Level 1
LEARNING GOAL:
I can identify the basic processes of a computer and navigate an operating system.
I can identify the basic processes of a computer and navigate an operating system.
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1B
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1C
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1D
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Computers Around You activity |
FIRST: Watch THIS VIDEO 👈 THEN: Click on the link for your class hour below, & choose "View on the web" if you're asked: 2nd Hour 3rd Hour 6th Hour 7th Hour |
Self Check |
FIRST: Go to the Student Center (by Mr. Oates's desk) & in the black organizer...grab a half-sheet of paper from the "1A' folder. THEN: Use the half-sheet of paper named "Self Check" to see if your answer from the 'Computers Around You' activity above was correct. If it wasn't...use the same "Self Check" sheet to figure out why before you move on to section 1B. |
Update the tracking page so Mr. Oates knows you're on section 1B now!
"What makes a computer, a computer?" video |
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Computer Processes - Quick Check |
Quick Checks are for you to check your knowledge on the section you just worked on. You will need to do the following to take the Quick Check:
*If you do NOT get all of the questions correct...please review the video in this section and then re-attempt the Quick Check. |
HEY! Have you updated the tracking page? Please be sure to do so every time you move on to a new section (tab).
"Navigating Microsoft Windows" video |
👉 Watch Video 👈 (This video briefly introduces the following terms: operating system, desktop, taskbar, & cursor) |
Words to Know - Begin a Study Set |
Check your knowledge of these terms (a.k.a. "words to know"):
(When you get to Quizlet...scroll down on the page to see all the terms without having to log in.) You should ONLY move on to section 1D once you know the meaning of ALL the terms listed above! |
What are Mastery Checks? |
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Level 1 Mastery Check |
✅ *If you score a 9/10 or 10/10 on the mastery check...you may move on to Level 2! 🔴 *If you score an 8/10 or LESS... 1) Take some time to review the materials in this level. (Remember: only go back to the parts that will help you. You are in charge of your learning.) 2) Then, retake the mastery check by clicking the link below. Do NOT REATTEMPT the mastery check until you've went back & reviewed! Begin Level 1 Mastery Check If asked to login... (1) click "Sign in with Clever" (2) type in 'kingsley' & choose our school (3) then, click "Sign in with Google" *Click "EXIT ASSIGNMENT" after submitting the mastery check to view your score. |
Level 2
LEARNING GOAL:
I can effectively use computer hardware and manage files and storage.
I can effectively use computer hardware and manage files and storage.
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2F
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2G
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"How Computers Work: Hardware"
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FIRST: Join our class on EdPuzzle & choose "Join with Google" if asked.
SECOND: Watch this video all about the hardware (physical computer components) on the INSIDE of your computer,
(If asked to login, select "Sign in with Google")
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FIRST: Join our class on EdPuzzle & choose "Join with Google" if asked.
SECOND: Watch this video all about the hardware (physical computer components) on the INSIDE of your computer,
(If asked to login, select "Sign in with Google")
"How Computers Work: Hardware (external)" video |
This video talks about hardware that is found OUTSIDE of a computer, namely input and output devices. Watch EdPuzzle Video (If asked to login, select "Sign in with Google") |
Computer Hardware - Review Game |
It's time to play a game! You'll be competing against everyone else currently taking this class - both 6th & 7th graders. :) Game Code: 0433 7789 🕹️ Play Game 🕹️ |
Words to Know - Add to your Study Set |
It's time...to learn some more terms (a.k.a. "words to know")! CLICK HERE to study the following terms:
You should ONLY move on to section 2G once you know what ALL of the above words mean! |
Storage & Memory Devices (brief presentation) |
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"File Management" video series |
In order, watch ALL of the videos below: #1: File Names & Extensions #2: Cloud Storage Services #3a: Creating Files in OneDrive #3b: Sharing Files using Office 365 |
File Activity |
Read what's in the FILE ACTIVITY tab below ⇩ |
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FILE ACTIVITY
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Embedded Instructions
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Grab an instruction sheet from the 2G folder at the Student Center (by Mr. Oates's desk)
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Click the "Embedded Instructions" tab above to view the instructions right here on the Oates & Company website
Grab an instruction sheet from the 2G folder at the Student Center (by Mr. Oates's desk)
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Click the "Embedded Instructions" tab above to view the instructions right here on the Oates & Company website
Words to Know - Add to your Study Set (Again!) |
CLICK HERE to study some new "words to know" (...yes, there's a lot of them in the Computer Basics Unit!):
You should ONLY move on to the next task (below) once you know what ALL of the above words mean! |
Mastery Check Preparation |
1) Take the Oates & Company - Initial Feedback Survey 2) Review any materials, videos, or activities from this level that you're not fully confident with to get ready for the Level 2 Mastery Check. |
Level 2 Mastery Check |
✅ *If you score a 12/13 or 13/13 on the mastery check...you may move on to Level 3! 🔴 *If you score an 11/13 or LESS... 1) Take some time to review the materials in this level. (Remember: only go back to the learning opportunities that will help you. You are in charge of your learning.) 2) Then, click on the link below to retake. Begin Level 2 Mastery Check If asked to login... (1) click "Sign in with Clever" (2) type in 'kingsley' & choose our school (3) then, click "Sign in with Google" *Click "EXIT ASSIGNMENT" after submitting the mastery check to view your score. |
Level 3
LEARNING GOAL:
I can differentiate between software applications and explain the importance of proper keyboarding technique.
