Digital Communications & Digitools

Course Syllabus

Instructor: Ms. Ashley Kohlmeier

Computer Lab #148 (Classroom #225)

360-538-7983

7th Period Planning: (1:50-2:45)

Text/Resources:

MicroType (computer program), Microsoft Office Programs

Instructional Philosophy:

This is a semester-long course blending computer literacy skills, Microsoft Office applications, resume and portfolio building exercises, business and career applications, office procedures, and digital communication skills.

Course Standards:

  1. Demonstrate proper file management techniques and computer fundamentals.
  2. Touch type with 10%-30% increase in speed and accuracy.
  3. Create business documents such as memos, letters, reports, tables, flyers, brochures and more
  4. Generate (and possibly present) on-screen presentations
  5. Organize information on a spreadsheet and incorporate charts and graphs.
  6. Demonstrate leadership skills by developing a professional and ethical attitude toward work, equipment, software and people.
  7. Develop employability skills necessary to become successful in today’s society.
  8. Be able to utilize Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Publisher in a consistent, professional and knowledgeable manner.

Grading:

  • 30% Daily Classwork
  • 35% Projects
  • 25% Quizzes/Tests (including MicroType)
  • 10% Participation

Course Info:

  • This course is REQUIRED. Digitools fulfills a .5 graduation requirement. If you fail, you’ll be re-taking the same class in the next few years.
  • This is a Tech Prep course. You have the possibility of earning FREE college credit just for completing this high school course. If you earn a B or better, you will earn 3 credits at Grays Harbor College for their Microcomputer Applications class.

Attendance:

You are responsible to attend all classes (unless excused school activity) and be actively engaged in the day’s lesson. Your attendance in the class is crucial to demonstrating proficiency in this subject. Excessiveabsence (more than 10 excused or unexcused) will cause you to be ineligible to earn credit in this class.

Work may be made up, after an excused absence only. It is your responsibility to see me before or after school to discuss missed assignments. You will have ONE (1) day for every day of absence to make up missed work.

Late Work

Classwork/Homework: I will accept a maximum of two late assignments per semester, so choose wisely. These will be for ¾ credit.

Any big project that we work on over several class periods is due on the assigned due date whether you’ve been gone during the work time. Plan accordingly.

Tests: If you miss a test, you have one calendar week to make it up. After one week, your grade defaults to zero.

Class News & Info

I will be using the application “Remind” to send out various reminders, assignment information, and any changes that occur. I encourage all students and parents/guardians to subscribe!

To subscribe to our class list please follow the directions below:

1.) Send a text message to the number: (510) 400-7235

2.) Your text should read: @dtools

3.) You will get a text response that asks you to respond with your first and last name. Please reply via text with your first and last name.

4.) You’re good to go!

It is important that you know what your child is doing in DigiTools. Please look over the syllabus, sign below and have your student return it by Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Your student receives credit for returning this paper.

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