Friday, December 19, 2014

Topic:
Alphabet Movie

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. ***NEW*** When finished with Publisher pages, begin Movie Maker - Part II of Alphabet Book Project; students are to pick up guide sheet from back bin for a "step by step" plan; project due TODAY, Friday, December 19 for FULL CREDIT
2. Continue to work on NEWER ASSIGNMENT:   Alphabet Book Movie - Part I; see guide sheet for details; due date of Part I to be announced tomorrow
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Event Program" 
--"Three Panel Brochure"
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
4. No Weekly Homework

Resources:
1. -- Alphabet Book Movie guide sheet - Part I; Movie Maker - Part II

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Topic:
Alphabet Movie

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. ***NEW*** When finished with Publisher pages, begin Movie Maker - Part II of Alphabet Book Project; students are to pick up guide sheet from back bin for a "step by step" plan
2. Continue to work on NEWER ASSIGNMENT:   Alphabet Book Movie - Part I; see guide sheet for details; due date of Part I to be announced tomorrow
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Event Program" 
--"Three Panel Brochure"
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
4. No Weekly Homework

Resources:
1. -- Alphabet Book Movie guide sheet - Part I; Movie Maker - Part II

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Topic:
Alphabet Movie

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. ***NEW*** When finished with Publisher pages, begin Movie Maker - Part II of Alphabet Book Project; students are to pick up guide sheet from back bin for a "step by step" plan
2. Continue to work on NEWER ASSIGNMENT:   Alphabet Book Movie - Part I; see guide sheet for details; due date of Part I to be announced tomorrow
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Event Program" 
--"Three Panel Brochure"
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
4. No Weekly Homework

Resources:
1. -- Alphabet Book Movie guide sheet - Part I; Movie Maker - Part II

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Topic:
Alphabet Movie

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. ***NEW*** When finished with Publisher pages, begin Movie Maker - Part II of Alphabet Book Project; students are to pick up guide sheet from back bin for a "step by step" plan
2. Continue to work on NEWER ASSIGNMENT:   Alphabet Book Movie - Part I; see guide sheet for details; due date of Part I to be announced tomorrow
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Event Program" 
--"Three Panel Brochure"
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
4. No Weekly Homework

Resources:
1. -- Alphabet Book Movie guide sheet - Part I; Movie Maker - Part II

Monday, December 15, 2014

Topic:
Alphabet Movie

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. ***NEW*** When finished with Publisher pages, begin Movie Maker - Part II of Alphabet Book Project; students are to pick up guide sheet from back bin for a "step by step" plan
2. Continue to work on NEWER ASSIGNMENT:   Alphabet Book Movie - Part I; see guide sheet for details; due date of Part I to be announced tomorrow
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Event Program" 
--"Three Panel Brochure"
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
4. No Weekly Homework

Resources:
1. -- Alphabet Book Movie guide sheet - Part I; Movie Maker - Part II

Friday, December 12, 2014

Topic:
Alphabet Movie

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. ***NEW*** When finished with Publisher pages, begin Movie Maker - Part II of Alphabet Book Project; students are to pick up guide sheet from back bin for a "step by step" plan
2. Continue to work on NEWER ASSIGNMENT:   Alphabet Book Movie - Part I; see guide sheet for details; due date of Part I to be announced tomorrow
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Event Program" 
--"Three Panel Brochure"
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
4. Weekly Homework: List at least ten reasons why someone would use Movie Maker; think back to our discussion in class!

Resources:
1. -- Alphabet Book Movie guide sheet - Part I; Movie Maker - Part II

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Topic:
Alphabet Movie

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. ***NEW*** When finished with Publisher pages, begin Movie Maker - Part II of Alphabet Book Project; students are to pick up guide sheet from back bin for a "step by step" plan
2. Continue to work on NEWER ASSIGNMENT:   Alphabet Book Movie - Part I; see guide sheet for details; due date of Part I to be announced tomorrow
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Event Program" 
--"Three Panel Brochure"
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
4. Weekly Homework: List at least ten reasons why someone would use Movie Maker; think back to our discussion in class!

Resources:
1. -- Alphabet Book Movie guide sheet - Part I; Movie Maker - Part II

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Topic:
Alphabet Movie

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. ***NEW*** Introduce Movie Maker - Part II of Alphabet Book Project; provide students with guide sheet and discuss requirements and due date; demonstrate software as well
2. Continue to work on NEWER ASSIGNMENT:   Alphabet Book Movie - Part I; see guide sheet for details; due date of Part I to be announced tomorrow
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Event Program" 
--"Three Panel Brochure"
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
4. Weekly Homework: List at least ten reasons why someone would use Movie Maker; think back to our discussion in class!

Resources:
1. -- Alphabet Book Movie guide sheet - Part I; Movie Maker - Part II

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Topic:
Alphabet Movie

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. Continue to work on NEWER ASSIGNMENT:   Alphabet Book Movie - Part I; see guide sheet for details; due date of Part I to be announced tomorrow
2. Spot Check #2 of your Alphabet Book will occur on Tuesday, December 9 (TODAY); this time it will count as an assessment grade; at minimum, you should have at least 15 pages completed; due date TBA tomorrow
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Event Program" 
--"Three Panel Brochure"
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
4. Weekly Homework: List at least ten reasons why someone would use Movie Maker; think back to our discussion in class!
5. Looking Ahead:  Movie Maker guide sheet will be available as of tomorrow; demonstration of software to be shown

Resources:
1. -- Alphabet Book Movie guide sheet - Part I

Monday, December 8, 2014

Topic:
Alphabet Movie

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:

**Postponed due to water leak**

1. Continue to work on NEWER ASSIGNMENT:   Alphabet Book Movie - Part I; see guide sheet for details; due date of Part I to be announced tomorrow
2. Spot Check #2 of your Alphabet Book will occur on Monday, December 8 (TODAY); this time it will count as an assessment grade; at minimum, you should have at least 15 pages completed; due date TBA tomorrow
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Event Program" 
--"Three Panel Brochure"
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
4. Weekly Homework: List at least ten reasons why someone would use Movie Maker; think back to our discussion in class!
5. Looking Ahead:  Movie Maker guide sheet will be available as of tomorrow; demonstration of software to be shown

Resources:
1. -- Alphabet Book Movie guide sheet - Part I

Friday, December 5, 2014

Topic:
Alphabet Movie

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. Continue to work on NEWER ASSIGNMENT:   Alphabet Book Movie - Part I; see guide sheet for details; due date of Part I to be announced tomorrow
2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Event Program" 
--"Three Panel Brochure"
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
3. Weekly Homework:  Design an 8 1/2 X 11" portrait one-page "sales" advertisement for a popular product that will be included in a special holiday mailing; include a photo, specifications, original price, and sale price.
4. Looking Ahead:  Spot Check #2 of your Alphabet Book will occur on Monday, December 8; this time it will count as an assessment grade; at minimum, you should have at least 15 pages completed!

