COURSE SYLLABUS .k12.ga.us



Intro to Digital Technology

Course Code: 11.41500

Arabia Mountain High School

|Teacher(s): Mr. Hurst |Email: eric_hurst@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us |

|Room Number: E207 |Phone Number: 678-875-3726 |

|Semester: Fall 2013 |Tutorial Days: Tuesday & Thursdays |

|Textbook: None |Tutorial Hours: 3:30-4:30 |

|Textbook Price: $ Current Value |Tutorial Location: Room E207 |

Department Philosophy: The Career Technology Education Department believes that education’s most important function is to provide all students with the skills needed for post-secondary and careers. This is accomplished by providing interest-based programs that meet industry standards.

Course Description: Introduction to Digital Technology is the foundational course for Web & Digital Communications, Programming, Advanced Programming, Information Support & Services, and Network Systems pathways. This course is designed for high school students to understand, communicate, and

adapt to a digital world as it impacts their personal life, society, and the business world. Exposure to foundational knowledge in hardware, software, programming, web design, IT support, and networks are all taught in a computer lab with hands-on activities and project focused tasks. Students will not only understand the concepts, but apply their knowledge to situations and defend their actions/decisions/choices through the knowledge and skills acquired in this course. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout the course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business and industry. Competencies in the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components of both the employability skills standards and content standards for this course. Various forms of technologies will be highlighted to expose students to the emerging technologies impacting the digital world. Professional communication skills and practices, problem-solving, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of effective presentation skills are taught in this course as a foundational knowledge to prepare students to be college and career ready. The knowledge and skills taught in this course build upon each other to form a comprehensive introduction to digital world.

Introduction to Digital Technology is a course that is appropriate for all high school students. The

pre-requisite for this course is advisor approval.

Students who participate in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace.

Course Prerequisites: Advisor Approval

Articulation: Articulation is the process by which academic or technical credits earned through high school programs may be acceptable in transfer by various community colleges and some four-year institutions. Credits earned appear on a college transcript. This course is currently not articulated.

Career Pathways: Course must be completed in the order listed below.

| |Financial Management- |Financial Management- |Small Business |

| |Accounting Pathway |Services Pathway |Development Pathway |

|Level 1 |* Intro to Business & Technology |* Intro to Business & Technology |*Intro to Business & Technology |

|Level 2 |*Principles of Accounting I |*Banking and Investing |*Legal Environment of Business |

|Level 3 |*Principles of Accounting II |*Insurance and Risk Management |*Entrepreneurial Ventures |

|Level 4 | (Work-Based Learning) |*Financial Literacy | (Work-Based Learning) |

|Level 5 | (Work-Based Learning) | (Work-Based Learning) | (Work-Based Learning) |

*Required for Pathway Completion

Certifications:

The Financial Management Accounting, Services and Small Business Development pathways prepare students with the skills needed for the following industry recognized credentials: Brainbench Business Concepts, Brainbench Business Ethics, NOCTI Accounting Basics and NOCTI Business Information Processing.

Careers:

Occupation Level of Education Salary

Bank Teller High School/On-the-Job Training $22,140

Computer Programmer Technical Degree + $65,850

Accountant Bachelor’s Degree $54,630

Financial Analysts Bachelor’s Degree + $66,590

Internet Acceptable Use: Use of the Internet must be in support of education and research and consistent with the educational objectives of the DeKalb County School System. The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of those privileges. Any student user not complying with the DeKalb County School System Internet Acceptable Use Agreement shall lose Internet privileges for a period of not less than one week.

FBLA: The development of positive personal qualities and leadership is a vital component in career success. In this course that development is achieved through a variety of methods, which include Future competitions based on knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. ALL students are encouraged Business Leaders of America (FBLA). FBLA is a student organization that is designed to enhance this class. FBLA provides career and leadership development through peer interactions, adult mentoring, and to join FBLA. Dues are only $25.00 before Oct. 1.

Course Schedule

|Week 1-2 |Orientation/Career Development |Week 21-22 |Operating Systems and Binary Code |

|Week 3-4 |Online Citizenship |Week 23-24 |Customer Relationships |

|Week 5-6 |Emerging and future technology |Week 25-26 |Networking basics |

|Week 7-9 |Hardware, software and file management in our digital |Week 27-28 |Online Resources |

| |world | | |

|Week 10-13 |Problem Solving/game development |Week 29-30 |Web Design |

|Week 14-15 |Visual Programming |Week 31-32 |Web Design |

|Week 16-17 |Visual Programming |Week 33-34 |Web Design |

|Week 18 |Semester Final Exam |Week 35 |Ethics, legal issues, and cyber security |

|Semester 2 Week |FBLA—entrepreneur development, competitive events, |Week 36 |Review/ Final |

|19-20 |professional communication. | | |

* The teacher reserves the right to alter or change any part of this course syllabus to better suit the need of the students.

Georgia Performance Standards: Performance standards provide clear expectations for assessment, instruction, and student work. They define the level of work that demonstrates achievement of the standards. The performance standards isolate and identify the skills needed to use the knowledge and skills to problem-solve, reason, communicate, and make connections with other information.

