Advanced Computers: Introduction to Web Design

Mr. Altenberg, Computer Teacher
Room 70 Computer Lab
796-7152
taltenberg(at)salinas(dot)k12(dot)ca(dot)us

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Course Objectives: 

1. To develop skills in proper touch typing techniques.
2. To understand what computers are, how they function, and how they are used in society.
3. To develop skills in using applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, graphics etc.
4. To learn together with respect, responsibility, communication and cooperation.

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Examples of Class Activities:

• Using keyboarding software to develop proper touch-typing technique
• Using various application software to learn word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and web page creation skills
• Reading, writing, lecture, discussions, hands-on activities, drawing pictures & diagrams, and other activities to learn about computers
• Guest speakers, field trips, other activities, as time permits

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Required Materials:

• A 3-ring binder with section dividers for each class. Put all papers in the appropriate class section. (Don't just stuff them in your binder or backpack!) Save all class work for this class until the end of the course!
• Lined paper, 2 or more pencils and 2 or more pens (dark blue or black only).
• Agenda - use it every day!

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Homework:

• Reading, writing and research, from 0 - 5 assignments per week.
• Parent/guardian signatures will be required on progress reports and other papers sent home.
• Since not everyone has a computer at home, no computer-based homework is ever assigned. However, additional practice or work time on a computer, as needed by individual students, may be necessary in order to practice basic skills or complete class assignments. Students are expected to do this work at home (if possible), or in the library or computer lab.

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Late Work:

• If you are absent, you should make up work you missed. Only work completed promptly will be given full credit. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO FIND OUT WHAT WORK HAS BEEN MISSED!
• Late work can be accepted on some assignments, for partial credit. Some assignments must be handed in or otherwise completed on the due date in order to receive any credit at all.

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If You Want Extra Help Understanding or Completing Any Work in this Class:

• ASK FOR HELP! Please ask for help during class. ("The squeaky wheel gets the grease!")
• If you want extra time in the lab, or additional help outside of class, ask me. I am happy to open the lab before or after school, or during lunchtime, and meet with students who want extra help.

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Assessment & Grading:

• Formal assessments will include:
  • Applying the skills learned to complete hands-on computer assignments.
  • Timed typing tests to measure progress toward the goal of touch-typing at 25 – 35 wpm and 98 – 100% accuracy.
  • Paper-and-pencil quizzes and tests.
• The grading scale is the usual:
  1. A:     90% and above
  2. B:     80 – 89%
  3. C:     70 – 79%
  4. D:     60 – 69%
  5. F:     below 60 %
• Extra Credit opportunities are always available, but students must already have completed the regular assignments before they are eligible for extra credit.

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Course Expectations and Rules

Guiding Principles:

• Show RESPECT to yourself, other people, and property.
• Accept RESPONSIBILITY for your work, your decisions, and your actions.
• COMMUNICATE what you think, feel, want and need. Ask for help!
• Work COOPERATIVELY with your classmates and school staff.
• Be PREPARED and FOCUSED. School is for learning first, socializing later.
• DO YOUR BEST to do your best: work hard, play fair, be nice.

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Rules:

• Follow all school rules.
• Be in your seat, with all materials ready, when the bell rings.
• Stay focused on the lesson; do not distract others from their learning.
• Listen attentively to whoever is speaking. "Stop, look, listen!"
• Work cooperatively in whatever groups you are assigned.
• You may bring water to drink during class. No other drink, food, candy or gum.

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Rewards

Students will be encouraged and rewarded for being Peace Builders, good students and good citizens! The class as a whole can also earn class-wide rewards. Rewards may include:

• Bronco Bucks, positive notes and phone calls home
• Free computer time
• Class Party

Consequences:

Students who do not follow the rules and procedures of Mr. A.'s classroom will face some or all of the following consequences. Severe infractions such as fighting will be immediately referred to the school administration.

1. Verbal warning
2. Time out, and/or lunch clean-up duty
3. Lunch clean-up duty, and/or detention before or after school
4. 1- or 2-day suspension from class, note or phone call home
5. Administrative referral, detention, phone call home, possible parent conference, possible behavior contract...

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Student - Parent - Teacher Contract

It is the Teacher's Job to Teach and to Help Students!
It is the Student's Job to Be Ready to Learn and to Help Themselves and Others!

Dear Students and Parents,

Please read carefully and discuss the Course Description, Expectations and Rules. Please come talk to me if you have any questions or concerns. Please complete and sign the form below, then return it to me.

Thank you for your support.

Mr. Altenberg