CMP 101 Class Assignment Schedule: Class 2 days/week T/R Learning Assignments Reading / Graded Assignments Due Week 1 1/20 1. Introduction to the Course. Syllabus, requirements, and expectations. 6. Essential Computer Concepts – Reading Assignment (pages Concepts 1-25). 2. Network/Blackboard initial login. Review Blackboard CMP 101 course. 7. TRAINING. Concepts 1 (SAM). Remember that you must complete each activity under the Apply option. Use the Show Task List button to verify all tasks are marked complete. 3. SAM Initial Login. 4. SAM Training – Learning Assignment. The first training assignment (concepts tasks). Instructional videos are available on the CMP 101 Resources web site >> Help & FAQ >> SAM. 8. TRAINING. Concepts 2 (SAM). 5. Syllabus Quiz. In Blackboard under Submit Assignments. 1/22 1. Essential Computer Concepts lecture. Notes / presentation available on the CMP 101 Resources web site >> Handouts >> Essential Computer Concepts section. 2. Unit A: Windows 8 – Learning Assignment. Complete steps on pages 33-51. NOTE: In SAM there is an optional training module labeled TRAINING. Windows for Beginners that is recommended for those who are not familiar with Windows or computers in general. 3. Bring USB drive to every class. Week 2 1. Unit A: Windows 8 Review: Comments/Questions on Unit A 2. Introduce SAM Reading Assignment (Microsoft Office 2013 Illustrated Fundamentals). 1/27 3. Review SAM Training (TRAINING. Units A-B). Performance tasks. 4. Start Unit B: Windows 8 – Learning Assignment** Complete steps on pages 57-75. Remember: In SAM, you can access the Reading Assignment with videos that will walk you through each step of this activity. YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS ACTIVITY USING YOUR USB DRIVE. You will use it in the next class. 5. Unit B: Windows 8 – Learning Assignment** Complete steps on pages 57-75. Remember: In SAM, you can access the Reading Assignment with videos that will walk you through each step of this activity. YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS ACTIVITY USING YOUR USB DRIVE. You will use it in the next class. 6. TRAINING. Units A-B (SAM). NOTE: the TRAINING. Windows for Beginners module in SAM is optional but recommended for those who are not familiar with Windows or computers in general. Remember that you are only required to complete each activity under the Apply option. Use the Observe or Practice option to learn tasks you don’t already know. **READING ASSIGNMENTS: Do not do the individual steps in the book; those activities will be completed in class. Familiarize yourself with the terms, concepts, and screen images presented in the unit. Each unit has a corresponding training module in SAM if you would like to practice skills presented in a unit. Page 1 of 8 CMP 101 Class Assignment Schedule: Class 2 days/week T/R Learning Assignments 1. Unit B: Windows 8 Review: Comments/Questions on Unit B 1/29 2. Using the Snipping Tool – Learning Assignment: For a tutorial on how to use the Snipping Tool, watch the Using the Snipping Tool video on the CMP 101 Resources web site (Help & FAQ >> Class Procedures). Then do the following to create a screen snip of your work: a. Open File Explorer and open the Newsletter Items folder you created in step 1. Be sure to expand the folders in the navigation pane so all folders are visible. Set the view layout is to Details Adjust column widths and/or windows width/height as needed. b. Compare your screen to the Visuals Page on CMP 101 Resources Web site, then minimize the Visuals page to return to your File Explorer window. Use the Snipping tool to create a full-screen snip. Save the snip as B-Windows1.jpg on your USB drive (remember to change the file type as needed). Reading / Graded Assignments Due 5. Unit B: Windows 8 – Graded Assignment (textbook): Independent Challenge 3, page Windows 79. When finished, complete the following: a. Open File Explorer and open the Nearwater High folder. Expand folders in the navigation pane. Set the view layout to Details and make sure all folders/files created in this exercise are visible on the screen (see Visuals Page on CMP 101 Resources Web site). b. Use the Snipping Tool to create a full-screen snip. Save the snip as BWindows2.jpg on your USB (remember to change the file type as needed). Submit in Blackboard. 