DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND SYSTEMS SUPPORT FALL, 2008
CLASS NUMBER/NAME: ITSC 2421, ADVANCED WORD 2007 SECTION NUMBER: CLASS DAYS/HOURS:
5420/9467 ONLINE MTWRFS, TBA
COURSE PREREQUISITE: ITSW 1401 OR INSTRUCTOR CONSENT. BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: DREA 0091 (CONCURRENT) eCampus Tech Support:
[email protected]
Phone: (972) 669-6402 Hours: Mon-Friday Sat, Sun
- 7:00 a.m. – midnight -1:00 p.m. – midnight
INSTRUCTOR:
MRS. GLENDA EASTER
EMAIL:
[email protected]
OFFICE:
A067
PHONE:
(214) 860-2313
VIRTUAL HOURS:
POSTED ON COURSE WEBSITE
ITSC 2421 ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING FALL, 2008 COURSE DESCRIPTION Prerequisites: ITSW 1401, Introduction to Word Processing or Instructor Consent. Continuation of the study of word processing including advanced applications in merging, macros, graphics, desktop publishing and extensive formatting for technical documents. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. This course is designed to prepare you to take the certification test for Microsoft Office Word 2007 Certified Applications Specialist. Topics include creating, saving, and printing documents. Projects include creating newsletters, an index, table of contents, online forms, using Word’s collaboration tools, linking an Excel worksheet and charting its data in Word, and using VBA with Word. An introduction to XML is also presented.
This is a 4 credit hour course. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) COURSE MATERIALS Textbook:
Microsoft Word 2007: Comprehensive Concepts and Techniques, Shelly, Cashman, Vermaat, Course Technology, 2007. (ISBN: 1-4283-8272-0) Bundled with MCAS Voucher (ISBN: 1418843385) Textbook only
Online Course: Blackboard 7.0 Student Quick Source Guide, Student Ed. The Resource Network (Part # 193210444) Diskettes:
Five (5) 3 ½” High Density diskettes, CDs or USB Flash Drive Diskette case or box Ruler Paper and pencil
FINANCIAL AID STATEMENT Students who are receiving any form of financial aid should check with the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing from classes. Withdrawals may affect your eligibility to receive further aid and could cause you to be in a position of repayment for the current semester. Students who fail to attend or participate after the drop date are also subject to this policy.
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DROP PROCEDURE/ATTENDANCE Regular attendance is required. If you are unable to complete the course or courses for which you have registered, it is your responsibility to withdraw formally from the course. You need to speak with and obtain the signature of the course instructor to drop the course. If the instructor is not available, a counselor, advisor, or dean may sign the drop form. Failure to drop will result in a performance grade, usually a grade of "F." THE LAST DAY TO DROP BY 7 P.M. IS NOV 13, 2008. Students sometimes drop courses when help is available that would enable them to continue. I hope you will discuss your plans with me if you do feel the need to withdraw. There are many alternatives provided for you to complete this class instead of withdrawal. Online Attendance It is your responsibility to take an active role in each class. Login to eCampus, participate in weekly online discussion, and adhere to deadlines posted on the course calendar. STOP BEFORE YOU DROP For students who enrolled in college level courses for the first time in the fall of 2007, Texas Education Code 51.907 limits the number of courses a student may drop. You may drop no more than six (6) courses during your entire undergraduate career, unless the drop qualifies as an exception. Your campus counseling/advising center will give you more information on the allowable exceptions. Remember that once you have accumulated six non-exempt drops, you cannot drop any other courses with a “W”. Therefore, please exercise caution when dropping courses in any Texas public institution of higher learning, including all seven of the Dallas County Community Colleges. For more information, you may access: https://www1.dcccd.edu/coursedrops.. Student Online Course Expectations This course synchronous essential to community. •
is taught entirely online in an asynchronous format with the opportunity to participate in chat sessions. Your participation (through the discussion postings and chat involvement) is achieve maximum reflection and interactivity with other members of the online learning The following represent expectations for online learners:
Orientation (Prior to Beginning of Class) 1. Schedule an orientation with instructor prior to beginning the course or view the following online orientations: http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/orientation/ http://tscecr.dcccd.edu/elcentro/library/guides/videos/ecampus.html http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/library/guides/videos/ecampus.html 2. Log into their course or courses during the first week. 3. Take a tour of the e-Campus course site to get acquainted with the course. 4. Update personal information on e-Campus. 5. Review thoroughly the course syllabus and outline. 6. Have a valid e-mail address. 3
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7. Purchase textbooks, materials etc. Online Learning Environment 1. Complete readings and lab assignments as outlined in the course syllabus for meeting evaluation criteria. 2. Submit reading and lab assignments as outlined in the course calendar . 3. Complete lab objectives and skill exams as outlined in the course calendar. 4. Submit all assignments using the assignment feature to the instructor by the due date. Check the calendar or assignment page of the course for due dates. 5. Receive one opportunity to revise the assignment if the instructor determines the assignment is not comprehensively addressed or requires clarification of writing. 6. Use basic netiquette. This means respectful in your postings using good grammar, spelling, and proper capitalization. Online Attendance (Course Requirements) 1. Learners are required to take an active role in each class and graded upon the following: a. Login to e-Campus at least three times a week. Course statistics will be tracked to find out when and where you visited. Online presentations of lectures must be accessed each week. This will be tracked and counted as part of your attendance and included as part of your attendance grade. b. Participate in weekly online discussion of specific topic. Check to be sure your discussion is posted and reload if necessary. c. Email the instructor once a week to ask any questions regarding assignments, reading materials, etc. If there are no questions, learners are still required to email the instructor to indicate that there are no problems. d. Post an introduction to the discussion section in their first week of class including their name, the number of computer courses completed, their employment history, and their goals for this course. This will help us get to know one another. e. Complete and discuss with classmates their learning styles inventory provided in the online course. Virtual/Regular Lab Hours 1. Learners are required to: a. View and adhere to the instructor’s virtual/regular lab hours and the semester schedule posted on e-campus, outside the instructor’s office, and in the Computer Lab (A435). b. E-mail the instructor to schedule an appointment for one-on-one instruction if virtual/regular lab hours conflict with instructor or student schedule. 2. Access the instructor by telephone or e-mail, as posted on e-Campus and the semester schedule as well as the course syllabus.
