COMPUTER/STUDY SKILLS SYLLABUS A. Study Skills - Introduction to the fundamentals and tools necessary to make study efforts effective and beneficial. 1. Learning and using available resources 2. Time Management 3. Improving Concentration/Critical Thinking 4. Memory 5. Learning Styles 6. Reading Comprehension and Studying Textbooks and information 7. Note Taking/Outlining 8. Test Taking B. Computer Skills 1. Microsoft Office. (The student is introduced to a wide array of Microsoft Products used for Word Processing, Presentation Creations, Data Collection and Analysis) Basic typing and word processing skills will also be addressed. 2. Introduction to the World Wide Web. (The student learns to browse websites and search for organized information.) 3. Introduction to Windows (The student is exposed to the various functionalities of the Windows Operating System) 4. Computer safety and protection. (Anti-Virus Software, Secure Servers and Sites) 5. Basic computer maintenance. (Essentials to keeping your computer safe and clean) II. Homework Expectations: Your daily homework will consist of keeping an organized and detailed log of your other classes assignments. Homework pads will be checked once a week at the beginning of the class and will count as 10% of the student�s grade. III. Grading Procedure A. Quarterly marking periods: 1. Exams/Projects 70% 2. Homework Pad 10% 3. Class participation 20% IV. Behavior: Nothing but courteous behavior, as outlined in the Student/Parent Handbook, toward teachers and classmates will be tolerated. V. Communication/Contact information: Ms. Raschella, Spanish & Computer/Study Skills Teacher RaschellaD@aol.com or DRaschella@cathedralprepseminary.com 718.592.6800, x. 604