Topics:

  • Web Design
  • Web Graphics
  • Formatting Web Documents
  • Creating Hypertext Links
  • PhotoShop
  • Web Animation
  • Flash
  • Basics of Programming
  • Variables, Expressions, and Statements
  • Decision Making and Looping
  • Strings
  • Arrays
  • Graphics
  • File Handling
  • Fundamental Algorithms

OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SYLLABUS: COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY 1 SCHOOL YEAR: 2011-12

Department: Computer Academy
Instructor: Mr. Frey
Website:www.voxcommunications.com
Grade Level(s) for which course is intended: 10-11
Credit Value: 5.00 Per Semester
Length of Course:1Year
Pre-requisite(s): none

Brief Course Description: This course provides students with a basic understanding of computer science, computer hardware, and applications software. Emphasis is given to the basic architecture and organization of computers, the basic operating system, descriptions of computer networks, and problem solving skills and strategies using computers. Students learn the use of applications software including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphics, Internet access, and web page development. Programming skills are introduced using a variety of software languages.

Learner Outcomes:
  • Student will exhibit complex reasoning, decision making, and problem solving skills.
  • Student will develop effective communications, both orally and in writing.
  • Student will demonstrate ability to coordinate, manage or develop the work activities of a team.
  • Students will understand systems and programming concepts related to Computer Science.
  • Students are able to reason, communicate, solve problems and develop understanding of numbers, measurement, geometry, functions, statistics and probability, logic, and algebra.
Instructional Practices: The teaching strategies I shall employ for this course begin with lecture/demonstration, followed by hands-on application of the principles discussed. Most assignments are given online via the Internet. Most of the lab work will consist of projects (both individual and group projects). Students will be expected to perform research on a series of technology related topics and to report the results of their projects in both oral presentations and written format. Students are also expected to apply what they learn in the real world through service learning projects in the community.

Student Assessment: Since classes in Computer Technology, are by their nature project based and performance based driven, most of the student's work will be graded based on the quality of their projects. However, oral reports, written assignments, group projects, quizzes, tests, and a final examination will also be evaluated in calculating the student's final grade.

Marks:
A. Work that is outstanding and above grade level: 90-100%
B. Work that is good, and above grade level: 80-89%
C. Work that is satisfactory and is grade level: 70-79%
D. Work that needs improvement, below grade level: 60-69%
F. Work that is unsatisfactory, well below grade level: 59% and below

Classroom Management Plan
  1. Do not talk while the teacher is giving instructions.
  2. No food or drink near the computer workstations.
  3. Do not download or install software on any of the computers.
  4. Electronic devices must be turned off and out of sight unless authorized by teacher for work.
  5. Report any problems with your workstation to me before the end of class.
  6. Arrive to class on time.
  7. Cheating on tests or plagiarizing written assignments will result in flunking the assignment, a parent-teacher conference, and disciplinary actions as per the Honor Code of the Skyline Student Handbook.

Behavior Issues: The Countdown of Actions

If a student is violating classroom rules, the following steps will be taken in this order:
  1. Verbal warning
  2. One-on-one discussion
  3. The formal sit-down: teacher/student conference
  4. Call home
  5. Meeting with parent and teachers
  6. Disciplinary action with school administrators with possible suspension