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Instructor Expectations 1. Contact student within 2 days of the start of the class. 2. Respond to e-mails within 48-72 hours from time of posting. 3. Provide and Post a Course calendar. 4. Grade and post assignments within a week of submission. 5. Provide feedback on how you are doing in the course through e-Campus gradebook and comments on assignments.
ACADEMIC ETHICS Any violation of the Student Code of Conduct (as printed in the El Centro College Catalog and available at http://www1.dcccd.edu/catalog/about/standard.cfm) will be penalized accordingly. All matters of academic dishonesty (plagiarism, collusion, fabrication, cheating, etc.) will result in a failing grade for the assignment in question. All violations will be forwarded to the proper college authorities for review. The college may, at its discretion, impose additional penalties on the student including academic probation, suspension, or expulsion. ANY form of disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. COURSE OUTCOME: The student will define and create macros; use advanced formatting features; import data; and use graphics and special functions to enhance documents.
SCANS 1A, 3B, 7B, 7E, 8A, 8D
1C, 3B, 3D, 4A, 8A, 8D 3D, 5A, 6A, 7A 3D, 5A, 6A, 7A 3D, 5A, 6A, 7A 3A, 5B, 6A, 6D, 7E 3D, 5B, 6A, 6D, 6E, 7D 6A, 6D, 6E, 7D, 7E, 7F 3A, 5B, 6A, 6D, 7E 3D, 5B, 6A 3A, 6A 5B, 6A, 6D, 6E 3A, 6A, 7E 3D, 5B, 6A 3B, 3D, 5A, 6A 5B, 6A 1C, 3A, 3D, 6A
LEARNING OUTCOMES
EVALUATION
Classroom Procedure and Outcome A recommended schedule for all assignments is A grade will be assigned included in this syllabus. It is the responsibility of based on the quality of work each student to allocate time for all assignments, and meeting the assigned follow recommended schedule, and submit deadlines. projects in a timely manner. Maintain equipment, supplies, and classroom in Instructor Observation an orderly and organized manner. Creating a Professional Newsletter Define desktop publishing terminology Objective Test Item Display format markings and changing all margin Objective Test Item settings Create a nameplate Instructor Observation Create, format and change a WordArt Drawing Instructor Observation Object Add rule lines Group Discussion Insert the current date into a document Group Discussion Insert a floating graphic Individual Projects Format a document into multiple columns Instructor Observation Justify a paragraph Individual Projects Save a newsletter Instructor Observation Insert the remainder of the feature article Individual Projects Format a letter as a dropped capital Instructor Observation Insert a column break Individual Projects Apply a style Instructor Observation Link an object into a Word document Individual Projects 5
SCANS 3A, 3B, 3D, 4C, 6A, 6D, 6E 3A, 6A 5C, 6A, 7E 3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D 3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D 3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D 3A, 6A, 7D 1D, 3D, 5B, 6A, 7A 1D, 4B, 7B 1D, 3D, 4C, 5B, 7F 1D, 3D, 4C, 5B, 7F 1D, 4B, 7B 1D, 4D, 5C, 6A, 7B, 7F 1D, 4D, 5C, 6A, 7B, 7F 3A, 6A Working with 3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D 3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D 5C, 6A, 7E 3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D 1C, 5C, 6A, 7E 5A, 5B, 6A, 7A, 7B, 7E 1A, 1C, 2E, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4D, 5B, 6A, 7A 5C, 6A, 7E 5A, 5B, 6A, 7A, 7B, 7E 5A, 5B, 6A, 7A, 7B, 7E 1A, 1C, 2E, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4D, 5B, 6A, 7A 1C, 2A, 3D, 4C, 6A, 7F 5C, 6A, 7E 6A, 5A, 5B, 7A
LEARNING OUTCOMES
EVALUATION
Add vertical rules between columns
Objective Test Item
Create a pull-quote Insert a text box Create a nameplate on the second page
Individual Projects Objective Test Item Instructor Observation and Objective Test Item Individual Projects Instructor’s Observation Individual Projects
Balance columns Position graphics on the page Utilize the Format Painter button to enhance the newsletter with color and a page border Change column formatting Split the window Copy and paste using Split Windows Modify and format a SmartArt Graphic Change the layout of a SmartArt Graphic Add a shape and text to a SmartArt Graphic Add an outline to a SmartArt Graphic Highlight text while enhancing the newsletter with color and a page border a Master Document, an Index, and a Review a document and save it with a new name Review a document
Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Instructor’s Observation
