Mrs. Lermon’s Class Web Pages
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BCIS1 |
8th Grade Technology Apps |
BCIS2 |
Desktop Publishing |
BIMM |
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(8:00-8:50) & (8:53-9:43) |
(9:46 -10:36) |
(11:32-12:22) |
(12:55-1:45) |
(2:40-3:30) |
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Welcome to Mrs. Lermon’s computer classes. I am very excited to start the 2007-2008 school year. The class rules are the same for all classes; the syllabus for each class will provide you with the basic plan for the six-weeks, grading policies and other information. Click on the link above to navigate to the section for your class.
My conference time is ( 10:39-11:29), my e-mail is karen.lermon@region16.net
Note: assignments, test dates and due dates are subject to change, but students will always have plenty of time to prepare for testing. |
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Monday – Review classroom rules and expectations, learn to log-in to computers, pre--testing. Students will receive a handout that parents & students will need to sign and then return to school. This will be the 1st grade of the semester. Tuesday—Review of toolbars and functions of word processor, and file management |
Wednesday—Begin formatting of basic documents using UIL standards, types of memos Thursday---Class activity for advanced formatting options and controls, AutoFormat and other similar controls. Friday—Signed Classroom agreement due. |
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BCIS 1 (Business Computer Information Systems)
Students will learn or review basic word processing applications in the form of memos, letters, tables, newsletters and other documentation used in the business word. We will explore the wide range of uses of the word processing applications with Microsoft Word.
Students will also explore the functions, formulas and formatting of Excel our spreadsheet applications. They will learn to use the appropriate charts and graphics available in this program to create visual graphics commonly applied in the business world.
Database applications are becoming more and more popular and we will use the Access database program to learn the many ways available to manipulate data, numerical and text type, to generate reports and forms used in business.
PowerPoint is the presentation program we will use to create visual presentations that can be used to present in both small viewing and large viewing situations.
Students will be using a combination of textbook lessons, teacher created lessons and projects created from their own research. Student work will be saved to the network and the assignments will be graded on the network using the editing tools available. Printing will not be used on a regular basis.
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Week 1 | |
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Monday – Introduction of course and
expectations, pre-testing. Learning log-in procedures, list personal goals
for the year. |
Thursday – Practice formatting memos and letters. Class Assignment. TBA. Friday -- Quick Quiz Lesson 1 vocabulary. Create a letter of introduction about yourself. Examples given but student must introduce themselves.
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Students will learn to use a variety of software to design publications. We will create print media, videos; explore some graphic design as well. Desktop publishing is primarily the exploration of Design as it is used in marketing products. Students will use Word, Movie Maker, MS Publisher, digital cameras, Adobe design products such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and for web design GoLive and other available media. Students will be given a mixture of daily assignments and projects where the student will create the graphics and design layouts for different types of marketing requirements. We will explore the importance of consistency and themes used in print and advertising materials to meet different public demands and needs. Students will learn to appropriately apply the Desktop Publishing standards using the Elements of Design and the Principles of design and we will also explore the History of Desktop Publishing and the possible uses of print or other media in the future as technology continues to change. |
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Monday – Introduction of course and
expectations, Learning log-in procedures, list personal goals for the
year. |
Thursday – Continue with Principles of Design/Elements of Design. Friday – Quiz over Elements/Principles of Design. Begin 1st Design Project Flyers.
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BIMM
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Students will learn to use a variety of software to create print media, design graphics and animation, web design basics, video creation basics, and Internet basics. |
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Monday – Introduction of course and expectations, Learning log-in procedures, list personal goals for the year. Tuesday – File management using the network. Introduction to Photoshop. Wednesday - Lesson 1 Learning file types and basic drawing tools from any standard program. |
Thursday – Projects create a new graphic file. Friday - Lesson 2 importing & exporting graphics. |
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Dual Credit BCIS 2
BCIS2 dual credit is based upon the Amarillo College
curriculum. Class grading will be adjusted slightly for the
high school grade side and the syllabus
and other information will be posted
as soon as we are able to access the AC site.
§ No Food or Drinks in the Lab
§ Be On Time & Prepared
§ Respect for Others at All Times
§ Respect for All Equipment
§ Report All Unusual Computer Behaviors
§ Stay Seated & Leave Chairs At Workstation
§ Always Log-in and Log-out
§ Never Share Your Password
§ Complete Work in a Timely Manner
§ Leave Your Workstation Clean
§ No Printing without permission
§ Above All Be Honest
Computer Rules
Students must comply with the computer access rules required by the district in the student handbook.
Students are not allowed to access the Internet unless given permission to do so by the teacher.
E-mail, Face Book, My Space, chat rooms, diaries or any other kind of communication tool will not be allowed.
Any malfunction or odd behavior by the computer must be reported immediately.
Grading Policy – BCIS1, Desktop Publishing & BIMM
Test/Projects = 50%
· (projects may be counted as more than 1 test grade
· Students will be informed in advance of the grade distribution of projects.
Daily Grades = 30%
· Includes daily work & quiz types of grades
Participation Grades = 20%
· Includes active participation in step-by-step for 1st time learning activities.
· Assisted group/independent activities.
· Active working/participation on a random basis for projects.
This class is predominately determined by the AC teacher. However, I choose the grade distribution for the High School class grades.
This is the reason this class has a different grading policy than my other classes.
Test/Projects = 50%
§ Regular Chapter Tests are counted 1 time at 50%
§ Major Exams in the Prentice Hall Online Site are counted twice
§ Major Exams in the TIA Lecture Book are counted twice
Lab Grades = 30%
§ These are the labs done each week
Activity Grades = 20%
These are for actively participating in the Practice Tests available online.
For questions e-mail: Mrs. Lermon