COURSE
OUTLINE

Grading:

1. Assignments-                                  65%

2. Tests-                                                25%

3. Participation-                                10%

Topic #1:        The Basics: What is a PC?

Introduction to PC’s: Console, Hardware, Software, USB ports, I/O symbols, PC
Power, Logging On, Disk Drives, Floppy Do’s and Don’ts, Types of Drives,
creating/naming/finding files, keyboard shortcuts, glossary of tech terms

 

Topic #2:        Computer Keyboarding

Letter Keys, Build Keyboarding Skills, Symbol Keys, Formatting Memos and
Email, Reports, Personal/Business Letters, Building Tables, Assessing Document
Formatting Skills

 

Topic #4:        Discovering the Internet

• Into the Internet, (defining the internet, internet activities, history of
  the internet, connecting to the internet) Browsing the Web (web
  sites/pages/servers, IP addresses, domain names, web browsers, desktop
  shortcuts, saving online information, using the web: risks and safeguards)
• Searching the Web (the search process, search tools, specialized
  searches)
• Communicating Online (email, outlook express, web-based email, real-time
  communication)
• Getting More Out of The Internet (news/sports/traffic resources, research
  and reference tools, personal finances)

 

General Rules and
Responsibilities

Ø      Be on time.

Ø      Be prepared to work.

Ø      Sit in your assigned seat.

Ø      Be respectful to others.

Ø      Stay on task.

Ø      Do not abuse locker/bathroom privileges.

Ø      Take care of school materials and property.

Ø      Offensive and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated (see
discipline code).

Ø      Students are expected to participate in class discussion and
cooperative assignments.

Ø      Make-up work because of an excused due within 2 weeks.

 

Computer Usage Rules

• All students must log in using their own passwords.
• No software may be downloaded or installed.
• Do not customize the settings on the computers and software in any way.
• Do not disconnect or reconnect any equipment. (Ask Ms. Aiello for help if
  you have a problem.)
• Internet use for class assignments only.
• No game playing, email, IM, or unauthorized applications
  allowed.
• Printing is by permission only. Raise your hand if you want to print.
• Once you have permission, check print preview before you
  print.
• Close all applications and LOG OFF before you leave.
• Clean up your workstation.

 

Attendance:

• Follow LCHS’ attendance policy – bring a note when you are absent.
• 7 unexcused
  absences from class will result in an automatic failing grade for the
  quarter.
• All make-up work is due within 2 week of absence. Failure to make-up
  assignments will result in a zero.
• If you’re absent the day before an assignment, you are responsible for it
  the day it is due.

 

 

EXTRA
HELP:

• Mondays in Room B105 or by appointment.
• Students will be encouraged to come for extra help but it is their
  responsibility to seek it.
• Students and parents/guardians may email me at: aiellok@lynnschools.org