DISCLOSURE & WSU SYLLABUS

 Instructor: Mrs. Nicole Hogan

E-mail: nhogan@dsdmail.net 

Phone: 801-402-4573

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 This course generates 3 credits of Weber State University Concurrent Enrollment Credit for the WSU class NTM 1700: TE Intro to Microcomputer Applications. 

• The earned grade will go on an official WSU transcript.
• You must be a junior or senior to earn the credit.
• Computer Technology is a prerequisite for this class.
• This course will be fast paced, due to the quantity of information to be covered and will require hard work and dedication on the part of the student. However, you will leave this class with skills vital to success in the business world. 
• Regular attendance is mandatory.

 A one-time $30 WSU admittance fee is required. Once this fee has been paid, the student can take any WSU concurrent enrollment classes that LHS offers. Tuition is a $5.00 per credit fee. For this class it will by $15.00. The admittance and registration process needs to be done at home as soon as possible for students to be able to access class materials.

   Students have online/cloud access to their files stored in the District OneDrive. Also available with the OneDrive is Microsoft Office 365 which is a simpler online version of the Microsoft Office software, which allows for assignments to be seen and some to be worked on online.

Microsoft Office 2016 Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc) is available FREE to all Davis School District students. Visit the Layton High School home pagehttp://www.davis.k12.ut.us/710 and scroll down to the Microsoft Student Advantage Plan for more information. It is recommended that all students have access to this software away from school in order to stay current with assignments.

CANVAS We will be using an online tool known as Canvas to facilitate this class. Canvas is a Learning Management System designed to help students manage their assignments and communication with the teacher more efficiently.  Please note, grades and scores will be current in this WSU Canvas account and only updated through MyDSD at mid-term and end of term. To follow your students progress, you will need to ask them for their username and password for the Canvas account. Once in the Canvas class, click on the "Grades" link on the left side of the screen. For each assignment you will you either see a score, a blank, or a paper icon. The blank or a zero means the assignment has not been turned in, and the paper icon means it has been submitted, but not yet graded.

Materials Needed For Class

• Pen or pencil
• Headphones/Earphones may be brought from home or students may use the ones available in the school lab.
• A $5 Business Lab fee paid in the office or online. Student should bring me the receipt. A Student on fee waiver can obtain a receipt in the office. A Student with multiple Business classes in a semester only needs to pay the Business Lab Fee once per semester. This fee covers the use of hardware, software, and printing supplies for the semester. 
• Membership in FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) is encouraged. FBLA is a great club to join to get involved in school, get to know other students, and to add to resumes and college applications. FBLA will be doing several service projects, competitions, parties, and leadership conferences throughout the year. To join FBLA, the fee is $20 per year.  However, when you join FBLA for $20 your lab fee will be waived. What a Bargain!
• Students AND PARENTS must digitally accept the Davis District Computer Use Agreement by signing in to their individual MyDSD accounts and opening the form. If either the student or the parent does not complete this step, students will lose their computer privileges until it has been resolved. This is not an excuse for not completing assignments!

Attendance

This is a rigorous class that will require students to be in class in order to be successful. Students who miss class will likely find it difficult to keep up, so please plan accordingly. 

ACADEMIC GRADING CRITERIA

This is a Competency Based Course. Competency Based Instruction means that all modules and tests are completed at a 70% level or higher. The two term grades will be averaged together to reflect the grade that will be submitted to WSU for 3 credits. The earned grade will go on an official WSU transcript.

The Chitester Exam and Production Exam can be taken only one time. Full credit is given for exams completed within one hour. Penalties apply to exams taking more than one hour.

A............100-95    C+............79-77

A-............. 94-90     C..............76-73

B+........... 89-87     C-.............72-70

B............. 86-83      D+............69-67

B-............ 82-80      D..............66-63

                                D-………. 62-60   

Tests                                       45%

In-class Assignments              45%

FinalExam                               10%

 Class Citizenship Standards

•  Success in school, work, and life depends on responsible attendance. Therefore, violations in the Davis School District’s Attendance Policy will affect the student’s citizenship grade. See "Attendance" above.    

• A positive attitude is very important for successfully completing Computer Technology and developing your life-long computer skill.
• A student is responsible to bring their supplies to class each day.  This will help them utilize their time wisely and complete their assignments on time.
• Students will be assigned a computer in class.  This process gives each student the responsibility of that workstation and whatever happens during their class period.
• Ipod, CD Players, or MP3 players are only permitted during individual work time. Anyone using such devices or with earphones in their ears at other times will have the device taken and the student can pick it up at the end of class. If you are behind on assignments this privilege will be suspended until you have brought yourself current with all assignments.
• Games and personal software are not permitted during class time without special permission. 
• All guidelines in the “Davis District Computer Use Agreement,” will be enforced in the Internet Lab. Periodic checks will be done.
• Cheating: Both the giver and the receiver: First Offense = “U” & zero points earned.
• Respect for students and teachers alike is very important.  You will be learning in a business-like environment and should conduct yourselves accordingly.  No talking, moving around, or other disrupting acts will be permitted during class time.  Please use printing supplies sparingly.  Use the Print Preview feature to preview all work before printing.  Printing privileges will be suspended if you abuse this policy.
• Violations of the Davis School District dress code will effect citizenship. Administrators, teachers, counselors, and building personnel have a dress code to live by too! 
• Food and beverages are strictly prohibited in the computer lab! Consider this your warning!

CLASSROOM POLICY

Since Advanced Computer Technology is a business class as well as a college class, you will be required to conduct yourself in a business-like manner. Office workers must be to work on time, follow directions, be organized, be prepared, complete assignments neatly, efficiently, and on time. I expect the same from my students. I am looking forward to a great semester!

