Jarvis - Computer Applications (Spring)

SYLLABUS

Howard High School

Spring 2012 COURSE SYLLABUS

PROGRAM CONCENTRATION: Business Education & Computer Science CAREER PATHWAY: Computer Applications is a prerequisite for all CTAE Pathways

COURSE TITLE: Computer Applications

Teacher: Morgan Jarvis Email: [email protected] Room Number: 406 Phone Number: 478-779-4927 Semester: Spring 2012 Tutorial Day: Monday – Thursday Textbook: MS Office 2010 by Pasewark Tutorial Hours: 3:00 – 4:00 Textbook Price: $82.25 Tutorial Location: 406

Department Philosophy: The Career Technology Education Department believes that education’s most important function is to provide all students with the skills needed for post-secondary and careers. This is accomplished by providing interest-based programs that meet industry standards. Course Description: The goal of this course is to provide an understanding and application of social, ethical, and human issues related to technology. The course will also provide an introduction to computer technology, decision-making, productivity, communications, and problem-solving skills. Areas of instruction include computer applications and integration of word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software as well as use of emerging technologies. In this course, high school students can acquire skills required to create, edit, and publish industry appropriate documents. Areas of study will also include oral and written communications and information research for reporting purposes. Competencies for the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components of both the core employability skills standards and technical skill standards. Articulation: This course is Bibb County approved and articulated with Central Georgia Technical College’s Introductions to Microcomputers* & Advanced Word Processing & Desktop Publishing Techniques**. * Computing in the Modern World must be taken, in addition to Computer Applications to articulate with Introductions to Microcomputers ** Computer Applications II must be taken, in addition to Computer Applications, to articulate with Advanced Word Processing & Desktop Publishing Techniques Course Prerequisites: None Career Pathways: Computer Applications serve as a prerequisite to all CTAE Pathways.

Bibb County CTAE Pathways Administration/Information Graphic Communication

Architectural Drawing & Design Interactive Media Basic Agricultural Science & Technology JROTC

Broadcast & Video Production Law & Justice Computer Systems & Support Marketing & Management

Computing Nursery & Landscape Construction Nutrition & Food Science Culinary Arts Small Business Development

Early Childhood Education Teaching as a Profession Financial Management – Accounting Therapeutic Services – Medical Services

Financial Management – Services Therapeutic Services – Nursing Flight Operations Transportation Logistical Support (Automotive)

General Horticulture & Plant Science

Course Schedule Week 1 Introductions/Syllabus Week 10 Excel Week 2 Word Week 11 Excel Week 3 Word Week 12 Access Week 4 Word Week 13 Access Week 5 Word Week 14 Access Week 6 Word Week 15 Publisher Week 7 Word Week 16 PowerPoint Week 8 Excel Week 17 PowerPoint Week 9 Excel Week 18 Finals

Internet Acceptable Use: Use of the Internet must be in support of education and research and consistent with the educational objectives of the Bibb County School System. The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of those privileges. Any student user not complying with the Bibb County School System Internet Acceptable Use Agreement shall lose Internet privileges for a period of not less than one week. FBLA: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a co-curricular national student organization designed to offer students the opportunity to participate in leadership activities both in and out of the classroom. Members have the opportunity to go on field trips, participate in competitive events, perform community service, interact with the business community, and attend state and national conferences. Grading Scale*

Area Percentage Area Percentage

Daily Assignments 40% Final Exam 100% Tests 35% Projects 25% Total 100% Total 100% Daily assignments, tests, and projects comprise 85% of your final grade.

The Final Exam comprises 15% of your final grade.

Required Material: Pencil/pen, paper, and notebook/folder/binder/etc.

Classroom Expectations: Give Respect, Get Respect.

All rules included in the Bibb County Code of Conduct Book will be enforced. Additionally, students will abide by the normal practices of the classroom. These practices include:

‐ Students will respect the teacher, their fellow students, and their environment. ‐ Students will not get up out of their seat during class unless called upon. ‐ Students will take care of all necessities prior to the beginning of class (sharpening pencils, finding

materials, etc.). ‐ Students will enter class and immediately begin their Activation Activity. No exceptions. ‐ Students may talk quietly during designated time-frames. Under no circumstances should students talk

while the teacher is instructing. ‐ Students will sit in their assigned seat each day. The teacher reserves to right to redesign the classroom

seating chart at any time. ‐ Students may not leave the class during the first 20 minutes nor the last 20 minutes of class. ‐ Students will not misuse the computers in class in any fashion (Facebook, hacking, games, etc.). ‐ Students should come to class prepared with notebook, paper, and writing utensil every day.

Make-up Policy: It is the responsibility of the student to retrieve make-up assignments for missed school days from the teacher. Students have five (5) school days to make up missed work. After-school work can be done via appointment or Monday – Thursdays by appointment from 3:00 – 4:00. Re-Work Policy: Students who make a 69 or below on a project or text can re-do the assignment within five (5) school days. Students will receive a 70 if they pass the assignment on the second attempt. Students will not receive a grade higher than a 70 for a re-work. After-school work can be done via appointment or Monday – Thursdays by appointment from 3:00 – 4:00.

