Students will be able to describe the Internet and the World Wide Web, and the difference between the two. We discuss the ways of connecting to the Internet, both narrowband and broadband, and the types of Internet access providers. We cover the basic structure of the Internet and who controls it. We also consider the parts of the World Wide Web—websites, web pages, browsers, URLs, web portals, search tools, and search engines. We probe the mysteries of HTML and hyperlinks.
In the second half of the chapter, we consider the riches of Internet use, and then we look at the risks. Among the riches are email, instant messaging, FTP, newsgroups, and mailing lists. We also have telephone, multimedia, webcasting, blogs, e-commerce, and social networking. Among the risks: snoopers, spam, spoofing, phishing, pharming, cookies, spyware, and malware such as viruses..
Good morning! Sorry I couldn’t be there with you today. I had stomach problems all night, so it’s bland foods, water and rest for me today.
The sub should be able to take you into the middle room so you can finish up your CPU installs. If you have already successfully completed your reassembly and tested your PC and confirmed that it boots, help your neighbors out with getting theirs reassembled and tested.
And of course, don’t forget the wisdom of TechSteve:
On Tuesday, I’ll check your work, and we’ll start cleaning up the middle room work area so Ms. Jones doesn’t strangle me. On Wednesday, we’ll post our inventories to the Google Classroom page. Make sure you have your inventory information ready to enter into a Google Doc or Google Sheet by then. Until then, work hard, be nice to the sub, and don’t let your dreams be memes.
Good morning! Sorry I couldn’t be there with you today. The cold I picked up this weekend got the best of me. I’m hoping a little rest will help me get over it.
Now just because I’m not there with you today doesn’t mean this is a day for you to chill and watch meme videos on YouTube. I actually have another video I’d like for you to watch:
TechSteve here is going to show you how to disassemble, clean and reassemble the model of computer that we’re going to be working with this week. Watch how he does it, because you’ll be doing the same when I get back (although for Ford’s sake, don’t put your fingers in the Thermal Paste like he does – I don’t know why he does that).
On Wednesday, we’ll pick out a machine in the Lab for you to test, field strip, clean and reassemble. Make sure you watch the video before then, and keep the meme videos to a minimum.
This week, we will visit the lab, where each student will be allowed to pick out a PC to use in their lab activities throughout the year.
Each student should first assemble their PC, connect it to power, boot to the Windows operating system and confirm that it is in working order.
Examine the computer and peripheral components, front and back.
In a Google Doc or Form, create an inventory list of the external components. Provide the component name, manufacturer, description, characteristics and any identification numbers available (serial #, part #, model #).
Observe the boot process and determine the following information:
What is the speed of the CPU?
How much RAM is installed?
Next, each student will open up their PC, and remove and inventory (record any available information such as manufacturer, model, serial # and capacity) all easily removable components:
Hard Drive
DVD-Rom
RAM sticks
Students will acquire a philips head screwdriver from the tool cabinet and proceed to carefully remove the motherboard and power supply.
Students will use canned air to clean the PC case of lint and debris to ensure optimal airflow.
Students will reassemble the PC and its external peripherals, and reboot it to test its operation.
Submit the completed PC Inventory document to the Google Classroom assignment labeled “Chap. 1 Lab” by Monday, Sept. 5th.
Assigned: August 29th, 2016
Due Date: September 2nd, 2016
Click the https://connect.mheducation.com/ link to connect to the online testing website. Log in with your credentials that we set up in the second week of class.
Navigate to the “Test Your Might – Chap. 1 Quiz”.
The quiz is 80 questions, all multiple choice.
Please put away all notes, study guides and other materials before starting the quiz.
Please close all other documents and webpages and do not open any new tabs or windows until after you have submitted the quiz.
Please remain silent until everyone has completed the quiz.
Submit your test answers before the end of the class period today.
When you have completed your quiz, you may begin reading Chapter 2 on in the online textbook.
Assigned: August 26th, 2016
Due Date: August 26th, 2016
Students will explore how computing and the Internet affects their lives. Students will explore smartphones, the Internet, the World Wide Web and other aspects of the electronic world.
Students will also learn how Information Technology can benefit them, and what the different varieties of computers are. Students will discover how a computer works, and what goes into a personal computer, including hardware and software. Students will then explore the directions that computer and communications development are heading in the near future.
Students will explore how computing and the Internet affects their lives. Students will explore smartphones, the Internet, the World Wide Web and other aspects of the electronic world.
Students will also learn how Information Technology can benefit them, and what the different varieties of computers are. Students will discover how a computer works, and what goes into a personal computer, including hardware and software. Students will then explore the directions that computer and communications development are heading in the near future.
Open a Safari browser and visit the Google website.
Click the red Sign In button in the upper right corner.
Sign in with the Haydenmagnet.org account provided to you in your Computer Fundamentals or Computer Science class. If you do not remember your username or password from this account, or if you never took Computer Fundamentals or Computer Science, please see Mister Marmolejo to get your account fixed.
Once you are logged in, click on the Drive link at the top of the page to access Google Drive. Here you will have access to the most useful Google Apps: Document, Presentation, Spreadsheet, Form and Drawing.
Click on the red Create button on the left hand side, and create a new Document.
In this document, write a couple of sentences to tell me about the most interesting thing you’ve learned during our past two weeks together. It can be anything you learned in this class: how to use the Mac, how to configure your desktop, something about me or another member of the class, etc.
When you are finished, click the words “Untitled Document” in the upper left corner, and give this document a proper name.
Check for understanding of the Computer Lab and Internet Usage Policy.
Create student login accounts.
Student-Friendly Objectives:
I can demonstrate my understanding of the Computer Lab and Internet Usage Policy for the Center for Computer Studies, and earn my student account, which will allow me to log on to the network.
Today we’re going to take a quiz that will check to see if you were paying attention to the Lab Use Policy Presentation we reviewed yesterday.
The good news: If you pass the quiz, I’ll give you access to your Computer Studies student account. This student account only works in the Center for Computer Studies labs, and you’re going to need it to proceed any further in this class.
The bad news: If you don’t pass the quiz, you have to retake it until you do. Don’t worry, it’s not rocket science – I’m sure you’ll get it right on the first try. Don’t forget, you can always review the Lab Use Policy Presentation if you’re stuck.
As soon as you pass the quiz, I’ll walk you through the process of logging in to the computer for the first time, and I’ll walk you through changing your password so your account is secure.
Don’t forget your Plans for Success are due today! Make sure you get those turned in to me before you leave class.
On Monday, we’ll begin our introduction to the Macintosh operating system, so make sure you finish the quiz and get logged in today so you’re ready for next week’s lessons.
Assigned: August 12th, 2016 Due Date: August 12th, 2016
