Class Overview

WELCOME!

Get ready to enhance your computer skills and more! In this course, students explore various applications and use their creative minds to complete real-world projects!

7th Grade Technology

Explore Careers!

Practice Real-World Project-Based Learning

Learn New Tech Skills

Use Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students will engage in project-based learning opportunities that will help them not only with their current academics, but help them plan for their future as well. Each project is designed to be meaningful, relevant, and engaging for students.

We will use technology tools to support learning and work to develop 21st century skills of collaboration, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. I encourage students to explore, be creative, take risks, and become more independent this semester.

PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

Engaging students and guiding them into deeper learning experiences allows them to reach a higher level of their potential. With PBL, students are at the center of instruction and become independent workers and thinkers! They are given plenty of time and opportunities to finish tasks and do high-quality work.

CURRENT TECHNOLOGY

We are currently using these tools:

GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Google Suite - Docs, Slides, Sites
Canva
Sketchup for Schools

PROJECTS & ASSIGNMENTS

All assignments are done in class, so students will have sufficient time to complete them as long as they are productive. Taking work home is a student choice; homework is rarely assigned. Projects, quizzes and tests will assess the skills we have covered.

Projects take time to complete, especially since they usually involve a learning curve, creativity, and attention to detail. In the end, each student should have a portfolio of work that represents his/her efforts. To succeed, you must: BE PRODUCTIVE.

KEY CONCEPTS

21st Century Skills - Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication, & Collaboration
Employability Skills - real-world technology skills students can put on a resumé.
Independence & Choice - practicing self-reliance and resourcefulness and persevering through project decisions
Media Literacy - understanding persuasive techniques used in marketing and other communication means
Community - working with others to complete tasks and be good digital citizens

EXPECTATIONS

Students are expected to follow APS and school policies at all times. In my classroom, the main word is RESPECT. Our daily behavior involves respecting everyone, respecting the equipment, and being productive - this leads to greater student success and a safe classroom community.

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