Syllabus - 8th Grade Computers

Syllabus

 INSTRUCTOR:

Donna Wynn:  Plan Period:  6th Hour

Come see me during my plan or before/after school if you do not understand the assignment, need extra help or need to make up work in the Computer Lab.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This one-year course will introduce the student to proper typing procedures and assist them in developing basic keyboarding skills.  This course will enable the student to acquire the skills needed to prepare high school and college assignments as well as operate productively in the workforce.  These skills will be developed through a combination of keyboarding exercises, concentration drills, timed writings and personal and business correspondence.  Emphasis will be placed on accuracy and technique.

After the basic keyboarding skills have been acquired, the course emphasis will switch to computer applications utilizing Microsoft Office 2002.  The student will create documents using Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint. 

SOFTWARE:

Micro Type Pro:  South-Western – a keyboarding program that consists of a tutorial, reinforcement activities, educational games, and a word processor.

Microsoft Office 2002:  Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint

SUPPLIES:
The student must supply and bring to class daily:   Pencil or blue or black ink pen

GRADING:
The final grade will be assigned according to the handbook and will consist of a cumulative total of the daily assignments, technique, quizzes, and test.

ATTENDANCE:
Students are expected to attend all classes.  If you are absent, you are responsible for making up the assignments on your own time.  Make-up work is due according to the guidelines listed in the student handbook.  Late work will be assessed a penalty.