6. Introduction to the Internet – Learning Assignment (handout). Handout will be distributed in class or is available on the CMP 101 Resources web site. Follow instructions in handout to complete the tutorial. During the tutorial you will be instructed when to print. Submit printouts in next class. 3. Review procedures for submitting assignments in Blackboard. Submit BWindows1.jpg. 7. TRAINING. Electronic Comm – Learning Assignment (SAM). Remember that you must complete each task under the Apply option. Use the Show Task List button to verify all tasks are marked complete. 4. Review and begin reading/graded assignments. Unfinished assignments should be completed for homework. 8. Electronic Communication – Learning Assignment (Blackboard messages or email). Your instructor will provide specific instructions for this activity. Week 3 2/3 1. Searching the Internet – Learning Assignment. Video and review guide available from the CMP 101 Resources web site >> Handouts page >> Internet section. 4. Searching the Internet – Graded Assignment (handout & SAM). Follow instructions in the handout (available on the CMP 101 web site) to answer each question and use SAM as directed in the handout to submit your answers. 2. SAM Quizzes (QUIZ. Sample). Instructions (including video) for logging into SAM and taking a quiz can be found on the CMP 101 Resources web site >> Help & FAQ >> SAM. 5. Unit C: Office 2013 – Learning Assignment (textbook). Complete the steps on pages Office 81-97 (Task List.docx). Remember: In SAM, you can access the Reading Assignment with videos that will walk you through each step of this activity. You will need access to a computer with Office 2013 installed. Submit completed file in Blackboard. 3. SAM Study Guide – Learning Assignment. Create a study guide for the QUIZ. Sample assignment. Review training links available from study guide. Review steps for printing a study guide. 6. QUIZ. Units B-C (SAM). You may attempt all SAM quizzes up to two times; highest score will be recorded. You will need your textbook for this quiz. Print the study guide for your highest score and submit at the start of the next class. TIP: When taking a quiz, use the glossary in your book to look up multiple choice options. **READING ASSIGNMENTS: Do not do the individual steps in the book; those activities will be completed in class. Familiarize yourself with the terms, concepts, and screen images presented in the unit. Each unit has a corresponding training module in SAM if you would like to practice skills presented in a unit. Page 2 of 8 CMP 101 Class Assignment Schedule: Class 2 days/week T/R Learning Assignments 1. Unit C: Office 2013 – Review. Comments/questions on Unit C. 2. Organizing your files / Creating a OneDrive account (cloud storage). 3. Backup files. Create a folder called backup on your OneDrive. Upload your cmp101 folders/files from your USB drive to the backup folder (Hint: You will have to compress, or zip, your cmp101 folder/files first). 2/5 4. Reading / Graded Assignments Due 5. Continue Unit D: Word 2013 – Learning Assignment (textbook). Complete steps on pages Word 99-117 (D-Kite Winner Letter.docx). Save this file on your USB and bring to next class. Remember, you can access videos under the reading assignments in SAM to see a demonstration any steps that give you trouble. 6. QUIZ. Unit D (SAM). You will need your textbook for this and most future quizzes. Continue Unit D: Word 2013 – Learning Assignment. 3. Review. Comments/Questions on Case Study (D-Kite Winner Letter.docx). PROJ. Unit D (SAM). Introduction to SAM Projects. Review creating study guide and accessing the grade report. Independent Challenge #3, Word 124 (D-Job Description.docx). Independent Challenge #4, Word 124 (D-Copying Text instructions.docx). Check your work against the Assignment Visuals page on the CMP 101 Resources web site. Unit D: Word 2013 – Graded Assignment (textbook). Visual Workshop, Word 126 (DHouse Rental Ad.docx). REMEMBER TO USE THE ‘NO SPACING’ STYLE. Check your work against the Assignment Visuals page on the CMP 101 Resources web site. Submit in Blackboard. 