Business Computer Applications

State Course MIS03# 14024 Midways Course # 14024 Prerequisite: None

Instructor: Mr. Steve Deziel Email: steve.deziel@midwayschools.com Time & Location: (M,W,F1) Period 7 Room 108 Tutoring Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:30-4:00 or later if arranged Required Textbook & Materials: A Guide to Microsoft Office 2010, Jan Marrelli, Lawrenceville Press Course Description: The main focus of this course is microcomputer operation system functions and commands. Students learn about operating system concepts, disk and file formats, disk and file management, and control and processing programs. Students learn to use utilities to sort, merge, copy, back up, and recover data. They also perform installation and execution of business applications software. Course Standards: See the following link: http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/resource/corscode/2013word/index.shtm Student Course Goals (I can statements:) -key pad ts using a variety of input technologies odifying, storing, retrieving, and printing ters, memos, faxes, envelopes, and labels) using correct style, format, mailability and content

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ge policies, and student photo policies) copyright, computer crime, fraud, and abuse Technology Use/Flipped Classroom: Technology is incorporated into nearly every facet of this class and you will need a fully charged computer every day. Most of your homework will be viewing the lessons lecture on your computer and using that information to complete the work in class the following day. It is imperative that you allow the time necessary to view the lectures and practice any required learning that was included in the lesson. A very large percentage of your assignments and tests will be completed/delivered using various programs on your computer and turned in through E-Mail or a submission portal on my Website. We will go over this in depth. Late Assignments: All homework, projects, etc. must be satisfactorily completed and submitted when due to receive full credit. Failure to do so may result in a reduced grade and/or repeating the assignment. Participation: Students are required to come to class fully prepared and ready to learn. Attention to and respect for both the instructor and other students is required. Attendance: The maximum number of absences permitted before loss of credit is 10. See your student handbook for additional information.

Tardiness: Please arrive on time. All students are expected to be in their seats, quiet, and all materials ready when the tardy bell rings. See your student handbook for additional information. Scholastic Dishonesty: Any scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated. See your student handbook for additional information.

Assessments: May be conducted through classroom activities, quizzes, writing assignments (rubric*), projects (rubric*), as well as paper tests: multiple choice, true or false, matching, short answer, etc.

*Grading Setup: Homework: 5% Lab: 10% Conduct/Participation: 5% Quizzes: 5% Tests/Projects: 75% Final Grade: Q1 (40%) + Q2 (40%) + Final Test (20%) = Grade Assignment Schedule/Test Dates: You will be provided a tentative schedule of assignment due dates and test dates prior to the start of each unit Other Items of Importance: 1. Cell Phones - according to your handbook are not to be carried. 2. Laptops/Computers usage and problems: 3. Weather Cancellations: See your student handbook for additional information. 4. Special Needs, Modifications, and Accommodations: Please establish a meeting time with me to discuss your needs in regards to your IEP (Individual Education Plan), Section 504, Title I, etc. 5. Email: no text messaging language - use formal language only. 6. All students are obligated to devote the entire scheduled class period towards achieving content mastery. *Rubric will be provided in advance of each assignment and assessment.

Classroom Rules
Bring all necessary materials to class Be seated and ready to learn when the bell rings Be respectful of others and their property Speak when acknowledged and appropriate Place electronic devices face down and shut off on desk before start of class Planners must be signed in ink-both ways