Quiz - 10/16/07

1. What are three things that you are doing in class right now?
Three things I am doing in class right now are writing an MLA essay, using blogger.com daily, and learning how to use different computer resources such as google reader and gmail.

2. What is your paper about?
My paper is about careers that involve both art and technology. I am mainly focusing on textile design, graphic design, and photography in this essay.

3. Why do you think that we are writing these papers? (your opinion is not relevant to the response, you need to explain the cause or reason)
I think that we are writing these papers to identify and explain roles of computer technology, as the TEKS requires. Also, this project requires us to record, locate, analyze, present, and share information as well as use a variety of computer resources. Also, again as TEKS requires, we select and sequence proper resources to gather data for this essay.

4. Name five things that define MLA standards.
Five things that define MLA standards are 1-inch margins on all sides, one space after punctuation, headers on each page with your last name and the page number, a works cited page at the end of your paper, and the writing printed onto standard white, 8.5 by 11 in. paper.

5. Why do you think that we are using MLA standards?
I think that we are using MLA standards because it is commonly used and easy to read. Also, this format gives specific directions for bibliography. This format apparently also makes plagiarism less likely to occur.

6. What two parts were added to your paper yesterday?
The two parts added to our paper yesterday were a bibliography and a section called 'TEKS' in which you list at least 3 (5 at the most) TEKS that apply to your paper.

7. What have you learned in the last week?
In the last week I have learned how to use the MLA format and the online writer Zoho. I have also learned some about the programs used in different types of art/technology careers.

8. What is one thing (be specific) that you want to learn in the next week.
One thing I want to learn in the next week is what our class economy for community service credits is.

9. What one thing do you think is the most important thing to keep in mind when you begin creating a presentation to give to the class:?
The one thing I think is most important to keep in mind when you begin creating a presentation to give to the class is to include information that is both interesting and important(relevant to the class).

10. What is one thing that you did not understand in the last two weeks (be specific)?
One thing I did not understand in the last two weeks was how to create headers that had different numbers for the pages in my paper on them. ( But I did figure it out.)

Oct. 15, 2007

Today I researched more for my art/technology essay and started writing it. I got the basics of the first two paragraphs finished, but I'll have to work on them some tonight and start the others. I learned that textile designers often use Adobe PhotoShop to design fabrics. Plus, I learned the general format of an mla essay. What I did today relates to the part of TEKS that requires students to know about CAD systems (which graphic and textile designers use) and that requires students to use different technology resources to complete projects.

October 12, 2007

Remember:
Documentation Management Blog
Class calander

Today I sent the job list for 1st period to Mr. Bjerke. I learned how to create my email signature and updated my blog subscriptions. This relates to the part of the TEKS that requires you to follow instructions; Section 7, part B. Also, I researched a bit more for my project... I decided that I am also going to talk about textile design in my essays and presentations. This project is part of the TEKS that requires students to identify and describe the roles of computer technology.

Oct. 11, 2007

Today I worked on my outline for my mla essay. (Last night there was too much homework to work on it!) Creating this outline is an example of the TEKS requirement of creating a plan to finish a project. I ended up having to put off creating the class economy until tomorrow. Right now I have to rush to complete the last bit of my outline before class ends!

October 10, 2007

Today I have been researching jobs that use technology to create art. I've been trying to find some background information on things like graphic design and video game design, but it has been hard to find things that describe the careers instead of offering classes or programs that teach them. I have been doing section 6, part D - using many different computer resources for a project. For the MLA standard essay I found a website that explains the format: mla formatting I'm probably going to try to finish, or at least work on, my outline tonight. Tomorrow I hope to work on my documentation management log and duties. (I think that tomorrow we'll be developing the class economy.)

October 9, 2007

Today I am going to work on an outline for my project and create a log for my job as a document manager. I'm probably going to do my project on either solving community problems with technology, with a mostly environmental focus, or art careers in technology. Todays task relates to section 2, part D of the TEKS - identifying roles of computer technology - and section 9, part B - developing a plan in order to complete a project.

In Period 1 the job list is:

Community Service Credit Accountant –

1) Joe Bass

Back up – Lex Ervin

Cleaning, Inspection, and maintenance –

1) Ben Knaplund

2) James

3) Seana

4) ? Tyler

5)

6)

Timekeeping –

1) Megan

Back up – Sophie

Planning and Resource Management –

1) Ben Zein

2) Juliet

Back up

1. Tyler

2. ? Evette

Waypoint and Project Review –

1) Rondo

2)

3)

Back up –

Asset Management and Inventory –

1) Alicia

2)

Back up –

Email Support –

1)

Back up –

Hardware Support –

1) Mohammad

2)

Back up –

Application Support –

1)

Back up –

Wiki Support –

1)

2)

Back up –

Attendance –

1) Mohammad

Back up –

1.

2.

Delivery –

1) Victoria

Back up –

Greeting, Passes, Badges –

1) Merie

Back up –

Duty Management –

1) Mariano

Back up –

1. Quinten

2. Byron

Documentation Management –

1) Joe Martinez

2) Charlotte Dennis

3) Justin

Back up –

Mr. Bjerke - my blog is not on the list!

Computer Applications

Name: Charlotte Dennis
Period:1