North Charleston High School

GOOGLE APPLICATIONS

COURSE CODE: 5007

North Charleston High School

Syllabus

2016-2017

Instructor: Ms. Carolyn Southall

Department:Career and Technology Education

Email: Room: 316

Website: www.ccsdschools.com

First Semester Schedule:Second Semester Schedule:

Period / Period
1 / Planning / 1 / Planning
2 / Google Applications / 2 / Google Applications
3 / Google Applications / 3 / Google Applications
4 / Desktop Publishing / 4 / Desktop Publishing
5 / Entrepreneurship / 5 / Entrepreneurship

Textbook:None

Software:Google-applications and other online web applications

Hardware:Dell computer

Prerequisite: Demonstrated Keyboarding Proficiency Recommended Grade Level: 9-12

Length: Semester Credit: 1 credit (Carnegie unit)

Successful completion of this course satisfies the computer science requirement for graduation.

Course Description: Google Applications is designed to introduce students to the many applications that Google offers. The course builds on skills beyond the traditional introduction of computer concepts and incorporates emerging technologies using Google Applications. The course prepares students for learning and working in the 21st century through communication and collaboration tools. Real world, student-centered activities will strengthen students’ technology skills in the continually changing online Google community.

Attendance: In order to be eligible to receive credit for a course, students must meet the attendance requirement as stated in the Student Handbook. In order to be eligible to receive credit for a semester course, students may not have more than 3 unexcused absences. Students are responsible for all assignments missed due to absence. The student handbook “Make-Up Policy” will be followed when a student has been absent. It is the student’s responsibility to make appropriate arrangements with the teacher whenever work is unfinished or needs to be made up. Students may make up work before or after school. If a student is absent one day; missed work is due two school days later; absent two or more days, missed work is due five school days later.

Internet, Games, and Downloads: Students are not allowed to use the computer and/or the Internet for non-educational purposes.

Extra Assistance: Assignments are to be turned in on or before the due date. A late penalty of up to 10 points may be deducted for late assignments. Additional time and/or assistance for assignments is available for students that need it - before school (7:30-8:00 a.m.) on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday and after school (3:30-4:30) on Tuesdays.

Grading

A = 90-100 Class work (Includes quizzes and participation) 40%

B = 80- 89 Projects/Tests 40%

C = 70-79 Semester Exam 20%

D =60-69

F =59 and below

Assessment rubrics/scoring guides are used for graded assignments.

Students who experience difficulty completing assignments or who did not demonstrate mastery in a content area may be given additional time to complete and/or redo the assignment. Arrangements may be made with the teacher for individualized instruction or to make-up assignments using the computer lab. However, students are expected to stay on task and use their time wisely in class. All assignments are paced so that they can be completed in class. Students that desire to sleep, refuse to participate, or do not use their time wisely may not be eligible for make-up time.

Discipline/Class Rules: Google Applications is a meaningful and career-oriented course. Therefore, this course will consist of material for job skills and knowledge. It follows that the conduct, effort, attitude, and attendance of the students should reflect this training. Students are expected to come to class prepared to learn. High standards and expectations will be maintained to prepare students for the transition from school to work (or higher education) in our global economic society. Students will be encouraged to be as conscientious in class, effort, and attendance as if they were actually working in areas that required these skills. The classroom rules are designed to maximize the learning process. No student will be allowed to interfere with the learning of other students.

1. Follow school rules and policy as outlined in NCHS student handbook and Computer Usage Guidelines.

2. Follow teacher directions.

3. Respect school property and the property of others.

4. Come to class prepared to learn/Classroom Readiness (bring basic tools daily: pencil, paper, flash drive) and a positive attitude.

Consequences:

1st consequence - Verbal warning

2nd consequence - Loss of computer privilege, parental contact

3rd consequence - Administrative intervention

Procedures: Procedures are used in daily life and must be practiced until they become routine. Following procedures results in success. Failure to follow procedures results in class distractions, confusion, and inefficiency.

