Computer Lab Computer Lab 20122012

Teacher: Teacher: Mrs. JordanMrs. Jordan

Am I in the right room?Am I in the right room?

You are in room 313 for You are in room 313 for Computer ApplicationsComputer Applications

Who is my teacher?Who is my teacher?

Mrs. JordanMrs. Jordan I have a husband that teaches I have a husband that teaches

Agriculture at Ocoee High School and 2 Agriculture at Ocoee High School and 2 daughters (Lola 9, and Madeline, 4)daughters (Lola 9, and Madeline, 4)

I graduated from UF with a degree in TV I graduated from UF with a degree in TV ProductionProduction

I worked in the TV Business for 10 yearsI worked in the TV Business for 10 years I have been teaching at Lakeview for 10 I have been teaching at Lakeview for 10

years and FLVS for 1 yearyears and FLVS for 1 year

Where am I supposed to Where am I supposed to sit?sit?

Seating will be assigned by Seating will be assigned by computer station numberscomputer station numbers

They will remain the same until I They will remain the same until I decide to make changesdecide to make changes

You do not choose your seats, I doYou do not choose your seats, I do

Where am I supposed to put my stuff?

Just as you have an assigned seat, you also have an assigned cubby.

Cubby numbers correspond to seat numbers.

If your seat changes, so does your cubby.

What will I be doing this What will I be doing this year?year?

In this class you will learn or refine In this class you will learn or refine your computer skills to create your computer skills to create documents and presentations that documents and presentations that you can use throughout your entire you can use throughout your entire educational experience and career.educational experience and career.

You will learn about…You will learn about…

KeyboardingKeyboarding Computer History and New TechnologiesComputer History and New Technologies Word Processing – MS WordWord Processing – MS Word Spreadsheets – MS ExcelSpreadsheets – MS Excel Multimedia Presentations – PowerPointMultimedia Presentations – PowerPoint Internet Safety and Search SkillsInternet Safety and Search Skills Web Design and ProgrammingWeb Design and Programming Tech CareersTech Careers College PrepCollege Prep

How will I be graded?How will I be graded?

Daily class work & activitiesDaily class work & activities 70%70%

Tests and ProjectsTests and Projects 30%30%

Grades are used to find out how well you understand Grades are used to find out how well you understand the content. It gives us an idea of what you’ve the content. It gives us an idea of what you’ve mastered and what you need help with.mastered and what you need help with.

Make every effort to turn in all of your assignments. Make every effort to turn in all of your assignments. Zeros really affect your grade!Zeros really affect your grade!

What materials will I What materials will I need?need?

Your student ID and birthday infoYour student ID and birthday info PlannerPlanner Work Folder (I provide) Work Folder (I provide) Pen or Pencil and PaperPen or Pencil and Paper

What are the guidelines for using the computers?

Keep computer backgrounds and setting the same.

Use computers for educational and research purposes only.

Visit only sites approved by me Use Ctrl+Alt+Delete to end a task on a

program that is not responding. Do not cut the power on the computer while it is running.

Keep your hands on your computer only. Keep food and drinks (yes, even bottled

water) away from the computers at all times. Keep cell phones and other electronics turned

off and put away. Keep your music outside of the lab Follow OCPS Acceptable Use Policy

Be a “Super” User

What is the Make-up work What is the Make-up work policy?policy?

It is your responsibility It is your responsibility to find out what you to find out what you missed and turn it in missed and turn it in on time.on time.

You have 48 hours for You have 48 hours for every day you missed every day you missed to turn in assignments.to turn in assignments.

Check your work folder Check your work folder and the class website and the class website to see what you have to see what you have missed.missed.

What is the Late work What is the Late work policy?policy?

A letter grade is dropped for each A letter grade is dropped for each day assignment is late.day assignment is late.

Make every effort to turn your Make every effort to turn your work in on time.work in on time.

Zeros affect your grade, Zeros affect your grade, be sure to turn everything in be sure to turn everything in

What is the Tardy policy?What is the Tardy policy?

You are allowed 2 You are allowed 2 unexcused tardy per unexcused tardy per 99

ninenine weeks weeks The 3The 3rdrd tardy will tardy will

result in a detention result in a detention The 4The 4thth tardy will tardy will

result in a referralresult in a referral

How am I supposed to How am I supposed to behave in this class?behave in this class?

Keep work area clean and treat computers with care.Use polite, appropriate language.Be in your seat and prepared to work when the bell rings.Stay in your assigned seat unless you have permission to do otherwise.Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.Follow directions the first time they are given.Keep personal grooming items outside of the class.

What are the What are the consequences if I break consequences if I break the rules?the rules?

1st time: Name on board. Warning. 2nd time: One check. Fill out a Behavior CheckPoint Card and

return it to Mrs. Jordan at the end of the period. 3rd time: Two checks. 20 min detention and writing assignment

on Friday morning. 4th time: Three checks. 40 min detention and writing assignment

on Friday morning. 5th time: Referral to grade level administrator. Severe Disruptions (Fighting, Bullying, Destruction of Property,

Skipping Class, etc.): Immediate referral to grade level administrator.

Names and checks erased at the end of each week.

How are Detentions How are Detentions handled?handled?

Detentions are served before or after Detentions are served before or after school depending on my availability.school depending on my availability. I will schedule it and provide a form for I will schedule it and provide a form for

your parents to sign.your parents to sign. If you do not show up for a detention you If you do not show up for a detention you

will get a referral.will get a referral.

What are classroom What are classroom procedures?procedures?

Routines that help us maintain an Routines that help us maintain an efficient and smooth running classefficient and smooth running class

There are procedures for just about There are procedures for just about EVERYTHING in this class, and in life EVERYTHING in this class, and in life

The sooner you learn and apply them The sooner you learn and apply them the better your classroom experience the better your classroom experience will bewill be

We will go over all these class We will go over all these class procedures in detail during the next few procedures in detail during the next few daysdays

Successful Sayings

Successful People Use These Words Often:

Please Thank You You’re Welcome I’m Sorry Excuse Me

You will practice these terms with me and your classmates regularly to develop successful habits

You Can Do it!

I look forward to being your computer teacher this year

I know that if we all work together it will be a great experience for all of us!