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