Friday, November 30, 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Monday, November 19, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Analogy 36
ANALOGY
(What is an analogy?)
DICTIONARY : BOOK :: ballet : dance
Word Quiz
careening
If you were in a car that was careening down the highway, you might feel
3. carsick.
(What is an analogy?)
DICTIONARY : BOOK :: ballet : dance
Word Quiz
careening
If you were in a car that was careening down the highway, you might feel
3. carsick.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Analogy 34
ARM : SLEEVE :: lunch : lunchbox
What does it mean?
miscreant
Who in "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" could be called a miscreant?
the evil queen
What does it mean?
miscreant
Who in "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" could be called a miscreant?
the evil queen
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Analogy 33
BREAD : SANDWICH :: hoof : horse
What does it mean?
designate
One way to designate someone in a game would be to
say "You're It!"
What does it mean?
designate
One way to designate someone in a game would be to
say "You're It!"
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Analogy 32
GLOSS : SHEEN :: lurch : stagger
WORD QUIZ
circumspect
When I was raking in the yard, my little brother behaved in a circumspect way.
He watched me from behind a tree.
WORD QUIZ
circumspect
When I was raking in the yard, my little brother behaved in a circumspect way.
He watched me from behind a tree.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Analogy 31
POMPON : DECORATIVE :: eggshell : fragile
Word Quiz
sylvan
Which children's book seems to have a sylvan setting?
Little House in the Big Woods
Word Quiz
sylvan
Which children's book seems to have a sylvan setting?
Little House in the Big Woods
Friday, November 2, 2007
Analogy 30
BURP : BELCH :: loyal : faithful
WORD QUIZ
draconian
Which might you see at a school with draconian rules?
kids acting well-behaved but fearful
WORD QUIZ
draconian
Which might you see at a school with draconian rules?
kids acting well-behaved but fearful
Analogy 30
TASTY : GROSS :: firm : loose
WORD QUIZ
anticlimax
"After practicing my role for weeks," said Marva, "the show was an anticlimax."
"Only three people showed up to watch."
WORD QUIZ
anticlimax
"After practicing my role for weeks," said Marva, "the show was an anticlimax."
"Only three people showed up to watch."
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Analogy 29
TASTY : GROSS :: firm : loose
WORD QUIZ
anticlimax
"After practicing my role for weeks," said Marva, "the show was an anticlimax."
"Only three people showed up to watch."
WORD QUIZ
anticlimax
"After practicing my role for weeks," said Marva, "the show was an anticlimax."
"Only three people showed up to watch."
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Analogy 28
ARMHOLES : SHIRT :: pages : magazine
reticent
Who is likely to be described as reticent?
a man of few words
reticent
Who is likely to be described as reticent?
a man of few words
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Tech Talk 7.2
1.
Why is it important for type to be legible?
its an unconscious persuader
2.
Which is the best typeface to use?
for your typing mood
3.
If you want to make sure that your type is easy to read, what characteristic would you look for in a typeface?
legible
4.
These two typefaces may be overused because nearly every computer and operating system has them installed. Name the two typefaces, and name a possible substitute font for each.
Why is it important for type to be legible?
its an unconscious persuader
2.
Which is the best typeface to use?
for your typing mood
3.
If you want to make sure that your type is easy to read, what characteristic would you look for in a typeface?
legible
4.
These two typefaces may be overused because nearly every computer and operating system has them installed. Name the two typefaces, and name a possible substitute font for each.
Analogy 27
GALAXY : HUGE :: trumpet : brass
WORD QUIZ
overture
You would most likely find an overture
at the beginning of an opera.
WORD QUIZ
overture
You would most likely find an overture
at the beginning of an opera.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Analogy 26
LOUISIANA : STATE :: barn : building
WORD QUIZ
fusty
If you visited friends who lived in a fusty house, you might decide to
open a window.
WORD QUIZ
fusty
If you visited friends who lived in a fusty house, you might decide to
open a window.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Analogy 25
RULER : MEASURING :: crayon : coloring
WORD QUIZ
porcine
Which Looney Tunes animal is truly porcine?
Porky Pig
WORD QUIZ
porcine
Which Looney Tunes animal is truly porcine?
Porky Pig
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Analogy 24
PURSUE : CHASE :: roomy : spacious
Word Quiz
What does it mean?
inert
Which could be described as inert?
a couch potato
Word Quiz
What does it mean?
inert
Which could be described as inert?
a couch potato
Analogy 23
What word completes the analogy?
WATCH : IGNORE :: gather : scatter
Word Quiz
ennui
Someone who is suffering from ennui feels
very bored.
