OT 101 | Introducing Document Processing
IT 100 | Application Software
IT 100 | Navigating the Net
IT 103/104 | Quizzes
IT 100 | Examination #1
IT 100 | The History of the PC
IT 100 | Pirates of Silicon Valley
IT 104 | Beginning Powerpoint
IT 103 | Beginning Database Management
IT 100 | Why Computers Matter
OT 101 | Getting Started with GDP
Welcome to OT 101!
Welcome to IT 100!
Welcome to IT 103 & 104
IT 205 | Examination #3
OT 101 | Examination #3
IT 100 | Securing Your System
Students,
Please remember to ALWAYS log off your workstation after you’re done with your classes or work at school. Leaving your user profile open can present dangers and allow others to abuse your privileges in the lab. For your safety, please double-check your computer before leaving the lab.
Thank You!
<bMr. Weidman
Students, this is a courtesy reminder to you to advise you to please schedule your personal appointments during a time that will not conflict with our class times. Over the last few weeks, I have had at least a dozen students miss important classes (quizzes and exams) due to doctors appointments which seemed to me to be easily (re)scheduled around classes. This is detrimental to your performance in these classes and often there is a way to better schedule your doctor’s visits.
And also, thank you to those who have let me know that they would be late/missing class in advance. This helps me to know that you are trying to be successful in the course. Otherwise, it appears that you do not take your class work seriously.
Thank You!
Mr. Weidman
The above documentary is an expose on the famous hacker collective called Anonymous. Anonymous exercises what they call “hacktivism”. The entire documentary is 20 minutes long. Your assignment is to watch the entire documentary and write a 250 word summary/analysis of the issues that are presented in the video. This is a personal critique and you may write from a first-person perspective.
Welcome back, everyone! In the next class, we are going to study lots of various types of application software ranging from the popular productivity software suites to Media & Entertainment software and even common Business software packages. We’ve got a lot to cover in class!
Welcome back, class! We’ve got a lot to do in class today (Thurs., Oct. 18), beginning with our very first examination in the course covering Chapters 1 & 2. We want to start ASAP with the test – so get to class early and be prepared!
Then we will dive into the history, background, and infrastructure of the World Wide Web. This class is sure to be an exciting and interesting class, so don’t miss it! 😀
Homework Assignment |::| Due Tuesday, Oct. 23rd @ 10:40 AM
Please write a 500 word summary/critique (similar to the one for Chapter 1) based on this 42 minute video. Please be sure to capture the important personalities and shapers of the internet mentioned in the video and then write about your impression of the video and how the internet has impacted your life.
This is a courtesy post for all of my former students who will not be taking any classes with me this term. I wanted to let you know how to stop the emails you receive from this site. At the bottom of this email, you will see a link to manage subscriptions. It only takes a second to click on that and indicate that you want to “unfollow” >>|| FFWD.
You must do this on your own initiative. I cannot manage your subscriptions for you.
If you have classes with me during this term, then you can disregard this message. Thanks and good luck to you all!
Mr. Weidman
The above documentary is an expose on the famous hacker collective called Anonymous. Anonymous exercises what they call “hacktivism”. The entire documentary is 20 minutes long. Your assignment is to watch the entire documentary and write a one-page summary/analysis of the issues that are presented in the video. This is a personal critique and you may write from a first-person perspective.
OT 101 13-50 Document Processing (10:30 – 12:50) | Lab #3
OT 101 5-51 Document Processing (1:00 – 3:25) | Lab #9
IT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers (10:30 – 12:50) | Lab #3
IT 103 Database Management (1:00 – 2:50) | Lab #3
Charles, we will take care of any quizzes or exams when I return. Just continue with the assignments as laid out in the course outline.
IT 104 Presentation Graphics (1:00 – 2:50) | Lab #3
Students,
Please remember to ALWAYS log off your workstation after you’re done with your classes or work at school. Leaving your user profile open can present dangers and allow others to abuse your privileges in the lab. For your safety, please double-check your computer before leaving the lab.
Thank You!
<bMr. Weidman
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Today in class, you will need to bring your MyITLabs registration code that you received when you purchased your textbook.
Good morning, everyone!
Since I will not be in today, here are your class assignments…
Good morning, everyone!
Since I will not be in today, here are your class assignments…
Please join us in celebrating the birth of our first son, Christian Alexander! He was born on June 2, 2012, 7 lbs 14.5 ozs. and 20.75 inches long! Mommy and baby are doing wonderful!
I will be out of classes on Monday and Tuesday more than likely helping out Holly at home. More details will follow!
Good morning, everyone!
I am not well this morning and won’t be in today for any of my regularly scheduled classes. I need to get feeling better because Holly is very likely to have our baby this weekend, so I need to get into better shape before then.
Since I will not be in today, here are your class assignments…
Below is a list of short tutorial videos that you may find useful for reviewing before exams and quizzes. They highlight the steps you need to remember to perform essential functions necessary for successful completion of each chapter.
Welcome back, everyone! In the next class, we are going to study lots of various types of application software ranging from the popular productivity software suites to Media & Entertainment software and even common Business software packages. We’ve got a lot to cover in class!
