Course Syllabi (Tech)

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE: TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION for the 21st CENTURY

TEACHER: Dwayne Yamato

CONTACT INFO: dwayne.yamato@pusd.org

TEXTBOOK: None

SOFTWARE: Microsoft Office 2010, Web 2.0 Tools

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Technology Education for the 21st Century is a Pomona Unified School District graduation requirement.  Tech Ed 21 is a one-semester course designed to prepare students for high school by allowing them to use technology to complete their course work.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: The students will:

  • Touch type at 30 wpm
  • Demonstrate proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, and PowerPoint
  • Use the Internet for research
  • Use various Web 2.0 tools
  • Use Google apps for collaborative and individual projects
  • Define technology vocabulary

GRADING SCALE:

  • A 90-100%
  • B 80-89%
  • C 70-79%
  • D 60-69%
  • F 0-59%

ATTENDANCE/TARDY POLICY: Attendance/tardy policy as established by Ganesha High School

DISTANCE LEARNING

We will be starting the year using distance learning.  You will notice that you are part of two different cohorts, A or B.  These cohort groups will be used when we transition into a hybrid model.  In the meantime, while we are still doing distance learning, both cohorts will meet (via Zoom) every day during our scheduled period.  It is important that you attend every day because this will be the only time I will be giving instruction to new lessons and topics.  If you miss a day you will miss the presentation.

CLASSROOM/ZOOM  NORMS, PROCEDURES, RULES, AND CONSEQUENCE

Rules 

In order to maintain a productive, positive, friendly, and respectful learning environment, the following rules have been established and will be enforced while online:

  • Respect yourself and others with your words and actions
  • Listen when others are speaking
  • Class time is for class activities only
  • Be prompt and prepared for class

Norms

In order to create an equitable and fair learning environment for all, the student generated the following norms for the classroom:

  • Attend online class as if you were attending school
  • Ask questions
  • Be prepared and participate
  • Use appropriate academic language
  • Be positive
  • Be responsible
  • Assist your classmates
  • Show your face while on Zoom and not just your avatar picture
  • Be dressed and in a good learning environment.

CLASSROOM RULES:
Students will:

  • Eat and drink outside the classroom
  • Have all electronic devices off while in class
  • Be prepared and on time for class
  • Don’t wear hats
  • Respect people and classroom property
  • Use appropriate language
  • Wait for teacher dismissal

DISCIPLINE POLICY:

  • First Offense-Warning and parent contact
  • Second Offense-Parent contact/detention
  • Third Offense-Referral

Additional Comments:
This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the teacher/administration. Parents and students will be notified of any such change(s) should they occur.

Distance Learning/Online/Zoom Guidelines for Success for all online meetings we’ll be having.

  • Your Daily Attendance in class meetings counts!
  • Log in on time for all Zoom meetings.
  • Dress as you would to appear in front of your classmates, abide by school dress code.
  • Use appropriate language on all online platforms when writing and speaking.
  • Follow teacher directions when using features and controls on Zoom.
  • Check Google Classroom and School Apps Email daily for assignments and communication from your teachers.
  • All assignments will be scored and count toward your grade.
  • Submit assignments on time as directed by your teacher.