Computing Fundamentals Module

Date 08/09 In Class Homework
M/T, 8/11-12
Check Seating Chart on table
Welcome - summer "escape" worship
Prayer
Complete Student info sheets (while checking passwords chosen)
Class overview & policies
Hand out books
W/Th, 8/13-14


Discuss IC-3 certification
Discuss technique
Do Key Champ typing - 1-min. timings
TM - show login procedure
TM A1.1-1.15 and WS

Read the first half of Ch. 7, up to pg. 119
Fri., 8/15

Do KeyChamp or MT Pro Lsn. 1
Complete WS for A1.1-1.15

Read the rest of Ch. 7, p. 120-133. Be ready for Ch. 7 Qz. (be able to answer questions on pg. 134-135)
Mon., 8/18
Picture Day - no classes
T/W, 8/19-20
Do Step-by-Step 7-5, p. 127
Review Ch. 7
Ch. 7 Quiz - matching!
MT Pro or KC Lsn. 2
TM A1.16-29 & WS (Qz. 1-2)
Review Sheet for Ch. 7/8 Test distributed that is next Mon/Tues.
Read Ch. 8, p. 137-151 "Changing Settings and Customizing the Desktop"
Th/F, 8/21-22

Ch. 8 Step-by-Step Exercises (done independently if time allows)
TM A1.28-1.36 and WS and Qz 1-3
MT Pro/KC Lsn. 3

Study for Ch. 7/8 Test that's Mon./Tues.
M/T, 8/25-26
Review Ch. 7/8
Ch. 7 & 8 Test
TM A2-2.11 WS (Qz in 2.7)
MT Pro/KC Lsns. catch up
Read pg. 3-15, Ch. 1, "Introducing Computers." Be ready for a quiz.
Bonus option: Make flashcards of all vocab. in Ch. 1 (list on pg. 3).
W/Th, 8/27-28
Ch. 1 Quiz
Skit/DVD: buying a computer
TM 2.12-2.18 and WS
MT Pro/KC Lsn. 4
Read Ch. 2, pg. 19-38 "Computer Hardware."
Be ready for quiz.
Bonus option: Make flashcards of all vocab. in Ch. 2 (list on pg. 19).
Fri., 8/29
Ch. 2 Quiz
TM 2.19-20 (no WS)
Begin studying from Ch. 1-3 Review Sheet for test next Thurs/Fri (review sheets distributed)
Read Ch. 3, p. 43-54, "Maintaining and Protecting Hardware."
Bonus option: Make flash cards of Ch. 3 vocab. on pg. 43.
Mon., 9/1
Labor Day - Enjoy the day off!
 
