Greenback - Tech Apps

Mr. Cruz's Technology Basics

Room 3007

Are you ready to do awesome things?

INTRODUCTION

Mr. Cruz Technology Basicsemail: rcruz@neisd.net

My name is Richard Cruz and I have been teaching Science at Bradley Middle School since 2000. I received a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies/Science-Life-Physical-Earth, from the University Of Texas San Antonio. I truly enjoy working at one of the best middle school Science programs in the district. * Bradley Science Department Chair * Bradley Web Page Coordinator * Bradley Cyber Patriot Coach * email: rcruz@neisd.net

Classroom Expectations

Number 1

Number 4

Be respectful and polite to everyone

Create original work

Number 2

Number 5

Come to class prepared

Follow class procedures and directions

Number 3

Number 6

Arrive on Time

Pay attention, participate, and ask questions

GRADING POLICY

Assessments/Projects/Labs

30%

Parents and Students are able to view grades in Skyward. This is an excellent way to check student progress throughout the year.

Daily Classwork

50%

Quizzes

20%

E = mc2

* One classwork grade will be dropped every nine weeks.* Late work may receive a 20% deduction. * Make-up Work will be available to students when they return to class. Students are responsible for getting any missing work.

FYI

TARDY TO CLASS* It is the responsibility of the student to get to class on time. Tardies will be issued and we will follow the campus tardy policy,

SUPPLIES/MATERIALS* Pocket Folder * Pen/Pencil * Loose notebook paper * A section in a binder to keep class material that that is not kept in the pocket folder.

Bradley Science

Students are expected to respect all safety rules and procedures at ALL times. Lab priviliges MAY be forfeited when violations occur.

CELL PHONE POLICYCell phones will be placed away and turned off. Phones may be used with teacher permission for instructional purposes only. Failure to do so will result with phone taken up and given to the front office for parent pick-up.

1st Semester

Units of Study

The basic rules of conduct users of technology should follow in order to be responsible citizens

A visual programming language that allows students to create their own interactive stories, games and animations.

Digital Citizenship

Suite of web-based applications that lets you create and manage documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more.

Competitive typing game used to enhance typing skills.,

Programming

Web Based Applications

Typing Skills

2nd Semester

Units of Study

Graphic design tool that works to simplify the process of digital design.

Program used for a wide range of 3D modeling projects like architectural, interior design, landscape architecture, and video game design

Video content to teach kids coding basics with Scratch for CS First, a special version of the Scratch coding editor inside the CS First website.

Curriculum that uses a series of videos to guide learners through creating a project from scratch.

Design

3D Modeling

Digital Projects

Coding

Mr. Cruz's Technology Basics email: rcruz@neisd.net