What’s It All About: 

In Technology Applications, students use computers, assorted software programs, the Internet, a digital camera, and a scanner to complete a wide variety of projects.  Come in each day ready to give every task your very best.  I'll do the same.  If we do that, you will leave here with the skills you need to accomplish any new technology task that comes your way. 

Making the Grade:

Most work is hands-on and performance based.

WJHS has adopted a standardized grading system. Six weeks grades will be based on daily assignments, projects, tests and the six weeks exam.  Test and project averages will count 50%, daily work will count 35% and the six week's exam will count 15%.  The total of the 3 six weeks averages will count as 85% of the semester average and the semester exam will count as the remaining 15%.

Tutorials:

Students who attend class daily, participate fully and complete all assignments in a timely manner will be successful.  If a student misses class for any reason, it is his/her responsibility to get the missed work from me and to arrange extra lab time, if needed.  I am available for extra lab time and tutorials as follows:

Tuesday - Friday - 7:40-7:55

Monday - Thursday- 3:15-3:40.

FYI: The Nitty-Gritty

Software we use includes Microsoft Office XP and Internet Explorer.    We use Dell computers with the Windows XP operating system, but comparable programs are also available for the Macintosh computer. Students will complete several projects throughout the year using this equipment.

Students use computers and related hardware and software daily to accomplish the following goals:

1. Understand common terminology and basic operations
2. Use key applications (word processing, graphics tools, databases, spreadsheets, web-browsers, and presentation software) and hardware (computers, scanners, digital cameras)
3. Become aware of ethical, safety, and legal issues involving technology use in our society