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Welcome to Computer Class!
Dr. Laura Dacus
A little about me:
I will be starting my 28th year in education with the 2024-2025 school year. I worked as a paraprofessional at Arp Junior High for 2 years. I worked as the school district's Technology Assistant for 3 years. This is my 23rd year as a classroom teacher.I graduated from Arp High School in '83. I received my Associate's Degree from Tyler Junior College. I went to Texas A&M-Commerce (the name has been changed to East Texas A&M) and received a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. In 2010, I graduated from Lamar University in Beaumont with a Master's of Education in Educational Technology Leadership and received my Principal Certification.
In December of 2018, I graduated with my Doctorate Degree -- Doctor of Education -- from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX. While in the program, I received my Superintendent Certification. I hope that I can be an example of determination and perseverance.
I have four grown children: Stephanie, Virginia, Charles, and Rachel. I have five grandkids that I love to the moon and back. I enjoy cycling (I'm not great at it, but I enjoy the challenge) writing, singing, playing the piano and the guitar (neither very well), learning to do new things on computers, reading, playing word games, and spending time at the beach, playing with my dogs, and time with my family.
Welcome Back! 2024-2025
Tech Apps/Multimedia/Desktop Publishing
Dr. Laura Dacus: dacus@arpisd.org Room# 103
Jr. High Office: 903-859-4936
Grading:
There will be at least 10 assignments (daily grades) per quarter (each 9 weeks). This will count as 60% of their grade. Tests will be given as we complete a section or unit. This will count as 40% of their grade. If a student makes below a 70 on an assignment/test, they will have 3 days to make up the grade. They may earn back 1/2 of their original grade. (If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.)
Class Overview:
These are the concepts the students will work on (Technology TEKS).
(1) Creativity and innovation. The student uses creative thinking and innovative processes to construct knowledge, generate new ideas, and create products.
(2) Communication and collaboration. The student collaborates and communicates both locally and globally to reinforce and promote learning.
(3) Research and information fluency. The student acquires, analyzes, and manages content from digital resources.
(4) Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making. The student makes informed decisions by applying critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
(5) Digital citizenship. The student practices safe, responsible, legal, and ethical behavior while using technology tools and resources
(6) Technology operations and concepts. The student demonstrates a thorough understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
Tech Apps students work on the basic fundamentals of these concepts.
Multimedia students take the media one step further as they combine various media for projects.
Desktop Publishing students work through the Microsoft Office Specialist courses in order to prepare for the Business Information Management (BIM) class they will take in high school.
Resources:
Assignments and classroom notes will be posted in Google Classroom.
Required Resources:
All students must have their own set of earbuds for use in the computer classroom.
Homework:
On occasions, students may have homework in computer class. Homework is expected to be completed by the next school day.
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