I can differentiate between software applications and explain the importance of proper keyboarding technique.
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"The Story Behind QWERTY" (EdPuzzle video) |
Watch EdPuzzle Video (If asked to login, select "Sign in with Google") This video talks about where the QWERTY keyboard came from. Keyboards did not always look like they do now! |
"QWERTY's not the only keyboard layout out there!?" (EdPuzzle video) |
Watch EdPuzzle Video (If asked to login, select "Sign in with Google") This video discusses how QWERTY is not the only type of keyboard out there. Ever heard of DVORAK...? |
"Debunking the QWERTY story" article |
Read THIS ARTICLE. While reading, think about the following question: • Did the QWERTY keyboard layout actually come from what we think it did? |
"Keyboarding Technique" video |
If you need a refresher on the 5 keyboarding techniques... watch this video. Otherwise, move on to the video below! |
"Why Technique is Important (w/ Mr. Oates)" (EdPuzzle video) & Keyboarding Pledge |
"But why should I use proper technique to type?" The video below (⇩) will answer this question (& bring you to the Keyboarding Pledge)! Watch EdPuzzle Video (If asked to login, select "Sign in with Google") |
Keyboarding Technique - Quick Check |
Remember: Quick Checks are for you to check your knowledge on the section you just worked on. After clicking THIS LINK, do the following to login to Formative:
*If you do NOT get all of the questions correct... please rewatch the technique videos in this section and then re-attempt the Quick Check. |
"How Computers Work: Software" video |
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"Understanding Applications" video |
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Computer Software - Review Game |
It's time to play another game! Just like the one in Level 2, you'll be competing against everyone else currently taking this class - both 6th & 7th graders. :) Good luck! Game Code: 2275 3539 Play Game |
**UNIT GOAL**
Computer Basics (CMP) - Unit Review |
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Computer Basics (CMP) - Unit Test (Level 3 Mastery Check) |
Level 4
LEARNING GOAL:
I can demonstrate how computers complete their basic processes.
I can demonstrate how computers complete their basic processes.
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What is Binary? |
01010111 01100001 01110100 01100011 01101000 00100000 01010110 01101001 01100100 01100101 01101111 01000011 01101100 01101001 01100011 01101011 00100000 01110100 01101000 01100101 00100000 01101100 01101001 01101110 01101011 00100000 01100001 01100010 01101111 01110110 01100101 00100000 01110100 01101111 00100000 01110111 01100001 01110100 01100011 01101000 00100000 01110100 01101000 01100101 00100000 01110110 01101001 01100100 01100101 01101111 00101110 |
Why 0s & 1s? |
...but actually, how can 0s & 1s represent letters and symbols? |
"Circuits & Logic" video |
0 or 1 (Level 4 Mastery Check) |
1) Start thinking about a "message" you would like to communicate to your peers who make it here to Level 4. Type the message (at least three sentences long) in a blank Word document. 2) Tell Mr. Oates once you have the "message" typed. 3) Convert your message into binary. This video should help! (Please know that website converters are not permitted.) |
Binary Addition |
Now that you've shown that you can convert "regular" decimal numbers into binary numbers... did you know that you can do math with binary as well?! 1) Watch this video about adding with binary numbers from the 1:29 mark & ending at 3:57 2) Grab the "Binary Addition" sheet from the black tray at the Student Center. 3) Show Mr. Oates once the "Binary Addition" sheet is complete! |