WATCH : IGNORE :: gather : scatter
Word Quiz
ennui
Someone who is suffering from ennui feels
very bored.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Analogy 22
BRONTOSAUR : PLANT-EATING :: spinach : leafy
Word Quiz
What does it mean?
raconteur
My Aunt Vesta is a great raconteur—
I could listen to her stories for hours.
Word Quiz
What does it mean?
raconteur
My Aunt Vesta is a great raconteur—
I could listen to her stories for hours.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Analogy 21
ADVANCE : RECEDE :: stiff : flexible
WORD QUIZ-What does it mean?
cacophony
Which would be most likely to make a cacophony?
monkeys with cymbals
WORD QUIZ-What does it mean?
cacophony
Which would be most likely to make a cacophony?
monkeys with cymbals
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Analogy 20
OWL : HOOTS :: fan : whirs
WORD QUIZ
incessant
Lola's search for new flavors of ice cream was incessant—
her efforts never ended.
WORD QUIZ
incessant
Lola's search for new flavors of ice cream was incessant—
her efforts never ended.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Analogy 19
HAMSTER : RODENT :: stealing : crime
WORD QUIZ
verdant
Which song sounds like it is about something verdant?
Yellow Rose of Texas
WORD QUIZ
verdant
Which song sounds like it is about something verdant?
Yellow Rose of Texas
Monday, October 15, 2007
Tech Talk 5.1
1.
Both the Mac and Windows OS support what type of scripting?
Unix
2.
Why does the Mac OS software tend to be more reliable to install?
Macs software componets are not "married" like PCs are so so if a program starts you dont have to restart the computer to fix it all you have to do is force quit
3.
Which operating system has the better selection of development tools, Windows or the Mac?
mac
4.
Which is the least expensive operating system?
depends, to get all the software you want with a PC it will be more or equal the cost of the mac. so they are about the same unless you just get the computer by itself without the software.
Both the Mac and Windows OS support what type of scripting?
Unix
2.
Why does the Mac OS software tend to be more reliable to install?
Macs software componets are not "married" like PCs are so so if a program starts you dont have to restart the computer to fix it all you have to do is force quit
3.
Which operating system has the better selection of development tools, Windows or the Mac?
mac
4.
Which is the least expensive operating system?
depends, to get all the software you want with a PC it will be more or equal the cost of the mac. so they are about the same unless you just get the computer by itself without the software.
Analogy 18
MINK : SOFT :: mold : fuzzy
WORD QUIZ
raconteur
My Aunt Vesta is a great raconteur—
I could listen to her stories for hours.
WORD QUIZ
raconteur
My Aunt Vesta is a great raconteur—
I could listen to her stories for hours.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Tech Talk 3.2
1.
What types of organizations offer online courses?
university of pheonix
walden university
capella university
2.
What levels of accredited education institutes offer online courses?
doctrate mba masters bachelors associate certificate college high school
3.
What type of goals might someone have for taking online courses?
to get a degree
4.
If you wanted to learn HTML online, how expensive would your cheapest option be?
$32
What types of organizations offer online courses?
university of pheonix
walden university
capella university
2.
What levels of accredited education institutes offer online courses?
doctrate mba masters bachelors associate certificate college high school
3.
What type of goals might someone have for taking online courses?
to get a degree
4.
If you wanted to learn HTML online, how expensive would your cheapest option be?
$32
Analogy 17
STITCHING : QUILT :: beak : songbird
What does it mean?
meritocracy
Word Quiz
My swim camp uses a system of meritocracy to decide who will be lifeguard.
The strongest swimmer is lifeguard.
What does it mean?
meritocracy
Word Quiz
My swim camp uses a system of meritocracy to decide who will be lifeguard.
The strongest swimmer is lifeguard.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Analogy 16
IMAGINATIVE : CREATIVE :: stair : step
WORD QUIZ
gossamer
Which looks most like gossamer?
a spider's web
WORD QUIZ
gossamer
Which looks most like gossamer?
a spider's web
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Analogy 15
CAR : AUTOMOBILE :: marsh : swamp
WORD QUIZ
viscous
"I was going to get one of those lizards," said Willa, "but they are too viscous.
"They have a slimy feel."
WORD QUIZ
viscous
"I was going to get one of those lizards," said Willa, "but they are too viscous.
"They have a slimy feel."
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Analogy 14
WARM-UP
(What is an analogy?)
EXCLUDE : INVITE :: chatty : quiet
WORD QUIZ
plausible
Which would be a plausible reason for being late to school?
The bus came late.
(What is an analogy?)
EXCLUDE : INVITE :: chatty : quiet
WORD QUIZ
plausible
Which would be a plausible reason for being late to school?
The bus came late.
Friday, October 5, 2007
Analogy 13
ANALOGY/WORD QUIZ/WPM
PARCHEESI : GAME :: jazz : music
WORD
acme
You would probably say that the acme of Benji's career was when he
became a movie and television star.