Table of Contents Individual Projects Individual Projects Group Discussion Insert a comment Individual Projects Objective Test Item Enable tracked changes Individual Projects Group Discussion Track changes Individual Projects Group Discussion Use the reviewing pane Objective Test Item Group Discussion Review tracked changes and comments Individual Projects Group Discussion Change tracking options Individual Projects Group Discussion Compare documents Individual Projects Combine revisions from multiple authors Individual Projects Group Discussion Show tracked changes and comments by a single Individual Projects reviewer Accept all changes in a document Individual Projects Group Discussion Prepare a document to be included in a longer Individual Projects document Add a caption and use caption numbers Individual Projects Create a cross reference 6
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
6A, 5A, 5B, 7A 6A, 5A, 5B, 7A
EVALUATION
Create building blocks Sort building blocks and insert sidebar text box building block using the building blocks organizer 5C, 6A, 7E Mark index entries 4C, 5A, 6A, 6D, 6E, 7F Work with a master document and create an outline 5C, 6A, 7E Insert a subdocument in a master document 2A, 6A, 6D, 6E Create a subdocument from a master document 3A, 3B, 4A, 4D, 5B, 6A, Modify an outline 7A, 8D 3A, 3B, 4A, 5B, 6A, 7A, Apply a Quote Style 8D 3A, 3B, 4A, 5B, 6A, 7A, Insert a cover page 8D 3A, 3B, 4A, 5B, 6A, 7A, Insert a blank page 8D 3A, 3B, 4A, 5B, 6A, 7A, Create a table of figures 8D 3A, 3B, 6A, 7A, 7D Build and update an index 3A, 3B, 6A, 7A, 7D Create a table of contents 2A, 4C, 6A, 6D, 6E, 7A, Utilize the document map 7E 3B, 4C, 6A, 7A, 7D, Add bookmarks. 6A, 7A, 7E, 7F Create alternating headers and footers 2A, 4C, 6A, 6D, 6E, 7A, Set gutter margins 7E
Individual Projects Individual Projects Objective Test Item
3A, 3B, 6A, 7A, 7D 3B, 6A, 6B, 7B, 7D 3D, 6A, 7D 4C, 5B, 6A, 7A 3A, 3B, 6A, 7A, 7D 3B, 3D, 4D, 5B, 6A, 7A, 7C, 7D, 7E
Utilize a table of authorities Summarize a document Go to a bookmark Customize document properties Modify the table of contents and index Set editing restrictions
Instructor Observation Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects
Create an Online Form Design an online form Save a document as a template for an online form
Instructor’s Observation Individual Projects
3D, 5B, 6A, 7C 3A, 3C, 3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, 7E 3A, 3C, 3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, 7E 3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, 7E 3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, 7E 1C, 3D, 6A 1C, 3A, 3D, 5B, 6A, 7C
Insert a plain text content control and change the properties Highlight text and insert a table into a form Insert a text box that accepts any type of text Insert a drop-down list box Change the properties of a drop-down list content control 7
Instructor’s Observation Group Discussion, and Objective Test Item Individual Projects Group Discussion Instructor’s Observation Instructor’s Observation Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Objective Test Item Individual Projects Individual Projects
Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Instructor ‘s Observation Individual Projects
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
Insert a text box that requires a number Insert a combo box content control and change the properties 3A, 3C, 3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, Insert a date content control and change the 7E properties 1C, 3C, 3D, 4D, 5B, 6A, Insert a rich text content control 7B 3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, 7E Insert a check box 3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, 7E Insert a text box that displays the current date 3D, 5A, 6A, 7A Format form fields 3D, 5A, 6A, 7A Utilize the Format Painter button 3D, 5A, 6A, 7A Add help text to form fields 3A, 5B, 6A, 6D, 7E Remove form field shading 3D, 5B, 6A, 6D, 6E, 7D Draw and format a rectangle 6A, 6D, 6E, 7D, 7E, 7F Send a graphic behind text 6A, 6D, 6E, 7D, 7E, 7F Apply a shape style and add a shadow 3D, 5B, 6A, 6D, 6E, 7D Customize a theme color and save it with a new theme name 3A, 5B, 6A, 6D, 7E, 8A Protect a form
EVALUATION
1C, 3A, 3D, 5B, 6A, 7C 1C, 3A, 3D, 5B, 6A, 7C
Instructor’s Observation Individual Projects
3D, 5B, 6A
Individual Projects Objective Test Item Individual Projects Objective Test Item Individual Projects Objective Test Item Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Group Discussion Individual Projects Objective Test Item Group Discussion Individual Projects
Work with an online form by saving data on the form 3A, 6A Work with templates Individual Projects Enhancing an Online Form and Working with Macros, Document Security, and XML 3A, 6A, 7E Save a macro-enabled template Individual Project Group Discussion 3A, 6A, 7E, 8A Unprotect a Word document Individual Projects Objective Test Item 8A, 8E, 3D, 5B, 6A Specify macro settings in Word Individual Projects 3B, 3D, 5A, 6A Save a new theme Individual Projects 5B, 6A Utilize a fill effect for the page color Individual Projects 1C, 3A, 3D, 6A Convert a table to text Individual Projects 3A, 3B, 3D, 4C, 6A, 6D, Modify a style using the styles task pane Individual Projects 6E 3A, 6A Add a 3-D effect to a shape and change its color Individual Projects and direction 3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D Fill a shape with a picture and change the color of Individual Projects a picture Objective Test Item 5C, 6A, 7E Rotate a graphic Individual Projects 3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D Insert and edit a field Individual Projects Objective Test Item 5C, 6A, 7E Record and assign it to a shortcut key Individual Projects Objective Test Item 3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D Modify a style using the manage styles button 8
