What You Need to Know About 7th/8th Grade Tech Ed
What will your student learn?
Computer Science- Coding
Robotics
Safe Online practices
Basic file organization- Google Drive
Design thinking- TinkerCad
Class Participation:
Class Participation means taking an active role in learning. This is a "hands on" class. This means students will be required to use technology, software, materials and tools to advance their learning. Students will be expected to use class time effectively. Failure to use class time effectively will affect their grade as they will not be able to work on most of their assignments at home. Therefore, they must use class time to complete their projects. If a student is absent is their responsibility to make arrangements to complete the missing work.
Class Expectations:
This year we will be operating under the motto of "BE AWESOME!" This means that students will be expected to SOAR in the computer lab. This is what our school rules look like in the computer lab. Click HERE for more information for it means to SOAR and please review this info with your student. Unfortunately, failure to follow these expectations in the lab may result in loss of computer/internet privileges, referral to the office, or permanent loss of computer access. Students' citizenship grade will be based on their if they exhibit soar behavior.
Required Materials/Tardies:
Required Materials: agenda, pencil/pen, folder, Google Drive App (Highly recommended. Not required)
Students are expected to bring required materials to class every day. Failure to do so will result in a tardy to return to their locker. Three tardies will result in a detention which is a school policy.
Google Drive Accounts
The school district provides each student with a Google Drive account for cloud storage. Students will be required to use their Google Drive to turn in assignments. It is recommended that students install the Google Drive App on their mobile device with your permission. This app is free. In this way students will transfer media from their device to the school computer.
Grading Assessment :
Students will receive points for the completion of assignments and projects. Students will be graded on project requirement, effort and a short written reflection. The larger the project the more points it will be worth. All grades will be posted on PowerSchool.
On Class Room Technology...
Everyday students will use classroom technology. Students are expected to use this technology safely and respectfully. They will be asked to sign some technology in and out and return it in the condition it was given to them. Students will be held responsible for any damage to the technology while in their possession.
On Personal Mobile Devices...
Mrs. Winters class is a yellow zone. This means that students may use their phones/devices with permission or learning activities. They are not to be used for texting, social media, taking photos, checking emails, recording video, etc. In the event that students uses their mobile device/cell phone improperly Mrs. Winters will enforce the school rule of confiscating the device and the student's parent/guardian will need to pick up the device from the office. Students will also will not be allowed to bring their phone to class ever again (seriously never). Students are never to photograph/record Mrs. Winters or any student and post it to internet. Tablets may be used for reading but students must inform Mrs. Winters when using the device.
Weekly Agenda
Every Monday I will post what will be covered in class for the whole week by purpose, activity, and homework (PAH). Students will write this information in your agenda book. If students are absent it is their responsibility to fill out your agenda. Please see teacher if you do not understand the information you have missed. The last half hour of class on Friday will be used for catch up. Students may also ask for an academic time pass.
Computer Science- Coding
Robotics
Safe Online practices
Basic file organization- Google Drive
Design thinking- TinkerCad
Class Participation:
Class Participation means taking an active role in learning. This is a "hands on" class. This means students will be required to use technology, software, materials and tools to advance their learning. Students will be expected to use class time effectively. Failure to use class time effectively will affect their grade as they will not be able to work on most of their assignments at home. Therefore, they must use class time to complete their projects. If a student is absent is their responsibility to make arrangements to complete the missing work.
Class Expectations:
This year we will be operating under the motto of "BE AWESOME!" This means that students will be expected to SOAR in the computer lab. This is what our school rules look like in the computer lab. Click HERE for more information for it means to SOAR and please review this info with your student. Unfortunately, failure to follow these expectations in the lab may result in loss of computer/internet privileges, referral to the office, or permanent loss of computer access. Students' citizenship grade will be based on their if they exhibit soar behavior.
Required Materials/Tardies:
Required Materials: agenda, pencil/pen, folder, Google Drive App (Highly recommended. Not required)
Students are expected to bring required materials to class every day. Failure to do so will result in a tardy to return to their locker. Three tardies will result in a detention which is a school policy.
Google Drive Accounts
The school district provides each student with a Google Drive account for cloud storage. Students will be required to use their Google Drive to turn in assignments. It is recommended that students install the Google Drive App on their mobile device with your permission. This app is free. In this way students will transfer media from their device to the school computer.
Grading Assessment :
Students will receive points for the completion of assignments and projects. Students will be graded on project requirement, effort and a short written reflection. The larger the project the more points it will be worth. All grades will be posted on PowerSchool.
On Class Room Technology...
Everyday students will use classroom technology. Students are expected to use this technology safely and respectfully. They will be asked to sign some technology in and out and return it in the condition it was given to them. Students will be held responsible for any damage to the technology while in their possession.
On Personal Mobile Devices...
Mrs. Winters class is a yellow zone. This means that students may use their phones/devices with permission or learning activities. They are not to be used for texting, social media, taking photos, checking emails, recording video, etc. In the event that students uses their mobile device/cell phone improperly Mrs. Winters will enforce the school rule of confiscating the device and the student's parent/guardian will need to pick up the device from the office. Students will also will not be allowed to bring their phone to class ever again (seriously never). Students are never to photograph/record Mrs. Winters or any student and post it to internet. Tablets may be used for reading but students must inform Mrs. Winters when using the device.
Weekly Agenda
Every Monday I will post what will be covered in class for the whole week by purpose, activity, and homework (PAH). Students will write this information in your agenda book. If students are absent it is their responsibility to fill out your agenda. Please see teacher if you do not understand the information you have missed. The last half hour of class on Friday will be used for catch up. Students may also ask for an academic time pass.