Academic Resources for Computer Apps, Desktop, Web Design
Hello all! Below you will find a list of web sites, videos and worksheets that will help keep you engaged while we are out of school. I will update the list every few days. Take a look...you never know what you'll learn!
Week 1
Computer Applications
Reality Check - Super cool site that allows you to enter your dream life and see how much it costs.
Best Jobs for HS Students - This site lists the top jobs for HS students. Once you are finished skimming the article, list the 3 job types you would most want and a local business (or two) that would fit that description.
Practice Application - Fill out this practice job application and share it with me...I'll let you know if you're hired. ;)
WOW Video - Watch this short, awesome video and write a short reflection. Share with me in a Google Doc.
Desktop Publishing
WOW Video - Watch this short, awesome video and write a short reflection. Share with me in a Google Doc.
Logos - How well can you draw a logo from memory?
Logo Activity - Take a look at how logos have changed over time. Have they improved? Share your thoughts with me.
Web Design
http://tenyearsago.io/– Find out what major websites looked like when you were little kids!
http://makewordart.com/– This kind of design tool is something I grew up with. What can you design?
http://www.koalastothemax.com/– Is it just a big circle?
https://www.antipodesmap.com/– Find out what’s on the other side of the world from MCA.
Share with me your thoughts on these sites in a Google Doc.
Yearbook -- CHECK YOUR EMAILS!!
Week 2
Computer Applications
ARE YOU DONE WITH SMARTFUTURES???? IF NOT, PLEASE FINISH.
1 - Open the check list and resume below. Go through the checklist and identify which elements the resume contains. Create a short list with some "glows" (things the resume did well), and some "grows" (things the student should improve). Share your list of glows and grows with me in a Google Doc.
Checklist 1 Checklist 2
Resume 1
2 - Review resume #2 and complete the glows and grows list in a Google Doc.
Resume 2
Desktop Publishing
Explore design principles. Read through the slides and complete the activities.
1 - Spend time looking at the different design principles introduced on each slide. View the design examples on slides 22 and 23 - see if you can describe the principles. Make a copy of the slides and type on your copy.
2 - Describe the principles on slides 24, 25, 26. Share your answers with me in Google Slides or Docs.
Design Principle Slides
Web Design
Exploring top software companies. Open the PDF below, read about the popular software companies and complete the activity. Email me your answers or share them with me in a Google Doc.
1 - Complete Steps 1-6
2 - Complete Steps 7-10 plus the reflection
Activity
Week 1
Computer Applications
Reality Check - Super cool site that allows you to enter your dream life and see how much it costs.
Best Jobs for HS Students - This site lists the top jobs for HS students. Once you are finished skimming the article, list the 3 job types you would most want and a local business (or two) that would fit that description.
Practice Application - Fill out this practice job application and share it with me...I'll let you know if you're hired. ;)
WOW Video - Watch this short, awesome video and write a short reflection. Share with me in a Google Doc.
Desktop Publishing
WOW Video - Watch this short, awesome video and write a short reflection. Share with me in a Google Doc.
Logos - How well can you draw a logo from memory?
Logo Activity - Take a look at how logos have changed over time. Have they improved? Share your thoughts with me.
Web Design
http://tenyearsago.io/– Find out what major websites looked like when you were little kids!
http://makewordart.com/– This kind of design tool is something I grew up with. What can you design?
http://www.koalastothemax.com/– Is it just a big circle?
https://www.antipodesmap.com/– Find out what’s on the other side of the world from MCA.
Share with me your thoughts on these sites in a Google Doc.
Yearbook -- CHECK YOUR EMAILS!!
Week 2
Computer Applications
ARE YOU DONE WITH SMARTFUTURES???? IF NOT, PLEASE FINISH.
1 - Open the check list and resume below. Go through the checklist and identify which elements the resume contains. Create a short list with some "glows" (things the resume did well), and some "grows" (things the student should improve). Share your list of glows and grows with me in a Google Doc.
Checklist 1 Checklist 2
Resume 1
2 - Review resume #2 and complete the glows and grows list in a Google Doc.
Resume 2
Desktop Publishing
Explore design principles. Read through the slides and complete the activities.
1 - Spend time looking at the different design principles introduced on each slide. View the design examples on slides 22 and 23 - see if you can describe the principles. Make a copy of the slides and type on your copy.
2 - Describe the principles on slides 24, 25, 26. Share your answers with me in Google Slides or Docs.
Design Principle Slides
Web Design
Exploring top software companies. Open the PDF below, read about the popular software companies and complete the activity. Email me your answers or share them with me in a Google Doc.
1 - Complete Steps 1-6
2 - Complete Steps 7-10 plus the reflection
Activity