Standards Covered in this Course:

IT-IDT-1

Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.

The following elements should be integrated throughout the content of this course.

1.1 Communicate effectively through writing, speaking, listening, reading, and interpersonal

abilities.

1.2 Demonstrate creativity with multiple approaches to ask challenging questions resulting in

innovative procedures, methods, and products.

1.3 Exhibit critical thinking and problem solving skills to locate, analyze, and apply information

in career planning and employment situations.

1.4 Model work readiness traits required for success in the workplace including integrity,

honesty, accountability, punctuality, time management, and respect for diversity.

1.5 Apply the appropriate skill sets to be productive in a changing, technological, and diverse

workplace to be able to work independently, interpret data, and apply team work skills.

1.6 Present a professional image through appearance, behavior, and language.

IT-IDT-2

Explore, research, and present findings on positions and career paths in technology and

the impact of technology on chosen career area.

2.1 Develop technical reading and writing skills to follow instructions.

2.2 Work in a team to solve problems and share knowledge.

2.3 Explore the impact of digital technology on careers including non-traditional technology

fields and careers in each of the Georgia Career Clusters.

2.4 Use collaborative tools to communicate with team members.

2.5 Describe how computing enhances traditional careers, and enables new careers.

2.6 Research post-secondary options for continuing education in IT field.

2.7 Research IT credentials needed and job requirements in various occupations.

2.8 Describe the impact of having web design skills to build skills for chosen career.

2.9 Explore the game design industry for design, creation, and career options.

Support of CTAE Foundation Course Standards and Common Core GPS and Georgia

Performance Standards

ELACC9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (oneon-

one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and

issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

ELACC9-10SL2: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats

(e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.

ELACC9-10SL4: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and

logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development,

substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task..

IT-IDT-3

Demonstrate effective professional communication skills (oral, written, and digital) and

practices that enable positive customer relationships.

3.1 Recognize the importance of all customers to a business.

a. Identify organization's products and services.

b. State the IT influence and impact on business.

c. Communicate how technology can be used to create a solution to business challenge

and present to customer in professional business format.

3.2 Demonstrate ability to assist customers in a professional manner.

a. Actively listen to customers.

b. Determine customers' individual needs.

c. Project a professional business image (e.g., appearance, voice, grammar, word usage,

enunciation, nonverbal communication).

d. Interact with customers and colleagues in a professional manner (e.g., prompt, friendly,

courteous, respectful, helpful, knowledgeable, and understandable).

e. Ensure that your assistance promotes the best interests of the company.

3.3 Determine the best method to maintain a customer list and communication platform.

3.4 Demonstrate understanding of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database

software as a communication tool for business.

Support of CTAE Foundation Course Standards and Common Core GPS and Georgia

Performance Standards

ELACC9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (oneon-

one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and

issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

ELACC9-10SL2: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats

(e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.

ELACC9-10SL4: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and

logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development,

substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.

Grading Scale*

|Area |Percentage |Area |Percentage |

|Class Work/Daily Work |35% |Reading/Writing |10% |

|Homework |5% |Final Exam |10% |

|Projects |20% |Work Ethic/Participation |10% |

|Tests / Quizzes |10% | | |

| | |Total |100% |

Required Materials: 1” Notebook and Dividers, Flash Drive, Pen, Pencil, and Loose Leaf Notebook Paper. For this course you must have sections for the following

Section 1- Assignment sheet/Homework

This section will allow you to remain organized in terms of knowing and understanding what

assignments you have and when they are due

Section 2-Journals

In this section you will keep all Journal Entries & Sponge Activities

Section 3-Classwork/Projects

In this section you will keep all work that is handed back to you

This section can be used to review for quizzes and tests

Section 4-Notes

We will be using the Cornell Note-taking system this semester. This will teach students how to

organize their ideas and thoughts more effectively.

Parental Involvement: Parent(s), you are a vital part of your child’s success; we can’t do it without you. This semester, we would like for you to volunteer only (4) hours of your time. You can volunteer with FBLA, during special events/ceremonies, as guest speaker or as an active member of our advisory board. Feel free to contact me, so we can decide which volunteer opportunity suits you best.

Classroom Expectations: Please respect yourself, your classmates, your teacher, and school property/campus.

1. All students are expected to arrive to class promptly and prepared. As soon as the last bell rings, students are expected to be in their assigned seats, otherwise a student is considered tardy.

2. It is the student’s responsibility to bring all required materials to class every day.

3. Cheating will not be tolerated! If you cheat or allow/assist someone to cheat, all parties involved will receive a zero and your parents will be notified immediately.

4. NO gum, candy, food, or drinks are allowed in this classroom/lab at any time.

5. Keep the room clean and respect the equipment and furnishing

6. Absolutely no use of vulgar, profane, or inappropriate language in the classroom

7. Students should use the restroom during class change--you will receive 5 passes for each semester. If those passes are used, you will not be permitted to leave the room unless you have an emergency. Students must be responsible for their own class pass, if it is loss you will not receive a replacement.

