Introduction to Information Technology Mr . Booker Email: john.booker@ocps

1. Introduction to Information Technology Mr. Booker Email: john.booker@ocps.net Phone: 407-956-8550 ext. 4508 Website: http://teacher.ocps.net/john.booker/ This course is designed to provide an introduction to information technology concepts and careers as well as the impact information technology has on the world, people, and industry and basic web design concepts. The content includes information technology career research; operating systems and software applications; electronic communications including e-mail and Internet services. • Expectations: • You should: • * Follow all directions the first time they are given. • * Be prepared for class and have ALL material with you when you enter the room. • * Do your own work. • * Be responsible for understanding the material. • * BE RESPECTFUL. • * Follow all school rules. • Be ready to Learn!!! • I Will: • Provide and guide a variety of activities and explanations to enable students to increase their knowledge of mathematics. • * Grade and return papers as quickly as possible. • * Treat each student with courtesy and fairness and as individuals rather than just part of a class. • * Offer help to any student that requests it. • Be open to ideas from students pertaining to different aspects of this class. • Attendance / Tardy Policy: • East River High School expects that students will attend all day, everyday. • 1st Tardy – teacher warning • 2nd Tardy – parent contact • 3rd Tardy – teacher detention & parent contact • 4th Tardy and beyond – Referred to administration. • Daily Homework • Homework is not normally given in this class, but if however you fall behind • you might be asked to complete some work at home. • ZAP Program (Zeroes Aren’t Permitted):  This program is being implemented with three main goals; to improve your academic performance, to develop your sense of responsibility and to improve your study habits and to maintain home communication. It entails four steps. • Student fails to submit work on due date and at due time. Teacher notifies student he must submit work. • Student again fails to submit work. Teacher assigns student to ZAP. • Student will attend ZAP after school when assigned. (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:00 pm in Media Center, no excuses) • ZAP teacher collects completed work and returns to assigning teacher. • Assigning teacher scores work for completion and quality and earns a minimum of 50% of the points. • Supplies Needed: • Notebook Paper • Pencil or Pen • Notebook • One pack of computer paper for the classroom