Welcome! The following is a brief explanation of what we will be trying to accomplish during the next eight weeks. Please be aware that this class operates on a self paced basis. Other than direct instruction time, you will be responsible for working to meet your project goals independently. Procrastination is your worst enemy. Try to accomplish your goals early, as you will then have time to work on extra credit.

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Keyboarding—Mavis Beacon will attempt to teach you proper keyboard techniques. This part of the course is self directed and is worth 10 points towards your total grade (100). Students start with 6 of 10 points and earn additional points by achieving and reporting AWPM goals or lose points by not following proper procedure. Set up instructions here.
 

A Short History of the Internet --The unusual history of what we now know as the Internet will be explored through videos, readings and class discussions. Ethical considerations and proper navigation techniques will also be covered. Nerds 2.0.1, A Brief History of the Internet, a three part video series from PBS will be shown if time allows.

Finding & Evaluating Internet Information ---We will discuss the need for evaluation of Internet information and the criteria by which students should evaluate the information found there. Advanced search techniques will also be examined.

Microsoft Office 2000 (PowerPoint) ---This often misused program from the MS Office 2000 Suite will be explored and utilized in the creation of the multi-media research report.

Multi-Media Research “Report” --- You will research an a selected topic and create a multi-media portfolio with which you may present the information to your audience. This project will require you to search the Internet, generate and graph data, and assemble a presentation using PowerPoint.

Digital Art-- Fridays become special in computer lab as we try out various techniques in a digital art application. Many of the "breakout sessions" will later be integrated into our projects.

Other topics may be included if time allows.

Grading:     Category            Percent
                  Quests                      15%
                  Keyboarding            10%
                  Project                      50%
                  Attitude/Effort/Beh.  25%
 
Associated Information:

A Short History of the Internet	Why We Need To Evaluate
The Internet Outline	Digital Art & Media Project
How the Internet Works In a Nutshell	Link to Quests
Multi-Media Report Guidelines	PowerPoint Possible Quest Questions
Multi-Media Report Topics	Links to Helpful Sites
	WYSINNWYG Project