8

th
Grade
Technology

Mr. King
Technology Teacher
Fall 2014

Technology 8
Overview
A proficient (8
th
grade) general
knowledge and practical skill of
working with computer
technology.
Computer-based assignments and
hands-on group projects.


Overview (cont.)
Primarily project-based assessment.
Utilizing the Common Core State
Standards (CCSS)
http://www.corestandards.org/
Utilizing the International Society of
Technology in Educations National
Educational Technology Standards
(ISTE NETs) to guide instruction.
www.iste.org/nets

Technology in our Lab!


30 Del Laptop Computers
Windows 7
Microsoft Office
Headsets

Course includes:

MS Word processing
Keyboarding (or typing)
Digital Citizenship
Internet Safety
Responsible and Ethical Use
International pen pals (ePals)

Course include:
Windows Movie Maker (2
nd
semester)
Research on Technology of students
choice
Internet-based learning communities
(Edmodo)
MS PowerPoint Presentation design
Weebly web page creation

Aspects of Instruction for
Every Student to Succeed
Direct Instruction & Demonstration
(Insight software; Overhead Projector)
Students Pair-share & Groups
Group Share-out Class Discussions
Group Presentations
Differentiated Lessons

Aspects of Instruction for
Every Student to Succeed
Student Technology Assistants
Grades given in advance of report
cards to identify missing assignments
Make-up opportunities
Extra credit assignments
One-on-one A & B students tutor
with students who need to catch up.
English and Math online learning
programs & games to improve
Benchmark scores for class points.

Classroom Behavior
Philosophy & Policies

Positive Reinforcement
Calming and de-escalating
100% attention of every student required
during direct instruction, demonstrations,
and class discussions.
Consequences based on School Policies:
Warning, 2-5 minute time off computer,
Reflection, Parent phone call; Detention

Grading Policy:

The distribution of points by content will
be approximately:

Homework = 5%
Quizzes = 15%
Classwork = 15%
Assessments, Projects, Presentations, &
Essays = 65%

Assessment Policy:
Grades calculated as a percentage of
total points possible, using the
following scale:
A: 90-100%
B: 80-89%
C: 70-79%
D: 60-69%
F: 59% and below
Homework
Homework 1 time per week.
NOT necessary to have a computer to
complete it.
NOT intended to overwhelm students. (I
know students have plenty of homework
from their Humanities, Math & Science
classes.)
Students can work on missing class
assignments or extra-credit assignments
at home if they do have a computer.




How to ensure your
success as a student!

Make sure you put your name on your
papers!
Make sure you keep a list of your own
user names and passwords!
Simply make sure you do your work!
The only students who dont pass are
those that basically dont do their
work.

How to ensure your
success as a student!
Check on your grade and check on
what assignments your missing.
Computers are NOT required for
homework, but if you do have one,
make sure your student gets time to
work on classwork and explore what
we are doing in class at home.
Contact me the office or via e-mail at
s.king@prepatec.org
In Conclusion

It Is my joy, challenge, and passion to
teach and work with every one of you.
I am married with 2 children of my own
so I know how much your parents want
to see you succeed in school and go to
college.

Thank you all
Very much!
Questions!


Please feel free to ask questions!