ACADEMIC YEAR 2011-2012

Computer Class
Syllabus

Teacher: E-Mail: eyrodriguez@haugan.aspirail.org Phone: (773) 252-0970 ext. 554 or 555

Syllabus

Overview
The class objective is to provide students with the foundation of computer basics, integrate ways to solve problems, complete projects and creatively extend their abilities.

Materials
Students will be expected to keep all of their classroom assignments until the end of the school year. Although most of the work will be saved on the students profile it is suggested to back up the work on a flash drive. USB Flash drive (2-4 GB) Headphones

Goals
Align with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), the students will be able to use higher-order thinking skills and digital citizenship as critical for students to learn effectively for a lifetime and live productively in our emerging global society. These areas include the ability to: Demonstrate creativity and innovation Communicate and collaborate Conduct research and use information Think critically, solve problems, and make decisions Use technology effectively and productively

Curriculum
6th Grade

Requirements
Students that do well in computer class, and any other class, do their best in all of their works, practice in and out of the classroom the skills learned and ask questions whenever in doubt. In addition students are required to: 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow classroom procedures Complete all classroom assignments, homework, projects. Satisfactorily passes all quizzes and assessments. Comes to class regularly.

Basics of Microsoft Word, Power Point, internet research skills, familiarity with Web 2.0 applications and Internet Safety.
7th Grade

Basics of Microsoft Publisher, Excel, internet research skills and familiarity with Web 2.0 applications.
8th grade

Grade
Students will be evaluated as follow: 20% 10% 20% 20% 30% Class Assignment Homework Quizzes Presentations of Learning Assessments

Basics of Photoshop and familiarity with Web 2.0 applications and internet research skills.

Syllabus