Welcome to Welcome to Computer Applications IComputer Applications I

Mr. OsmerMr. OsmerBuhach Colony High School Buhach Colony High School

Fall 2015-2016Fall 2015-2016

17 August 201517 August 2015Today’s ObjectivesToday’s Objectives

Roll and seating chart Go over class rules/PowerPoint presentation Review TSMP/SSMP form and Procedures Log on procedures: your student number and

THUNDER Set up Typing club account Ice Breaker: Two truths and a lie – EVERYONE

PARTICIPATES Pages 2-3, proper technique and home row keys

Computer Applications I Computer Applications I Microsoft Office•Microsoft Word•Microsoft Excel•Microsoft Publisher•Microsoft PowerPoint

•MLA Format•Reports•Office Memos•Business Letters•Resumes•Tables•Keyboarding Skills•Communication Skills•Speed & Accuracy•Typing Lessons (100)

Grading:•Proper Typing Technique•Skill Building•Timed Writings•Production

•Alphabetic Keyboard•Numeric Keyboard•Numeric Keypad

Google•Docs•Spreadsheet•Presentation

Class RulesClass Rules1. No socializing during instruction.

2. Bring materials everyday.

3. No food, drink

4. No electronics in class.

5. Show respect to me and other students.

6. Stick to the daily routine.

7. Do ALL the class work in the order given.

8. Stay at your work stations until I excuse you.

9. Use proper technique at all times

CELL PHONES & CELL PHONES & ELECTRONICSELECTRONICS

Cell phones: Students must not abuse the use of cell phones in class. Ringtones must be turned off in class and, if on, cell phones must be in vibrate mode. Students must not engage in text messaging in the classroom. Students must not engage in social networking in the classroom. Students who create disturbance with ringing cell phones or text messaging, consider this your warning and know that phones will be confiscated if it occurs. Students will not be allowed to listen to music in class.

Class RulesClass Rules

EQUIPMENT: Classroom equipment will be respected at all

times. You will treat the computer equipment as if it

were your own at home. Any damage or vandalism must be brought to

the teacher’s attention immediately or you may be held responsible when the next class arrives.

Straighten up you work station at the end of each period.

ATTENDANCEATTENDANCE

Attend Class EVERY DAY. All work is done in class.

If you are absent, it is up to you to get make up work.

If you miss a day, you miss a lot.For every day you miss you will loose 5

points until you make up that day’s skill building.

TARDIESTARDIES

You must be at your workstation when the tardy bell rings.

Review the Tardy Policy in your agenda.Tardy Policy will be strictly enforced!

SUPPLIESSUPPLIES

You will need a pen or pencil, your student ID card and your agenda every day.

Consult your agenda for the policy should you not bring your agenda every day.

OUTSIDE PASSESOUTSIDE PASSESYou can use up to 3 passes per semester.To use a pass you need to have your agenda.After the third one you will lose 5 points off of your

skill building grade until you make it up.Use your passing periods wisely for your personal

needs, not your social needs.Abuse of passes will be referred to Associate

Principle

FOODFOOD

NO foodNO candyNO drinks

Absolutely NO food, candy or drink is allowed in this class or any other computer lab on campus or the District.

DAILY ROUTINEDAILY ROUTINE Log onto computer and Typing Programs Write the daily assignment in your agenda. Review the day’s schedule together Start the daily warm up. Follow the daily schedule on the board, in order. You are to stay in your seat the entire class period

unless you are picking up work from the printer. Students will behave with respectful manners at

all times. We will treat each other with respect. We will conduct every class in a BUSINESS LIKE

ATMOSPHERE.

Class workClass work

Be proud of your work. Turn in only quality work. All work turned in requires heading with your

name, your teacher’s name, date, assignment and class period.

Any cheating on any assignment will result in a zero for that assignment, a referral to the Associate Principle, your parents contacted, and a “U” for your citizenship grade.

HALL/RESTROOM POLICYHALL/RESTROOM POLICY

You MUST have your agenda.You will fill out the Passport, I will sign it.You may use your Passport 3 times per semester.Deal with your personal needs BEFORE class

starts.Passes should be for emergencies only.

GRADING SCALEGRADING SCALE

Semester One/First Quarter

Technique 25%

Timed Writings 25% Skill Building 25%

Production 25%

GRADING SCALEGRADING SCALE

Semester one/ Second Quarter

Technique 25%Timed Writings 25%Skill Building 25%Production 25%

GRADING SCALEGRADING SCALE

Semester Two/Third Quarter

Production 30% Technique 10%Timed Writings 30% Skill Building 30%

GRADING SCALEGRADING SCALE

Semester Two/Fourth Quarter

Production 30%Technique 10% Timed Writings 30% Skill Building 30%

TECHNIQUE EVALUATIONTECHNIQUE EVALUATION Eyes on copy Correct posture Proper keyboarding technique

– Home key positioning– Fingers curved– Snappy keystroke– Hands in proper position– Quiet arms and hands– Concentration Proper Technique will always be used while in this

class.

SKILL BUILDING GRADESKILL BUILDING GRADE

Daily drills, lessons and practiceRegular attendanceStaying on taskFollowing instructions

COMPUTER APPLICATIONSCOMPUTER APPLICATIONSTIMED WRITING SCALETIMED WRITING SCALE

(Net Words Per Minute = Minus 1 WPM Per Error)

SEMESTER ONE 

First Quarter (1 min) Second Quarter (3 min)(2 Errors max) (6 Errors Max) 27+ = A 32+ = A25-26 = A- 30-31 = A-23-24 = B+ 28-29 = B+21-22 = B 26-27 = B19-20 = B- 24-25 = B-17-18 = C+ 22-23 = C+15-16 = C 19-21 = C13-14 = C- 17-18 = C-11-12 = D+ 15-16 = D+10 = D 13-14 = D9 = D- 12 = D-8 or less =F 11 or less =F

COMPUTER APPLICATIONSCOMPUTER APPLICATIONSTIMED WRITING SCALETIMED WRITING SCALE

SEMESTER TWO

Third Quarter (5 min) Fourth Quarter (5 min)(10 Errors max) (5 Errors max, correction on) 38+ = A 46+ = A36-37 = A- 43-45 = A-34-35 = B+ 41-42 = B+32-33 = B 39-40 = B30-31 = B- 35-38 = B-27-29 = C+ 33-34 = C+25-26 = C 31-32 = C23-34 = C- 28-30 = C-21-22 = D+ 25-27 = D+18-20 = D 22-24 = D16-17 = D- 19-21 = D- or less = F 18 or less = F

HELPFUL HINTSHELPFUL HINTS

Have a good attitude Be open to learning a new skill Don’t be absent Stay busy Ask and answer questions Be on your best behavior at all times, especially

when another adult comes in to observe our class Don’t get frustrated Enjoy the class

Let’s enjoy Computer Applications-- (should be an easy A) and have a great year learning new skills that you will use the rest of your life.