Module 1
| Date | Assignment | MyItLab/Class | Group | Assessment |
| Aug. 24 | Orientation; complete information form; welcome | |||
| Aug. 26 | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MbQ1tpEhsc (files and folders) | |||
| Aug. 28 | Begin Scavenger Hunt Group Activity
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| Aug. 31 | Scavenger Hunt
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| Sept. 2 | Work on Project 15a with the class. Webmail (.ppt) and Webmail with attachments (.ppt) Read Chap. 9, Project 15b, to prepare for 15B in the next class. |
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| Sept. 4 | 15a will be worth 5 bonus points if you complete it in MyItLab. Deadline for bonus will be Sept. 11 due to problems wiith MyItLab. Course No. is CRSABE8-209614; for instructions on How to obtain a passcode click here. Introduction to 15b |
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| Sept. 7 | Holiday | |||
| Sept. 9 | E-mail practice (receive and reply to e-mail) |
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| Sept. 11 | Complete Project 15b by 11:15 p.m. in MyItLab (change in due date) |
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| Sept 14 | PowerPoint Project due by 9:30 a.m. Send as attachment to wcctroeger@gmail.com. Upload to Resources folder in Laulima. Instructions Template will be sent via e-mail. |
Registering in MyItLab
You will need to have a access code to complete the assignments in MyItLab. . Think about an 8-character password with at least one number and one alphabet in the code. For example, mark2day meets the criteria. It has 8 characters and includes at least one alphabet and one number. Here's another: b9999999. This is not as good, but it would meet the criteria. You need to have something that you can easily recall. Instructions on obtaining an access code.
Preparing Your Home Computer
Be sure to follow the steps in MyItLab to prepare your computer. You will need to download certain programs in order for your computer to work with MyItLab. Article on DPI.
Outcomes
Learning Outcome 1
Use UH Webmail to send and receive attachments
Use Laulima to locate class assignments and to check calendar
Complete MyItLab projects using Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access software over the semester
Learning Outcome 2
Use the operating system (Vista) to create folders and manage files
Use the operating system to sort and find/search for files
Use operating system to manage resources such as the printer
Be able to log-in and shut-down a computer
In-class Activities
- Introduction to PowerPoint presentation software
- Participate in class activity on file management. Complete the file management exercises in class.
- Introduction to Webmail (UH Webmail) Using Webmail (PPT)
- Introduction to E-mail attachments (PPT)
- Introduction to uploading a file to Laulima Resources folder
Homework
When you work at home, it is highly recommended that you read the project in the textbook and view the Expert Demonstration Document for the project before you attempt 15a Project-based Training. You may also start on 15b. There will not be enough time in class to complete all of the assignments.
Assessments
Create a PowerPoint presentation, save it to a specific location, upload to Laulima, and send it as an attachment to wcctroeger@gmail.com. This assignment is due on September 11 by 11:15 p.m.
Other References
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- Operating System
- File Management
- Chap. 1, partial
- Chap. 15
- Chap. 1, partial
- Chap. 2
- Chap. 3
- Chap. 4
Module 3
- Chap. 1, partial
- Chap. 5
Module 4
- Chap. 7
- Chap. 16
Module 5
- Final Project
- Self-Reflection
- Final Exam
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