Beg Computers (3-6) Jamison

HERO Class Syllabus for 2008-2009

 

 

Course Text: none required

Course Instructor: Andrea Jamison       Phone Number:  (612)232-7642

Email:   andreamariejamison@gmail.com

Weblog: http://mrsjamison.wordpress.com

Course Description:

Students work with the Mavis Beacon Typing software.  Each student is required to spend 1-2 hours per week working on keyboarding at home.  In class they will complete one keyboarding lesson each week and the instructor will record students’ progress.  Students are introduced to Word and will use their keyboarding skills to format various documents while utilizing the formatting tools.  We will learn the basic set-up of a database and how to format a document in Excel.  Students will design an autobiographical booklet using Word. Students will be required to practice their keyboarding skills at home for 1-2 hours per week. No supplies are needed for this course.

Supplies needed for this course: none required

Grading Information:

Students will be given a percentage grade based on attendance, class participation, effort, and completion of projects. 

Guidelines for Success:

·         Class participation:  Students will demonstrate participation by practicing typing skills at home completing their practice log, and staying on task while working on class projects.

·         Class attendance:  Students will demonstrate attendance by being on time for class and by being prepared for class with materials ready.