Welcome to Computer Technology

Your Teacher Mrs. Julie Thorngren

What we cover in this class – (State Standards) Technology Operations and Concepts Key Applications Word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software Communication Networks and the Internet Electronic Communication & Collaboration Impact of computing & the Internet on society Course Integrated Project

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS Jobs requirin g IT skills (%) US Bureau of Labor Statistics More than 50% of today’s jobs require some technology skills, and experts say that percentage will increase to 77% in the next decade

In a Nutshell (will be creating electronic folders) Warm-ups Computer Basics Electronic Communication Ethics Internet Word Processing Presentations Spreadsheets Multimedia Databases

Grading This class is a graduation requirement! Most of your grade will be earned by completing work done during class. Grading scale A= A- =90-93 B+ =87-89 B= B- =80-82 C+ =77-79 C= C- =70-72 D+ =67-69 D= D- =60-62 F = 59 & below

State Competency Testing Must pass with 80% or higher on test to receive a certificate.

Cross Curricular Assignment Use MS Word, MS Excel, or MS PowerPoint to complete a cross curricular project during the semester in which you are enrolled in the Computer Technology course. I will assign this the 2 nd /4 th term but be aware so you can start working on the project.

Missed/Late Work and Extra Credit All assignments (with the exception of cross- curricular assignment) will be completed during class time (if you do not finish in class, you may need to take it home). THERE IS SOME WORK THAT CANNOT BE MADE UP IF YOU ARE ABSENT! It is your responsibility to get work if you are absent. Check my blog regularly. Work needs to be turned in on time and definitely before the final due date. Some extra credit may be given – but all other work must be completed first.

Warm-ups * 1/3 Term: Flash Cards – type one page daily *2/4 Term: Vocabulary Words

Citizenship Grades Citizenship grades will be determined by your attendance and behavior in class. Citizenship Grade Tardies AND Truancies Behavior Problems H – Honor – 1 tardyNone S – Satisfactory – 3 tardiesMinor N – Needs Improvement – 5 tardies or 1 truancy Major U – Unsatisfactory tardies or 2+ truancies Significant

Citizenship Behavior that will lower your citizenship grade: CHEATING Disrespectful toward teacher and/or other students. Inappropriate Language Damaging computers/equipment Food or drink around computers Using electronic devices (cell phones, MP3 players, CD players, etc.) Violating Weber School District AUP

Expectations Be Respectful: Of yourself Of others Of the building and property Be Responsible: For your learning For your behavior Be Cooperative: By obeying rules By following instructions promptly By helping others A positive attitude is the key to your success at Snowcrest Junior High School!!!

Just a few more things - Lifesavers - Hall Pass, Excuse a Tardy, or Extra Credit (3 per term) Better Choices Sheet, Apology Sheet, Number paper Seating Chart How to... Questions???