2008-2009 Computer Applications 7 & 8

Lesson Plan Overview (DC week)

Dear Substitute Teacher,

The goal of the week I'm away is for most students to learn 100% of the keyboard using Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor. Students will track and record their results daily. They have practiced group troubleshooting and know that they have a large roll in the responsibility for their Class/Teams success. There have been many students out sick that will need help and the students that were in class have been given the tools and guidance to be successful in this endeavor.

Please take attendance with the attendance sheets supplied in folders with respective period letters on them and put them in Corinne's box. Thank you so much for this extra burden that is placed on you!

Every day students will come into class and:

1. Log into their computers
2. Make sure everyone is able to connect
3. Take notes on the daily agenda on my class blog (updates to the lesson can be found there. www.mrribaudo.typepad.com)
4. Start Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor and the Secretary will record results. Friday's sample is in the folder. (class folders are in the top draw of the brown filing cabinet in the front of the classroom.)
5. Then they will proceed to their Ten Thumbs lessons (learning a new letter every other time they are asked)
6. Students should be given 2 minute stretch breaks every 25 minutes or so (if they don't take it seriously then you can omit.)
7. Remind them about the importance of proper Ergonomics positioning by saying Mr. Ribaudo wants to remind you to: "sit up straight, feet flat on the floor, monitor adjusted to the proper height, keyboard centered and arms symmetrical."
8. Last ten minutes of each class they can work on their speed and accuracy with a typing game in ten thumbs (they only time the typing games should be played.)

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**They should work quietly and be focused on completing 100 percent of the keyboard by the time I come back. Those who are finished should continue with the lessons and practice speed and accuracy. If it asks if they want to print out a certificate say no, when I get back we will.

**I have taught them to troubleshoot and handle most problems that come up. They are to sit in their assigned seats unless they can't fix whatever problem I can't foresee at this time.

**They should problem solve together and help each other when someone is stuck or has been absent or just needs help.

Welcome to Fantasy Island!

Syllabus
Computer Applications
Grade 7
Instructor: Mr. Ribaudo
Email: pribaudo@pinewood.edu
Length: One Semester, Monday—Friday
Location: Computer Lab (Behind Library)

Course Description:
Typing / Keyboarding—Students will learn the keyboard and type for 25 minutes per day. Possible applications that will be used are Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor. Students will be given individual goals and quizzed to measure their progress. The overall goal for 8th graders is to be able to type 50 words per minute at 96% accuracy rate. Students who meet or exceed this goal will be further challenged to meet individually assigned advanced goals.

Computer and Technology Concepts—Basic computer maintenance, troubleshooting, operating system information, components and peripherals will be covered. Fair Use, Acceptable Use, Copyright Infringement, Networking and Internet concepts and laws will be discussed.

Computer Applications—Lectures, demonstrations, followed by hands on projects will empower students and help them learn and be productive. Applications to be used will include but not be limited to: MS PowerPoint (slide presentations), MS Excel (spreadsheet), MS Word (word processing), Adobe Photoshop (graphics and design). Projects will have specific requirements and objectives to help measure their progress.

Special Projects—Will be assigned in between Computer software assignments, or when students have completed their seatwork. Examples might include: On-line, current event, technology, related searches, tutorials on related applications, working on their projects, etc.

Presentation / Weekly Review—Students will prepare an outline summary of an approved technology related topic and present to the class in a show and tell environment their findings (3 presentations approx. 5 minutes each) Could include a demonstration on the understanding of applications used in class or a new technique. Q&A to follow.

Block days—Which are 2 periods combined will allow extensive demonstrations and tutorials, related technology film review with gradable questions and group discussion.

Quizzes—Typing progress and technology topical quizzes

Final Typing Assessment—Will take place 1 week prior to finals week.
Final Exam—Will include a comprehensive overview of the course

****English, Grammar, and educational fundamentals will be required at all times.

Course Requirements—Students will be required to bring with them to every class a:

• Notebook
  
• Pen or Pencil
  
• ***Optional Recommendation—Memory stick 512mb
  
• Other Materials: Reference books will be located in the classroom, Internet sources, handouts, and other reading materials, etc.
  

Grading—

• Seatwork 30%, (projects, advanced special projects, and general work done on applications)
  
• Class participation 15%, (behavior, participation, attitude, returning assignments on time)
  
• Quizzes 20%, (10-Typing accuracy, 10-which include policies and WISCR),
  
• Presentations 15% (3 presentations and leading discussions),
  
• Final Exam 20%, (which includes Final Typing) Test, 
  

Teaching Methods: Class lectures and note taking, hands on seat work, lab assignments, group projects, visual aids, oral presentations, tests and quizzes.

