Friday, September 10, 2010

Technology Literacy Sample Test

Today, I want to start by taking a practice Technology Literacy Test. With a partner, write down the answers to the questions listed HERE.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

BCS Class Contract

I understand that it is my responsibility to do the following during the first 5 minutes of class:

1) Log onto my computer using my student I.D. number.
2) Open two internet browser windows to the following websites.
-gmsbcs.blogspot.com
-PowerSchool student account (check all class grades)
3)Turn off the sound on my computer.

After 5 minutes, I will be ready to listen silently and start the assignment for the day. I will also follow the procedures listed below at all times during this class.

1) I know how to access the standards for MSBCS on the class website.
2) I will be able to access PowerSchool and show my grades at all times.
3) I will never access other areas of the computer until the assignment is finished.
4) I will never access inappropriate content on the computer.
5) I will never access other areas of the computer if I am failing an academic class.
6) If I am failing an academic class, I will utilize Study Island for that subject
upon completion of the day’s assignment.
7) I will remain seated unless I have permission to be out of my seat.
8) I will talk quietly when talking is allowed.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Touch Typing WPM Pre-Test

Today we are going to get an estimated Words Per Minute (WPM) count. Please go to the following website when prompted, and wait for further instruction on how to complete the test.
CLICK HERE FOR THE TEST