SBC Computing

L2 Word Processing - US111

2010-04-25T13:19:00.000-07:00

This is essential revision for the Resubmission of US111 - worth 5 credits.

THIS WEEK’S WORK:

Students should create A4 posters & cheat sheets (How to guides) to clearly explain:

a) Definitons of 4x keywords (word processing terminology), e.g. document retrieval, key principle of naming files, how & why to organize folders, what is a word processing

b) Describe 2x word processing FORMATTING techniques, e.g. paragraph alignment, bullet points / numbered lists / changing font styles

c) Describe 2x word processing EDITING techniques, e.g. Find/Replace, Spelling/Grammar check, insert automatic page numbers into the footer.

[NB Answers may use pictures / icons / screenshots but SHOULD CLEARLY SHOW USERS HOW TO DO THE ABOVE in sentences using specific accurate terms, e.g. naming the Standard / Formatting or Drawing Toolbars.]

More information is available on the Word Processing page of the SBC ICT class website: http://sites.google.com/a/sbcschool.com/ict/home/computing/word-processing

Homework / Extension Work:

Either use Word / Open Office or your Google Docs to complete the revision, tasks and assessments on http://www.reviseict.co.uk/lessons/word/

L2 COM - Health & Safety Booklet

2010-04-19T15:05:00.000-07:00

All level 2 Com students should complete the Health & Safety booklet by Friday of Week 1.

Next, design a poster for OSH on ergonomics.
This is a class competition. The best posters will be printed A3 in colour for wall.

Go to http://sites.google.com/a/sbcschool.com/ict/home/computing/word-processing for more information.

The booklet is at: http://sites.google.com/a/sbcschool.com/ict/home/computing/word-processing/Health_Safety_worksheet.doc?attredirects=0&d=1

The info to find is at: http://www.teach-ict.com/ecdl/module_1/workbook14/miniweb/index.htm

Year 10 - Web project

2010-03-31T21:58:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone,

The 10TEI class has research homework for their Animal project to create an interactive website for a Te Papa exhibit. The information sheet should cover your basic FAQs.

If you're not sure email me: mharrison.sbc.school.nz

regards

Mr Harrison

SBC Web Designers

2010-03-31T21:16:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

You can download from the J drive a booklet for the web design topic. If you've forgotten to bring your USB email me for a copy. It’s a large attachment so hopefully it will get through by email. I can't post a public link to it though because of copyright licenses etc.

There is more help available from:

http://sites.google.com/site/sbcwebsitedesign/home/html-css-tutorials-examples

This has links to a huge variety of tutorial websites.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

You will need to learn how to

1) Understand the HTML code tags – do the 10 exercises in the booklet Web Getting Started
(if that link doesn’t work he should go to http://sites.google.com/site/sbcwebsitedesign/home and look under “Free Downloads”)

2) Be able to create a simple website using a template

3) Be able to create a simple site using code only

4) Be able to create a simple site a web editing program (such as Dreamweaver or Kompozer)

SOFTWARE:

You can use Notepad for writing the code.

For a web editing program he can either:

a) download a free 30day trial of Dreamweaver & use the video tutorials on www.teach-ict.com

b) download a totally free copy of Kompozer from: http://kompozer.net/ and google some free tutorials

TASKS:

I want you to

1) complete the 10 basic HTML exercises (in the booklet Web Getting Started)

2) use further online tutorials (e.g. www.Notepad.com or www.w3schools.com )

3) Apply what you have learnt to create a basic site for Carrot Hills Donkey Sanctuary using following info:
http://www.ictcoverlessons.com/cover_lessons/websites/carrothills/carrothills.html

HOSTING:

You can save your work to a USB memory stick and bring it in to school or upload it onto the internet using free web hosting, e.g. the FTP account you may already have with Xtra or an alternative such as http://www.000webhost.com/order.php and choose a subdomain name to host it under.

You should also check out the free google sites you can set up with our SBCSchool.com Google Apps using your normal school login / password – then using their sitebuilder software:
https://www.google.com/a/sbcschool.com

I trust this is more than enough info to be going on with.

Any queries, email me at mharrison.ict@gmail.com or mharrison@sbc.school.nz

Kind regards

Matt Harrison

Computing / 11HR

St Bernard’s College

L3 PowerPoint work

2009-10-28T15:50:00.001-07:00

All Y13 Level 3 computing students are taking US5940 Planning PowerPoint Presentation,

The files you need to complete the PowerPoint work are available here.
Use the online videos to help too!

