File Management eMINTS Module 26

Essential Question How can organizing files and folders increase efficiency?

Organization, Efficiency, Planning Expected Outcome What is the best method for organizing, saving, and backing up classroom computer files?

discuss how this would help Brainstorm a list on a word doc of things you would want on a student desktop discuss how this would help Generate a diagram that might exemplify what a student desktop would look like next year. Desktop Share ideas on star board

Reflection & Putting into Practice How will organizing electronic files enhance overall efficiency and productivity?

Process for Organizing Electronic Files Expected Outcome What is the best method for organizing, saving, and backing up classroom computer files?

Organizing on a PC Take survey monkey survey http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QKN53CL Look at results… a small group will learn anything that isn't 100%, then show us step by step how to on the STAR BOARD

If you finish early… Online File Storage Services Explore several websites on slip`

Reflection & Putting Into Practice How will you use the skills presented in this activity in your classroom?

Work Time until 7:10 Expected Outcomes How is an action plan for maintaining and preserving technology resources developed and used in the classroom? Work on email, desktop, and file organization

Reflection & Putting Into Practice Share file-management ideas that you have decided to implement.

Closing Ideas for a Web Quest Needed… what are you doing… subject and topic? Index card… I know next week is the first of 3 Web Quest weeks. I am excited to… I am scared that I won’t know or can’t do… Anything else that I could prepare for to help you.