WELCOME TO BTT1O!

Who is Mr.Kurz?

Studied Computer Science at Ottawa University

9th year teaching in KL Enjoy fishing, Hunting and being

outside.

What’s in BTT1O?

Computers For School and Business Word Processing Presentation Software Spreadsheets E-Commerce and Web design

Everything you need to know to dazzle your teachers and employers.

Google Account

There will be a Google Doc component to each unit. So you will need to sign up for a Gmail Account.

BTT2013 Folder

School Connect Folder for our course

The “O” in BTT1O

O is for Open Anyone in the school should be able to

be challenged by this course. Anyone in the school should be able to

get at least a 60% in this course. You will only get out of it what you put

into it.

The Main Goal

Learn to use computers efficiently so you have more time to go fishing!

The Paperless Classroom

Assignments in through school connect Resources and instructions to you via

the website mrkurz.ca There will be some activities done with

recycled scrap paper so BRING a PENCIL! A USB drive is also helpful.

Classroom Rules

1. Come to class on time. (CIT After 2 lates)

2. No Food in the computer lab. 3. No Games.4. Use electronic gadgets to enhance

your learning.

CIT Compulsory Instructional Time CIT ≠ Punishment It is a scheduled part of the school day If your mark drops below 60% you must

attend CIT on Friday.

Seating

The spot you choose today is yours for the semester.

You are held partially responsible for the state of your machine.

Let me know right away if something is wrong

Evaluation

70% Classwork Each project and assignment is “weighted”

what it is “out of” 20% Final Project 10% Exam

Success Criteria

Describe what an 85% project looks like If you want a higher mark you need to

exceed the success criteria

For Example: “The presentation uses graphics to

enhance the main message.”

Late Work

If you need an extension, ask. Otherwise, you will lose 10% per day for

5 days, then it will be a 0. “The Late Folder”….

Your First Job

Is in the BTT1O section of the website.

Right-Click and select “Save Target As” call it “Your name”