Tech Tricks
Cursor Symbols
Tech Key Terms
Can I Google that?
There's a Google App for That
100
To copy text quickly you can...
type Ctrl + c, highlight text > right click > select copy, highlight text > go to Edit > select copy
100
The arrow cursor means...
Click to select this object
100
Define: Computer
An electronic device that stores and manipulates information. Unlike a calculator, it is able to store a program and retrieve information from its memory. Most computers today are digital, which means they perform operations with quantities represented electronically as digits.
100
What is gmail?
Gmail is the name for Google's email service.
100
What app is used to view maps, 3-D virtual tours and to practice longitude and latitude?
Google Earth
200
To paste text you can...
CTRL + V, or highlight text > right click > select Paste, or go to Edit > select Paste
200
The hour glass cursor means...
"I'm thinking"
200
Define: Email
An email is an electronic message that is sent from one computer to another. Some emails have attachments, such as pictures or video clips, and some are just all text.
200
What are 3 ways you can organize your notes from your research.
Note cards, graphic organizer, venn diagram, data list/sheet, KWL chart...answers will vary
200
Name 2 Google Apps and what they are used for
Answers will vary
300
Where is the application tool bar / task bar?
On the bottom of the screen / desktop
300
The hand cursor means...
This is a link. If you click on it a link will open.
300
Define: Desktop
The main display screen on the computer where all the main menu options can be found. It is what you see when you first log-in to the computer, or when you have closed all the games/applications.
300
Name three creative ways to present information for a report.
PowerPoint, brochure, newsletter/newspaper, interview, video, animation...answers will vary
300
What are the disadvantages to using a Google doc over MS Word?
Limited editing features. You NEED to be connected to the internet. Some features and functions are located in different places (forces you to relearn). Private data is stored on Google servers. May not be supported on all browsers.
400
Name the home row keys
ASDFJKL;
400
The diagonal, two arrow cursor means...
Click and drag to resize the object.
400
Define: Cloud computing
Cloud computing means storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead of your computer's hard drive. The cloud is just a metaphor for the Internet.
400
You are studying __________. Write a list of 4 possible search terms / key words you might use to begin your research.
Answers will vary
400
Name 4 advantages to using Google docs over MS word
Answers will vary. It's FREE! Collaboration - You can edit a document with a friend / partner from different locations. Your teachers can help you with your projects before they are even due. Many file types are available even if you don't have MS Office. There are many different apps you can use to present information...
500
Why are the home row keys important? Name 2 reasons
They help you to locate the main keys without looking. You can begin to type more quickly when you know where to put your fingers. They allow you to find keys more quickly....answers will vary.
500
Draw what the cropping tool / cursor looks like.
See image
500
Define: IP address
An IP address is an identifier for devices on a network. Every computer that communicates over the Internet is assigned an IP address that uniquely identifies the device and distinguishes it from other computers on the Internet.
500
Name 5 resources you can use to research for a paper/project. The internet source only counts as 1 source.
The library, encyclopedias, magazines, newspapers, interview someone, atlas, dictionary, almanac...
500
What advantage does "Revision History" offer you as you work on a project with a group on Google Docs?
It holds all students accountable for their work. It is a list of all the revisions that have been made, and the author of the revisions. It is obvious if a student has not participated if he/she has not made any revisions. It is also obvious if one student has done most of the work.