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Course Objectives

As a business education course, part of the course requirements is that students observe business office practices designed to strengthen student’s work ethics. Students are expected to maintain regular attendance and punctuality, demonstrate attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assignments. Students are expected to observe classroom rules and maintain office decorum (behavior). Part of students’ grades will be determined by adherence to these requirements. As a business education course, it is a basic objective of this course to improve students’ ability to communicate, especially in writing. Students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the rules of grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization in creating business letters. Student grades will be determined by the number and quality of assignments and examinations completed; attendance, punctuality, and participation in the class and observation of class rules. Students with excessive absences are subject to receive a failing grade. Organization: The course will require students to complete consecutive skill modules and demonstrate proficiency in completing skill-tasks. Skill-tasks are specific manipulations of the keyboard and mouse to achieve the desired effect. Modules:

Module 1

Obtain typing proficiency at 40 words per minute with 98% accuracy.
Learn the Home Row and anchor positions.
Learn Top Row keys
Learn Bottom Row keys
Learn Shift, Tab, & Caps Lock keys
Students will take and pass a timed typing test measuring speed and accuracy to successfully pass this portion of the course. Typing and keyboarding efficiency is essential to successfully completing other portions of the course.

Module II

Demonstrate and understanding of the basic concepts of the Internet.
Maintain a teacher-assigned email account in Yahoo.com
Use electronic mail (email) to send and receive messages.
Attach documents or files to a message and organize and manage folders or directories within electronic mail software.
Accomplish basic Web search tasks using a Web browser application and search engine tools.

Module III

Know the basic physical make-up of a personal computer and understand some of the basic concepts of Information Processing such as data storage and memory, the context for computer-based software applications in society, and the uses of information networks within computing.
Appreciate how information technology systems are found in everyday situations.
Underswtand how personal computers can affect health.
Be aware of some of the security and legal issues associated with computers.

Module IV

Demonstrate knowledge and competence in using the basic functions of a personal computer and its operating system.
Be able to manage and organize files and directories/folders and know how to copy, move and delete files and directories/folders.
Demonstrate the ability to use search features, simple editing tools and print management facilities available within the operating system.

Module V

Demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application on a personal computer.
Be able to accomplish basic operations associated with creating, formatting and finishing a word processing document ready for distribution. Basic skills include creating letters, memos, and reports.
Demonstrate competence in using some of the more advanced features associated with word processing applications such as creating standard tables, using pictures and images within a document, importing objects and using mail merge tools.

Module VI

Understand the basic concepts of spreadsheets and demonstrate the ability to use a spreadsheet application on a personal computer.
Accomplish basic operations associated with creating, formatting and using a spreadsheet.
Accomplish standard mathematical and logical operations using basic formulas and functions.
Demonstrate competence in using some of the more advanced features of a spreadsheet application such as importing objects, and creating graphs and charts.

Module VII

Demonstrate competence in using presentation tools on a personal computer.
Accomplish basic tasks such as creating, formatting and preparing presentations for distribution and display.
Demonstrate the ability to accomplish basic operations with graphics and charts and to use various slide show effects.

Grading

Grades and attendance will be compiled using Thinkwave.com software. Each student will have a thinkwave signon and password, where student can track their attendance and grades. Thinkwave.com also display the weight of assignments relative to other assignments.

Completion of homework assignments
Completion of quizzes and exams
Completion of projects
Attendance and punctuality
Class Participation
Observance of classroom rules
- Extra assignments will be given for classroom violations. These extra assignments may involve reading and writing assignments. These disciplinary assignments will be graded, and may affect your grade.
- Students with 5 or more unexcesed asbences are subject to receive a failing grade.
- Students with unexcused absences may not make up missed assignments or tests.
- Excuse notes must be submitted to me within four days of the absence.
- I require my own excuse note. I will not try to contact your advisor or the office for a copy.
- It is your responsibility to inform me of excused absences and provide a note.If you were meeting with an administrator during my class period, please get a note.
Homework will be given daily, is due at the beginning of the period the school day after it was assigned. A periodic quiz consisting of 1 or 2 homework problems from the past week may be given in lieu of collecting homework.

Tests and quizzes will be used to check your understanding of concepts, procedures, and may be given on-line at http://quizlab.com/.
I'll also assign small research projects throughout the semester.

You must make up missed tests and quizzes the day you return, and you must submit missed homework assignments within two days. Failure to make up work within these time frames will result in a 0 for that test or assignment.

Conferences

I can meet with you before or after school. Your parents or guardians are encourgaged to meet with me.

Safety
Since you will have access to the Internet and the WWW, it is extremely important that you observe Acceptable Use of the Internet procedures.
1. Use of the Internet is for educational purposes only.
2. Never give strangers any information that will allow them to determine your identity.
3. Never agree to meet anyone as a result of an Internet contact.
4. Never download anything without being directed to by the teacher.
5. No food or drinks are allowed in the computer lab.
6. Any unacceptable use of the Internet is grounds for removal from the class.