January 29th & 30th
Welcome to Computer Applications
Ms. Brown's Class
The applications, student will focus on are:
· Word
· Excel
· Power Point
Class One Agenda:
1. Accessing the Network
How to Log On:
2. Class Seating
- Seats are assigned and will remain your seats unless you have a behavior issue.
- If you have a personal issue, see me PRIVATELY after class to discuss.
- Entering the lab in an orderly fashion.
- No Food or Drink.
3. Attendance Policies
Students will become familiar with the classroom Attendance Policies for the course.
- All students should make up missed work if they are absent.
- It is your responsibility to speak with/contact your teacher (email) about any missed work.
- Start a BUY BACK of you did not have an excused absence.
- If you are late you will be marked tardy in Infinite Campus.
- You must be in your seat when the bell rings.
3. Fire Drill Review
Students will become familiar with the exit procedures in case of a fire drill or evacuation.
- Phones are away until you are OUT OF THE BUILDING! No Exceptions!
- Check in for attendance outside.
- 5 minutes to return to class, or you are considered to be wandering.
4. Computer Lab Expectations:
Students will become familiar with the expectations of the Computer Lab.
5. Course Brochure
- An updated Brochure will follow.
- The brochure has all the information about the course you will need to know.
- A Course Syllabus will follow.
6. Student Portal (Infinite Campus)
- Students will review how to access Infinite Campus on a desktop computer and on their personal devices.
- Students will make this page a favorite (bookmark).
7. Student Email (District Account)
YOUR ID# @bpsma.org
Students will review how to access School Email.
- Students will review how to access School Email on a desktop computer and their personal devices.
- Students will learn how to create a signature line in their email account.
- Students will review/discuss the importance of checking school email on a daily basis during a school week.
- Teacher will review the difference of Office 365 Access and One Drive via School Email Log On.
- Students will make this page a favorite (bookmark).
- Digital Etiquette Do's and Do Not's appear at the bottom of the Email Page.
8. Grading & Rubrics
- Students will review the Grading process for Computer Applications.
- Teacher posts assignments on Infinite Campus and it is YOUR responsibility to check IC and Email.
- If a student sees an assignment marked missing and they believe it was submitted/finished. Students should communicate this concern with their teacher as soon as possible.
9. Keyboarding Introduction:
Using Typing.com
- Students will be introduced to the keyboarding potion of this course.
- Students will use the app Typing.com, a web based application, to practice their keyboard skills to increase speed and accuracy.
10. Exit Procedures
Exit Procedures:
1. When you hear the 5 minute warning alarm - do not pack up. (Teacher's Cell Phone Alarm)
2. The alarm is for the teacher, not the students.
3. When we leave, follow this procedure:
Next Class:
Task 1: Typing.com (Basic Keyboarding Skills)
- Create an account in Typing.com
- Favorite/Bookmark Typing.com for ease of access for daily class use.
- Basic drills, typing test & assessment overview.
Task 2: Guiding Question (Pre-Assessment)
What is the purpose of the Guiding Question?
Answering the Guiding Question, a 2-part Question.