Thanks for checking in. We are off and running in all of my classes in the 2nd semester. Here is an update on each class.
My Introduction to Programming class recently completed their beginning unit on Small Basic. We learned basic programming concepts such as variables, decision making, and looping. Students completed a final project for Small Basic by making a first person role playing game. Students worked in pairs to complete the game, publish it online, and link it to their Wikis. Check them out. (You will need your student to log you in.) We are also listening as students present their games to the class. We have moved on to the next stage of the class where students are learning programming concepts using Visual Basic 2010 Express. We will be using this program for the majority of the semester.
My Intro to Computer class has completed its first pass through Microsoft Office 2007. We completed units in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. We have also learned how to save documents as PDF files upload them to an online drop box and link them to their own Wiki page. (You will need your student to log you in.) We are currently do a BIG project call the Web Traveler Project. Students have $7000 and seven days to take a trip anywhere in the world. Along the way, they will have to not only thoroughly research their vacation destination, but complete documents in all of the Office programs. Ask your student where they are vacationing! After this project, we will be diving back into Office to learn more skills in Word, Excel, PPT, and Access.
My Desktop Publishing class has finished up learning all about Photoshop CS4 and Illustrator CS4. They have watched a lot of movies, learn a ton of techniques, and created some very cool designs. Check out their design Wikis to check them out. (You will need your student to log you in.) We will be beginning a unit on Logo design. We will not only study logos, but students will create personal logos for themselves and for teachers at Sparta.
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