Technology Applications
Email: nick.cowan@lifeschools.net
Life School Oak Cliff Middle School 2014-2015
Instructor: Coach Nick Cowan
Room: P10
Course Description:
This course develops basic technology skills focusing on word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphic
programs, operating systems, webpage design, and keyboarding.
Course Objectives:
Students learn to use computer technology, by identifying task requirements, planning search strategies and
using technology to analyze, and evaluate information. Students will select the technology appropriate for the task,
synthesize knowledge, create a solution, and evaluate the results.
Course Materials
Students will be issued a lifeschools.org – Google account that will be used to distribute and collect assignments.
Access to the internet away from campus is recommend to give students the opportunity to work on assignments
outside of class time. When necessary, time in the computer lab can be scheduled before or after school. It is
recommended that each student have a pair of headphones to assist with assignments that require sound to be used on
the computer.
Supply List:
1 - Ream of copy paper (1 ream = 500 sheets)
1 - Box of tissues
1 - 8 oz. bottle of hand sanitizer
Classroom Procedures
Classroom Rules:
1. Instant obedience
2. Respect for others
3. Respect for property
4. Diligence to duty
5. LLP (Listening Learning Position)
Student Expectations
 Students are expected respect the instructor, each other, and Life School policy.
 Students are expected to come to class prepared and sit at their assigned seat.
 Students are expected to work diligently during the entire period on the assignments for the particular day.
 Students are expected to participate and ask questions.
Computer and Internet Acceptable Use Policy
The Life School Acceptable Use Policy can be found in the Student/Parent Handbook. If a Life School user violates
any of these provisions, his or her account may be terminated and future access could possibly be denied in addition to
other possible disciplinary measures as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.
Grading Scale
Tests/Major Projects
All other assignments
50%
50%
Class Assignments/Calendar
3+ test and/or Major Projects per six weeks
7+ class work/homework/participation/ warm-up per six weeks
Turning in Assignments
Assignments are considered “turned in” when they have been saved to the proper in the student’s Google Drive.
Assignments that have not been saved to the proper folder are not “turned in” and will not be graded.
Late Assignments
Late assignments are penalized per the Life School Student Handbook policy.
Academics Dishonesty
Students are expected to do their own work. As stated in the Life School Student handbook, cheating will not be
tolerated, and a referral will be issued. A zero grade may be issued, as well.
Absences
When a student is absent, it is the student’s responsibility to get all class notes and work that was missed.
Coursework can be found on Mr. Cowan’s webpage or the proper Google Drive folder. Acceptance of the coursework
will follow the Life School Student Handbook policy.
Conflict Resolution
If there is a conflict, the student may discuss it with me before or after school. Class time will not be used to
discuss the problem. The student should be calm and respectful when discussing the matter. If we have a discussion, it
does not mean the offense will be taken away.
Parent Resources
Parent can keep in constant contact with the class by signing up for resources listed below:
Tool
Function
Web Address & Login
Resource
Parent Portal
Grades/Attendance
lifeschools.net
Parent Resources > Parent Portal > Login
Campus Registrar
Class Dojo
Student Conduct
classdojo.com
Enter Parent Code
Coach Cowan
Class Web Page
Assignments &
Announcements
Coach Cowan’s Class Page
no login required > Subscribe to pages for
updates
Coach Cowan
Student Google account
Student Work &
Teacher Dropbox
Google.com
Student Credentials
Student/Coach Cowan
Remind
Classroom
Announcements by
text/email alerts
https://www.remind.com/join/lstechapps Coach Cowan
Subscribe for text/email
Contact Information
MS Office Phone: 214.413.1691
Email: nick.cowan@lifeschools.net
Personal Mailbox: 214.843.1673 (send a text or leave a voicemail)
My conference time is during 2nd period which is from 8:49 – 9:34am
(As this is the only time I have available, please contact me 24 hours in advance to set up an
appointment to ensure that I am able to meet.)
NOTE: This syllabus is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion.
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Technology Applications Syllabus 2014
Student Signature: _________________________________________
Parent Signature: __________________________________________
Please go this webpage and enter your contact information in the form: http://goo.gl/jTPc4U
Parent Communication Checklist – sign up!
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Parent Contact Information Form
Class Web Page
Class Dojo (Parent codes will be sent home. If you don’t receive one, contact me.)
Parent Portal
Remind
Please Sign and return by Thursday, August 14, 2014