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Welcome to Tech Discoveries! This is a 10 week course that allows you to discover and create using current technology. This class consists of seven modules/rotations. Use the links above for information, powerpoints and documents needed for each rotation. Use the links below to find out more about tech discoveries.
Quick Links
This class is a self directed computer class. The teacher lectures the first day of every new rotation/module. During this time, the teacher demonstrates the program/concepts the students will learn as well has explain the assignments. The rest of the time students are working in groups of two to complete the group rotation lessons and individual finals.
Please view the First Day Course Intro lecture. Please view class Rules and Expectations
Grading Policy (top)
Each module is worth 400 points and is broken down in the following way:
• Skill Lessons/Final - 300 points
• Internet Journal - 100 points
100% - 90%
89% - 80%
79% - 70%
69% - 68%
67% - 0%
In order to pass this course, students must pass ALL seven skills. Failure of a skill results in failure of the class. Remediation will be allowed throughout the quarter.
Email Use (top)
Students will be required to check their email EVERY day. Their email address is their id#@helixcharter.net. For example, if your id# is 44123456 than your email address is 44123456@helixcharter.net
On campus, email can be accessed two ways- 1) Microsoft Outlook 2) Internet Web Access
Off campus, email can ONLY be accessed via Internet Web Access.
Journal Questions (top)
Lab Hours (top)Each rotation will have a series of journal questions. You will find these questions in each rotation page. These journal questions need to be answered in COMPLETE sentances with minimal spelling errors.They are due TWO days after every rotation is over.
You will email me your journal responses. The subject header must be filled out correctly. If you are in my Period 1 class and responding to the Internet Journals, your subject heading would be P1 Journals Internet. If you are in my Period 4 class, your subject heading would be P4 Journals Internet.
Sample Journal Headings Per.4
Students who wish/need to work outside of classtime, room 170 is open for student use when class in not in session. The room is open before school, during Nutrition Break, and some lunchs (when teachers do not have meetings). After school lab time will vary. Please speak to teacher about which day is best for you.
Wednesday Tutorial is from 8:15am - 9:35am. This is a GREAT time to catch up and complete any missing work.