Technology Class

Ms. Wurtenberger

Rules/Expectations

Computer Rules Treat your computer and its parts with

respect. You do not want to have to replace broken pieces.

Return all equipment in the state it was when you arrived.

Chair pushed in, keyboards and mice in the correct place, headphones returned.

Do not unplug your or others’ computers or any cords connecting to them!

General Rules Treat everyone with respect. This includes

your peers and your teacher (that’s me!). Use your class time wisely and get your

work finished on time. Be the help your classmates need, and ask

for help when you need it. All assignments, will be submitted to my

website – this is (almost) a paperless class!

When you enter the classroom… You may not enter or leave through the library. Wait on the RIGHT side of the classroom door (in a

single file line) for previous class to leave before entering.

Enter on time and without talking! The computer lab is a quiet place.

Put your books, binders, etc. in the cubby and grab a keyboard cover.

Login into the computer. Look on the board for today’s typing lessons. Go to the typing website on OMS website and get

started on the proper lessons for the day. Type without talking.

Class AgendaMonday-Thursday:1. Typing (15-20 minutes)2. Recap of previous day (3 min.)3. New lesson (can be a PowerPoint that we do

together, independent reading assignment, activity, etc.) (20-25 min.)

Friday:4. Typing test5. Makeup/Retake typing tests

**Agenda is always written on the board!

Restroom You may use the restroom during

independent work time only – ask for permission.

Direct instruction needs to be uninterrupted.

**Limited bathroom passes will be given if you are abusing your restroom time.

Homework You will not need a computer to

complete homework. I do not assign take-home work. However, you may need to spend free time finishing or making up work.

I recommend a flash drive if you plan on transporting work between school and home.

Assignments You will be receiving four types of grades: In-

Class Work, Participation, Typing Tests, Final Test. Participation grades are based on your time on

task in class, as well as your behavior. If we engage in group projects, you will receive

an individual grade. Typing Tests are out of 100, and are every

Friday. Final Test is at the end of the quarter. It will

cover everything we have done over the entire 9 weeks.

General Information Infinite Campus and Webmail is always

challenging, especially if you have not been on them yet. We will talk about those sometime soon.

Keyboarding is difficult for some students. Make sure you practice hard every day! There will be chances for you to makeup any typing test that you are not happy with.

Always save to your U-Drive (we will talk about this).

Fun Day Friday As long as the class has been working hard

all week, I do allow “Fun Day Fridays.” You can listen to music and play Minecraft

or another game at the end of the class. This only happens after all necessary work

is completed in the beginning of class. You can only have Fun Day Friday if you

do not have any missing assignments and all work has been turned in.

1. My Website2. “First Assignment”3. Download and Save4. Re-Open – Can you do it?5. Submitting to my website

Show, then do together.