WSU Department Name

Network Technology and Business Multimedia

WSU Course Listing & Number

NTM 1700: Intro to Microcomputer Applications (Microsoft 2016 and Windows 10) (3 Credit Hrs.)

High School: Layton High School
WSU Concurrent Adjunct Instructor: Tiffany Taurone

High School Course Name: Computer Technology 2

2016-2017

Concurrent Adjunct Instructor’s Office Hours

Monday-Friday 2:20-2:45

Concurrent Adjunct Instructor’s phone and email

Phone: 801-402-4945  Email: titaurone@dsdmail.net

Prerequisite High School Courses if any

Computer Tech 1

WSU Course Description:

Use of microcomputers and software including basic components of word processing, Windows, e-mail, Internet, spreadsheets, graphic presentations, information security, ethics, and international issues.  Keyboarding 25 words per minute recommended.

WSU Couse Outcomes:

A. Document Creation – Microsoft Word & Google Docs

A.1. Prepare a Research Paper

Students will use current software to produce correctly formatted research papers with an accepted academic reference format such as MLA or APA.

• Reference features: enter sources, insert citations, generate Bibliography
• Generate Index
• Generate Table of Contents
• Generate Cover Page
• Adjust page numbers using sections
• Adjust margins, line spacing
• Insert and edit images

A.2. Prepare Employment Documents

Students will use current software/technology to produce effective employment documents such as a resume and a cover letter.

• Insert and edit table
• Adjust tabs/hanging indent
• Insert and edit shapes (lines, symbols)
• Make tab adjustments
• Use of right tab setting for alignment
• Use columns within a document

A.3. Document Collaboration

Students will be able to use multiple collaboration mediums to effectively share, communicate, and collaborate with their peers.

• Google Docs
• Comments
• Markup
• Track Changes
• Use media within a document

B. Content, Internet Identity, And Device Management

B.1. Content and File Management

Students will use current software/technology to manage content on local devices and in the cloud.

• Cloud storage (One drive, Google drive, Box)
• Organize files (back up)

B.2. Internet Identity Management

Students will manage their web identity and presence according to e-safety, security, and privacy best practices and standards.

• Review internet presence (and edit as needed)
• Create and manage LinkedIn account

B.3 Device Management and Security

Students will manipulate multiple computing platforms and troubleshoot problems when they arise. Students will protect local devices from security threats including viruses, malware, and adware using current best practices and technologies.

• Comparison – mac/pc/desktop/laptop/tablet

C. Data Manipulation, Visualization, And Presentation – Microsoft Office Excel, Google Spreadsheets, Google Presentations, Microsoft Office Powerpoint

C.1. Data Manipulation

Students will manipulate and analyze data using various software applications and basic programming.

• Locate data online, transfer to local computer
• Prepare data for analysis (parse, sort, filter)
• Create formulas (SUM, +-*/), apply statistical functions (average, median)
• Apply Excel functions (IF statement, PMT function, COUNT, subtotal)

C.2. Data Visualization

Students will organize data using various graphical methods such as charts and infographics to appropriately convey information.

• Format spreadsheet
• Insert and edit appropriate charts/graphs
• Analyze information
• Present information visually and with numbers

C.3. Data Presentation

Students will create an effective, well-designed presentation using current technologies.

• Create and edit presentation
• Insert and edit objects (chart, image, shapes, table)
• Apply animation to objects
• Apply transitions to slides

WSU Required Textbook & Materials:

No textbook is required. Use of Internet for training tutorials and reference.

WSU Course Requirements:

The student must be a junior or senior and be enrolled in one of the approved high school concurrent courses for Weber State University Network Technology and Business Multimedia (NTM) Department.

Microsoft Office 2016 Software // Office 365

WSU Grading:

Grading will be according to the standards established for lab classes at WSU in the NTM Department.

Grading will be according to the standards established for lab classes at WSU in the NTM Department.  Grades will be assigned according to the following percentages:

• Homework Assignments 45%              
• Unit Exams 45%                
• Final 10%.

Units are weighted as follows:        

• Document Creation 30% 
• Content, Internet Identity, and Device Management 30%
• Data Manipulation, Visualization, and Presentation 30%       
• Final 10%

WSU Evaluation:
As a concurrent student, you are given the privilege of evaluating this course.  This is an anonymous evaluation which allows you an opportunity to express your opinions of the course and the instructor. 

Ethical Conduct

Download the WSU Student Code of Conduct at:

http://www.weber.edu/ppm/Policies/6-22_StudentCode.html

Any form of academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.) will not be tolerated. Proof of academic dishonesty will result in a failing grade (E) for the course. The following is an explanation of cheating as stated in the student code.

• Cheating, which includes but is not limited to:
• Plagiarism, which is the unacknowledged (uncited) use of any other person’s or group’s ideas or work. This includes purchased or borrowed papers;
• Collusion, which is the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing work offered for credit;
• Falsification, which is the intentional and unauthorized altering or inventing of any information or citation in an academic exercise, activity, or record-keeping process;
• Giving, selling, or receiving unauthorized course or test information;
• Using any unauthorized resource or aid in the preparation or completion of any course work, exercise, or activity;
• Infringing on the copyright law of the United States which prohibits the making of reproductions of copyrighted material except under certain specified conditions.
• Copying from another student's test;
• Using materials during a test not authorized by the person giving the test;
• Collaborating with any other person during a test without authorization;
• Knowingly obtaining, using, buying, selling, transporting, or soliciting in whole or in part the contents of any test without authorization of the appropriate University official
• Bribing any other person to obtain any test;
• Soliciting or receiving unauthorized information about any test;
• Substituting for another student or permitting any other person to substitute for oneself to take a test.