Course Goals:

• Increase Keyboarding skills
  
• Teach multimedia skills
  
• Review word processing skills
  
• Learn about computers and their use in our society and technology issues
  
• Continue teaching advanced computer concepts and vocabulary
  

Major Objectives:

• Students will complete a variety of lab assignments to reinforce learned skills
  
• Students will complete a major projects that uses all the acquired skills
  
• Students will take notes, participate and lead in discussions, and have tests and quizzes to reinforce learning of computer concepts and terms.
  

Possible Projects:

• MS PowerPoint—slide presentation
  
• Photoshop—card layout, photo retouching
  
• MS Excel—spreadsheets
  
• MS Word—newsletters, (database concepts) labels and lists
  

Dearest Class of 2009 (Junior High)

I just wanted to thank each and everyone of you for a very successful Junior High career. I also want to wish you luck and send positive thoughts going forward in your life.

I know I was your teacher, but you also taught me many things over the years and for that I want to thank you!

I set high standards and expectations for my classes and I want to commend you all for trying your hardest to meet and exceed them. (I know it was difficult... But I respect and appreciate the effort.)

I know you all learned something, but I also hope you had some fun along the way...

—Mr. Ribaudo
aka the Quiz Guy
aka the Final Guy

Week Four...

I just want to say that we are off to a great start to this Semester and this class!

This week:

• We will take our individual knowledge and bring it to a group. (same type of thing we did with the Final Review) Duplicate exactly my .XLS Goal—that everyone in the group knows how to do it. The measure will be a group quiz!
• Excel Quiz
• Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor—Hoooray!
• Start an ongoing Excel project
• Review our 4 weeks

Welcome to Fantasy Island!

Syllabus
Computer Applications
Grade 7
Instructor: Mr. Ribaudo
Email: pribaudo@pinewood.edu
Length: One Semester, Monday—Friday
Location: Computer Lab (Behind Library)

Course Description:
Typing / Keyboarding—Students will learn the keyboard and type for 25 minutes per day. Possible applications that will be used are Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor. Students will be given individual goals and quizzed to measure their progress. The overall goal for 8th graders is to be able to type 50 words per minute at 96% accuracy rate. Students who meet or exceed this goal will be further challenged to meet individually assigned advanced goals.

Computer and Technology Concepts—Basic computer maintenance, troubleshooting, operating system information, components and peripherals will be covered. Fair Use, Acceptable Use, Copyright Infringement, Networking and Internet concepts and laws will be discussed.

Computer Applications—Lectures, demonstrations, followed by hands on projects will empower students and help them learn and be productive. Applications to be used will include but not be limited to: MS PowerPoint (slide presentations), MS Excel (spreadsheet), MS Word (word processing), Adobe Photoshop (graphics and design). Projects will have specific requirements and objectives to help measure their progress.

Special Projects—Will be assigned in between Computer software assignments, or when students have completed their seatwork. Examples might include: On-line, current event, technology, related searches, tutorials on related applications, working on their projects, etc.

Presentation / Weekly Review—Students will prepare an outline summary of an approved technology related topic and present to the class in a show and tell environment their findings (3 presentations approx. 5 minutes each) Could include a demonstration on the understanding of applications used in class or a new technique. Q&A to follow.

Block days—Which are 2 periods combined will allow extensive demonstrations and tutorials, related technology film review with gradable questions and group discussion.

Quizzes—Typing progress and technology topical quizzes

Final Typing Assessment—Will take place 1 week prior to finals week.
Final Exam—Will include a comprehensive overview of the course

****English, Grammar, and educational fundamentals will be required at all times.

Course Requirements—Students will be required to bring with them to every class a:

• Notebook
  
• Pen or Pencil
  
• ***Optional Recommendation—Memory stick 512mb
  
• Other Materials: Reference books will be located in the classroom, Internet sources, handouts, and other reading materials, etc.
  

Grading—

• Seatwork 30%, (projects, advanced special projects, and general work done on applications)
  
• Class participation 15%, (behavior, participation, attitude, returning assignments on time)
  
• Quizzes 20%, (10-Typing accuracy, 10-which include policies and WISCR),
  
• Presentations 15% (3 presentations and leading discussions),
  
• Final Exam 20%, (which includes Final Typing) Test, 
  

Teaching Methods: Class lectures and note taking, hands on seat work, lab assignments, group projects, visual aids, oral presentations, tests and quizzes.

