application - a word we hear as "download our app"**

Google Docs
Follow the link for details and guidelines YOUR FORMS

Operating Systems:

 * 1) Pre test orally
 * 2) Lesson: watch videos and take notes using the Google Docs - worksheet
 * 3) Post Test Post Assessment on OS

Digital Citizenship:
>> Video: [|__http][|:] [|//][|youtu.] [|be/zNtII_7Dk58__]
 * 1) Digital Footprints: Student Guide (Google doc)
 * 2) Living in a Digital World

File Extensions:
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 * 1) [|File Extension Activity]

Word Processor:

 * 1) Lessons and Details

Spreadsheets
Excel and Google Docs Spreadsheets: Excel [|Pre-Assessment]

More really awesome tools! http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/

Wikispaces:
Our Class Wiki Site Your job is to:
 * 1) Create your own page which will be your digital portfolio for this class. Tag it with your name.
 * 2) Need to have: at least one link to another website: school, go edu star, my wiki, bottom line it is your choice
 * 3) Upload and insert at least one document - I suggest the form you made, also the Lyrics creation, one can even use the picture we took with Jing and embed it!!!
 * 4) Use a widget like the table of contents; ask for clarity in class if you aren't sure. I would rather show you then describe it length here! Thanks.

**Presentations:**
**1-Presentation - detailed directions and helpful tutorials** **Skills to learn and improve include:**
 * 1) Using PowerPoint to make a strong point
 * 2) Adding appropriate animations and videos making MASTER SLIDES
 * 3) Linking slides, and adding hyperlinks
 * 4) Importing slides
 * 5) Printing slides in different formats to fit the job
 * 6) Saving slides in a picture format and importing into another application like Movie Maker

Publisher:

 * Introduction of Publisher 2013: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mtRMoE5uUI
 * Make a brochure; about you
 * @https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMZWBZxKvFY
 * Critic of brochure design
 * @https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN8rTOQuzrY
 * Example:[[file:Make a Brochure.pub]]

Movie Maker:
The goal is to create a 30 second clip that tells a story. The story is your choice.


 * While you are building this you will learn a few things!
 * When finished I would like to see a list of 10 pointers. Things that could help you or another person in the near future.


 * Resources:**

Movie Maker Videos and tips

@http://download.cnet.com/windows/video-editing-software/

__QUESTIONS to answer?__


 * 1) There are specific things your must do to use this program effectively and efficiently. What are they?

HINT how and where you save you pictures - tell me the best practices.


 * 1) How can you make an "automatic movie", when would this be handy?
 * 2) Can you time the slide show with music? Can you choose a verse or a chorus instead of the whole song?
 * 3) what would be helpful to do before making a movie? How would you plan it?

Access:
Access It - Go here! :)

**Objective:**

You will learn to communicate effectively while using computer applications such as a word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation tools.

**Links for supplemental assignments**


 * 1) Word - Book
 * 2) Word - Online
 * 3) Excel
 * 4) Power Point
 * 5) Publisher
 * 6) Google Docs
 * 7) Access
 * 8) Technology Poster