The document provides information about upcoming projects for an Information Technology class. It outlines that students will create an educational blog to serve as a process journal. They will also work with MS Publisher 2007 on assignments during the first two terms. All classwork, activities, and instructions will be posted to the class blog. Each student will also create their own educational blog to document their activities, reflections, and progress. Basic classroom rules are also listed, including respecting others, listening to directions, not touching others, working quietly, and completing all tasks on time.

1. Year 7 Welcome to Information Technology 2008/09 Ms. Dietrich Room 12

2. Some Upcoming Projects Create a edu-blog (serves as your process journal) Introduction to the Design Cycle MS Publisher 2007 During Term 1 and 2:

3. Class edu-blog All assignments/work /activities/instructions will be posted to our blog – so it is important for you to immediately log onto the class blog as soon as you enter the class. All resources will be linked to our blog Unit of Work will be linked to our blog Invite your parents to visit our class blog and leave comments on it http://year7it.blogspot.com

4. Student edu-blog (process journal) Each student will create an educational blog which will serve as his/her process journal Detailed postings of activities/reflections/progress Invite your parents to visit your student blog and leave comments on it

5. Classroom Rules Respect and be kind to others Listen carefully to directions and obey them Do not touch others Work quietly Raise your hand before you ask a question Listen quietly while others are speaking Complete all tasks on time

6. Remember! Stay on task No games or music

7. Let’s learn a lot AND have a great year!