Applications 1 --
Basics
Classwork :
Due
at the end of class.
To be done in groups. All group members must participate in all parts. Everyone should work together at one computer, on one step at a time.
The
H drive
Every student has an W drive, space for storing files on the HCC network. On campus you can get to the W drive directly in Windows Explorer.
- In Windows Explorer, under My Computer, you should see
a list of drives including the W drive, whose name is the same as your
user ID
- Navigate to the W drive of the person whose computer is
being used. We will call this person the logged-in user.
- In the logged-in user's HW drive, create a directory
(also called a folder) named classwork1.
- Create a new Word document and at the top enter all
group member names, one per line (full names please).
- Save the document as classwork1.docx inside the
classwork1 directory you just created.
- Go back to view the H drive and in the classwork1
directory make a copy of classwork1.docx and rename it backup.docx.
Getting
the book's files from the L drive
The Skills for Success text often provides documents, images, etc, for use during assignments. These can be found on the CD that came with the books, but are also available on campus on the L drive.
- Back in My Computer, navigate to the L drive, then into
COMPUTER, then into CIS102_SkillsForSuccess. Files are organized by
application and then by chapter.
- Find the file w01_Shareholders_Report.docx which is for
Word chapter 1, and open it.
- Delete all but the last paragraph, then try to save it.
- You will be asked if you want to replace the existing
file. Say yes.
- The files on the L drive are read only to prevent
students from replacing them, so you should get an error that tells you
the file is read-only.
- Instead save the edited file in the logged-in user's H
drive.
Taking
a Screenshot
You may sometimes need a picture of your screen -- a screenshot.
- With the window displaying the contents of the
classwork1 directory selected, press [CTRL] and [PRINTSCREEN] at the same
time to take a picture of the screen.
- Then go back to your Word document and paste (paste
button or use [CTRL]+[V]) the picture of the screen at the end of the
document.
- With the window displaying your files selected, press
[ALT] and [PRINTSCREEN] at the same time. Then paste this picture the end
of the document. Notice the different result.
- (If you intend to do Extra Credit #2, add your answer
to the end of this document before continuing).
- Save your document, print one copy for the group, and
close Word.
- If it
comes to more than one page, staple them together.
Extra
Credit [+20]
Extra credit will only be
counted if done in the same group and turned in attached to the rest of the
classwork.
1. Work through Skill 9 from the Introduction in Skills for Success (page 22).
2. Answer Topics for Discussion #2 from the Introduction (page 29)
Not in groups: When you have completed the classwork, do this Security Survey, which is anonymous and does not affect your grade. If you do not have time to complete it in class, do it at home.
Applications Practice 1:
If
you are in any doubt about how to get your myitlab
set up, view this
video which will show you the entire process or read this getting
started guide. Even more help.
You need to at least register for myitlab and enroll in the right course for your section.
The course ID for your section will be found in an Announcement in the Blackboard page for your section.
If you will be using myitlab from home, you will also need to run the installation wizard on your home computer.
The installation wizard has already been run in all the computer labs on campus, such as Joppa's PC classrooms and the basement of the library.
Remember that myitlab can only handle internet explorer.
In myitlab, under Course Content->View All Content, you will find the Applications Practice folder, which is where practice activities are located. You will also see a small clock icon on the calendar marking the due date, which you can click on to go to the assignment.
Some activities are extra credit. This will be noted in the assignment (here).
Word Chapter 1
- Skill-Based Training
- EC +25 Project-Based Exam
Word
Chapter 2
- Skill-Based Training
- EC +25 Project-Based Exam
Training
activities provide a "Save for Later" button. If you need to stop in
the middle of the assignment, you can click this button, and return to where
you left off later. Clicking the "Submit" button turns in the
assignment for a grade.
Training activities also provide "Show me" and "Hint" buttons, which you can use if you do not know how to do what the assignment asks. You are also encouraged to have your Skills for Success text open in front of you to help while you work.
Only activities marked "Training" have these; other activites must be run all the way through at one time, and will not provide help.