PARCHEESI : GAME :: jazz : music
WORD
acme
You would probably say that the acme of Benji's career was when he
became a movie and television star.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Analogy 12
ANALOGY/WORD
TOE : FOOT :: roof : house
feral
Because our little Puss-Puss is a feral cat, she can seem
wild as a tiger.
TOE : FOOT :: roof : house
feral
Because our little Puss-Puss is a feral cat, she can seem
wild as a tiger.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Online activity and Self Assessment 2.3
1. To Communicate.
2. People in the newsgroup.
3. Someone posts to your newsgroup.
4. By posting and e-mailing
2. People in the newsgroup.
3. Someone posts to your newsgroup.
4. By posting and e-mailing
Online activity and Self Assessment 2.2
1. Keywords and phrases.
2. Keywords and phrases.
3. Make search more specific.
4. Crawls through pages looking for keywords you typed in.
5. google,yahoo,askjeeves,livesearch.
2. Keywords and phrases.
3. Make search more specific.
4. Crawls through pages looking for keywords you typed in.
5. google,yahoo,askjeeves,livesearch.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Analogy 11
Analogy/Word/WPM to blog-LAST
WHAT WORD COMPLETES THE ANALOGY
SNEAKY : FORTHRIGHT :: generous : stingy
What does it mean?
skulk
If you decided to skulk through the school, you might look like
a spy.
WHAT WORD COMPLETES THE ANALOGY
SNEAKY : FORTHRIGHT :: generous : stingy
What does it mean?
skulk
If you decided to skulk through the school, you might look like
a spy.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Online activity and Self Assessment
Analogy 10
HAIRBRUSH : BRISTLED :: dragon : mythical
Word Quiz
deface
Someone might deface a wall by
using spray paint to mess it up.
Word Quiz
deface
Someone might deface a wall by
using spray paint to mess it up.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Analogy 9
CLIFF : STEEP :: Tunnel : underground
WORD
toxic
Which plant's name suggests that it is toxic?
Poison Ivy
WORD
toxic
Which plant's name suggests that it is toxic?
Poison Ivy
Analogy 8
JURASSIC : PERIOD :: Chicago : city
WORD
Which headline tells about an example of altruism?
3. Volunteers Nurse Injured Penguins
WORD
Which headline tells about an example of altruism?
3. Volunteers Nurse Injured Penguins
Analogy 7
SPOUT : TEAPOT :: wick : candle
Word Quiz
Unanimous
If six people make a unanimous decision,
all six agree.
Word Quiz
Unanimous
If six people make a unanimous decision,
all six agree.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Friday, September 21, 2007
Analogy 5
WEED : PLANT :: flu : illness
WORD QUIZ
prohibit
To prohibit people on their beach, the neighbors set up
a "No Trespassing" sign
WORD QUIZ
prohibit
To prohibit people on their beach, the neighbors set up
a "No Trespassing" sign
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Analogy 4
PETAL : ROSE :: tail : rabbit
What does it mean ?
precarious
Who might look precarious?
a tightrope walker
What does it mean ?
precarious
Who might look precarious?
a tightrope walker
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
warm up 9/18
LETTUCE : LEAFY :: river : flowing
WORD-QUIZ
persevere
What newspaper headline tells about someone who has the ability to persevere?
Farmer Shares Crops with the Poor
WORD-QUIZ
persevere
What newspaper headline tells about someone who has the ability to persevere?
Farmer Shares Crops with the Poor
Monday, September 17, 2007
analogy 3
BEE : BEEHIVE :: squirrel : tree
What might you use to obliterate graffiti?
a strong cleanser
What might you use to obliterate graffiti?
a strong cleanser
Friday, September 14, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
9/11
As a country we have changed by becoming a closer country uniting against terrorism. the video made me feel like shooting an islam in the face after i skin him alive
Monday, September 10, 2007
Exploring the World of Multimedia
Exploring the World
of Multimedia
Chapter 1
What is multimedia?
Multimedia is the integration of text, still and moving images, and sound by means of computer technology.
Words in Multimedia
Words can be:
– Written
– Spoken
– Sung
Images in Multimedia
Images can be:
– Drawings
– Charts
– Diagrams
– Paintings
– Photographs
– Buttons
– Animation or video
Sound in Multimedia
Sound, also called audio, can be:
– Voice-over or narration
– Sound effects
– Music
Video in Multimedia
Video can be:
– Live
– Recorded
Multimedia Productions
What are the types of multimedia productions?
– Presentations
– Tutorials
– Games
– Simulations
– Web pages
What are presentations?
Presentations are sequences of slides, also called pages or screens, that usually incorporate text, sound, graphics, and animation.
Presentations
Used by:
– Businesses to present information
– Teachers or students in classrooms
What are tutorials?
