Computer APPLICATIONS I

PLAN OF STUDY/SYLLABUS

TEACHER: MRS. LIEBL

Instructor E-mail: jacque.liebl@k12.sd.us

Instructor Website: http://jl021.k12.sd.us

Computer Applications Standards

 

Course Description:

This course provides an overview of computer applications including a brief introduction to computer concepts, Web searching, online web applications, Google programs, Breakout EDU boxes, Web literacy, programming (coding), Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office.

This course introduces the student to basic computer skills. This course fulfills the requirement of a one-half computer science credit. The students will be using school issued laptop computers. Each student is responsible for bringing their computer to class every day. The laptops are currently running Windows 10 (operating  system) and using the Microsoft Office 2013 software. Students will master the concepts of Windows 10, Microsoft Office applications and Google Applications. Students will also have access to the Internet and electronic mail. Students will work with various online applications. Students will also study information needed to purchase a computer system and components.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Develop student understanding of the effects of computers on society.

2. To provide training in the operation of a computer in a networked, Windows-based environment.

3. To provide basic knowledge in Windows 10 operating system, Microsoft Office 2013 and Google applications software.

4. Provide insight into software and hardware choices.

5. Provide adequate detail about the Internet and the World Wide Web.

6. Develop keyboarding, file management, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, programming, Internet browser, and email skills.

 

TextbookS:

Text: Using Google Apps, 2014

 

 

COURSE CONTENT/OUTLINE:

Internet In The Classroom Applications:

Google Applications

Computer Concepts

Purchasing a Computer

Windows Basics

Review Microsoft Office 2013 Basics and the Internet

Online applications

Breakout EDU

 

MATERIAL COVERED/TIME FRAME:

Computer Concepts

Windows Basics

Purchasing a Computer/Online Purchasing

Computer basics--parts of the computer, history, future, etc..

Cybersecuirty

Concepts for MS Office Programs

Microsoft Office 2013 Basics and the Internet

Python Programming

Coding--online activities

Internet--Internet ethics and AUP agreement, search engines, email

Internet searching, Internet literacy

Various labs and projects

Graphic design projects

Working with various Google applications

Breakout EDU

 

 

Using Google Apps:

Unit 3 Google Drive Apps

Chapter 8 Google Drive List

Chapter 9 Google Docs

Chapter 10 Google Sheets

Chapter 11 Google Slides

Chapter 12 Google Forms

IF time allows: Unit 5 Other Google Tools

Chapter 16 Google Photos

Chapter 17 Google Maps

Chapter 21 Google Earth

Chapter 22 Google SketchUp

 

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:

This is a hands-on course where each student will be at a computer. The teacher will review the material with the student. The teacher is a facilitator of learning. Students will learn by doing. Students will be working in a self-paced environment to assure each student has mastered the material presented.

**Please note that if you are Late or Absent: It is your responsibility to get the assignment information should you miss class or be late.

 

Cheating Policy

Students are expected to uphold the school’s standard of conduct relating to academic honesty. Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the academic work they submit. The guiding principle of academic integrity shall be that a student's submitted work; examinations, reports, and projects must be that of the student's own work.

For this class, it is permissible to assist classmates in general discussions of computing techniques. General advice and interaction are encouraged. Each person, however, must develop his or her own solutions to the assigned projects, assignments, and tasks. In other words, students may not "work together" on graded assignments. Such collaboration constitutes cheating. A student may not use or copy (by any means) another's work (or portions of it) and represent it as his/her own. Students are expected to use the Share File on the computer network for their own use. Students may not copy files from other students. If you need help on an assignment, contact your instructor, not other classmates. Cheating grades will be shown on campus grade book.

 

STUDENT ASSESSMENT:

Students will complete various learning activities.

Students will complete lab projects, tests, quizzes, activities, worksheets, etc…

 

LATE WORK:

The teacher will inform students when assignment/homework is to be completed. All work will be due the next day unless teacher decides otherwise. All work is due at the beginning of class.

 

Consequences for late work:

Late work 1st day

-5 points deducted from assignment

Late work 2nd day

-10 points deducted from assignment

Late work 3rd day

-15 points deducted from assignment

Late work after 3rd day

NO CREDIT

Example: Chapter 1 worksheet assignment is due on Tuesday. You come to class and do not have your assignment completed at the beginning of class on Tuesday (-5 points deducted), you come to class on Wednesday and still no assignment completed (-10 points deducted), you come to class on Thursday and assignment still not handed in (-15 points deducted), and on Friday if you completed the assignment you still won’t get credit and if you still haven’t done the assignment, no (ZERO) points awarded and your grade will show a late and a missing grade. Please complete work on time or suffer the consequences.

My best advice would be to get work done on time. Take responsibility for your grades!

Late work and missing work grades will show on the campus grade book.

 

GRADING:

Students will be graded by using the point method. Each assignment is worth different points. Daily work is worth up to 100 points. Quizzes/Projects range from 10-200 points. Tests range from 40-200 points. Tests will usually consist of lab and written tests.

· Tests=40% of final grade

· Quizzes/Projects=40% of final grade

· Daily work (worksheets, end of lesson lab work, etc.)=20% of final grade

· Semester test counts 10% of final grade

· Reminder about the weighted grading, if you don’t do so well on one area (test or quiz or daily work), that will show up on your overall grade. For example, you may do well on tests and daily work and you fail 3 out of 10 quizzes, your grade will reflect that. Don’t assume what your grade is, look it up on DDN Campus.

· Example of how grades are figured using weighted grades:

· Test grades (your pts./total pts): 10/15, 20/30, 40/50=70/95=74%=D

· Quiz grades (your pts./total pts): 0/10, 2/10, 8/10=10/30=33%=F

· Daily work (your pts./total pts): 8/10, 30/40, 23/25=61/75=81%=C

· The below figures shows how to find your overall grade.

· Test totals 74% X 40%=.30

· Quiz totals 33% X 40%=.13

· Daily totals 81% X 20%=.16

· Total up these points=.59 or 59%=F=Overall Grade

 

Grading Scale:

Letter Grade Percentage

A 100-93

B 92-86

C 85-78

D 77-70

F 69 & below

*The teacher will also use a rubric grading sheet for different projects. Rubrics are a method of grading. Rubrics will be listed on the teacher web site or emailed to student.

 

STUDENT SUPPLIES NEEDED:

The following items you may need: computer, textbook, pen/pencil

 

TEACHER EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENT:

CLASS RULES:

 

HAVE A GREAT YEAR AT MENNO HIGH SCHOOL!