TABLET CP1

TABLET ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS Instructor: Mr. Jim Bauer Email: jbauer@moeller.org Telephone: 513-791-1680 x 1911 Conference times: Typically before or after the school day (7:00 am – 7:30 am or after 3:00 pm) Availability for additional student assistance: PLEASE SCHEDULE A TIME PERIOD. Typically before or after the school day (7:00 am – 7:30 am or after 3:00 pm); m-block in room 349.

It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker, that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest. We address ourselves, not to their humanity but to their self-love, and never talk to them of our necessities but of their advantages.

Adam Smith, The Wealth Of Nations, Book I, Chapter II, pp. 26-7, para 12.

The .5 academic credits, full year course is designed to implement the tablet computer as a productive tool in achieving academic success at Archbishop Moeller High School. As such, the course will utilize the software in Microsoft Office, in particular OneNote, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher. The focus is on the tool and not the software to develop in the student the following outcomes.    

Critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and applied knowledge for practical results.

Communication skills, both oral and written.

Collaborative, team learning and work, relationship building, and interpersonal social skills.

Personal responsibility – this is more of a work-in-process versus an outcome.

The course content will entail:  Student study skill techniques and systemic thinking;  Internet safety;  Personal finance*; and  Economics*. *These courses satisfy the State of Ohio’s Department of Education graduation requirements for financial literacy.

The class will meet opposite Physical Education and will be in session approximately once per week during the year.

There are no required supplies or fees.

RULES: Rules cannot be broken. There are no exceptions to rules.

1. RESPECT YOURSELF AND THE OTHERS IN THIS CLASSROOM. 2. NO INSULTS. PERIOD. CONSEQUENCES: There are always consequences for your behavior. Remember, you can choose your actions, but you cannot choose the consequences that result from your actions. If you want AUTHORITY to do something, you must accept the RESPONSIBILITY that comes with it.

PROCEDURES: The way we do things here. Procedures may be adjusted, "bent" if you will, as the situation warrants.

FAIRNESS: This is a relative term. The State of Ohio's Department of Education defines fairness as "Every student receiving what they need." If it’s good enough for the State of Ohio, it’s good enough for us.

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES: 1. Adhere to Moeller’s Handbook in reference to attendance, tardiness, hair and dress codes.

2. All book bags MUST be placed in front of your feet or under the chair. The aisles must be kept clear for movement.

Please, no sports bags in the class room. Please make arrangements with your coach to store these items during school.

3. The student will be in his assigned seat at the beginning tone and is not to leave his seat without permission.

4. If you are detained by another teacher/adult, PLEASE BRING A NOTE FROM THE ADULT/MAIN OFFICE. 5. If you have to use the bathroom facilities, please come to the class FIRST and receive permission from Mr. Bauer.

Permission is usually granted unless this becomes a pattern of behavior that becomes abusive.

6. To ensure the right of education for all students, please refrain from talking out in class. Statements and/or questions will be addressed by Mr. Bauer after the student has raised his hand.

NOTE: Most rules are derived from common sense and courtesy. Please use your good judgment in all matters.

LAPTOP POLICIES: Archbishop Moeller's laptop users policies will be in effect at all times. Discipline actions will be taken for abuse or misuse that could include taking away the privilege of using the computer in class or for a period of time. The Dean of Students will handle serious abuse.

1. Laptops are reserved for educational use. Laptops are a tool in instruction and are a means to an end. a. No games, movies, screensavers, or backgrounds (other than those already installed or approved) may be installed on your tablet. Although an argument may be made for eye-hand coordination practice, please refrain from game usage during class unless given specific permission by Mr. Bauer which will probably not happen.

2. Keep your hands off other students' computers and equipment. a. Do not "borrow" equipment. Do not tamper with or shut down another's computer for "fun".

3. Note-taking and Microsoft’s OneNote. a. In order for new information to enter long-term memory, studies indicate material must make sense and have meaning. Repetition, recall, and reinforcement all enable this information to enter long-term memory. As such, please uses Microsoft’s OneNote and re-organize your notes immediately after class. This will allow you time to re-arrange and "clean-up" your notes and use repetition, recall and reinforcement at the same time.

4. Stay on task. No multi-tasking with ear buds or headphones. a. Studies have proven that mullti-tasking is impossible. The brain is only designed to focus on one task at a time. So, you are not actually multi-tasking, but switching from task to task which causes each task to deteriorate quickly.

5. No text-messaging, social-networking, etc. Thank you.

6. Written assessment requirements for electronic turn-in. a. On the top of the paper, enter your full name and class section. b. Font size and type: 12 using Times New Roman (Please no "script". It is difficult to read. They don't print newspapers in script. Think about it.) c. Margins: One inch for sides, top, and bottom. I base my assessments on content NOT volume.

7. Batteries must be fully charged each day. There are a limited number of electric plugs in my classroom. Be prepared with a paper notebook if your batteries run out of power. This is your responsibility.

8. If your laptop is in need of repair, take it to the Help Center. Do not ask to leave class to take care of a problem. Please do this before or after school or during your lunch period. This is your responsibility.

Academic Violations / Step Policy reference: Cheating on any assessments will be dealt with on a situational basis and is conditional. Although I encourage collaboration, the students involved must be able to explain their discussion. If both can satisfactorily explain, this is collaboration; if one student can, but the other student cannot, then this is one student enabling another and is probably cheating. I think you know the difference. The minimum penalty of a zero will be recorded for that student(s) for that assessment or paper. All violations will adhere to Archbishop Moeller High School’s adopted step policy (please refer to the student handbook).

