Computer and Technology Applications Skinny SYLLABUS
Mrs. Misty RAther

Course Description

Microsoft Office Suite 2010 (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) will be utilized for Computer and Technology Applications. A computerized workstation with appropriate software will be provided for each student as well as the textbooks for completing the assignments. (The books are not to leave the classroom.)

Computer and Technology Applications is designed to provide students with entry-level experience through hands on use of typing, word processing (MS Word), spreadsheets (MS Excel) desktop publishing, presentation software (MS PowerPoint), and the Internet.

Assignments

Assignment	Length	Overview of Assignment
Introduction	4 days	Get to know students and introduce myself and the class to them.
PreTest	4 days	PreTest to see what the students already know about computers and Office Suite.
MicroTypePro	4 weeks	Typing tutor to get the students familiar with the keyboard and learn to type using the correct fingers on the correct keys.
Letters/Memos/Reports	4 weeks	Correctly formatting, typing, and proofreading letters, memos, and reports.
Microsoft Word	6 weeks	Basics of MS Word Documents-open, save, print, formatting, clipart, drawing, tables, etc.
Resumes	4 weeks	Students will prepare a resume, covers letter, find job ads, fill out a job application, learn about interviewing, determine their jobs skills, outline their career plans, etc.
Fall Break/Spring Break	1 week
Excel	6 weeks	Basics of MS Excel Spreadsheets-cells, formulas, graphs
PowerPoint	4 weeks	Basics of MS PowerPoint Presentations-
Research Paper	2 weeks	Research a topic of student’s choice and then write a research paper using correct format (Internet and Word will be used for this assignment).
PowerPoint Presentations	2 weeks	PowerPoint Presentation will be created about the topic the student chose to do their Research Paper (PowerPoint and Internet will be used).
Presentations	6 days	Students will present (in front of class) the presentation they created about the topic they chose to do their research paper.
Final	4 days	Comprehensive final over Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Resume Unit.

Grading

MicroTypPro – students will have 20 lessons to complete worth 100 points for every 5 lessons (will receive 4 per unit.)

Letters/Memos/Reports – Each mistake is worth 2 points whether it is formatting, editing, and/or proofreading.

Word/Excel/PowerPoint – Each assignment in a lesson is worth 10 points. They will receive a check plus for 10/10 (no mistakes), check for 8/10 (1-2 mistakes), check minus for 6/10 (no more than 4 mistakes, 4/10 (if they tried but too many mistakes but some things right), 2/10 if I know they at least tried, 0/0 if they just opened and printed it off or didn’t do it.

Resume Unit – Will have an assignment sheet with everything to turn in listed on it – 100 points for each assignment.

Research Paper – Will distribute rubric with requirements listed explaining exact grading. (Worth 300 points)

PowerPoint Presentations – Will distribute rubric with requirements listed explaining exact grading. (Worth 300 points)

Final – 200 points

If a student’s grade gets below a 70%, I will try to send a letter home in the mail. If a student’s grade gets close to or below failing, a letter will be sent home and phone calls will be made to the guardian until the grade reaches above 70%. There is no reason a student should not pass Computer and Technology Applications with lower than a B. It happens, but usually because the student does not turn the assignments in to be graded or misuses time in class and gets too far behind.

Materials

Pen or pencil, all other materials will be provided.

Misuse of the Computer

No student is to be on the Internet without permission by the teacher. Any students caught accessing pornographic sites, installing, accessing, or copying software or files without permission, using another person’s username and password, or any other misuse of the computer deemed inappropriate by the administration, will receive the following punishment:

1st Offense – Warning/Principal’s Discretion

2nd Offense – Notify parents, 3 days Allen Academy ISS

3rd Offense – Possible Allen Academy Referral, Long Term or possible referral to the Board of Education with recommendation for expulsion

Basic Classroom Rules

Rule #1 – Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Rule #2 – No food or drink in the classroom!

Rule #3 – The use of cuss words, foul language, profanity, or harassment is prohibited in this classroom.

Rule #4 – Put away all materials and make sure your area is clean before leaving this classroom.

Rule #5 – Respect others and their belongings.

Rule # 6 – All rules established by ACSHS should be followed in this classroom as well.

A Rule Sheet with more specific rules with guidelines and punishments will be provided on the 1st day of school for guardians and students to sign and date. Below is what is on the Rule Sheet.

Other things Mrs. Rather finds offensive, not educational, or disruptive to others and students could get detention, notes home to parents, phone calls to parents, or referred to the office…

Tobacco use in classroom/Smoking in bathroom Not going straight to lunch (skipping class) Excessive tardies to class Excessive bathroom use during the class Rolling in chairs Vandalism Passing gas or burping (yes, very elementary I know but happens) Cheating on assignments (automatic 1 – 0s can be made up) Playing games on the Internet Not staying in seat at the end of class before bell rings to dismiss Not bringing materials or Agenda Book to class Continuous hindrance to others Anything else deemed inappropriate by Mrs. Rather or Mrs. Rather’s sub

Getting on the Internet without permission

Logging onto the computer or Internet using

someone else’s password and username

Using MP3 player, CDs, IPODs, etc. in class

(cannot have these out in class)

Using cell phone or texting, etc. during class

Misuse of computer equipment

Misuse of office equipment (printer, wrist pad,

mouse pad, etc.)

Talking back to teacher

Not complying with teacher commands

Sleeping/head down (unless sick)

Talking during presentations

Talking and not doing assignments

Fussing with other students

Teacher Contact

This classroom is to be set up like an office and the students should act as if they work in an office and I am their supervisor. If there are any questions or problems at all during the semester, please come by and see me during class, during my planning (1st block), or before/after school. If parents have any questions, please call me at school (622-4711) from 7:40-9:15 pm and we can talk via the phone or setup up an appointment in house. You may also email me at misty.rather@allen.kyschools.us, this may be the best way to reach me as I have access to this all day long.