Resources:
1. -- Alphabet Book Movie guide sheet - Part I

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Topic:
Alphabet Movie

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. Continue to work on NEWER ASSIGNMENT:   Alphabet Book Movie - Part I; see guide sheet for details; due date of Part I to be announced tomorrow
2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Event Program" 
--"Three Panel Brochure"
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
3. Weekly Homework:  Design an 8 1/2 X 11" portrait one-page "sales" advertisement for a popular product that will be included in a special holiday mailing; include a photo, specifications, original price, and sale price.

Resources:
1. -- Alphabet Book Movie guide sheet - Part I

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Topic:
Alphabet Movie

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. Continue to work on NEWER ASSIGNMENT:   Alphabet Book Movie - Part I; see guide sheet for details; due date of Part I to be announced tomorrow
2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Event Program" 
--"Three Panel Brochure"
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
3. Weekly Homework:  Design an 8 1/2 X 11" portrait one-page "sales" advertisement for a popular product that will be included in a special holiday mailing; include a photo, specifications, original price, and sale price.

Resources:
1. -- Alphabet Book Movie guide sheet - Part I

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Topic:
Alphabet Movie

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. Continue to work on NEWER ASSIGNMENT:   Alphabet Book Movie - Part I; see guide sheet for details; due date of Part I to be announced tomorrow
2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Event Program" 
--"Three Panel Brochure"
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
3. Weekly Homework:  Design an 8 1/2 X 11" portrait one-page "sales" advertisement for a popular product that will be included in a special holiday mailing; include a photo, specifications, original price, and sale price.

Resources:
1. -- Alphabet Book Movie guide sheet - Part I

Monday, December 1, 2014

Topic:
Alphabet Movie

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. Continue to work on NEWER ASSIGNMENT:   Alphabet Book Movie - Part I; see guide sheet for details; due date of Part I to be announced tomorrow
2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Event Program" 
--"Three Panel Brochure"
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
3. Weekly Homework:  Design an 8 1/2 X 11" portrait one-page "sales" advertisement for a popular product that will be included in a special holiday mailing; include a photo, specifications, original price, and sale price.

Resources:
1. -- Alphabet Book Movie guide sheet - Part I

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Topic:
Three-Panel Brochure
Event Booklet/Program

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. Distribute/administer DTP Application Quiz #6
2. NEWER ASSIGNMENT:   Alphabet Book Movie - Part I; see guide sheet for details
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Event Program" 
--"Three Panel Brochure"
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
4. NO Weekly Homework

Resources:
1. -- Alphabet Book Movie guide sheet - Part I; Event Program guide sheet; Three-Panel guide sheet

Monday, November 24, 2014

Topic:
Three-Panel Brochure
Event Booklet/Program

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. NEW ASSIGNMENT:   Alphabet Book Movie - Part I; see guide sheet for details
2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Event Program" 
--"Three Panel Brochure"
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
3. NO Weekly Homework
4. Looking Ahead:  DTP Application Quiz tomorrow on "Glossary" Terms

Resources:
1. -- Alphabet Book Movie guide sheet - Part I; Event Program guide sheet; Three-Panel guide sheet

Friday, November 21, 2014

Topic:
Three-Panel Brochure
Event Booklet/Program

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. NEW ASSIGNMENT:   Alphabet Book Movie - Part I; see guide sheet for details
2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Event Program" 
--"Three Panel Brochure"
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
3. Weekly Homework:  Locate a "job" as a Desktop Publisher via Career Builder via favorite links section. Report back on its location, requirements, salary, and a brief job description; due by Friday, November 21

Resources:
1. -- Alphabet Book Movie guide sheet - Part I; Event Program guide sheet; Three-Panel guide sheet

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Topic:
Three-Panel Brochure
Event Booklet/Program

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. NEW ASSIGNMENT:   Introduce/assign Alphabet Book Movie - Part I; distribute guide sheet, demo name "acrostic" and explain additional requirements; show student samples of finished product
2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Event Program" 
--"Three Panel Brochure"
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
3. Weekly Homework:  Locate a "job" as a Desktop Publisher via Career Builder via favorite links section. Report back on its location, requirements, salary, and a brief job description; due by Friday, November 21

Resources:
1. -- Alphabet Book Movie guide sheet - Part I; Event Program guide sheet; Three-Panel guide sheet

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Topic:
Three-Panel Brochure
Event Booklet/Program

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. Continue to work on NEW project -- "Event Program"; all previously taught concepts are to be included and are directed on guide sheet; theme = elementary-age holiday play; samples shown
2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Three Panel Brochure" (Rubric Available)
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
3. Weekly Homework:  Locate a "job" as a Desktop Publisher via Career Builder via favorite links section. Report back on its location, requirements, salary, and a brief job description; due by Friday, November 21
4. Looking Ahead:  "Alphabet Book"; long-term project

Resources:
1. PP -- DTP Glossary; Three Panel Brochure guide sheet; student samples -- soft/hard copy; Event Program guide sheet; student samples

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Topic:
Three-Panel Brochure
Event Booklet/Program

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:

***POSTPONED DUE TO SNOW DAY***'

1. Continue to work on NEW project -- "Event Program"; all previously taught concepts are to be included and are directed on guide sheet; theme = elementary-age holiday play; samples shown
2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Three Panel Brochure" (Rubric Available)
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
3. Weekly Homework:  Locate a "job" as a Desktop Publisher via Career Builder via favorite links section. Report back on its location, requirements, salary, and a brief job description; due by Friday, November 21
4. Looking Ahead:  "Alphabet Book"; long-term project

