Bits of Info

About Your Teacher

Name: Mrs. Jolynn Leverette

Education:

  Received Bachelor’s Degree from Mississippi State University, Business Education Grades 7-12

  Received Master of Science Degree from William Carey College-Elementary Education, summer of 1995

  Certified in Career Discovery, summer of 1996

  IC3 Certification-Spring 2008

  Certified in Computer Discovery –summer of 2009

  ICT1 Certification-summer 2011

Teacher Contact Information:

School Phone: 601-735-3159

School Fax: 601-735-6316

ICT1 Lab Phone: 601-735-6324

E-mail:

I will be available during my planning period each day for conferences or phone calls if you need to see or speak to me during school hours. Arrangements can be made to meet at other times if needed.

Grades:

Major Grades 45%

Minor Grades 40%

Nine Weeks Exam 15%

No extra credit will be awarded. A grade of “0” will be assigned to ALL work not completed.

Opening of School -Syllabus

Welcome

Back to School!

My Philosophy

As you enter my classroom, I will treat you with the same respect you treat me. My classroom is for learning and will be used accordingly. I believe all children can learn according to their style of learning and the right amount of encouragement. I will not expect any more from you than I would my own child. My job is to teach you the appropriate technology and career skills needed for you to succeed in the workforce of tomorrow and I will do my very best to see these skills are mastered.

Supplies:

Lab Fee: $10.00

(Included in consumable fee)

3 Ring binder

Paper/Pen/Pencil

I will provide any and all disks you may need for the class. Under no circumstances will outside disks be allowed in the lab at any time during the year due to possible virus threat!

What is ICT1?

Course Description

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is an innovative instructional program that prepares students to

effectively use technology in learning, communication, and life.

Students in ICT I complete

study in interpersonal and self-directional skills, basic technology operation and technology concepts, ethical issues in technology, keyboarding, technology communication tools, technology resource tools, multimedia presentation applications, word processing applications, and social media.

Course Outline

Unit Number / Unit Name / Career Cluster Focus
1 / Orientation, Ethics, and Internet Tools / Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security
2 / 21st Century Learner Toolbox / None—Focus placed on the Framework for 21st Century Learning
3 / Computing Fundamentals and Operating Systems / Information Technology
4 / Keyboarding / Business Management & Administration
5 / Word Processing / Education & Training
6 / Multimedia Presentations / Hospitality & Tourism
7 / Social Media / Government & Public Administration
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security

IC T I

Information & Communication Technology I

canvas is here

Students will be using Canvas, an online course management system, to access course information and grades as well as to submit assignments and tests. Canvas can be accessed by parents and students outside of the classroom.

What ict I students are saying…

The best thing about ICT I is learning how to move your fingers in the correct way. It's a great life skill many people need. My favorite project was the Vacation activity. My favorite application was PowerPoint. It's fun. I've learned how to do different things. One thing I’ve

learned is typing and using different applications needs work, and time to improve. It's been fun.”

-Mackenzie W., ICT I Student

The best thing about ICT I is being able to do PowerPoint and Photo Story. I enjoyed the Photo Story thing the most. I found Microtype the most useful. I am proud of being able to type around 45 to 50 GWAM every day.”

-Lauren W., ICT I Student

“My favorite project was probably the "All about Me" PowerPoint. Oh and yes I am proud of my achievement. I could NEVER have been able to type that fast if it weren’t for ICT I. The best thing about ICT I is that it is kind of hard, but it is kind of like a break from all the other mind blowing classes that we take…!”

Katie B., ICT I Student

Lab specifications

Operating System:

·  Windows 10

Application Package:

·  Microsoft Office Suite Business Edition

o  Word

o  PowerPoint

o  Excel

Keyboarding Software:

For information on ICT I, please visit the following Web site:

http://www.rcu.msstate.edu/

MS ICT1 Certified Instructors

J. Leverette

S. Lee

T. Parson