orientation: first things first

this section covers:

  1. Class syllabus - Read
  2. Classroom procedures - Read
  3. Why study Digital Tools?  - watch
  4. Pre-Course Survey - complete
  5. Secure passwords - complete
  6. Create a Google account - create
  7. Create your SchoolLoop account - create
  8. Create the Digital Tools class folder in your account - create
  9. LAB HYGIENE - TBA

1) class syllabus

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Click the graphic to download a copy of the course syllabus.. There's also a copy of it on SchoolLoop.

2) Rules, schmools ..

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We'll go over this PowerPoint presentation together - it covers classroom rules and procedures and your school ID. Click the graphic on the left - it covers both Digital Tools and Digital Design for the Web.
toolswebcombopresentation.pptx
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log_on_1st_time.pptx
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3) why study digital tools??

4) pre-course survey

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Take this survey so that I have an idea of how proficient you already are with technology. Click the graphic on the left to start the survey.

5) school loop

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You'll need to register for a SchoolLoop account and also find out a little about how School Loop can help you in your academic career.  Watch these 2 videos to find out how to register and what School Loop does:

6) Google account

Your Google Account is more than just Search.Talk, chat, share, schedule, store, organize, collaborate, discover, and create. Use Google products from Gmail to Google+ to YouTube, view your search history, all with one username and password, all backed up all the time and easy to find at (you guessed it) Google.com. Watch this movie to find out how.

7) digital tools folder

Watch this short movie to find out how to create your Digital Tools folder so your teacher can easily find and grade your work.
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