This document outlines classroom procedures and expectations for a technology education course. It addresses seven common questions students have on the first day, including where to sit, who the teacher is, classroom rules, grading policies, and what assignments will be required. The procedures cover entering and exiting the classroom, turning in assignments, participating in discussions, getting help, and dismissing class. Students are expected to follow the outlined procedures to have an orderly classroom environment and be successful in the course. Consequences are provided for not meeting expectations.

1. PowerPoint Presentation
AS SHARED BY DR. DEAN OLAH BASED ON USING
“THE FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL”
The information presented is correlated to The First Days of
School. The page numbers referenced refer to the 4th edition of the
book.

2. Welcome to Dr. xxxx’s
Classroom
Procedures and
Guidelines

3. Seven things students want to
know on the first day.
1. Am I in the right room?
2. Where am I supposed to sit?
3. Who is the teacher as a person?
4. How will the teacher treat me?
5. What are the rules in this classroom?
6. What will I be doing this year?
7. How will I be graded?

4. 1. Am I in the right room?
102-105

5. 2. Where am I supposed to sit?
106

6. 3. Who is this teacher as a
person?
107

7. 4. Will this teacher treat me
fairly?
102, 109-110
Yes, Always!

8. 5. What are the rules of this
classroom?
 Treat each person in this room with respect and
dignity.
 Follow all policies as outlined in the Campbell
University Student Handbook.
 Be in your assigned seat at the beginning of
class with all necessary materials ready to
participate.
 No food or drink in the computer lab.
102, 150-157

9. 6. What will I be doing this
Semester?
102

10. How will I be graded?
102
 One technology education professional journal review: (20 points)
Article Review Format (one page word document APA style; attach article or include url/link):
1) identify/summarize the topic/ problem (one paragraph)
2) author’s position and recommendations regarding the problem
3) your personal opinion regarding the problem/issues/topic
 One Web 2.0 brief presentation (20 points)
 Eight technology projects based on 2008 ISTE NETS Standards: (100 Points each)
 Twelve Homework Assignments based on chapters from textbook: (5 Points each)
 Final Exam based on textbook homework reading assignments: (100 Points)
* Late assignments will lose two points for each day past due.
Final Grading Scale:
 900-1000 = A
 800-899 = B
 700-799 = C
 600-699 = D
 less than 600= F

11. Due Dates:
 Homework assignments are due (via blackboard) by noon,
every Tuesday and will be reviewed in class on the due date.
 The Journal Review is due on a Tuesday.
 Assignments/Projects are due on Thursdays by the end of the
day (11:59 pm).
 See syllabus calendar for specific dates and an itinerary for
each day of the semester.

12. Dr. xxxx’s Classroom
Contract
MY RESPONSIBILITIES AS YOUR TEACHER:
1. Create a positive learning environment
2. To treat you with respect and care as an individual
3. To provide an orderly classroom environment
4. To provide necessary technology and skills to help you
complete assignments.
5. To provide the appropriate motivation
6. To teach the required content
7. Give fair grades as evaluation of learning
8. Provide extra help
9. Give my best effort each day

13. Your Responsibilities as
my students
1. To treat me with respect and care as an individual
2. Be punctual and attend class regularly
3. Listen and pay attention
4. Come to class ready to participate and learn
5. To study and do your work (SUCCESS=EFFORT)
6. To master the required content
7. Complete all assignments on time
8. To ask for help when needed
9. Give your best effort each day

14. Special Guideline
This classroom is a “No Whining Zone”.
 That means that there will be no whining,
for ANY reason.
Everything that I do is in your best
interest, so please respect the “No
Whining Zone” this semester.

