Class 2/17

Today we completed an exercise in Excel reviewing a number of tasks related to modifying workbooks which you were instructed to read before class today. The exercise included the following tasks:

Modifying Workbooks
Insert worksheet
Rename worksheet
Change position of worksheet in a workbook
Hide and unhide worksheet
Copy worksheet
Change worksheet tab color
Delete worksheet

Independent Class Work for 2/17
Modifying Worksheets
Pages 141-143 with statement of importance
Route Volume Exercise page 143

Customizing Excel 2007
Pages 146-149
Route Volume Exercise page 149

Step By Step Excel 2007 Chapter Summaries

In class today we discussed the importance of understanding the concept behind the exercise.
Outside class work to be completed before class tomorrow

Setting Up a Workbook Introduction
Read the chapter introduction found on pages 133-136. Write a summary statement on the important ideas introduced.

Creating Workbooks
Read pages 136-137 and include a paragraph review/statement of importance/summary for each section/paragraph

Modifying Workbooks
Read pages 138-130 and include a paragraph review/statement of importance/summary for each section/paragraph

InfoSource Excel 2007 Level 1 & 2

There will be a total of eight grades issued for the InfoSource Excel 2007 activities completed in class which began last week.
1. Pre Test
2. Prescriptive Lessons Completed
3. Post Test with a score of 80% or higher
4. Completed Need to Review Lessons
Grades will be assigned for both Level 1 and Level 2. The lessons may be completed outside of class but all tests must be taken in class.

Apple's iPad

This week, Apple announced their newest product, the iPad. Using the link below, read about and watch the information Apple released regarding the iPad. As a new posting on your blog, write a review of the new product including the highlight features, the new additions, availability and purchase information. Explain what you feel the possible impact this product will have on technology, society, education, and you personally. Your response must be well structured.

http://news.zdnet.com/2422-19178_22-387489.html

Current News Event Take 2

Over the weekend, take a few minutes to watch or read the news! You will be posting a summary and statement of importance on your blog before class on Monday. The following items are required.
1. Type of media (newspaper, internet, television) - Tell me from where or which media you chose to get your information.
2. Name of source (El Paso Times, KVIA, CNN, MSNBC, The Wall Street Journal) - Which newspaper, what website, which station?
3. When - What day and time did you watch or read the news story?
4. Subject or Title - The title of the news article or news program. Stories should be related to Business, Economy, Politics, Education, Technology
5. Summary - Summarize the details in complete sentences.
6. Importance - How is the story important to you?

Excel Intro 2 Tasks 11-20

Enter Number
Exit Excel
Fill Series - Drag and Drop
Font Size
Fonts
Function - Autosum
Go To
Help - Display Help Contents
Help - Search
Modify Formula

Excel Intro 1 Tasks 1-10

1-10
Apply Style
AutoCorrect
Bold Cell Contents
Cell Formatting - Remove
Center Across Cells
Chart - Create
Clear Cells
Color Text
Copy Cells
Create New Workbook Blank

Current News Event

I look forward to reading your posts regarding the news story you watched last night. Knowing about and understanding the events that are happened within your community, city, state, country and global environment are important to your development as a successful individual.

Semester 2 MCAS Excel 2007 Game Plan

I enjoyed reading your ideas for the next 6 weeks. Since I reviewed your posting at school, I was not able to enter comments directly. Please make sure that if you have not published your post your do so before class.