Computer Applications for the 21st Century Class Syllabus 2015-­‐‑2016 Level II Teacher: Miss S. Dinnella Room Number: A207 Class Duration: 2015-­‐‑2016 School Year Phone: 610-­‐‑627-­‐‑6200 ext. 6321 E-­‐‑mail: sdinnella@rtmsd.org Class Information: Please check my website regularly. A. Class Description This year-­‐‑long course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to increase their knowledge of using the computer as a tool for organizing, communicating, researching, and problem-­‐‑solving by using a variety of software available in the Microsoft Office suite and e-­‐‑
tools found on the internet. Projects will be completed in class as students use the software and e-­‐‑tools that are in their “technology toolkit” to create solutions to the tasks needed within that project. Project topics are widely varied and will include essentials of computer hardware and software B. Class Expectations 1. Always come to class prepared. 2. Be on time! a. Students are expected to be in their seats when the bell rings. b. If students are late to class, you must arrive with a note. c. If students are late and do not have a note; the following consequences will be administered. (First late arrival = verbal warning, 2 late arrivals = teacher detention, 3 or more late arrivals = phone call home & write-­‐‑up.) 3. Be respectful! 4. Absolutely NO cell phones, for any reason. If students are caught with a cell phone, it will be turned in to the office. 5. The acceptable use policy for technology will be strictly enforced. 6. All students must remain in their seats until the bell rings to leave. 7. If a student misses class, it is that students’ responsibility to check the class web page to obtain missed work. 8. Always sign out when leaving the classroom for any reason. 9. Students should conduct themselves like a professional in the business world. 10. Have fun, share ideas, and learn something new each day! Miss Dinnella reserves the right to assign a ‘teacher detention’ for defiance of any class expectation. 1
C. Class Materials: You will need to bring with you each day: •
Folder •
Notebook •
Pencil •
iPad (must be charged everyday!) D. Absences & Assignments If you are absent, you will need to see me for missed work when you return (your responsibility!). You will have the same number of days to make up missed work as the number of days you were absent. Please provide prior notification of planned absences. If you are absent on a day that a project is due, it is STILL DUE. Please try to be in class each day. The content we will be covering is so important and new information relates to topics previously covered. E. Late Work and Grading Policy Turning any work in late is unacceptable. The following point deduction will be used for late assignments (excluding homework – not accepted late): •
1 day late = 5 point deduction •
2 days late = half credit •
3 days late = no points will be given for the assignment Note: The above point scale is for projects and multiple day assignments only. Homework will not be accepted late. If homework is not in class on the day it is due, the student will not receive any points. All homework builds on the lessons from each day; therefore, it is so important to complete all activities to enhance learning. F. Teacher Contact Please feel free to contact me by phone or e-­‐‑mail. I check my e-­‐‑mail/voice messages two times a day, at the beginning of the school day and at the end of the school day. It is always my intent to respond as quickly as possible. Note – email responses are always easier and faster for me to respond to. 2
Major Projects, Topic and Content Assignments, & Tests •
Information Management and Internet Research •
Using technologies and programs for research in and outside the business world • Project Based Activities • Google Drive • Prezi • CuteCut • iMovie • Who Am I Project? •
Microsoft Word •
Letters, Memos, Newsletters, Research Papers, Blog Posts, •
Business Cards, Resumes, Financial Reports, and other Project Based Activities •
documents using sophisticated formatting Restaurant Assignment •
Content Test •
Microsoft PowerPoint •
Interactive Presentations •
Microsoft Excel •
Spreadsheets, Formulas, What-­‐‑If Analysis, Two Page • Project Based Activities • Country Research Project • All About Me Project • Content Test •
Project Based Activities Orientations, and Complex Formulas •
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Budget Project •
Microsoft Access •
Project Based •
Database organization about customers, products, Content Test vendors, employees, projects, or sales 3
Activities •
Company Project •
Content Test **Miss Dinnella reserves the right to adjust the order, topics/content, & projects on the schedule, as necessary. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS for the 21st Century CLASS SYLLABUS Signature Form 2015-­‐‑2016 Please sign and return the signature form Miss Dinnella, no later than ________________. I have read the syllabus for Miss Dinnella’s class. I understand and agree to follow the class expectations. Furthermore, I acknowledge that practicing these guidelines will help to foster my own success, as well as, the success of those around me. Student Name: _______________________________________ Class Period: ________ Student Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ______________ Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _____________
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