Resources:
1. PP -- DTP Glossary; Three Panel Brochure guide sheet; student samples -- soft/hard copy; Event Program guide sheet; student samples

Monday, November 17, 2014

Topic:
Three-Panel Brochure
Event Booklet/Program

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:

***SNOW DAY***'

1. Continue to work on NEW project -- "Event Program"; all previously taught concepts are to be included and are directed on guide sheet; theme = elementary-age holiday play; samples shown
2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Three Panel Brochure" (Rubric Available)
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
3. Weekly Homework:  Locate a "job" as a Desktop Publisher via Career Builder via favorite links section. Report back on its location, requirements, salary, and a brief job description; due by Friday, November 21
4. Looking Ahead:  "Alphabet Book"; long-term project

Resources:
1. PP -- DTP Glossary; Three Panel Brochure guide sheet; student samples -- soft/hard copy; Event Program guide sheet; student samples

Friday, November 14, 2014

Topic:
Three-Panel Brochure
Event Booklet/Program

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. Review NEW project -- "Event Program"; all previously taught concepts are to be included and are directed on guide sheet; theme = elementary-age holiday play; samples shown
2. Continue to work on NEWER project (guide sheet) -- Three Panel Brochure -- to be based on a travel destination of choice; new concepts to include = calendar, reply form, pull quote, caption, reversed text, and washout/watermark; RUBRIC IS NOW AVAILABLE ON TEACHER DESK!
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
4. Weekly Homework: List at least 10 type of events for which a booklet/program might be prepared for; due by Friday, November 14

Resources:
1. PP -- DTP Glossary; Three Panel Brochure guide sheet; student samples -- soft/hard copy; Event Program guide sheet; student samples

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Topic:
Three-Panel Brochure
Event Booklet/Program

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. Introduce NEW project -- "Event Program"; all previously taught concepts are to be included and are directed on guide sheet; theme = elementary-age holiday play; samples shown
2. Continue to work on NEWER project (guide sheet) -- Three Panel Brochure -- to be based on a travel destination of choice; new concepts to include = calendar, reply form, pull quote, caption, reversed text, and washout/watermark; RUBRIC IS NOW AVAILABLE ON TEACHER DESK!
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
4. Weekly Homework: List at least 10 type of events for which a booklet/program might be prepared for; due by Friday, November 14

Resources:
1. PP -- DTP Glossary; Three Panel Brochure guide sheet; student samples -- soft/hard copy; Event Program guide sheet; student samples

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Topic:
Three-Panel Brochure
Event Booklet/Program

Objectives/Standards: (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. Continue to work on NEWER project (guide sheet) -- Three Panel Brochure -- to be based on a travel destination of choice; new concepts to include = calendar, reply form, pull quote, caption, reversed text, and washout/watermark; RUBRIC IS NOW AVAILABLE ON TEACHER DESK!
2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game"
3. Weekly Homework: List at least 10 type of events for which a booklet/program might be prepared for; due by Friday, November 14
4. Looking Ahead: Next project -- "Event Booklet/Program" -- to be introduced tomorrow

Resources:
1. PP -- DTP Glossary; Three Panel Brochure guide sheet; student samples -- soft/hard copy

Monday, November 10, 2014

Topic:
Three-Panel Brochure
Event Booklet/Program

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. Continue to work on NEWER project (guide sheet) -- Three Panel Brochure -- to be based on a travel destination of choice; new concepts to include = calendar, reply form, pull quote, caption, reversed text, and washout/watermark; RUBRIC IS NOW AVAILABLE ON TEACHER DESK!
2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game" 
3. Weekly Homework:  List at least 10 type of events for which a booklet/program might be prepared for; due by Friday, November 14
4. Looking Ahead:  Next project -- "Event Booklet/Program"

Resources:
1. PP -- DTP Glossary; Three Panel Brochure guide sheet; student samples -- soft/hard copy

Friday, November 7, 2014

Topic:
Three-Panel Brochure

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. Administer DTP Quiz #5
2. Continue to work on NEW project (guide sheet) -- Three Panel Brochure -- to be based on a travel destination of choice; new concepts to include = calendar, reply form, pull quote, caption, reversed text, and washout/watermark
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game" 
4. Weekly Homework: Read and summarize the article, "Why Brochures are Important for Marketing?" via favorite links; due Friday, November 7

Resources:
1. PP -- DTP Glossary; Three Panel Brochure guide sheet; student samples -- soft/hard copy; DTP Testmoz Quiz #5

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Topic:
Three-Panel Brochure

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. Continue to work on NEW project (guide sheet) -- Three Panel Brochure -- to be based on a travel destination of choice; new concepts to include = calendar, reply form, pull quote, caption, reversed text, and washout/watermark
2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game" 
3. Weekly Homework: Read and summarize the article, "Why Brochures are Important for Marketing?" via favorite links; due Friday, November 7
4. Looking Ahead:  DTP Glossary Quiz -- Next class period

Resources:
1. PP -- DTP Glossary; Three Panel Brochure guide sheet; student samples -- soft/hard copy

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Topic:
Three-Panel Brochure

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. Review NEW project (guide sheet) -- Three Panel Brochure -- to be based on a travel destination of choice; new concepts to include = calendar, reply form, pull quote, caption, reversed text, and washout/watermark
2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game" 
3. Weekly Homework: Read and summarize the article, "Why Brochures are Important for Marketing?" via favorite links; due Friday, November 7

Resources:
1. PP -- DTP Glossary; Three Panel Brochure guide sheet; student samples -- soft/hard copy

Monday, November 3, 2014

Topic:
Three-Panel Brochure

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Tasks:
1. Bell Ringer:  Why do you think brochures are often the format used for presenting information?  
2. Display new terminology -- DTP Glossary -- #54-58 (Power Point)
3. Introduce new project (guide sheet) -- Three Panel Brochure -- to be based on a travel destination of choice; new concepts to include = calendar, reply form, pull quote, caption, reversed text, and washout/watermark
4. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game" 
5. Weekly Homework: Read and summarize the article, "Why Brochures are Important for Marketing?" via favorite links; due Friday, November 7

