Intro to Information Technology
Course Description
This course includes the development of the following information technology skills and concepts: computer application skills including computer keyboarding, software applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, desktop publishing), e-mail, Internet browser applications, computer programming , web page design and advanced web tools.
ITIT meets the computer and practical arts graduation requirement.
DECA Senator Elections
Congratulations to our newly elected DECA Senators! Meetings are in the Media Center: Wednesdays at 3 pm-4 pm.
| Period 1: Brielle Stoddard Austin Schultz |
Period 3 Quane Fashaw Richard Archbold |
Period 4 Justin Marshall Kyle McDonald |
What's Happening this Week
Week 6 (9/26-9/30)
If your Prezi was submitted with an improper link you have until Sun. 12 am to submit your project without losing points.
Get ready for some exercise in IT class. You're fingers are going to be learing proper keyboarding form.
Ways to earn Webster Bucks:Click on the link DECA Fashon & Media Survey link and take the survey. Print your screen at the end of the survey and bring it in on Monday 9/26 for a buck.
Find a term and earn a buck! When you find our terms in books, magazines, newspapers or print materials show me and you'll get a buck. No internet printing accepted.
Week 5 (9/15-9/23)
Monday (periods 1 & 3) and Tuesday (period 4)- Learn how to tie a tie with Mr. Simmons & Mr. Weaver. We'll also learn what your handshake tells others about you!
Wed - Professional business dress & begin Handshake Scavenger Hunt
Finish your Prezi About Me project.
Presentations begin Wednesday for period 1 and Thursday for period periods 3 & 4.
Fri. - Interims, Handshake Scavenger Hunt is due
Week 4 (9/12-9/16)
Bat testing is Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Monday: You will go to your assigned room. If you are not taking the test, go to the cafeteria for attendance.
Tuesday & Thursday: If you are not testing you will come to class as scheduled.
**Your DECA Do Now/Word List 1 check will be done sometime this week. Get your composition book & word list up to date.
**Begin collecting collecting pictures for your About Me Prezi presentation. Email them to yourself to download at school or use a flash drive.
Wednesday: JPT Class Schedule Prezi is due. To turn it in online click here.
Thursday & Friday we will work on our About Me Presentations.
The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will. - Vincent T. Lombardi
Week 3 (9/6-9/9)
This week we will begin our DECA questions. These questions will be written in your composition book daily. We will also begin our Juicy Word, homophones and computer terms. You will have a quiz on the questions and terms. You will find everything you need on the Do Now page.
Tuesday we will begin learning how to use Prezi presentation software at Prezi.com. Your assignment this week will be to create a presentation of your day at JPT.
Go to the Do Now's page under Quick Links. Read the instructions section and complete today's Do Now.
Week 2 (8/29-9/2):
This week we will be finishing up the Brand Me unit. You will have a quiz so remember to review your notes daily.
Due Week 2
-Binder, dividers, composition book & highlighters are required supplies needed this week.
-Brand Me quiz
this week
-DECA Senators - Return forms
signed by your parents
-DECA Members - Submit your DECA Roster form
-Free/Reduced Lunches DECA form signed - Students who are on Free/Reduced Lunches can join DECA for FREE!
Week 1 (8/22-8/26):
This week was all about creating a first impression. You now know the do's and don't when creating your personal brand.
Due week 1:
-Classroom Rules and Procedures - Signed by a parent
-DECA Handout (Pay online $20 DECA dues & $12 for a polo)
-Webster Web Quest (Set up a Gmail account & submit the Student Contact form)
Daily Points
DAILY POINTS have been added to your grade. All you can do is LOSE THEM! See the Classroom Rules & Procedures handout.
- Being absent
- Being late to class without a pass
- Playing games on the computer when you should be doing work or listening to the teacher
- Putting your head down in class
- Talking while instruction is being given
- Using your cell phone in class without permission
- Other stuff you know you should not do!
Office 2007 Resources
- Games
- Practice Tests
Practice Typing
Keyboarding Practice Web sites:
PowerTyping