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FRIDAY---MARCH 2ND
Send Mrs. Ferris (me) and email tell me what you are working on as your learning project and what you have accomplished up to this point!

Must be sent before the end of the hour.

All work for the Lessons can be found on the new Academy Site:
Lessons

We have to move forward:
Going into this semester, we knew there would be some ups and downs. We are working on some projects but with the large number of students and the lack of fixable issues in the building it has been hard.

You have all done a great job of helping with the software installation and getting the labs ready. Many of you have volunteered for projects and that is wonderful.

Starting this week, everyone is going to have a course plan (that they pick) as well as weekly activity points. We have a couple "projects" with Mr. O'Donelle and with MME/ACT for small groups to work on in the coming weeks. You are going to divide your time because the course plan you choose and the actitivies. Both these things together will help me to figure out the grade you earn.

Your course plan choices are:

Word 2010 (Will and Trevor MAY NOT do this) PowerPoint 2010 Excel 2010 Publisher 2010 Photoshop (CS2)--(Liam and Richard MAY NOT do this) Server 2008 (this one is challenging since it will be new material)

Please tell Mrs. Ferris by the end of class today what you want to work on. You will be getting points for completing this simple task.

Course to complete:
Right now I am NOT giving a deadline but you should be working, plan on 1 per class period that we are working. These are programs you will be expected to know WELL for almost any job you might get.


 * 10281 What's New in Word
 * 10282 What't New in PowerPoint
 * 10294 Beginning Word
 * 10295 Beginning PowerPoint
 * 10386 PowerPoint

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Week of November 7th

 * Monday--Go to [] and read up on the job available in IT. Then go to [] and see what career you are interested in. Try different things. Read what it says. Email me with what you think you want to do and what you have to complete to do it.

Week of October 31st (needs to be completed by the end of the week)

 * Message to class--I know this last 9 weeks has been crazy but understand that the inventory and wiring fixing has made a huge difference. We are just around the corner from the launch of the Microsoft Academy. Next week you will each be picking your first area of "study"/focus. I will be completing them along with you and we are shooting for 100% of you to be certified before the end of the semester. That means it is time to get to work. People not using time wisely will not earn a good grade for the semester.
 * For now we need to get back into focus. The assignments to do this will test your internet skills and your ability to use your time wisely.
 * You can complete them in any order but they must be complete and emailed when done (don't use LIVE.com since it is still not working correctly).
 * Assignment #1--Complete the Web Hunton computer basics. You need to complete all questions from 1-25
 * Assignment #2--Complete the Web Hunt on cleaning computers. You need to complete the questions 1-9

October 25th Message--
Sorry guys, Abby is sick so I am home with her. Couple things:
 * 1) Be nice to the sub
 * 2) Check out Google Chrome, it should now be installed for you!
 * 3) If you have any inventory to enter in, put it into EXCEL and email it to me so I can put it on the master list
 * 4) Amber, Kasey, Eric and Alex--Show the rest of the class the new wiki. Everyone should check it out and offer suggestions
 * 5) Work on something quietly
 * 6) Please shut down the computers and push in the chairs and try and make the room look nice so I won't be stressed tomorrow!
 * 7) Thanks for being such a great class

Inventory List
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October 4th

 * First, we are hoping to have the Microsoft Academy up and running sometime this week. I know with Homecoming and all the fun this week brings, things will be interesting but we are going to see what we can do. In an effort to make sure we get the most of the program and what it offers to everyone, you will be expected to work on it for at least one full class period per week. You will have the option to work more but you must use at least one class period.
 * We are going to start a school wide project to get things moving quicker in here and to help cut down on the Tech department's load
 * In order to do this, we need to get things cleaned up. As many of you noticed in the open computer labs, wiring is a mess and often not consistent. So, it is time to come up with a way that things are to be done.
 * There will be three main groups for this project:
 * Cleaning up of wires/organizing wiring/wire wrapping to cut down on mess (most hands on)
 * Photographing of wiring and connections for reference of NON tech people (middle hands on--requires different configurations)
 * Instructions for troubleshooting and hookup (this is writing and directions)
 * There will also be 1 addition group working on connection/plug in areas in the classrooms--This is going to require moving in and out of classrooms so very mature behavior, quiet mouse like movements, quick, efficient
 * We are going to begin planning on Tuesday and begin work on Wednesday.
 * I am also waiting on a couple more inventory sheets from the labs, please make sure your group sent in ALL your information

October 3rd

 * Check out []
 * Go to []
 * Complete the activity
 * Answer this question: Why is it important for school and this class specifically to know how to use Google efficiently?
 * Email your assignment to ferrer01@southredford.net (from either your personal email or from Live.com)

September 29th

 * Skills test!
 * Go to []
 * Click TAKE A TEST
 * Take the test
 * Ask Mrs. Ferris to come over to grade it.
 * You must have below 10 errors to earn credit (if you have more-Try it again!)
 * Go to []
 * Choose 2 lessons to complete (must be 4 or higher)
 * Look through the lesson and complete the activity at the end of the lessons
 * Print your final product out (with your name on it)

September 27th
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September 20th

 * Computer Lab Inventory
 * As you work through the labs enter the information into the Spreadsheet on the Sky Drive

September 15th

 * Skills Test part 1
 * Use a scantron (pen or pencil is fine, we will be checking them together)
 * Only do 30 mulitple choice questions, we will do the other parts later

September 8th/September 9th


 * You are going to need to create a 250-300 word biography for all of us to get to know you
 * This biography should include:
 * Information you think is important to who you are (Name and Nickname)
 * What your short term goals are
 * What your long term goals are
 * What do you want to be when you grow up?
 * Any other information
 * You will also be including a picture for us
 * Use the word count feature in Word (Mrs. Ferris will show you where)
 * SKILLS CHECK: Using your Live.com account, email your biography to Mrs. Ferris!