Thursday, December 13, 2007
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007
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Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Thursday, November 1, 2007
ANALOGY/WORD QUIZ/WPM
What word completes the analogy?
(What is an analogy?)
TASTY : GROSS :: firm : loose
2. loose
WORD QUIZ
anticlimax
"After practicing my role for weeks," said Marva, "the show was an anticlimax." "Only three people showed up to watch."
2. "Only three people showed up to watch."
(What is an analogy?)
TASTY : GROSS :: firm : loose
2. loose
WORD QUIZ
anticlimax
"After practicing my role for weeks," said Marva, "the show was an anticlimax." "Only three people showed up to watch."
2. "Only three people showed up to watch."
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
ANALOGY/WORD QUIZ/WPM
ANALOGY/WORDQUIZ/WPM
ARMHOLES : SHIRT :: pages : magazine
2. magazine
reticent
Who is likely to be described as reticent? a man of few words
3. a man of few words
ARMHOLES : SHIRT :: pages : magazine
2. magazine
reticent
Who is likely to be described as reticent? a man of few words
3. a man of few words
Friday, October 26, 2007
ANALOGY/WORD QUIZ/WPM
ANALOGY/WORD QUIZ
RULER : MEASURING :: crayon : coloring
3. coloring
WORD QUIZ
porcine
Which Looney Tunes animal is truly porcine? Porky Pig
1. Porky Pig
RULER : MEASURING :: crayon : coloring
3. coloring
WORD QUIZ
porcine
Which Looney Tunes animal is truly porcine? Porky Pig
1. Porky Pig
Thursday, October 25, 2007
ANALOGY/WORD QUIZ/WPM
WARM -UP-ANALOGY/WORD/WPM
PURSUE : CHASE :: roomy : spacious
2. spacious
Word Quiz
What does it mean?
inert
Which could be described as inert? a couch potato
1. a couch potato
PURSUE : CHASE :: roomy : spacious
2. spacious
Word Quiz
What does it mean?
inert
Which could be described as inert? a couch potato
1. a couch potato
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
ANALOGY/WORD QUIZ/WPM
What word completes the analogy?
WATCH : IGNORE :: gather : scatter
1. combine
2. scatter
3. rake
Word Quiz
ennui
Someone who is suffering from ennui feels very bored.
3. very bored.
WATCH : IGNORE :: gather : scatter
1. combine
2. scatter
3. rake
Word Quiz
ennui
Someone who is suffering from ennui feels very bored.
3. very bored.
Monday, October 22, 2007
ANALOGY/WORD QUIZ/WPM
BRONTOSAUR : PLANT-EATING :: spinach : Popeye
1. dining
2. leafy
3. Popeye
Word Quiz
I thought it would be fun to spelunk with my Uncle Bo because caves fascinate me.
1. he makes great costumes.
2. I love to eat seafood.
3. caves fascinate me.
1. dining
2. leafy
3. Popeye
Word Quiz
I thought it would be fun to spelunk with my Uncle Bo because caves fascinate me.
1. he makes great costumes.
2. I love to eat seafood.
3. caves fascinate me.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
tech Talk 3.3
1.
Why is it important to correctly use the correct Reply, Reply All, CC, BCC, and Forwarding options?
e-mail is not sent to the wrong person.
2.
Why is it a bad idea to use capital letters to emphasize a point in an e-mail?
but this can look like SHOUTING.
3.
What are three types of electronic communication that contribute to inbox overflow?
jokes, junk mail (spam), hoaxes, and chain letters
4.
If you spread information around in an e-mail that harms a person or an organization, but it is true, it is gossip. If you spread information that harms a person or an organization and it is false, it is libel.
Why is it important to correctly use the correct Reply, Reply All, CC, BCC, and Forwarding options?
e-mail is not sent to the wrong person.
2.
Why is it a bad idea to use capital letters to emphasize a point in an e-mail?
but this can look like SHOUTING.
3.
What are three types of electronic communication that contribute to inbox overflow?
jokes, junk mail (spam), hoaxes, and chain letters
4.
If you spread information around in an e-mail that harms a person or an organization, but it is true, it is gossip. If you spread information that harms a person or an organization and it is false, it is libel.
anALOGY/WORD QUIZ
WARM UP
What word completes the analogy?
IMAGINATIVE : CREATIVE :: stair : step
3. step
WORD QUIZ
gossamer
Which looks most like gossamer?
1. a spider's web
What word completes the analogy?
IMAGINATIVE : CREATIVE :: stair : step
3. step
WORD QUIZ
gossamer
Which looks most like gossamer?
1. a spider's web
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Tech Talk 3.2
1.
Worms are viruses that copy themselves until filling up a computer's storage space.
worms
2.
What are two types of “sneaky viruses” that are not designed to harm your computer but can still cause serious problems?
Spyware and adware
3.
What are two ways a virus can infect your computer?
slow down or crash.
4.
What type of software is available to help prevent viruses and WORMS?
