Welcome to the Homepage of Ms. Olson SPRING- 2010 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS This course is an introduction to computers and the software applications of Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Flash. It is a project based course, so students will have to spend time out of class working. Most importantly the students have to be more self directed in time management. The only way to learn the programs is to use them :) All information will be on this homework page-- Handouts, project descriptions and due dates. Adobe Photoshop Adobe Photoshop Elements. Over the course of the next month we will learn- how to "fix"  digital images. With the images we will manipulate coloring, texture, shape, and placement using Photoshop tools such as layering and filtering. We have several projects imbedded into the lesson. 1--The scarecrow project. DUE Wed, Feb 17th Create a "scarecrow" from pictures.  You may use scanned photos and downloaded pictures from the Interenet.  Creativity is encouraged.  You must include all body parts (hands, feet, hair, etc.) You need to use at least 10 pictures to complete your assignment. Microsoft Office: Power Point: http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/ppt/tips.html http://www.fno.org/sept00/powerpoints.html project due: This is an autobiographical powerpoint of at least 10 slides, including a title page. The Powerpoint must include pictures, animated text/pictures, transitions, and apply design techniques. Word: We will cover Word beyond the basics. Project--Due Friday, Jan 15th.  You must complete 25 of the 30. In a word document you must explain and show how to use the functions.          How to change a template Using Citations and Bibliography         Drop Caps        A list of items that uses tabs to organize it.           A picture with text wrapped around it.                   Using Auto-Correct.      Insert a hyperlink.              Making a heading/ header.        Checking your spelling in a foreign language (Spanish preferred)         Using or getting rid of auto-numbering   Making a bulleted list with custom bullets       Drawing a line on a page for someone to write on electronically  Make a diagram using drawing tools       Writing some sideways text       Explain print preview--what is it and why is it handy?   Changing a document from being about a man to a woman using "replace"    Insert an audio comment          Make a footer with page numbers          Splitting your window    How to ask the help a question Highlighting Text Using Smart Art Using the Thesaurus Track Changes Adding a Caption Adding a Background Changing font colors Put keyboard shortcuts to frequently-used functions Make text open a program. Zoom in and out