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Welcome to BTT1O!. Who is Mr.Kurz?. Studied Computer Science at Ottawa University 9 th year teaching in KL Enjoy fishing, Hunting and being outside. What’s in BTT1O?. Computers For School and Business Word Processing Presentation Software Spreadsheets E-Commerce and Web design
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Who is Mr.Kurz? • Studied Computer Science at Ottawa University • 9th year teaching in KL • Enjoy fishing, Hunting and being outside.
What’s in BTT1O? • Computers For School and Business • Word Processing • Presentation Software • Spreadsheets • E-Commerce and Web design Everything you need to know to dazzle your teachers and employers.
Google Account • There will be a Google Doc component to each unit. So you will need to sign up for a Gmail Account.
BTT2013 Folder • School Connect Folder for our course
The “O” in BTT1O • O is for Open • Anyone in the school should be able to be challenged by this course. • Anyone in the school should be able to get at least a 60% in this course. • You will only get out of it what you put into it.
The Main Goal • Learn to use computers efficiently so you have more time to go fishing!
The Paperless Classroom • Assignments in through school connect • Resources and instructions to you via the website mrkurz.ca • There will be some activities done with recycled scrap paper so BRING a PENCIL! • A USB drive is also helpful.
Classroom Rules • Come to class on time. (CIT After 2 lates) • No Food in the computer lab. • No Games. • Use electronic gadgets to enhance your learning.
CIT • Compulsory Instructional Time • CIT ≠ Punishment • It is a scheduled part of the school day • If your mark drops below 60% you must attend CIT on Friday.
Seating • The spot you choose today is yours for the semester. • You are held partially responsible for the state of your machine. • Let me know right away if something is wrong
Evaluation • 70% Classwork • Each project and assignment is “weighted” what it is “out of” • 20% Final Project • 10% Exam
Success Criteria • Describe what an 85% project looks like • If you want a higher mark you need to exceed the success criteria For Example: “The presentation uses graphics to enhance the main message.”
Late Work • If you need an extension, ask. • Otherwise, you will lose 10% per day for 5 days, then it will be a 0. • “The Late Folder”….
Your First Job • Is in the BTT1O section of the website. Right-Click and select “Save Target As” call it “Your name”