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Introduction:
Welcome to Computer Technology class! I hope you are as excited to learn about and have fun with technology,
as I am to teach it! Computer Technology class is a unique opportunity to learn new computer skills, extend your comfort in
computing, teach you how technology effects you and the world you are surrounded by, while giving you opportunities to work
with some of the most popular and demanded computer application programs out there.
If you have any questions please
do not hesitate to call or email me using the information posted above.
Course Goals:
1. 7th grade/CTI: Keyboard
at a rate of 21 GWAM (Gross Words Per Minute) or higher with at least 95% accuracy with mastery of the Alphabetic and Numeric
keyboard.
2. 7th grade/CTI: Effectively work within a word processing environment.
3. 7th Grade/CTI: Learn basic ethics
and laws as it applies to the Internet and computing.
4. 7th Grade/CTI: Learn essential writing techniques (i.e. Personal/business
letters, resumes, cover letters, etc. as coordinated with the Language Arts department **will be designed on an as needed
basis and may vary from class to class).
5. 7th Grade/CTI: Learn how to interact in an online environment via class Blog
and class social network. (Available via our class webpage @ www.quia.com/pages/goshenct.html)
6. 7th Grade/CTI: Begin
basic PowerPoint and/or other presentation software (time permitting).
7. 8th Grade/CTII: Students will focus on learning
multiple uses for various applications (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite applications, Garage Band, iMovie, etc.) in a way that
will enhance their ability to perform in their core classes. (i.e. Students will learn effective report writing using Word
Processing software, presentation skills, Internet skills, etc.)
8. 8th Grade/CT II: Learn how to interact in an online
environment via class Blog and class social network (Ning). (Available via our class webpage @ www.quia.com/pages/goshenct.html)
9.
8th Grade/CTII: Students will become critical thinkers with regard to media and the Internet.
Classroom Rules:
1.
When you come into the classroom, immediately and quietly have a seat. Read the whiteboard to see the day’s activity/lesson
and await further teacher instructions.
2. One person talks at a time. When I or another student is speaking, you are not.
3.
Show respect for yourself, others, and your environment.
4. Come prepared to class each day with your class folder, agenda,
a writing utensil, and paper. YES… you will need paper for computer class!
5. No hairbrush, comb, toothpicks, food, drinks.
Lipstick, makeup, etc. during class.
Grading:
93 – 100 A
85 – 92 B
78 – 84 C
70 – 77 D
69 and below
F
Objectives:
Each day as the student enters the classroom the weekly objective will be posted on a dry erase board.
This allows each student to know what will be covered that particular week in relation to the state technology standards.
Absent
Policy:
Students are responsible to come to me for any missing work and have until one week prior to the end of the quarter
to turn in any missing assignments.
Supplies:
Students will need the following supplies each and every day in class:
1.
3-prong folder.
2. Loose-leaf paper (may be kept in folder).
3. Blue or black pen or pencil.
4. School Agenda
I
am very pro active when it comes to student’s success! For that reason I will be requiring that each student have a folder
with two pockets and three prongs to hold important assignments and paperwork throughout the semester. We will walk through
the organization process together. On the front inside pockets students will keep graded papers. On the back inside pocket
students will keep handouts and un-graded papers. In the middle (prong section) students will keep specified paperwork, notes,
and loose leaf paper.
Our Mission
"Ensuring all students perform at continuously higher levels."
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