Class Syllabus

Teacher: Mr. Hidalgo
Room: A103

Term: Semester

Course Overview:

The middle school computer curriculum supports the development of computer literate
learners who are able to 1) make thoughtful use of technology to access information, 2)
construct meaning and communicate understanding thorough use of appropriate
electronic media, 3) demonstrate school and workplace skills necessary for the
challenges in a society that is information driven and global in dimension.

1. Develop touch-typing skills in a context- 8. Describe ethical and legal uses of
based environment through the use of word technology.
processing and other software programs.
9. Identify local and global impacts of
2. Demonstrate functional skills with a word technology on society.
processor.
Classroom Procedures:
3. Develop data storage and management 1. Have all materials ready and be in assigned
skills. seat before tardy bell rings.
2. Respect the people, equipment, and
4. Produce and publish projects through the furnishings of room A103.
use of appropriate electronic media. 3. Adjust your voice level to suit activity.
4. Follow directions the first time they are
5. Use a variety of software and hardware to given.
conduct investigations, solve problems, and 5. Observe all rules in the student behavior
complete assignments in all subject areas. handbook.
6. Food & Drink are not allowed in the
6. Select and use technologies such as CD- computer lab.
ROMs, modems, and other electronic
media.

7. Demonstrate the role of technology in the
workplace and in non-work situations.

Course Work:
• Students will be required to practice touch-typing skills daily using the home row and demonstrate a
reasonable degree of improvement by the end of the term.
• Students will be required to follow basic rules (Outlined in the Acceptable Use Policy) and practice
them daily in class and around school.
• Students will be evaluated in four categories:
o Keyboarding
o Computer Applications
o Computer Literacy
o Test Prep
• Students will complete all work in a timely and satisfactory manner.

Materials:
• Typing Time (Software)
• AppleWorks 6
• Lessons from “Exploring Computers: Challenging”
• Paper, Pens, Pencils, Computer Paper

Standards

I. Basic Operations and Concepts
The student is proficient in the use and application of technology.

II. Social, Ethical, and Human Issues
The student understands, develops, and practices responsible use of technology.

III. Technology Productivity Tools
The student uses technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

IV. Technology Communication Tools
The student uses a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to
multiple audiences.

V. Technology Research Tools
The student uses technology tools to access, collect, evaluate, process, and report information from a
variety of sources.

VI. Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools
The student collaborates with others to investigate problems, issues, and information.

VII. Career Exploration
The student uses technology to explore career interests and aptitudes that support personal career goals
and lifelong learning.

Information Technology Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Information Technology class to become efficient and
effective users of technology and to be prepared for a modern world by becoming

literate in technology.

Curriculum and Content Area Standards 3. Technology productivity tools
NETS for Students • Students use technology tools to
enhance learning, increase productivity,
Technology Foundation Standards for All • and promote creativity.
Students Students use productivity tools to
The technology foundation standards for students collaborate in constructing technology-
are divided into six broad categories. Standards enhanced models, prepare publications,
within each category are to be introduced, and produce other creative works.
reinforced, and mastered by students. These
categories provide a framework for linking 4. Technology communications tools
performance indicators within the Profiles for • Students use telecommunications to
Technology Literate Students to the standards. collaborate, publish, and interact with
Teachers can use these standards and profiles as • peers, experts, and other audiences.
guidelines for planning technology-based activities in Students use a variety of media and
which students achieve success in learning, formats to communicate information and
communication, and life skills. ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

Technology Foundation Standards for Students

1. Basic operations and concepts 5. Technology research tools
• Students demonstrate a sound • Students use technology to locate,
understanding of the nature and evaluate, and collect information from a
• operation of technology systems. • variety of sources.
Students are proficient in the use of • Students use technology tools to
technology. process data and report results.
Students evaluate and select new
2. Social, ethical, and human issues information resources and technological
• Students understand the ethical, Innovations based on the
cultural, and societal issues related to appropriateness for specific tasks.
• technology.
Students practice responsible use of 6. Technology problem-solving and decision-
• technology systems, information, and • making tools
software.
Students develop positive attitudes • Students use technology resources for
toward technology uses that support solving problems and making informed
lifelong learning, collaboration, personal decisions.
pursuits, and productivity. Students employ technology in the
development of strategies for solving
problems in the real world.