Cyber Foundations 1 Syllabus

Course: Cyber Foundations 1

Instructor: Mr. Ben Cain

Email: bcain@madison-schools.com

School Statement:The goal of each educator at Shirley D. Simmons Middle School is to improve the lives of children and continuously strive to seek out new ways to improve instructions and equip children with the tools, resources, and knowledge needed to exceed their individual goals. It is also our goal to create a warm and positive climate in each classroom by identifying and considering students’ needs and interests. Everyone needs to succeed. In order to take the kinds of risks necessary to learn and grow, our students must perceive that success is within their reach. It is our greatest challenge to start with them wherever they are—and that is likely to be different from one child to another.

Couse Description:Cyber Foundations 1 is an innovative instructional program that prepares students to effectively use technology in learning, communication, and life and introduces them to the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills used in computing which is impacting every career field. Students in Cyber Foundations I complete study in interpersonal and self-directional skills, basic technology operation and technology concepts, ethical issues in technology, keyboarding, technology communication tools, technology resource tools, multimedia presentation applications, word processing applications, spreadsheet applications, problem solving, web development, and block-based programming. **This class was previously known as ICT 1.

Curriculum Content: Summary of StandardsThe standards included in the Cyber Foundations I curriculum reflect state and national standards. The curriculum aligns with the Mathematics and English Language Arts, Framework for 21st Century Learning, and the standards for the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Aligning the curriculum content to these standards will result in students who

are highly skilled, well-rounded, more academically proficient, and more likely to be successful in community colleges, institutions of higher learning, and the workforce.

1st 9 weeks Standards:Unit 1: Competency 1 Identify school policies, program policies, and safety procedures related to Cyber Foundations 1.Unit 1: Competency 2 Investigate social and ethical issues related to Digital Citizenship and Social Media.Unit 1: Competency 3 Collaborate with teachers, peers, and course material using a learning management system.Unit 2: Competency 1 Recognize opportunities to participate in student organizations related to technology and business.Unit 2: Competency 2 Recognize how a business meeting is conduct.Unit 3: Competency 3 Compare careers in each of the 16 National Career Clusters.Unit 4: Competency 2 Perform keyboarding applications.

Course Outline

Cyber Foundations I – Course Code 000284

Unit Unit Name Hours

1 Orientation and Digital Citizenship 10

2 Student Organizations 2

3 21st Century Tool Box 3

4 Keyboarding 20

5 Word Processing Applications 20

6 Spreadsheet Applications and Financial Literacy 20

7 Graphic Design and Multimedia Presentations 20

8 Problem-Solving 10

9 Web Development 20

10 Introduction to Block-based Programming 10

Total 135

PLEASE NOTE: This chart is simply a listing of the units to be covered and not necessarily what we will do in order.

Instructional Method: Cyber Foundations does not have a textbook. The students will use online websites and keyboarding applications to assist in their learning. At times, I may give handouts with resources and information needed for the lesson and assignment for the day. Lessons will be introduced through journals, bell ringers, discussion, and solo/group activities. This course is heavily centered on student centered learning, so a good part of the class will be independent work with the teacher monitoring and assisting. This usually takes place during the latter part of the class period. The final grade for this class will be given on the basis of the degree and quality of the following:

Homework (make-up work) Independent Class Assignments Quizzes Exams Group Work

Missed Work: If a student is absent, the deadline for missed work is equal to the number of days missed plus one day. It is the student’s responsibility to find out what assignments he/she has missed upon returning to school. If a child fails to turn in an assignment, he /she will receive morning or lunch detention to complete the assignment.

66% Major Tests & Projects34% Class Assignments/ Homework/ Quizzes/ Agenda- Organizational Skills

Grading SystemA…90-100B…80-89C...70-79D…65-69F…0-64NM… No MarkNG… No Grade (0)

Supplies NeededA small binder or folderPen/PencilHeadphones (because of Co-vid, we are not sharing headphones)A smile and good attitude

Classroom Norms Be respectful towards the teacher, substitute teacher, and classmates. Follow directions when given.

Be in your seat when the bell rings. Bring all books and materials to class daily. Sit in your assigned seat daily. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Raise your hand before speaking. No talking across the classroom. No eating, drinking, or gum chewing in the classroom. Do not groom (comb/brush your hair or put on make-up) in the classroom.

Consequences

Warnings (1st and 2nd) Seat Change Teacher/Student Conference Notify Parent Write-up

Daily Classroom Procedures Enter the class in an orderly manner. (it’s a computer lab with A LOT of breakable

and expensive technology) Put your backpack either under your table or on the back of your chair. Get started on the bellwork (sometimes will be checked for a grade) Under no circumstances should you yell out in class. Profanity or abusive words towards another student will NOT be tolerated. Be respectful to your classmates and teacher Do not get out of your seat without permission Do not roll around the room in the chairs, it messes up the floor. Stay in your area. This is now also for your safety due to the risk of Covid. If you need to leave the room, you must have a hall pass. Make sure your area is clean and orderly when you leave for the next class. Exit the room like you entered.

*After carefully reading this course syllabus, please sign and return this form to Mr. Cain. Your child is required to keep the course syllabus in his/her folder/binder.

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