Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Topic:
Newsletter

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 4 -- Create computer graphics
Obj. 7 -- Perform desktop publishing functions for business applications
Obj. 9 -- Demonstrate page layout to meet job specifications
Obj. 10 -- Standard 3, Benchmark B (ODE)
Obj. 11 -- Standards 4, Benchmark A (ODE)

Tasks:
1. WORK DAY -- Continue with NEWER assignment -- "Newsletter"; re-emphasize rubric guidesheet/requirements
2. Weekly Homework #2 -- Critque of a "newsletter"; see teacher for handout; Due Friday, February 3, 2012
3. Looking Ahead -- "Animations" to begin tomorrow

Resources:
1. Newsletter guidesheet; Newsletter Critique

Monday, January 30, 2012

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Topic:
Newsletter

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 4 -- Create computer graphics
Obj. 7 -- Perform desktop publishing functions for business applications
Obj. 9 -- Demonstrate page layout to meet job specifications
Obj. 10 -- Standard 3, Benchmark B (ODE)
Obj. 11 -- Standards 4, Benchmark A (ODE)

Tasks:
1. WORK DAY -- Continue with NEWER assignment -- "Newsletter"; re-emphasize rubric guidesheet/requirements
2. Weekly Homework #2 -- Critque of a "newsletter"; see teacher for handout; Due Friday, February 3, 2012

Resources:
1. PP -- DTP Glossary/; Newsletter guidesheet; Newsletter Critique

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Monday, January 30, 2012

Topic:
Newsletter

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 4 -- Create computer graphics
Obj. 7 -- Perform desktop publishing functions for business applications
Obj. 9 -- Demonstrate page layout to meet job specifications
Obj. 10 -- Standard 3, Benchmark B (ODE)
Obj. 11 -- Standards 4, Benchmark A (ODE)

Tasks:
1. Distribute/assign Intro Notes Quiz #1
2. Continue with NEWER assignment -- "Newsletter"; re-emphasize rubric guidesheet/requirements
3. Weekly Homework #2 -- Critque of a "newsletter"; see teacher for handout; Due Friday, February 3, 2012

Resources:
1. PP -- DTP Glossary/; Newsletter guidesheet; Intro Quiz #1; Newsletter Critique

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Friday, January 27, 2012

Topic:
Newsletter

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 4 -- Create computer graphics
Obj. 7 -- Perform desktop publishing functions for business applications
Obj. 9 -- Demonstrate page layout to meet job specifications
Obj. 10 -- Standard 3, Benchmark B (ODE)
Obj. 11 -- Standards 4, Benchmark A (ODE)

Tasks:
1. Continue with NEWER assignment -- "Newsletter" ; re-emphasize rubric guidesheet
2. Continue to work on "Comic Book" project -- due TODAY, January 27
3. Weekly Homework #1 -- Think of a comic book strip/concept you have enjoyed and explain why...graphics, story line, etc.; Due TODAY, January 27

Resources:
1. PP -- DTP Glossary; Newsletter guidesheet; comic book guidesheet

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Topic:
Newsletter

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 4 -- Create computer graphics
Obj. 7 -- Perform desktop publishing functions for business applications
Obj. 9 -- Demonstrate page layout to meet job specifications
Obj. 10 -- Standard 3, Benchmark B (ODE)
Obj. 11 -- Standards 4, Benchmark A (ODE)

Tasks:
1. Continue with DTP Glossary Terms #16-22
2. Demonstrate new concepts pertaining to "Newsletter" publication(margin guides, ruler guides, grid guides, connecting text boxes, drop cap, styles/formatting, bulleted lists, kerning, tracking, scaling, design gallery objects, table, background, masthead, and review of "grouping" objects.
3. Distribute/assign "Newsletter" project guide sheet; discuss rubric grid
4. Continue to work on "Comic Book" project -- due Friday, January 27
5. Weekly Homework #1 -- Think of a comic book strip/concept you have enjoyed and explain why...graphics, story line, etc.; Due Friday, January 27

Resources:
1. PP -- DTP Glossary; Newsletter guidesheet; comic book guidesheet

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing
Comic Book

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 4 -- Create computer graphics
Obj. 7 -- Perform desktop publishing functions for business applications
Obj. 9 -- Demonstrate page layout to meet job specifications
Obj. 10 -- Standard 3, Benchmark B (ODE)
Obj. 11 -- Standards 4, Benchmark A (ODE)

