Topics:

• the "Back-up" talk
• user accounts
• meet the lab, lab rules
• meet the computers
• exactly what does "monitors OFF!" mean?
• printing

Students are responsible for saving back-up copies of all their work. It is useful to have a GMail account and a USB drive.

Topics to be Covered
Intro (Ergo/Typing)
Word
Google Docs
Online Presence
Digital dossier
Blogging
Digital Literacy and Citizenship
Image Manipulation
Hardware and Maintenance
Networking
Evolution of Technology
Software Types
Online Tools
Canva
Malware
Troubleshooting Software
Excel
OS/Command line
Programming

Keyboard Shortcuts

Ctrl + A, Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V demo in class

Watch 20 Useful Keyboard Shortcuts You Need to Know

File Explorer is the Windows file manager.


Save 10 images from Google images to your downloads folder. To save images to your computer from Chrome:

1. Open Chrome from the desktop.
2. Find an image that you want to save. ...
3. Right click on the image and select “Save image as...” ...
4. Change the image name, if you want to.
5. Click the Save button.
6. Click Show In Folder to reveal the image.

Open File Explorer to the Downloads folder. Practice the skills taught in the video below with the saved images.

Watch Windows 10: How To Organize Files and Folders

In your Documents folder, create a new folder to store files for this course.

Computer ergonomics are important because working at a computer for prolonged periods of time can actually be harmful to your overall health.

Watch Computer Ergonomics as Fast as Possible

Set up your computer workstation in the lab to be as ergonomically correct for you, as possible. Partner up with another student and have them evaluate your set up and make suggestions for improvement.

Get someone to take a photo of you at your workstation. Insert the photo into a Word Document.

Make a list of at least 5 things that are good about the ergnomics of your workstation.

Make a list of at least 3 things that are not ideal about the ergonomics of your workstation.

Name your Word document YourNameErgo.docx. Submit it to the Student Shared Drive.

Learn to use Word using the tutorials at this site Word Basics

Proper keyboarding techniques not only increase the efficiency of using the computer, but also reduce the risk of repetitive injuries such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Watch How to Type

Create an account at typing.com

Self-join Ms. Wear's class by clicking here https://www.typing.com/student/join#5B8F31A4BB50C

Use this website to practice touch typing.

Your typing progress will be monitored.

• Raster vs Vector Image Video
• Png vs Gif vs JPG : Video, Web Article
• Color Modes: Video, Web Article

Copy and paste these questions into a Google docs document, answer during the lesson:

• Bitmap/Raster images are:
  1. more or less common than vector
  2. Pixel/Raster based or Mathematical Equation based
  3. Scalable: Up or Down or both
  4. Examples of image extensions:
  5. Most common uses:
  6. Programs you can edit bitmap images with:
• Vector images are:
  1. more or less common than bitmap/raster
  2. Pixel/Raster based or Mathematical Equation based
  3. Scalable: Up or Down or both
  4. Examples of image extensions:
  5. Most common uses:
  6. Programs you can edit vector images with:
• In class, do we work with Raster or Vector images?
• What are the three Web Friendly Image Formats? What makes them web friendly?
• What color mode, RGB or CMYK, is best used for online graphics? Which is best used for printed graphics?

Complete this table for Web Friendly Image Formats:

Image Extension	Lossless or Lossy Compression	# Colours	Supports Animation?	Supports Transparency?	Best Uses
jpg
gif
png

Watch this introduction to Photoshop: Photoshop for Beginners.. Follow the video by trying everything taught in Photoshop.

Visit Photoshop How To's PlayList.. Pick any 10 videos. Watch and learn. For each of the ten you pick, demonstrate your skill by applying it to high quality image you found on Pexels OR that you created from scratch.

Learn to use Canva.

Watch How to Use Canva.

Watch

Layout and Composition.

Typography.

Color.

Create a poster for Santa's Breakfast.

1. Include who, what, when and why.
2. Apply the principles taught in the tutorials above
3. Export your poster as a PNG
4. Hand in to Wear_IT > Hand-in > Understanding Computers and the Web

Get some of your own photos and create a collage.

Watch

Create a Photo Collage in Canva.

Create a photo collage.

Export your poster as a PNG

Hand in to Wear_IT > Hand-in > Understanding Computers and the Web

What career do you want? Invent a career you might want to have in the future and create a business card for your future self.

Read

What Should Be On A Business Card?.

Create a business card for your future self.

1. Include basic information required
2. Apply the principles taught in the tutorials from assignment 1.
3. Export your poster as a PNG
4. Hand in to Wear_IT > Hand-in > Understanding Computers and the Web

What would you like to write a book about? What is it titled? Design a book cover for your future book.

Read

How to Design a Book Cover.

Create a book cover for your future book.

1. Include basic information required
2. Apply the principles taught in the tutorials from assignment 1 and the tutorial above.
3. Export your poster as a PNG
4. Hand in to Wear_IT > Hand-in > Understanding Computers and the Web