Mr. Esparza’s Santa Fe HS blog

This site is up for you and is devoted exclusively to the courses that Mr. Esparza teaches at Santa Fe High School. I will be posting assignments and student work so check back often. Additionally, there will be online assignments and online quizzes that will be linked to from this page. 

 Is there something you would like to see on this web site that will help you with your work in class or at home? Let me know by using the contact me button. 

Day 1 links:

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Click here to register with Mr. Esparza

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If you are here for web site design, computer repair, or IT consultation with Mr. Esparza please go to this site –> http://www.nyxwebdesign.com

If you are between the ages of 16-25 and looking for a way to gain work experience you might want to think about signing up to be a volunteer. Many businesses allow volunteers to help out to give them the opportunity to see if they might be interested in having a career in that particular field.

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Unbeknownst to most SFHS students, once you learn web design you can work on web sites as a contractor. Being hired as a contractor means that you are not an employee, yet you are providing a service to an individual/company for an agreed upon rate. Yes, I do make money teaching computer careers and web site design, but much of the material you see is based on my professional experience creating sites for small businesses outside of the academic world. I use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver every single day, even when I’m not teaching!  The tips on career preparation and employability skills I give you in class also come from my experience (some embarrassing) that I hope will help you in your chosen career path.

The U.S. federal minimum wage recently increased 70 cents from $6.55 to $7.25 per hour. Who will be affected by this boost? Cashiers and fast food workers? Yes, but some minimum wage jobs also come with surprisingly hefty responsibilities.

From preschool teachers to hospitals aides, there are many people in critical roles whose salaries don’t necessarily reflect the importance of their professional contributions. You may be surprised to find out who’s making the bare minimum.

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First came Nintendo thumb. Then, Guitar Hero wrist. Now, for the latest affliction of the wired age, it’s cell phone elbow.

Medically known as cubital tunnel syndrome, cell phone elbow is numbness, tingling and pain in the forearm and hand caused by compression of the ulnar nerve, which passes along the bony bump on the inside of the elbow.

One of the causes of pressure on the ulnar nerve? Too much gabbing, often brought on by those cell phone plans with unlimited minutes, experts say.

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Click the link below to view the instructions for Photoshop Assignment #2

Practicing with Layers

Click the link below to view a sample of your final next class.  Make sure you know how to do everything on the sheet, it will be necessary.

http://ustudy.org/sample_final_S1CC.pdf

You have about 2 weeks left to work on your final web site. Look at the pages below for a sample of what you site should look like. Look at the board for your web page requirements to get an awesome score. Make sure you Photoshop your pictures!

Samples:

• http://www.2learncomputing.com/1/lion.html
• http://www.2learncomputing.com/1/garibaldi.html
• http://www.2learncomputing.com/1/shamu.html

Download the presentation here

Web Design Classes, periods 1 and 3. Your assignments are as follows:

1. Finish your 4 page web sites.  Remember each page needs to have a table and follow the requirements on the Simpson’s paper on the white board under the schedule.  If you don’t remember how to define your site look at the video below for some guidance.

2.  When you finish your web page scroll down and find the Dreamweaver review.  There are two links: the study guide can be taken as many times as you need to so  you are comfortable with the questions.  When you are certain you can score at least an 80%, complete the review, you may only do the review one time. 

I’ll see you next week.  I’m home sick today.