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Introduction to Computer Applications
Part Three
Software Checklist
  • Microsoft Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Netscape Composer
  • Internet Explorer
  • Macromedia Flash MX
  • Painter 7
  • Visual Basic
  • Adobe Acrobat
Approximate instruction time: 8 hours
Objectives: 
  1. Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of  macromedia flash by creating a simple motion tween and shape tween.
  2. Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of  Painter 7 by creating a simple logo, button or other graphic.
  3. Students will demonstrate the ability to follow directions in a series of logical steps through self directed tutorials.
 
Suggested activities
  1. Introduce the macromedia flash interface and discuss some of the most common elements including: The Stage, Timeline, Layers, Toolbar (focus on drawing tools), Property Inspector, Panels, Frames, and Key Frame. A small demonstration of drawing tools and concepts used to make a simple Motion Tween would be beneficial in motivating students and providing a pre-learning activity.
  2. Begin the first tutorial with the students. Demonstrate how to stop,  start, and rewind the tutorial and shift between flash and tutorial windows.
  3. Hand out, or have the students open the Flash Project Marking Rubric and discuss expectations.
  4. Have students complete the three tutorials for evaluation.
  5. Students who complete the tutorials can work on extension projects through additional tutorial links provided on student page.
  6. Have students complete supplied tutorial for painter 7 for evaluation. When students have been involved in the tutorial for one period, break into discussion of evaluation criteria. Have class generate marking criteria and rubric for this project.

    Supporting Documents
    Flash project marking Rubric         Painter 7 Marking Rubric
    Student Generated
    Student Organization Sheet

    		Painter Tutorial 
    Painter Files Flash Assets File
Part One Introduction, Computer Care, Keyboarding, acceptable use policy.
Part Two Internet search techniques, introduction to the internet.
Part Three Drawing and animation software.
Part Four Computer language and web page creation.
Miscellaneous Summary and evaluation spreadsheets