1. Welcome To Mrs McLin’s Digital & Graphic Tools
And Digital Design for the Web
Study Hall: B days

2. Confidently use many of the latest computer technologies
When done, you will …
Successfully use productivity tools to support you in your school work and career goals
Confidently use many of the latest computer technologies
Communicate your ideas with a variety of digital media

3. Today’s agenda Welcome to Digital & Graphic Tools and Web Design
Syllabus / Expectations
Getting Started with Computers / Procedures
Log in
Schoolloop
Folder Setup
Activities

4. Information & computer technology
“ICT is at the heart of every digital economy”
Applied ICT - “Hard work…well worth it!”
Information & computer technology

5. Ok, but what are the specifics ??

7. Digital tools curriculum
Word
PowerPoint
Office
PhotoShop
Graphic Design
HTML
Weebly
Web Design
Movie Maker
After Effects
Video
Editing
Animatron
Flash
Multi Media
Code Combat
Game Maker
Game Design

8. Digital design curriculum
HTML5 & CSS
JavaScript
Web Coding
Animatron
Flash
Multi Media
Code Combat
Game Maker
Game Design
PhotoShop (intermediate)
Imaging
Fundamentals of Design
DreamWeaver
Web Products

9. Comments from students
“I like the creative aspects of this course and how I can choose what I want to base my coursework on”
“I like the course because it’s mostly coursework. I like doing my work in my own time, when it suits me.”
“I like the practical side of this course”
“This course is invaluable as it’s going to help me get ahead in a future career in IT”

10. Future careers in ict Project Manager Software Architect
Systems Analyst
Programmer
Database Designer
Graphics Designer
IT Manager
Marketing Director
Web Designer
Researcher
Journalist
Business Consultant

11. How will I be graded?

12. A B C D F Academic Performance
Describe how to be successful in Digital & Graphic Tools
Describe how to be successful in Digital & Graphic Tools
Academic Performance A
show understanding and skills that go beyond what you learn in class;
assignment is fully complete B
show mastery of concepts and skills that you learn in class;
assignment is fully complete C
show mastery of basic concepts and skills,
assignment is mostly complete D
show some understanding of basic concepts;
assignment is partly complete F
Not attempted, or show little or no skills or understanding,
even with help

13. A Successful Student
Has joined class and is ready to work when the bell rings
Remembers to leave all food/drink outside the computer lab
Understands that lab equipment is the property of the school and takes care of it

14. Follows teacher directions about handling of computers and peripheral equipment.
Knows better than to use electronic devices and phones without permission
Leaves his/her computer area clean

15. Understands and respects copyright laws and the acceptable use policy
Is proud of his/her own work and does not need to plagiarize or cheat.
Insert Poll Question here – Folder: WebEx, poll – first day

16. Your turn: Students individually answer the 3 prompts
Listening to the presentation learned that ….
I also learned that ……
I am excited about …..

17. Who I Am Ice breaker Complete Page 1 with your own info
Ask 20 people one question each
Hand in your paper when you finish
Return to your seat
Introduce yourself to your elbow partner & Share your work (might have to explain who the elbow partner is)
Did you get different answers? Pick out similar things?

18. bit.ly/WestmontStudentTechSurvey
It’s case sensitive!!

19. Log on to the computer: Password: c@mpbe11
Username: Student ID (5 …..)
Password:
(The last 2 letters are the Number 1)

20. Change your Password: select CTRL+ALT+DEL select Change Password
Old Password: Password
New Password: type your selection
Confirm Password: type your selection again