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Computer Technology Introduction

Computer Technology Introduction. Mr . Beals. Disclosure Letter. email: kbeals@ questac.org Blog: qacblogs.org / kevin.beals Available after school 3 : 00 – 4: 00. Why Take Computer Tech?. Required for graduation Can only take once in regular day school.

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Computer Technology Introduction

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  1. Computer Technology Introduction Mr.Beals

  2. Disclosure Letter • email: kbeals@questac.org • Blog: qacblogs.org/kevin.beals • Available after school 3:00– 4:00

  3. Why Take Computer Tech? • Required for graduation • Can only take once in regular day school. • If you fail 1 or 2 terms, you may retake class online or at ATC • School counselor can give advice about options.

  4. Course Objectives: • Enhance keyboarding skills. • Develop knowledge of computer basics and use of an operating system. • Apply document-processing skills. • Create spreadsheets and manipulate data.

  5. Course Objectives: • Demonstrate an understanding of ethics related to computer technology. • Access on-line information resources. • Successfully use electronic mail. • Create an electronic presentation.

  6. Course Objectives: • With the cooperation of a teacher in a different content area, students will create and implement an integrated project. • Language Arts • Science • Art • Mathematics

  7. Required Individual Supplies: • Paper and a pencil every day. • One folder with pockets to keep assignments and handouts in.

  8. Optional Student Supplies: • Flash Drive – 4g • (Thumb Drive/Jump Drive) • Ear Buds/Ear Phones

  9. Behaviors that Affect Citizenship “Classroom Expectations” • Follow Directions • Correctly, the first time given • Keep to Yourself • Hands, feet, objects & unkind words • Give Respect • Other people, property • Raise Hand • To ask Questions; to make a comment; to leave your seat for any reason.

  10. Behaviors that Affect Citizenship “Classroom Expectations” • Be prepared and on time to class each day. • Actively participate in classroom activities.

  11. Other Items • Anyone caught cheating will receive a “0” on the assignment and 15 points reduced for citizenship. • Obey all rules outlined by Quest Academy Charter School Acceptable Use Policy for computer usage.

  12. Citizenship based on: • In-class behavior • Cooperativeness • Tardiness • Classroom Expectations

  13. Citizenship Grades • 100 begin points • Superior = 90 • Excellent = 85 • Satisfactory = 80 • Needs Improvement = 70 • Unsatisfactory = 0 – 69.9

  14. Make-up Work Policy • Please refer to my website updated with each day’s class assignment. • It is each student’s responsibility to obtain the required homework assignment if they are absent.

  15. Absent Students • When students are absent, they will have one week to complete any missed assignments • Special arrangements will be made for long-term excused absences. • For accommodations for those students who are unable to meet the due dates for any homework assignment, please see Mr. Beals.

  16. 1st Homework Assignment • 1st homework assignment is to have this form signed by you and your parent and to return by the next class. • Any questions?

  17. Procedure: Attention Chimes • Stop • Talking • Whatever you were doing • Look • Eyes on Mr. Beals • Listen • Important information • Something to help the entire class

  18. Silent Chimes The silent chimes happens automatically when: • A visitor enters our class • I am on the telephone

  19. Computer Use Agreement • My parent or guardian has reviewed the Quest Academy Acceptable Use Agreement with me. • I understand the importance of being polite, respectful, honest, and the need to obey the rules for the use of the computer and the Internet. • I also know I should not give out personal information about my family or myself over the Internet. • I understand that the computer, the Internet and other electronic information resources are to be used for educational purposes only.

  20. Computer Use Agreement (cont) • I also understand that if I break the rules, my use of these educational tools may be taken away from me and that other disciplinary or legal actions may be taken. • I promise to obey the rules. • Date signed ___________________ • Student Name __________________ • Student Signature ___________________ • Parent Name ______________________ • Parent Signature _____________________

  21. Procedure: Entering Class • Be in your assigned seat with all materials - working on the warm-up when the tardy bell rings. • Model • Individual • Table • Class Practice

  22. Procedure: Leaving Class • Your area must be clean and neat with your notebooks put away when Mr. Beals Excuses you. • Model • Individuals • Tables • Whole Class Practice

  23. Procedure: Pencil • I will be happy to provide a sharp pencil for one that is dull or broken. • I use a silent signal to trade pencils with you. (Demonstrate signal) • If you choose to arrive in class without a pencil, that would constitute a need for taking away 5 citizenship points for not being prepared. • (see ‘follow directions’ class expectation)

  24. Procedure: Tissue • I will try to keep a supply of tissues available at strategic places in the classroom. • I also use a silent signal to ask for a tissue in class. (Demonstrate signal)

  25. Procedure: Bathroom • Bathroom breaks from class need to be kept to a minimum. • Each class period is less than 1 hour long, with 5 full minutes in between each class. • As a Jr. High student, you need to learn to monitor your body’s needs. • If you have special medical needs, your parents must let our school know about them. • Each term, students are given a full sheet of hall pass tickets to be used for these ‘emergencies’. • Each unused ticket will be worth 2 extra credit points which will improve your class grade.

  26. Procedure: Video Notes • There maybe some times where part of the day’s lesson is presented from a video. • Substitute • Lesson enhancement • Instruction from the video is well done and not easily duplicated. • Notes taken from a video must be: • Useful, Relevant Facts • Complete Ideas • Kept in Notebooks

  27. My Pledge to Students • I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise. • I will respect you and work with you to solve problems. • I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work. • I will work with you to meet your learning goals. • I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them.

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