You need to have practiced sufficiently by Week 4's assessment!

Don't forget 3/4s of the assessment is showing design planning and evaluation. Get cracking!

L2 Integration Unit 2791

2009-10-28T15:42:00.000-07:00

All L2 Computing students,

You can get the learner booklet and exercise files for US 2791 from here.

The Assessment will start in Week 4. Get cracking guys!

8 Tech - Wk 8 H/W - What is the best web design program?

2009-09-07T12:40:00.000-07:00

Hi 8 Tech,

your Wk 8 homework this week is to complete Page 10 of your Web booklet to find out the best way to make a website.

Use the link to find reasons for / against.

http://reviseict.co.uk/ks3/8.2/website_creation.shtml

Homework booklets need to be upto date and handed in for checking tomorrow.

:)

Software Freedom Day - Sun 20th Sept

2009-09-01T17:05:00.000-07:00

Software Freedom Day is an annual, global celebration of this and an opportunity to showcase developments in open source technology.

This year's celebrations in Wellington are happening on Sunday 20th September at the Town Hall and Michael Fowler Convention Centre, from 9am to 5pm.

Anyone can come along, and it's free! (Koha always appreciated)

What can your student's expect?

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We'd like to see more children discovering and exploring free and open source software, so we've designed two special programmes of activities this year: one for older students and one for younger children.

Younger children can have fun exploring the famous little green machine from the One Laptop Per Child programme. There will be plenty of OLPCs to go around and they are really great fun to use – for kids of all ages.

Older students will have a chance to try their hand at programming, pick up some free software or talk about what they are already doing with free and open source applications, like Blender. They'll also get to chat with some of the people involved in making free software, to ask questions and even find out whether a career in free software is something to aim for.

SFD09 is a relaxed family event with plenty going on, including a hackfest, installfest, a makerfest, barcamp and techtalks. There will be food and refreshments provided.

You can find out more about the day by visiting the Software Freedom Day website:

http://www.softwarefreedomday.org.nz/

What do we need you to do?

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Please distribute and encourage students/parents to register at

http://www.softwarefreedomday.org.nz/Register

For more information about the event, please get in touch with Jayne Wallis, mailto:jayne.wallis@lifebox.co.nz

Web Class Objectives - Wk 6-7

2009-09-01T05:31:00.000-07:00

Hi Y8 Web Designers,

This week I have a challenge for you. I want you to complete these Learning Objectives:

Setup your Gmail & email Mr Harrison to confirm
Setup your blank Google site + post / email the link to Mr Harrison
Join / Follow this class blog here on blogger.com

HINT: Use the PowerPoint instructions attached to help you. Visit the sample site to get ideas.

Email: mharrison.ict@gmail.com

You can add comments to say what you liked about the lesson.

P.S. Your homework was to do P1-7 of the web booklet for research.

Spreadsheets Games & Revision Updates

2009-08-27T15:32:00.000-07:00

Check out ReviseICT.co.uk to use their online revision games:

http://reviseict.co.uk/ks3/7.4/index.shtml

Plus I've also updated the links on our main website:
http://sites.google.com/site/sbcwebsitedesign/home/spreadsheets

Have fun

Mr H

Y8 TECH - HTML Homework

2009-08-11T21:21:00.000-07:00

Y8 Web Designers:

You were given a paper copy of a HTML Quiz to research your answers.

Go to w3schools.com and take the interactive HTML Quiz.
There's no time limit and you will get a mark out of 20.

You will be tested on this later in Term 3.

:)
Mr Harrison

Online help

2009-08-09T14:40:00.001-07:00

The SBC Website Design online help is growing with a range of great links to resources, video tutorials and even FREE software.

To find out more visit:

http://sites.google.com/site/sbcwebsitedesign/

Y13 Homework

2009-08-09T14:27:00.001-07:00

Develop Your Idea
This week you homework is to develop your concept (big idea) and designs for your video game. Your class presentation will identify a number of points:

Working title?
Purpose? (Fun? Learning?)
Genres or styles of game?
Hero (person? Animal? Thing? Abstract?)
Villians? Boss Characters?
Aims? Tasks? How to characters move?
Levels & obstacles?
Basic look & feel?

Remember it's not enough to just describe it in simplistic or limited terms, "it's a shooter".

Look at other games examples and resources: