Introduction
to Computers/Digital Communication
Mr.
Harris jeff.harris@sno.wednet.edu
Welcome
to Introduction to Computers/Digital Communication! In
this class you will be learning skills that you will be able to apply
immediately in school, your life, and also in the world of business. Many different units will be covered to help
you to be better prepared for your present and future employment in business.
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Units &
Skills Include: |
Review alphabetic keyboard
by touch Review numbers by touch Document
Formatting/Microsoft Word
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Personal Business Letters §
Business Letters §
Memorandums §
Simple Reports §
Simple Tables §
Resumes Best
and Quality Work Assignment
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We will complete a cars assignment where you have to research the
cost of a car including fuel, insurance, the car price, and maintenance. Basics
of File Management
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Saving/Printing/Retrieving from Windows §
Naming Files §
Creating/Naming/Deleting Folders §
Using Windows Explorer Software
Applications
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Introduction to PowerPoint §
Introduction to Excel §
Introduction to Access §
Introduction to Web Design Final
Project
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Class
Routine
+Demonstrate a business-like
attitude in class:
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Be in your seat when class begins
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Bring ALL appropriate materials to class EVERY day—pen or pencil,
paper, notebook, and textbook
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Check the board for daily instructions
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Make constructive use of class time.
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No eating or drinking is allowed in the classroom—this includes gum!
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Any abuse of a computer will result in your removal from class. Report a defect in equipment or book
immediately or you will be held responsible for any damages or misuse of the
computer. DO NOT CHANGE THE DESKTOP, BACKGROUND, SCREENSAVER, ETC. ANY ATTEMPTS TO MODIFY THE NETWORK WILL
RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC DROP FROM CLASS WITH F GRADE.
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Leave computer stations in the following order:
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Put all paper in recycle bins, trash in garbage cans, and push in
chairs.
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Please remain in your seat until dismissed by the teacher
Grading
Your grade will be broken down into three parts: daily work, tests/quizzes, and
Participation/Work Ethic.
1.
Daily Work—(70% of grade)—This consists of daily
assignments.
2.
Test/Projects—(20% of grade)—Tests will usually be given at the end of each unit. Timed writings will be included in the grade. Final project will be a culminating projects
that will cover all areas introduced.
3.
Participation/Work Ethic—(10% of grade)— I will take half of these points each time I send you out or feel I
have to call your house due to discipline issues.
Tardy
Procedure
First and Second Offense: Rule reminder; participation points deducted
Third
Offense: 30
minute detention/parent notified; participation points deducted
Fourth
Offense: One
hour detention/Parent notified; loss of all participation points;
Fifth
Offense: Two hour detention;
administrative referral; parent notified
Sixth
Offense: Administrative
referral with recommendation for loss of credit
A NOTE
FROM YOUR PREVIOUS TEACHER WILL EXCUSE A TARDY.
Rest
Room Use
You
get 3 free trips per quarter, which I will keep track of. If you use more than these, you will have a
30 minute detention.
Grading
Scale
92-100 A 78-79 C+ 59 and below F
90-91 A- 72-77 C
88-89 B+ 70-71 C-
82-87 B 68-69 D+
80-81 B- 60-67 D
Work Ethic Points
Work Ethic Points are 10 percent of your grade. I plan to give 180 points to everyone, and
subtract points for the following:
10 points for having an electronic device in view, or
food in the classroom.
10 points for being disruptive after being warned.
40 points for going to time-out.
60 points for a referral.
Late
Work
Turn in all work within two weeks of the work being
assigned. I like to be lenient because
people work at different speeds, but if you can’t have the work in within two
weeks, I can’t accept the work. Ask me
for a print out on Friday if you are concerned about what assignments are
missing, I plan to update grades every Thursday night and give printouts on
Friday (after the first 6 weeks).
Parent Signature
__________________________ Student
Signature _____________________________