Monday, October 26, 2009

Attention all Microsoft Cert. students

YOU MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE THE EXAM. THE CLOSEST LOCATION IS RICHARD DAILY COLLEGE. THE PHONE NUMBER TO CALL IS 773-838-7774.

REMEMBER YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM BY THE 31ST OF THIS MONTH!!! MAKE SURE YOU ASK WHERE YOU NEED TO GO!


Richard J. Daley College
7500 South Pulaski Road,
Chicago Illinois 60652
Voice 773 838 7774

Monday, October 19, 2009

Student Email!

Right now the link isn't working. I'm looking into this.
What are the student email addresses?:

The domain is 'students.olchs.org' and the mailbox names are the students' OLCHS network IDs (i.e. what they use to log into OLCHS computers), e.g., jtw444@students.olchs.org would be a complete email address.


How to access student email:

http://mail.google.com/a/students.olchs.org/


Logging in for the first time:

Student email mailbox names/user names are the students' OLCHS network IDs.

Student email account passwords are set to the students' student IDs. They will be forced to select a new password during their first login.



Your assignment for today is to research three different locations you would like to travel to one day. The reason for this is because you will be working on creating a travel newsletter and planning a 7-day trip. All documents that will be handed in must be in the form of a newsletter. Look back to chapter 6 if you don't remember how.


I need you to reply to this post for this assignment. Tell me about the three locations you picked. Also list at least five fun activites you can do while visiting that location. Remember, you must reply to this post to get credit for this assignment.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Updated Information about Certification Vouchers

EXAMINATION RESOURCESAll certification vouchers must be used by October 31, 2009. Lumity is a Certiport center that will provide FREE examinations through the end of the month. Please advise clients to contact Lumity at elevateamerica@lumity.org or 312-372-4872 x 119 to reserve a testing time within the next three weeks.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before customers enter Elevate America vouchers, they will need to test their to computer system make sure it meets Microsoft's computer requirements. Computer MUST meet the requirements to take the online courses. Click here to scan your system.INSTRUCTIONS TO ENTER ACCESS CODES AND DOWNLOAD MICROSOFT ONLINE COURSES: Customers Log into their My Illinois workNet account to access vouchers numbers. Click here for step-by-step instructions on entering your online courses.If you find customers need Microsoft customer support, please contact the Microsoft Regional Support Center by phone at (800) 636-7544, or email e-learn@microsoft.com. More support information is available at the following website http://www.microsoft.com/learning/support/northamerica.mspx .

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Sam Software!

We will be using a new program to help you learn Microsoft Office in a lot more detail. Click here for a look at the new program you will be using.

Vouchers have been assigned to you, follow these instructions!!!

Make sure you follow these directions!!!!!!!!




How Customers Receive Vouchers and Instructions

•Customers must log into their My Illinois workNet accountto access their vouchers, follow instructions, and link to online courses.
•The customers log into their My Illinois workNet account.
•They see a "Welcome to Microsoft Elevate America" message.
•They click on the message to view their vouchers, which are a series of 16 numbers and letters with dashes that a customer has to enter online to access their free:
•Microsoft online courses(sample voucher number 1234-ESIL1234-1234)
•Microsoft Business Certification Exams(sample voucher number ABCD-1AB2-1234-A1BC)
•They will also see printable instructions.
•They will see a link to their online courses.

the customer can immediately log in and see an Elevate America message on their home page.





•Step 1: Review theOnline Course login Instructions.
•Step 2: Verify that your computer meets minimum technical requirementsand that you havespeakers or headphones available to you (note: the Internet Explorer v. browser is required to access courses).
•Step 3: Click here to enter the access code included on the information sheet, setup an account, andbegin takingcourses.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Chapter 6 Assignments

Assignments for chapter 6
Vocabulary for chapter 6. It is on the p:drive
Flashcards for chapter 6. The link is on my blog page. Just find it!
Pg. 452 Apply your knowledge. Name this totally Toned
Pg. 453 Extend your Knowledge. Name this Park Department Newsletter

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Chapter 6 Announcements

Hello everyone! Some of you have not turned in your chapter 6 flashcards and vocabulary. Make sure this is turned in before the chapter 6 test. It looks like we will take the chapter 6 test on Wednesday.


Unfortunately I haven't been able to redeem the vouchers for the Office Specialist classes and test. I will call during my planning period to get everything straightened out. Luckily, the program where you will do all your training is online. So, you can work on it anytime you are at a computer.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Chapter 6 Creating a Newsletter

Today you will start learning how to create a custom newletter.

You will be learning how to creat a banner for your newsletter.


Customing the banner

Adding a top border to the banner