T/W, 9/2-3
TM A2.21-27 (Skip Qz 2-2) and WS
Dr. Hall or Halterman's presentation on Making a Wise Computer Purchase
Study for Ch. 1-3 Test, including terms (bonus matching page)
Th/Fri., 9/4-5
--Ch. 1-3 Test
--TM A2.28-35 "Application SW" to "Internet Programs"
--Computer Purchase Assignment handed out and discussed, due Sept. 29-30. Bonus of 10 pts. will be given if handed in by Sept. 15; 5 bonus pts. if in by Sept. 22.
Read Ch. 6, p. 93-106. Do end of chapter questions on pg. 107 For multiple choice, write or key the complete statement giving the correct term. For True/False, make false statements true.
M/T, 9/8-9
TODAY IS DEADLINE FOR TM WORKSHEETS FOR FULL CR.
--Write an analogy comparing some hardware component from Ch. 1 - 3 to something in your spiritual life, similar to examples read in class. Use a large font so it's visible from a distance. Enhance it with graphics, border, etc. Analogy directions handed out in class.
--TM A2.36-41 - "Utility Programs"
--MTPro/KC Lsn. 5
Read Ch. 4, p. 57-70 about "Computer Software." Be ready for a quiz.
W/Th, 9/10-11
Ch. 4 discussion and Quiz
MT Pro Lsn. 6
Complete Analogies - due TODAY
Read pg. 73-81 of Ch. 5, "Essential Computer Skills"
Fri., 9/12
25-min. video: "The Chip that Changed the World" and WS
Read the rest of Ch. 5, p. 81-91.
M/T, 9/15-16
*Chapter 5 Exercises 5.2-5.6 together, p. 79-85
*TM A2.42-44 (including Qz 2-3 with 32 questions)
MTP/KC Lsn. 7
Do Chapter 5 questions, p. 89-91. Write out complete statements for Mult. Choice and make false ones true, as before.
W/Th, 9/17-18
*Hand in Ch. 5 homework questions
*Read article in T-Drive on "Demystifying a Computer Purchase" by Mike McClung. Write a summary in Journal 1 of its main points. Hand in today.
*TM A2.45-52 and WS ("Information Encoding" through "Computer Networks")
*Ch. 4-6 Review Sheet handed out. Test will be next W/Th.
*Letters to IC-3 students' parents distributed - needed back by Thurs., 9/25. First IC-3 test is on Oct. 22/23.
Begin studying for Ch. 4-6 Test a week from today.
Fri., 9/19
TM A2.53-56 and WS ("Large Computer Systems" to "Troubleshooting Computer Problems")
Study for Ch. 4-6 Test
M/T, 9/22-23
Review Ch. 5
TM A2.57 (SKIP Qz 2-4) - A3.3 ("Files and Folders" to "My Computer" exercise)
MTPro/KC Lsn. 8
*Study for Ch. 4-6 Test
*Bring back IC-3 letters signed by parents if you plan to take them.
W/Th, 9/24-25
Hand in IC-3 letter to parents
Chapter 4 - 6 Test
TM A3.4-13 and WS ("View Types" to "Working with Files 3")
Read Ch. 9, p. 157-171
Fri., 9/26
SCHOOL PICNIC! May the best class win and all have fun.  
M, 9/29 for A/B/C
F, 10/3 for D
Computer Purchase Assignment DUE
TM A3.14-20 & WS (includes Qz 3-1 of 19 quest.)
Ch. 9 Exercises
Do Ch. 9 Questions, p. 172-173
T-Th, 9/30-10/2
ITBS Testing till noon - no class
M/T, 10/6-7
*Hand in Ch. 9 Questions
*TM A3.21-29 and WS and Qz 3-2
*MT Pro Lsn. 9
Read p. 177-184 of Ch. 10
Bonus Option: Make flash cards of Ch. 9 and 10 Vocab - due W/Th
W/Th, 10/8-9
(CAD for Hope on Thurs. p.m.)

Hand on bonus flash cards
TM A3.30-37 and WS
Proj. 9-2, p. 174
MTPro/KC Lsn. 10
*IC-3 review sheet for Comp. Fundamentals handed out for Oct. 22/23 test
*Ch. 9-10 Review handed out for Oct. 22/23 test

Read the rest of Ch. 10, p. 185-193. Do Ch. 10 questions, p. 194.
Fri., 10/10
*Ch. 10 exercises together
*Collect Ch. 10 questions
Do Module Review questions, p. 197-198, as directed in class, making false statements true, and writing out terms with correctly matched definition.
M/T, 10/13-14
*Hand in Module Review Questions
*PPt Review for Ch. 1-10 test
TM Test 1 (40 questions - 1st attempt only recorded)
MTPro/KC Lsn. 11
*Set up Certiport accounts for IC-3 testers
Study for Ch. 1-10 test, using review sheets for Ch. 7-8, 1-3, 4-6 along with the new Ch. 9-10 sheet
W, 10/15 (Fri. sched, noon dismissal)


*TM A3.38-43 (no WS) and Qz 3-3 (20 quest.)

Study for Ch. 1-10 test
M/T, 10/20-21
*Discuss IC-3 procedures
*PPt Review
*TM Test 2 and 3 (best score of 2 will be recorded - first attempt only)
Study for Ch. 1-10 test
W/Th, 10/22-23
*IC-3 or Ch. 1-10 book test
*Journal 2: Tell what you learned from Module 1 (Computing Fundamentals) that has been useful to you. Don't print yet.
*Last day to report any TM Qz scores for Module 1-Computing Fundamentals or hand in any worksheets for credit.
Read Ch. 23, p. 487-499. Do Review questions on pg. 499-500. Write out any false statements, making them true. Write out the multiple choice questions, with the correct answer included. Bonus option: Make flash cards for the 14 Vocab. terms on pg. 487.