DIGITAL TOOLS
Mr. Sood
E-Mail: SoodN@edmonds.wednet.edu
Voice mail: 425.431.5022
http://www.edmonds.wednet.edu//Domain/1628 (TEACHER
College Credit:
WEBSITE)
This course plus Computer Applications (both with a grade of “B” or above)
is awarded 5 college credits when enrolled in Tech Prep (this is done inclass).
Enduring Understandings
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The understanding and application of technology related knowledge and skills are essential for
success both academically and professionally.
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Advanced level technology coursework requires solid grounding in fundamental technology skills in
and concepts.
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Effective career planning involves identifying interests, formulating goals, and developing plans for my
high school experience and beyond.
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Applying technology to the problem solving process greatly enhances our ability to develop and
evaluate potential solutions.
Essential Questions and/or Learning Targets
Essential Question 1: Who am I, who are you, and what am I doing here?
Essential Question 2: How do I make informed on-line life choices?
Essential Question 3: What new technologies are available?
Essential Question 4: What is my career of tomorrow and how do I get there?
Essential Question 5: How do I begin my employment journey?
Content Outline and Assessments
Core Assessment -- Unit 1: Introduction to Digital Tools
Core Assessment -- Unit 2: Internet Safety
Core Assessment -- Unit 3: Digital Media
Core Assessment -- Unit 4: Career Exploration
Core Assessment – Unit 5: Employment
Grading
10% Leadership
20% Participation
70% Assignments/Project
Daily and on-going
Punctuality, readiness and organization are the keys to success!
Because little homework is assigned outside of class, on-task behaviors and attitudes in class are
essential to success.
Mountlake Terrace High School
The required performance task for the Technology part of this course will be a Career Unit. The final
product which includes career research, a PowerPoint development and presentation must meet
standard and is a component for the student’s Portfolio.
Materials
Each student will need paper, pencils, a blue or black pen and a USB storage device.
Each student will be provided computer access (unless lab rules are violated).
Assignments are located on-line at the following address:
http://moodle.edmonds.wednet.edu
Scholarly Responsibility/Attendance
Due to the fact that this course is heavily discussion and hands-on based, regular/consistent attendance
is crucial to a student’s achievement. Teachers are not required to allow students to make up missed
assignments and/or discussions when they have an unexcused absence.
Late Work/Make Up Policy
All unit work must be completed by the Core Assessment unless special arrangements and/or
extensions are agreed upon prior to the due date.
Common School Expectations
Students are expected to follow all school rules which are stated in the MTHS student handbook and
online.
Academic Honesty
Students are expected to do their own work. The MTHS definition of cheating includes, but is not limited
to, copying or lending assignments; communicating, in any way, during a test; using notes in a situation
where notes are not acceptable; plagiarism (the intentional or unintentional failure to give clear credit to
the author of any word / ideas not your own), in any form (individual / group work). A first offense will
result in loss of grade points for the assignment (for all individuals claiming credit) with no possibility of
make-up. The parent will be notified and documentation of the incident will be placed in the student's file.
A second offense in any class within the same school year may result in a loss of semester credit for the
course in which the second offense occurred. Students who turn in undocumented work products, in any
form, will be charged with plagiarism. Remember: NOTHING matters more than your honor!
Mountlake Terrace High School
Digi Tools
SIGNATURE SHEET
Student Contact Information:
Name:
_____________________________________
Cell Phone:
_____________________________________
Email Address:
_____________________________________
Please return this signature sheet to your teachers as soon as possible.
acknowledge receipt and understanding of the course outline.
Your signatures below
We have read and understand the course rules/standards and the Personal and Academic Honesty
sections of the syllabus. I (student) will abide by the rules/standards and consequences established in
these materials.
_______________________________
_____________________________
Student Signature
Parent/Guardian Signature
Primary Parent Contact Information
Name:
_____________________________________________
Address:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Best Day Phone:
_____________________________________________
Best Night Phone:
_____________________________________________
Parent Email Address:
_______________________________________
Information is same as listed on Skyward. Please just check here:
Please check Skyward Family Access regularly to check on your student’s
progress.
Mountlake Terrace High School