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Class overview
This syllabus gives an overall summary of the class, it is written for both families and students.
Welcome to Tech class! This trimester, we're diving into exciting tech concepts. Your curiosity powers us – no tech background needed, just bring a positive attitude and an open mind. Let's learn, listen, and collaborate. And guess what? You will enjoy Spanish and Music this year, too! 🚀🎶👩💻
Unit 1
Unit 1
Technology: introduction and creation with technology using Google Slides' tools
Unit 2
Unit 2
Digital Literacy: how we safely and responsibly use technology
unit 3
unit 3
Robotics: develop coding skills to program your built Lego robot
⭐Expectations: Be curious, respect yourself and others,
give your best effort in everything we do, participate in
class discussions and activities, and have fun!
⭐Participation can look different for everyone! There are
many ways to be part of the learning!
⭐Materials Needed: A positive attitude, a charged Chromebook, and writing utensils.
Friendly Reminders:
No hats or hoods
Cell phones/personal electronics stored during class time in your locker/backpack
No gum or candy
Your student will bring home a handout of classroom agreements. Please discuss and sign for participation credit.
Teamwork builds flexible brains
Teamwork builds flexible brains
We learn best when we:
1) Create an inclusive environment
2) Use positive language
3) Work together, solve problems, and ask questions
4) Follow community agreements as stated in our Student Handbook, linked below:
How's my student doing?
How's my student doing?
Families: I use Google Classroom to communicate feedback on daily work/practice and digital assessments. This is where you can get a sense of your student's participation. Skyward is a static reporting system updated weekly and provides an average grade at the time you are viewing your student's progress.
Artificial Intelligence Use in This Course
Artificial Intelligence Use in This Course
As part of our commitment to ethical and responsible use of technology, our class follows the Cashmere School District Technology & AI User Agreement. Students are expected to adhere to district expectations when using AI tools.
Before using AI assistance, make sure to check with me about the AI use level for your assignment. If it's not clearly marked as AI Permitted (🔸), please ask me first, as some assignments may be AI Restricted (⛔). ⚠️ If AI use is not clearly indicated for an assignment, assume it is restricted and ask before using any AI tools.
CMS Grade reporting
CMS Grade reporting
Your overall grade, posted on Skyward:
85% of your grade is based on Standards-based assessments
15% of your grade is based on daily work and practice
You will also receive a Behavior grade. In Skyward in appears as E-expectional, S-satisfactory, or U- unsatisfactory. Behavior grades are not factored into your overall grade.
Standard Reporting Guide, posted in Google Classroom as 4-1:
A-4- DIS Distinguished: work exceeds grade level standard
B-3-PRO Proficient: work meets grade level standard
C-2-APP Approaching: work needs assistance to meet grade level standard
D-1-BEG Beginning: work is below grade level standard
NE- No evidence: work was not submitted or not done in class
Late or Missing Work Policy: You are responsible for turning work in on time. If you are absent, you will be given time to make up the work, but it is YOUR responsibility to make arrangements for this. I encourage you to speak to me about your work and how you can best show me what you know!
About me
I've had the privilege of being an educator for numerous years, with this current chapter marking my 5th year here at CMS. The warmth of this community has been truly heartening, and I find immense joy in the task of facilitating the different ways in which students grasp new concepts. ¡También puedo comunicarme en Español!
If you have any questions, please contact me either on Home Room Connect (ClassTag), by email at cbenita@cashmere.wednet.edu, or call at 509-782-2001.
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