SCANS 3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D
LEARNING OUTCOMES
3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D 3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D 3A, 6A, 7D 3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, 7E 3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, 7E 3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, 7E, 8A 3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, 7E 8A, 8E, 3D, 5B, 6A
Add a macro as a button to the Quick Access Toolbar Delete a button from a toolbar Automate macros Create an automatic macro Edit a Macro’s VBA Code Run the compatibility checker Save a document with a password Modify a Building Block Utilize the document inspector
3D, 5A, 6A, 7A
Utilize digital signatures
5C, 6A, 7E 3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D, 8A 3D, 4C, 4D, 5B, 6A 3D, 4C, 4D, 5B, 6A 3D, 4C, 4D, 5B, 6A
Add a signature line to a document Add an invisible digital signature to a document XPS Save a document in an XPS Format Save a document in the default XML Format Attach a schema file
EVALUATION Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Group Discussion Individual Projects Group Discussion Individual Projects Individual Projects
Individual Projects Individual Projects Individual Projects Objective Test Item 3D, 5A, 6A, 7A Add a parent and child XML Element Individual Projects Objective Test Item 3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, 7E Set exceptions to editing restrictions Individual Projects Objective Test Item Group Discussion Integrated Feature Linking an Excel Worksheet and Charting Its Data in Word 3D, 5A, 6A, 7A Change the document theme Individual Projects Objective Test Item 3D, 5B, 6A, 7B Link an Excel worksheet and chart Individual Projects Objective Test Item 3D, 5B, 6A, 7B Edit a linked object Individual Projects 1C, 3A, 3D, 6A Save a Word 2007 document in a previous Word Individual Projects format 3A, 3B, 3D, 4C, 6A, 6D, E-Mail a document as an attachment Individual Projects 6E COMPUTATION OF FINAL GRADE Student progress will be evaluated by the following means: Lab Assignments SAM 2007 Chapter Exams SAM 2007 MCAS Exam Lab Tests 2 Major Objective Exams Microsoft Certified Application
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Grade Evaluation: A= 90-100 B= 80-89 C= 70-79 D= 60-69 F= 59-Below
Specialist (MCAS) Exam or Comprehensive Exam Discussion Board Participation Attendance (Login 3 times/week and Email Weekly Final Grade
5% 5% 100%
INCOMPLETE GRADE STATEMENT Incomplete grades are given only in case of extreme emergency and at least 50% of the course requirements must have been completed. Request for an incomplete grade must be justified through a written statement and presented before the drop date to your instructor who will decide if your request can be approved. CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE ALL PROJECTS AND TESTS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A CEU AWARD Note: There will be two (2) written tests, as well as the comprehensive final or MCAS exam.. The textbook, lab exercises and the chapter review material are possible sources for tests. Because we are preparing students to be prepared to pass an industry recognized standard with the certification, the ability to produce “hands-on” work quickly and efficiently is critical. There will be a “hands-on” production exam at the completion of each Chapter. All students will take these standardized exams at the same time according to the schedule set forth in this syllabus. There will be benchmarks to aid you in completing assignments in a timely manner. Your instructor is providing a suggested completion date for submission of all labs assignments, and test dates. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, some assignments may change. The student will be notified in lecture of any changes in assignments or due dates. In order to insure that you have the correct assignments and due dates, it is your responsibility to consult with your instructor if you are absent from lecture. Grading Scale for ITSC 2421 Lab Exercises The following applies to the lab assignments that the student turns in for grading: A= B= C= D= F=
0-2 3-5 6-9 10-13 14-17 18+
errors errors errors errors errors Redo Assignment
The following types of errors will be checked: • •
Were instructions completed? Are the spelling, margins, spacing, punctuation, bolding, underline, inserting, moving, and printing, done correctly?
