Opening of School -Syllabus Bits of Info About Your Teacher Name: Mrs Jolynn Leverette Education: Received Bachelor’s Degree from Mississippi State University, Business Education Grades 7-12 Received Master of Science Degree from William Carey College-Elementary Education, summer of 1995 Certified in Career Discovery, summer of 1996 IC3 Certification-Spring 2008 Certified in Computer Discovery –summer of 2009 Welcome Back to School! My Philosophy As you enter my classroom, I will treat you with the same respect you treat me My classroom is for learning and will be used accordingly I believe all children can learn according to their style of learning and the right amount of encouragement I will not expect any more from you than I would my own child My job is to teach you the appropriate technology and career skills needed for you to succeed in the workforce of tomorrow and I will my very best to see these skills are mastered ICT1 Certification-summer 2011 Teacher Contact Information: School Phone: 601-735-3159 School Fax: 601-735-6316 ICT1 Lab Phone: 601-735-6324 E-mail: leverettej@wcsdms.com I will be available during my planning period each day for conferences or phone calls if you need to see or speak to me during school hours Arrangements can be made to meet at other times if needed Grades: Major Grades Minor Grades Nine Weeks Exam 45% 40% 15% No extra credit will be awarded A grade of “0” will be assigned to ALL work not completed effectively use technology in learning, communication, and life Students in ICT I complete study in interpersonal and selfdirectional skills, basic technology operation and technology concepts, ethical issues in technology, keyboarding, technology communication tools, technology resource tools, multimedia presentation applications, word processing applications, and social media Course Outline Unit Number Unit Name Orientation, Ethics, and Internet Tools Career Cluster Law,Focus Public Safety, Corrections, & Security 21st Century Learner Toolbox Computing Fundamentals and Operating Systems Keyboarding None—Focus placed on the Framework for 21st Century Learning Information Technology Supplies: Lab Fee: $10.00 (Included in consumable fee) Ring binder Paper/Pen/Pencil I will provide any and all disks you may need for the class Under no circumstances will outside disks be allowed in the lab at any time during the year due to possible virus threat! What is ICT1? Course Description Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is an innovative instructional program that prepares students to Business Management & Administration Word Processing Education & Training Multimedia Presentations Hospitality & Tourism Social Media Government & Public Administration Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security WHAT ICT I STUDENTS ARE SAYING… IC T I Information & Communication Technology I “The best thing about ICT I is learning how to move your fingers in the correct way It's a great life skill many people need My favorite project was the Vacation activity My favorite application was PowerPoint It's fun I've learned how to different things One thing I’ve learned is typing and using different applications needs work, and time to improve It's been fun.” -Mackenzie W., ICT I Student “The best thing about ICT I is being able to PowerPoint and Photo Story I enjoyed the Photo Story thing the most I found Microtype the most useful I am proud of being able to type around 45 to 50 GWAM every day.” -Lauren W., ICT I Student “My favorite project was probably the "All about Me" PowerPoint Oh and yes I am proud of my achievement I could NEVER have been able to type that fast if it weren’t for ICT I The best thing about ICT I is that it is kind of hard, but it is kind of like a break from all the other mind blowing classes that we take…!” Katie B., ICT I Student CANVAS IS HERE Students will be using Canvas, an online course management system, to access course information and grades as well as to submit assignments and tests Canvas can be accessed by parents and students outside of the classroom LAB SPECIFICATIONS Operating System: Windows 10 Application Package: Microsoft Office Suite Business Edition o Word o PowerPoint o Excel Keyboarding Software: For information on ICT I, please visit the following Web site: http://www.rcu.msstate.ed u/ MS ICT1 Certified Instructors J Leverette leverettej@wcsdms.com S Lee lees@wcsdms.com T Parson parson@wcsdms.com ... ICT I, please visit the following Web site: http://www.rcu.msstate.ed u/ MS ICT1 Certified Instructors J Leverette leverettej@wcsdms.com S Lee lees@wcsdms.com T Parson parson@wcsdms.com