CSIS 572

Assignments

• Course Syllabi (Green Sheet);
• Course Requirements;
• SEC;
• Course Agreement;
• Lab Rules;
• Grading Policy;
• Using the Mouse & Keyboard-Mouserobics Exercise;
• Windows XP Tour

• Computer Fundamentals: Windows XP Basics Slideshow;
• Start Up & Shut Down;
• Overview of the Windows XP Desktop; Parts of A Window-Category View Handout;
• Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop;
• Creating a Folder;
• Using a Floppy Disk;
• Using a Flash Drive;
• Windows XP Introduction;
• Internet Introduction
  

• Windows XP Introduction: Review the Parts of a Window;
• Window Controls-Minimize, Maximize, Close, Move & Size- with the mouse and the keyboard shortcuts
• Using Scroll Bars; Elements of the Windows XP Desktop Handout;
• E-mail Assignment-Practice Exercise 1
• Windows Shortcuts to Success

Week 4
(September 20- September 22)

• Windows XP Introduction: Using Menus-Using the Start Menu Handout;
• Using the View Menu-Changing the View of the Window Handout;
• Using the Help and Support function;
• Using the Search function
• Word Processing Introduction: Microsoft Word: Creating a file (name.doc) and saving it on your floppy disk.

• Windows XP Introduction: Review Window Controls-Maximize, Close, Move & Size;
• Switching Between Windows;
• Using Menus-Submenu & Dialog Box;
• Changing the Desktop;
• Playing a Game;
• Using the Calculator;
• Playing an Audio CD;
• Playing a Video
• Internet: Email Basics Slideshow; Netiquette

• Windows XP Introduction:
• Using a Dialog Box;
• Components of a Dialog Box-ellipsis, text box, list box, drop-down list box, option button, check box, command button, and tab;
• Selection Letters;
• Close a Misbehaving Window
• Quiz 1 (http://hhh.gavilan.edu/jmaringer/572Quiz2010.htm)
• Microsoft Word: Parts of Microsoft Word Window;
• Using the Ribbon; Keyboard Shortcuts for Microsoft Office Word
• Computer Uses Assignment-Practice Exercise 2;
• Textbook Assignments and Resources; Student Folder

• Microsoft Word: Creating a Simple Document;
• Inserting Word Art;
• Inserting ClipArt;
• Creating a Flyer Assignment-Practice Exercise 3
• Internet Introduction: Using the Internet Explorer browser, Getting Started on the Internet Handout

• Microsoft Word: Creating a Calendar;
• Creating a Table; Creating a Calendar Assignment-Practice Exercise 4
• Internet Introduction: Using a Search Engine; Search Engine Quick Check
• Downloading an Image

• Microsoft Word: Copy & Paste Functions;
• Undo & Redo Functions;
• Copying & Pasting Assignment-Practice Exercise 5 & Exercise 6

Week 10
(November 1 - November 3)

• Presentation Graphics Introduction: Powerpoint Introduction;
• Final Project Introduction-My Story Demonstration; Start My Story Project;
• Add Title Slide;
• Apply Design;
• PowerPoint Quick Tips Page (http://hhh.gavilan.edu/jmaringer/PowerPoint2007/ppttips2007.html)

Week 11
(November 8 - November 10)

• Midterm (2 parts);
• Review of Midterm;
• Textbook Assignments and Resources
  

• Powerpoint: My Story Project-Add Bulleted Text-What Do I Look Like Slide-Take a Digital Picture;
• My Hobbies Slide-Add ClipArt;
• My Strengths Slide; Things That May Surprise Me Slide
• Powerpoint: Bring in your favorite picture to scan;
• Bring in your favorite song to convert to audio file.
• Insert Picture File into What Do I Look Like Slide.

Week 13
(November 22 - November 24)

• Powerpoint: My Story Project-My Family Slide-Using an Organizational Chart;
• My Class Schedule Slide- Using a Table;
• My Favorite Sounds Slide;
• My Favorite Video Slide-Insert Video from Gallery;
• My Favorite Photo Slide-Add Picture from a Scan;
  

• Powerpoint: My Story Project-Add Transitions;
• Add Custom Animations; Add Music to your Presentation
  

Week 15
(December 6- December 8)

• Final Project PowerPoint Presentations Due-Wednesday, December 8, 2010
  
• Burn All Projects on CD to take home.
• Catch up on all Lab Requirements & Textbook Assignments.

Week 16 Finals Week
(December 13- December 15)

• Final Presentations scheduled on Monday, December 13, 2010 (10:30am-12:30pm)
• Finals Week-Make up of any assignments
• (Hours & Assignments must be completed by December 15, 2010

Address of this page is http://hhh.gavilan.edu/jmaringer/csis572assign.html
Last updated September 1, 2010
For questions or comments, please contact Jane Maringer-Cantu at jmaringer@gavilan.edu

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