Exploring Computer Science Mrs. Taylor

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Course Objective: This course is designed to introduce students to the fields of computer science through an exploration of engaging and accessible topics. This course is designed to introduce students to the fields of computer science through an exploration of engaging and accessible topics. The goal is to develop computational thinking practices of algorithm development, problem solving and programming. The goal is to develop computational thinking practices of algorithm development, problem solving and programming.

OBJECTIVE The objective of this course is to give students experience in Keyboarding Skills, Computer Operating Systems, Document- Processing Skills, Spreadsheet, Ethics as it relates to computer technology, Internet, , and PowerPoint. The objective of this course is to give students experience in Keyboarding Skills, Computer Operating Systems, Document- Processing Skills, Spreadsheet, Ethics as it relates to computer technology, Internet, , and PowerPoint.

Project Skills gained will be demonstrated by creating a projects and sharing your ideas with a learning community. Skills gained will be demonstrated by creating a projects and sharing your ideas with a learning community.

Testing There will be a State Competency Exam given at the end of the semester to all students. There will be a State Competency Exam given at the end of the semester to all students. In addition to the State Competency Exam, there are two other exams that students have the option of taking. In addition to the State Competency Exam, there are two other exams that students have the option of taking. MOS Word & PowerPoint MOS Word & PowerPoint The second exam is the IC3 exam issued through Certiport. This exam consists of 3 parts and by passing the exam students will be “Certified” in Key Applications, Computing Fundamentals, and Living Online. The second exam is the IC3 exam issued through Certiport. This exam consists of 3 parts and by passing the exam students will be “Certified” in Key Applications, Computing Fundamentals, and Living Online.

Requirements/Responsibilites Students will be monitored on their INTERNET use through our school, the district office, and SEDC. No student will be permitted to use any Internet feature, which has not been discussed, and/or assigned in class, I.e chat room’s, games, etc. No student will be given access to the INTERNET without having first completed the Acceptable Use Policy of the Iron County School District. No student will be given access to the INTERNET without having first completed the Acceptable Use Policy of the Iron County School District.

Requirements/Responsibilities Each student will be issued a password. Do Not Share with anyone. Each student will be issued a password. Do Not Share with anyone. Students are responsible for keeping passwords secure. Students are responsible for keeping passwords secure. WHY? WHY?

Even More Requirements/Responsibilities Students will be given an e- mail account. Students will be given an e- mail account. Must follow guidelines. Must follow guidelines. Only to be used when all other work is completed. Only to be used when all other work is completed. No profane or vulgar messages are allowed either by you sending them or you receiving them from others. No profane or vulgar messages are allowed either by you sending them or you receiving them from others. Each student is expected to contribute to a quiet and productive classroom atmosphere, to respect the property of others, to participate in and listen to class discussions conducted by the instructor, to turn in assigned work and tests on time, and to show cooperation and understanding in working with his/her fellow students and the instructor.

Consequences With Internet If you are on the internet at an inappropriate time the consequences will be as follows 1 st Offense – Warning 2nd Offense – Internet privileges taken for one week. 3rd Offense – Internet privileges taken for the rest of the term. (Be Aware: This will affect you in other classes.) I’m officer Technoweenie. I’ll be watching your computer screeny.

Requirements/Responsibilities Each student is expected to bring with him/her all materials necessary for class participation. Please pen/pencil to class daily. Each student is expected to bring with him/her all materials necessary for class participation. Please pen/pencil to class daily. Each student is required to be working on the assigned tasks during the class period. Should a student be absent, the work must be handed in within TWO WEEKS of the time given. Late work will NOT be accepted for the whole term the last week of the term.

Expectations Make every effort to provide students with worthwhile and interesting learning experiences designed to develop skills in utilizing the Internet. Make every effort to provide students with worthwhile and interesting learning experiences designed to develop skills in utilizing the Internet.

Expectations Come to class on time-prepared to work. Come to class on time-prepared to work. Show respect for the teacher, classmates, and school property Show respect for the teacher, classmates, and school property Be on task the entire class period Be on task the entire class period Complete assignments on time Complete assignments on time Participate in all class activities Participate in all class activities

HOMEWORK Take Home Course Disclosure and Have Signed. Take Home Course Disclosure and Have Signed. Bring student ID with Internet Sticker for pass off. Cannot use Internet until I see it. Bring student ID with Internet Sticker for pass off. Cannot use Internet until I see it. BRING BACK NEXT CLASS PERIOD!!! BRING BACK NEXT CLASS PERIOD!!!