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Preparing for Examinations Attend lecture and read the chapters. At least 90% of the questions are taken directly from the reading material. Review the Word portion of the Quick Reference Summary is available at www.scsite.com/off2007 . The Quick Reference Summary is also available in the back of your textbook, pages, QR 01 – QR 06. Extra Credit You may complete the designated Cases and Places exercise at the end of each project for extra credit or to replace any one of the exercises at the end of each project. If you wish to serve as a mentor to a student enrolled in the Intro to Word Processing, extra credit will be given. Make-Up Policy for Classroom Major tests will be announced in advance. If you miss a major exam, and fail to attend class, ten points will be deducted from the test score unless you have prior approval from the instructor. OTHER PROCEDURES No assignments will be accepted more than two weeks late, and will be penalized. Plan to spend at least four hours per week working on laboratory assignments. Save each project with the project number, in the lab number or cases and places number as part of the file name (as shown in the textbook). For example: Lab 1-1 Costume Ball Announcement. Disorganized assignments or individually submitted assignments are not acceptable and will receive a grade of zero. All assignments must be placed in a folder that is zipped or compressed by the project number and dropped in the digital drop box. Study guides and discussion board items on eCampus must be completed weekly. COMPUTER CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION The El Centro Computer Center, Room A435, is open to all students from: 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday
Room A431 is open to all students from: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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NOTE: In order to use the College Computer Center A435, you must have a current fee receipt or student I.D. All lab work must be completed by Thursday, Dec 11, 2008 at 9 p.m. when the 4 th floor Computer Center closes for the semester or at an earlier time announced by your instructor. There is no specific lab time assigned for this class. You may select a time that is convenient for your schedule. Instructors will be on duty at various times during the day and night. There will be limited assistance provided by lab personnel within the College Computer 4th floor labs. On the average, lab personnel may spend no more that 3-5 minutes per student at any given time. 1
WE DO NOT PROVIDE TUTORING SERVICES IN THE 4TH FLOOR COMPUTER CENTER. Other guidelines and procedures concerning the use of the computer facilities and services will be provided in additional handouts. CLASSROOM RULES AND EXPECTATIONS All students are required to practice courteous, respectful, cooperative behavior at all times, as this would be the norm in any higher education or work environment. To avoid distractions in the classroom, students will: Arrive on time and stay until class is dismissed; Be prepared and stay on task; Leave all food, drink, candy and gum outside the classroom; Listen courteously to one speaker at a time, with no interruptions and no side conversations; Generally behave as mature adults would in the workplace. CELL PHONE In order not to interrupt the class session, students are asked to place all cell phones and pagers on vibrate prior to the beginning of the class. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES Students are expected to follow established procedures of the appropriate division in handling academic issues, such as grade appeals. El Centro College requires that other complaints and disputes (that cannot be resolved by the persons directly involved) be referred initially to the Ombudsman Office for informal, confidential resolution. Additional grievance procedures and the Student Code of conduct are outlined in the El Centro College Catalog, available in hard copy in advisement or on the web at www.elcentrocollege.edu. RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS STATEMENT A student who is absent from classes for the observance of a religious holy day shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time after the absence if, not later than the fifteenth day after the first day of the semester, the student notified the instructor of each class scheduled on the date that the student would be absent for a religious holy day. A “religious holy day” means a holy day observed by a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation under Section 11.20, Tax Code. The notice shall be in writing and shall be delivered by the student personally to the instructor, with receipt acknowledged and dated by the instructor or by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the instructor. A student who is excused under this section may not be penalized for the absence, but the instructor may appropriately respond if the student fails to satisfactorily complete the assignment or examination. CHILDREN ON CAMPUS 1
El Centro College strives to protect an environment most conducive to teaching and learning for all enrolled students. Minor children may not be brought to classrooms, labs, testing areas or study areas of the college. This practice is disruptive to the learning process. Children who are taking part in organized scheduled activities, or who are enrolled in specific classes, are welcomed. For reasons of security and child welfare, the college will not permit unattended children to be left anywhere on the premises. Students/Parents who have problems with childcare should visit the advisement/counseling center or the Adult Resource Center to receive referrals to childcare services in the area. COMPUTER USE POLICY This class will require you to utilize campus computers. Please see the computer use policy for the district under the student code of conduct at http://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0406/ss/computer.cfm SOFTWARE COPYING POLICY Copying computer software without the expressed written permission of the copyright holder may be unlawful and subject to civil and criminal penalties. To protect you, the college and the copyright holder, no software used to complete the lab exercises may be copied by students. DISABILITY ACCOMODATIONS Any student who may need accommodations due to a disability should contact the Disability Services Office, Room A110, phone number (214) 860-2411. Why Should You Seek Certification? The Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist Program provides an industry-recognized standard for measuring an individual's mastery of Office applications. By passing one or more Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist Program certification exams, you demonstrate your proficiency in a given Office application to employers, and this helps you to gain a competitive edge in the job marketplace. The Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist Program gives you the credentials you need to prove that you know how to use Microsoft Office applications efficiently and productively. Becoming a Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist proves to the world that you have the comprehensive skills necessary to drive a wide range of tasks to completion and to do it with the kind of efficiency those businesses need and employers notice. You know you have talent. Now you can prove it!
