Digital+Information+Technology+Syllabus+2016-17

Riviera Beach Maritime Academy (8207310)
**High School Requirements:** This course meets the Florida state requirement of an online course, a Fine Arts credit and if all three certifications are passed, 3 hours of college credit.

Course Description:
This course is designed to provide a basic overview of current business and information systems and trends, and to introduce students to fundamental skills required for today's business and academic environments. Emphasis is placed on developing proficient fundamental computer skills. The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information based society. Digital Information Technology includes proficiency with computers in the exploration and use of: databases, the internet, spreadsheets, presentation applications, management of personal information and email, word processing and document manipulation, and the integration of these programs using software that meets industry standards. After successful completion of this core course, students will have met Occupational Completion Point A (Information Technology Assistant). Additionally, students are afforded the opportunity to earn Microsoft Office 2013 certifications in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, given the course is mapped for Florida Department of Education's Industry Certification: MICRO069 (Microsoft Office Specialist).

The student is expected to meet all course goals; demonstrate the underlying concepts of business and information technology systems; and conduct themselves professionally. The student should develop a good work ethic in different classroom settings, which include working independently and in groups. In addition to technical competency, interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are essential components of this course. Learning and assessment are accomplished through online chats, discussions, independent activities, group work, projects, quizzes, and certifications. Because many activities involve group activities and online computer exercises, daily attendance is critical to the student’s success.

Instructional Philosophy:
The instructor’s primary responsibility is to provide educational material in a professional environment with the goal of helping each student learn the material. Instructor assistance is always available during class. By appointment, the instructor is available to work with students during lunch and after school. Students have various opportunities to improve their work to meet course standards. Parent involvement is also critical to the student’s success. Extra credit assignments will be available for the students for the first seven weeks of each quarter. No extra credit will be accepted during the last two weeks of each quarter.

Late Work/Assignments:
Work is expected to be completed by the date assigned. Assignments and homework will be posted on the teacher’s website (listed below) and can be accessed from home. Absence is NOT an excuse to turn in late work. If you are absent on a day that the assignment is due, it MUST be turned in the next class day. As such, late work will only be accepted with special arrangements with the teacher. If you are absent on the day of a test you need to make arrangements with the teacher to complete the test within one week of your returning to class.

Course Goals:

 * 1) Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and application of information systems to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance
 * 2) Demonstrate comprehension and communication skills
 * 3) Use technology to enhance the effectiveness of communication skills
 * 4) Use computer networks, internet and online databases to facilitate collaborative or individual learning and communication
 * 5) Use database and spreadsheet applications
 * 6) Develop an awareness of management functions and organizational structures as they relate to today’s workplace and employer/employee roles
 * 7) Apply mathematical operations and processes as well as financial planning strategies to commonly occurring situations in the workplace to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance
 * 8) Incorporate knowledge gained from individual assessment and job/career exploration to design an individual career plan that reflects the transition from school to work, lifelong learning, and personal and professional goals
 * 9) Demonstrate personal and interpersonal skills appropriate for the workplace
 * 10) Perform e-mail activities
 * 11) Demonstrate proficiency using slide presentation software

Testing & Lab Fee:
There will be three (3) industry certification exams throughout the year. These are the Microsoft Office Specialist exams. These exams normally cost $115 for each exam. Riviera Beach Maritime Academy will be providing these exams at a greatly reduced rate. In addition, practice exams will be provided to each student. The cost for the course that will cover all of the certification exams and practice exams is $150.00. This fee can be broken up into 3 monthly payments of $50 each. The first payment is due with the return of the signature page of this syllabus and the next payment will be due on the first of each month (October and November). Alternatively, if complete payment is made by September 10th then a $20.00 discount will be applied.

**Supplies**
 * Students will need headphones for class.
 * Students will need access to a computer with Microsoft Office 2013 & internet access to complete homework assignments. If that is not available at home, then there may be times the student will need to stay after school to work in the computer lab on assignments or at the public library. Microsoft Office 2013 is available free for download through the schools email account.
 * Palm Beach County Library Card
 * Students are expected to keep a notebook. This notebook is preferred to be electronic, it can be written as well.
 * A testing and lab fee is required as listed above.

Tutoring
As listed below in the Contact Information I am available for tutoring on Monday and Tuesday after school or on Friday after 10:30 AM. You are expected to be in class when the bell rings. If you are not in class when the bell rings you will be marked tardy. If you are __tardy three times in a quarter__ you will be asked to attend 1 hour of tutoring. If a student’s grade __**falls below a C**__, they are expected to attend mandatory tutoring during lunch. If a student is maintaining a failing grade they will be asked to attend after school tutoring or Friday tutoring in order to improve their grade. They may also be asked to complete additional homework in an effort to improve their grade.

ESE/504 Students
During the course of this class students will be taking Industry Standard Certification Exams. These exams are timed and the instructor has no control over the amount of time provided. If you would like to apply for extended time to take the certification exams you must do two things:
 * 1) Apply to Certiport (the test provider) online for the extended time. The information, along with the required forms, is available on the following Certiport website: http://www.certiport.com/
 * 2) Once you have applied for the extended time arrangements need to be made with the instructor because the extra time will exceed the standard class schedule of 90 minutes.

Academic Honesty
Students are expected to complete their own work in this class. Examples of academic dishonesty include but are not limited to:
 * Copying another student’s homework.
 * Allowing another student to copy your work.
 * Copying information from the internet without proper documentation of the source.
 * Using an electronic device during a test or quiz without prior approval.
 * Looking at another student’s paper or computer screen during a test or quiz.

Instances of academic dishonesty will be dealt with quickly. Penalties can range from a zero grade on the assignment, to referral or expulsion from Riviera Beach Maritime Academy.

Assessment Plan:
Tests & Assigned Projects 35% Quizzes 25% Class work and homework 25% Friday Homework (Diving In) 15%

Contact Information:
The teacher website listed below will be updated weekly with the assignments and homework the student is expected to complete. The Engrade website will be used to track the student’s academic progress in class.
 * Telephone (School): Phone: (561) 841-7600
 * Telephone (Personal): (772) 245-SCOT (7268)
 * Email: smiller@rbmaritime.org
 * School Web site: []
 * Teachers Web sites: http://rbma-it.wikispaces.com/ & @http://www.schoology.com & @http://www.quia.com/web
 * Engrade web site: []
 * Tutoring: 3 PM to 4 PM Monday/Tuesday. Most Fridays after 10:30 AM.

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