CSCI 1300

Objectives

Be able to create and manipulate a graphic

Be able to view grades in TLearn

Be able to download a zipped archive and save it to the Y: Drive

Be able to navigate & edit the class Wiki

Class Activities

1. Before class:
   1. Make sure that Assignment 03 is submitted before the beginning of class. Late assignments will not be accepted.
   2. See instructor or TA about completing the database entry.
   3. View Wikis in Plain English now showing in TLearn.
2. Class Photo - Take your valuables with you.
3. Download the data files that can be used with your textbook and save them in your Y: drive. This will make them available in class. You can receive an extra daily grade by e-mailing me a screenshot showing the data files in your Y: drive.
4. Demonstration of drawing tools in Word 2007. Student can sign-up for a 14-day free trial. See the form at the bottom of the page.
   1. Inserting a Shape
   2. Using a Drawing Canvas
   3. Selecting Shapes
   4. Resizing, Reshaping, and Rotating a Graphic
   5. Moving a Graphic
   6. Aligning a Graphic
   7. Copying a graphic (Mac - hold down option key)
   8. Duplicate a graphic (Mac - hold down the command key)

Hands-on Assignments

Assignments may be started in class, but finished and submitted by the due date. No late assignments will be accepted.

Assignment 04: Class Wiki

Due Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 before class.

1. Send an e-mail to Joe Hatch to thank him for something that you learned that will help you protect your data & computer. Make sure to copy me.
2. Review notes taken during Joe Hatch presentation on Computer Security.
3. Login to class wiki. View the tutorial videos as needed.
4. Edit Lock - to prevent more than one person from editing a page at the same time
5. Find your class folder. Open the document on Computer Security. Follow the instructions at the top of the page. If you take this lesson seriously, then you will have a great set of notes over the topic of Computer Security.
6. Grading (20 pts.):
   1. E-mail to guest speaker (5 pts.)
   2. You must use your own words. Copying from the reading material will be considered a breach of the Honor Code.
   3. Provide at least 3 new questions and answers (6 pts.). You can earn 2 pts. for each additional question & answer.
   4. Improve another student's answer by adding more information (1 pt. for each).
   5. Correct another student's answer. Your entry needs to be correct (1 pt. for each).
   6. Add a question for which you do not have the answer (1 pt.).
   7. Answer a question that another student did not provide an answer (1 pt. for each).
7. Remember the Wiki Etiquette and sign your entries to receive your credit.

Reading Assignments

Students are responsible for outside reading and information from the list below. If a reading is recommended, it wil be preceded by ***

1. Read Chapters 1-3 in your textbook. This assignment needs to be complete no later than Thursday, September 11, 2008. Expect a short quiz.