Integrated Computer Applications Mrs. Amanda Brunner

Who Am I? Wife and Mother Ryan 7 and Adam 3 2nd year at Hudson, 13th year teaching Education Kent State University BS in Education, 7-12 Integrated Mathematics NOVA Southeastern University Masters MATL K-12 Technology Integration

Goals of the Class Provide students with a general understanding of the technological world around them that they use today and will use in their future. Computer Science classes are required for Business majors at many universities

Course Content Windows 7 Office 2010 Google Docs Financial Literacy Word Excel PowerPoint Publisher Google Docs Financial Literacy

Windows 7 Computer concepts File Management Internet search techniques Creating files Organizing files Computer window Internet search techniques

Microsoft Word Units covered: Templates Research papers Resumes Flyers Research papers MLA style Tables, tabs, indents Editing techniques

Excel Design & create spreadsheets Format & edit Formulas & functions Absolute & relative references Create charts & graphs

PowerPoint 2010 Presentation software Features: Present to class Design tips Original backgrounds Hyperlinks Animated text Sound & Podcast Original video Present to class

Publisher Flyer Brochure Newsletter

Google Docs Google Sites Cloud computing Creating a website E-portfolio

Financial Literacy Budget Insurance Credit Cards Investing Auto Health Renter’s Credit Cards Investing

Class Policies Bring materials daily Do own work No cellphones Folder with pockets Pen or pencil Do own work No cellphones No food or drinks at the workstation

Attendance If absent make up time is available before school after school Explorer period make arrangements with Mrs. Brunner

Tardy Policy Tardies (as outlined in the HHS Student Handbook) 1st - warning 2nd and 3rd – detention with me 4th – referral to Unit Principal

Grading Policies Summative 70% Formative 30% Projects/Tests completed at the end of units Formative 30% Small labs/projects, classwork and participation

Questions? Contact me: Before school After school School phone extension 4247 School e-mail: brunnera@hudson.k12.oh.us

Thank you for coming and I am looking forward to working with and getting to know your children!