* This course does not have an End of Course Test (EOCT) * * All rules included in the Bibb County Code of Conduct book will be enforced *

The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; all information contained in the course syllabus/calendar is subject to change. Any changes will be announced in class and a revised syllabus distributed to students to be shared with their parents/guardians. Acknowledgment of Receipt: By signing below, the student and parent/guardian acknowledge that they have read and understood the contents in the 2012-2013 Computer Applications syllabus. Student Name (Print)_________________________________________ Date________________ Student Signature___________________________________________ Date_________________ Parent Name (Print)__________________________________________ Date________________ Parent Signature____________________________________________ Date_________________

Pacing guide

Computer ApplicationsInstructional Focus Calendar

Spring 2013

Instructional Day #

Calendar Date

Standard Addressed Project-Based Instruction FBLA in the Classroom Current Event

1 7‐Jan CTAE-FS-3Efficacy - Strong Side/Weak

Side

2 8‐Jan CTAE-FS-3Efficacy - GET SMART vs.

Brain Theory3 9‐Jan CTAE-FS-3 Efficacy - FADAF & POLO4 10‐Jan CTAE-FS-3 Efficacy - D/F/S

5 11‐Jan CTAE-FS-3RSW - Intro to Unit/Current

EventRSW - Intro to Unit/Current

Event

6 14‐Jan BCS-CA1-3Word Lesson 1 Step-by-

Steps/Projects

7 15‐Jan BCS-CA1-3Word Lesson 2 Step-by-

Steps/Projects

8 16‐Jan BCS-CA1-3 Word Lesson 3 Step-by-Steps9 17‐Jan BCS-CA1-3 Word Lesson 3 Projects10 18‐Jan CTAE-FS-3 RSW - Lesson/Article FBLA Scavenger Hunt RSW - Lesson/Article

11 22‐Jan BCS-CA1-3 Word Lesson 4 Step-by-Steps12 23‐Jan BCS-CA1-3 Word Lesson 4 Projects13 24‐Jan BCS-CA1-3 Word Lesson 5 Step-by-Steps13 24 Jan BCS CA1 3 Word Lesson 5 Step by Steps14 25‐Jan BCS-CA1-3 Word Lesson 5 Projects15 28‐Jan CTAE-FS-3 Career Lesson Plan FBLA Flyer Activity #1 RSW - Lesson/Article16 29‐Jan CTAE-FS-3 Career Lesson Plan17 30‐Jan CTAE-FS-3 Career Lesson Plan18 31‐Jan CTAE-FS-3 Career Lesson Plan19 1‐Feb CTAE-FS-3 RSW - Lesson/Article FBLA Letter Activity20 4‐Feb CTAE-FS-3 RSW - Seminar #121 5‐Feb CTAE-FS-3 Mock Interview22 6‐Feb CTAE-FS-3 Mock Interview23 7‐Feb CTAE-FS-3 Mock Interview24 8‐Feb CTAE-FS-3 RSW - Lesson/Article FBLA Flyer Activity #2 RSW - Lesson/Article

25 11‐Feb BCS-CA1-3 Word Lesson 6 Step-by-Steps26 12‐Feb BCS-CA1-3 Word Lesson 6 Projects


Spring 2013

Instructional Day #

Calendar Date


27 13‐Feb BCS-CA1-3 Word Lesson 7 Step-by-Steps28 14‐Feb BCS-CA1-3 Word Lesson 7 Projects29 15‐Feb CTAE-FS-3 RSW - Lesson/Article RSW - Lesson/Article30 19‐Feb BCS-CA1-3 Word Lesson 8 Step-by-Steps31 20‐Feb BCS-CA1-3 Word Lesson 8 Projects32 21‐Feb BCS-CA1-3 Word Unit Project33 22‐Feb BCS-CA1-3 Word Unit Project

34 25‐Feb BCS-CA1-4Excel Lesson 1 Step-by-

Steps/Projects

35 26‐Feb BCS-CA1-4Excel Lesson 2 Step-by-

Steps/Projects

36 27‐Feb BCS-CA1-4 Excel Lesson 3 Step-by-Steps37 28‐Feb BCS-CA1-4 Excel Lesson 3 Projects

38 1‐Mar CTAE-FS-3RSW - Writing #1 -

Argumentative

39 4‐Mar BCS-CA1-4 Excel Lesson 4 Step-by-Steps FBLA Budget Activity40 5‐Mar BCS-CA1-4 Excel Lesson 4 Projects

41 6‐Mar BCS-CA1-4 Excel Lesson 5 Step-by-Steps42 7‐Mar BCS-CA1-4 Excel Lesson 5 Projects43 8‐Mar CTAE-FS-3 RSW - Lesson/Article RSW - Lesson/Article