15. Following the contract will result in :
 Verbal acknowledgement
 A stress-free learning environment
 A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

16. Not Following the contract will
result in . . .
 1st
 Warning and documentation
 2nd
 A meeting and completion of the “Student
Responsibility Report”
 3rd
 Unsatisfactory completion of this course
My Action Plan - 159

17. Student Responsibility Report
Student Name:_______________________
Date: _____________________________
Course Section:_______________________
Completing your homework and/or assignment on time is your responsibility as a student.
Missing Assignment: ____________________________________________
I did not complete my homework/paper/project today because:
_____ I did the assigned homework/paper/project, but I did not submit it through Blackboard
_____ I chose not to do my homework/paper/project.
_____ I forgot to do my homework/paper/project.
_____ I did not have the appropriate materials or technology to complete the homework/paper/project
_____ Other—please explain below.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________
Signature _______________________________________

18. SLAP - For Assignments (not homework)
* late work is penalized with a 2 point reduction for each day late

19. Classroom Procedures
A PROCEDURE IS THE WAY THAT WE DO THINGS.
TO DO THINGS RIGHT, WE HAVE TO FOLLOW SOME SIMPLE
PROCEDURES, FOR EXAMPLE:
• TO OPEN A COMBINATION LOCK, YOU HAVE TO SELECT YOUR
COMBINATION AS DIRECTED BY THE LOCK MANUFACTURER.
• TO PLACE A CALL ON YOUR PHONE, YOU NEED TO ENTER THE
NUMBER IN THE RIGHT ORDER.
SO, TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LEARNING, YOU NEED TO FOLLOW
SOME SIMPLE PROCEDURES.
Explain, Rehearse, Reinforce!
175-180

20. Entering the Room
 Please enter quietly, moving your Camel from absent to
present.
 Sit in your assigned seat.
 Bring up and turn on your computer - press the “option” key
(keep holding it down) immediately after turning on the
computer to choose Windows or Mac OS.
 Be prepared to participate in the lesson
197

21. Getting Your Attention
I will . . .
 Stand in front of the class.
 Raise my hand.
 Wait for everyone to be quiet.
 Begin speaking.
182

22. When you are tardy . . .
 Enter quietly.
 Take your seat and take out your materials.
 You can explain why you’re late after class.

23. Excused Absence
 Please notify me in advance of any absences via email
 xxxx@campbell.edu

24. Scheduling an appointment
https://yourname.youcanbook.me/
 xxxxx@Campbell.edu
 (910) 893-xxxx
 (919) xxx-xxxx
 Office: Txxxx Hall - xx5B

25. Turning in Assignments
All assignments will be submitted through
Blackboard
For the EDUC 230 and 455 courses you will
also place a copy of the assignment, paper,
project and/or link on your wikispaces page
198

26. Classroom Discussions and
Homework Review:
 Participation is required – as determined by the random
student generator.
 I want to hear what you have to say and will ask follow-up
questions.
 Make all questions and comments relevant to the current
discussion.
 If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask later.

27. Finish Classwork Early
What to do next?
 There will be days where we finish reviewing the homework and
discussions.
 You are welcome to work on the assigned project using the lab
computers or you may leave with my permission.
 Clean your work area.
 Turn off and lower your computer into the desk.
 Push in your chair.
170

28. Paper Format
APA Format
An APA formatted template is available on
Blackboard (for the Journal Review)

29. Thursdays?
 Thursdays are reserved for lab time to work on
assignments and get individual help from Dr. Olah.
 On some Thursdays we may have guest educational
experts demonstrating how technology is used in their
schools.
 So…………….
 Do I have to attend class every Thursday?

30. Class Dismissal
• The teacher dismisses you, not the clock.
• Do not start packing up prior to the end of class.
• Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you
with:
“Have a nice day!”

31. Have an awesome Semester!”
– Dr. Olah
I truly believe in your potential
and I know that you have the
ability to succeed!

32. Page 192 is REALLY true!!!
“The only way to have responsible students is to have
procedures and routines for which the students can feel
responsible.”

33. “You can succeed if you learn
how to be effective on the first
days of school.”
– Dr. Harry Wong
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