Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Day 4 to 5 - Online Organization

Day 4

 Why did the computer get glasses?

 Typing Club - Touch Typing
  • If you have not done so already, Sign Up for Typing Club
    1. Go to TypingClub.com and click Get Started
    2. Click Save Progress in upper right-hand corner of screen
    3. Fill in the information and click Sign Up
      • username = first initial, last initial, ID number
      • password = capital First initial, lowercase last initial, #,  locker combo (birth date in summer)
    4. Click Start
    5. Click Lesson 1 to watch Introduction video
  • As you proceed through the lessons, focus on technique. Don't try to type fast... try to train your brain to learn where the keys are without looking.
  • View the video on proper touch typing technique and create a list of typing tips in a Google Doc.
  • Complete daily practice in Typing Club using proper technique (remember to focus on how you type, not how well). Work on one lesson for 5 to 10 minutes repeatedly, each day:


  • Maintain Good Posture
  • Hand Position is Key

  • Focus on Technique
  1. Feet Flat
  2. Back Straight
  3. Elbows In
  4. Flat, Non-resting Wrists
  5. Slightly Curved Fingers
  6. Anchor on Home Row
  7. Eyes on Copy
  8. Say It As You Strike It
  9. Keep a Smooth and Steady Pace

Comprehension Checks: (Please note these are only practice. Also, it may count your answer wrong if you don't spell it the same way I do.... don't worry, the point is just so YOU can check your comprehension of the material.)

 Student Bio

Google Drive

    EverFi Ignition

    Everfi Part 1: Ignition - Digital Literacy and Responsibility
    If you have not done so already, register for EverFi:
      • enter the class code that was emailed to you
    • complete registration info:
      • use capital first initial / last initial / id# as your username
      • use your @student.leyden212.org email address
      • use capital First initial / lowercase last initial / # / locker combo as your password (birthdate in summer)
      • agree to the registration terms

    • click Get Started
    • click the flashing blue "power" button
    • Arrow through the first three messages
      • You are about to enter the world of Ignition where you will learn new skills for using technology in productive, creative, and responsible ways.
      • Use these skills to help yourself and other people in your world make good decisions about technology
      • Complete all three activities and you will be on your way!
    • click Get Started Now
    • click Get Started

    • put on your headphones and click the Welcome rectangle
    • watch the Introduction Video
      • you will be introduced to Ignition where you will learn to use technology in productive, creative, and responsible ways
      • this is only a simulation, you will not really get your favorite band to come to Leyden
    • after first video, Click on the forward arrow to continue
    • click on the Choosing a Computer rectangle
    • turn the volume down for your headphones
    • take Digital Preparedness Survey
    • click on the Choosing a Computer rectangle
    • read the screen and click the X
    • click the Pre-Check balloon
    • after video, Click on the forward arrow to continue
    • answer the 5 Pre-Check questions
      • types of  software
      • how a computer works
      • how to buy a computer
    • after Pre-Check, Click on the forward arrow to continue


     Day 5
    Google Calendar

    Using the Calendar to not only track academic due dates but also manage personal tasks and responsibilities

    Tasks:

    1. As you work through this module, complete the Google Calendar worksheet and submit it.
    2. In order to become an effective and organized student, it is imperative to learn how to read and use the Google Calendar. Watch this video for an introduction to the Google Calendar.
    3. Review your course calendars for important events and due dates.
    4. Create a personal Google calendar and add events. Include items such as class schedule, sporting events, club meetings, your birthday or other important life events.
    5. Watch this video on adding events to your calendar and add one or more Leyden calendar events to your calendar.

    Resources:


    Day 6

    Learning Style Self-Assessment
    • Answer the 16 questions from this survey to learn about your learning style.

    Showcase Website

     Comprehension Checks: (Please note these are only practice. Also, it may count your answer wrong if you don't spell it the same way I do.... don't worry, the point is just so YOU can check your comprehension of the material.)
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