1. 6th Grade Agenda First Class Good Morning! Who is this guy? The Gavin's Home Page The Gavin's Home Page What is this class all about? The Harbor School The Harbor School –Class structure –Daily Routines Questions???? 1st Assignment –Remembering Student ID # and Password

2. Assignment #1 Log onto your computer using your own personalized student account Instructions: #1) User Name= Your Student ID # #2) Password= Listed on the sheet Mr. Gavin provided you with #3) Domain= SCHOOLS

3. Logging onto Harbor- FP (PC) Schools

4. Assignment #2 Change your Password Instructions (after you have logged into your machine): #1) Hold Down Ctrl- Alt- Delete (Microsoft Salute) #2) Select Change Password (Bottom Left) #3) Old Password= On sheet Mr. Gavin provided you with #4) In the NEW PASSWORD field change your password to something you will not forget HINT: Your password is Cap sensitive #5) Re-type your NEW PASSWORD in the CONFIRM Password Field

5. 6th Grade Agenda Class #2-5 Objective- –Documentation of ID and Password –Mavis Beacon + Shortcut –Overview of PC Fundamentals PowerPoint Show –Creation of folders –Locating Applications –Saving files onto the server Assignment- –File Management Worksheet –Musical Computers

6. Instructions #1) Login to your computer #2) Follow the Directions on the File Management Worksheet #3) Let Mr. Gavin know when you have completed the assignment #4) HELP!!!

7. File Management All files are to be saved on the server –By doing so you will be able to have access to them on any computer that is networked in the building. Example: You can work on a paper in Ms. Jones room and if you saved it correctly you can pick right up where you left off and open it up in the library or computer lab. –Your files will also be safe from harm For example: If the computer crashes and needs to be replaced it will not matter because it is on the server. Also, nobody will be able to erase them unless they have your password –This is where Mr. Gavin will assess your work For Example: I will make corrections and suggestions directly on your file. If your work is not saved on the server you will not receive credit for your hard work –Saving on your desktop will slow your computer down How do I do all of this?

8. Saving Files on Harbor- FP ( Desktop PC) 1) Select 2) Select Rename your file so you can find it easy 3) Click the (next to the word save in) 4) Select 5) Double Click on your 6) Select the corresponding folder 7) Click

9. Saving Files on Harbor- FP ( ibook) Log into your computer using your student id# and password 1)Select 2)Select -Rename your file so you can find it easy 3)Click on 4) Select 5) Double Click on your 6) Select the corresponding folder 7) Click

10. 6th Grade Agenda Class #5-#8 Objective- –Overview of Inspiration What is Inspiration? How is it used? Creation of Ideas Arrangement of Ideas Symbol Manipulation Assignment- –Inspirational Timeline

11. 6th Grade Agenda Class #9 Objective- TIMELINES ARE DUE –Printing Inspiration How do you print your finished Inspiration? Where do I put my finished draft? What do I do next? Assignment- –TIMELINES ARE DUE

12. How to Print Your INSPIRATION In Diagram View 1)Click on 2)Select 3)Click on 4)Click 5)Change to 6)Click on 7)Change Printer to 8) Click

13. 6th Grade Agenda Class #10 Objective- Microsoft Word Fundamentals –Identify the various components in the word processor. –Learn how to create a new document in Microsoft Word. –Learn to enter, edit, and format text. –Learn how to insert graphics, tables, and columns. –Margins, Margins, Margins Assignment: Identity Card

14. 6th Grade Agenda Class # 11 Objective- Microsoft Word Fundamentals –Copying and pasting images from the Internet into Microsoft Word –Formatting pictures using Microsoft Word –Margins, Margins, Margins… Assignment: Collage

15. 6th Grade Agenda Class # 12 Objective- Microsoft Word Fundamentals –Formatting your text Style –Bold, Italicize, Underline Colors Borders Anything else you ever wanted to know about formatting your fonts –Margins, Margins, Margins… Assignment: MS Word Exercise #1

16. 6th Grade Agenda Class # 15 Objective- Microsoft Word Fundamentals

17. 6th Grade Agenda Class # 13 Objective- Microsoft Word Fundamentals –Drawing Toolbars –Autoshapes Fill Effects Anything else you ever wanted to know about drawing using Microsoft Word –Margins, Margins, Margins… Assignment: MS Drawing Exercise

18. 6th Grade Agenda Class # 14 Objective- Microsoft Word Fundamentals –Bringing your fundamentals together –Formatting Fonts Images Assignment: Acrostic

19. 6th Grade Agenda Email Objective- –Working with Email How it works Email Addresses Parts of an Email –COMPOSING an Email Assignment- –Favorites –Email Worksheet

20. 6th Grade Agenda] Email Objective- –Creation of Preferences –Locating Addresses –Sending Attachments Assignment- –Email Worksheet

21. mgavin@boston.k12.ma.us Prior to sending your completed Powerpoint ensure that you have: Rehearsed your timings 8 Slides At least 2 images per slide At least 1 image that is animated At least 4 sentences per slide Utilized spell check

22. 6th Grade Agenda Email Objective- –Adding Favorites to Internet Explorer Assignment- –Email Quiz

23. 6th Grade Agenda PowerPoint Objective- –Identify the essential components in Microsoft PowerPoint. –Create a PowerPoint presentation. –Practice formatting slide layouts, colors, backgrounds, and objects. Assignment- –All About Me! –Grow Up!

24. 6th Grade Agenda PowerPoint Objective- What I have been noticing –Positive Examples What I have been noticing –Suggestions for Improving your Presentation Examples of your peers work Assignment- –All About Me/ Grow up PowerPoint

26. Ancient Civilizations Or Weather Or Math

27. Ancient Civilizations Or Weather Or Math

28. Plagiarism Plagiarism (noun) 1: a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work 2: the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=Plagiarism%20

29. 6th Grade Agenda PowerPoint Objective- Organize your presentation –Carefully planning your presentation before you build it will help ensure that your finished project looks great and is well organized. –We are going to use Inspiration to help us develop a blue print for the your presentation to follow. –Using Inspiration we will create a solid Main Idea and produce other ideas to build a professional looking presentation. –Do not use fluff or the quality of your presentation will be mediocre to say the least. A good PowerPoint presentation starts here!!!! Assignment- –Inspiration