Orientation to Technology
This class is just what it sounds like: an orientation to many different kinds of technology. It is a semester-long course that will focus on developing and/or expanding on proper digital management skills through the use of Google Classroom. The SAM Cengage website will be utilized to implement Microsoft Office 2016 programs to format documents such as letters, MLA-style research papers, emails, spreadsheets, charts, brochures, and newsletters. You will become acclimated with Windows 10 and learn how to safely utilize the internet, email, and other programs, such as Xello, to complete interest and abilities inventories, research occupations and colleges, and prepare a four-year high school plan. You will also be educated in Netiquette, capturing screens, and learn how to use time management/organization effectively in the educational environment. Attendance Policy 7 Day Max Attendance Policy Unexcused Absences = Zero in the Gradebook Makeup Work Due w/in 2 Days of an Excused Absence Complete Late Work Submission Form Department Grading Policy Classwork = 50% SAM Exams = 30% Lab (SAM Trainings) = 10% Participation = 10% BYOD Policy Students must obtain teacher permission before using personal electronic devices/headphones during classroom time. Teacher permission will only be granted if the student is receiving a C or better, has no missing assignments, and the teacher is not giving instructions. Student use of personal electronic devices must support the instructional activities currently occurring in the instructional environment. Students must turn off and put away personal electronic devices at any time when requested by a teacher/staff member. The use of headphones will NOT take away from work time. This includes warm up time and any other instructional time. Students should be aware that their use of the electronic devices should not cause distraction for others in the classroom. Therefore, audio must be muted and headphones may not be used during instructional time. Listening to music, watching videos, using the internet, etc is a privilege, not a right. If at any point this becomes a distraction to the learning environment, the privilege will be taken away. Failure to abide by these policies can result in: Loss of privilege for the remainder of class period Loss of privilege for the remainder of week Loss of privilege for the remainder of term Loss of privilege for the remainder of semester These policies can be amended as needed by the teacher. |
Daily Instructions - See Google Classroom |