Ashburn School 8300 S. St. Louis Ave Chicago, Il 60652
 

 

 2009 - 2010 School Supplies

Computer/Technology

 

Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

2-Pocket Folder

  

3rd – 4th Grades

   2-Pocket Folder

 3-Ring Spiral

(approx. 70 pages)

  

5th- 8th Grades

 2-Pocket Folder

  3-Ring Spiral (approx. 70 pages)

 Flash drive / Jump Drive / USB Drive

This is used to save computer files.

It can be purchased at Office Max

or Office Depot for less than $15.

 

*There is a $20.00 Tech Fee Due at the beginning of the school year.*

 

 

 

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Today's Assignments 

1. Copy the vocabulary terms and definitions.

desktop – The Windows 95/98/XP background and screen.

 

format – the process of changing the appearance of a document. It may include changing the appearance of the font, applying borders, bullets, or changing the color of the text.

 

CPU – The central processing unit of a computer system, it controls the system and processes all the information that goes through the machine.

 

acceptable use policy – a binding agreement signed by the student user and by the parent. The policy explains the rules of using the Internet and school computers.

 

 

2. Copy the following notes into your spiral Technology notebook:

Technology Notes

shift             to type a capital letter

 tab               to move across

 

enter            to move to the next line

 

backspace   to erase

 

to select and format       left-click in front of the word or phrase and drag the mouse across to the end of the word or  phrase and release the mouse. Select the format button you desire.

 

3. Complete Keyboarding Exercise 1

 

4. 6th - 8th Grade - C-Span StudentCam Assignment

Create a list of current events or social issues.

Select one item from your list in which you are interested in creating a documentary.

 

Write the following:

  1. Write what you already know about the topic.
  2. Write what any questions you have about the topic.
  3. Write why you think the topic is interesting or important.