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                                                                        Computer Applications 1

                                                                               Course Syllabus

     

     

    Ms. Felita Kingcade

    Email: felita.kingcade@marion.k12.fl.us

    School website: http://www.marionschools.net/lms

    Tel: 352-291-7930 ext. 50650

    Supplies- Bring every day!!

     

    Required:

    v  Notebook Paper and Folder

                       Or Spiral Notebook

    v  Pens or pencils (blue and black ink only)

    v  Highlighter

    v  Hand Sanitizer/Kleenex

    v  Wired Earbuds/Headphones

    Optional:

    §  Pencil pouch or box

    §  Personal pencil sharpener

                                                                                  

    Course Description

    This course is designed to provide instruction in introductory keyboarding (Typing), introductory word processing (MS Word), introductory electronic presentation (MS PowerPoint), introductory computer hardware, introductory Internet, introductory spreadsheet (MS Excel), and soft skills for business applications.  These competencies provide the skills necessary to ensure increased productivity and efficient utilization of equipment.

     

    In addition, students will learn various soft skills for business. Students will be expected to develop a career plan and complete a career research project. Students will also learn to work in groups, fostering the concept of teamwork.

     

    During this course, students will have access to the internet and will be responsible for login data to various websites.  Students will also create an email account, a webpage and produce other digital design projects.

     

     

    Learning Platforms

    v  Microsoft Teams

    v  Applied Educational Systems

         https://learn.aeseducation.com

    v  Typing.com

    v  Typing Club

    v  The Typing Cat

    Grading Policy

    Weight Percentages

    Daily classwork & Quizzes   = 50%

    Tests, Projects and Presentations = 40%

    Homework = 10%

     

     

     

     

    Grades

      90-100=  A

      80-89=    B

      70-79=    C

      60-69=    D

        0-59=     F

     

    Each Student is expected to participate in all areas of the grading scale. If a Student is absent from class, he/she will be responsible for obtaining make-up work from the Teacher.  Make-up work must be submitted within one week of the student’s return to class (with the exception of the end of the grading period).

     If work is allowed to be submitted after this time-frame, late points will be deducted.

     

     

    Student Expectations

    v  Come to class on time everyday ready to learn

    v  Have a positive “I can” attitude

    v  Be prepared with the necessary supplies

    v  Complete assignments (classwork & homework) in a timely manner

    v  Ask questions and get extra help as needed

    v  Stay on task

    v  Maintain good organization of notes

    v  Follow directions as they are given

    v  Be respectful

    v  Participate! Participate! PARTICIPATE!