Computer Apps

What is Computer Applications?

Computer Applications is graduation requirement for all PCM high school students. Typically taken in a student's freshmen year, this course covers all things computers! It is designed to give students a broad exposure to current and emerging computer applications and technology. In addition, this course focuses on helping students develop computer skills that are important for academic, personal, and (future) business success. This course is largely hands-on, with students creating, designing, and developing ideas utilizing the technology right at their fingertips.

Because this is a computer class, it is imperative that students bring their charged laptops to class everyday! In addition, all assignments must be submitted on Google Classroom in order to receive credit. Assignments turned in any other way will not be accepted.

Assessments in this class will come mainly in the form of projects, although general daily assignments, tests and quizzes, and class discussions will also be used frequently.

Computer Apps Syllabus.pdf

Computer Apps Expectations

Computer Apps Unwrapping Template - DONE.pdf

Computer Apps Power Standards & Learning Targets

Computer Apps Units - What Students Will Learn

  • Google Apps:

    • Google Docs

    • Google Sheets

    • Google Slides

    • Google Forms

    • Google Sites

  • Other Apps:

    • Canva

    • WeVideo

  • Digital Citizenship:

    • Online etiquette (netiquette)

    • Email etiquette

    • Citing sources

    • Online safety and privacy

    • Fact checking & reliable searches

    • Digital footprint

    • Cyberbullying

Class Expectations & Materials

  • Be kind and respectful - to yourself and others

  • Be prepared

  • Bring your computer each day, and be sure it's charged

  • Be on time

  • Food is not permitted in the classroom

  • Beverages must have a lid on them

  • Required materials:

    • Charged Chromebook

    • Completed assignments

    • Positive, contributing, motivating attitude

Late Work Policy - Deadlines

As a CTE (Career & Technical Education) Teacher, one of the things I emphasize in my classroom is helping students prepare for post-secondary success. In Accounting I & Accounting II, the main "employability skill" focus is on meeting deadlines. As such, the following late work policies apply:

For daily assignments:

  • Daily assignments not completed by the due date will have 10% of their earned score deducted each day a project is late, until an assignment is worth 0 points. Late work deductions will begin 1 day after the assigned due date to allow students the opportunity to finish their late work during WIN.

For projects:

  • Each project will have 2 separately graded components:

    1. How well the project demonstrates mastery of the content and includes the required components. Projects not completed by the due date will have 10% of their earned score deducted each day a project is late, until a project is worth 0 points. Late work deductions will begin 1 day after the assigned due date to allow students the opportunity to finish their late work during WIN.

    2. Whether or not the project met the deadline. This component is worth 10 points - students will receive 10/10 if their project was completed by the due date and 0/10 if their project was not completed by the due date. This grade is separate from the actual project score; this grade will not be improved even if the project is turned in late.


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