Intermediate Comp (7-12) 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:

Each student will be required to spend 1-2 hours per week working on keyboarding at home.  Each week in class they will complete a keyboarding lesson so the instructor can document progress.  Students will focus on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and the Internet.  They will learn about email, clip art, resumes, sending faxes, creating job applications, etc. They will have projects due periodically throughout the semester.  Some projects include a tri-fold brochure, PowerPoint presentations (students will become proficient in this program), research write-ups, and a resume.

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.