Computer Applications Mr. McPhee Room A28, email bmcphee@scvts.org
Classroom Requirements:
I have high expectations. I expect you to act appropriately, complete your work to the best of your ability and in a timely manner.
You are responsible for your makeup work. You get one day to complete it, for each day, you are out
You are required to keep a hardcopy portfolio, of all of your work, in the order in which it is give, in a three ring Binder, ALL work must be included complete with identifying information, your name, block and date..eg.. Jones 3 09092011. Portfollio’s will graded on Fridays (test grade).
Course Content:
Project based learning, applications are introduced when needed in the Course, Excel to create Gantt Charts, Word for proposals, Resume’s etc. Areas of study include “Intel, The Journey Inside”, “The Machine that Changed the World”, Applications: Office, Gimp, Sketchup, Movie Maker and more.
Computer Applications Class Projects:
You will create at least two projects. Number one is a multimedia portfolio (VCD) including a Video Resume’, demonstrating your shop skills eg, demonstrating your leadership skills, changing Brake Pads, TIG Welding Aluminum,. Many examples of Video Resume’s are on YouTube. Your portfolio will also include a conventional, “perfect” resume in Rich Text And PDF format. This Project is due, five school days before the end of the first marking period. The class will view and critique your Video Resume’. Skills developed in this project include basic computer skills (Excel, Word) and time management (Gantt Charts). You will demonstrate your progress by meeting with the instructor weekly. You will also receive a weekly grade for your Gantt Chart, Portfolio, Quiz
The second computer project is e five days from the end of the course, and include a formal presentation to the class by you. Project two starts with a written Proposal (a persausive letter, indicating what your project is, what the expected outcome is and how it will benefit you. Remember we are all starting from different points, what I am looking for is growth! Once WE agree, the next step is to create a Gantt Chart for your Project.
The following list contains resources, I have available or can easily obtain, it is open ended. If You have a project you would like to do, let’s discuss HOW to get it done.
Resources are in No Particular order
Intel QX3 Electronic Microscope
(2) Basic Stamp One
(1) DirectSoft PLC105
HeathKit Artifical Intelligence Course.
ANY GNU License Software
GISKnoppix, Geophysical Information Software
Radio Shack Color Computer Emulator Sofware
LabView
IEEE Videoconference Proceedings, “Fuzzy Logic: Applications and Perspectives”
“Coffee Cup Brand Software” Web Authoring Software
“How to Conduct Surveys”, Arlene Fink
”Soul of a New Machine”, Tracy Kidder
“The Watsons, Father and Son”
“ HTML 4 for Dummies”
“Java for Dummies”
Digital Signal Processor, Trainers by Analog Devices, Texas Instruments
(2) Stepper Motor control system from inkjet printers