Resources:
1. PP -- DTP Glossary; Three Panel Brochure guide sheet; student samples -- soft/hard copy

Friday, October 31, 2014

Topic:
Careers in Desktop Publishing
Poster
Interactive Game


Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. Display Interactive Games via Mimio
2. ONE DAY ACTIVITY  -- "Google"  Halloween Logo (10 pts)
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game" 
4. Weekly Homework -- Read and summarize the first three sections of "Marketing Materials -- The Role of Desktop Publishing in Creating Advertising and Direct Mail"; due by Friday, October 31
5. Looking Ahead:  Creating a three-panel brochure

Resources:
1. Poster guide sheet; Interactive Educational Quiz Game guide sheet; games

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Topic:
Careers in Desktop Publishing
Poster
Interactive Game


Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. Review of DTP Glossary Terms #1-53 Bingo!
2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game" 
3. Weekly Homework -- Read and summarize the first three sections of "Marketing Materials -- The Role of Desktop Publishing in Creating Advertising and Direct Mail"; due by Friday, October 31
4. Looking Ahead:  Interactive Game Display on Friday

Resources:
1. Poster guide sheet; Interactive Educational Quiz Game guide sheet; Netflix

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Topic:
Careers in Desktop Publishing
Poster
Interactive Game


Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. Show video entitled "Inside McDonald's"; approximately 20 minutes
2. Followup Activity to be explained and assigned in regards to "business" marketing  via desktop publishing
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Mosaic-Type" Poster
--"Interactive Educational Quiz Game" 
4. Weekly Homework -- Read and summarize the first three sections of "Marketing Materials -- The Role of Desktop Publishing in Creating Advertising and Direct Mail"; due by Friday, October 31
5. Looking Ahead:  Review DTP Glossary Bingo!

Resources:
1. Poster guide sheet; Interactive Educational Quiz Game guide sheet; Netflix

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Topic:
Poster
Interactive Game

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. NEWER ASSIGNMENT:  "Mosaic-Type" Poster; explain parameters and show examples; utilize tools learned thus far in class!
2. Continue to work on "Interactive Educational Quiz Game" via power point; concepts covered -- action buttons, hyperlinks, sound, slide animations, slide transitions, animated clip art, drawing tools, word art, etc. (counting towards 2nd quarter)
3. Weekly Homework -- Read and summarize the first three sections of "Marketing Materials -- The Role of Desktop Publishing in Creating Advertising and Direct Mail"; due by Friday, October 31
4. Looking Ahead:  Using Desktop Publishing Within the Business World for "marketing materials"; video and followup activity -- tomorrow

Resources:
1. Poster guide sheet; Interactive Educational Quiz Game guide sheet

Monday, October 27, 2014

Topic:
Poster
Interactive Game

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. NEWER ASSIGNMENT:  "Mosaic-Type" Poster; explain parameters and show examples; utilize tools learned thus far in class!
2. Continue to work on "Interactive Educational Quiz Game" via power point; concepts covered -- action buttons, hyperlinks, sound, slide animations, slide transitions, animated clip art, drawing tools, word art, etc. (counting towards 2nd quarter)
3. Weekly Homework -- Read and summarize the first three sections of "Marketing Materials -- The Role of Desktop Publishing in Creating Advertising and Direct Mail"; due by Friday, October 31

Resources:
1. Poster guide sheet; Interactive Educational Quiz Game guide sheet

Friday, October 24, 2014

Topic:
Poster
Interactive Game

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. NEWER ASSIGNMENT:  "Mosaic-Type" Poster; explain parameters and show examples; utilize tools learned thus far in class!
2. Continue to work on "Interactive Educational Quiz Game" via power point; concepts covered -- action buttons, hyperlinks, sound, slide animations, slide transitions, animated clip art, drawing tools, word art, etc. (counting towards 2nd quarter)
3. Weekly Homework -- Read and summarize the article on "Why You Should Consider Poster Advertising" located in the favorite links section; due by Friday, October 24

Resources:
1. Poster guide sheet; Interactive Educational Quiz Game guide sheet

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Topic:
Poster
Interactive Game

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. NEWER ASSIGNMENT:  "Mosaic-Type" Poster; explain parameters and show examples; utilize tools learned thus far in class!
2. Continue to work on "Interactive Educational Quiz Game" via power point; concepts covered -- action buttons, hyperlinks, sound, slide animations, slide transitions, animated clip art, drawing tools, word art, etc. (counting towards 2nd quarter)
3. Weekly Homework -- Read and summarize the article on "Why You Should Consider Poster Advertising" located in the favorite links section; due by Friday, October 24

Resources:
1. Poster guide sheet; Interactive Educational Quiz Game guide sheet

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Topic:
Poster
Interactive Game

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. NEW ASSIGNMENT:  "Mosaic-Type" Poster; explain parameters and show examples; utilize tools learned thus far in class!
2. Continue to work on "Interactive Educational Quiz Game" via power point; concepts covered -- action buttons, hyperlinks, sound, slide animations, slide transitions, animated clip art, drawing tools, word art, etc. (counting towards 2nd quarter)
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Children's Placemat" (last grade of the quarter) 
--"Menu"
4. Weekly Homework -- Read and summarize the article on "Why You Should Consider Poster Advertising" located in the favorite links section; due by Friday, October 24

Resources:
1. Poster guide sheet; Children's Placemat guide sheet; Interactive Educational Quiz Game guide sheet;

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Topic:
Poster
Interactive Game

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. Distribute/introduce "Mosaic-Type" Poster; explain parameters and show examples; utilize tools learned thus far in class!
2. Continue to work on "Interactive Educational Quiz Game" via power point; concepts covered -- action buttons, hyperlinks, sound, slide animations, slide transitions, animated clip art, drawing tools, word art, etc. (counting towards 2nd quarter)
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Children's Placemat" (last grade of the quarter) 
--"Menu"
4. Weekly Homework -- Read and summarize the article on "Why You Should Consider Poster Advertising" located in the favorite links section; due by Friday, October 24

Resources:
1. Poster guide sheet; Children's Placemat guide sheet; Interactive Educational Quiz Game guide sheet;

