Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Last day of class!

1.  Complete your PowerPoint.
  • Print it - 6 slides per sheet
  • Save it as YOUR NAME to the Student_Shared folder.  Make sure it is saved in your hour in the folder labeled Invention/Innovation.
2.  Log onto edmodo and take the end of class assessment.
  • 1st hour Thursday - test will be available at 8:30 am.
  • 4th hour Friday - test will be available at 10:00 am.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Invention/Innovation

Using the information you found yesterday, create a 10 slide PowerPoint (or Keynote!)

Requirements:

  • 10 slides
  • Colorful 
  • Animations and transitions on EVERY slide
  • At least two pictures included
  • Add preset timings and sounds if you would like!

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

On Your Own - 3


  • Work through the photoshop tutorial to create special text effects
  • Complete the LOVE (3D) tutoriala and save them to your student folder
    • Modifications:
      • LOVE:  Use your name instead of the word LOVE (note:  you may also have to modify the font size, but leave the other text options the same as stated in the tutorial)

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Photoshop Lesson 3 - Layer Basics

Learning Goals:

  1. Organize artwork on layers
  2. Create, view, hide select and rearrange layers
  3. Apply gradients, filters and blending modes to layers
Today We Will:
  • Open file Beach.psd and THIS ONE.psd
    • Student drive
    • Student_shared folder
    • High_Student_Shared folder
    • CLARK folder
    • Photoshop folder
    • Lesson 3 folder
    • Right click on both the Beach.psd and THIS ONE.psd files and paste to desktop
  • Modify file using Tools
  • Save file as an image

Monday, February 24, 2014

Photoshop - On Your Own 2


Today We Will:
  • Work through 3 photoshop tutorials to create special text effects
  • Complete the FIRE and ICE tutorials and save them to your student folder
    • Modifications:
      • BURST:  Change the file size to 7 inches by 3 inches (instead of 4x2) and use your name instead of the word WOW (note:  you may also have to modify the font size, but leave the other text options the same as stated in the tutorial)
      • BLING:  Change the file size to 7 inches by 3 inches (instead of 4x2) and use your name instead of the word BLING (note: you may also have to modify the font size, but leave the other text options the same as stated in the tutorial)
      • ROCK:  Use your name instead of the word ROCK


Examples:




Thursday, February 20, 2014

Photoshop - On Your Own 1

Today We Will:
  • Work through 2 photoshop tutorials to create special text effects
  • Complete the FIRE and ICE tutorials and save them to your student folder
    • Modifications:
      • FIRE:  Change the file size to 7 inches by 3 inches (instead of 4x2) and use your name instead of the word HOT (note:  you may also have to modify the font size, but leave the other text options the same as stated in the tutorial)
      • ICE:  Change the file size to 7 inches by 3 inches (instead of 4x2) and use your name instead of the word ICE (note: you may also have to modify the font size, but leave the other text options the same as stated in the tutorial)

Examples:





Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Photoshop Lesson 2 - Working with Selections

Learning Goals:
  1. Move and duplicate the contents of a selection
  2. Select and deselect a selection using various tools
  3. Rotate a selection
Today We Will:
  • Open file Choppy.psd 
    • Student drive
    • Student_shared folder
    • High_Student_Shared folder
    • CLARK folder
    • Photoshop folder
    • Lesson 2 folder
    • Right click Choppy.psd file and paste to desktop
  • Modify file using Tools
  • Save file as an image

Friday, February 14, 2014

Photoshop Lesson 1 - Basic Photo Corrections

Learning Goals:

  1. Straighten and crop an image
  2. Apply color correction techniques
  3. Use the Spot Healing Brush tool to repair part of an image
Today We Will:
  • Open file Playground.psd 
    • Student drive
    • Student_shared folder
    • High_Student_Shared folder
    • CLARK folder
    • Photoshop folder
    • Lesson 1 folder
    • Right click Playground.psd file and paste to desktop
  • Modify file using Tools
  • Save file as an image

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Intro to Photoshop

Learning Goals:
  1. Select and use some of the tools in the Tools panel
  2. Set options for a selected tool using the Options bar
  3. Undo actions to correct mistakes or to make different choices

Today We Will:
  • Begin work in Photoshop
    • Arrange workspace
  • Create a new photoshop project
    • project size:  inches vs. pixels
  • Explore layers and tools

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

ENT Module 2 Review

Learning Goals:
  1. Explain the purpose of writing a good business plan
  2. Describe the importance of a business plan
  3. List and describe the basic elements of a business plan
  4. Describe how to pull a business plan together
  5. Describe resources available for researching your business plan
  6. Name common mistakes to avoid in business planning

Today We Will:
  • Module 2 review check
  • Q/A on Module 2
Module 2 Test is TOMORROW!