Anti-virus software and firewalls
Worms are viruses that copy themselves until filling up a computer's storage space.
worms
2.
What are two types of “sneaky viruses” that are not designed to harm your computer but can still cause serious problems?
Spyware and adware
3.
What are two ways a virus can infect your computer?
slow down or crash.
4.
What type of software is available to help prevent viruses and WORMS?
Anti-virus software and firewalls
AnALOGY/WORD QUIZ
CAR : AUTOMOBILE :: marsh : swamp
3. marsh
WORD QUIZ
viscous
"I was going to get one of those lizards," said Willa, "but they are too viscous.
2. "They have a slimy feel."
3. marsh
WORD QUIZ
viscous
"I was going to get one of those lizards," said Willa, "but they are too viscous.
2. "They have a slimy feel."
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Tech Talk 3.1
1.
Name two types of telephone networks.
Standard uses physical connections
Cellular uses air waves
2.
Why are telephone and Internet networks able to function across countries?
Computers transmit information over the telephone system by using a modem to convert data from digital format (binary 1s and 0s) to analog format (waveform). Once the data is in analog format, it is sent over phone lines until it reaches another computer and is converted back into digital format.
3.
Name four different types of Internet connections.
Dial-up modem
Cable modem
DSL
ISDN
4.
What are the three types of information transmitted on the telephone network?
Sound
Images
Data
Name two types of telephone networks.
Standard uses physical connections
Cellular uses air waves
2.
Why are telephone and Internet networks able to function across countries?
Computers transmit information over the telephone system by using a modem to convert data from digital format (binary 1s and 0s) to analog format (waveform). Once the data is in analog format, it is sent over phone lines until it reaches another computer and is converted back into digital format.
3.
Name four different types of Internet connections.
Dial-up modem
Cable modem
DSL
ISDN
4.
What are the three types of information transmitted on the telephone network?
Sound
Images
Data
AnALOGY/WORD QUIZ
EXCLUDE : INVITE :: chatty : quiet
WORD QUIZ
plausible
Which would be a plausible reason for being late to school?
2. The bus came late.
WORD QUIZ
plausible
Which would be a plausible reason for being late to school?
2. The bus came late.
Friday, October 5, 2007
2.5
1.
Name one output device used by architects.
Plotters print very large documents, like architectural blueprints
2.
Name two examples of specialized output devices used by the visually impaired.
Voice synthesizers allow blind users to receive computer output.
Braille printers allow blind users to read computer printouts.
Probes and sensors
3.
Name an example of a video game device that can be considered input and output.
Modern joysticks can now serve as output devices, such as vibrations or lights, to make video games more interactive.
Complex remote controls allow the user to control several media at once
4.
What is the purpose of voice recognition software?
oice recognition software lets handicapped users speak computer input commands.
Name one output device used by architects.
Plotters print very large documents, like architectural blueprints
2.
Name two examples of specialized output devices used by the visually impaired.
Voice synthesizers allow blind users to receive computer output.
Braille printers allow blind users to read computer printouts.
Probes and sensors
3.
Name an example of a video game device that can be considered input and output.
Modern joysticks can now serve as output devices, such as vibrations or lights, to make video games more interactive.
Complex remote controls allow the user to control several media at once
4.
What is the purpose of voice recognition software?
oice recognition software lets handicapped users speak computer input commands.
ANALOGY/WORD QUIZ/WPM
ANALOGY/WORD QUIZ/WPM
PARCHEESI : GAME :: jazz : music
3. music
WORD
acme
You would probably say that the acme of Benji's career was when he
3. became a movie and television star.
PARCHEESI : GAME :: jazz : music
3. music
WORD
acme
You would probably say that the acme of Benji's career was when he
3. became a movie and television star.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Tech Talk Acivity 2.3
1.
Name two examples of financial and accounting software.
Quicken
Microsoft Money
2.
Name one drawback to upgrading software.
It may cost money to upgrade
3.
Software applies rules, called ____, to data in a way that allows a computer to process information.
algorithms
4.
Identify the part of the following filename that indicates the type of data it contains: 010106_MyResearchPaper.doc
Name two examples of financial and accounting software.
Quicken
Microsoft Money
2.
Name one drawback to upgrading software.
It may cost money to upgrade
3.
Software applies rules, called ____, to data in a way that allows a computer to process information.
algorithms
4.
Identify the part of the following filename that indicates the type of data it contains: 010106_MyResearchPaper.doc
analogy
HAIRBRUSH : BRISTLED :: dragon : mythical
2. dragon
Word Quiz
deface
Someone might deface a wall by
1. using spray paint to mess it up.
2. dragon
Word Quiz
deface
Someone might deface a wall by
1. using spray paint to mess it up.
Analogy
ANALOGY
SNEAKY : FORTHRIGHT :: generous : stingy
2. stingy
If you decided to skulk through the school, you might look like
1. a spy.
SNEAKY : FORTHRIGHT :: generous : stingy
2. stingy
If you decided to skulk through the school, you might look like
1. a spy.
