Please write a journal in which
you introduce yourself and complete a self-assessment of your computer
skills. Use Microsoft Word to type your journal and send to
Dr. Schulz as
an email attachment.
Use Inspiration
Software to create a graphic organizer that covers the topics below.
Convert the diagram to an outline.
Export to Microsoft Word.
Write your journal from the outline.
Be sure to use the
Scoring Rubric
at the end of the assignment to be certain that you have met the criteria
for this assignment.
Part 1 - Introduction
Begin with these lines:
Name
Current Address
Local Phone (if you work please
include a work phone)
E-mail address
Next use these topics as a guide to
describe yourself in a paragraph
Hometown and Family
Education background
Teaching/work experience
Feelings about technology
Your aspirations upon completion of
this course
Any other information you would like
me to know about you
Part 2 - Computer Skills Self
Assessment
This part of the journal will help me understand your computer skills and
also will help you when you look back at the end of the week to reflect on
how much you have learned. Please answer the following questions. If you
don't know an answer, that is all right. You will not be graded on how
many questions you answer correctly (see rubric below). DO NOT look up answers you do not know; just write, "I don't know."
What kind of computers have you
used?
What kind of computer do you have
access to besides those in the lab?
What software have you used?
What is operating system software?
What is application software?
What are two key terms used in
describing databases?
What is the World Wide Web and how
do you access it?
What is PowerPoint?
What is a web site? If you have
one, give the URL.
Describe 4 ways that technology is
used in the classroom?
Part 3 - Learning Plan
Describe what you expect to learn in
this course and on which areas you feel you need to focus most
intently.