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Lecture, Laboratory, and Examination Schedule The lecture, laboratory, and examination schedule is shown on the next page and on the eCampus calendar. You are expected to read each assigned project prior to the lecture. Lectures will be short, to the point, and will discuss the highlights of the Project for that week. Most of the class time will be spent working on your Laboratory assignments. COURSE OUTLINE These dates may vary slightly; however, this outline provides you with target dates so that you can plan your semester to meet assignment deadlines. A more detailed lab assignment sheet follows. The instructor may alter this course outline at any time due to time constraints, loss of school days, or unforeseen problems with computer equipment, labs, etc.
ITSC 2421 Adv. Word 2007 FALL, 2008 Lecture/Reading Component Week #
Topics of Discussion/Resource/Activity 2007
Project Number
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Microsoft Word 2007 Help System
Appendix C
APP 9 – APP 18
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Customizing Microsoft Office Word 2007
Appendix E
APP 21 – APP 34
Creating a Professional Newsletter 2-4
Project 6
WD 388
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Develop an understanding of desktop publishing terminology Set custom margins Create a nameplate Insert WordArt Change WordArt Fill Color and Shape
Project 6 Project 6 Project 6 Project 6
WD 389 WD 390 WD 391 WD 393
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Border one edge of a paragraph
Project 6
WD 396
2-4
Insert a symbol
Project 6
WD 398
2-4
Float vs. Inline Objects
Project 6
WD 402
2-4
Format a graphic as floating
Project 6
WD 402
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Flip a graphic
Project 6
WD 403
2-4
Adjust the brightness of a graphic
Project 6
WD 404
2-4
Modify a style using the Modify Style Dialog Box
Project 6
WD 405
2-4 2-4 2-4
Work with columns Insert a continuous section break Change the number of columns
Project 6 Project 6 Project 6
WD 407 WD 409 WD 410
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Topics of Discussion/Resource/Activity 2007
Project Number
Pages
Project 6 Project 6 Project 6 Project 6
WD 411 WD 412 WD 414 WD 416
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Justify a paragraph Insert a file in a column of the newsletter Increase column width Format a letter as a drop cap and format the drop cap Insert a next page section break
Project 6
WD 418
2-4
Insert a column break
Project 6
WD 420
2-4 2-4 2-4
Update a style to match a selection Work with vertical rules Place a vertical rule between columns
Project 6 Project 6 Project 6
WD 424 WD 425 WD 425
2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4
Create a pull-quote Insert a text box Position a text box Format the second page of a newsletter Change column formatting Split the window Copy and paste using split windows Balance columns Modify and format a SmartArt Graphic Change the layout of a SmartArt graphic Add a shape to a SmartArt Graphic Add text to a SmartArt Graphic through the text pane Copy and paste a SmartArt Graphic Add an outline to a SmartArt Graphic Finishing and distributing the newsletter Creating a PDF file E-Mail a document as a PDF file
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Working with Document Sharing Tools, a Master Document, a Table of Contents, and an Index 5-7 Hide white space Project 7 WD 486 5-7 Insert a comment Project 7 WD 488 5-7 Enable tracked changes Project 7 WD 490 5-7 Track changes Project 7 WD 491 5-7 Utilize the reviewing pane Project 7 WD 493 5-7 Review tracked changes and comments Project 7 WD 496 1
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Review tracked changes and view comments Change tracking options Compare documents Combine revision from multiple authors Show tracked changes and comments by a single reviewer Accept all changes and comments by a single reviewer Prepare a document to be included in a reference document Add a caption Caption numbers Create a cross-reference Mark an index entry Search for and highlight specific text Work with building blocks Sort building blocks and insert a sidebar text box building block using the building blocks organizer Enter and format a numbered list Link text boxes Fill text boxes with color Compress pictures Work with a master document Create an outline Show first line only Insert a subdocument Work with master documents and subdocuments Organize a reference document Apply a quote style Insert a cover page Insert a blank page Create a table of contents Utilize the document map Add text to the table of contents Update a table of contents Change the format of a table of contents Create a table of figures
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Edit a caption and update the table of figures Project 7 Build an index Project 7 Update an index Project 7 Work with table of authorities Project 7 Create alternating headers Project 7 Set gutter margins Project 7 Add bookmarks Project 7 Written Exam # 1 Project 6-7 Creating an Online Form Save a document as a template Project 8 Change paper size Project 8 Enter Content in the Online Form Project 8 Adjust the contrast of a graphic Project 8 Highlight text Project 8 Show the developer tab Project 8 Insert a borderless table in a form Project 8 Show gridlines Project 8 Work with content controls Project 8 Insert a plain text content control Project 8 Edit placeholder text Project 8 Change the properties of a plain text content Project 8 control Insert a drop-down list content control Project 8 Change the properties of a drop-down list Project 8 content control Insert a combo box content control Project 8 Change the properties of a combo box content Project 8 control Insert a date content control Project 8 Change the properties of a date content Project 8 control Insert a rich text content control Project 8 Utilize the format painter button Project 8 Draw a rectangle Project 8 Send a graphic behind text Project 8 Apply a shape style Project 8 Add a shadow to a shape Project 8 Customize a theme color and save it with a Project 8 1
