Page 001: Technology and Leadership:Syllabus

[Mr. Aguda] - School Year 2008-2009

Welcome to Technology and Leadership!

Can you imagine you life without computers? Probably not. How about the Internet(also known as the “World Wide Web”)? That’s because technology is all around you.You live in a media-oriented, internet-community. This class is designed to help youdiscover the world of technology as well as your potential as a leader. This coursewill challenge you to become professional, tech-savvy individuals.

Topics to be covered

Microsoft Office Suite

Word, Excel, Publisher, FrontPage, PowerPoint

KeyboardingInternet ResearchTech in Your CommunityHow the Computer WorksGraphic Design & Advertising

Materials needed

1 Large College Ruled Notebook

at least 150 pages, college ruled.

PenGlue Stick or StaplerFlash Drive/Data Stick (At least 128MB)

(Purchase at Staples or Best Buy)

Class Routine

What you can expect on a normal day

The Warm-up

is designed to get you ready to learn. Youwill find it on the board or on my blog. You must completeit silently during the

10 Minutes of Digital Zen.

The 411

is a time for class announcements, a review of theclass calendar, and to review the warm-up.3.

Tutorial (AKA “We-do”)

is used to teach you a new skill orprogram. During tutorials, Mr. Aguda will show you step-by-step procedures in completing a task. It’s important tolisten carefully and do what I do.4.

Independent Learning (AKA “You-do”)

is a time used topractice the skills you learned during the

tutorial

. Here, Mr.Aguda can help each of you individually complete the task and create the finished product.5.

The clean-up

is usually 5 minutes before the end of class.Upon Mr. Aguda’s signal, you should begin to pack-up andprepare to leave.6.

The exit slip

is a short review and writing assignment re-quired before you leave.

Projects

are designed to increase your skill in computer applica-tion(s) and to help you discover your talents and interests as aresponsible, computer savvy individual. These will be individualor group based and will be completed during class time or athome.

Technology and Leadership: Animo Justice Charter High School [Mr. Aguda] Syllabus

Class Expectations and Rules

Expectations::

As a student at Animo Jefferson Charter HS, you are ex-pected to live the 5 Mantras. Every student will be:

PromptPreparedParticipatoryPoliteProactive

Classroom Rules::

In addition, students are expected to adhere to Mr.Aguda’s class rules:

on time

Respect

the teacher, your peers, and yourself

Bring

all necessary materials to class daily.

Follow directions

the first time they are given

electronics or food allowed during regular classtime.

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Grading Scale and breakdown

School wide grading scale at Animo JCHS is as follows:Mr. Aguda’s Grading breakdown is as follows