Monday, October 20, 2014

Topic:
Interactive Game

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. Continue to work on NEW PROJECT:  "Interactive Educational Quiz Game" via power point; concepts covered -- action buttons, hyperlinks, sound, slide animations, slide transitions, animated clip art, drawing tools, word art, etc.
2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT:
--"Children's Placemat" (last grade of the quarter) 
--"Menu"
3. Weekly Homework -- Read and summarize the article on "Why You Should Consider Poster Advertising" located in the favorite links section; due by Friday, October 24
4. Looking Ahead:  "Poster" Project -- to begin tomorrow

Resources:
1. Children's Placemat guide sheet; Interactive Educational Quiz Game guide sheet;

Friday, October 17, 2014

Topic:
Menu
Children's Placemat
Interactive Game

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. Distribute/administer DTP Comprehensive "Application" Test 
2. Continue to work on NEW PROJECT:  "Interactive Educational Quiz Game" via power point; concepts covered -- action buttons, hyperlinks, sound, slide animations, slide transitions, animated clip art, drawing tools, word art, etc.; due by Wednesday, October 22
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT:
--"Children's Placemat" (last grade of the quarter) 
--"Menu"
4. Weekly Homework -- Explore the Internet and locate three educational game sites for children -- provide the name of the game, the purpose, and an overall critique of each one; due by Friday, October 17
5. Looking Ahead:  Poster Collage Project 

Resources:
1. Children's Placemat guide sheet; Interactive Educational Quiz Game guide sheet; DTP Application Test and Answer Sheet

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Topic:
Menu
Children's Placemat
Interactive Game

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. No Bell Ringer
2. Continue to work on NEW PROJECT:  "Interactive Educational Quiz Game" via power point; concepts covered -- action buttons, hyperlinks, sound, slide animations, slide transitions, animated clip art, drawing tools, word art, etc.
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT:
--"Children's Placemat"
--"Menu"
4. Weekly Homework -- Explore the Internet and locate three educational game sites for children -- provide the name of the game, the purpose, and an overall critique of each one; due by Friday, October 17
5. Looking Ahead:  DTP Comprehensive "Application" Test -- tomorrow

Resources:
1. Children's Placemat guide sheet; Interactive Educational Quiz Game guide sheet

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Topic:
Menu
Children's Placemat
Interactive Game

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. No Bell Ringer
2. Continue to work on NEW PROJECT:  "Interactive Educational Quiz Game" via power point; concepts covered -- action buttons, hyperlinks, sound, slide animations, slide transitions, animated clip art, drawing tools, word art, etc.
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT:
--"Children's Placemat"
--"Menu"
4. Weekly Homework -- Explore the Internet and locate three educational game sites for children -- provide the name of the game, the purpose, and an overall critique of each one; due by Friday, October 17

Resources:
1. Children's Placemat guide sheet; Interactive Educational Quiz Game guide sheet

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Topic:
Menu
Children's Placemat
Interactive Game

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. No Bell Ringer
2. Continue to work on NEW PROJECT:  "Interactive Educational Quiz Game" via power point; concepts covered -- action buttons, hyperlinks, sound, slide animations, slide transitions, animated clip art, drawing tools, word art, etc.
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT:
--"Children's Placemat"
--"Menu"
4. Weekly Homework -- Explore the Internet and locate three educational game sites for children -- provide the name of the game, the purpose, and an overall critique of each one; due by Friday, October 17

Resources:
1. Children's Placemat guide sheet; Interactive Educational Quiz Game guide sheet

Monday, October 13, 2014

Topic:
Menu
Children's Placemat
Interactive Game

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. No Bell Ringer
2. Continue to work on NEW PROJECT:  "Interactive Educational Quiz Game" via power point; concepts covered -- action buttons, hyperlinks, sound, slide animations, slide transitions, animated clip art, drawing tools, word art, etc.
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT:
--"Children's Placemat"
--"Menu"
4. Weekly Homework -- Explore the Internet and locate three educational game sites for children -- provide the name of the game, the purpose, and an overall critique of each one; due by Friday, October 17

Resources:
1. Children's Placemat guide sheet; Interactive Educational Quiz Game guide sheet

Friday, October 10, 2014

Topic:
Menu
Children's Placemat
Interactive Game

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. No Bell Ringer
2. Review concepts of NEW PROJECT:  "Interactive Educational Quiz Game" via power point; concepts covered -- action buttons, hyperlinks, sound, slide animations, slide transitions, animated clip art, drawing tools, word art, etc.
3. CURRENT ASSIGNMENT:  Children's Placemat -- continue to show student examples; this project will review previously taught concepts while promoting creativity in variation of use
4. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT:
--"Menu" 
5. Weekly Homework -- Read and answer the following question based upon the link entitled, "Pros and Cons of Using Public Domain Images"; please list three advantages as well as three disadvantages of using public domain images.

Resources:
1. Children's Placemat guide sheet; Interactive Educational Quiz Game guide sheet

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Topic:
Menu
Children's Placemat
Interactive Game

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. Bell Ringer -- Discuss types/subject matter of children's educational quiz games!
2. Introduce NEW PROJECT:  "Interactive Educational Quiz Game" via power point; concepts covered -- action buttons, hyperlinks, sound, slide animations, slide transitions, animated clip art, drawing tools, word art, etc.
3. CURRENT ASSIGNMENT:  Children's Placemat -- continue to show student examples; this project will review previously taught concepts while promoting creativity in variation of use
4. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT:
--"Menu" 
5. Weekly Homework -- Read and answer the following question based upon the link entitled, "Pros and Cons of Using Public Domain Images"; please list three advantages as well as three disadvantages of using public domain images.

