Principles of Information Technology B. Killion-Procida Lanier High School Student and Parent/Guardian Signatures at end of syllabus are required, before student will be allowed to use a classroom computer.

What you will learn & essential questions: Word Processing Presentations Spreadsheets Databases Desktop Publishing Computer Hardware Keyboarding & 10-Key Speed/Accuracy Improvement Telecommunications Workplace Skills Technology Trends How does technology affect your daily life? What computer skills are necessary in today’s workplace? What knowledge is needed to intelligently purchase a personal computer system? 8/20/2013, B. Killion-Procida Principles of Information Technology

What you will use: Dreamweaver CS4 MicroType 4.0 Windows 7 Microsoft Office 2010 Word Excel PowerPoint Publisher Dreamweaver CS4 MicroType 4.0 OPAC & InDemand Certification Systems AtomicLearning.com Shared network drive S:\Apps\B Killion-Procida Online resources Internet 8/20/2013, B. Killion-Procida Principles of Information Technology

Supplies One 1-inch (1”) three-ring binder with front and back pockets (used ones are available) 10 dividers Pencil in binder front pocket always 40 sheets blank notebook paper behind last divider in binder 8/20/2013, B. Killion-Procida Principles of Information Technology

Classroom Policies and Procedures Attendance >4 absences = NC each semester must be here to learn and not get behind in this hands-on class Makeup work is due before the next class meeting (student & parent/guardian are responsible for this), or you will be behind Attend tutoring with me the day you return to school, see posted grades & lessons Classroom Policies and Procedures Get supplies needed for the day Log on and begin bell work Submit work to class tray provided Participate 100% and more Be responsible for hardware, including cables, mice, troubleshooting... Respect each other’s personal space Allow the teacher to teach and all students to learn 8/20/2013, B. Killion-Procida Principles of Information Technology

Class Rules Follow all Lanier & AISD Policies: Dress Code, Tardy Policy, Computer Use, etc. (violation of policies, vandalism, or inappropriate use of computers will result in revocation of computer privileges) Cell phones… must not be visible & must be powered OFF (not vibrate…)* MP3 players, personal headphones/earphones, etc. are not allowed* DVDs, flash drives, etc. may not enter, nor leave the lab* The internet may not be used for personal nor recreational use No downloading of any kind No gum, candy, food, drinks, personal grooming* Respect each other, no profanity, etc. Stay in your seat, unless the teacher gives you permission to rise Hall passes -- 2 per 6 weeks, expire each 6 weeks * Violation will result in confiscation 8/20/2013, B. Killion-Procida Principles of Information Technology

Grade Distribution Projects (5+ multiplier points each) Daily Work, Participation and Homework (3+ multiplier points each) Tests (2+ multiplier points each) 8/20/2013, B. Killion-Procida Principles of Information Technology

Grade Deductions Errors = up to -10 pts each Cheating = Both get Zeros, even if one says he/she didn’t know Late work: 3 calendar school days allowed by Lanier 80 will be the highest grade for perfect late work Deductions for errors are taken from the 80. Zero will be the grade, if not submitted within 3 calendar school days of original due date Must be completed during tutoring, with the teacher 8/20/2013, B. Killion-Procida Principles of Information Technology

Tutoring & Makeup Work Tutoring, makeup/late work hours will be: Tuesday-Friday, from 8:30-8:55 a.m. If I have a morning meeting, tutoring will be offered from 4:30-5:00 that afternoon. Students needing help should attend tutoring within 2 calendar school days of not understanding and must attend before the start of a major culminative project. Once a project is assigned, tutoring on the related skills & concepts will not be provided. If the student misses class for any reason, it is the student’s immediate responsibility to make work up before the next class at 8:30 am with the teacher. Otherwise, you will be behind. Make-up work: one calendar school day for each day missed to make up work for full credit (no deductions)--after that, it becomes late work (80 max, 3 days). Any allowed makeup or late work must be in by the last Wednesday of the 6 weeks, regardless. No extensions. 8/20/2013, B. Killion-Procida Principles of Information Technology

Shutdown Procedures Save your work !!! Properly exit all programs to the desktop Log off at the desktop, when instructed, at the 2-minute warning by the teacher (not early) Clean up your station/Recycle (no basketball) Turn in work, put work in binder rings, in order Return Binders/Books, when instructed, in the last 2 minutes of class Push chairs in, stay away from door area until bell rings Carefully walk between computer rows, avoid cables, keep classroom door closed until bell rings 8/20/2013, B. Killion-Procida Principles of Information Technology

Equipment Care Properly exit software Use only the software programs assigned No downloading nor file sharing or copying of any kind No gum, candy, food, drinks, personal grooming Carefully walk between computer rows, avoid cables, take care of furniture Be responsible with hardware, including PC, cables, mice, keyboard, monitor, headphones, DVD drive, USB Ports… See teacher for Adding/Finding printer paper Save every 5 to 10 minutes! 8/20/2013, B. Killion-Procida Principles of Information Technology

Course Time Line (assessments given for each unit) 1st Six Weeks Keyboarding review and skill building Hardware, PowerPoint Basics, Using the Internet, File Folder Structure & Management, Web Page Basics, Word Intro 2nd & 3rd Six Weeks Microsoft Word & Desktop Publishing skills and documents 4th & 5th Six Weeks 10-Key review and skill building Microsoft Excel skills and documents 6th Six Weeks Certifications (Web Page Design, if time) Intermediate PowerPoint skills Integration of skills learned 8/20/2013, B. Killion-Procida Principles of Information Technology

_______________________________________ __________________ I have read the course syllabus for Principles of Information Technology. I understand it and agree to follow it , as well as the AISD Technology Acceptable Use and Electronic Communications Policies http://www.austinisd.org/inside/technology/aup.phtml All data saved on AISD computers and networks is the property of AISD. _______________________________________ __________________ Student Signature Date Student’s Printed Name Class Period Student’s email address __________________________________   Phone numbers where student can be reached: cellular ________________________ home __________________________ 8/20/2013, B. Killion-Procida Principles of Information Technology

_______________________________________ __________________ I have read the course syllabus for Principles of Information Technology. I understand it and agree to support my child (or relative…) in following it, as well as the AISD Technology Acceptable Use and Electronic Communications Policies http://www.austinisd.org/inside/technology/aup.phtml All data saved on AISD computers and networks is the property of AISD. _______________________________________ __________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date Parent’s email address __________________________________   Phone numbers where parent(s) can be reached during school hours: work __________________________ cellular ________________________ home __________________________ 8/20/2013, B. Killion-Procida Principles of Information Technology

Teacher Information (for parent to tear off & keep) Email address: bkillion@austinisd.org Phone number: 841-2519, leave message, if no answer Your child’s grades and attendance: www.gradespeed.austinisd.org Conference Times: 3:00 – 4:00 pm, Tuesday & Thursday Student and Parent/Guardian Signatures are required, before student will be allowed to use a classroom computer. 8/20/2013, B. Killion-Procida Principles of Information Technology