8. Students are not to groom in class, this includes hair, make-up, nails, etc…

9. Electronic devices, pagers, cellular phones, walkmans, CD players, MP3 players, hand-held games, cards, or any other material not related to or used in this class should be left at home. Bringing these items to class will result in confiscation. Items will be released only to a parent or guardian.

10. When using the computer lab, NO student is to use the computer for activities that do not relate to this class; therefore, you should not be checking e-mail, chatting, playing games, downloading, uploading, doing research for another class, listening to music, personal browsing, etc….When allowed to use the Internet, visiting websites that are not appropriate for school or not educationally related is PROHIBITED. Violators will face consequences as outlined in the student handbook.

Discipline Policy: Students who do not adhere to classroom rules will incur consequences. The instructor reserves the right to contact parents, administration, or counselors at any point in the discipline chain.

First Offense (Level 1): Warning given

Second Offense (Level 2): Student is assigned detention and parent is contacted.

Third Offense (Level 3): Student is assigned detention, parent is contacted, & seat assignment is changed.

Fourth Offense (Level 4): Parent is contacted, Self-Improvement Contract drawn-up and signed.

Fifth offense (Level 5): Administrative referral.

Detention: Detention will be held from 3:25-3:55pm in room E207 or C211on the assigned date(s). You should arrive promptly and have work to complete. Failure to report to detention will result in a referral to an administrator. If you have a conflict with the dates assigned, please see the instructor prior to your assigned date(s).

The following offenses will result in immediate administrative referral: Fighting, vandalism, overt defiance, or stopping the class from functioning.

No student has the right to interrupt another student's learning processes or the instructor's ability to deliver instruction. Violators will face consequences.

** All students should observe ALL the rules and regulations in the Student Handbook. **

Late Assignment Policy as of 8/5/11

Classwork/Projects/Labs/Special Projects

Students who fail to submit their assignment(s) on the date delineated by the individual instructor will receive a point deduction as follows:

Late Day 1 11 points 89 is the total possible points a student may earn

Late Day 2 9 points 80 is the total possible points a student may earn

Late Day 3 5 points 75 is the total possible points a student may earn

Homework

Students will have 3 opportunities to submit late homework assignments.

Students who fail to submit their homework assignment(s) on the date delineated by the individual instructor will receive a point deduction as follows:

*Late Day 1 11 points 89 is the total possible points a student may earn

*Late Day 2 9 points 80 is the total possible points a student may earn

Saturday School 5 points 75 is the total possible points a student may earn

NOTE: Saturday School will be the 3rd and last opportunity students may have to submit a late homework assignment.

*Teacher will determine the date student must submit the assignment.

Reassessment Policy

The goal of any summative assessment is to assess the level of mastery on a set of performance standards. Often, students perform on some assessments better than others. Therefore, reassessment should be used as a learning opportunity and students should take more responsibility for learning. Full credit is the maximum grade for reassessments. The student is required to attend at least one tutorial session for re-teaching prior to the reassessment. Reassessments must occur within the same 4.5 week marking period as the original assessment.

Make-up Work

Students who have excused absences are afforded an opportunity to complete missed work after their return to school. Students have three days upon return to complete schoolwork missed due to an excused absence. Failure to complete the missed work by the designated deadline will warrant an assignment to Saturday School.

Zeros

Every effort should be used to avoid issuing a student a zero. Students may be assigned detention or Saturday School. Also, parents may be contacted to solicit support for work completion. Counselors and administrators should be involved if a student misses assignments regularly. Parents must be notified in writing or via a telephone call any time a zero is issued. Teachers must document attempts to receive work from students.

Dress Code

Students are required to be in the Arabia Mountain Uniform daily.

Bottoms: Khaki, Navy, or Plaid Skirts (girls)

Tops: White, Navy, or Hunter Green (MUST HAVE SCHOOL LOGO)

Shoes: Black, Brown, or White (Boots must been covered by pants)

Outerwear: Navy or Hunter Green

Belts: Black or Brown (NO large fashion or studded belts)

*No Pantyhose/Tights with designs

*LARGE DANGLING JEWELRY IS PROHIBITED IN THE BUSINESS EDUCATION CLASSROOM

*LARGE BAGS AND NONTRASPARENT BAGS OF ANY KIND ARE PROHIBITED (Note: students will not be allowed to enter the class if they are in violation of dress code. Students will receive a tardy if they must return to their locker and the tardy bell has rung due to a breach of this rule)

*Students will not be allowed in the classroom if they violate the dress code

*Students must wear Arabia Mountain assembly attire for FBLA events if they do not have the official FBLA attire.

****Important Information for Parents/Students****

Parent/Teacher conferences will only be held before school or after school. Due to demanding schedules, conferences will be by appointment only. Conferences will not be held during instructional time. Parent/Teacher conferences are strongly encouraged, so in an effort to better accommodate all parents please call to schedule an appointment via voicemail.

Parents Visiting during Instructional Time

Parents may visit the classroom at anytime, however this must be arranged through the main office and requires a 24-hour notice. In addition, several criteria must be met during the visit. These criteria can be obtained in the student handbook or via the main office.

Click the link for the acknowledgement form on the website for an electronic signature by Friday, August 26, 2013. Thanks.

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