Welcome to Computer Applications I Mr. Osmer Buhach Colony High School Fall

17 August 2015 Today’s Objectives Roll and seating chart Go over class rules/PowerPoint presentation Review TSMP/SSMP form and Procedures Log on procedures: your student number and THUNDER Set up Typing club account Ice Breaker: Two truths and a lie – EVERYONE PARTICIPATES Pages 2-3, proper technique and home row keys

Computer Applications I Microsoft Office Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Publisher Microsoft PowerPoint MLA Format Reports Office Memos Business Letters Resumes Tables Keyboarding Skills Communication Skills Speed & Accuracy Typing Lessons (100) Grading: Proper Typing Technique Skill Building Timed Writings Production Alphabetic Keyboard Numeric Keyboard Numeric Keypad Google Docs Spreadsheet Presentation

Class Rules 1. No socializing during instruction. 2. Bring materials everyday. 3. No food, drink 4. No electronics in class. 5. Show respect to me and other students. 6. Stick to the daily routine. 7. Do ALL the class work in the order given. 8. Stay at your work stations until I excuse you. 9. Use proper technique at all times

CELL PHONES & ELECTRONICS Cell phones: Students must not abuse the use of cell phones in class. Ringtones must be turned off in class and, if on, cell phones must be in vibrate mode. Students must not engage in text messaging in the classroom. Students must not engage in social networking in the classroom. Students who create disturbance with ringing cell phones or text messaging, consider this your warning and know that phones will be confiscated if it occurs. Students will not be allowed to listen to music in class.

Class Rules EQUIPMENT: Classroom equipment will be respected at all times. You will treat the computer equipment as if it were your own at home. Any damage or vandalism must be brought to the teacher’s attention immediately or you may be held responsible when the next class arrives. Straighten up you work station at the end of each period.

ATTENDANCE Attend Class EVERY DAY. All work is done in class. If you are absent, it is up to you to get make up work. If you miss a day, you miss a lot. For every day you miss you will loose 5 points until you make up that day’s skill building.

TARDIES You must be at your workstation when the tardy bell rings. Review the Tardy Policy in your agenda. Tardy Policy will be strictly enforced!

SUPPLIES You will need a pen or pencil, your student ID card and your agenda every day. Consult your agenda for the policy should you not bring your agenda every day.

OUTSIDE PASSES You can use up to 3 passes per semester. To use a pass you need to have your agenda. After the third one you will lose 5 points off of your skill building grade until you make it up. Use your passing periods wisely for your personal needs, not your social needs. Abuse of passes will be referred to Associate Principle

FOOD NO food NO candy NO drinks Absolutely NO food, candy or drink is allowed in this class or any other computer lab on campus or the District.

DAILY ROUTINE Log onto computer and Typing Programs Write the daily assignment in your agenda. Review the day’s schedule together Start the daily warm up. Follow the daily schedule on the board, in order. You are to stay in your seat the entire class period unless you are picking up work from the printer. Students will behave with respectful manners at all times. We will treat each other with respect. We will conduct every class in a BUSINESS LIKE ATMOSPHERE.

Class work Be proud of your work. Turn in only quality work. All work turned in requires heading with your name, your teacher’s name, date, assignment and class period. Any cheating on any assignment will result in a zero for that assignment, a referral to the Associate Principle, your parents contacted, and a “U” for your citizenship grade.

HALL/RESTROOM POLICY You MUST have your agenda. You will fill out the Passport, I will sign it. You may use your Passport 3 times per semester. Deal with your personal needs BEFORE class starts. Passes should be for emergencies only.

GRADING SCALE Semester One/First Quarter Technique25% Timed Writings25% Skill Building25% Production25%

GRADING SCALE Semester one/ Second Quarter Technique25% Timed Writings25% Skill Building25% Production25%

GRADING SCALE Semester Two/Third Quarter Production30% Technique10% Timed Writings30% Skill Building30%

GRADING SCALE Semester Two/Fourth Quarter Production30% Technique10% Timed Writings30% Skill Building30%

TECHNIQUE EVALUATION Eyes on copy Correct posture Proper keyboarding technique – Home key positioning – Fingers curved – Snappy keystroke – Hands in proper position – Quiet arms and hands – Concentration  Proper Technique will always be used while in this class.

SKILL BUILDING GRADE Daily drills, lessons and practice Regular attendance Staying on task Following instructions

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TIMED WRITING SCALE (Net Words Per Minute = Minus 1 WPM Per Error) SEMESTER ONE First Quarter (1 min)Second Quarter (3 min) (2 Errors max)(6 Errors Max) 27+= A32+= A 25-26= A-30-31= A = B+28-29= B = B26-27= B 19-20= B-24-25= B = C+22-23= C = C19-21= C 13-14= C-17-18= C = D+15-16= D+ 10= D13-14= D 9= D- 12= D- 8 or less=F11 or less=F

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TIMED WRITING SCALE SEMESTER TWO Third Quarter (5 min)Fourth Quarter (5 min) (10 Errors max)(5 Errors max, correction on) 38+= A46+= A 36-37= A-43-45= A = B+41-42= B = B39-40= B 30-31= B-35-38= B = C+33-34= C = C31-32= C 23-34= C-28-30= C = D+25-27= D = D22-24= D 16-17= D-19-21= D- or less = F18 or less= F

HELPFUL HINTS Have a good attitude Be open to learning a new skill Don’t be absent Stay busy Ask and answer questions Be on your best behavior at all times, especially when another adult comes in to observe our class Don’t get frustrated Enjoy the class

Let’s enjoy Computer Applications-- (should be an easy A) and have a great year learning new skills that you will use the rest of your life.