Analogy
ANALOGY?
CAKE : BATTER :: window :glass
2. glass
Before leaving the house Sandy gave the dog a perfunctory hug—
3. it was just a quick squeeze.
CAKE : BATTER :: window :glass
2. glass
Before leaving the house Sandy gave the dog a perfunctory hug—
3. it was just a quick squeeze.
Analogy
ANALOGY/WORD
TOE : FOOT :: roof : house
2. house
feral
Because our little Puss-Puss is a feral cat, she can seem
3. timid as a mouse.
TOE : FOOT :: roof : house
2. house
feral
Because our little Puss-Puss is a feral cat, she can seem
3. timid as a mouse.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Monday, October 1, 2007
Friday, September 28, 2007
Analogy
ANALOGY/WORD/WPM
GARBAGE : TRASH :: shiny: glossy
WORD QUIZ-click on analogy hyperlink, then word quiz for definition.
itinerant
This song by Gilbert and Sullivan tells about an itinerant person:
1. "Poor Wandering One!"
GARBAGE : TRASH :: shiny: glossy
WORD QUIZ-click on analogy hyperlink, then word quiz for definition.
itinerant
This song by Gilbert and Sullivan tells about an itinerant person:
1. "Poor Wandering One!"
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Analogy
ANALOGY
CLIFF : STEEP ::tunnel: underground
2. tunnel
WORD
Which plant's name suggests that it is toxic?
2. Poison Ivy
CLIFF : STEEP ::tunnel: underground
2. tunnel
WORD
Which plant's name suggests that it is toxic?
2. Poison Ivy
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Analogy
SPOUT : TEAPOT :: wick: candle
1. wick
Word Quiz
If six people make a unanimous decision,
1. all six agree.
28wpm
1. wick
Word Quiz
If six people make a unanimous decision,
1. all six agree.
28wpm
Friday, September 21, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
WARM-UP: ANALOGY/VOCAB Review Questions
WARM-UP: ANALOGY/VOCABSMOOTH : WARTY :: famous: unknown
1. famous
WORD QUIZpersevereWhat newspaper headline tells about someone who has the ability to persevere?
1. Woman Builds Castle Stone by Stone
27wpm
Review Questions
1. famous
WORD QUIZpersevereWhat newspaper headline tells about someone who has the ability to persevere?
1. Woman Builds Castle Stone by Stone
27wpm
Review Questions
- You can start Work, Excel or PowerPoint using which methods? All of the above
- When you no longer need to use an application program, the best thing to do is to leave it running in Windows, provided all your files are closed. False
- Identify the noted items in the fllowing image: A-Tool bar B- C-Help bar D-
- The toolbars in aapplication program are set and you cannot move or resize them. False
- List at least two different ways you can acces help within a Microsoft Office.
- You can only access help from wihtin the application program.False
- You can enter a question into the Ask a Question field in the some manner as if you were asking a question to an instructor.True
- How can you the Lffice Assistant? Any of the above
- Provide some reasons as to why you are not able to access a file. The file does not exist. You saved it to a spacific computer
- What should you check if the document hasn't printed? All of the above
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
WARM-UP: ANALOGY/VOCAB
ANALOGYHAIRPIECE : TOUPEE :: spunky : plucky
1. plucky
While we were hiking, we saw an obtrusive mass of rock. It stuck out into our path.
3. stuck out into our path.
1. plucky
While we were hiking, we saw an obtrusive mass of rock. It stuck out into our path.
3. stuck out into our path.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Friday, September 14, 2007
Quiz 1
1. What is the name of the BCIS blogspot.(URL)mhsbcis.blogspot.com
2. How do you save? Go to file save as
3. Where do you save to? On your number
4. What is the daily expectation when you first come to class? follow directions
5. What is your log in -username for blogger ? odominguez6@gmial.com
6. What is your log in username for gaggle ?
7. What is your log in for the computer? Lunch number
Friday, September 7, 2007
Ethics Quiz
Dear Students,
I am the principalof the High school for that I will explain what to do in the computer class. I will tell you ten rules for the lab.
I am the principalof the High school for that I will explain what to do in the computer class. I will tell you ten rules for the lab.
- Hacking on to the computer will not be accepted in the this school.
- You should value all the equipment in the lab.
- You should not use the computer for any piracy.
- If you are caught plagiaring anything you will be in ISS.
- You should show good characteristics.
- Don't not use the inernet for other then you are needed to.
- Don't play around the computer because they might break.
- Have respect for the teacher.
- Don't use the computer for any music.
- It is ethical to fallow the rules.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Word wall Day 6
Ethical-are fules of personal behavior accepted by society.
It is not Ethical to hack on the computer.
Hacker-computer user who enjoy tinkering with computers.
A hacker can get in to almost anything.
It is not Ethical to hack on the computer.
Hacker-computer user who enjoy tinkering with computers.
A hacker can get in to almost anything.
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