CTS Web Site Getting Started

CTS Web Site Getting Started Ross Sheppard High School
Computer Programming Web Site

Student Learning Guide
Getting Started with the Information Processing Web Site

Welcome to the Computer Programming Web Site. Please read all of the information on this page before proceeding. You will have to most success if you complete the projects in order because the skills you learn in one project are added to in the next project. You may, however, work at your own pace provided you meet the deadlines your teacher has indicated.

As shown in the illustration above, the web site is divided into two frames – the frame on the left is called the navigation frame and it changes depending on what you are doing and where you are on the web site. However, you will notice there are consistencies between the navigation frame. If you ever need to return to the Information processing Home Page, simply click the icon. The second icon will link you to a deadline page which is where you will find all of the deadlines you need to meet in this course. The subsequent icons link to projects and assignments that you need to complete.

The second frame is the larger one on the right – it is the content frame and will always contain the information, graphics, instructions and other things you require to complete a project. You should read through, and complete, the instructions presented in the content frame.

How to use this web site
Instructions and information will be presented to you in a number of ways. As you use this web site you will learn which of the methods of presentation work best for you. Examples of some of these presentation methods are shown below.

As you progress through this course, you will be presented with information in a number of different ways.

One way you will learn how to do things is through the use of step-by step instructions. An example of this type of instruction is shown below:

1. Start Windows Explorer by double clicking on the icon.

2. From the drive letters in the left hand frame of the Windows Explorer window, click on the drive letter you wish to look at, in this case H.

3. Click on File on the Menu Bar.

4. Click on New, then Folder from the drop down menu.

5. In the right hand frame a new folder is created. Type the name of the folder – in this case Home Page 1.

6. Notice the name of your new folder is now on your drive. During this course you will create several folders; one for each project. It is in these folders that you will save your work.

7. When you have finished with Windows Explorer, click File on the Menu Bar, then Exit.

Another way you will be presented with information is through the use of step by step instructions followed by illustrations as shown in the example below:

1. Start Windows Explorer by double clicking on the icon.

2. From the drive letters in the left hand frame of the Windows Explorer window, click on the drive letter you wish to look at, in this case H. Note that your Windows Explorer will look slightly different than the one illustrated here.

3. Click on File on the Menu Bar.

4. Click on New, then Folder from the drop down menu.

5. In the right hand frame a new folder is created. Type the name of the folder – in this case Home Page 1.

6. Notice the name of your new folder is now on your drive. During this course you will create several folders; one for each project. It is in these folders that you will save your work.

7. When you have finished with Windows Explorer, click File on the Menu Bar, then Exit.

THE GLOSSARY

Whenever a new term is introduced, it will be typed in the Bold style, and will have a link to the Glossary. You can click on the link to find the definition of the term.

You have now completed the Getting Started Module of this course. Check with your teacher and ask if it is okay for you to proceed to the next Module.

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