Resources:
1. Children's Placemat guide sheet; Interactive Educational Quiz Game guide sheet

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Topic:
Menu
Children's Placemat

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. No Bell Ringer
2. CURRENT ASSIGNMENT:  Children's Placemat; Continue to show student examples; this project will review previously taught concepts while promoting creativity in variation of use
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Menu" 
--"Animations" (past due)
--"Newsletter" (past due)
4. Weekly Homework -- Read and answer the following question based upon the link entitled, "Pros and Cons of Using Public Domain Images"; please list three advantages as well as three disadvantages of using public domain images.
5. Looking Ahead:  Interactive Game

Resources:
1. Children's Placemat guide sheet

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Topic:
Menu
Children's Placemat

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. No Bell Ringer
2. CURRENT ASSIGNMENT:  Children's Placemat; Continue to show student examples; this project will review previously taught concepts while promoting creativity in variation of use
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Menu" 
--"Animations" (past due)
--"Newsletter" (past due)
4. Weekly Homework -- Read and answer the following question based upon the link entitled, "Pros and Cons of Using Public Domain Images"; please list three advantages as well as three disadvantages of using public domain images.

Resources:
1. Children's Placemat guide sheet; p

Monday, October 6, 2014

Topic:
Menu
Children's Placemat

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. No Bell Ringer
2. CURRENT ASSIGNMENT:  Children's Placemat; Continue to show student examples; this project will review previously taught concepts while promoting creativity in variation of use
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Menu" 
--"Animations" (past due)
--"Newsletter" (past due)
4. Weekly Homework -- Read and answer the following question based upon the link entitled, "Pros and Cons of Using Public Domain Images"; please list three advantages as well as three disadvantages of using public domain images.

Resources:
1. Children's Placemat guide sheet; placemat examples; Menu guide sheet; Menu examples

Friday, October 3, 2014

Topic:
Menu
Children's Placemat

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1.  No Bell Ringer
2. NEW ASSIGNMENT:  Children's Placemat; Continue to show student examples; this project will review previously taught concepts while promoting creativity in variation of use
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Menu" 
--"Animations" (past due)
--"Newsletter" (past due)
4. Weekly Homework -- Topic:  "Definition of Public Domain Images for Media Projects"; complete worksheet (located in back hanging file) via links section; due by Friday, October 3, 2014

Resources:
1. Menu guide sheet; Menu examples; Worksheet - Definition of Public Domain Images for Media Projets; Google Drive -- past student work examples; Children's Placemat guide sheet

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Topic:
Menu
Children's Placemat

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1.  Bell Ringer -- Brainstorming in regards to a children's placemat
2. Introduce NEW ASSIGNMENT:  Children's Placemat; Show student examples; this project will review previously taught concepts while promoting creativity in variation of use
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Menu" 
--"Animations" (past due)
--"Newsletter" (past due)
4. Weekly Homework -- Topic:  "Definition of Public Domain Images for Media Projects"; complete worksheet (located in back hanging file) via links section; due by Friday, October 3, 2014

Resources:
1. Menu guide sheet; Menu examples; Worksheet - Definition of Public Domain Images for Media Projets; Google Drive -- past student work examples; Children's Placemat guide sheet

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Topic:
Animations
Menu

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. Continue to work on NEWER ASSIGNMENT:  Menu
2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Animations" 
--"Newsletter" (past due)
3. Weekly Homework -- Topic:  "Definition of Public Domain Images for Media Projects"; complete worksheet (located in back hanging file) via links section; due by Friday, October 3, 2014

Resources:
1. Menu guide sheet; Menu examples; Worksheet - Definition of Public Domain Images for Media Projets; Google Drive -- past student work examples

Monday, September 29, 2014

Topic:
Animations
Menu

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. Show student projects -- Newsletters and Animations
2. NEWER ASSIGNMENT:  
--Menu
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Animations" 
--"Newsletter" (past due)
4. Weekly Homework -- Topic:  "Definition of Public Domain Images for Media Projects"; complete worksheet (located in back hanging file) via links section; due by Friday, October 3, 2014

Resources:
1. Menu guide sheet; Menu examples; Worksheet - Definition of Public Domain Images for Media Projets; Google Drive -- past student work examples

Friday, September 26, 2014

Topic:
Animations
Menu

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. Administer DTP Review Quiz #4
2. NEWER ASSIGNMENT:  
--Menu
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Animations" 
--"Newsletter" (past due)
4. Weekly Homework -- Evaluate an "online" menu describing three "good" design principles/elements as well as three "bad" design principles/elements; due by Friday, September 26

Resources:
1. Animations guide sheet; DTP Glossary; Menu guide sheet; Menu examples

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Topic:
Animations
Menu

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. Review "Menu" publication project; new concepts (multiple master pages, leader tabs, crossover, matte, attention getters (building block), numbered list, scaling, kerning, and tracking); show past examples
2. NEWER ASSIGNMENT:  
--Menu
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Animations" 
--"Newsletter" (past due)
4. Weekly Homework -- Evaluate an "online" menu describing three "good" design principles/elements as well as three "bad" design principles/elements; due by Friday, September 26
5. Looking Ahead:  DTP Review Quiz #4 (Glossary) - next class period

Resources:
1. Animations guide sheet; DTP Glossary; Menu guide sheet; Menu examples

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Topic:
Animations
Menu

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. Review "Menu" publication project; new concepts (multiple master pages, leader tabs, crossover, matte, attention getters (building block), numbered list, scaling, kerning, and tracking); show past examples
2. NEWER ASSIGNMENT:  
--Menu
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Animations" 
--"Newsletter" (past due)
4. Weekly Homework -- Evaluate an "online" menu describing three "good" design principles/elements as well as three "bad" design principles/elements; due by Friday, September 26

Resources:
1. Animations guide sheet; DTP Glossary; Menu guide sheet; Menu examples

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Topic:
Animations
Menu

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. Distribute Menu guide sheet; explain; re-show examples 
2. Review "Menu" publication project; new concepts (multiple master pages, leader tabs, crossover, matte, attention getters (building block), numbered list, scaling, kerning, and tracking); show past examples
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Animations" 
--"Newsletter" (past due)
4. Weekly Homework -- Evaluate an "online" menu describing three "good" design principles/elements as well as three "bad" design principles/elements; due by Friday, September 26

Resources:
1. Animations guide sheet; DTP Glossary; Menu guide sheet; Menu examples

