Welcome to Computer Applications!
Instructor contact information:
Mr. Ruelas
Voice Mail: 231-334-3061 x 416
E-Mail: [email protected]
Site: mrruelas.weebly.com
EXPECTATIONS AND GRADING PROCEDURES
Course Description: This course will address student understanding and mastering of: Word Processing, Publishing, Excel, PowerPoint, Movie Maker skills, and use a variety of Web search engines to locate information, and have class forums/chats. In addition, students will refine their keyboarding skills, learn PC computer shortcuts, make practical use of Quick Response codes, create podcasts, develop a personal website, use various web 2.0 tools, and use hyperlinks to design an interactive study guide. 7th grade students will have computer applications five days a week for an eighteen week (semester) period. Since all 7th grade students will possess an iPad, we will also be integrating iPads into our computer application course.
Course Outline/Objectives:
1. Students will show mastery of Word Processing skills by:
a. Successfully show that they can master all the menu and toolbar functions presented during the lesson.
b. Successfully show that they can; create folders, name, save, and close document, save file with a different name, insert and delete text, highlight, copy and move text, check spelling and use undo commands.
c. Successfully show that they can; adjust margins and change line spacing, align text, change paragraph spacing, use hanging indents and default tabs, change type style, insert pictures, use of picture toolbar functions and format feature.
d. Successfully show that they can create/modify headers and footers.
e. Understand and use short cuts. As well as terminology used for Microsoft word and other applications.
2. Students will create in PowerPoint a Jeopardy game that will demonstrate the basics of; inserting a new slide, running a power point, using designs, inserting a chart from excel, using hyperlinks within the document to make it interactive and demonstrate mastery through class presentations and presentation of finished game to the teacher/classroom that it was created for.
3. Use of the internet will be only for class projects. Students will learn how to save pictures from the internet to use in word documents and Weebly. Students will use Picnick.com or other related sites to edit pictures, add effects or text to a picture.
4. Students will plan and create a website using Weebly.
a. Creating PDF documents to be linked to their site
b. Placing images and text to enhance their web pages
c. Understand the rules for copyright laws regarding images and other materials added to the websites
d. Update website as needed
5. Students will create in Microsoft Excel: spreadsheet, for use in their Jeopardy game as well as the family budget. They will be able to change column width, row height, font size and style as well as add color to their project.
6. Students will create a movie using pictures and/or video in Movie Maker. Students will learn how to add music, credits/titles, video transitions and video effects. Students demonstrate mastery through class presentations in front of peers.
Grading Criteria:
· Completion of Assignments/Projects
· Group and Individual Performances
· Pre and Post test
Grading is based on total point system
Politeness Rules:
1. Please raise your hand before talking.
2. Never talk when another student or the teacher is talking.
3. Class disruptions of any kind that prevent others from learning are unacceptable.
4. Treat your-self, the teacher, other students, and materials with respect. Cruel comments, inappropriate jokes, swearing, and improper references are unacceptable.
5. Follow all rules in the Student Handbook.
6. Follow all computer policy and ethic guidelines.
7. Do not bring food, drink or gum to class.
Entering the Room: Please enter the room quietly. Class begins when you enter the room--- immediately log-in and review the day’s activity to quietly get started. All assignments and rubrics will be on Edmodo.
Leaving the Room: The teacher will dismiss the students at the appropriate time, not the bell. Make sure your area is clean and all assignments are submitted or saved. Students are requested to stand by their area until dismissed. Never line up at the door.
Clean-up: Always leave your work area as clean as or cleaner than you found it. Remember to check the following:
1. Are all materials put neatly away? (Flash drives)
2. Are the chairs pushed in?
3. Have you submitted your completed assignment or saved your work?
Absence /Assignments: Students are responsible for all work they miss during an absence. They must review and understand the material that was covered. All assignments are on Edmodo and are handed in using Edmodo. If absent, it is essential that students make up all work, outside of class time, due to the fact that grading is determined by the amount of successfully completed assignments. Students may need to find time before/after school to come to the computer lab if they do not have access to the software needed at home.
It is the student’s responsibility to find out what was missed while they were absent.
Computer Applications Syllabus
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