2006 Computer Applications

Presentation Ideas from Your Peers - Block 4

List a new skill or idea you gained from watching one of your peers presenting their PowerPoint Project. Your comment could relate to the PowerPoint software or the presenter's style or technique. Be sure your comment is unique. Read the existing comments first.

Example:
I learned from Joanne Cool that fading out each bullet as you click on the next bullet helps keep the audience's attention focused on the bullet I am currently discussing.

Presentation Ideas from Your Peers - Block 3

List a new skill or idea you gained from watching one of your peers presenting their PowerPoint Project. Your comment could relate to the PowerPoint software or the presenter's style or technique. Be sure your comment is unique. Read the existing comments first.

Example:
I learned from Joanne Cool that fading out each bullet as you click on the next bullet helps keep the audience's attention focused on the bullet I am currently discussing.

Least Favorite Thing - Block 4

Tell me the what you liked the least about this course. It could be something in general or specific. It could be anything. Your suggestion on how to improve it would be great. Remember - I have feelings, but I truly appreciate constructive criticism. :)

Least Favorite Thing - Block 3

Tell me the what you liked the least about this course. It could be something in general or specific. It could be anything. Your suggestion on how to improve it would be great. Remember - I have feelings, but I truly appreciate constructive criticism. :)

Most Favorite Thing - Block 4

Tell me the what you liked the most about this course. It could be something in general or specific. It could be something you learned or the way we did something or whatever.

Most Favorite Thing - Block 3

Tell me the what you liked the most about this course. It could be something in general or specific. It could be something you learned or the way we did something or whatever.

Show us your BLOG!! - Block 4

1. Comment to this Post with the information below.

Example:
Name: Mr. Turton
BLOG Topic: Old Computer Applications
URL: http://turtoncompapps.blogspot.com/

1. After a while visit this site again and go to someone elses Blog.
2. Comment to their Post.
3. Comment here again to tell us which one is your favorite Blog.

Example:

My favorite Blog is Nicole's. It is about our Middle Eastern struggle and can be found at www.blogger.com/blahblahsoforth

Show us your BLOG!! - Block 3

1. Comment to this Post with the information below.

Example:
Name: Mr. Turton
BLOG Topic: Old Computer Applications
URL: http://turtoncompapps.blogspot.com/

1. After a while visit this site again and go to someone elses Blog.
2. Comment to their Post.
3. Comment here again to tell us which one is your favorite Blog.

Example:

My favorite Blog is Nicole's. It is about our Middle Eastern struggle and can be found at www.blogger.com/blahblahsoforth

Internet Dangers - Block 4

The purpose of this post is to advise other students about a specific internet danger that you have researched and are familiar with. For full credit include the types of information shown in hte example below. You could even copy and paste the example, then replace my info with your own.
Read the other comments and make your's original.

EXAMPLE
Danger: Criminals use computer technology to obtain large amounts of personal data such as passwords or even banking information.
Prevention: Do NOT respond to "spam" ­ unsolicited E-mail ­ that promises them some benefit but requests identifying data, without realizing that in many cases, the requester has no intention of keeping his promise.
Source: Dept of Justice Website. URL is:
http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html#What%20Are%20The%20Most%20Common%20Ways%20To%20Commit%20Identity

Internet Dangers - Block 3

The purpose of this post is to advise other students about a specific internet danger that you have researched and are familiar with. For full credit include the types of information shown in hte example below. You could even copy and paste the example, then replace my info with your own.
Read the other comments and make your's original.

EXAMPLE
Danger: Criminals use computer technology to obtain large amounts of personal data such as passwords or even banking information.
Prevention: Do NOT respond to "spam" ­ unsolicited E-mail ­ that promises them some benefit but requests identifying data, without realizing that in many cases, the requester has no intention of keeping his promise.
Source: Dept of Justice Website. URL is:
http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html#What%20Are%20The%20Most%20Common%20Ways%20To%20Commit%20Identity

Show us your BLOG!! - Don't comment here any more. Sorry to those who already did. Please comment again according to your Block.

1. Comment to this Post with the information below.

Example:
Name: Mr. Turton
BLOG Topic: Old Computer Applications
URL: http://turtoncompapps.blogspot.com/

1. After a while visit this site again and go to someone elses Blog.
2. Comment to their Post.
3. Comment here again to tell us which one is your favorite Blog.

Example:

My favorite Blog is Nicole's. It is about our Middle Eastern struggle and can be found at www.blogger.com/blahblahsoforth

EXCEL TIPS - Block 4

Create a comment that explains a tip you have for other students who are learning and using EXCEL.
Here are the guidelines:

• Make it original.
• Read the comments that already have been posted.
• Make sure your tip works.
• Before your click on Publish, minimize this window and test your own tip.
• Take your time.
• Proofread your comment and check for grammar.
• Use complete sentences.
• Keep it simple.
• If your tip requires multiple steps, list them separately with enough detail.
  

Follow the example below to meet the minimum expectation.

Example: Tip - Copy and Paste a cell's formatting only.

1. Click on the cell you want to copy the Formatting for.
2. Right click and choose Copy.
3. Click on the cell(s) you want to copy the formatting to.
4. Choose Edit - Paste Special from the Standard Tool Bar.
5. Choose Format Only and OK.

EXCEL TIPS - Block 3

Create a comment that explains a tip you have for other students who are learning and using EXCEL.

Here are the guidelines:

• Make it original.
• Read the comments that already have been posted.
• Make sure your tip works.
• Before your click on Publish, minimize this window and test your own tip.
• Take your time.
• Proofread your comment and check for grammar.
• Use complete sentences.
• Keep it simple.
• If your tip requires multiple steps, list them separately with enough detail.
  

Follow the example below to meet the minimum expectation.

Example: Tip - Copy and Paste a cell's formatting only.

1. Click on the cell you want to copy the Formatting for.
2. Right click and choose Copy.
3. Click on the cell(s) you want to copy the formatting to.
4. Choose Edit - Paste Special from the Standard Tool Bar.
5. Choose Format Only and OK.