Middle School Technology Applications

St. Anthony School

2017-2018

Bertha Allen
Technology Applications
Conference Period: 5th ( 1:40-2:25) /
School Telephone: 214-421-3645
Fax: 214-421-7416

Research (Google research: Economist Intelligence Unit) has shown that the skills taught in education systems around the world are changing, and may not be meeting the needs of employers and society in the 21st Century. We at St. Anthony know that our students come to school with varying levels of personal device skills but do not have the integrated high technology skills needed for preparing for the future. This technology course is designed to develop specific skills outlined in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). We will integrate creativity, collaboration through teamwork and communication, as well as critical thinking and problem solving techniques through technology.

Course Description: Students will continuously learn to operate the keyboard and practice proper keyboard etiquette. There will be teacher instructions for formatting basic documents for both personal and business use. Students will apply keyboarding skills in real life situations which will include, but not limited to, Google Drive, Microsoft Office Suites, Presentations and Internet research.

Student Expectations:

  • Respect your teacher , fellow students, school, and most of all yourself
  • Do not interrupt when someone is talking
  • Follow directions the first time they are given
  • Keep organized and follow the class routine

Required Permissions: Students are required to be aware of and abide by the Internet Policies set by the school; you will find the Internet contract on my webpage on the school’s website. All students are required to have a technology agreement signed by parent and student. You can go to: locate the staff tab and log onto my page. The document can be returned by student or emailed to :.

Consequences & Discipline: I have high expectations for behavior for my class at all times. Those who choose to be disruptive or behave in a way not acceptable by the school will have one or more of the following consequences:

  • Warning
  • Fill out discipline form
  • Loss of computer use for remainder of class
  • Phone call or email to parent/guardian
  • Discipline referral
  • A visit with administrators

Late Work/ Make up Work: Students will be given the opportunity to make up work due to absences, but due to the hands- on projects done in class cannot be reflected in the make-up work, alternate assignments will be given. 70 is the highest grade given for make-up assignments.

Extra Time in Class: Students work and finish projects at different speeds, extra time is allowed for students to finish tasks without deducting points.

Materials: Students are required to have and bring to class their own flash/USB drive everyday.

Homework: Students are not assigned homework because they are not expected to have a computer at home to complete assignments. If student does have a computer at home, they are encouraged to practice to improve grade.

Projects:

Week 1-3Microsoft PowerPoint, Keyboarding, formatting, learning the Ribbon, e-mail, email

Attachments, Inserting Clip Art, Paint,

Week 4-6Microsoft Word, Keyboarding, Microsoft Publisher

Week 7-10Keyboarding, Microsoft Excel

Week 11-15Keyboarding, Research paper, Internet Safety

This time line is subject to change to fulfill the needs of the students

Class work50%

Test40%

Homework10%