KEYBOARDING & DOCUMENT FORMATTING
Syllabus –Fall 2011
Contact Instructor
Adam Koester, Business Office, Room A119
Office Hours: 8:26am-9:20am, before or after school, or by appointment
Email:
School Phone: 656-7100 x20119 (Business Office)
Textbook
Computer Keyboarding; Century 21, South-Western/Thomson Learning 2002
Software
Windows XP Professional Operating System
Microsoft Word2007
Microtype
Course Description
Students will develop basic skills in keyboarding techniques on the computer. Emphasis is also placed on proofreading, correcting errors, and some introductory formatting of document preparation. Dual credit through Lewis & Clark Community College may be an option for those who qualify.
Topics to Be Covered*
Part 1
Review Letter and Figure Keys
Learn Symbol Keys
Build Keyboarding Skills
Learn Numeric Keypad
Part 2
Learn to Format Documents: Memos, E-Mail, Unbound Reports, Personal and Business Letters,
and Tables
Part 3
Build Communication Skills
Develop Word Processing Skills
Learn Advanced Document Processing
Grades
Grades will be given for tests, projects, homework assignments, classroom activities, and quizzes (announced and unannounced).
Grading Scale:Course Grades*:
90 – 100AUnit Tests/Timings65%
80 – 89BDaily Assignments35%
70 – 79C
60 – 69DThe comprehensive semester final is 20% of the
0 – 59Fsemester grade.
*Subject to change
Class Supplies
Students must have a folder for handouts, a notebook for assignments and notes, and a pen or pencil in class each day. The Computer Keyboarding textbook may only be taken home in certain special circumstances with approval from the teacher and the department chairperson.
Student Handbook Clarification
Grades for unexcused absences, truancy, and suspension will be adjusted according to the Student Handbook. Where deference is given to the teacher 50% credit will be given. There will be no student notification of the grade adjustment once I have been notified of your indiscretion.
There will be in-class assignments in this course. If you are present and do not have your book that day you may turn in your assignment late the next day for 50% credit. You will not be permitted to use someone else’s book while they are using it.
As with any absence, it is YOUR responsibility to find out what you missed and what you need to do to make up any missed material. Not being magically told when you walk into class is no excuse. If you are absent on a day we review you will not be given an additional day to study. You will take the test on the test date.
Other rules from the student handbook
The calculator feature of cellular telephones is not an acceptable calculator. School rules prohibit the use of cellular telephones during the school day; use as a calculator is also prohibited (Student Handbook 6.01).
Not all people are in agreement as to what words are considered profanity. The classroom teacher shall determine what is and is not acceptable in the classroom. If you are in doubt about the use of a word or phrase, chances are it is inappropriate (Student Handbook 6.01).
Classroom expectations
We are here to learn, from the beginning of class until the end of class. Tardiness will be recorded and disciplinary action will be applied according to the Student Handbook. Written passes will be required for late admission into class. Therefore, you are expected to be in your seat and ready to learn when class is scheduled to begin, and you are expected to continue learning until the teacher dismisses you. Do NOT leave your seat until dismissed.
Due dates
Due dates are not flexible whatsoever. If you are going to be absent, turn in work on or before that date.In the unlikely event that a due date is flexible, I will let you know when the assignment is made. Please do not ask for exceptions unless you have encountered a real, unavoidable, and verifiable emergency situation. (You will learn a lot about deadlines, due dates, and the real world in this class.) Additionally, no additional time will be given for your printer’s sudden inability to function at home.
Computer use
Students MAY NOT use the computers in this classroom for anything other than work for this course. Under normal conditions, computer use is prohibited and may not be turned on without expressed permission of the instructor.
When the computers are allowed on for instructional purposes, there are some additional guidelines that must be followed. Use of personal email at school is prohibited per school rules. Along similar lines, neithersocial networking sites (i.e. Facebook, Myspace, xanga, etc) nor Instant Messagingare permitted under any circumstances at any time. Failure to comply will result in a non-negotiable zero on the assignment and potential disciplinary action.
Food/drink in the computer lab is prohibited at all times. If any is found, it will be thrown away. No exceptions (including water) will be made.
EHS has the ability to open the following file extensions for word processing: doc, docx, txt. If you do homework that you need to refer to in class please make sure you save it as one of these formats or you will be unable to open it. No additional time will be given because you failed to comply with this restriction.
Students who miss class will need to makeup work before or after school. The Business Department lab is usually available from 7 a.m. until 7:30, and from 2:05 until 3:00 provided advanced notice is given. There is a Computer Keyboarding textbook in the MediaCenter that can be used during study hall periods. Work made up at home will not be accepted.
Academic dishonesty
While it can be tempting to take someone else’s work and call it your own, this practice should be avoided at all costs. The first occurrence of academic dishonesty in my class results in a non-negotiable zero on the assignment, and in the case of any assignment worth 20 points or more, involves a discipline referral and a call to parents. Any subsequent instances of academic dishonesty, regardless of point value of the assignment, will result in a non-negotiable zero, discipline referral, and call to parents.
Giving answers or work product to another student is treated in the same manner as taking answers or work product from another student.
Need for Assistance
If you have any condition, such as a physical or learning disability, for which you need extra assistance, please see me immediately. If you have already met with Special Services, please provide me with information regarding your special needs as soon as possible so that appropriate accommodations can be made.