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new theme name 8-10 Protect a form Project 8 WD 620 8-10 Protect documents Project 8 WD 622 8-10 Work with an online form Project 8 WD 623 8-10 Utilize the Windows Explorer to display a Project 8 WD 624 new document that is based on a template 8-10 Fill in a form and save it Project 8 WD 626 8-10 Work with templates Project 8 WD 627 Enhancing an Online Form and Working with Macros, Document Security and XML 11-14 Save a macro-enabled template Project 9 WD 645 11-14 Unprotect a document Project 9 WD 646 11-14 Set Word macro settings Project 9 WD 647 11-14 Specify macro settings in Word Project 9 WD 647 11-14 Enhance a form Project 9 WD 648 11-14 Save a new theme Project 9 WD 648 11-14 Utilize a fill effect for the page color Project 9 WD 650 11-14 Convert a table to text Project 9 WD 653 11-14 Modify a style using the styles task pane Project 9 WD 656 11-14 Add a 3-D effect to a shape Project 9 WD 658 11-14 Change the direction and color of a 3-D effect Project 9 WD 659 11-14 Fill a shape with a picture Project 9 WD 660 11-14 Change the color of a picture Project 9 WD 662 11-14 Rotate a graphic Project 9 WD 664 11-14 Insert a field Project 9 WD 666 11-14 Edit a field Project 9 WD 667 11-14 Modify a style using the manage styles button Project 9 WD 669 11-14 Utilize a macro to automate a task Project 9 WD 670 11-14 Record a macro and assign it a shortcut key Project 9 WD 671 11-14 Add a ,macro as a button to the Quick Access Project 9 WD 674 Toolbar 11-14 Delete a button from a toolbar Project 9 WD 677 11-14 Automate macros Project 9 WD 678 11-14 Create an automatic macro Project 9 WD 678 11-14 Edit a macro’s VBA code Project 9 WD 679 11-14 Run the compatibility checker Project 9 WD 683 11-14 Incorporate security and functionality in a Project 9 WD 684 document 11-14 Save a document with a password Project 9 WD 685 1
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Topics of Discussion/Resource/Activity 2007 Modify a building block Utilize the document inspector Utilize a digital signature Add a signature line to a document Add an invisible digital signature to a document Work with XPS Save a document in an XPS format Work with XML Save a document in the default XML format Attach a schema file Add a parent and child XML element Set exceptions to editing restrictions Written Exam #2
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Linking an Excel Worksheet and Chart to a Word Document Work with documents containing linked Integration WD 464 objects Feature Change the document theme Integration WD 467 Feature Link an Excel Worksheet and Chart Integration WD 468 Feature Develop an understanding of Excel basics Integration WD 468 Feature Link an Excel worksheet to a Word document Integration WD 469 Feature Edit a linked object Integration WD 473 Feature Prepare a memo to be e-Mailed to users with Integration WD 474 earlier versions of Word Feature Break links Integration WD 475 Feature Save a Word 2007 Document in a previous Integration WD 477 Word format Feature E-Mail a document as an attachment Integration WD 478 Feature Final Exam Project 6WD 388 –WD 703 Project 9
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ITSC 2421 Adv. Word 2007 FALL, 2008 Laboratory Component Week # 1 1 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4
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Microsoft Word 2007 Help System Customizing Microsoft Office Word 2007 Read and complete “hands- on” from in Project 6 Apply Your Knowledge In the Lab 1-2 Cases and Places 2 Lab Exam #6
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Sam Production Test 6
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Read and complete “hands- on” from in Project 7 Apply Your Knowledge In the Lab 1- 2 Cases and Places 2 Lab Exam #7
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Accessing eCampus (Accessing your course on the internet - Students) To Login • Start your internet browser (you need IE or Netscape 4.0 or higher) • Go to http://ecampus.dcccd.edu/ • Input your student ID number with an “e” in front of student ID number. This is the Username. (ie. e1253407) • Tab over to the Password slot • Input your student ID number with an “e” in front of the student ID number. This is used for the Password also (ie. e1253407). • Click on the Login button This will get you to your Homepage tab on eCampus called "My DCCCD". Under the Tools area, you can check your grades for your eCampus courses, read the course announcements, send email to your instructor, change your password, input your email address and your personal information on eCampus. To Access Your Course: • Click on the Courses Tab or • Click on the underlined title of your course You may then click on the tabs on the left side of your screen to access specific areas within your course. To Input Your E-mail Address • Click on the Personal Information (in the Tools area) • Input your E-mail address • Scroll down to the bottom and click Submit (on the bottom left side of your screen) To Change Your Password • Click on the Personal Information (in the Tools area) • Click on Change Password • Input your new password • Input the new password again to confirm it • Click Submit (on the bottom left side of your screen) Once you change your password, you will have to use your new password to login in the future. To Check Your Grades • Click on My Grades (in the Tools area) • Then click on underlined title of the course To E-mail Your Instructor (or Classmate) • Click Send E-mail (in the Tools area) • Select the appropriate course • Select one of the options that are listed (e.g. All Instructors, Select Users, All Groups, etc.) • Type in the Subject and the message • Select Add if you want to add alternates, Click Browser button, Locate file to be attached. • Scroll down and click Submit If you have any questions or need assistance, you may contact email the Tech Support
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EL CENTRO COLLEGE COMPUTER CENTER, ROOM A435 LAB RULES FOR ALL ECC FACULTY, STAFF & CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS
General Rules 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Food, drinks and the use of cellular phones, or web phones will not be permitted in the lab. Children may not be present in the lab at anytime. Computer games are not to be played on the computers. Walkmans, CD/MP3 players, radios, or music CDs are not permitted unless class related. No downloading of music or playing musical tones from websites. No personal software may be installed or downloaded from the Internet onto the hard drive of the computer by faculty, staff or students.