44 11‐Mar BCS-CA1-4 Excel Lesson 6 Step-by-Steps45 12‐Mar BCS-CA1-4 Excel Lesson 6 Projects46 13‐Mar BCS-CA1-4 Excel Lesson 7 Step-by-Steps47 14‐Mar BCS-CA1-4 Excel Lesson 7 Projects48 18‐Mar CTAE-FS-3 RSW - Lesson/Article RSW - Lesson/Article

49 19‐Mar BCS-CA1-4 Excel Lesson 8 Step-by-Steps50 20‐Mar BCS-CA1-4 Excel Lesson 8 Projects51 21‐Mar BCS-CA1-4 Excel Unit Project52 22‐Mar BCS-CA1-4 Excel Unit Project


Spring 2013

Instructional Day #

Calendar Date


53 1‐Apr BCS-CA1-5Access Lesson 1 Step-by-

Steps/Projects


Steps/Projects


Steps56 4‐Apr BCS-CA1-5 Access Lesson 3 Projects57 5‐Apr BCS-CA1-5 RSW - Seminar #2


Steps FBLA Database Activity59 9‐Apr BCS-CA1-5 Access Lesson 4 Projects


Steps61 11‐Apr BCS-CA1-5 Access Lesson 5 Projects62 12‐Apr CTAE-FS-3 RSW - Lesson/Article RSW - Lesson/Article63 15‐Apr BCS-CA1-5 Access Lesson 6 Step-by-Steps64 16‐Apr BCS-CA1-5 Access Lesson 6 Projects65 17‐Apr BCS-CA1-5 Access Unit Project66 18‐Apr BCS-CA1-5 Access Unit Project67 19‐Apr BCS-CA1-5 Access Unit Project

68 22‐Apr BCS-CA1-6PowerPoint Lesson 1 Step-by-

Steps/Projects


Steps

70 24‐Apr BCS-CA1-6 PowerPoint Lesson 2 Projects71 25‐Apr CTAE-FS-3 RSW - Lesson/Article RSW - Lesson/Article

72 26‐Apr CTAE-FS-3RSW - Writing #2 -

Informative/Technical


Steps

74 30‐Apr BCS-CA1-6 PowerPoint Lesson 3 Projects

75 1‐May BCS-CA1-6PowerPoint Lesson 4 Step-by-

Steps


Spring 2013

Instructional Day #

Calendar Date


76 2‐May BCS-CA1-6 PowerPoint Lesson 4 Projects77 3‐May CTAE-FS-3 RSW - Lesson/Article RSW - Lesson/Article78 6‐May BCS-CA1-6 PowerPoint Unit Project79 7‐May BCS-CA1-6 PowerPoint Unit Project

80 8‐May BCS-CA1-3Publisher Lesson 1 Step-by-

Steps/Projects

81 9‐May BCS-CA1-3Publisher Lesson 2 Step-by-

Steps/Projects FBLA Tri-fold Activity82 10‐May CTAE-FS-3 RSW - Lesson/Article FBLA Tri-Fold Activity RSW - Lesson/Article83 13‐May CTAE-FS-3 RSW - Writing #3 - Journal84 14‐May BCS-CA1-9 Office Integration Project85 15‐May BCS-CA1-9 Office Integration Project86 16‐May BCS-CA1-9 Office Integration Project87 17‐May BCS-CA1-9 Office Integration Project88 20‐May BCS-CA1-9 Office Integration Project89 21‐May BCS-CA1-9 Office Integration Project

Class Projects

Class Project

#1

Student Work

#1

Stop and Think

How can I build a good relationship with my Supervisor?

Be reliable Show you are willing to assume responsibilities Be loyal to your company Do not let personal problems affect your work

How can I build good relationships with my co-workers?

Treat others with respect Treat co-workers’ property with respect Use good manners, not bad language Avoid unnecessary conversations at work

Allen Duncan

Stop and Think

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Treat others with respect Treat co-workers’ property with respect Use good manners, not bad language Avoid unnecessary conversations at work

Ashlynn Kilcrease

Stop and Think How can I build a good relationship with my Supervisor?


How can I build good relationships with my co‐workers?

Treat others with respect Treat co‐workers’ property with respect Use good manners, not bad language Avoid unnecessary conversations at work Austin Cox

Class Project

#2

Student Work

#2

Class Project

#3

Student Work

#3

Current Event Work

Current Event

Activity

FBLA Activity

FBLA Work

Student

presentations

career

development

Teacher Class Assignment Date Jarvis Advanced Web Design Career Portfolio Spring Advanced Web Design Career Research Activity Fall & Spring Advanced Web Design Guest Speaker Fall & Spring Advanced Web Design Mock Interview Spring Computer Applications Career Portfolio Spring Computer Applications Guest Speaker Fall & Spring Computer Applications Mock Interview Fall & Spring Computing in the Modern

World Computing Research Project

Fall

Fundamentals of Web Design

Career Portfolio Spring


Career Research Activity Fall & Spring


Guest Speaker Fall & Spring


Mock Interview Spring

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