6 th Grade Welcome to Computers with Ms. Fike

Please bring 2 pencils to leave in my room. I will use them to provide you with something to write with when you need it in class. I will also provide any other materials you need. The only item you need to bring everyday is your AGENDA! Supplies You Don’t Need Much

COMPUTERSCHAIRS ACCESSORIES New Stuff You Break It... You Buy It! You are responsible for your workstation...

Every day you should check your workstation to make sure everything is in good, working condition. If something is wrong, tell me immediately or you will be held responsible! Equipment MOUSE CPU MONITOR BOOKSTAND MOUSE PAD HEADPHONES CHAIR KEYBOARD AND COVER

NO Chairs SPINNING BOUNCING UP AND DOWN TOUCHING OTHER’S CHAIRS ROLLING AROUND ROOM If you break the rules you will lose your nice chair for 5 days! You will be given a regular chair, if you lean back in it, you get no chair!

Read ‘em Remember ‘em Follow ‘em Character Rules to live by at least in this class!

RULES RULES RULES Respect Listen Carefully

Responsibility Follow Directions RULES RULES RULES

Consideration RULES RULES RULES Work Quietly

Kindness Respect Others Be kind with your words and actions RULES RULESRULES

RULES RULES RULES Value Respect School & Personal Property

RULES RULES RULES Choices No Gum, Suckers Food or Drink

RULESRULES RULES Attitude Have a POSITIVE Attitude

Five Types of Grades: Keyboarding Participation Daily Work Projects Quizzes/Tests 3 in a 9-weeks Grading Speed Vocabulary Tests Technique Participation Quizzes Accuracy Progress Work Sheets Projects

Software What You’ll Be Learning Word Processing Paint Internet Publisher Keyboarding PowerPoint

Speed 20 WAM Touch Typing Keyboarding Typing Fingers Keyboard Covers Keyboarding Technique 90% Accuracy

Copy into Other Programs Post Picture to the Internet Paint Learn how to use tools Paint Picture Contest Skills learned in Paint transfer to other software programs Set as Background

Stories Journals Font Bold Underline Word Processing Basic Tools in Microsoft Word Compose at the Computer Practice Keyboarding skills Insert Clip Art

Program used to create cards, flyers, signs, etc. Learn basic design concepts: layout, color, clip art, etc. Greeting Cards Calendar Publisher Door Signs

PowerPoint Presentation Software Create slides using basic tools Career PowerPoint Project Graphic Design Animation Multimedia

All computers have Access Structured Internet Assignments Learn to Search Successfully Internet Safety Internet Explorer Internet Educational & Entertainment Sites

As you can see, it is going to be a busy 9- weeks. You are going to learn a lot and I am looking forward to getting to know you all. Knowledge Power Point Keyboarding Paint Word Processing Internet Publisher

Attitude Value Respect Consideration Please remember, there is one thing you have control of that can make all the difference... Responsibility Kindness Character

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