Entering Class - Enter the class in an orderly manner. Sit in your seat, put your personal belongings under your workstation or on the back of your chair, turn on your computer and log in, read the instructions on the smart board, and take out your basic tools.

Daily Work - Review the white board or smart board for the daily assignment. Listen for instructions and demonstrations. Do not get out of your seat while instructions are given to the class (including sharpening pencils and going to the trash can). Collaborate with classmates for routine questions. Raise your hand for additional questions (email is also acceptable). Work efficiently and remain focused on your assignment. No sleeping or putting your head down on the workstation is permitted during instructional time.

Printing/Turning in Assignments -Students may not print without permission.Students are not to print unnecessary pages orwork from other classes. Non-printed (handwritten) work must have your name and block written in the top right corner.

GMail- Students will the NCHS Gmail log in to access Google Mail and Apps. The student log in is the first 3 letters of their last name, the first 3 letters of their first name, the last 4 digits of their student ID/lunch number @ccsdschools.com

Google Classroom - Students will log in to the Google Classroom daily. There they will find announcements, assignments, and instructions on what is expected of them on a daily bases. Students will also submit assignments to the Google Classroom.

Saving Work – Google Documents are automatically saved. However, for precautionary measures students are required to save their work in a folder on their desktop and on a flash drive

Leaving Class - are encouraged to go to the restrooms before the late bell rings. Students will not be allowed to use the restrooms during the first and last 20 minutes of class (prime instructional time, demonstration, and independent practice). Students may not take care of personal errands during class. Early dismissals require a pass; students that do not have a written pass must wait until they are dismissed by the attendance office.

Cell Phone - Students will be allowed to use their cell phones at the discretion of the teacher for educational purposes only. Students may not answer cell phones (this includes parents who are texting continuously or asking them to leave the classroom). Students who do not comply will have to relinquish their cell phones to the teacher or an administrator.

Head Phones- Students will be allowed to use their own headphones during various class activities. Students are not allowed to enter the class with headphone on or around their necks. Students are not allowed to plug headphones into the computer without teacher permissions. Students who do not comply with headphone rules will have to relinquish their headphones to the teacher or an administrator.

ID Badges - Pursuit to school policies, students are required to wear I.D. badges at all times. Students are required to wear badges around their necks secured by a lanyard (not gold chains or beaded necklaces).

Emergency Procedures - To provide optimum safety for students and the teacher our classroom doors will be locked at all times during the school day. No one will not be permitted to enter the classroom without proper identification or visitor’s ID badge.

Evacuation procedures - Posted instructions are located beside the doors of the classroom.

Food and Beverages- Food and beverages (including gum, drinks and food items from lunch and or cooking classes) are not allowed in the lab.

Computers and Workstations- Every student will be assigned a desktop computer. Students will share a workstation with peers. There will be two students per workstation. Students are to refrain from changing the computer settings, detaching speakers, defacing computer workstations, monitors, hard drives, mouse, keyboard, document stands and chairs. Students are not to unplug computer wires from the computer or outlets. No personal items (book bags, purses, lotion, combs, and books from other classes…) are to be stored on the workstation. You are expected to keep your work area clean and free of debris at all times.

Ending Class - At the end of the class period log out of your computer. Students who are in 5th period will log off and shutdown the computer daily. You are expected to stay engaged in your work assignments from bell to bell. When the bell rings you will push your chairs in and take all of your personal belongings with you. The teacher will not be responsible for items left behind.

Unit of Study:

Standards can be found at

Safety and Ethics - identify major causes of work-related accidents in offices; describe the threats to a computer network, methods of avoiding attacks, and options in dealing with virus attacks; identify potential abuse and unethical uses of computers and networks; explain the consequences of illegal, social, and unethical uses of information technologies, (e.g., piracy, illegal downloading, licensing infringement, inappropriate uses of software, hardware, and mobile devices); differentiate between freeware, shareware, and public domain software copyright; discuss computer crimes, terms of use, and legal issues such as copyright laws, fair use laws, and ethics pertaining to scanned and downloaded clip art images, photographs, documents, video, recorded sounds and music, trademarks, and other elements for use in web publications; identify netiquette including the use of email, social networking, blogs, texting, and chatting; and describe ethical and legal practices in business professions, such as safeguarding the confidentiality of business-related information.