Tutorials are computer-based instructions that teach skills or procedures.
Tutorials
Can be used by:
– Businesses to train their employees
– Schools and colleges to teach or review subject matter
What are simulations?
Simulations are computer-based models of real-life situations.
Simulations
Can be used for:
– Training
– Entertaining
– Informing
Games
Can be used for:
– Entertaining
– Training
Web Pages
Can be used for:
– Entertainment
– Information
– Training
– Reference
– Research
The Development of Multimedia
Graphics
– drawing → painting → photography → digital photography
Audio
– speech → music → recording sound and music → broadcasting
Movies and Television
– film → video → digital video
Computer Technology
Computers have become smaller, cheaper, and more powerful.
– Desktop computers
– Laptop computers
– Personal digital assistants (PDAs)
The Value of Multimedia in Society
Multimedia has become a valuable resource for education, business, and leisure and recreation.
Uses of Multimedia
Education
– To learn in new and stimulating ways
Business
– To share resources, deliver information, train employees, and advertise goods and services
Leisure and Recreation
– To play video games, surf the Internet, and plan leisure time
of Multimedia
Chapter 1
What is multimedia?
Multimedia is the integration of text, still and moving images, and sound by means of computer technology.
Words in Multimedia
Words can be:
– Written
– Spoken
– Sung
Images in Multimedia
Images can be:
– Drawings
– Charts
– Diagrams
– Paintings
– Photographs
– Buttons
– Animation or video
Sound in Multimedia
Sound, also called audio, can be:
– Voice-over or narration
– Sound effects
– Music
Video in Multimedia
Video can be:
– Live
– Recorded
Multimedia Productions
What are the types of multimedia productions?
– Presentations
– Tutorials
– Games
– Simulations
– Web pages
What are presentations?
Presentations are sequences of slides, also called pages or screens, that usually incorporate text, sound, graphics, and animation.
Presentations
Used by:
– Businesses to present information
– Teachers or students in classrooms
What are tutorials?
Tutorials are computer-based instructions that teach skills or procedures.
Tutorials
Can be used by:
– Businesses to train their employees
– Schools and colleges to teach or review subject matter
What are simulations?
Simulations are computer-based models of real-life situations.
Simulations
Can be used for:
– Training
– Entertaining
– Informing
Games
Can be used for:
– Entertaining
– Training
Web Pages
Can be used for:
– Entertainment
– Information
– Training
– Reference
– Research
The Development of Multimedia
Graphics
– drawing → painting → photography → digital photography
Audio
– speech → music → recording sound and music → broadcasting
Movies and Television
– film → video → digital video
Computer Technology
Computers have become smaller, cheaper, and more powerful.
– Desktop computers
– Laptop computers
– Personal digital assistants (PDAs)
The Value of Multimedia in Society
Multimedia has become a valuable resource for education, business, and leisure and recreation.
Uses of Multimedia
Education
– To learn in new and stimulating ways
Business
– To share resources, deliver information, train employees, and advertise goods and services
Leisure and Recreation
– To play video games, surf the Internet, and plan leisure time
Friday, September 7, 2007
Ethics Quiz
1. Use proper ethics in school.
2. No use of electronics in class.
3. No hacking of computers.
4. The only HTML's you should use are educational websites.
5. No use of inappropriate URL's.
6. No use of copyrighted work.
7. No use of piracy for your own work.
8. Use proper etiquitte.
9. Only use internet for educational purporses.
10. Use good etiquitte during lunch
2. No use of electronics in class.
3. No hacking of computers.
4. The only HTML's you should use are educational websites.
5. No use of inappropriate URL's.
6. No use of copyrighted work.
7. No use of piracy for your own work.
8. Use proper etiquitte.
9. Only use internet for educational purporses.
10. Use good etiquitte during lunch
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Word Wall 6
Word: Ethics
P.O.S.:Noun
Definition: Confirming to the accepted professional standards of conduct
Sentence Using Word: You have to have the right technology ethics to work here
Real World Connection: Job Ethics
Synonyms: belief, conduct, conscience, convention, conventionalities, criteria, decency, ethic
Antonyms: corruption, immorality
Hacker- someone who intentionally accesses a computer system without permission (noun).
No synonyms and antonyms for hacker
The Hacker stole information on my computer.
P.O.S.:Noun
Definition: Confirming to the accepted professional standards of conduct
Sentence Using Word: You have to have the right technology ethics to work here
Real World Connection: Job Ethics
Synonyms: belief, conduct, conscience, convention, conventionalities, criteria, decency, ethic
Antonyms: corruption, immorality
Hacker- someone who intentionally accesses a computer system without permission (noun).
No synonyms and antonyms for hacker
The Hacker stole information on my computer.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
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