Monday, September 22, 2014

Topic:
Animations
Menu

Objectives/Standards:  (Course of Study)
Obj. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Tasks:
1. Continue with Desktop Publishing Glossary Terms (#46-53); Notes
2. Introduce "Menu" publication project; new concepts (multiple master pages, leader tabs, crossover, matte, attention getters (building block), numbered list, scaling, kerning, and tracking); show past examples
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS:
--"Animations" 
--"Newsletter" (past due)
4. Weekly Homework -- Evaluate an "online" menu describing three "good" design principles/elements as well as three "bad" design principles/elements; due by Friday, September 26

Resources:
1. Animations guide sheet; DTP Glossary; Menu guide sheet; Menu examples

Friday, September 19, 2014

Topic:
Newsletter
Animations

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. Administer DTP Quiz #3 - Review of "Glossary" Terminology
2. Continue to work on "Animations" project via Power Point; (WORK DAY)
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT:  "Newsletter" (Past Due); counting towards Progress Reports
4. Weekly Homework -- Summarize "Traditional Animations" (see links section); Due by Friday, September 19, 2014
5. Looking Ahead:  "Menu" creation next class period

Resources:
1. Newsletter guidesheet; Animations guidesheet; Animation examples; Testmoz - 356283

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Topic:
Newsletter
Animations

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 "Animations" project via Power Point; (WORK DAY)
2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT:  "Newsletter" (Past Due); counting towards Progress Reports
3. Weekly Homework -- Summarize "Traditional Animations" (see links section); Due by Friday, September 19, 2014
4. Looking Ahead:  Review DTP Glossary Quiz to be given next class period

Resources:
1. Newsletter guidesheet; Animations guidesheet; Animation examples

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Topic:
Newsletter
Animations

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. Review "Animations" project via Power Point; discuss guide sheet requirements (WORK DAY)
2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT:  "Newsletter" (Past Due); counting towards Progress Reports
3. Weekly Homework -- Summarize "Traditional Animations" (see links section); Due by Friday, September 19, 2014

Resources:
1. Newsletter guidesheet; Animations guidesheet; Animation examples

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Topic:
Newsletter
Animations

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. Review "Animations" project via Power Point; discuss guide sheet requirements (WORK DAY)
2. ONE DAY EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY -- See Ms. Burch
3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT:  "Newsletter" (Past Due); counting towards Progress Reports
4. Weekly Homework -- Summarize "Traditional Animations" (see links section); Due by Friday, September 19, 2014

Resources:
1. Newsletter guidesheet; Animations guidesheet; Animation examples

Monday, September 15, 2014

Topic:
Newsletter
Animations

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. Introduce/demo "Animations" project via Power Point; show examples and discuss guide sheet
2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT:  "Newsletter" (Past Due) 
3. Weekly Homework -- Summarize "Traditional Animations" (see links section); Due by Friday, September 19, 2014

Resources:
1. Newsletter guidesheet; Animations guidesheet; Animation examples

Friday, September 12, 2014

Topic:
Newsletter
Animation

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
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. Show "Toy Story" to demonstrate the work completed "Behind the Scenes" in regards to creating an animated film
2. Continue to work on "Newsletter" project; for directions, pick up guide sheet located in back hanging file; due by Friday, September 12
3. Weekly Homework -- In your words, read and summarize the article "Why Your Business Still Needs Newsletters" (first two sections only) -- see links section; due by Friday, September 12
4. Looking ahead -- Animation project to be introduced next class period 

Resources:
1. PP -- DTP Glossary; Newsletter guide sheet; Pixar.com (Feature Film/Toy Story); Toy Story movie

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Topic:
Newsletter

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
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. Introduce Computer Animated Design/Publications (our next project) via -- "Behind the Scenes" footage for the first Pixar movie Toy Story 
--Inside Pixar 5:54
--Storyboard (Army Men) 2:44
--Animation 2:19
--Designing 5:35
--Modeling 1:35
--Sound :56
2. Continue to work on "Newsletter" project; for directions, pick up guide sheet located in back hanging file; due by Friday, September 12
3. Weekly Homework -- In your words, read and summarize the article "Why Your Business Still Needs Newsletters" (first two sections only) -- see links section; due by Friday, September 12
4. Looking ahead -- Animations project

Resources:
1. PP -- DTP Glossary; Newsletter guide sheet; Pixar.com (Feature Film/Toy Story)

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Topic:
Newsletter

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
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. Demo DTP Glossary Terms #36-45 previously given as Notes; design checker (file), margins, page indicators (status bar), spelling checker (review), bestfit (text box tools--text fit), color schemes (page design), story, snap to command, rulers
2. Continue to work on "Newsletter" project; for directions, pick up guide sheet located in back hanging file; due by Friday, September 12
3. Weekly Homework -- In your words, read and summarize the article "Why Your Business Still Needs Newsletters" (first two sections only) -- see links section; due by Friday, September 12
4. Looking ahead -- Animations 

Resources:
1. PP -- DTP Glossary; Newsletter guide sheet

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Topic:
Newsletter

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
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 "Newsletter" project; for directions, pick up guide sheet located in back hanging file
2. Weekly Homework -- In your words, read and summarize the article "Why Your Business Still Needs Newsletters" (first two sections only) -- see links section; due by Friday, September 12
3. Looking Ahead:  Animations

Resources:
1. PP --  Newsletter guide sheet

Monday, September 8, 2014

Topic:
Newsletter

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
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 #36-45
2. Continue to work on "Newsletter" project; for directions, pick up guide sheet located in back hanging file
3. Weekly Homework -- In your words, read and summarize the article "Why Your Business Still Needs Newsletters" (first two sections only) -- see links section; due by Friday, September 12

Resources:
1. PP -- DTP Glossary; Newsletter guide sheet

Friday, September 5, 2014

Topic:
Newsletter

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
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. Administer DTP Intro Quiz #2
2. Continue to work on "Newsletter" project; for directions, pick up guide sheet located in back hanging file
3. Weekly Homework  -- In your own words, summarize the article on Desktop Publishers located in the link section (one page in length); due by Friday, September 5

Resources:
1. PP -- DTP Glossary; Newsletter guide sheet; DTP Quiz #2 - Testmoz

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Topic:
Newsletter

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
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. Begin "Newsletter" project; for directions, pick up guide sheet located in back hanging file
2. Weekly Homework  -- In your own words, summarize the article on Desktop Publishers located in the link section (one page in length); due by Friday, September 5
3. Looking Ahead:  DTP Quiz #2 - tomorrow

