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Description
Description
This course is an introduction to computer literacy and Digital Citizenship. Students will have opportunities to use technology and develop skills that encourage creativity, critical thinking, productivity, and collaboration in the classroom and day-to-day life. Skills will be demonstrated by producing assignments based upon State of Utah mandated curriculum. All work must be uploaded to Canvas in order to get graded. Google Classroom is only used for reference and not for uploading assignments. This course is aligned with national and international standards and the Utah Core to prepare students across multiple levels of skills. Students will complete this course with a prerequisite to move into high school computer literacy courses.
Expectations and Goals
Expectations and Goals
You are expected to keep a journal and write 3 sentences each day when you arrive to class based upon the objectives for the day. Independent work is a goal for each of you. You will learn to be self-directed and will have an opportunity to work with a partner or in groups from time to time. When your work is done, you can read a paper book. (no computer games are permitted) You can play computer games at home. ALL work must be submitted to Canvas. If it is not in Canvas you will not receive credit. Your grade will be final in Aspire.
Computer Lab Rules
Computer Lab Rules
No gum
No candy
No cell phones
No touching other people’s computers
Don’t touch anything that doesn’t belong to you.
Required Materials
Required Materials
You should come to class with your planner, a pen and a book to read in case you finish your work.
We will be using some photos for some assignments. Therefore, be prepared to have some digital photos that you can use from your phone or from a digital camera.
Course Links
Course Links
Aspire for the gradebook
Learning Expectations
Learning Expectations
(Creativity and Innovation) Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
Demonstrate understanding of basic uses and processes of computers
Accurately identify and use the monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
(Communication and Collaboration) Students will use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
Determine the meaning of common computer terminology
Understand computer performance and features
(Research and Information Fluency) Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
Analyze and use the Internet and the World Wide Web
Understand communication on the Internet
(Digital Citizenship) Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues relating to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
Understand and demonstrate knowledge of common features and commands
Demonstrate knowledge of Word Processing
Demonstrate knowledge of Spreadsheets
Demonstrate knowledge of Presentation Programs
Demonstrate knowledge of Databases
(Technology Operations and Concepts) Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
Demonstrate knowledge of computer security and privacy
Understand how to protect computers and data.
Understand how to protect home computers from security threats
Understand how to keep a computer secure and updated.
Understand and demonstrate computer ethics.
Students will research and understand digital lifestyles topics.
Define and analyze the modern digital experience.
Understand and use digital audio.
Understand and use digital video.
Understand and use digital photography.
Understand digital technology and career opportunities.
(Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making) Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources through an integrated project with a General Education Class.
Students will use any or all of the following in a project to be presented to the Digital Literacy teacher and a cross-curricular teacher: document processing, spreadsheet, electronic, presentation.
Students will learn computer programming and coding
Grading Scale
Grading Scale
Late Work Policy and Tardies
Late Work Policy and Tardies
Policy
Students are expected to complete all missing work.
10% of your grade will be deducted for work that is late more than 3 classes
****5 tardies per class per term = After School Detention, Loss of hall passes.
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