Grading policies: 1. The student should expect some type of assessment each class. Tests, quizzes or other types of assessments will be administered periodically covering from one to two concepts and/or other assigned or covered material.

2. Unless otherwise announced, all assessments will carry a point value equivalent to the assessment’s importance. For example, tests will have more importance than homework or quizzes and as such carry a larger point value.

3. Assessments are announced well in advance by Mr. Bauer and posted on NetMoeller. There will never be "pop" graded assessments.

4. The student is responsible for all material in the text or handouts whether that material is covered or not in class. The student is to have read the material prior to class and should ask questions over material that he is not sure of. The student is responsible for bringing all necessary materials to class for all testing.

5. TAKE NOTES from the DyKnow presentation, board/projector, your text or handouts and during class discussions.

READ your text—STUDY your notes!

6. Make Up Work: Short Term Absences (1 or 2 days) For all types of short term absences (expected, unexpected, field trips, etc), upon return to school, Moeller students are responsible for contacting their teacher to arrange make-up assignments and assessments for work that was assigned during their absence. When a student returns from an absence due to illness, family need, or other reported reason, he must acquire any missed assignment upon his return and submit it at the next class. This gives the student 1 extra day to make up work that was assigned during his absence.

For work that was assigned prior to a student’s absence, and was posted on NetMoeller prior to the absence, the student is expected to have the work ready upon his return. In cases where the illness or cause of the absence was severe, and the student was unable to complete the work for the day of his return, students are expected to email their teachers to inform them that they will be unable to have the work completed upon their return. If this is unable to happen, then students and teachers will use common sense in these situations and arrange for the work to be completed by the next class.

Absences of 3 to 9 days Additional day can be given for make-up work, at the teacher’s discretion, for any consecutive absences between 3 to 9 school days. It is at the teacher’s discretion, but students should expect pre-scheduled tests and/or quizzes to be administered the class following the student’s return. If a student feels he needs more time to prepare, then he must communicate this to the teacher earlier than the day the test/quiz is to be administered.

Consistent Absence on Days with Assessments: Based on teacher input and absence data, students who are reported to be consistently absent on the days of scheduled tests, quizzes, and other assessments will be evaluated to determine the cause of such patterns. Academic action will be based the results of such inquiries. Teacher will work with the administration to determine an appropriate course of action. It is at the teacher’s discretion as to whether a student can make up a missed assessment opportunities after 3 absences on assessment days, unless the absences are excused or there is a clinically diagnosed condition of anxiety.

Extended Absences (applies to absences over 10 days) Any situations in which there is an extended absence of 10 days or more should be coordinated through the student’s guidance counselor.

The grading system is based upon a proportion determined by your actual scores divided by the total possible points for that grading period. For example, if you scored a total of six hundred forty points out of a possible eight hundred points, the quarter grade would be an eighty. (640 / 800). Students are responsible for maintaining their own scores and NetMoeller will be current.

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS AND EXTRA CREDIT: 1. There will be at projects required during the school year. Some projects will be the result of group work. More details will be given later.

2. There will be NO EXTRA CREDIT offered or accepted.

COURSE CONTENT: The student will be proficient (i.e. be able to efficiently and effectively use) in the following: 1. Microsoft OneNote, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.

2. Dynamic Knowledge Transfer’s DyKnow software.

3. Describing techniques in efficient note-taking to include… a. Cornell b. Mind/Concept Mapping c. Formal outlining d. Charting e. Combinations 4. Understanding the mechanics of how memory works and what the research supports.

5. Describing Dr. Stephen Chew’s How To Get the Most Out of Studying. a. Application of metacognition techniques.

6. Applying concentration methodologies to improve student focus.

7. Understanding systemic thinking… a. A system is anything that has interrelated parts with an aim. b. All systems have O.P.I.E. (Output, Process, Input, and Evaluation) c. Only systems can be improved.

8. Describe the consequences of being a digital citizen utilizing the Internet. a. Using guidance and resources from iSAFE (a nonprofit institution), the student will research both the legal and fundamental aspects of the following: i. Privacy issues and social networking ii. Online relationships iii. Electronic harassment (a.k.a. bullying) b. Prepare a fairy tale story using pictures and graphics and PowerPoint to demonstrate to a ten year old student the aforementioned issues and consequences.

9. Have the ability to use methods to manage wealth; i.e. personal finance.

10. Describe the importance of goal setting and its importance to discipline and personal finance. a. Create a goal that utilizes a cost; is measureable; has a deadline; and is realistic.

11. Be able to describe and apply the following basic economic concepts: a. Scarcity b. Three Questions for Allocation c. Factors of Production and the Production Possibilities Curve d. Opportunity Cost 12. Understand and discuss the six (6) economic facts discussed in AMOSweb.com, the Pedestrian’s Guide to Our Economy. a. This is a web site that takes complex economic concepts and interprets them into a basic understanding using clear-cut examples. Part of this site uses seven (7) “facts” (we will cover six) to demonstrate fundamental economic concepts in a story type media.

13. Discuss the elements and implications to real world applications of economic demand and economic supply.

14. Be able to apply the concept of economic specialization to career decision making.

15. Use the economic circular flow of income model to explain how production increases income and vice versa.

16. Create and explain a personal finance budget. a. Students will be practiced in utilizing Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.

17. Explain the differences in different financial, online banking, savings and investment vehicles to include: a. Savings accounts b. Checking accounts

c. Mutual funds d. Credit cards e. Debit cards i. Students will use a computer simulation from KnowledgeMatters called Virtual Business: Personal Finance to practice and apply specific lessons in personal finance.