Computer Education

2013- 2014 Course Syllabus

Building: ChiArts West Room: 112 (Computer Lab) Semesters: Fall & Spring 2013 2014 Credit Weighting: 0.5 per semester 1 credit total The Chicago High School for the Arts

Course Description & Objectives

In this introductory computer education course, students will be exposed to Google Basics and understand the impact of information technology on individuals and society . Students will learn usage considerations as it relates to internet security, safety, privacy and ethics. The course will contain project based learning activities where students will learn how to use computers and related software to create documents and presentations as well as how to access, manipulate and publish information. Students will acquire valuable business writing, research, data manipulation and personal computer skills using a real world approach to applying Microsoft Office skills with popular applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint. Students will also be introduced to basic web page & Website development. Students will also be required to complete 2 research pieces over the winter and spring breaks and present their findings upon their return to school. At the end of the year students will complete an online portfolio which can be used as a personal website showcasing their work as artists

Whats in this Syllabus?

Course Description & Overview Course Outcomes Scope & Sequence Instructional Materials Lab Expectations & Standards Materials & Supplies School wide plagiarism policy Grading School wide expectations $ Standards Meet your Instructor Testimonials

Course Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: o Manipulate Google Docs and drive effectively o See where different hardware components as well as software can be used in various subject areas and In everyday life o Transfer word processing skills learned to creating documents using Microsoft Word o Transfer spreadsheet skills learned to creating documents using Microsoft Excel o Transfer presentation skills to creating documents in Microsoft PowerPoint o Evaluate the importance of ethical practices and privacy as they relate to everyday use of the Internet & the Web o Transfer skills & knowledge learned in Web design to creating a basic, yet functioning website

Scope & Sequence Unit Name

Google Basics o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Creating an Online Portfolio Website Creating using Weebly o o

Focus/Topics/EQs
What are the benefits of having a Google account? How can Google drive assist in my learning across curriculum? How do computers assist with our daily tasks? How can knowing the parts of the computer make us better users? How do peripherals increase our technological capabilities? What is the role of Software? How can software enhance our productivity? Why were word Processors (WP) developed? How can WP skills be beneficial in other subject areas and my day to day life? How can mail merge be a time saving skill to learn? What are 3 basic rules when creating Power Points? How can learning skills associated with PP be beneficial in other subject Areas, your career choice or College? How can spreadsheets (SS) be beneficial in my day to day personal life? How can spreadsheets assist me in completing assignments in other subject areas? How can spreadsheets assist me in presenting information graphically? How was the Internet developed? How does the Web differ from the Internet? How can websites be categorized? What are the safe and legal responsibilities of being a good digital citizen esp. as it relates to social media What are the positive benefits of being an ethical digital citizen? How can creating an online portfolio be beneficial to me as an artist? What could be other potential benefits to learning how to create websites? o

Major Assessments
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Computing Hardware & Software Need to know Basics Letters, Papers, Brochures & More Microsoft Word Present using PowerPoint Manipulating & analyzing Data Using Microsoft Excel

Unit Exam

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GRASP GRASP Winter Break Research GRASP

The Internet, WWW & Social Media

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Unit Exam Spring Break Research

GRASP

Instructional Materials:
Our primary resource will be Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010. A fundamental Approach. Each student will have a classroom text for reference and use. We will also use a variety of supplemental reference materials including Understanding Computers, Computer Ethics and Computer Concepts 2013. Students will receive supplemental materials on a regular basis and are responsible for reading and organizing them in their class binders.

Computer Education Lab Expectations and Standards:

o Absolutely NO eating/drinking (with the exception of water in a clear bottle) is allowed inside the computer lab. I.E. NO Dunkin Donuts/Starbucks/coffee mugs/McDonalds etc. Students are not allowed inside the lab to work without the supervision of a member of staff Students are not allowed to personalize the computer desktop to their preference or to remove peripherals Students should log in to their block to work and log out once class is over Tweeting, Instagraming & Facebooking are all prohibited during class and school hours Personal computers, IPads/tablets are only allowed in class for students who are given permission to use them as a learning tool/aid Students are expected to be at class on time (Bell ringers assigned at the beginning of class CANNOT be made up) Aim to maintain an average of C+ or above

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Materials and Supplies:

The following materials and supplies will be needed daily: o one composition notebook (preferably NOT a spiral binder) o one pocket folder o loose leaf/filler paper o ink pens, highlighters and pencils (bring both each day)

School wide Plagiarism Policy:

Rationale
The faculty at ChiArts is committed to teaching students to become ethical users of information and ideas. It is our responsibility not only to educate students in the research process of writing and proper documenting, but also to hold students accountable for submitting original work. Whether as assignment is in a visual, written, or spoken format, students are expected to accurately reference all sources of information consulted for the project. Plagiarism is regarded as a serious offense and will not be tolerated by ChiArts or by any institution of higher learning. All departments must enforce and students must adhere to this policy.

Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism is defined as: Copying of another persons ideas and/or works, whether intentional or not, in whole or in part, from a print or non-print source and using those ideas or works as ones own. Deliberate and/or inconsistent lack of proper documentation and citation in the project or paper. In-text documentation that is not reflected in the Works Cited page.

Student Responsibilities
Submit authentic work Follow the MLA style or APA style guide Cite in-text or paraphrased sources correctly and accurately Format Works Cited pages correctly and accurately

Consequences of Plagiarism
Whenever a teacher reasonably believes, based upon significant evidence, that a student has plagiarized part or all of an assignment or infringed upon copyright protection, or whenever a teacher reasonably believes, based upon significant evidence, that a student has knowingly assisted another student to plagiarize part or all of an assignment, the teacher shall evaluate the nature and extent of the assistance lent to the student who plagiarized, remind the student of the existence of this rule, and warn the student that he/she is, or may be, subject to the following penalties. Conference between the teacher and the student about honest authorship Conference between the teacher and parent/guardian regarding the offense Reduced credit for the assignment Refusal to give the student any credit for the assignment Require the student to rework the assignment entirely using his/her own ideas and style Refer the student to the proper school authority for any additional counseling or discipline consistent with any other policy of ChiArts Failure of the entire semester that the plagiarism occurred in Removal from the school for repeated offenses in spite of intervention E. Kavanagh, High School Plagiarism Policy, September 2009

Grading Categories & Weighting

Class Activities & Homework 15% Performance Assessments (Unit Exams, GRASPS, Presentations, Quizzes) 70% o Unit Exams 50% o Quizzes 20% o GRASPS 50% o Presentations 20% Semester Finals 15%

School wide Retake Policy

ALL Students may opt to complete TEST CORRECTIONS within ONE WEEK of return date and receive NO MORE THAN 50% CREDIT. These corrections are limited to 1 PER SEMESTER, PER COURSE. Students MUST complete a reflection form prior to resubmitting corrections. Retaking/correction of QUIZZES is NOT done in Computer Ed. Late GRASPS will receive a LETTER GRADE DEDUCTION EACH DAY (50% maximum) and must be submitted PRIOR TO THE END OF THE QUARTER in which the assessment was assigned. Late HOMEWORK/IN CLASS ASSIGNMENTS will require a late work reflection form to be completed and attached to the work when submitting. It is up to the teacher's discretion to accept the late work based on the student's reflection.

School Wide Grading Scale

A+ A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DF 100-98 97-95 94-92 91-89 88-86 85-83 82-80 79-77 76 - 74 73 - 71 70 - 68 67 - 65 64 & below

Grading

Students are expected submit assignments on a regular basis, adhere to deadlines, and have a valid excuse for missing class. Missing assignments in the case of an excused absence must be submitted on the day you return to class. It is your responsibility to contact or email your teacher for assignments when absent. *Bell Ringers are completed within the 1st 10 mins of class. If you are late, these CANNOT be made up

School wide Expectations & Standards:

Places - be on time to school and to class; come prepared with all materials, supplies, appropriate dress and attitude. Harmony - respect each other and work together. Collage - seek and receive wisdom; all voices complete the picture. Direction - be willing to lead and follow. Arrangement - consider the shared space. Leave things better than you found them.

Room: 112 (Computer Lab) Office Hours: Thursdays 12:00pm 1:30pm Email: tlobban@chiarts.org
Mrs. Tsegaye (Tes-gaye) Lobban aka Mrs. L, was born, raised & completed her education in Jamaica. This year will be her 11th year in the classroom as an ICT/Computer Ed educator. She believes that teaching is so much more than a job and more of a calling. She is easy to talk to, down to earth & extremely passionate about education. My advice for being successful in Computer Ed would be: Try to be on time and present to all classes, stay focused while in class, ask questions if you need clarification on a topic & complete ALL assignments. Looking forward to getting to know you & to a wonderful & successful year!

Meet your Instructor

Mrs. L