Teacher: Mary Bock
mary.bock@mpls.k12.mn.us
Voice & Text: 612-845-4849
91001 Emerging Tech & 91006 Computing Core Certification IC3
MN CTE Programs 171502-55 & 171502-54
Year-Long Class (1 Cr.)
Summary Emerging Tech & Internet Computing Core Certification (IC3) provides a foundation of knowledge and skills
in information technology, at a level needed in everyday life, as well as college and career. It covers basics of hardware
and software, operating systems, applications, networks and security. Students find out if they are interested in
technology-related careers. The class is based on internationally-recognized certification standards.
Units Emerging Tech: Social Media Branding, Portfolio, Multi-Media Tools, Web Development/Programming
IC3: Living Online (LO), Key Applications (KA), Computing Fundamentals (CF). For more information see Certiport IC3.
Certification/ college credit Students passing at least one of the Northstar Digital Literacy test modules will receive
a certificate. Students passing any of the IC3 exams will receive a learning credential. Students passing all three of the
IC3 exams will receive full certification, and can register for one college credit through ACE transcripting.
Methods Online lessons, hands-on demos & skill practice, quizzes, discussions & research/ reports
Overall Learning Targets I can create work examples and/or earn certifications showing skill in common workplace
technologies. I am developing professional skills that aid in everyday life, as well as college and career. I am building a
foundation for more advanced training.
Resources Windows, Apple and Android devices, with Microsoft Office and online services, plus headsets, flash drives,
etc. Reference materials: IC3 Certiprep training from Gmetrix (https://www.gmetrix.net ); resources for Northstar
(http://guides.sppl.org/Northstar/Home) and Computer Literacy Basics, C. Morrison & D. Wells.
Grading
 90% - Daily work: Up to 6 points are awarded weekly for participating in class and completing projects. Up to 4
additional points are awarded to reflect the quality of projects (10 points total weekly=90 points per quarter).
 10% - Portfolio: The quality of your portfolio may increase or decrease your grade (10 points).
 Quarterly grades: A = 100-90 pts. B = 80-89 pts. C/Cr = 70-79 pts. D = 60-69 pts NC = less than 60 pts
What is “quality” work?
Quality points for projects are based on meeting the requirements provided with each assignment. In information
technology job “specifications” can be listed out. You can see the requirements, address them, and check them off.
 Work with the teacher to clarify assignments, improve your work, catch up, or submit extra credit.
 Check and respond to messages and progress reports daily.
Rules As technology students you are expected to…
 Follow MPS & school rules including those on Network/Internet Use + Mobile Devices + Social Media.
 Do your own work and/or give proper credit to others when you use their material.
 Use your professional profile; your class work should reflect your career and college readiness skills.
 Communicate using school or professional accounts as directed: students will use school district issued accounts,
which are reserved for educational purposes.
 Engage in the learning process; in technology, each day allows for a new, improved “version” of your projects.
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SPRING 2016 Schedule
Number of Gmetrix practice test questions in parentheses.
Emerging Tech Projects
Jan 20 Intro/ Tour
Sound Editing
Jan 25 Personal greeting w/ soundtrack (audio file)
- Using Audacity
Certification Topics – Living Online
Jan 20 Account/ device testing
Browsers
Jan 25 Internet vs Browsers vs WWW (19)
Jan 27 Navigation (18)
Networking Concepts
Feb 1 Student Mix of Imagine soundtrack
Feb 1 Internet Connection (11)
- Using Audacity
Feb 3 Network troubleshooting (7)
Feb 8 Network types and features, capabilities (6)
Audio/Video Editing
Digital Communication
Feb 10 Personal slideshow (audio/video file)
Feb 10 E-mail communication (15)
- Using We Video
Feb 17 Real-Time communication (13)
Digital Citizenship
Feb 22 Imagine video project (audio/video file)
Feb 22 Communication standards (10)
- Using We Video
Feb 24 Legal and responsible use of computers (9)
Safe Computing
Feb 29 Ergonomics (6)
Mar 2 Secure online communic./activity (10)
Research Fluency
March 7 Digital Story project, version 3
March 7 Evaluate search results (4)
March 9 Using advanced search engines (3)
March 14 Using Search Engines (7)
March 16 Practice Test
March 21 Show & Tell Days
March 21 Certification Test
March 23 Makeup, Attempt 2
Spring Break
Online Portfolio/ Webpage
Computing Fundamentals - OS Basics
Apr 4 Google Sites
Apr 4 What is an OS and what does it do? (11)
Apr 6 Manage Computer Files & Folders (17)
Apr 11 Configuration, Control Panel, Drivers (11)
Computer Hardware & Concepts
Apr 13 Electronic Portfolio Projects
Apr 13 Common Computer Terminology (16)
- Office Products
Apr 18 Types of Devices (11)
- Programming or other student-selected
Apr 20 Computing Performance (10)
Computer Software & Concepts
Apr 25 Software Management (11)
Graduation Communication Consulting
Apr 27 Licensing (7)
May 2 Invite & Program Design Contest
May 2 Software Usage (10)
- MS Publisher
May 4 Software Utilities (7)
Troubleshooting
May 9 Software (11)
May 11 Portfolio Projects &/or Key Apps Exam Prep
May 11 Hardware (8)
- Key Apps = Office Applications
May 16 Devices & Peripherals (6) Backup/ Restore (4)
May 18 Practice Test
May 23 Certification Test(s)
June 1 Makeup, Attempt 2
June 6 Graduation
This schedule is subject to change. Messages from the teacher will override this schedule.
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