4. PROJ. Unit D (SAM). View the grade report and/or study guide for the project started in class. Open your original file, make corrections, and resubmit for a higher score. The attempt made in class will not count so you have two attempts on all SAM Projects (excluding exams). Backup files. 5. Unit E: Word 2013 – Reading Assignment** (pages Word 127-143). 6. QUIZ. Unit E (SAM). Login to SAM and complete this quiz based on the above reading assignment. Begin Unit D: Word 2013 – Learning Assignment. Complete steps on pages Word 99-117 (D-Kite Winner Letter.docx). Save this file on your USB and bring to next class. Week 4 1. 2/10 2. 1. Begin Unit E: Word 2013 – Learning Assignment. 2/12 2. Case Study, Word 127-143 (E-Boat Kit Fact Sheet.docx). Independent Challenge #1, Word 147 (E-September Classes.docx). Independent Challenge #2, Word 148 (E-Summer Biking Tours.docx). Visual Workshop, Word 150 (E-Burger Menu.docx). From this point on, always check your work against the Assignment Visuals page, submit file(s) in Blackboard, and backup your files. Backup files. Continue to back up your files at the end of each class period. What would happen if you lost your USB drive right now? Remember to back up! **READING ASSIGNMENTS: Do not do the individual steps in the book; those activities will be completed in class. Familiarize yourself with the terms, concepts, and screen images presented in the unit. Each unit has a corresponding training module in SAM if you would like to practice skills presented in a unit. Page 3 of 8 CMP 101 Class Assignment Schedule: Class 2 days/week T/R Learning Assignments Reading / Graded Assignments Due Week 5 1. ELA Part 1 – Technology Essay Worksheet 2. Complete Unit E: Word 2013 – Learning Assignment. 2/17 Case Study, Word 127-143 (E-Boat Kit Fact Sheet.docx). Independent Challenge #1, Word 147 (E-September Classes.docx). Independent Challenge #2, Word 148 (E-Summer Biking Tours.docx). Visual Workshop, Word 150 (E-Burger Menu.docx). From this point on, always check your work against the Assignment Visuals page, submit file(s) in Blackboard, and backup your files. 1. ELA Part 2 – Technology Essay (handout). 2. Begin Unit F: Word 2013 – Learning Assignment 2/19 3. Unit E: Word 2013 – Graded Assignment (textbook). Independent Challenge #4, Word 149 (E-Ice Cream Flavors.docx). Submit in Blackboard. 4. PROJ. Unit E (SAM). You have two attempts. Remember that you can create a study guide and/or get a grade report after the first attempt to help you improve your score. 5. ELA Part 1 – Technology Essay Worksheet. Download handout from the CMP 101 Resources web site, complete the form, and submit in Blackboard. 6. Unit F: Word 2013 – Reading Assignment** (pages Word 151-169). 7. QUIZ: Unit F (SAM). In this and the remaining quizzes you may be required to apply skills learned in previous units. 3. ELA Part 2 – Technology Essay (handout). Once your worksheet from part 1 has been approved, you may begin work on part 2 of the essay assignment. Download the part 2 handout from the CMP 101 Resources web site for complete instructions. The essay is due on ________. 3. Unit F: Word 2013 – Graded Assignment (textbook). Independent Challenge #4, Word 177 (F-RFID Research paper.docx). Three additional steps to this exercise: Case Study, Word 151-169 (F-Green Report.docx). Independent Challenge #1, Word 174 (F-Painted Dog Info Sheet.docx). Visual Workshop, Word 178 (F-Condo Rental Ad.docx). Week 6 1. Complete Unit F: Word 2013 – Learning Assignment Case Study, Word 151-169 (F-Green Report.docx). Independent Challenge #1, Word 174 (F-Painted Dog Info Sheet.docx). Visual Workshop, Word 178 (F-Condo Rental Ad.docx). 2. 