01 Syllabus

Hello! In this computers class, you will be learning an array of computer skills, from typing to the use of word-processing, presentation, and spreadsheet programs!

I am very excited to meet you all, and if you have any questions throughout the year, feel free to come talk to or email me any time!

Computer objectives:

• Students will be able to…
• Type correctly and quickly
• Use Google Drive to hold and send all documents and homework
• Use the basic functions of Documents, Presentations, and Spreadsheets
• Use the internet for research
• Complete several exciting projects

If you are struggling with the homework or not understanding anything in class, come talk to me or email me—I'm always happy to help and we can certainly figure something out!

Absences:

• We complete a lot of work in-class, and as I see you only 1 day per week, this time is invaluable. Most days, class will include graded activities. If the class is missed--even for excused absences--that grade will show up as a zero. However, these grades can be made up within 2 weeks of class by completing an assignment of my choice that relates to the in-class work. Email me within one week of the missed class to ask what make-up assignment can be completed.

Late Homework:

• In addition the to practical consequences of late work, late work will receive a lowered grade.
• You may turn in work one day late (over email to me) for full credit.
• You may turn in work one week late (over email or in class to me) for 50% credit.

Homework:

• Homework assignments will be posted each week at computer-options.blogspot.com.
• If it is not posted, I may have had technical difficulties without realizing it (sometimes I will post but the internet will not actually send it through. It happens occasionally). Feel free to email me and I will repost as soon as possible.

• Every assignment should be saved in an electronic folder specifically for this class. Typing and saving assignments will make revising papers much easier and will help clear up any situations of lost papers.

**We will learn in class how to work with Google Drive so don't stress too much about it yet :)