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Agenda – 9/09/2013/ Monday

Howard J Rattliff, Jr. –

Principles of Technology - Course # 130227200 -

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Legend:

Instructor

Class

Individuals

Assignment/ Discussions

SME = Subject Matter Expert

Unit 07 Agenda

<Monday>, <Sept 09>, Rm 219 - On CampusDress: Business Casual

   

Start End Topic/Discussion Teacher /Instructor Duration

Time

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Counter

1:25 1:30 Meeting Final Checks (and Dial in - Not Applicable) Howard Rattliff0:05 0:00

1:30 1:35<< CLASS BEGINS >> -- Welcome - Introductions of

any /Guests?

Howard Rattliff0:05 0:05

1:35 1:40 Class Roster (1st 10 minutes of Class Howard Rattliff0:05 0:10

1:40 1:45 Unit Agenda for Today & Logistics Howard Rattliff0:05 0:15

1:45 1:50Review of Last Class - Key Notes or Learning

Objectives / CLASS QUESTIONS??

Howard Rattliff

0:05 0:20

1:50 2:10Class Syllabus Overview (draft hand out) / Class

Input Key Projects or Assignments

Howard Rattliff

0:20 0:40

2:10 2:25Computer Applications Lab 1. Intial Setup etc 2)

User Log on and Excel Worksheets

Howard Rattliff0:15 0:55

2:25 2:30Next steps and assignments (Unit 8)

Assignments Reminder / Next Class Look-Ahead

Howard Rattliff

0:05 1:00

   

1. Assignment -- Review and Study Key Words List 2. Identify upcoming assignment where this class might help you.

     

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Review Notes from Previous Lecture and Feedback:

1. Speaking the “Language of Technology” is part of being considered an industry professional.a) To be credible you have to know the terms and know how to use them.

It’s expected.

b) Find a few sources and build some habits of 1) reading to stay informed and 2) applying and practicing your skills..

2. Handed out the draft Syllabus and discussed non credit assignmenta) Review the syllabus/discuss with parent/guardian

b) Note any questions for discussion on Monday

c) Think about opportunities to apply skills in this class to other major upcoming assignments or projects.

3. Reviewed log in and began to Navigate Excel Workbook/worksheets

a) Created or added new worksheets

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Class Syllabus Review / Assignment ( no grade)

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Principles of Information Technology (One-Half to One Credit). (a) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades 9-10. (b) Introduction. Students develop computer literacy skills to adapt to emerging technologies used in

the global marketplace. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace environment. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the information technology environment.

(c) Knowledge and skills. (1) The student demonstrates the necessary skills for career development, employability, and

successful completion of course outcomes. The student is expected to: (A) identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors that enhance employability and job advancement

such as regular attendance, promptness, attention to proper attire, maintenance of a clean and safe work environment, appropriate voice, and pride in work;

(B) identify and demonstrate positive personal qualities such as flexibility, open-mindedness, initiative, listening attentively to speakers, and willingness to learn new knowledge and skills;

(C) employ effective reading and writing skills; (D) employ effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills; (E) solve problems and think critically; (F) demonstrate leadership skills and function effectively as a team member; (G) identify and implement proper safety procedures; (H) demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical responsibilities in relation to the field of

information technology; and (I) demonstrate planning and time-management skills such as project management and

storyboarding. Ref: TEA - §130.271. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Information Technology. The provisions of this subchapter shall be implemented by school districts beginning with the 2010-2011 school year. Source: The provisions of this §130.271 adopted to be effective August 23, 2010, 34 TexReg 5934.

Principles of Technology 2013-2014

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Syllabus Discussion – Key Points

ASSIGNMENT - NO GRADE.

1. Review draft and we will discuss on Monday 9/9/2013 class.

2.Think about some of your upcoming assignments in other classes. We can consider integrating elements so that this class helps you with your assignments ( powerpoint presentations/ papers or scientific data).

Work Smart >> I will ask for ideas (from a few students) how you might want to integrate some of the technology skills into other classes. You can work as group and see what the most beneficial projects might be for several of you that have an upcoming common assignment

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3.0 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. After completing this class, you will have an understanding of be able to apply the: The key skills commonly used and applied in the technology field of

information technology Key elements of planning and technical communications that are needed for

success in technology fields Elements of how to work effectively as an individual or on a team on

assigned tasks and projects How to use common application software and be aware of industry history

and trends and common practices/terms and standards

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Month Topic Assignments Due Date

1Technology Overview and PC

Environment /Hardware / Software Industry

Class Objective Instructor/Student Background

o Personal Interest in Technology? Why and what level are you? Hardware Demo (what is in computers?)

o Component Parts (HD/memory/ power supplies/ I/O boards etc Classroom exercise – What is your level 1-5? Software Types of Software – Application Programs Excel/ Powerpoint Uses of computer technology (class demo) of a Data Sort Exercise

o Computer Performance and Speed ( Measuring Machine vs Human)o Data Tables

Sources of Technology Information and news *

Aug 30

2

Excel Data Tables Computer protocol Understanding the Data

Environment and Application of Information

Key Feature of Excel Tables (defaults/ new/ naming them and linking to navigate them)o Using a table to load or look up values

Copy and Paste Objects (to powerpoint,etc) Password and privacy settings for tables Login and Log off Procedures Add menu buttons to worksheet links Keyboard / Mouse I/O Devices - Short Cuts Student Notes Review (EXTRA CREDIT POINTS)#1* Quiz#1 Review Take Quiz# Q-1-#1- Key Terms and Definitions* Data Gathering (Surveys/Scales) Comparative Data and Presentation Methods

Sept 30

Section 5.0 Course Schedule – Look Ahead:

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Weekly Assignments WorksheetsFriday 9/06 Microsoft Excel TABLE: lecture on purpose and use of table as data structures Date

DueTimeSpent

Assignments/ Instructions

Handed out course syllabus (Preliminary- Mr Randy Horton has reviewed key elements) This is a draft only. – Review and we will discuss on Monday 9/9/2013 .

