This document contains a syllabus for an Information Science Technology course taught by Mr. Dunn during the 2012-2013 1st trimester. It outlines the grading procedures and scale, class expectations, and a schedule of topics to be covered over the trimester, including creating blogs, websites, tutorials, presentations and a final exam project. Students will learn skills for using technology tools like wikis, message boards, photo editing, financial programs and more. Respectful behavior and being prepared for class are expected.

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Information Science Technology
Syllabus 2012-20131st Trimester
I. General Information
Course Information Science Technology
Instructor Mr. Dunn
Room C-10
Email jdunn@clioschools.org
Website http://www.haikulearning.com/
II. Grading Procedures and Regulations
General
Your grade for this course will be based on your performance on a variety of assignments
including but not limited to class work, homework, projects, quizzes, test, and the Final
Exam. The Final Exam will be worth 20% of your final grade.
Grading Scale
A 93 – 100 C 73 – 76
A- 90 – 92 C- 70-72
B+ 87 – 89 D+ 67 – 69
B 83 – 86 D 63 – 66
B- 80 – 82 D- 60 – 62
C+ 77 – 79 F <60
III. Class Expectations
This is a technology account. You will create a lot of different accounts with a lot
of websites. I will not be able to retrieve your usernames or passwords for you.
You should be working on Information Science Technology work while in class.
Treat everyone with respect. No name-calling, harassment, or bullying will be
tolerated.
Come to class prepared every day. Passes will not be written for you to go to
your locker. You will, of course, be permitted to use the restroom.
There will be times that you will be permitted to use your cell phone for
instructional purposes. Please only use your cell phone with teacher permission.
All Clio High School and Clio Area Schools policies and procedures will also be
enforced.
Other expectations will be added throughout the trimester at the discretion of
the instructor.

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IV. Class Schedule
We will cover a variety of technology-related topics in this course. Below is a rough
outline. It is subject to change. Once we have covered a topic, your proficiency is
expected throughout the rest of the trimester.
Week 1 September 4 – 7
Topics Anatomy of a web browser, examples of web browsers, top level domains
Week 2 September 10 – 14
Topics Creating your own blog, customizing the design, and layout. Sending emails
with attachments.
Week 3 September 17 – 21
Topics Wikipedia, netiquette, Internet message boards, customizing your email
signature.
Week 4 September 24 – 28
Topics Creating and using online tutorials.
Week 5 October 1 – 5
Topics Creating a template-based website, photo editing.
Week 6 October 8 – 12
Topics Creating motivational posters, online flash cards, and glogs.
Week 7 October 15 – 19
Topics Financial literacy, the stock market.
Week 8 October 22 – 26
Topics Financial literacy, the stock market, savings accounts.
Week 9 October 29 – November 2
Topics Wolfram Alpha, Google Search tips and tricks, word clouds.
Week 10 November 5 – 9
Topics Animoto, creating and analyzing surveys.

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Week 11 November 12 – 16
Topics What goes into a good presentation, Prezi, Google Presentations, Slideshare
Week 12 November 19, 20
Topic Final Exam Project
Week 13 November 26 – 30
Topics Final Exam Project, help the library with textbooks