{"id":18,"date":"2025-03-08T04:46:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T04:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vesl.us\/computers1\/?p=18"},"modified":"2025-05-03T21:17:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T21:17:21","slug":"week-2-assignments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vesl.us\/computers1\/2025\/03\/08\/week-2-assignments\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 2 Assignments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome to English for Special Uses, Basic Computer Skills \u2013 Level 1, at Mt. Sac College, with Instructor Sersea, aka Maestro Sersea.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LESSONS AND ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;<strong>Typing.com Account Set-Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were absent last week, please&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.typing.com\/join#67C13615C4E7F\">register for a free typing account<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.typing.com\/student\/signup\">.<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;Make sure you write down your username and your password in your notebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were here last week, please <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.typing.com\/student\/login\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.typing.com\/student\/login\">sign in to your online typing account<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Lesson 1: Writing and Responding to E-Mail Messages<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Writing and Responding to Email Messages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Introduction<\/strong><br>Welcome, students! In today&#8217;s digital world, knowing how to write and respond to emails is an important skill. Let&#8217;s learn how to communicate effectively through email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parts of an Email<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Subject Line<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep it short and clear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tell what your email is about<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: &#8220;Homework Question&#8221; or &#8220;Birthday Party Invitation&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Greeting<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start with &#8220;Dear&#8221; or &#8220;Hello&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the person&#8217;s name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examples:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dear Mrs. Smith<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hello Mr. Johnson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hi Tommy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Body<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep it polite and clear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use complete sentences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay on topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use proper spelling and grammar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Closing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>End with a friendly phrase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign your name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examples:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thank you,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sincerely,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best wishes,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sample Email<\/strong><br>To: <a href=\"mailto:teacher@school.com\">teacher@school.com<\/a><br>Subject: Missing Assignment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear Mrs. Johnson,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was sick yesterday and missed the math homework assignment. Could you please tell me what pages I need to complete?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you,<br>Sarah Smith<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Respond to Emails<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read carefully<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reply in a timely manner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Answer all questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the same polite tone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your writing before sending<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Email Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts<\/strong><br>Do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use proper spelling and punctuation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be respectful<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep it simple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read before sending<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write in ALL CAPS (it looks like shouting)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share private information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use emoji in formal emails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forward without permission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Practice Exercise<\/strong><br>Write an email to your teacher about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Asking about a field trip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explaining why you&#8217;re late with homework<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requesting a meeting about a project<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember: Always have a grown-up check your emails before sending them to stay safe online!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Email Safety Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Never open emails from strangers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t click on unknown links<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your password private<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Lesson 1 Article &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vesl.us\/blog\/2025\/02\/24\/mastering-e-mail-communication-writing-and-responding-effectively\/\"><strong>https:\/\/vesl.us\/blog\/2025\/02\/24\/mastering-e-mail-communication-writing-and-responding-effectively\/<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Lesson 1 Activity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/openelms.ai\/embed\/e67c23daed21cc8.85314512\/\" title=\"Open eLMS AI\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/openelms.ai\/embed\/e68161f2a3be929.33453056\/\" title=\"Open eLMS AI\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/openelms.ai\/embed\/e68161ff3824ae8.41770147\/\" title=\"Open eLMS AI\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/openelms.ai\/embed\/e68161ff383e401.34513407\/\" title=\"Open eLMS AI\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Lesson 2: Exploring the World Wide Web: Understanding Different Types of Websites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exploring the World Wide Web: Understanding Different Types of Websites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome, ESL students! Today, we&#8217;re going to learn about the different types of websites you can find on the internet. The internet is like a giant digital library with millions of websites, each serving different purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is a Website?<\/strong><br>A website is a collection of web pages that you can visit using a web browser (like Chrome, Safari, or Firefox). Each website has its own special web address called a URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common Types of Websites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Educational Websites<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These help you learn new things<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examples:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National Geographic Kids (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kids.nationalgeographic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.kids.nationalgeographic.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NASA Kids&#8217; Club (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/kidsclub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.nasa.gov\/kidsclub<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BrainPOP (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.brainpop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.brainpop.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>News Websites<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Share current events and information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Entertainment Websites<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide fun activities and games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reference Websites<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Help you find information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examples:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dictionary.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>World Book Online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fun Facts About Websites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There are over 1.7 billion websites on the internet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New websites are created every day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The first website was created in 1991<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many websites end in .com, .org, or .edu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <strong>Lesson 2: Article &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vesl.us\/blog\/2025\/02\/24\/navigating-the-web-understanding-website-types\/\"><strong>https:\/\/vesl.us\/blog\/2025\/02\/24\/navigating-the-web-understanding-website-types\/<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <strong>Lesson 2: Activity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/openelms.ai\/embed\/e67c2414f6bcbc9.69442571\/\" title=\"Open eLMS AI\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/openelms.ai\/embed\/e6811b8351d22d8.96883233\/\" title=\"Open eLMS AI\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/openelms.ai\/embed\/e6811b8560dfb50.39442607\/\" title=\"Open eLMS AI\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/openelms.ai\/embed\/e68161f5e642752.79906837\/\" title=\"Open eLMS AI\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. 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