2/24 a. Add the date on a separate line after the course code (CIS 115) at the top of page 1. Enter the date in the format dd mmmm yyyy (example: 25 January 2012) b. Format all text on works cited page in black font color, Times New Roman, 12pt, not bold, double-spaced; “Works Cited” centered horizontally and entries have a ½” hanging indent. c. Set the before and after paragraph spacing for the entire document, including Works Cited page, to zero. d. Compare your work to the Assignment Visual page. Exam Prep. Review exam prep materials. Review how to locate a file when given a path. This 90-minute test will cover: 1) Computer Concepts, 2) Internet and e-mail tutorials, handouts, and presentations3) Windows 8.1 (units A and B and supplement), 4) Intro to Office 2013 (unit C), and 5) MS Word 2013 (Units DF). Test will consist of multiple choice, matching, and/or true/false questions. In addition you will be asked to perform certain tasks using SAM, Internet Explorer, Windows, and Word. You will not be allowed to use books or other resources during the exam. BE PREPARED! You will not have time to “figure out” every task or concept. 4. Prepare for competency exam to be given in next class! PRACTICE: Mid Term (SAM). SAM Training modules (Concepts, Windows, Internet, Electronic Communication, Word) Also practice file management, searching the Internet, using the Snipping tool, saving files, and using MS Word 2013 to create, edit, save, and print documents. You will be asked to complete project(s) using all of these applications and skills. **READING ASSIGNMENTS: Do not do the individual steps in the book; those activities will be completed in class. Familiarize yourself with the terms, concepts, and screen images presented in the unit. Each unit has a corresponding training module in SAM if you would like to practice skills presented in a unit. Page 4 of 8 CMP 101 Class Assignment Schedule: Class 2 days/week T/R Learning Assignments ** EXAM ** EXAM ** EXAM ** EXAM ** 1. Reading / Graded Assignments Due 2. TRAINING. Spreadsheets (SAM). There is only one task in this exercise. Watch the short videos to familiarize yourself with Excel and some of the terminology associated with spreadsheets. Remember to complete the assessment under the Apply option in order to get credit. 3. Unit G: Excel 2013 – Reading Assignment** (pages Excel 179-195). 4. QUIZ: Unit G (SAM). 2. REMINDER: Essay is due on _______ CMP 101 Mid Term Exam. See description above. 2/26 Week 7 1. Begin Unit G: Excel 2013 – Learning Assignment Case Study, Excel 179-195 (G-Kite Sales Estimates.xlsx). Independent Challenge 2, Excel 200 (G-Sales Analysis.xlsx). Independent Challenge 3, Excel 201 (G-Car Profits.xlsx). NOTE: In step m, use all skills learned so far to format the worksheet: merge & center, apply cell styles; apply borders, apply a theme, adjust column widths, wrap text, apply number formatting. Use figure G-26 as a guide. 3/3 1. Complete Unit G: Excel 2013 – Learning Assignment Case Study, Excel 179-195 (G-Kite Sales Estimates.xlsx). Independent Challenge 2, Excel 200 (G-Sales Analysis.xlsx). Independent Challenge 3, Excel 201 (G-Car Profits.xlsx). NOTE: In step m, use all skills learned so far to format the worksheet: merge & center, apply cell styles; apply borders, apply a theme, adjust column widths, wrap text, apply number formatting. Use figure G-26 as a guide. 3/5 Compare your work against the Visuals page on the CMP 101 Resources web site. 2. Unit G: Excel 2013 – Graded Assignment (textbook). Visual Workshop, Excel 204 (GHoliday Sales Summary.xlsx). See the visuals page on the CMP 101 Resources web site for clarifications on layout, theme, and borders. 3. Unit H: Excel 2013 – Reading Assignment** (pages Excel 205-221). 4. QUIZ: Unit H (SAM). 2. Unit H: Excel 2013 – Graded Assignment (textbook). **** Spring Break **** No Classes. Open Computer Lab (MTC 200) closed 3/9-3/14. Week 8 1. 3/17 Unit H: Excel 2013 – Learning Assignment (textbook) Case Study, Excel 205-221 (H-Northeast Region Sales.xlsx). Independent Challenge #1, Excel 225 (H-Red Condor Q1 Sales.xlsx). Independent Challenge #3, Excel 226 (H-Catering Profits.xlsx). Independent Challenge #4, Excel 227 (H-Car Loan.xlsx). Visual Workshop, Excel 228 (H-Summer Camps Profits.xlsx). 3. Unit I: Excel 2013 – Reading Assignment** (pages Excel 229-245). 4. QUIZ: Unit I (SAM). 