1. 7th/8th Grade Computer Applications & Keyboarding
Ms. Bloodworth – Room 502

2. How Did You Spend the Summer?

3. These are the ONLY objects allowed on desk.
Materials
USB
Flash Drive
Earbuds/ Headphones
Composition
book
Mechanical Pencil(s)
(Optional)
These are the ONLY objects allowed on desk.

4. Computer Lab Rules
Be Respectful - Use good manners at all times - Treat others as you wish to be treated - Leave your work space the way you found it
Be Responsible - Show up on time - Stay on task - Always do your best work
Be Resourceful - Bring your solution with your problem - Use materials before asking questions - Learn to ask for what you need

5. Daily Procedures
Leave EVERYTHING except your flash drive, comp book, pencil & headphones in the cubbies.
Get straight to work on keyboarding!
Bathroom BREAKS on request
Hall pass is required to leave the room
I will dismiss, NOT THE BELL

6. Computer Applications
Curriculum
Computer Applications is a 36 week course of study that will give students a solid practice of keyboarding and introduction to, Google Apps, Microsoft Office productivity tools, basic digital design, basic visual coding, and current computer technologies.

7. Keyboarding Review/Practice
Touch Typing -Daily learning & practice -Goal is 40 wpm with 90% accuracy

8. Internet Safety & Netiquette

9. Computer Terminology

10. Internet Research & Productivity

11. Introduction to Google Drive

12. Introduction to Word Processing

13. Introduction to Digital Design & Publication

14. Spreadsheet Introduction and Development

15. Current Technologies

16. Grading
Grades are weighted. This means that different items make up different parts of your overall grade as follows:
………………………………….50%
……………………………..…………….20%
……………………………………………….30%
Integrated Projects
Keyboarding
Quiz/Test

17. Emergency Procedures Fire alarm (or drill)
Severe weather alert (or drill)
Lockdown
Emergency procedures are designed to KEEP YOU SAFE in the event of an emergency while you are in school.
Horseplay, unnecessary chatter, or any failure to follow instructions/procedures during an emergency may result in injury to you or your classmates.
You are expected to conduct yourselves during drills in EXACTLY the same manner as if the emergency were real.

18. Fire Alarm (or Drill) DO NOT RUN.
Exit through the BACK doors in an orderly fashion.
Walk calmly to our assembly area – across the lawn to the corner of the lawn & parking lot.
Remain standing and quiet
Listen & respond to the roll call
Stay in place and follow instructions.

19. Severe Weather (or Drill)
DO NOT RUN.
Proceed in an orderly fashion to the entry hallway of the lab.
Sit with your back against the wall, legs crossed (“Indian style” or knees pulled up to chest).
Put your head down and cover your head with your arms.
Remain quiet for further instructions.

20. Lockdown
IMMEDIATE SILENCE!
Person NEAREST hallway door, RUN and lock the deadbolt.
All others go quickly and quietly to the OFFICE.
Sit on the floor and remain SILENT for further instructions.
DO NOT RESPOND to any sounds outside the class or building.
Lockdowns may be conducted for drill, actual threats, and/or for police searches.