Be sure to have Chapter 4 completely read and come ready to participate in discussion and hands-on activities as we test drive some of the best programs available for work or play! See you all in class!
Please continue to work steadily on Excel chapter 2 lesson material in preparation for a quiz at the end of the class period today. I will still require activities 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, & 2G printed and emailed in completion of the homework assignment for this chapter.
I’m looking forward to seeing you in class! Thanks!
Good morning everyone!
Keep working diligently on your lessons 5 through 10. These lessons will be due by 11pm tonight. Be sure that your timed writings are meeting both minimum words per minute and net error of less than 3 criteria. After lesson 10, GDP will really begin to measure your accuracy and speed more stringently, so be prepared and practice good typing conventions now.
We will see you in class!
Good morning, class! Today, we will continue our odyssey into the limitless virtual world of the Internet. Along the way, we will discuss important concepts like email, instant messaging, social networking, podcasts, e-commerce, search engines, and connectivity options. We’ve got a lot to talk so be prepared for discussion in class over Chapter 3.
Please be sure that you can log into myitlabs in order to take today’s skill-based examination covering the material in chapter #1. Also, exercises 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, and 1G are due today.
Also, you may continue on in Chapter 2 — remember that there will be a quiz on Monday.
Come prepared today for our first exam covering our textbook chapters 1-2 (including the technology in focus section on the History of the PC). We will be taking the test at the beginning of class, so don’t be late. The door will close at 8:10 AM. After that, you may join us at the break at approximately 9 am.
You will also want to skip over to my last post for this class Navigating the Net to catch the video you will need to watch and write a two paragraph summary/critique. I’m looking forward to seeing you in class. Study hard!
Welcome back, class! We’ve got a lot to do in class today (Wed., May 2), beginning with our very first examination in the course covering Chapters 1 & 2. We want to start ASAP with the test – so get to class early and be prepared!
Then we will dive into the history, background, and infrastructure of the World Wide Web. This class is sure to be an exciting and interesting class, so don’t miss it! 😀
Homework Assignment |::| Due Monday, May 7th @ 8:10 AM
Please write a two paragraph summary/critique (similar to the one for Pirates of Silicon Valley) based on this 42 minute video. Please be sure to capture the important personalities and shapers of the internet mentioned in the video and then write about your impression of the video and how the internet has impacted your life.
Be sure to be prepared and have completely read all of Chapter 2 for class today. We will begin class with a Quiz, so be sure to study the self-test area of the your text.
Don’t forget to bring your two-paragraph, typewritten summary with you to class and be prepared to hand it in when you arrive at 8 am. I will not accept any late homework, so please be sure to get to class early and have time to print and submit before the deadline.
I’m looking forward to seeing you all and hope you had a wonderful weekend!
Good Morning, Class!
Please continue to work to complete Lessons 1-4 today. You will have until 11 pm tonight to complete all the exercises and timed exercises. Thanks, everyone!
Good Afternoon, Class!
I will be able to distribute to you today a course outline that will lay out our attack plan for the rest of the quarter. It tentatively outlines all of the assigned homework, quizzes, and exams that we will be taking. I am still working on the Final Course Project specifications and will have them shortly to distribute to you. In the mean time, I hope that you will enjoy learning the powerful tools of Excel and Spreadsheet applications.
The quiz will cover the concepts and terms that you have covered thus far in our study.
Good Morning, Class!
Today, we plan on taking a brief historical survey at the device which has forever revolutionized humanity. It’s significance cannot be overstated. It, along with the invention of written language and the printing press marks a drastic shift in history and marked the beginning of a new era of technology. We, of course, are talking about the rise of the personal computer.
So I’ll see you in class! Don’t forget to have pages 34-45 read and be prepared for a quiz in class!
Students, watch this film (1hr and 36mins) and write two paragraphs as mentioned in class for the equivalent of a quiz grade. Please write two full paragraphs – One summarizing the main plot of the story and the second to give me a basic critique.
You may also want to interact and post your favorite “quotes” from the film in the comment section under the movie link in facebook.
Hope you enjoy this assignment!
Watch from Facebook: facebook.com/pushffwd
Watch from Pushffwd’s YouTube Channel: youtube.com/pushffwd
In lab today, we will dive right into chapter 1, beginning on page 49. Please bring your myitlabs registration key code with you to class as well. We will attempt to configure myitlabs as well. I’m looking forward to a great class with you all!
I am so glad that you have joined us for an exciting excursion into the world of technology and computers. I am your instructor, Mr. Weidman. Please bookmark this site and check back frequently for important contact information, cool freebies, class interaction, and missed homework assignments. You will find this site to be an excellent source for your success in this class! I am looking forward to our time together this term!
IT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers (Welcome Lecture) on Prezi
This is a courtesy post for all of my former students who will not be taking any classes with me this term. I wanted to let you know how to stop the emails you receive from this site. At the bottom of this email, you will see a link to manage subscriptions. It only takes a second to click on that and indicate that you want to “unfollow” >>|| FFWD.
You must do this on your own initiative. I cannot manage your subscriptions for you.
If you have classes with me during this term, then you can disregard this message. Thanks and good luck to you all!
Mr. Weidman
>>|| FFWD 