Mrs. Harris is a former math and computer teacher who now teaches typing. She has 18 years of teaching experience and enjoys travel, puzzles, and computers. The typing class focuses on learning to type properly in the first quarter using a self-paced typing program. In the second quarter, students learn word processing skills like creating letters, memos, and reports in Microsoft Word. Students are graded based on daily practice, assignments, and tests. Practice and attendance are important for success in the class.

1. Business TechnologyMrsHarris

2. Who is Mrs. Harris?Originally from TexasFormer Math and Computer Teacher - Now the “Typing Teacher”Former Accountant18 years of teaching experienceWidow with two children and two grandchildren.I love travel , computers , puzzles, Monty Python, and Escher.

3. My kids.Ethan – Sophomore at UNMKate - works for Citibank

4. Grandchildren rock!JordanEmily

5. No homework!It’s a skill used immediately in other classes and in your personal life.Work is mostly independent with minimal teacher talk.It’s not rocket science!The class only lasts for a semester!What’s so great about typing?

6. First QuarterTyping by TouchStudents learn good form and posture.

7. The home row is the secret to typing fast.

8. With Micro Type Multimedia everyone works at their own pace.

9. 19 lessons in MTM to learn location of the keys

10. After mastering the location of the keys, we build skill.

11. Did you know that students have to take an online course to graduate from high school?

12. Grades online

13. Submit assignments online

14. Attach documents to Bb

15. Gaggle

16. Learn Key

17. Second QuarterDocuments and MoreBlogging, email, and an electronic calendar will be used to get you ready for the workplace.Memos, reports, letters and tables in Microsoft Word.

18. Games on Quia.com

19. Syllabus

20. Supplies: Box of TissueEar buds or headphonesNo paper or pencils or pens neededNo backpacks at your desk

21. Grading: Tests, daily practice (participation),and assignments will be graded on a point system. The grades will be available to view online at https://aps.blackboard.com. A final exam, worth 20%, will be given at the end of the semester.

22. Curriculum: First Quarter we will focus on learning to type by touch. Youwill use self-paced software to learn to type on a computer keyboard. Second Quarter we focus on word processing of standard business forms, letters and reports. Youwill also gain experience with proofreading, e-mail, uploading and downloading files. It will be necessary for each of youto use a gaggle.net account to access the email. Youruse will be closely monitored in the classroom and may be restricted when used inappropriately.

23. Practice: Practice is an essential part of learning a skill. Every effort should be made to attend class and participate in daily practice. Youare expected to try yourbest everyday. Youwill receive a grade each day based on yourparticipation during the first quarter. When we begin typing documents during the second quarter, you will be graded based on the completion and quality of the assignments.

24. Late work: It is your responsibility to make up assignments or tests that are missed. Youhave one day for each day absent to make up assignments. If you need time out of class to make up work, then let me know and I can keep the lab open for you afterschool.

25. Tests: Youwill be asked to type a document without looking at your hands. Speed will be tested during the second quarter, along with quizzes covering the word processing topics.

26. Attendance and Tardy Policy: Poor attendance is the number one reason for failure. You are expected to be on time and in class everyday. You will be considered tardy when youare not inyour assigned seat when the bell rings. Time for learning is valuable and we will begin promptly.

27. Procedures: When you come to class, store your backpack and get your agenda. Put your agenda on the table next to you, open to the jet card. Log on to your assigned computer. Sit up straight with good posture. Fingers should be curled and wrists slightly lifted. Continue the lessons in order. At the end of each class, do not shut down the computer, but log off so that the next student will be able to log on.

28. To prevent injuriesSit up straightKeep your wrists slightly above the tableCurl your fingersKeep your feet flat on the floor

29. Rules: BE ON TIMENO FOOD, GUM, CANDY, OR DRINK - EVER DO NOT LEAVE THE CLASSROOMRAISE YOUR HAND FOR PERMISSION TO TALKSTAY ON TASK

30. Rules continued:RESPECTNO BACKPACKSFOLLOW PROCEDURES FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHERSNO SURFINGNO OTHER E-MAIL

31. Bring your Syllabus backGetting your syllabus signed and returned counts as your first grade.We will not use our Gaggle e-mail until every student returns their syllabus.