Apple_dances Computer Exploration Apple_dances

 

2009-2010

 

 

Instructor:  Mrs. Melissa Schutz    E-Mail:  Melissa.schutz@isd518.net

 

TOPICS:  Microsoft Word,  Internet Searching, PowerPoint, Plagiarism, MLA format, Microsoft Excel, Movie Maker, Timed Tests, Typing Contests, and Websites.  Students will be working with a Vista Operating System.

 

REQUIRED MATERIAL:  pencil or pen,  notebook,  folder

 

EVALUATION:

Students will be expected to complete all daily work on time.  Most of the assignments completed in this class will be project based.  In addition, you will be asked to take quizzes and demonstrate the ability to type using the proper techniques learned in class.

 

·   60% will be daily work

·   20% will be Keyboardiing

·   20% will be quizzes/tests

 

GRADING SCALE:

 

100-90             A

89-80               B

79-70               C

69-60               D

59 or lower      F

 

EXPECTATIONS:

·         Respect yourself, others, and other’s property. THIS INCLUDES THE COMPTUERS AND ANY EQUIPMENT YOU USE.

·         Listen to directions the FIRST TIME. Do not talk while others are speaking (that includes me or your classmates).

·         Be prompt, prepared, and ready to learn. (pencil, notebook, folder)

·         Be verbally and physically considerate of others.

·         No gum, food, or drinks in the computer lab

·         Do not play on the computer while teacher is talking

·         Give your best effort at all times.

 

 

CHEATING:

Absolutely no cheating will be tolerated.  There is no credit given for cheating or for those who have a part in the cheating.

 

 

 

ATTENDANCE:

You are expected to come to class every day and on time.  If you are absent, please get a slip from the office for me to sign.  You are responsible for any days that you miss.

 

 

LATE WORK:

Late work will be accepted one week after the assignment was due.

           

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:

·      Procedure for beginning of the period:  Be seated in your assigned seat, at your assigned computer or desk, with your folder, pencil, and other materials needed.

 

·      Procedure for Dismissal at end of the period:  You must properly close all computer applications that you have been using, throw away any and all trash that you have generated, put your books and folders away, and remain at your assigned seat until the bell rings. Push in your chairs when you leave.

 

 

 

 

 

Uselful Links            Internet_tools

 

Typing Game         Google         Yahoo         Ask Jeeves

 

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