COMPUTER SKILLS AND APPLICATIONS
Quarter Course
Spreadsheet - Canvas Class - Link
PowerPoint-Canvas Class - Link
PowerPoint-Rubric:
Point Values
Total Points - 30
10 - Content
Content is accurate and informative. Is presented in a logical order
8 - Accurate but some info is not presented in a logical order but is still easy to follow
6 - Content is accurate but info is not presented in a logical order, difficult to follow
4 - Content is questionable information is not presented in a logical order, and is difficult to follow
2 - Content is inaccurate info is not in logical order and is difficult to follow
Slide Creation
10 - Flows well and is logically sequenced, reflects the extensive use of tools in a creative way, the correct number of slides
8 - The presentation flows well. Tools used correctly. A correct number of slides.
6 - Overall presentation is interesting
The presentation flows well. Some tools are used to show acceptable understanding. Correct number of slides
4 - The presentation is unorganized. Tools are not used in a relevant manner. Lacking several slides
2 - The presentation has no flow. No tools were used. Insufficient number of slides
Slide Transitions
10 - Transitions are smooth and interesting. Transitions enhance the presentation
8 - Smooth transitions are used on most slides
6 - Smooth transitions are used on some of the slides
4 - Very few transitions are used and/or they distract from the presentation
2 - No transitions used
10 - Pictures, Clip Art and Background
8 - Images are appropriate. Layout of images is pleasing to the eye
6 - Images are appropriate, Layout is cluttered
4 - Most images are appropriate
2 - Images are inappropriate
0 - No images.
Mechanics
10 - No spelling errors. No grammar errors. The text is in the author's own words
8 - Few spelling and grammar errors. The text is in the author's own words
6 - Some spelling errors. Some grammar errors. Text is in the authors' own words
4 - Some spelling errors. Some grammar errors. Most of the test is in the authors' own words
2 - Many spelling errors and/or text are copied
Technology Connection
10 - Comprehensive use of technology is apparent
8 - General understanding of technology
6 - Acceptable understanding of technology
4 - Little understanding of technology
2 - No understanding of technology
Class Presentation
10 - Clear, Loud, and understandable voice. Good eye contact. Able to answer questions with extensive knowledge
8 - Clear voices and good eye contact. Able to answer most questions about content
6 - Clear voices and some eye contact. Able to answer some questions about content
4 - Hard to understand and little eye contact. Able to answer some questions about content
2 - Hard to understand and no eye contact. Unable to answer any questions about content.
Resources
A completed and accurate resource slide is included at the end of the presentation
10 - Resources are included, notation mistakes are evident
2 - A resource slide is not included
Citation Link - APA
ONLINE ACCESS
Tutorial - Formulas and Functions
EXTRA: See what this man can do with a spreadsheet.
JAMBOARD LINK - PRACTICING FORMULAS AND FUNCTIONS
Request to Re-Do an Assignment - Must be completed to request permission to re-do any assignment
Re-Do Form - To be completed once request has been approved and re-worked assignment has been submitted
Text to Speech - Copy and Paste any text and it can be read to you. You will need headphones.
Convert web pages to Spanish - you must copy and paste the web address in the appropriate field. It will redirect you back to the web page that you want translated.
ADVANCED WORD DOCUMENTS
ESSENTIAL STANDARDS
Understand business document formatting
Understand the use of business documents
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
What are appropriate formatting guidelines for business documents and why is formatting important?
Which business document is the most appropriate means of communication in a given business situation and why?
HELPFUL LINKS
Plagiarism Impact
EdPuzzle Link - Agenda and Minutes
Quizlet - Minutes and Agendas
If any of these links DO NOT WORK, please let me know and I will update them.
SPREADSHEET BASICS
MS Excel 365
ESSENTIAL STANDARD
Understand the basics of spreadsheet software
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
Questions to make sure you understand -
What formatting options are used in spreadsheets and why?
What operations and formulas are commonly used in spreadsheets? Why?
What results are produced by the operations and formulas?
Spreadsheet Discussion of Formulas and Functions - Link
Extension - Pixel Art
Excel "How to use Formulas and Functions in Excel
How to use Google Sheets Link
PRESENTATION SOFTWARE
ESSENTIAL STANDARDS
Understand the appropriate use of Presentations Software
Understand what content is appropriate for presenations
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
When should presentation software be used to communicate information?
What content is appropriate for delivery through presentation software?
Google Slides Tutorials
How to create 3D slides in PPT
Point Values
10
8
6
4
2
Total Points
Content
Content is accurate and informative. Is presented in a logical order
Accurate but some info is not presented in a logical order but is still easy to follow
Content is accurate but info is not presented in logical order, difficult to follow
Content is questionable and information is not presented in a logical order, difficult to follow
Cotnent is inaccurate and info is not in logical order and is difficult to follow
Slide Creation
Flows well and is logically sequenced, reflects extensive use of tools in a creative way, correct number of slides
Presentation flows well. Tools used correctly. Correct number of slides. Overall presentation is interesting
Presentation flows well. Some tools used to show acceptable understanding. Correct number of slides
Presentatioan is unorganized. Tools are not used in a relevant manner. Lacking number of slides
Presentation has no flow. No tools used. Insufficient number of slides
Slide Transitions
Transitions are smooth and interesting. Transistions enhance the presentation
Smooth transisitons are used on most slides
Smooth transisitions are used on some of the slides
Very few transitions are used and/or they distract from the presentation
No transitions used
Pictures, Clip Art and Background
Images are pappropriate. Layout of images is pleasing to the eye
Images are apopropriate, Layout is cluttered
Most images are appropriate
Images are inappropriate
No images.
Mechanics
No spelling errors. No grammar errors. Text is in authors own words
Few spelling and grammar errors. Text is in author's own words
Some spelling errors. Some grammar errors. Text is in authors' own words
Some spelling errors. Some grammar errors. Most of test is in authors' own words
Many spelling errors and/or text is copied
Technology Connection
Comprehensive use of technology is apparent
General understnading of technology
Acceptable understanding of technology
Little understanding of technology
No understanding of technology
Class Presentation
Clear, Loud, and understandable voice. Good eye contact. Able to answer questions with extensive knowledge
lear voices and good eye contact. Able to answer most questions about content
Clear voices and some eye contact. Able to answer some questions about content
Hard to understand and little eye contact. Able to answer some questions about content
Hard to understand and no eye contact. Unable to answer any questions about content.
Resources
A completed and accurate resource slide is included at the end of the presentation
Resources are included, notation mistakes are evident
A resource slide is not included
Total
ONLINE ACCESS
Grading Details
Classwork (Minor Grade)
Quizzes (Major Grade)
Projects (Major Grade)
Final Exam - MSL (Major Grade)
Assignments: There will be NO homework. All assignments will be completed in class.
Absences:
All missed assignments will be posted. Students are responsible for making arrangements to make up the work.
Please discuss with me upon returning to school.
Daily work is important to the success of the class.
Extension - City Guesser
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