5. ELA Part 2 – Technology Essay. **READING ASSIGNMENTS: Do not do the individual steps in the book; those activities will be completed in class. Familiarize yourself with the terms, concepts, and screen images presented in the unit. Each unit has a corresponding training module in SAM if you would like to practice skills presented in a unit. Page 5 of 8 CMP 101 Class Assignment Schedule: Class 2 days/week T/R Learning Assignments 1. Reading / Graded Assignments Due Begin Unit I: Excel 2013 – Learning Assignment (textbook) Case Study, Excel 229-245 (I-Kite Sales by Region.xlsx). Independent Challenge #1, Excel 249 (I-Dog Care Monthly Revenue.xlsx). Independent Challenge #4, Excel 251 (I-My Monthly Expenses.xlsx). 3/19 Week 9 1. Complete Unit I: Excel 2013 – Learning Assignment (textbook) 2. Case Study, Excel 229-245 (I-Kite Sales by Region.xlsx). Independent Challenge #1, Excel 249 (I-Dog Care Monthly Revenue.xlsx). Independent Challenge #4, Excel 251 (I-My Monthly Expenses.xlsx). After your first attempt at a SAM assignment, go to Reports on the SAM menu to access study guides or grade reports that can help you improve your scores. 3/24 1. 3/26 Unit J: Access 2013 – Learning Assignment Unit I: Excel 2013 – Graded Assignment (textbook). Visual Workshop, Excel 252 (IVolunteer Participation.xlsx). As soon as you open the file, change the color scheme to Office 2007-2010. Hint: study each chart and identify the cells in the worksheet that are depicted in the chart. Those are the cells you will need to select before using the Insert Chart command. For example, in the first chart, the labels for all the cities “Seattle”, “Los Angeles”, etc… appear in the chart and the legend indicates the values for the years 2014 through 2016 are also in the chart. However, the totals do not appear in the chart. This corresponds to cells A5:D10; select those cells, insert a 2-D bar chart, and format to match the figure in the textbook (remember to change the color scheme as described above). NOTE: Set the print scaling to fit to one page; the borders should all be the same thickness. Compare your work to the Visuals page on the CMP 101 web site. 3. TRAINING. Databases (SAM). There is only one task in this exercise. Watch the short videos to familiarize yourself with Access and some of the terminology associated with databases. Remember to complete the assessment under the Apply option in order to get credit. 4. Unit J: Access 2013 – Reading Assignment** (pages Access 253-269). 5. QUIZ. Unit J (SAM). 2. Unit J: Access 2013 – Graded Assignment Case Study, Access 253-269 (J-Outdoor Designs.accdb). Independent Challenge #1, Access 274 (J-Loud Voice Theatre.accdb) Independent Challenge #3, Access 276 (J-Cooking School.accdb). Remember to save the changes to your table after completing step j. Visual Workshop, Access 278 (J-Car Sales Business.accdb). 3. Unit K: Access 2013 – Reading Assignment** (pages Access 279-293 ONLY). 4. QUIZ. Unit K (SAM). **READING ASSIGNMENTS: Do not do the individual steps in the book; those activities will be completed in class. Familiarize yourself with the terms, concepts, and screen images presented in the unit. Each unit has a corresponding training module in SAM if you would like to practice skills presented in a unit. Page 6 of 8 CMP 101 Class Assignment Schedule: Class 2 days/week T/R Learning Assignments Reading / Graded Assignments Due Week 10 1. Unit K: Access 2013 – Learning Assignment Case Study, Access 279-293 ONLY (K-Outdoor Designs.accdb). Skills Review, Access 297, steps 1 – 7 ONLY (K-Poster Business.accdb). 3/31 1. Unit L: Access 2013 – Learning Assignment 2. Unit K: Access 2013 – Graded Assignment. Independent Challenge #1, Access 300 (K-Arts Camp.accdb). WARNING: In step f, be sure to use the SAVE AS command to give the query a new name. Otherwise you will overwrite the Campers by Age Query. 3. Unit L: Access 2013 – Reading Assignment** (pages Access 305-315 ONLY). 4. QUIZ. Unit L (SAM). 2. Unit L: Access 2013 – Graded Assignment. Independent Challenge #3, Access 324 (LUncle Ruff’s Dog Care.accdb). 