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

LAB: Learning Style Inventory

• 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
  

LAB: Windows XP: Steps to Success Online Workbook-Quiz 1 Due

• 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

LAB: Windows XP: Steps to Success Online Workbook-Quiz 2 Due

Week 4
(Sept. 22- Sept. 24)

• 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.

LAB: Windows XP: Steps to Success Online Workbook-Final Quiz 3 Due

• 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

LAB: GO! with Microsoft Office Word 2003 Brief Textbook Assignment-Read Chapter 1-Do Objectives 1-5 and Activities 1.1-1.13 (p.4 - p.31)

• 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/572Quiz2008.htm)
• Microsoft Word: Parts of Microsoft Word Window;
• Using Toolbars;
• Computer Uses Assignment-Practice Exercise 2;
• Textbook Assignments; Student Folder

LAB: Catch up on Textbook Assignments.

• 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

LAB: Word 2003 Brief Textbook Assignment-Read Chapter 1-Do Objectives 6-9 and Activities 1.14-1.21 (p.33-p.51) Turn in the Concepts Assessment (p.55-56) to the Instructor.

• 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

LAB: GO! with Microsoft Office Word 2003 Brief Textbook Assignment-Read Chapter 2-Do Objectives 1 & 2 and Activities 2.1-2.12 (p.84 - p.106)

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

LAB: GO! with Microsoft Office Word 2003 Brief Textbook Assignment-Read Chapter 2-Do Objectives 3-6 and Activities 2.13 - 2.27 (p.109 - p.136) Turn in the Concepts Assessment (p.140-141) to the Instructor.

Week 10
(Nov. 3- Nov. 5)

• 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/PowerPoint/PowerPoint2002/ppttips2002.html)

LAB: GO! with Microsoft Office Word 2003 Brief Textbook Assignment-Read Chapter 3-Do Objectives 1 -3 and Activities 3.1-3.9 (p.172 - p.187)

Week 11
(Nov. 10 - Nov. 12)

• Midterm (2 parts);
• Review of Midterm;
• Work on Lab Assignments

• 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.

LAB: GO! with Microsoft Office Word 2003 Brief Textbook Assignment-Read Chapter 3-Do Objectives 4 - 7 and Activities 3.10-3.24 (p.192 - p.223) Turn in the Concepts Assessment (p.228-229) to the Instructor.

Week 13
(Nov. 24- Nov. 26)

• 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;
  

LAB: Catch up on Textbook Assignments.

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

LAB: Catch up on Textbook Assignments.

Week 15
(Dec. 8- Dec. 10)

• Final Project PowerPoint Presentations Due-Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008
  
• Burn All Projects on CD to take home.

Week 16
(Dec. 15- Dec. 17)

• Final's Week-Make up of any assignments
  (Hours & Assignments must be completed by December 17, 2008)
• Final Project Presentations Scheduled on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008 (1-2pm)
• Final: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 (10:30-12:30)