Classroom Classroom ExpectationsExpectations

How to behave and what to expect in my

class

(adapted from web materials)

Student BehaviorStudent Behavior

• Be prompto Be ready to learn when class begins.

• Be preparedo Have materials with you and know due dates.

• Be a polite and positive participanto Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively.

• Be productiveo Turn in work on time, and always do your best.

• Be a problem solvero Correct problems quickly and peacefully before they escalate.

“the brighter you are, the more you have to learn..” Don Herold.

Show RespectShow Respect

• Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and practice strong moral values.

• Treat all members of the school community and all visitors with politeness and respect.

• Honor the ideas and opinions of others.• Offer to help, participate.• Be responsible with property and belongings.• Listen carefully to the teacher and follow

instructions….

“readers are plentiful; thinkers are rare” Harriet Martineau

Responsibility for Responsibility for

CourseworkCoursework

• Bring laptop, textbook, paper or appropriate writing tools to class.

• Know all due dates, and

submit all coursework on time.

• All assignments and exams dates are posted on the class shell in D2L website.

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” Confucius

Promote Lifelong Promote Lifelong

LearningLearning

In this class you can develop lifelong learning traits:o By showing curiosity about human nature and how the world works.o By seeking and valuing simple, elegant, correct and cost-effective

solutions.o By using your unique talents and intelligence to promote positive

change.o By learning and applying technology tools to solve problems.

“It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” - J.K. Rowling

PoliciesPolicies• Food and beverages are not allowed in the classroom

(Except: dark chocolate/cookies/brownies for teacher).• Please come to class on time. If you are late, enter class

quietly and take a seat – do not disturb class.• If you need to leave early, please inform teacher before

class starts and seat close to an exit door so you can exit quietly.

• Some assignments and projects can be resubmitted. They will be graded with a prorated deduction.

• If you miss classo You are responsible for material covered in class.o Ask team members or a classmate to update you on what you missed.

“computers are useless, they can only give you answers..” P. Picasso.

GradingGrading

• Grades are based on the accumulation of points.• Points are based on:

o Class participation (effort)

o Completion of assignments(daily work)

o Major projects, exams, and self-reflection

• Grades are posted onlineand updated every weekend.

Our Grading Scale• 90-100% = A• 87-89% = B+• 80-86% = B• 77-79% = C+• 70-76% = C• 67-69% = D+• 60-66% = D• Below 60% = F

Grades are calculated on cumulative percentage and are rounded up whenever possible.

“imagination is more important than knowledge...” A. Einstein

My Pledge to StudentsMy Pledge to Students

• I will trust you will do your best to succeed in this class.

• I will respect you and work with you to solve problems – but will not do the work for you!

• I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work.

• I will work with you to meet learning goals.• I will offer extra help should you require it.

“In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But in practice, there is.“ Yogi Berra

Your education, your Your education, your

call…call…

• “Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught." - Oscar Wilde

• “Teaching is not telling. If it were telling we would be so smart we couldn't stand ourselves.” - Mark Twain

“as knowledge increases, wonder deepens..” C. Morgan.

However, this class…However, this class…

• assumes you already know the basic about computer operations, application software, studying and being resourceful…

• will emphasize new material (for some or most) and will not have time to teach stuff you should already know...

• will give you plenty of time to do all homework assignments and exams. However, it assumes that you know how to multitask and manage time…

“It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it” Lena Horne / Lou Holtz