Vocabulary Quiz #4

Quiz Words 13-18
Chat
Computer
Cursor
Download
Gigabyte
Internet

Assignment:
after Pandora/Keyboarding continue with PowerPoint

Vocabulary Word #18

Definition:
Internet is millions of computers around the world connected to each other.

Explanation:
When you're on the Internet, your computer is connected to others by networks of telephone wire, cable and satellite. The Web, e-mail, chat, and newsgroups are things you can do on the Internet.

Sentence:
"Is this computer on the Internet?"

Assignment:
continue Research and start PowerPoint

Quiz Tomorrow
Quiz Words 13-18
Chat
Computer
Cursor
Download
Gigabyte
Internet

Vocabulary Word #17

Gigabyte: is a unit of measure equal to 1,073,741,824 bytes, which is about one billion bytes.

Explanation:
"Giga" means "billion." Measuring the number of gigabytes tells you how big your hard drive is, by counting billions of bytes.

Sentence:
"The size of my new hard drive is 200 gigabytes

Assignment: continue Research

Vocabulary Word #16

Download: to download a file is to get it from someone else's computer, over a network, and save it on your own computer or floppy disk.

Explanation:
Download means "receive." You can download many kinds of files from the Internet, including images and software.

Sentence:
"Let's download the image of Lincoln."

Assignment:
Start Research on Historical Figure

Vocabulary Word #15

Cursor: A blinking line or shape on the screen that tells you where the next character will go.

Explanation:
In the example above, the I-beam is used to put the cursor in place. The definition of cursor is changing; I-beams and other pointers are often called cursors.

Sentence:
"Put the cursor before the letter N."

Assignment:
Research Project

Vocabulary Word #14

Computer: is an electronic machine that
1) takes in data and instructions (input)
2) works with the data (processing)
3) puts out information (output)

Explanation:
Computers are made of HARDWARE
- input devices like the keyboard and mouse
- the CPU and memory
- storage devices like hard drives
- output devices like printers and monitors

and SOFTWARE
- the instructions that tell the computer what to do)
- system software
- programs (application software)

Assignment:
Start Research Project

Vocabulary Word #13

Chat: is a way people in different places can "talk" to each other by typing their words into a computer.

Explanation:
People chat on the Internet and on commercial services. Many people can chat at once in a "chat room."

Sentence:
"I had a chat with Aunt Sue over the Internet."

Assignment:
Share the Glogster with the class and go over Fridays Quiz.

Vocabulary Quiz #2

Vocabulary Quiz #2 GOOD LUCK;)

WORDS and Definitions:

Words:

Browser
Memory
Monitor
CDROM
Cable
backup
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When done with Quiz: Start Type to Learn 4 and Pandora

Vocabulary Word #12

CD-ROM: A round, shiny portable disk that stores large amounts of software and information.

Explanation:
CD-ROM stands for Compact Disk - Read Only Memory. Years ago, you could only "read" information from most CD-ROMs. Now you can also "write" (save) information on them.

Sentence:
"Let's see if the Grolier CD-ROM has any information about earthquakes."

Assignment: Study For Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow!!

WORDS and Definitions:

Words
Browser
Memory
Monitor
CDROM
Cable
backup

Vocabulary Word #11

Cable: is a long, rubber-coated bundle of wires, with plugs on either end, that connects computer parts.

Explanation:
You need a different cable for each device you hook up to your computer. Each end plugs into a port.

Sentence:
"My printer didn't work because one end of the cable wasn't plugged in."

Assignment: finish Internet Safety Assignment, if not finished come in for Study Hall today and tomorrow.

Note: Cables are also used to connect computers to other computers, and networks to other networks.

Glogster

Vocabulary Word #10

Backup:An extra copy of a document, file or program.

Explanation:
You should make backups of all important work. A backup of a file on the hard drive can be saved on a floppy or zip disk. A backup of a floppy disk file can be on the hard drive or another floppy or zip disk.

Sentence:
"Don't forget to make a backup of your book report!"

Assignment: continue Internet Safety Assignment

Vocabulary Word #9

Monitor: A monitor is the TV-like part of the computer that you look at to see information.

Explanation:
Monitors are sometimes called displays or screens. "Screen" refers to the glass front only, while "monitor" refers to the screen, the case and everything inside the case. Information on a monitor is displayed in pixels.

Sentence:
"Look at the monitor to see my slide show on volcanoes."

Assignment: Start Internet Safety Assignment

Vocabulary Word #8

Memory: Memory is temporary storage space on chips in your computer.

Explanation:
Memory holds programs and data temporarily while you use them. RAM is the most important kind of memory, and "memory" usually refers to RAM.

Sentence:
"I have so much memory I can run several programs at once."

Assignment: finish the Safeside Video.

Vocabulary Word #7

Browser: a program that lets you explore the World Wide Web to find text, graphics, sound, movies, games, chats and more.

Explanation:
A browser helps you link to pages on websites around the world. To find a website, type in a URL (web address) or click a link or a button in the toolbar.

Sentence:
"What is your favorite browser, Firefox or Explorer?"

Assignment:
Today we will continue the Internet Safety Section, by watching the Safeside video created by John Walsh.

Vocabulary Word #6

WWW-World Wide Web-the web is the part of the Internet that consists of pages (documents) linked to each other around the world. These pages have pictures, sounds, and more.

Explanation:
A website can have many pages; the first is the Home Page. You use browser to point and click your way to other pages or to do research.

Sentence:
Do you have a site on the Web?

Assignment:
All Assignments are graded-look in your folders. Start Internet Safety