COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I

Course Syllabus

Mr. Todd Cumming

 

 

MAJOR COURSE GOALS

 

Students will...

·        demonstrate computer literacy.

·        demonstrate competency in keyboarding.

·        recognize and examine societal implications of computer uses.

·        be able to use the computer as a word processing and graphics tool.

 

 

TEXT

 

             A variety of work packets, resource materials and handouts will be utilized.

 

 

MATERIALS NEEDED

 

            Planner, textbook, pencil/pen (blue or black), folder and paper.

 

CLASSROOM RULES

 

 

            Student handbook rules will be enforced (i.e. tardies, absences).

            Gum, candy, food or drink is not allowed in the computer lab.

            Report damaged or missing equipment immediately!

            You are responsible for your work station -- keep it clean!

           

 

GRADING

 

            Classroom assignments, projects, and tests                 80%

            Keyboarding                                                               20%

           

 

 

A=93-100%            Student completes all assignments, demonstrates high effort and is attentive in class.

B=86-92%            Student does above average work, shows good effort and is cooperative in class.

            C=78-85%     Student does average work, shows good effort and is cooperative in class.

D=70-77%            Student does below average work, has few assignments completed, shows little or no effort in class and is uncooperative in class.