| Vector vs. Bitmap |
Create vector graphics using vector graphics tool. Convert vector to bitmap. Convert bitmap to graphics. |
Download and provide sample vector files from the internet and post it in the portfolio as bitmaps. |
Macromedia Flash |
Create a simple logo in vector for a website. |
| Speadsheets-Charts |
Create charts appropriate to the data given. |
Demonstrate the ability to take various given data to create correct charts. |
OpenOffice.org Calc |
Convert monthly weather data into visual data. |
| Spreadsheets-Calculations |
Take given data to create new data by using calculations. SUM, divide, multiply, add, subtract. |
Solve word math problems using spreadsheet software |
OpenOffice.org Calc |
Create a checkbook.
Create a loan/interst calculator |
| Desktop Publishing-Document and text formatting |
Using word processing features within a desktop publishing program. Use custom document sizing, and create page markers. |
Demonstrate the ability to take a product(cereal box) and correctly create a layout ready for print. |
Macromedia Freehand |
Design a cereal box. |
| HTML |
Use Notepad to write HTML code to create a simple site.
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Portrfolio assessment based on the results of individual web sites. |
Atomic Learning.com, w3schools.com, class presentations, student portfolios |
Create, edit and update a website for a quarter. |
| Blogging |
Write electronic content to communicate clearly and responsibly on the world wide web.
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Website Portfolio, Blog Page |
Other Blog sites, topics from various on-line sources |
Write a blog every other day. |
| Web Editor |
Manage multiple web pages using WYSIWYG software |
Portfolio Assessment: Web site |
Macromedia Dreamweaver |
Create and Maintain a Web site |
| Essentials of a Computer |
Identify and label parts of a computer and know the signifance of hardware performance |
Slideshow Portfolio |
On-line resources and Openoffice.org Impress |
Research on-line the details of coomputer hardware as if a purchase was taking place. |
| Interface Concepts |
Define, compare/contrast computer and mechanical interfaces |
Create a menu |
Macromedia Flash and internet |
Navigate the web to compare different web interfaces |
| XML |
Wite Basic XML database |
Convert a list of data/information and create an xml file |
Notepad and internet |
Create an RSS news link using XML |
| Basic 3D |
Identify objects and points on X, Y, and Z axis. |
Create various shapes to specificity; e.g., create rectangle 100x150x300 |
SketchPad |
Design a simple arhcitectural structure |
| Basic Animation |
Create frame by frame animations, recognize different types of animation, and manipulate timelines. |
Make a 10 second animation file using basic shapes and text. |
Macromedia Flash |
Create frame by frame movie clips |