Thursday, October 21, 2010

CDD Class Report Walden House 10-5-10

WEEKLY CLASS REPORT
Walden House, 10-5-10

OPENING COMMENTS:
Chairs were set up at the computer workstations with a white board for lecture.

ATTENDANCE:
Attendance was taken and the notebooks handed out. The room was full, with 14 students in attendance.

INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Students were given test over Discover terms.

1ST TOPIC COVERED:
Soni introduced students to various fields in IT. A motivational lecture to continue learning IT skills was also given.


2ND TOPIC COVERED:
Break was given and Tests were graded. Review of Second module was briefly given. Class broke up and went to work on their papers on the lab computers


LAB TIME:
Students were helped individually if it was identified that they needed help on outlines and/or paper. Soni and Joe went around class helping students that were in need and tried to review Module 2 skills with them.

FINAL NOTES:
To conclude, all books were returned and students were reminded to work on their papers and that it was due next Tuesday with an oral presentation. Overall, the class was excited and eager to learn more, many promising to study and work on their papers for the next class.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

CDD Class Report Cri-Help 9-28-10

WEEKLY CLASS REPORT
CH/9-28-10


7:00 to 7:10- Jordana took roll and handed out the workbooks. After writing the evening’s schedule on the board, she gave a brief talk on the topics for the evening. Eleven students were present and on time. Two students Erica and Aysha are no longer coming to class. Erica dropped the class and Aysha went home.

7:10 to 7:30 - Review and Outline Assignment
The outlines were collected. A few students shared and discussed their outlines. Jordana used the outlines presented to demonstrate how to turn outlines into an essay.
The class was reminded that the papers would be due on lesson 9.

7:30 – 8:00 – Computer Discovery
After reviewing the items presented on Module 1 on Saturday, Beverly went over the last 5 computer terms and reminded the students that they will be tested on all Computer Discovery Terms next week.

7:50 – 8:00 - Break

8:00 – 8:50 - Lab Time
The class worked into two groups to allow each student use of a computer. Beverly worked with the group at the computers. After making sure that each student understood the computer modules, students went on to work on Mavis Beacon. Jordana worked with the alternate group to help them begin turning their outlines into their actual papers.

8:50 – 9:00 –
Beverly led a final QA.

FINAL NOTES:
The class was attentive and on task the entire time. Students were reminded about their Computer Discovery Terms test next week and were also reminded about the due dates for final presentations and papers due.