9th Grade Technology Seminar

We updated 9th grade computers  with new mail settings. 

We will explore using Word to record notes as we type.  In addition, we will learn the mechanics of Genius & ProVoc. 

We will use garageband to learn how to record music and voices.  Ms. Wantock with show how to record with her flute over a separate music track she made with a MIDI instrument. 

Students will create a podcast "intro" for a topic of their choice.

We will learn to use Garageband to create an original song.  We will use the second day to listen to everyone's creation.

Check with students to see if they have any questions.

Teacher Info....

• MPA calendars....where do I find them?
• Shared calendars
• What about those blogs?

Email
a.    Check everyday
b.    Handling attachments

-    opening
-    saving
-    attaching
-    sending email from an application, like Word

c.    Managing folders/deleting
d.    Priority/Flagging
e.    Respectful/ethical use
f.    Internet email portal

OS
System Shortcuts...

• Command Shift 4
  
• Apple Tab

Dashboard

At the start of class....
Ask students how it is going and if they have any questions.

Have everyone log into Powerschool to see if they remember their passwords.

Mention that if they are having trouble with email on their home network, they should log onto the web and use the webmail option.

iCal
a.   Subscribing to a teacher's calendar
b.   Creating and maintaining your own calendar
c.   Shared calendars and where to find them
d.   The iCal part of Powerschool
e.   Alarms

Blogs
Where to find info....

Printing

• Ask students how it is going and if they have any questions.
• Mention that if they are having trouble with email on their home network, that they should log onto the web and use the webmail option.
  

• Go through the Home Directory and general organization.  Show them how to access the files on the Home Directory and explain the significance of saving to the Home Directory.

• Printing issues & Printer Management
• Send students a practice email to download, save and print.
  
• Show how to figure out which printer & choosing a printer
  
• Show how to add a printer
  
• Creating PDF's & discuss the different extensions...especially .docx
  

• Talk about organization--use sorting blocks to focus attention on the fact that there are different ways to do it.
  

1. Organize Class Folders on computers
2. Desktop vs. document folder

Class Intro

• Class Expectations:  P/F every day for class behavior & participation.

• Ask students how things are going with laptops and if there is anything they want to know.

• Exercise: First, have students list all the things they have done or would like to do with their computer.  NEXT, have students list all the things that the teachers want them to do with their computer.  Compare the two lists.  Ideally they will not be the same and in fact might be mutually exclusive.
  
  
• Based on the exercise, tell students that there are several adults (teachers, admin, parents) who do not want them to have the computer.  Explain the implications of this.

• Physical Care of Laptop...How to carry, etc.

• Tech Center & Tech Center Hours, repair & warranty issues
  

• BE HONEST!

• Ask students how things are going with laptops and if there is anything they want to know.  Answer the questions they have AND have them look at their dock & desktop preferences--go through dock, desktop
  

• DockHave them check PowerSchool again to make sure that they know password.

• Have them check webmail.

What do you want to know about your new computer?

Do you have any questions or ideas?

Let us know your thoughts:

Email Ms. Wantock or Ms. Reardon Offerman!