Lab Specific Rules 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
During peak times of the day, there is an enforceable computer usage time limit. Internet usage will be limited to a 15minute session. Ask one of the lab assistants for further clarification. Files may not be saved to the hard drive. Software that comes with student books may not be downloaded onto the computer. (Advanced level CIT students only) Configuration files may be modified only in the presence of your instructor on designated computers. Hardware components may be exchanged only by authorized lab personnel. Internet users are not to leave set bookmarks at the end of each individual session. In order to print, you must open a print account with your 7-digit student/faculty/staff ID number and at least $1 in paper currency at the Print Kiosk station at front of Computer Center. There is a $.05 charge to print or photocopy in black & white and there is a $.50 charge to print or photocopy in color. Please ask a lab assistant for additional instructions on printing.
Check-in and out at Front Counter/Sign-on and out procedures with AccuTrack on computers 1.
2. 3. 4. 5.
All students are required to provide his/her current student ID throughout the entire semester. If you should lose or misplace your student ID, a copy of your paid fee receipt can be obtained from the Cashier's Window on the second floor of Building A, window A244, or Admissions, A130, on the first floor of Building A. This will be acceptable for that visit only and with proper photo ID. Your student ID can be made for you in the SPAR office, B270, second floor of Building B. All faculty and staff members wanting to use a computer must provide his/her staff ID in order to be assigned a computer. All disk(s) will be checked for viruses upon entry into the lab. It is recommended that you have a 3 ½” high density disk, jump/flash drive or some other type of storage medium for saving your class assignments. At the computer you have been assigned, type in your 7-digit student ID number at the AccuTrack welcoming screen and press ENTER. Upon completing your computing session, click on the sign-out button at the top of the computer screen to return to the AccuTrack welcoming screen. Prior to leaving the Computer Center, return the computer placard to the front counter.
Service Provided by Lab Assistants (Identified by badges) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Explain how to properly sign-in and sign-out of AccuTrack Explain printer operation and change paper Assist user with accessing software Solve minor software and hardware problems requiring further assistance Service reports of equipment malfunction
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Lab assistants are not expected to know how to use all lab software or be familiar with your class assignments. Instructors should be consulted for assignment content questions and associated problems.
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El Centro College Scans Statement What Are Scans Skills? These are the skills that employers need the most from their workers. SCANS skills are the predictors in the workplace.
Who Defined these Skills? In 1989, the U.S. Departments of Labor and Education jointly surveyed U.S. employers to find out the most important skills and competencies needed by workers. The results of the survey identified SCANS (Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills). ECC Students and SCANS El Centro College is committed to the preparation of our students for success in the workplace.
All El Centro College courses provide learning outcomes which result in the mastery of SCANS skills. Although each course will not include every SCANS skill, each course syllabus will identify the specific SCANS skills and competencies taught in that course. Throughout a formal program of study (Certificate, Degree or Transfer Program) a student will have the opportunity to master all SCANS skills and competencies. SCANS Workplace Competencies 1 MANAGING Resources
2 Interpersonal Skills
3 Information Skills
4 Systems Knowledge 4.a. Work in social systems 4.b. Work in technological systems
5 Using Technology
1.a. Manage Time
2.a. Work on Teams
3.a. Acquire and evaluate data
5.a. Select equipment and tools
1.b. Manage Money
2.b. Teach Others
3.b. Organize and maintain data
1.c. Manage Materials
2.c. Serve Customers
3.c. Interpret and Communicate data
4.c. Monitor and correct systems
1.d Manage Space
2.d. Lead Others
3.d. Process data with computer
4.d. Design and improve systems
1.e. Manage Human Resources
2.e. Negotiate Conflict
5.b. Apply technology to tasks 5.c. Maintain and troubleshoot technologies
2.f. Work with Diversity
SCANS Foundation Skills 6 Basic Skills 6.a. 6.b. 6.c. 6.d. 6.e.
Reading Writing Arithmetic/Math Speaking Listening
7 Thinking Skills 7.a. 7.b. 7.c. 7.d. 7.e. 7.f.
Creative thinking Decision making Problem Solving Thinking logically Seeing things in the mind’s eye Reasoning
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8 Personal Qualities 8.a. 8.b. 8.c. 8.d. 8.e.
Responsibility Self-esteem Sociability Self-Management Integrity