PC Log in / Excel1. Common data structures – tables, text string, objects2. Data types ; numerical, alpha numerical, text, 3. Lecture on Tables and Use of Tables in Excel4. If we can all access the computer (logon assigned) we will open one of our main Apps - Excel

and perform some basic function in Excel such as Navigation of tables; buttons and other nav features.

1. 2.

1. ______

2. ______

Additional Handouts

Draft Syllabus and Weekly Assignment Worksheet

Materials Needed for Next Class

1. Spiral Notebooks for Class notes. – used for capturing key terms and class notes from each lecture. Each lecture should be dated and reflect key terms and or concepts used in the lecture for the student to review.

2. Flash drive or memory stick ( 4 GB) - for use in capturing lecture notes and work sample (eliminated by instructor) I will post lectures on my UME website in pdf

Suggested Parent Involvement/Role

1. Review student’s notes taken during each class. I will periodically ask a student to show me his or her notes taken for a day. Extra credit will be awarded if they have taken good notes. I ask each student to take notes on each exercise or lecture. In college note taking is a very important skill and critical determinate of success in college.

Reminders/ Notes 1. Review course syllabus and discuss with parents as appropriate. 2. Think about how the things you will learn in this class can improve your performance in other classes ? Powerpoint

presentations / Word docs and use of Excel to graph and improve scientific data presentation. Discuss ideas on Monday 9/9 - No Grade assigned to this.

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Class Exercise !!

1. Basic Navigation 2. The Language of Excel Workbook and Worksheets

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Computer Usage /Log in -Username and Passwords!!!

Student Log-in information is available Today!!! The official class rosters are in WebSmart are still in work but Mr Shafer has

assigned both user id and initial passwords to each student in our class. Please thank Mr Shafer!!!

User id = is all lowercase and consist of alphanumeric characters ( 1st letter of 1st name & lastname & last two digits of year of your High School graduating year (e.g. for 2017 > 17) For example: Using an If/then construct: If “Luc Tucker” then , “username= ltucker17” , “ not Luc “

Initial User Password = the mixed case 1st letter cap “P” and then all lowercase & current year as in “Password2013”

Final Password = Alpha-numerical characters. Once you log in the system will ask you to reset your password to one you can remember Please manage your password. Do not share it with anyone. Please remember it at all times.

Mr Shafer EMPHASIZED awareness of 2 items: 1. employee IT policy in the Teacher Handbook,

2. go over the Student IT usage policy in the Student Handbook prior to the use of any district technology.

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1. Application Program is Microsoft Office – 2010 is what we are using as the application environment.

In Excel 2010, the maximum worksheet size is: Worksheet = a Table of Data (we discussed a Table). Data in Rows and Column ( Table Dimensions is max number of Rows x max number of Columns) e.g 18 x 4 was used for our class table sorting exercise. Id#/First name /lastname/ Rank Order by Lastname.

1,048,576 rows by 16,384 columns. Work Sheets (Sheets) in a workbook Limited by available memory (default is 3 sheets); Max # of Open workbooks Limited by available memory and system resources.

a) New versions available (office 2013) older versions – 2007/2003/ office xpb) Home and Student versions - $139 /Business versions - $219 / so-called professional

versions - $399 and Subscription versions -$99 for one year (then renew) etc. c) Office 356 is new workgroup or office (distributed license server cloud version)

The PC - Assessing or evaluating where you are now ??

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Powering Up the PC - Class Protocol 1 (rules/etiquette observed )

1. Go silently and orderly to computers- and sit down. Any PC will do.

2. Look for power on /off for Display or Monitor - Turn on Monitor

3. Look for power on /off button on Desktop – Turn on Computer

Results: Default USER Log on screen appears

Note: When Mr. Shafer assigns you your user id and temporary Password we can begin your initial Log on (will ask you to change your password to something more secure). Save that pwd and use it to log in in the future.

4. As mentioned earlier we are waiting on the enrollment system to feed Mr Shafer the information to generate user id, etc - Expected Mid Sept ( 1 to 2 weeks max ) (we are 1st on the list.

CLASS EXERCISE:CLASS EXERCISE:

Reverse Step and Turn off equipment approximately 10 minutes before endof each class.. Don’t Forget.

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Element of Speaking the Language of Technology

Microsoft EXCEL !!

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The Excel Workbook (multiple worksheets)

Worksheet names (default qty is 3)

Active Cell

Column letters

Row numbersColumn Cell selector (the intersection of Column and Row)

Sheet tabs

Formula BarName box

(identifies active cell)

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