Monday, February 10, 2014

ENT Module 2


Learning Goals:
  1. Describe resources available for researching your business plan
  2. Name common mistakes to avoid in business planning
Today You Should:
  • Section 2.3 note check
  • Complete the section 2.3 activity on edmodo
  • Complete the Module 2 review :: due tomorrow!
  • Reading and power points are available in the Module 2 folder in edmodo
REMINDER:

Module 2 test will be Wednesday February 12

Friday, February 7, 2014

ENT Module 2.3

Learning Goals:
  1. Describe resources available for researching your business plan
  2. Name common mistakes to avoid in business planning
Today You Should:
  • Section 2.2 note check
  • Complete the section 2.2 activity on edmodo
  • Complete the section 2.3 notes
  • Reading and power points are available in the Module 2 folder in edmodo

Thursday, February 6, 2014

ENT Module 2.2


Learning Goals:
  1. Explain the purpose of writing a good business plan.
  2. Describe the importance of a business plan
Today You Should:
  • Section 2.1 note check
  • Complete the section 2.1 activity on edmodo
  • Complete the section 2.2 notes
  • Reading and power points are available in the Module 2 folder in edmodo

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

ENT Module 2.1

Learning Goals:
  1. Explain the purpose of writing a good business plan.
  2. Describe the importance of a business plan
Today You Should:

  • Complete the section 2.1 notes
  • Reading and power points are available in the Module 2 folder in edmodo

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Entrepreneurship Module 2

Learning Goals:
  1. Explain the purpose of writing a good business plan
  2. Describe the importance of a business plan
  3. List and describe the basic elements of a business plan
  4. Describe how to pull a business plan together
  5. Describe resources available for researching your business plan
  6. Name common mistakes to avoid in business planning
Important Dates:
  • Section 2.1 notes and activity 2.1 (edmodo) due :: Wednesday February 5
  • Section 2.2 notes and activity 2.2 (edmodo) due :: Thursday February 6
  • Section 2.3 notes and activity 2.3 (edmodo) due :: Friday February 7
  • Module 2 Review due :: Monday February 10
  • Module 2 TEST :: Tuesday February 11
Resources:
  • Reading and power points are available in the Module 2 folder in edmodo

Friday, January 17, 2014

ENT Module 1


Learning Goals (review):
  1. Define Entrepreneurship
  2. Recognize entrepreneurial opportunities and factors for success
  3. Identify characteristics of successful entrepreneurs
  4. Identify sources for new business ideas
  5. Evaluate different business opportunities
  6. List the six steps of the problem-solving model
Today You Should:
  • Complete Activity 1.4 - due Today!
  • Hand in Module 1 notes packet - due Today!
    • After turning in your notes, you will receive the Module 1 Review - Due Tuesday at Beginning of the hour
Resources:

Thursday, January 16, 2014

ENT Module 1.4


Learning Goals:

  1. List the six steps of the problem-solving model
  2. Describe ways to improve your problem-solving skills
Today You Should:
  • Complete Activity 1.3 - due Today!
  • Work on Module 1 - Complete notes 1.4 - due Friday
Resources:

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

ENT Module 1.3


Learning Goals:

  1. Identify sources for new business ideas
  2. Evaluate different business opportunities
  3. Identify your own personal goals
Today You Should:
  • Complete Activity 1.2 - due Today!
  • Work on Module 1 - Complete notes 1.3 - due Friday
Resources:

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

ENT Module 1.2

Learning Goals:
  1. Identify the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs
  2. Identify the characteristics of good team members
  3. Assess whether you have what it takes to succeed in your own business
Today You Should:
  • Complete Activity 1.1 on edmodo - due today
  • Work on Module 1 - Complete notes 1.2 - due Friday
Resources:

Monday, January 13, 2014

Entrepreneurship Module 1

Learning Goals:
  1. Define Entrepreneurship
  2. Recognize entrepreneurial opportunities and factors for success
Today You Should:
  • Work on Module 1 - Complete notes 1.1 - due Friday
Resources:
Entrepreneurship Module 1 dates to remember:
  • Friday January 17 - all notes due
  • Tuesday January 21- M1 review due
  • Wednesday January 22 - M1 Test & M1 Project