Course Goals:

• Increase Keyboarding skills
  
• Teach multimedia skills
  
• Review word processing skills
  
• Learn about computers and their use in our society and technology issues
  
• Continue teaching advanced computer concepts and vocabulary
  

Major Objectives:

• Students will complete a variety of lab assignments to reinforce learned skills
  
• Students will complete a major projects that uses all the acquired skills
  
• Students will take notes, participate and lead in discussions, and have tests and quizzes to reinforce learning of computer concepts and terms.
  

Possible Projects:

• MS PowerPoint—slide presentation
  
• Photoshop—card layout, photo retouching
  
• MS Excel—spreadsheets
  
• MS Word—newsletters, (database concepts) labels and lists
  

Welcome to Fantasy Island!

Syllabus
Computer Applications
Grade 8
Instructor: Mr. Ribaudo
Email: pribaudo@pinewood.edu
Length: One Semester, Monday—Friday
Location: Computer Lab (Behind Library)

Course Description:
Typing / Keyboarding—Students will learn the keyboard and type for 25 minutes per day. Possible applications that will be used are Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor. Students will be given individual goals and quizzed to measure their progress. The overall goal for 8th graders is to be able to type 50 words per minute at 96% accuracy rate. Students who meet or exceed this goal will be further challenged to meet individually assigned advanced goals.

Computer and Technology Concepts—Basic computer maintenance, troubleshooting, operating system information, components and peripherals will be covered. Fair Use, Acceptable Use, Copyright Infringement, Networking and Internet concepts and laws will be discussed.

Computer Applications—Lectures, demonstrations, followed by hands on projects will empower students and help them learn and be productive. Applications to be used will include but not be limited to: MS PowerPoint (slide presentations), MS Excel (spreadsheet), MS Word (word processing), Adobe Photoshop (graphics and design). Projects will have specific requirements and objectives to help measure their progress.

Special Projects—Will be assigned in between Computer software assignments, or when students have completed their seatwork. Examples might include: On-line, current event, technology, related searches, tutorials on related applications, working on their projects, etc.

Presentation / Weekly Review—Students will prepare an outline summary of an approved technology related topic and present to the class in a show and tell environment their findings (3 presentations approx. 5 minutes each) Could include a demonstration on the understanding of applications used in class or a new technique. Q&A to follow.

Block days—Which are 2 periods combined will allow extensive demonstrations and tutorials, related technology film review with gradable questions and group discussion.

Quizzes—Typing progress and technology topical quizzes

Final Typing Assessment—Will take place 1 week prior to finals week.
Final Exam—Will include a comprehensive overview of the course

****English, Grammar, and educational fundamentals will be required at all times.

Course Requirements—Students will be required to bring with them to every class a:

• Notebook
  
• Pen or Pencil
  
• ***Optional Recommendation—Memory stick 512mb
  
• Other Materials: Reference books will be located in the classroom, Internet sources, handouts, and other reading materials, etc.
  

Grading—

• Seatwork 30%, (projects, advanced special projects, and general work done on applications)
  
• Class participation 15%, (behavior, participation, attitude, returning assignments on time)
  
• Quizzes 20%, (10-Typing accuracy, 10-which include policies and WISCR),
  
• Presentations 15% (3 presentations and leading discussions),
  
• Final Exam 20%, (which includes Final Typing) Test, 
  

Teaching Methods: Class lectures and note taking, hands on seat work, lab assignments, group projects, visual aids, oral presentations, tests and quizzes.

Course Goals:

• Increase Keyboarding skills
  
• Teach multimedia skills
  
• Review word processing skills
  
• Learn about computers and their use in our society and technology issues
  
• Continue teaching advanced computer concepts and vocabulary
  

Major Objectives:

• Students will complete a variety of lab assignments to reinforce learned skills
  
• Students will complete a major projects that uses all the acquired skills
  
• Students will take notes, participate and lead in discussions, and have tests and quizzes to reinforce learning of computer concepts and terms.
  

Possible Projects:

• MS PowerPoint—slide presentation
  
• Photoshop—card layout, photo retouching
  
• MS Excel—spreadsheets
  
• MS Word—newsletters, (database concepts) labels and lists