WEEKLY CLASS REPORT
Uhuru House 03.06.2010

OPENING COMMENTS:
Class started at 11AM.

ATTENDANCE:
We had 4 students in attendance.

INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Loryn took roll, handed out the workbooks, and briefly reviewed todays topic at hand. In addition, Loryn informed the students that the matching test will take place next Tuesday.

1st TOPIC COVERED:
Loryn and Mark reviewed the last 5 Computer Discovery Terms, and then, we went through all of the terms in preparation of the matching test next Tuesday.

2nd TOPIC COVERED:
Loryn presented and lectured on the first half of Module 2. During the lecture, she showed and asked the students on how to (perform functions): -run a program, -switching between open applications, -using the keyboard to switch between programs (i.e., ALT+TAB), -how to arrange application windows (i.e., cascading/tiling/minimizing all windows.
Thereafter, Mark presented the last two pages (p32-p34)-working with dialog boxes: text box, radio buttons, list box, check boxes, accessing help witin dialog boxes, and how to utilize the keyboard within the dialog boxes (i.e., SHIFT+TAB).

3rd TOPIC COVERED:
Then, Loryn presented and lectured on 'Using Microsoft Word'. Functions included:-how to access MS Word (start -> Program -> Microsoft Word)-how to save as a doc file on My Document folder.-explained the difference between the title bar, menu bar and tool bar. She gave several examples for each function and how it relates to their Title Page. -most common functions: -how to use the command -how to use the command -how to use the command -tabs: explained, left/right tabs, -explained how to indent, change font size/color/style, how to right justify/center/left justify a line of string (words). -explained: Find/Replace (Edit -> Find/Replace),how to use the Spelling checker, Thesaurus, drawing toolbar, -explained the difference between a portrait and landscape layout. -explained header vs footer, and gave clear/concise examples for each function. -briefly explained margins (File -> Page Setup).

LAB TIME:
Lab time was spent utilizing MS Word, Loryn explained on how to create a Title Page. She gave an example on the chalkboard. Thereafter, the students followed. Loryn and Mark assisted all of the students with their Title Page. We helped the students on how to Save the doc, how to input text, and how to center justify the string of text.

FINAL NOTES:
The female students were excused from class from a field trip. Jeffrey was late and was marked absent. And Oscar had completed his outline.