| Activity 2
Creating Files, Saving Files, and File Types
Instructions for creating files and understanding
file types
This activity asks you to create several different
file using various applications that are used for technology in the classroom.
We will discuss/demonstrate where and how to save files, what file types
are, and file naming guidelines.
Objective(s):
- Reinforces knowledge and understanding of directory structure.
- Create files that will be used for classroom or teacher.
- Gain an understanding of file types.
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See Below Links for information, ideas,
instructions on this task.
Where
to SAVE Files
File Naming Guidelines
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Task 1
Create a Microsoft Word File and put a title at the top. To open
the application go to Start -> Programs -> and click on Microsoft
Word.
File Extension: .doc
Save it in your named directory.
This could/should be a file related to your class, a file you will
need for the future, etc.. It could be the beginnings of your syllabus,
a letter to parents, or an overall description of your curriculum.
Click here for more instructions if you want to do more than put
in a title. more
word processing directions
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Task 2
Create a Power Point File and put a title at the top. To open the
application go to Start -> Programs -> and click on Microsoft
Power Point.
File Extension: .ppt
Save it in your named directory.
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Task 3
Create an Inspiration 7 File and put a title at the top. To open
the application go to Start -> Programs -> and click on Inspiration
7
File Extension: .isf
for version 7
.ins for version 6
Save it in your named directory.
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Task 4
Create a Dreamweaver (web) File and put a title at the top. To open
the application go to Start -> Programs -> -> Macromedia
and click on Macromedia Dreamweaver MX.
File Extensions: .htm,
html, cfm, and others.
Save it in your named directory.
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Task 5
Create a Photoshop (graphic) File. To open the application go to
Start -> Programs -> Adobe -> Photoshop 6.0 - > and
click on Adobe Photoshop 6.0. Follow the directions for How
to Create a Banner in Adobe Photoshop
File Extensions (graphic files):
.psd, .jpg, .gif, and others.
Save it in your images directory UNDER your named
directory.
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Task 6
Create a Mediator 7 Pro File and put a title at the top. Note, Mediator
7 Pro is a CDROM creation application. To open the application go
to Start -> Programs -> Matchware -> Mediator 7 Pro ->
and click on Mediator.
File Extension: .md8
Save it in your named directory.
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Task 7
Create a Microsoft Excel File and type in a heading for column
a in cell a1 that says Name. In cell B1, type in
Eye Color. To open the application go to Start -> Programs
-> and click on Microsoft Excel. If you would
like to try adding more info or another type of Excel activity,
go to:
Using
Spread Sheets - MS Excel.
File Extension: .xls
Save it in your named directory.
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