Employ ability Skills - identify positive work practices (e.g., appropriate dress code for the workplace, personal grooming, punctuality, time management, and organization); demonstrate positive interpersonal skills (e.g., communication, respect, teamwork).

Student Organizations - explain how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education courses; explain the goals and objectives of related student organizations; list opportunities available to students through participation in related student organizations conferences/competitions, community service, philanthropy, and other activities; explain how participation in career and technology education student organizations can promote lifelong responsibility for a community service and professional development.

Gmail - sign up for a Google account; change Google account settings; read and send email messages; manage Gmail contacts; manage messages.

Google Calendar - create online calendar; create an event; create repeating events; set up event reminders; invite others to events; share calendar with others; change calendar views.

Google Chrome - navigate the web with Google Chrome; add and manage bookmarks and history; use Google Chrome with Google Applications.

Google Search - conduct a basic Google Search; analyze search results page; filter search results using Google search tools; refine search using Boolean operators; restrict search to specific file types; evaluate search results by domain; conduct an advanced search; use Google's Quick Find features; explore Google’s non-search feature (e.g. translate, books).

Google Docs/Google Drive - create a word processing document (apply formatting features, insert and move text and objects, print); create a spreadsheet (enter text, dates, and numbers into rows and columns, merge cells vertically and horizontally, enter and edit formulas in a cell and/or use the formula bar, format cells, sort and manage data, use basic functions, print); create a presentation (insert and delete slides, insert text, images, drawings, videos, tables, and shapes, format presentation settings, download a presentation); collaborate on documents; share documents or email documents as attachments; access and manage files from any Internet-enabled device; create a drawing; create a form.

Google Sites - create and manage a Google site; insert images, links, gadgets, and Google-specific items; collaborate with other to manage sites.

Google Earth - create a virtual field trip and/or sightseeing tour; create and edit place marks, add text, links, and images to place marks; utilize layers to access multiple features and views; access and navigate Google Sky, Google Moon, and Google Mars.

Google Maps - map a location; create driving directions, calculate mileage; create a custom map; search for a local business or landmark.

Google Photo - organize photos; edit photos using basic fixes and special effects; share photos; create a photo album; create a slide show.

Google Blogger - create a reflective learning journal; post messages, photos, and videos; share school work.

Honor Code – The Academic Honesty Policy is being implemented to ensure that students submit credible work that is evident of their content mastery. Students should seek to be totally honest in their dealings with others. They should complete their own work and be evaluated based upon its originality. They should avoid academic dishonesty and misconduct in all its forms, including plagiarism, fabrication or falsification, cheating, and other academic misconduct.

Plagiarism/Cheating –Students are expected to create and do their own work. Students are required to correctly document any information they obtain from the following resources: Books, Internet, Magazines, Movies, Music, Videos or anything they did not create themselves. Students are not allowed to copy another student’s work. Students must get permission from the teacher to share class notes. Students who do not follow these procedures will receive a grade of zero for each assignment and possible administrative referral. Students will not be given an opportunity to make upwork.
Attendance – Students are expected to be in class 98% of the time. It is vital that students come to school (no absences) during the first ten (10) of the new school year. Attendance is an essential part of the learning process. Students who come to class on regular bases are more likely to pass the course. The student is solely responsible for making arrangements with the teacher to get make-up assignments. Students will have five days from the first day back from an excused absence to make-up work. Per Charleston County School District, students with six or more absences may be denied credit for the course.