2. Prepare for Excel/Access 2013 competency exam. Case Study, Access 305-315 ONLY (L-Outdoor Designs.accdb). Skills Review, Access 321, steps 1 – 5 ONLY and add your name to the report header as shown in figure L-21 (L-Poster Business.accdb). Independent Challenge #1, Access 323, steps a – g only (L-Arts Camp.accdb). 4/2 Week 11 1. Prepare for competency exam to be given in next class! This 90minute test will cover MS Excel 2013 and MS Access 2013. 4/7 ** EXAM ** EXAM ** EXAM ** EXAM ** 1. 4/9 Microsoft Excel/Access 2013 Competency Exam. This 90-minute exam will cover MS Excel Units G – I and MS Access Units J – L (only the portions covered in class). You will be asked to perform skills in SAM as well as use MS Excel to create, edit, format, save, and print spreadsheets and MS Access to create databases, enter data, create queries and reports, and sort and filter data. Review Units G – L in textbook. SAM: TRAINING: Units G – L. SAM: PRACTICE: Excel, PRACTICE: Access Practice using MS Excel and MS Access 2013. You will be required to complete a project to demonstrate skills in both applications. 2. Unit M: PowerPoint 2013 – Reading Assignment** (pages PowerPoint 327-343). 3. QUIZ Unit M (SAM). **READING ASSIGNMENTS: Do not do the individual steps in the book; those activities will be completed in class. Familiarize yourself with the terms, concepts, and screen images presented in the unit. Each unit has a corresponding training module in SAM if you would like to practice skills presented in a unit. Page 7 of 8 CMP 101 Class Assignment Schedule: Class 2 days/week T/R Learning Assignments Reading / Graded Assignments Due Week 12 1. Unit M: PowerPoint 2013 – Learning Assignment (textbook) 2. PROJ. Unit M (SAM). Remember that after your first submission, you can get a grade report that can help you improve your score on the second attempt. 3. Unit M: PowerPoint 2013 – Graded Assignment (textbook). Visual Workshop, PowerPoint 350 (M-Party Ideas.pptx). NOTE: If you cannot find the tomato picture in ClipArt, use a similar image. 4. Unit N: PowerPoint 2013 – Reading Assignment** (pages PowerPoint 351-367). 5. QUIZ: Unit N (SAM). Complete Unit N: PowerPoint 2013 – Learning Assignment 3. Unit N: PowerPoint 2013 – Graded Assignment (handout). DUE NEXT CLASS! Case Study, PowerPoint 351-367 (N-Upcoming Products.pptx). Independent Challenge #2, PowerPoint 371 (N-Alaska Tour.pptx). Independent Challenge #3, PowerPoint 372 (N-Best Table). NOTE: In step d, the Dish Rattle sound may not be available. Instead, search for “Classical Music” and choose one you like. THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE DUE DATE/TIME. NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED. Case Study, PowerPoint 327-343 (M-New Products for April.pptx). Independent Challenge #1, PowerPoint 347 (M-Back In Shape.pptx). NOTE: Practice changing indent levels using Tab / Shift+Tab, Increase / Decrease Indent buttons, and/or Outline tab. See gold box on page 333. 4/14 1. Begin Unit N: PowerPoint 2013 – Learning Assignment Case Study, PowerPoint 351-367 (N-Upcoming Products.pptx). Independent Challenge #2, PowerPoint 371 (N-Alaska Tour.pptx). Independent Challenge #3, PowerPoint 372 (N-Best Table). NOTE: In step d, the Dish Rattle sound may not be available. Instead, search for “Classical Music” and choose one you like. 4/16 Week 13 1. 4/21 2. Review/Start Unit N Graded Assignment (handout). 1. Share PowerPoint projects (cloud storage) 2. Prepare for Final 4/23 3. REVIEW for FINAL. Concepts (SAM). This practice quiz is required. Students are encouraged to complete the other “REVIEW for FINAL” quizzes (Internet, Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) to prepare for the final exam. DUE BY START OF FINAL EXAM. THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE DUE DATE/TIME. NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED. Final Exam Final Exam *** COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM *** Day and Time **READING ASSIGNMENTS: Do not do the individual steps in the book; those activities will be completed in class. Familiarize yourself with the terms, concepts, and screen images presented in the unit. Each unit has a corresponding training module in SAM if you would like to practice skills presented in a unit. Page 8 of 8