Basics:
The most important element in working with files is to learn their locations and their names. Because many people feel it's too simple to worry with, they often make a simple mistake that totally destroys their work.
This location is usually written as a filepath. This is the formal name for the address or location. It works like an address on a letter to show you where you can open or save a file.
Example
A file named “File01” located inside a Hard Drive called Server Volume, inside a folder called Documents, inside a folder called EME2040 would have the following filepath: “Server Volume:Documents:EME2040:File01”.
Note: Most of the files you save for this class will be in a similar filepath with the name of your class section (E001, E002, E003, E004 or E005).
As you can see, the filepath tells you how to find the file. You use this path to tell the computer where to save a file, and you use this path to find files you have already saved.
The name is important. As a general rule, try to keep short names (8 letters or less) and follow a consistent pattern when naming files. The short names will allow you to easily go back and forth between an IBM and Macintosh computer. If you use a consistent naming method, your files will be organized logically (alphabetical order) and can be found easily. Control the urge to be creative with your file names. The only result will be that you will work longer and harder trying to find them.
Word Processors
There are two very common programs that you should be aware of : WordPerfect and Microsoft Word. The two together have over 80% of the market. Of these two, Microsoft Word is the most common. For that reason we will use Microsoft Word, or “Word” as it is commonly called in this class.
The version we will use is Word 2001 on the Macintosh and Word 2000 on the IBM-type machines.
Starting the Computers
The method of starting your computer will vary on different computers. In this class, you will be shown how to open the program from a program called “AtEase” that simply shows brown and blue folders. The brown folder contains the programs you can use, and the blue contains files that have been saved.
If you were going to use an IBM you would normally use the “Start” menu from the bottom left, or a shortcut that is saved on the desktop.
As you can see, how you start the computers differs significantly from on computer platform to another. Fortunately, the program itself “Word” works almost identically.
Typing an outline using manual format.
To control the format, you must turn all the auto formatting off. Otherwise, you may find the computer trying to control the format for you. To do this go to the Tools menu at the top and select the AutoCorrect… command. In this window there are four folder tabs. The two tabs that have the word “AutoFormat” are the ones you will need to open and clear (uncheck) all option.
At this stage, it is also a good idea to set the Tabs… command under Format menu so that the
default tab is set to .25 inches. Also select the Paragraph… command under format and select "Special" Hanging Indent.
The basic format for an outline is a follows:
I. My
Main Point One
A. My Sub point
1. My next Sub point down
a. My
next Sub point down
1) Next
a) next
Type the Roman numeral followed by a period, then press the Tab key to indent the text. Continue typing until you have finished a entry. The hanging indent you set earlier should bring any second or third lines down and indent them.
When you want to start a new item, press Return key. If the next item is at a lower level, pres the tab. Each Tab moves the item further to the right, or to a lower level.
Continue typing this pattern until finished. Be sure to save your file soon after you begin, and every 10 minutes thereafter to avoid losing any of your work. For this project save the file with your last name followed by H1. If two of you have the same last name, you may need to add a 1st initial.
The file path will be :
Server Volume: Documents: Eme2040E00X: Name.doc.
Typing an outline using automatic format.
Go to the File menu and select New…. Find the Outline.dot and select by clicking, then click OK. A new document opens with a place for you to select "Chapter Title". Select, then type the name of your chapter here. In these outlines, you will have only the name of your chapter as a roman numeral. For this first outline you will have only roman numeral "I".
When you type a return, you get a new item at the same level.
If you type a return, and then a Tab, you will get a new item at a lower level.
If you type a return, then hold the Shift key while pressing Tab, you will get a new item at a higher level.
Notice that the hanging indent is automatically setup for you. Only type a return to start a new item. Let the computer wrap multiple lines by itself.
Content of Outlines
Note the formatting of the headings within each chapter. It gives a clear idea of how the information is organized:
1. A HEADING IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS IS A MAIN HEADING. That means it should be a capital A-Z.
2. A Heading with Capital Letters and Lower case is the next level down and should represent an Arabic number 1-10 etc.
3. A Heading
that is in italics is the
next level down. This should be represented by a lowercase a-z.
4. Points
below this level are probably found within the paragraphs themselves rather
than as headings.
My requirements are to include all the headings shown in the text, and to have a few words of description for each.
The following is an example from Chapter 1
I. Media and Instruction
Emphasis has been shifted from the instructor to the learner and that emphasizes the various media that impact learning.
A. Instruction and Learning
1. Instruction is the arrangement of information and environment to facilitate learning.
a). Environment includes where instruction takes place as well as methods, media and equipment.
2. Learning is the development of new knowledge, skills, or attitudes
B. Media, Messages and Methods
1. Instructional Media
a. nonprojected, Projected, Audio, Motion, Computer-Mediated, Computer-Based, Networks and long distance
2. Messages
3. Methods
a. Presentation
b. Demonstration
c. Discussion
d. Drill-and-Practice
e. Tutorial
f. Cooperative Learning Groups
g. Gaming
h. Simulation
i. Discovery
j. Problem Solving.
C. Instructional Communication
The arrangement of information and environment to facilitate learning with the transmission of information from source to a destination
1. Communication Process
a. (Explanatory phrase)
2. Feedback
a. (Explanatory phrase)
3. The Concrete-Abstract Continuum.
a. (Explanatory phrase)
D. Psychological Perspectives on Learning
1. Behaviorist Perspective
a. (Explanatory phrase)
2. Cognitivist Perspectives
a. (Explanatory phrase)
b. Schemata
c. Assimilation
d. Accommodation
3. Constructivist perspective
4. Social-Psychological perspective