jan 31

um, today i did lesson 7.

i sharpened, cropped and adjusted some of the color on the images. I also took out the red eye in the mother and son/ desert picture.

my teks were:
(C) Use graphic software to create and modify images;
Use media, such as photos and animation, editing software to change and create images

jan 30

i was absent, but this is what i did to make up for it

lesson 6 p shop
I had to add my own name and use the paper cut technique to do the purple borders. I had to cut the buddha statue out of a different picture and lay it over the pther images. I also had to cut the middle image into the garden image.

my teks are 3c. like always.

1 29

today, i did photoshop lesson 5, or re-did, after i erased it yesterday. it looks like this:

i added the texture to the paper on the right, added the gradient texture to the whole background, resized the letter and placed the shell and picture.

my teks were:

(C) Use graphic software to create and modify images;
Use media, such as photos and animation, editing software to change and create images.

1 28

so today, i almost completely finished photoshop lesson 5, and then i erased it. i was trying to save it and i pressed no instead of cancel. i am not doing well.

also, i DO NOT get along with student teachers, at all.

teks: (C) Use graphic software to create and modify images;	Use media, such as photos and animation, editing software to change and create images.

january 25

photoshop lesson 4 complete! success!!!

I cut the vegetables out of their original backgrounds, resized and turned them, then placed them on the cutting board. I also made 2 copies of the "salads" logo and changed their colors (to their inverse colors- they were pink and purple).

yay!!! i actually sort of enjoyed this lesson, and i completed to lesson 4 in photoshop and this is my 14th blog of the new semester, therefore I have met all my requirements for the first 3 weeks. balled.

teks:
(C) Use graphic software to create and modify images;
Use media, such as photos and animation, editing software to change and create images.

teks really haven't chanhged much in a while....

january 24

photoshop lesson 3: retouching and refinishing

i retouched the photos. it included taking out wrinkles, covering up rock blemishes and using the magic eraser to fix the yukumi picture.

teks:
(C) Use graphic software to create and modify images; Use media, such as photos and animation, editing software to change and create images.

january 23

today, mostly we waited to get on our computers because you were working on them, and then we had a good ole' time watching asbestos and bomb public service announcements.
these types of movies have made things safer (joking) and technology has helped that.

teks:

(12) The student describes how and why computer technology evolves. The student is expected to:
(A) Describe how changes in computer technology affect business and industry;	Explain the way technology changes have impacted the work place.
(B) Describe how the development and use of computer technology are influenced by past events;	Explain the historical factors that lead to the development of computer technology

january 22

today i made up all of my missed blogs and joined Austin Albin's CaringBridge site. He is doing really well. Today is his 16th birthday. They started the warming process this morning to bring him up to normal temp. and he should be awake by tonight, or maybe tomorrow. Anyway it is a really good sign.

We are all hoping for the best and it looks like he is pulling out of it.

John sits next to me. Everyday he looks at mexican. chinese, and black jokes. Today he went to white jokes and they were all censored by aisd.....

teks:
(A) Apply computer technology to individual or community problems; Be able to use the technological information the student has acquired to solve outside problems.

1.21

so, mr bjerke counted incorrectly and said that we needed to have 14 blog posts, when really we only needed 13 because we had a monday off. anyhow, i will have 14 posts, as i am writing this one for the monday that we missed.

today, i babysat children for six hours and only made $20.

i am writing this on thursday, and bjerke is absent. his sub sucks. a lot. like one of the worst subs ever.

teks:
none
but,
(A) Describe the importance of codes, laws, standards, or regulations; Be able to explain the importance of rules or guidelines put in place, such as codes, laws, standards, or regulations

these are what i did with the kids, nt technology wise like they are referring to.

january 18

so, i am not here because i am working on the fashion show that is now dedicated to austin albin and his family. all of the proceeds are being donated to him so that the family can pay hospital bills and whatever else they need as they are taking time off to be at the hospital.
everyone please come. he needs absolutely all the support he can possibly get at this time.

teks:
community problems and
(D) Describe the factors that encourage the evolution of technology.
Describe what has helped technology evolve over the years

"Need" has helped technology evolve over the years.

