Computer+Apps+Overview

=**CMS Computer Applications Overview**= //geckley@codymiddleschool.org// geckley@park6.k12.wy.us
 * //Instructor: Greg Eckley//**

Computer Applications Mission Statement **//Students will exhibit responsible, efficient, and creative use of technology applications through exploration, discovery, research, problem-solving, and collaboration...all practiced using varying degrees of higher-order thinking skills while considering societal impacts.//**

__**We use the National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS) to help guide curricular development for this class.**__
Click here to see the latest NETS.

//The Wyoming Vocational Education Standards// PDF:
 * We also use the Wyoming Vocational Education Standards to help guide curricular development too.**

=**Basic Functions & Operating System Use:**= (The //**Accountable 5**// applies to many of these) • Turning computer on/off/sleep • Login/Logout • Naming documents & folders & saving them in the correct places • Organizing documents/folders on computer (clean desktops, deleting unused files, trash, etc.) • Using Finder Window & Using Spotlight (view options, searches, etc.) • Opening/closing documents & software • Dock manipulation/organization • Dashboard/Widget use and downloading • System Preferences Do’s & Don’ts (no rotating backgrounds, etc.) • Backing up or transferring files: ie: Mounting & using server, dropboxes, Users-Shared folders • Printing • Converting file types. (Ex: jpg to tiff, etc.) • Keeping laptop batteries charged • Troubleshooting (check wires, force quit, help menus, etc.) • Maintaining your computer: keeping your computer clean and operational all the time!

=Internet Rules/Use – YOU are responsible for your own computer!= (The //**Accountable 5**// applies to many of these) • Keep passwords/usernames secret! • Tell an adult if you encounter an inappropriate site or a site that makes you uncomfortable, and back out of it or quit…DO NOT draw attention to inappropriate or questionable Web sites! • Never respond to E-mail, chat comments, instant messages, or newsgroup messages that are hostile, belligerent, inappropriate, or in any way make you feel uncomfortable. Tell an adult. • Cyber Bullying is prohibited! • Avoid anything that might hurt people & risk getting you into trouble.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ONLINE BEHAVIOR!
• Stay on task…don’t get sidetracked non-related things on the Internet. • Never get together with someone you “meet” Online! • Keep your identity private! Don’t give out yours or others’ personal information (including pictures) while Online. • Always practice Netiquette (Internet Etiquette/Manners)! • Don’t believe everything you see/read on the Internet – Evaluate Web sites for credibility. • Obey Copyright laws! • Always credit your resources when you take information, pictures, sound files, movies, etc. • Never plagiarize intellectual property. • Ask a teacher BEFORE you download anything onto your computer! • Check Web sites for privacy policies (always know what they plan to do with your information if you have to give anything out.). • If you are Blogging, on a Forum, or Instant Messaging (IM), always follow the rules of the site and practice Netiquette. • Email is to be used appropriately – practice Netiquette, know what you’re attachments are BEFORE downloading or opening them, DON’T forward false messages, etc. • Cell Phones are to be used responsibly, and they ARE NOT allowed in class unless you have the teacher’s or administrator’s permission first! • Always obey all copyright laws! (http://www.copyright.gov/ or http://www.legal-database.com/internetlaw.htm or http://www.surfnetkids.com/musicpiracy.htm .) • Remote Desktop must always be enabled!

=Care & Use of the Equipment & Computers= Treat all equipment with utmost care and respect! Ask for assistance from classmates or teachers when you are unsure of how to operate something. • Computers • Scanners • Digital Video Camcorders • Digital Cameras • DVD/CD burners • External Microphones • TV, DVD/VCR player • Smartboard • Projectors • Printers • iPods: Know that there is a time & place for listening to iPods (check with your teacher). • Chargers

=Software (Available to us)= • Microsoft Office 2008 (Word, Excel, Power Point) • iWork '09 (Pages, Numbers, Keynote) • iLife '09 (iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iWeb, Garage Band, iCal, iDVD, iChat, Address Book) • Macromedia Studio MX (Dreamweaver, Flash, Freehand, Fireworks) • Adobe CS (Photoshop & Illustrator) • Final Cut Studio Pro • Aperture • Internet Browsers: Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, Netscape • First Class & .Mac email • NoteTaker • SmartBoard • Lots of Freeware • And many more applications!

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