Introduction to Digital Media Syllabus

Technology Education Syllabus - New Milford

What is Digital Media Class?

Introduction to Digital Media is a survey class designed to give students a more advanced working knowledge of how to use applications found in the Google Workspace suite. During the course, students will learn how to use the Google Education Suite (known as Google Workspace) to become responsible digital citizens at Schaghticoke Middle School.

What Will Students Be Working on This Year?

Throughout the course, students will be working on a number of projects which will be showcased on a Google Sites Digital Portfolio that will serve as a collective of all of their projects both in this class and in other subject areas to create an online resume of their digital literacy skills.

Intro to Digital Learning Course Goals

The goal of this course is to present an overview of how technology and global collaboration skills can be used to help them prepare for their futures by giving them real world activities and problems to solve. Students will gain confidence in their digital literacy skills by understanding how to use word processors, spreadsheets, presentation tools, graphic designing applications, and more in a way that is slightly different than they have in the past.

Major Units of Study:

Design Thinking
Digital Citizenship
Web Design
Graphic Design
Spreadsheet
Digital Publishing
Social Media
And more

Student Expectations and Code of Conduct

As a member of Schaghticoke Middle School, students are expected to carry themselves as well as treat everyone with respect and professionalism. The number one thing that students are responsible for is their accountability to their work and each other.

Failure to behave in class as expected and outlined will result in a loss of participation points for the class period.

School Wide Expectations

Positive Interactions
Accountability
Willingness
Safety

Classroom Expectations

Students will be at their absolute best at all times
Students are trustworthy in all areas of the program
Students will be seen as role models while working throughout the school building and in the community

Code of Conduct

Be On Time Everyday
- To Class
- To Assignments
- With Classwork/Projects
Respect Everyone and Everything in the Program
- Group Projects
- Creative & Constructive Criticism is important
- Equipment should never be left out and must always be put back properly
- Due Dates must be met
Classroom Projects, Activities, Assignments
- Everyone must be trustworthy … every day
- Work must be completed on time
- All projects must be completed ethically and professionally
- Credit must be given to original sources

Vision of a Schagthicoke Citizen

Character

Students display or demonstrate character in the following ways: responsibility, good listening, kindness, and mutual respect of others, things, and themselves.

Service

Students display or demonstrate service in the following ways: giving back to the community, both locally and globally.

Leadership

Students display or demonstrate leadership in the following ways: use moral compass, be an effective communicator, collaborator, and problem solver, as well as inspire others.

Scholarship

Students display or demonstrate scholarship in the following ways: think critically, ready to learn, persistent, and self-motivated.

Required Materials

Students will be required to have a charged Chromebook with them during each class.

Chromebooks
Pencil

Daily Work / Homework

Class Participation / Daily Activities

Each class will be a hybrid of traditional discussion and lab. Students will earn participation badges for their work in class each day.

Homework

Throughout the semester, students will be assigned homework to reinforce their understanding of the course material and to provide opportunities for practical application. These assignments may take various forms, including short written assignments and tech projects. It is essential that all work be completed and submitted on time to ensure the smooth progress of projects and the timely completion of the course.

Written assignments will typically involve analyzing and synthesizing course concepts, applying theories to real-world scenarios, and conducting research. They may include essays, reports, or critical reviews. Tech projects, on the other hand, will provide hands-on experience with technology tools and software relevant to the field. Students may be required to create websites, develop mobile apps, or design interactive multimedia presentations.

To facilitate efficient submission and feedback, all assignments must be submitted through Google Classroom. Failure to submit work on time through the designated platform will result in point deductions for lateness. This policy is in place to encourage timely completion, ensure fairness to all students, and maintain the integrity of the course schedule.

Regular completion of homework assignments is crucial for students' success. Homework assignments provide opportunities for students to practice and refine their skills, deepen their understanding of the material, and prepare for exams. Additionally, completing assignments on time demonstrates students' commitment to the course and their personal and academic growth.

Course Grading

Explanation of Grading System

Technology Projects - 100 Points
Project Reflections - 20 Points
Written Work 20 Points
Final Portfolio - 100 Points
Class Participation - 10 Points Daily

Late Work

Late work is any work that is not turned appropriately on the due date/time.
Late work may be turned in for a reduced grade.
Late work will be assessed a penalty of 11 points per school day until the reduction is at 70%.
Late work that is turned in MUST adhere to the instructions and rubric and cannot be turned in until it meets ALL the requirements of instructions.

Work Ethic / Participation

Class Participation points are earned each grading period. Points will be deducted for violations of the class rules, poor attendance, excessive tardiness.

Technology Policies

All students must obey the New Milford Public School Technology Rules and Regulations (Acceptable Use Policy) at all times.

Resources for Students

All students will have access to our class website.
In addition, all students will be members of our Google Classroom

Disclaimer

The instructor reserves the right to make modifications to this information throughout the semester.

Google Sites

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