For the coming weeks we'll be using Word to create news article summaries. This will familiarize you with some of the functions of Word which we may use later in the course. The following is an example of how the documents should be formatted:
If you're having difficulty with powerpoint, you may wish to use the following template for a typical pptx presentation that will be required in class. Just add your own information and pictures to complete the pptx. (You may also wish to access the "Country Powerpoint" below.)
(Note: You may offer a little bit of personal history, but the emphasis is on personal achievements and the person’s contribution to Canada.)
1. Terry Fox
2. Pierre Elliot Trudeau
3. Alexander Graham Bell
4. Don Cherry
5. Wayne Gretzky
6. Sir John A. MacDonald
7. David Suzuki
8. Lester B. Pearson
9. Tommy Douglas
10. Sir Frederick Banting
11. Emile Murphy
12. Nellie McClung
13. Louise McKinney
14. Sir Wilfrid Laurier
15. William Lyon MacKenzie
1)ELL Beginner Computer Classes
The following is a site designed for those who are new to using a computer:
http://iteslj.org/s/ib/
This site has 14 lessons introducing the internet to ESL students. Includes vocabulary, dialogs, computer competency goals, and more.)
A NEW Beginner Computer Class will be offered for Beginner English Language Learners. The language level we are aiming for is between a LINC 2-4 level although we will not limit it. If you have students at a higher level we do suggest directing them to our Sunday Computer Club that are offered on Sundays Details can be found on our website: http://edmontonpl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails.aspx?EventId=32889&lib= . This program is offered at two EPL branches Mill Woods and Stanley A. Milner.
Stanley A. Milner Library Classes will be held Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm starting January 19th in the computer lab on the third floor of the Stanley A. Milner Library. There are 37 computers and the class is drop in, so we do encourage people to come a little early to get a seat. Although there will be a focused learning component for each class, starting with the basics, the classes will be flexible to the needs of the group. There will be two EPL staff and two CSS volunteers circulating throughout the room to ensure that people are following. http://edmontonpl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails.aspx?EventId=32212&lib=
Mill Woods Library Classes will be held Sunday afternoons from 2-4pm starting January 17th in the Program Room of the Mill Woods Library. There are 30 computers and the class is drop in, so we do encourage people to come a little early to get a seat. http://edmontonpl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails.aspx?EventId=35037&lib=
If you do not have Microsoft Office on your computer at home pls. be aware that you have a basic Microsoft package (Google Docs) as a part of your gmail address with NorQuest. Furthermore, you could try the free download for basic office software from the following site:
If you did not have time to do the practice activity this morning, please redo the assignment for practice. I've also included a sample answer sheet (page # 2) which you can compare your work to.
If you're finished, your docx should look like the following example:
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For those of you who do not have Microsoft Office at home, the following link is for access to free Word and Powerpoint through "Google Drive" on your NorQuest gmail account.
(Note: Google docs runs better if you first download google chrome. The following link may be used: https://www.google.com/chrome )
Guggenheim Assignment
Please see the following assignment for you Guggenheim art description:
For the coming weeks we'll be using Word to create news article summaries. This will familiarize you with some of the functions of Word which we may use later in the course. The following is an example of how the documents should be formatted:
If you're having difficulty with powerpoint, you may wish to use the following template for a typical pptx presentation that will be required in class. Just add your own information and pictures to complete the pptx. (You may also wish to access the "Country Powerpoint" below.)
Famous Canadian pptx instructions
http://www.thecanadaguide.com/famous-canadians
http://www.museedelhistoire.ca/cmc/exhibitions/hist/biography/biographi200e.shtml
http://www.canadaka.net/famous_canadians
http://www.biography.com/people/groups/famous-canadians
(Note: You may offer a little bit of personal history, but the emphasis is on personal achievements and the person’s contribution to Canada.)
1) ELL Beginner Computer Classes
The following is a site designed for those who are new to using a computer:
http://iteslj.org/s/ib/
This site has 14 lessons introducing the internet to ESL students. Includes vocabulary, dialogs, computer competency goals, and more.)
http://www.jegsworks.com/Lessons/ComputerBasics/lessonintro.htm (to navigate the site, click on the "Next" arrow at the bottom right hand of the screen)
A NEW Beginner Computer Class will be offered for Beginner English Language Learners. The language level we are aiming for is between a LINC 2-4 level although we will not limit it. If you have students at a higher level we do suggest directing them to our Sunday Computer Club that are offered on Sundays Details can be found on our website: http://edmontonpl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails.aspx?EventId=32889&lib= . This program is offered at two EPL branches Mill Woods and Stanley A. Milner.
Stanley A. Milner Library
Classes will be held Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm starting January 19th in the computer lab on the third floor of the Stanley A. Milner Library. There are 37 computers and the class is drop in, so we do encourage people to come a little early to get a seat. Although there will be a focused learning component for each class, starting with the basics, the classes will be flexible to the needs of the group. There will be two EPL staff and two CSS volunteers circulating throughout the room to ensure that people are following. http://edmontonpl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails.aspx?EventId=32212&lib=
Mill Woods Library
Classes will be held Sunday afternoons from 2-4pm starting January 17th in the Program Room of the Mill Woods Library. There are 30 computers and the class is drop in, so we do encourage people to come a little early to get a seat.
http://edmontonpl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails.aspx?EventId=35037&lib=
If you do not have Microsoft Office on your computer at home pls. be aware that you have a basic Microsoft package (Google Docs) as a part of your gmail address with NorQuest. Furthermore, you could try the free download for basic office software from the following site:
http://www.openoffice.org/
I'm told that a more complete version is available in the following link:
https://tb.rg-adguard.net/
Pls. feel free to use the template below for your business card or the following site to compose your own free card: http://businesscardstar.com/
Pls. feel free to use the following template for your personal business card:
Pls. consult the following pptx. if you want an example of what the structure is for your powerpoint presentations:
Pls. consult the following file for your second business letter assignment:
If you did not have time to do the practice activity this morning, please redo the assignment for practice. I've also included a sample answer sheet (page # 2) which you can compare your work to.
If you're finished, your docx should look like the following example:
For those of you who do not have Microsoft Office at home, the following link is for access to free Word and Powerpoint through "Google Drive" on your NorQuest gmail account.
(Note: Google docs runs better if you first download google chrome. The following link may be used:
https://www.google.com/chrome )
Guggenheim Assignment
Please see the following assignment for you Guggenheim art description: