Orientation Lessons Introduction About Mr. H Procedures Saving Files Network Use Computer Use Internet Safety Trouble Shooting
Orientation
Introduction

Orientation consists of six lessons with various assignments attached to each.

Before you begin...

Go to the Home page of Computer Technology then select this class from the top menu, then the description for this class and read it. Is this the class you signed up for?

If you are not convinced, check out the teacher by clicking on "About Mr. H". Is he qualified? Does he know what he's doing?

If you still are not convinced that this is the class for you, check out the "Direct Credit" link. A real bonus for you and your parents. Basically it's cheap college credit with no extra work.

WelcomeAre you convinced? If the answer is "No," see a counselor. Otherwise...

Shortcuts

Create shortcuts to the classes you are signed up for on your desktop: Computer Tech Home, PC Troubleshooting, Interns, Web Design.

You will also want to add a shortcut to the Assignments page. This will be a quick way for you to find out what the assignments are for a given week.

Orientation Assignments

Assignment

Length

"Routines & Procedures": Classroom Rules, Give Me Five, Computer Lab Safety, Keys to Success, Wrap Up.

 .5 period

"Saving Your Files and Your Sanity ": Students learn expected file naming conventions, and how to save files via the school network.

 .5 period

"Network Use": Students read and sign the Kamiakin Acceptable Use Policy

"Computer Use": The Seven Deadly Sins

"Internet & Network Use": What you can and cannot do.

 1period

"Troubleshooting": Basic problem solving for PC users.

 1 period

Review

 1/2 period

Orientation Test

 1/2 period

Orientation Notes Setup

Your first assignment is to create a Word Document with notes related to orientation. Do the following...

  1. Start Word by clicking on the shortcut on the desktop of your computer
  2. Save the blank document as instructed.
  3. Create a heading with your name, date, and period aligned right, 12 pt Times New Roman
  4. Create a title, "Orientation Notes", centered, 18 pt Times New Roman, Bold
  5. Save your file.
  6. Begin the lesson by clicking on "Routines & Procedures" in the left menu above.