Using Directories, Sub-directories and Naming Conventions

Target

I will create directories and sub directories in Microsoft Explorer to organize my coursework in

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Bell Ringer:

Log in and turn your monitor off.

Take out a sheet of paper and pencil.

List the classes you are taking this semester.

Why is organization important?

Students with effective organizational skills find managing the day-to-day goals and expectations of high school to be easier and less stressful.

Organization doesn’t happen by magic…

What do I do?

Double click on my documents. Create folders…Semester IEnglishBiologyAlgebra…Semester II

What do I do?

Double click on English. Create folders…DigitalStoryImagesAudioGlogsterImagesAudio

What do I know?Organizing folders is just like organizing your binder. Each tab is like a folder.

A.Handouts (folder)B. Assignments (folder)C. Writing/Vocabulary (folder)D. Assessments (folder)E. Misc (folder)

Tip: Always know where you are saving your documents.

What do I know?And, each folder holds specific documents A. Handouts (folder)

1. “Off the Rez”

2. Alexie bio 3. MA Jigsaw & Text

B. Assignments1. Text Support G org.

Why is staying organized so important?

Don’t lose documents Share information Find stuff faster Confidence Reduced stress Makes you a better student Get good grades Always prepared

--Above ideas shared in class by 9th grade students

There is no excuse for not being organized

What excuses do you use when you cant find an assignment?

What do I know?

What experience doyou have in creating organizing information?

You will never again say…

What did I learn?

Compare your binder to the electronic folders you created today. What are they used for? How are they the same?