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

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Topic:
Newsletter

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
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 Design Elements and Principles - Part 2 (Notes)
2. Demonstrate new concepts pertaining to "Newsletter" publication/template (margin guides, ruler guides, grid guides, gutter, drop cap, styles/formatting, bulleted lists,building blocks (borders and accents), masthead, page navigation pane, table, text wrapping, text overflow, pour, and word art. 
3. If not already done, show samples of past Newsletters
4. If time allows, distribute "Newsletter" project guide sheet; create template as a group!    
5. Weekly Homework  -- In your own words, summarize the article on Desktop Publishers located in the link section (one page in length); due by Friday, September 5

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

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Topic:
Newsletter

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
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 #20-35
2. Demonstrate new concepts pertaining to "Newsletter" publication/template (margin guides, ruler guides, grid guides, gutter, drop cap, styles/formatting, bulleted lists,building blocks (borders and accents), masthead, page navigation pane, table, text wrapping, text overflow, pour, and word art. 
3. "Newsletter" project guide sheet to be distributed tomorrow!   
4. Weekly Homework  -- In your own words, summarize the article on Desktop Publishers located in the link section (one page in length); due by Friday, September 5
5. Looking Ahead:  Design Elements and Principles - Notes - Part 2 tomorrow!

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

Friday, August 29, 2014

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing

Objectives/Standards:
Introduction to Class

Tasks:
1. Introduce Design Elements and Principles - Part I (Notes)
2. Administer Introductory Quiz #1
3. Continue to work on "Aquarium" Introductory Project; 75 points; when finished, submit to teacher
4. Continue to gather Google emails via spreadsheet
5. Weekly Homework -- Bring in an example of Desktop Publishing (i.e., newsletter, brochure, etc.); due by Friday, August 29
6. Looking Ahead --Newsletters

Resources:
1. h/o -- classroom roster; seating chart; PP; Aquarium (Intro Project); Excel; Testmoz.com

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing

Objectives/Standards:
Introduction to Class

Tasks:
1. Continue to work on "Aquarium" Introductory Project; 75 points
2. Gather Google emails via spreadsheet
3. Weekly Homework -- Bring in an example of Desktop Publishing (i.e., newsletter, brochure, etc.); due by Friday, August 29
4. Looking Ahead -- Introductory quiz to be given next class period

Resources:
1. h/o -- classroom roster; seating chart; PP; Aquarium (Intro Project); Excel

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing

Objectives/Standards:
Introduction to Class

Tasks:
1. Google Setup - Finalized; make sure Google "set up" has been completed -- folders created, website bookmarked, Publisher pinned to task bar
2. Review concepts from yesterday as it relates to first project (group, ungroup, layer, master page (picture background -- Google images), nudge, shadow, rotate, text box; F9 key function
3. Distribute/assign "Aquarium" Introductory Project; 75 points 
4. Weekly Homework -- Bring in an example of Desktop Publishing (i.e., newsletter, brochure, etc.); due by Friday, August 29

Resources:
1. h/o -- classroom roster; seating chart; PP; Aquarium (Intro Project)

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing

Objectives/Standards:
Introduction to Class

Tasks:
1. Google Setup - Finalized; make sure Google "set up" has been completed -- folders created, website bookmarked, Publisher pinned to task bar
2. Distribute and explore Publisher Interface handout (Quick Reference Card) via software; DTP Glossary #1-9 reviewed
3. Continue with DTP Glossary of terminology -- #10-19 (Notes)
4. Demo/explore above terms as it relates to first project (group, ungroup, layer, master page (picture background -- Google images), nudge, shadow, rotate, text box; F9 key function
5. Weekly Homework -- Bring in an example of Desktop Publishing (i.e., newsletter, brochure, etc.); due by Friday, August 29
6.  Looking Ahead:  Introductory project to be assigned tomorrow!

Resources:
1. h/o -- classroom roster; seating chart; PP -- (DTP Glossary); Publisher Interface Quick Reference Card

Monday, August 25, 2014

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing

Objectives/Standards:
Introduction to Class

Tasks:
1. Review previous day's agenda; make sure Google "set up" has been completed -- folders created, website bookmarked, Publisher pinned to task bar
2. Introduce "What is Desktop Publishing" via (Notes) -- practice saving to Google Drive
3. Begin DTP Glossary of terminology -- #1-9 (Notes)
4. Distribute and explore Publisher Interface handout (Quick Reference Card) via software
5. Weekly Homework -- Bring in an example of Desktop Publishing (i.e., newsletter, brochure, etc.); due by Friday, August 29
6.  Looking Ahead:  Introductory project to be assigned tomorrow!

Resources:
1. h/o -- classroom roster; seating chart; PP (What is DTP; DTP Glossary); Publisher Interface Quick Reference Card

Friday, August 22, 2014

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing

Objectives/Standards:
Introduction to Class

Tasks:
1. Classroom Roster - Seating Chart
2. Create Google Drive Shortcut -- explain process and how PC differs from Chromebooks
3. Create Class Folders
4. Allow students to finish DTP Pre-Test from yesterday
5. If time allows, distribute and explore Publisher Interface handout (Quick Reference Card)

Resources:
1. h/o -- classroom roster; seating chart; pre-test; scantrons; Publisher handout

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Topic:
Welcome Back To School

Objectives/Standards:
Introduction to Class

Tasks:
1. Classroom Roster - Seating Chart
2. Distribute/administer DTP Pre-Test
3. If time allows, distribute and explore Publisher Interface handout (Quick Reference Card)

Resources:
1. h/o -- classroom roster; seating chart; pre-test; scantrons; Publisher handout

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Topic:
Welcome Back To School

Objectives/Standards:
Introduction to Class

Tasks:
1. Classroom Roster
2. Overview of Class -- projects discussed
3. Display/discuss "Classroom Management Plan" via Mimio
4. Display "Teacher Website"
5. Completion of Student Information Sheet
6. Announce Pre-Test will be given tomorrow; need to bring a pencil to class

Resources:
1. h/o -- classroom roster; COS; Classroom Management Plan; SIF