Info & Communication Tech 11&12

Course Outline

Instructor: Mr. Powell
E-mail: tpowell@sd62.bc.ca
Classroom: Room 2026 (Main Computer Lab)
Website: http://powellsclassroom.weebly.com I use the website frequently! (a.k.a. every day)
Twitter: @tpowell62
This isnt a required follow, but you may find this incredibly useful.

On the website, under the ICT tab, you will find downloadable assignments (so that there are NO I didnt
know what to do! excuses), scheduled due dates for assignments, an assignment drop box and a schedule
of events.

Also, there is a Contact Me tab, when you can email me directly. If you know that you will be absent
for a class, please send me a quick note so that I know.





Instructional Philosophy:

Information Technology 11/12 is a computer course in which students are introduced to current
information and communication technologies. Students gain computer skills that are highly demanded at
home, school and work. Students learn a wide array of skills including hardware, office applications, web
2.0 tools, multimedia and programming.

I firmly believe that respect is one of the most important aspects of any classroom. That respect needs
to be all-encompassing (for yourself, for me, for the physical classroom, for each other). I think that I am
flexible and fair, but I have high expectations for all students.

I think that all education, no matter what the subject is, needs to be discussed, talked about and dissected
in order to be effectively studied. This means that you should be prepared to discuss what you have
learned and your opinions on a variety of subjects. I will be setting aside some time each week to meet as
a group to discuss issues/problems/roadblocks/hurdles that are faced and have a round table discussion. I
always want our classroom to be free from judgment and open to discussions.

I also like to use different technologies to supplement what we are doing (such as blogging and
Tweeting), so be ready for that.






Topics:
Topics is always a TBA, meaning that we may deviate from the normal topics list if something
else arises (as it often does)

WEB 2.0:
https://web20guru.wikispaces.com/Web+2.0+Resources is an amazing resource!
GoogleDrive Office Application (includes Gmail)
WordPress Blog (ePortfolio)
Powtoon (only an example) Multi-media Presentation
FloorPlanner Interior Design
SampleSwap mp3 music under Creative Commons

PROGRAMMING:
Scratch Game Design
HTML/CSS (Codecademy) Website Design
Python (Codecademy)

WEBSITE DESIGN:
Wix HTML5 Website Design
DreamWeaver HTML Website Design

VIDEO PRODUCTION:
MovieMaker
OneTrueMedia (an equivalent, because this one, like Web 2.0 tools often do, shut down)

*If you need an email address to register for certain tools, but dont have one (seriously?!) or dont want
to use your: http://www.dispostable.com/ a disposable email service



Course Assessment & Evaluation:

You will earn your marks through a wide variety of ways. The biggest thing is to be present (in mind
and body!) and actively involved in the class and discussions.

Web 2.0 Tools (20%)
Programming (30%)
Website Design (20%)
Multimedia Production (15%)
Blogging (15%)

Letter Grade & Percentage:
A 86 100%
B 73 85%
C+ 67 72%
C 60 66%
C- 50 59%
F 0 49%

It is your responsibility to keep track of due dates and your results on assignments in order
to monitor your progress in this course. The website will provide you will a great resource to
have on-hand and to use to make sure that you stay on top of things.

Students are provided a sufficient amount of class time to complete their assignments. This
allows the teacher to give instant and on-going feedback; the teacher expects nothing less than
quality end-products.

Assignments MUST be handed in on time
Late assignments will be counted as missing (i.e. zero) until they are marked, usually at a
much later time. Students may request an extension before the deadline, and it is only granted
on an individual basis under special circumstances.

The skills that you develop in this course may lead you to a possible career. Treat this
environment seriously, but have fun and enjoy what you are doing. These are very relevant
skills that you are building!!






Equipment required for this course:

USB Flash Drive
Headphones or ear buds (2.5 mm jack)
Pen, pencil, and eraser (I know, this sounds ridiculous, but some people like to keep notes)

Recommended:
o Smartphone or suitable hand-held device (WIFI-ready)

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device): If you have one, bring it!!
You are responsible for the safety and reliability of your own device
There is often software that you can download on your own device which may make assignments
easier. We are limited with what the district can install. Needless to say, its not always the best
out there.


Expectations for Info & Communication Tech 11&12:


Students are responsible for keeping their digital workstations organized and free of clutter.
Student networks are only 500MB, so be sure to bring a flash drive to save non web-based work.

Students may NOT eat or drink in the lab. If a snack is needed, you may eat at the front of the
room, close to the double doors. Only water bottles and travel mugs are allowed at work stations.

Students may listen to MP3 players and handhelds during individual work time, but devices must
be removed from the ears and turned off until I give the green light. Sorry, but streaming
YouTube is NOT permitted. It slows down the broadband, and we need all of the computer power
that we can!!

Texting is not permitted during class time... EVER. If a student is caught texting in class (and
concentrating on your lap is a bit of a giveaway), I will confiscate the device and return it to the
student at the end of the class. If it gets to be a real issue, I will take the device down to the
office and the student can pick it up from an administrator.

Facebook: Ah, the bane of every teachers classroom. Honestly, I dont mind it..outside of
work time.

The Powell Negative S-Word Rule
o I have had this rule for my entire career, and in every school that I have taught in.
o I believe that people need to really THINK about what is coming out of their mouths in
terms of communication. It is verbalizing who you are as an individual.

Coding, hacking or reprogramming school hardware and/or software is strictly prohibited. This
is inexcusable, and may result in the student being banned district computers for a specified period
of time. Serious offenses will be dealt with on the district level (which is NOT good).

QUESTIONS????