CONDUCT / BEHAVIOR

Just remember RESPECT and the I.B. World Learner student attributes 

( Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced, Reflective, Accomplished, Committed)

• come to class on time
• come to class prepared
• come to class prepared to work hard
• no food or drinks please, except water
• treat your fellow classmates, computers and teachers with respect

EXPECTATIONS

-          You are to bring your binder with a pencil or pen to every class

-          Save work regularly … and BACKUP your work in a couple of places

-          I do not accept late assignments without penalty

10% off for the first day late

10% more for the second day

An automatic zero thereafter

GRADING (Middle Years Technology Program Assessment Criteria)

Investigation

Design

Plan

Create a Product or Solution

Evaluate

Attitudes towards Technology

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course enables students to understand the technological and computer concepts they will need in order to design, develop, and build usable products or to deliver services, as well as to pursue further technological studies. Students will use the MYP technological design process and a variety of tools and software to solve problems, complete projects, and strengthen their communication skills working through the design cycle for each project in their journals.

Quarter 1:

Project: Arusha/Tanzania Gift Unit

Assignments: Posters ... Help stations ... various topics

Information: Computers General ... Information, Networks, Advantages, Disadvantages, Security, Ethics