2014-2015 Lesson Sequence (subject to change)

Date / Lesson/Unit / Reference/Standard
Wk 1 / Welcome/Syllabus, Computer Log-In, Assessments (computer and learning), Typing Review (introduction for some) / Handouts
Wk 2 / Safety and Ethics
-Computer
-Copy Right Laws
-Social Media
-Cyber Security / A.1-9
-Identify major cause of work-related accidents in the work place.
-Describe the threats to a computer network, methods of avoiding attacks, and options in dealing with virus attacks.
-Identify potential abuse and unethical uses of computers and networks.
-Explain the consequences of illegal, social, and unethical uses of information technologies (e.g., piracy, illegal downloading; licensing infringement, inappropriate uses of software, hardware, and mobile devices.
-Differentiate between freeware, shareware, and public domain software copyrights.
-Discuss computer crimes, terms of use, and legal issues such as copyright laws, fair use laws, and ethics pertaining to scanned and downloaded clip art images, photographs, documents, video, recorded sounds and music, trademarks, and other elements for use in Web publications.
-Identify netiquette including the use of e-mail, social networking, blogs, texting, and chatting.
-Describe ethical and legal practices in business professions such s safeguarding the confidentiality of business-related information.
-Discuss the importance of cyber safety and the impact of cyber bullying.
Wk 3 / Employ ability Skills
-Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills
-Career Awareness/Readiness
-Job applications and resumes
-Attire, Hygiene, and Interviews / B.1-2
-Identify positive work practices (e.g., appropriate dress code for the workplace, personal grooming, punctuality, time management, personal organization).
-Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills (e.g. communication, respect, teamwork).
Wk 4 / Student Organizations
-What is FBLA

-Membership Overview
-Conferences
-Community Service Ideas
-Membership Benefits
-Competition Events
-Other Professional Student Organization Interest Searches / C. 1-4
-Explain how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education courses.
-Explain the goals and objectives of related student organizations.
-List opportunities available to students through participation in related student organization conferences/competitions, community service, philanthropy, and other activities.
-Explain how participation in career and technology education student organizations can promote lifelong responsibility for community service and professional development.
Wk 5 / Gmail
-Using Google Apps Overview
-Personalizing Gmail
-Composing Bulleted List
-Editing Text
-Use Spell Check
-Introduce Gmail Companion Website:
technology/
-Perform a Basic and Advance search for messages
-Using the My Picture Settings
-Creating a custom signature
-Using Themes
-MM Company Brochure
-Skills Test / D.1-5
-Sign up for a Google account.
-Change Google account settings.
-Read and send email messages
-Manage Gmail contacts
-Manage Messages
Wk 6 / Google Calendar
-Pretest

-Mini, My calendars, and other calendars
-Creating Events
-Customizing the Calendar
-Changing Calendar View
-Inviting Guest and Checking Invitation Responses.
-Adjusting the appearance of the calendar
-Sharing Calendars
-Changing Calendar Settings
-Managing a Calendar
-Lesson Review
-Skills Test / E.1-7
-Create Online Calendar
-Create an event
-Create repeating events
-Set up event reminders
-Invite others to events
-Share calendar with others
-Change calendar views
Wk 7 / Chrome
-Navigate the Web, add and manage bookmarks and history, use Google Apps / F. Google Chrome (Web Browser)
-Navigate the Web with Google Chrome
-Add and manage bookmarks and history.
-Use Google Chrome with Google Apps
Wk 8 / Google Search / G. Conduct Google search, analyze results, filter search, use Boolean operators, conduct an advance search, explore non-search features (e.g. translate, books).
Wk 9-13 / Docs / H. Create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, collaborate on documents, share documents,manage files,
Wk 14 / Sites / I. Create and manage a Google Web Site, insert images, and specific items, Embed items, and collaborate with others.
Wk 15 / Maps / M. Map a location, create driving directions, search for a local business or landmark
Wk 16 / Earth / L. Create a virtual field trip, create and edit place marks, add text, links,and images to place marks.
Wk 17 -18 / Photos / O. Organize, edit and share photos. Create a photo album and slide show.

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