1.17

today i did photoshop lesson 2.
I had to change the colors, sharpen the details and crop the photo.
I also had to turn it straight (it was uncropped and sideways).

1.16

I looked at blogs today. There were a lot of cool design blogs, especially one about using everyday objects, like scissors and turning them into really beautiful, functional jewelery.

teks:
(A) Apply computer technology to individual or community problems; Be able to use the technological information the student has acquired to solve outside problems.

1.15

today i did my make-up blog for yesterday and finished last friday's blog. i also finished and submitted my DePaul application! i didnt do any photoshop.

teks:

(11) The student describes the intended and unintended effects of technological solutions. The student is expected to:
(A) Use an assessment strategy to determine the risks and benefits of technological developments in computer technology;	Use skills to asses the pros and cons of development in the technological field
(B) Describe how technology has affected individuals, societies, cultures, economies, and environments;	Be able to explain the effect upon modern life and society due to technology

1.14

i was absent today! i played typing games because my sister was practicing for her typing test and i wanted to show her that i was better than her. i am. and i am awesome. and humble.

so, i did not do anything in photoshop. i dont think that i will be doing a lot in photoshop for a while because i only have to get up to chapter 4 finished by next friday and i have already done chapter one. so, i am set to work on college stuff during this class.

my teks are:
(B) Apply continuous quality improvement techniques to computer activities. Be able to perform constant quality improvement techniques to current activities.

1.11

i finished photoshop lesson 1.

first, coins: i darkened all but the gold coin.




then, Beach CleanUp: i wrote"monday is beach clean up day", then turned it purple


finally, weird clip art tie dude: i decorated his tie. it was orange, but for some reason when i exported it, it turned blue. i guess it had something to do with the different color processes.
i was absent on 1/14- monday. so i did nothing. actually, my sister had to do a typing wpm test for a job application, so i also did that and played a typing game called bubbles...

teks:

(3) The student uses computer applications to facilitate the design and development of products or services. The student is expected to:
(A) Develop or improve a product or system that meets specified objectives;	Create or change for the better a preexisting product or network to meet a set of preset goals.
(C) Use graphic software to create and modify images;	Use media, such as photos and animation, editing software to change and create images.

1.10

stupid lemon gift certificate crap. it is almost correct except that the stuff is moved over in the wrong positions. i hated it though, so i won't worry about fixing it.

teks: the same ones for all of illustrator:

(C) Use graphic software to create and modify images; Use media, such as photos and animation, editing software to change and create images.

1.8

today, i did not work on illustrator or start flash because i was teaching all the new kids how to do everything to get set up to start this class. it was simple. i got all eight points for the day- i now have a question as to how points are working/ what they do. i have not seen any fruition on that subject.

teks:

(18) The student describes the importance of teamwork, leadership, integrity, honesty, work habits, and organizational skills. The student is expected to:
(A) Describe how teams function;	Describe how groups work well
(B) Use teamwork to solve problems;	Learn to use group work to solve issues
(C) Distinguish between the roles of team leaders and team members;	Learn to identify the difference between those who lead a group and those who work within the group.
(D) Identify characteristics of good leaders;	Learn which characteristic are best for a good leader
(E) Identify employers' expectations and appropriate work habits;	Learn what an employer expects in their company and what is considered appropriate behavior within the company.

i dont know if any of that counts, but i was a willing leader

1.9

i did not get to post a picture today. i worked on illustrator lesson 11, citrus bath soap whatever giftcard thing. i didnt finish. i got the tin made and started on the lemons texture stuff.

teks were:
(C) Use graphic software to create and modify images; Use media, such as photos and animation, editing software to change and create images.