Ms. Pirtle’s Technology Class

ExpectationsWelcome, Students!

2011 – 2012

Welcome to the SJSJ Computer lab!

· Goals:· Become good users· Become great users · Become power users!

· Questions?· If you have any questions during my presentation,

please raise your hand and wait to be called on.

What You Will Need for this Class

· Ear Buds (each student):· Available at the Dollar Tree for $1.00. The kind you would use to listen to

an Ipod. · Please bring earbuds in a Ziplock bag with your name on it by Monday,

September 19. I will keep these in the lab for your child’s personal use with audio activities

· USB Flash Drive (Optional): · Students are required to back up all work. · A 4 GB USB Flashdrive can be purchased for under $10.00· You will be able to upload work to your password protected wiki pages,

where it can be accessed by you using any computer that is connected to the Internet.

· If your you do not have access to the Internet at home, you will need a USB Flash drive for accessing and saving homework.

Classroom Community· Our classroom is a community. In our

community, we have rules to help us get along with each other.

· Our class rules include:· Be respectful and responsible.· Be organized and follow directions.· Be on time· Be prepared.

Beginning of Class, PleaseDo:· arrive on time· take your assigned

seat quietly and quickly

· wipe keyboard and mouse with disinfectant cloth while you are waiting for class to start

· wait for instructions

Do Not:

· turn on monitor until told

· touch keyboard or peripherals until told

Stay Seated ~ Work Quietly

· Have a question? · Need to use the lavatory?· Have a problem?· Need to get something from the printer?

RAISE YOUR HAND!

While in the Lab, PleaseDo Not:· bring food, drinks or gum

into the lab· bang on keyboards· touch the monitor with

your hands

Do:· make sure your hands

are clean· use all equipment

GENTLY· keep walk spaces clear of

books, backpacks, etc.· tell your teacher

immediately if something isn’t working

Internet UseBe sure to:

· NEVER give out personal information on the Internet

· Visit only sites that are appropriate and relevant to your assignment

· Respect all copyright policies for text, graphic, audio and video files

Unless directed by your teacher, there is NO:· E-mailing· Chatting· Surfing· Watching Video· Listening to Music

CARE: Assigned Chat, E-mail and Discussion Posts Must Be….

· Civil

· Appropriate

· Respectful

· Encouraging

Helping Others· Help with your MOUTH not the MOUSE· Keep your hands on your own keyboard

Ergonomics· Use good posture· Sit up straight· Don’t rock your chair· Feet on the floor· Fingers curved over home row keys:

End of Class· Save your work as directed

· Correct folder· Correct filename

· Exit all applications· Check for and remove any components you may have

plugged in to drives or ports (ear bud, CDs, flash drives, etc)

· check your workspace (table and floor) and pick up all papers or trash

· Wait to be told to line up to leave

Assignments· Any projects not finished in class are to be

completed as homework · Any student who loses lab privileges as a result

of breaking the rules will be expected to complete all assignments on time as homework.

· Homework and assignments will be posted with requirements and due dates on our technology wiki: http://sjsjtechnology.wikispaces.com/

Consequences for Breaking the Lab

Rules*· 1st Incident - Verbal Warning· 2nd Incident – Loss of computer privileges

for the rest of the day. Written notice to be signed by parents.

· 3rd Incident – Loss of computer privileges for the week, sent to Principal’s office. Written notice to be signed by parents.

* Additional consequences may include suspension of student’s e-mail, wiki or other online accounts

Consequences for Obeying the Rules!

· You will be happier with your grade· You will gain computer knowledge and

skills· We will have more time for more fun

and creative computer adventures!

Questions?

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Let’s Have an Awesome Year!