Tasks:
1. Continue to work on new project: "Comic Book" project -- due date TBA; new concepts -- callouts, 3-D style, shadow style, horizontal rotation, framed borders; review layering and grouping
2. Weekly Homework #1 -- Think of a comic book strip/concept you have enjoyed and explain why...graphics, story line, etc.; Due Friday, January 27
3. Looking Ahead -- Introduction of Two-Page Newsletter -- Tomorrow

Resources:
1. h/o -- PP (DTP glossary); comic book guidesheet

Monday, January 23, 2012

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing
Comic Book

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 4 -- Create computer graphics
Obj. 7 -- Perform desktop publishing functions for business applications
Obj. 9 -- Demonstrate page layout to meet job specifications
Obj. 10 -- Standard 3, Benchmark B (ODE)
Obj. 11 -- Standards 4, Benchmark A (ODE)

Tasks:
1. Continue to work on new project: "Comic Book" project -- due date TBA; new concepts -- callouts, 3-D style, shadow style, horizontal rotation, framed borders; review layering and grouping
2. Weekly Homework #1 -- Think of a comic book strip/concept you have enjoyed and explain why...graphics, story line, etc.; Due Friday, January 27

Resources:
1. h/o -- PP (DTP glossary); comic book guidesheet

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Monday, January 23, 2012

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing
Comic Book

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 4 -- Create computer graphics
Obj. 7 -- Perform desktop publishing functions for business applications
Obj. 9 -- Demonstrate page layout to meet job specifications
Obj. 10 -- Standard 3, Benchmark B (ODE)
Obj. 11 -- Standards 4, Benchmark A (ODE)

Tasks:
1. Continue to introduce DTP Glossary terminology, #10-15 (notes)
2. Introduce "Comic Book" project -- due date TBA; new concepts -- callouts, 3-D style, shadow style, horizontal rotation, framed borders; review layering and grouping
3. Weekly Homework #1 -- Think of a comic book strip/concept you have enjoyed and explain why...graphics, story line, etc.; Due Friday, January 27

Resources:
1. h/o -- PP (DTP glossary); comic book guidesheet

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Friday, January 20, 2012

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing

Objectives/Standards:
Become Familiar with DTP Interface

Tasks:

***Catch Up Day*** (due to substitute for two days)

1. Begin "Elements of Design"(notes #1-8) via Power Point
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2. Continue with "Design Principles" (notes #9-14) via Power Point
3. Continue with Aquarium project -- due date TBD
4. No Weekly Homework -- Will begin Monday!
5. Upcoming project -- "Comic Book"

Resources:
1. h/o -- PP; "design" notes page; aquarium guidesheet

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing

Objectives/Standards:
Become Familiar with DTP Interface

Tasks:
1. Begin "Elements of Design"(notes #1-8) via Power Point (postponed from yesterday due to substitute)
2. Continue with Aquarium project -- due date TBA
3. No Weekly Homework -- Will begin next Monday!

Resources:
1. h/o -- PP; "design" notes page; aquarium guidesheet

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing

Objectives/Standards:
Become Familiar with DTP Interface

Tasks:
1. Begin "Elements of Design"(notes #1-8) via Power Point
2. Continue with Aquarium project -- due date TBA
3. No Weekly Homework -- Will begin next Monday!

Resources:
1. h/o -- PP; "design" notes page; aquarium guidesheet

Monday, January 16, 2012

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing

Objectives/Standards:
Introduction to Class

Tasks:
1. Create Electronic Folder for class; Sub-folders to be announced
2. Introduce "What is Desktop Publishing" via Power Point (notes)
3. Begin Glossary of ongoing DTP terms #1-9
4. Continue with demo of Publisher Interface (Publisher 2007 Quick Reference Card); background (solid vs. image), master page concept/purpose, arrangement of pictures/objects (arrange/order), grouping (shift key), and text boxes; F9 key function
5. Introduce "Aquarium" project -- due date TBA

Resources:
1. h/o -- PP; Glossary; Publisher 2007 Quick Reference Card; Aquarium guidesheet

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Friday, January 13, 2012

Topic:
Welcome Back To School

Objectives/Standards:
Introduction to Class

Tasks:
1. Classroom Roster
2. Overview of Class/Objectives; Show samples
3. Distribute/discuss "Classroom Management Plan"
4. Attempt Log-ins; Check status of "technology forms"
5. Completion of Student Information Sheet
6. Introduce Publisher Interface; allow students to become familiar with how it works
7. Optional: People Bingo

Resources:
1. h/o -- classroom roster; COS; SIF; Publisher Interface; Reference Card; People Bingo