PS 1

Background Information

1. Was this the first year that you used a Windows computer?  	
2. Was this the first year that you used an iMac computer?	

3.    Do you have a computer at home?            		If so, What kind?
4.    Do you have Internet access at home?

Word Processing Assessment

5.  Can you demonstrate Microsoft Word or Appleworks?		Did you learn this year?
	a. Can you write and print a report?
	b. Can you demonstrate proper usage of a spelling checker?

Internet Knowledge Assessment

6.  Can you demonstrate knowledge of the Internet? 		Did you learn this year?
	a. Can you demonstrate an Internet Search?
	b. Can you demonstrate an Internet Search using an iMac?
	c. Do you use e-mail?
	d. Did you start using e-mail this year?
	e. What is your favorite website?
	f. Why is it your favorite?

Networking Assessment

7.  Can you demonstrate knowledge of file sharing?  		Did you learn this year?
	a. Can you demonstrate file sharing between two Windows computers?
	b. Can you demonstrate file sharing between two iMac computers?
	c. Can you demonstrate knowledge of Napster?
	d. What can you NOT do with files that you share from others?

 Digital Imaging Assessment
 
8.  Can you demonstrate Photoshop?				Did you learn this year?
	a. Can you demonstrate layers?
	b. Can you demonstrate guides?
	c. Can you demonstrate cutting and pasting images?
	d. Can you use a scanner?
	e. Can you demonstrate masking?
	f. Can you demonstrate masked text?
	g. Can you demonstrate gradations?
	h. Can you make a sheet of business cards?
	i. Can you make note cards?
	j. What minimal resolution (dots per inch) is required for printing images?
	k. What resolution (dots per inch) should be used for a screen or web image?
	l. What is the size ( width and height) of a still image for digital video?

Digital Video Proficiency Assessment

9.  Can you demonstrate iMovie? 				Did you learn this year?
	a. Can you demonstrate using a Digital Video Camera?
	b. Can you demonstrate video editing?
	c. Can you demonstrate sound effects and music?
	d. Can you demonstrate titles?
	e. Can you demonstrate transitions?
	f. Did you create a video using iMovie this year?

Digital Audio Proficiency Assessment

10.  Can you demonstrate audio recording? 			Did you learn this year?
	a. Can you demonstrate recording a voice over for a video?
	b. Can you demonstrate recording a voice over for a radio program?

CD Production Proficiency Assessment

11.  Can you demonstrate iTunes on an iMac computer? 		Did you learn this year?
	a. Can you demonstrate ripping a CD?
	b. Can you demonstrate making a playlist?
	c. Can you demonstrate recording a CD?

12.  Can you demonstrate EasyCD on a Windows PC? 		Did you learn this year?
	a. Can you demonstrate ripping a CD?
	b. Can you demonstrate making a playlist?
	c. Can you demonstrate recording a CD?

Radio Production Assessment

13.  Can you demonstrate knowledge of the Radio Station? 	Did you learn this year?
	a. Can you demonstrate proper usage of the transmitter?
	b. Can you describe the components of the Radio Station and how it works?
	c. Can you demonstrate making a radio show CD?

Computer Graphics Assessment

14.  Can you demonstrate computer graphics skills? 		Did you learn this year?
	a. Can you demonstrate Bryce?
	b. Can you demonstrate Logomotion?

Questions

What is plagiarism? 

What is research?

What is a bibliography?

What is your favorite thing to do with a computer?

What is your favorite computer to use?                       	Why?

Was there always a computer available this year when you needed one?

What is the difference between an iMac and a Windows Computer?

What do you think is the most important thing you learned in this class this year?

Should more computers be purchased for next year?                     If so, what kind?

Should this class be continued?

Should this class continue to be offered two days a week?            More?            Less?

What do you think should be done to make this class better next year?