Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Design a digital footprint that you would want to have 10 years from now


Design a digital footprint that you would want to have 10 years from now…

1. Write a paragraph: (at least 5 sentences, proper WORD formatting)

Taking in to consideration the profiles we just looked at, if you were to apply to be a host or hostess of a popular tv show that will take place 10 years from now, what would you want your profile/digital footprint to look like?  What type of awards or degrees would you want to have? What newspaper articles would you like printed with your name on it?  What did you do to earn this article about you?  Will there be pictures of you posted? What will the pictures be of? 


2. Create a fake face book page/profile:

 What will your face book page look like (even if you do not have one today- pretend you do 10 years from now)


Include on your profile:

Networks you belong to:
Relationship status:
Studied where:
Lives in:
Born:
Interests:

Groups:

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Pre/post TEST


Pre/Post test

You will be taking a pre test to see where you are in your knowledge of technology and your computer skills. Don’t worry if you do not know how to do most of them.  It’s ok.  That’s why you are taking this class!!!  Follow the instructions for EACH section.   YOU DO NOT NEED A LOG IN!!  JUST START TYPING! IT IS TIMED

  1. Go to  http://10fastfingers.com/typing-test/english   
Follow the directions and take the tying test.  When completed, fill out the following info

 Words per minute (WPM)

Keystrokes


Correct words

Wrong words

You are better than        % of all users 


Take the 11 question quiz.  Then hit the pink “submit test” button
At the top of the screen you should receive a score , highlighted in a pink box.  Record that score here  _______%


3.Open a blank word document.  You will type a paragraph (which consists of at least 5  sentences) to tell me about what you did this Winter Break.  This is a “paper” you would turn in to an English class.  Save and Print

4. Create a Power point presentation about your favorite animal.  (If you do not have one- pick a random animal).  The Power point should have at least 5 slides.   You will do research and tell me 5 interesting facts about that animal including 5 pictures. When you  have completed the  Power point, raise your hand









Wednesday, September 4, 2013