Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Monday, November 8, 2010

Day 44 - Monday, November 8th

1) GLS Culminating Activity

Students spent the first half of the class finishing up their GLS culminating activity.

2) Exam Review

In the second half, the class completed a mock exam to review for their final exam in this class.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Day 42 - Thursday, November 4th

1) Exam Review

Reminder:
  • Exam Part 1 - Tuesday, November 9th @ 9:00 AM
  • Exam Part 2 - Thursday, November 11th @ 9:00 AM
2) Privacy

As their final assignment, students read through a booklet and answered
  • Questions 1 & 2 on page 305
  • Questions 1 & 2 on page 306
  • Questions 1 & 2 on page 311
  • Questions 1, 2 & 3 on page 319

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Day 41 - Wednesday, November 3rd

1) Presentations!

2) Microsoft Excel Test - Hand Back & Take Up

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Monday, November 1, 2010

Day 39 - Monday, November 1st

1) Individual Powerpoint Presentation Projects

You will now start work on a 5 minute Powerpoint presentation on a topic of your choice that you will be presenting to the class. Although you get to choose the topic, it must be approved by Mr. Maharaj before you start your work. Some ideas for presentation topics:
  • Biography of a person
  • Company (its history, product/services etc)
  • Product/service (e.g. iPhone, YouTube, Facebook)
  • Country/city
  • Historical event
Criteria:
  • Presentation should be approximately 5 minutes
  • Minimum of 10 slides
  • Pictures
  • Animations
  • Transitions (slide show transitions that are timed will receive higher marks)
  • Consistent design
You will be assessed in the following areas:
  • Knowledge (10) - Depth of understanding of the topic, ability to answer questions
  • Application (10) - Proper formatting and functioning of Powerpoint slideshow. Meets or exceeds stated criteria
  • Communication (10) - Slideshow is visually appealing and engaging. Minimal reading from slides or texts. Presentation is rehearsed and polished. Makes eye contact with audience.

Friday, October 29, 2010

Day 38 - Friday, October 29th

1) Individual Powerpoint Presentation Projects

You will now start work on a 5 minute Powerpoint presentation on a topic of your choice that you will be presenting to the class. Although you get to choose the topic, it must be approved by Mr. Maharaj before you start your work. Some ideas for presentation topics:
  • Biography of a person
  • Company (its history, product/services etc)
  • Product/service (e.g. iPhone, YouTube, Facebook)
  • Country/city
  • Historical event
Criteria:
  • Presentation should be approximately 5 minutes
  • Minimum of 10 slides
  • Pictures
  • Animations
  • Transitions (slide show transitions that are timed will receive higher marks)
  • Consistent design
You will be assessed in the following areas:
  • Knowledge (10) - Depth of understanding of the topic, ability to answer questions
  • Application (10) - Proper formatting and functioning of Powerpoint slideshow. Meets or exceeds stated criteria
  • Communication (10) - Slideshow is visually appealing and engaging. Minimal reading from slides or texts. Presentation is rehearsed and polished. Makes eye contact with audience.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Day 37 - Thursday, October 28th

1) Individual Powerpoint Presentation Projects

You will now start work on a 5 minute Powerpoint presentation on a topic of your choice that you will be presenting to the class. Although you get to choose the topic, it must be approved by Mr. Maharaj before you start your work. Some ideas for presentation topics:
  • Biography of a person
  • Company (its history, product/services etc)
  • Product/service (e.g. iPhone, YouTube, Facebook)
  • Country/city
  • Historical event
Criteria:
  • Presentation should be approximately 5 minutes
  • Minimum of 10 slides
  • Pictures
  • Animations
  • Transitions (slide show transitions that are timed will receive higher marks)
  • Consistent design
You will be assessed in the following areas:
  • Knowledge (10) - Depth of understanding of the topic, ability to answer questions
  • Application (10) - Proper formatting and functioning of Powerpoint slideshow. Meets or exceeds stated criteria
  • Communication (10) - Slideshow is visually appealing and engaging. Minimal reading from slides or texts. Presentation is rehearsed and polished. Makes eye contact with audience.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Day 36 - Wednesday, October 27th

1) Microsoft Excel Test

2) Quad 2 Course Selections

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Day 35 - Tuesday, October 26th

1) Individual Powerpoint Presentation Projects

You will now start work on a 5 minute Powerpoint presentation on a topic of your choice that you will be presenting to the class. Although you get to choose the topic, it must be approved by Mr. Maharaj before you start your work. Some ideas for presentation topics:
  • Biography of a person
  • Company (its history, product/services etc)
  • Product/service (e.g. iPhone, YouTube, Facebook)
  • Country/city
  • Historical event
Criteria:
  • Presentation should be approximately 5 minutes
  • Minimum of 10 slides
  • Pictures
  • Animations
  • Transitions (slide show transitions that are timed will receive higher marks)
  • Consistent design
You will be assessed in the following areas:
  • Knowledge (10) - Depth of understanding of the topic, ability to answer questions
  • Application (10) - Proper formatting and functioning of Powerpoint slideshow. Meets or exceeds stated criteria
  • Communication (10) - Slideshow is visually appealing and engaging. Minimal reading from slides or texts. Presentation is rehearsed and polished. Makes eye contact with audience.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Day 34 - Monday, October 25th

1) Introduction to PowerPoint

We will now begin looking at Microsoft PowerPoint. Mr. Maharaj will do an introductory presentation to show you some of the rules and basics functions of PowerPoint.

2) Municipal Elections 2010!

As today is election day, we took a closer look at the three candidates for mayor. A profile sheet was given out in class and we watched a portion of the most recent mayoral debate.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Day 33 - Friday, October 22nd

1) Tower Building Competition!

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Day 32 - Thursday, October 21st

1) Lesson: Graphing

At the beginning of today's class we will learn how to graph data in Microsoft Excel.

2) CALC Physical Education Department

In our last assignment of this unit we will apply all of our knowledge regarding absolute cell references, IF statements and graphing.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Day 30 - Tuesday, October 19th

1) IF Statements - Handout

We will now explore IF statements, which are logical functions in Excel. A handout will be given out in class.

2) Assignment: Springfield Investments Company

Using IF, we will now complete a new assignment. The assignment sheet will be given out in class.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Day 29 - Monday, October 18th

1) Maharaj Electronics - Complete and Hand In

Friday, October 15, 2010

Day 28 - Friday, October 15th

1) Maharaj Electronics

Today we will learn about relative and absolute cell references and will apply this concept to your next assignment, having to do with Toronto's favourite discount store, Maharaj Electronics!

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Day 27 - Thursday, October 14th

1) Complete Marks Assignment From Yesterday

2) Microsoft Word Test - Hand Back & Take Up

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Day 26 - Wednesday, October 13th

1) CALC United Bank Assignment

2) Marks Assignment - CALC Secondary School

You will now do an assignment which makes use of the AVERAGE, MAX and MIN functions in Microsoft Excel.