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| Class Date: |
Aug 24th - Dec 18th, 2009 |
| Class Time: |
24 Hours a Day |
| Instructor: |
Jeff Frates |
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| E-Mail: |
jfrates@losmedanos.edu |
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| Office Hours: |
By Arrangement |
| Prerequisites: |
Windows & Internet Experience |
| Units: |
2 Units |
| Text: |
Textbook for Word 2007 Track Microsoft Office Word 2007, Illustrated Complete by Jennifer Duffy Textbook can be ordered Directly from the Publisher's website, or the DVC/SRC Bookstore website, or VISIT the Bookstore at the San Ramon Valley Campus
Textbook for Word 2003 Track Microsoft Office Word 2003, Illustrated Complete, CourseCard Edition by Jennifer Duffy, Carol M. Cram Textbook can be ordered Directly from the Publisher's website, |
| Additional: | NEED the Microsoft Office 2007 SOFTWARE?
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| System: |
Internet
Capable PC & MS Word 2003 (2007) Software |
If for any reason you need to stop attending class it is your responsibility to contact the admissions office and withdraw from the class. If you haven't dropped and your name shows up on the FINAL Class Roster I have to put an "F" – Sorry but it’s a School Policy.
Important enrollment dates:
· Sept 4th - Last Day to Add a Class
· Sept 26th - Last Day to take th CR/NC option or to Drop without a "W"
· Nov 19th - Last Day to Drop with a "W"
Census Date - Sept 16th
You MUST have submitted at LEAST 1 ASSIGNMENT to me by this date or
I WILL DROP YOU from the class - this is to varify that you are REALLY taking this class!
Don't do it…Consider
this…If you are going to go pay $125 for the MOS test.
Do you really want to have faked your way through the class?
The DVC Academic Dishonesty Policy is located at:
http://www.dvc.edu/org/info/policies/academic-dishonesty.htm
The DVC Student Code of Conduct is posted on the DVC Website and pertains to both face to face and online courses. Please read and contact me if you have questions.
Upon completion of this course students will be able to use the robust features of MS Word. The students will be able to utilize all the functions that are described in the Course Content. This course will also prepare students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exam for Microsoft Word. This course will cover all the topics specified by the MOS Program - Expert Level. Upon completion of this course, if so desired by the student, they may take the MS Word MOS Expert Level Exam at any Authorized Testing Center (ATC). Students passing the Exam will receive an Industry Certificate stating that Microsoft Corporation considers them an Expert in MS Word.
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
- Perform basic to advanced word processing operations required of students and workforce professionals
- Plan, design and produce documents, reports, flyers, mail merge documents, etc by using the word processor.
- Determine which features can be appropriately used in various situations.
- Solve common issues in word processing by using the software's features.
- Develop problem-solving skills and the ability to work as a team member using the collaboration tools of the software.
http://www.dvc.edu/slos?cis-115
A. Getting Started with Microsoft Word
B. Editing Documents
C. Formatting Text and Paragraphs
D. Formatting Documents
E. Creating and Formatting Tables
F. Illustrating Documents with Graphics
G. Creating a Web Page
H. Merging Word documents
I. Working with Styles and Templates
J. Developing Multi-Page Documents
K. Integrating Word with Other Applications
L. Exploring Advanced Graphics
M. Building Forms
N. Working with Charts and Diagrams
O. Collaborating with Workgroups
P. Customizing Word
Assignments -
Step by Step tutorials taken from the textbook chapters.
You will download a set of student files that will allow you to complete
the chapter exercises.
(Graded)
To SUBMIT your work, email me at jfrates@losmedanos.edu with your attachment. In the email, specify the assignment that your are submitting. Please go to the Submitting Homework section of the syllabus for additional information.
Portfolio -
Real Life Examples - You have been hired by a company to
be their Electronic and Printed Media Specialist. Your job is to develop
electronic and printed documents for this fictitious company. Periodically
you will be given an assignment, for example, after we cover desktop publishing
– I’ll have you create a flyer for the company Christmas Party. These
documents will allow you to put together a portfolio that can be used
to show your expertise in MS Word.
(Graded)
Online Videos - You will watch Online Videos that help explain the Objectives of Each Textbook Chapter and Portfolio Project
(Not Graded but HIGHLY recomended!)
Midterm & Final Project – There
will be 2 Graded Projects - one is a MidTerm Project & one is a Final Project
(Graded)
You need to determine if the class is going to be Credit/No Credit (Fill out form in Admissions Office) or Letter Grade. The Labs are TOOLS to help YOU understand how to use MS Word. The grading is based on COMPLETION!! I would love it if you did all the hands on labs, simulations, chapter review tests, etc. because REPETITION is what is going to allow you to remember the different functions of MS Word.
When I correct your homework - if I find an error in your assignment then I email you directly and tell you what needs to be fixed so that you'll receive credit for that homework assignment. So if you don't hear from me - that is a Good Thing!!
Assignment submissions can be checked through the Class website.
I will then assign grades using the following formula:
| 90-100% of Total Number of Points = A |
70-79% of Total Number of Points = C |
| 80-89% of Total Number of Points = B |
60-69% of Total Number of Points = D |
| Credit
(CR) is equal to a C or better |
Less than 60% = F |
Class Web Site – http://www.srvc.net/online
To help support our class I have created a Class Web Site that you can access from any computer connected to the Internet. From here you can send me an email or view class information.
Online Grades - You can view the your submitted Homework Assignments that I have given you credit for at:
If I find errors in your assignment then I email you directly and tell you what needs to be fixed so that you'll receive credit for that homework assignment. If you don't hear from me - that is a Good Thing!! :)
Student-to-Teacher Communication
Students are welcome
to email me at anytime.
I respond to emails on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - that is if I am Not Teaching a Class or on another Academic Assignment. If I am busy on a reply day I will respond at the first opportunity.
I am BIG on maintaining an OPEN 2-way line of communication with each
of you Sooooo....
PLEASE KEEP ME IN THE LOOP!
Contact me if you have ANY questions.
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Problems with lab assignments - contact me
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Problems with case study assignments - contact me
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Problems with technology - contact me
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Problems with time management - contact me
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Problems with work - contact me (unless it involves a pay
raise or personalities)
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Problems with significant others - contact a counselor :)
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Problems with children - send them to boot camp :)
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Basically keep me in the Loop! I will go out of my way to
help you achieve your goal!
I have also created a threaded discussion area where I encourage you to post your questions concerning assignments. But Do not wait for me to answer it!! If you know the answer to a classmate's question please feel free to answer. In the real world this is like walking over to the cubicle next to you and asking your office mate if they know how to...(a question concerning the course!)
Online Classes Discussion Threads
Are located with in the WebCT class website
Email me if grading becomes an issue.
Finally - call me if needed but be fore warned - I am AWFUL about returning phone calls
Student-to-Student Communication
Is student-to-student communication allowed?
YES! I have created a threaded discussion area where I encourage you to post your questions. But Do not wait for me to answer it!! If you know the answer to a classmate's question please feel free to answer. In the real world this is like walking over to the cubicle next to you and asking your office mate if they know how to...(a question concerning the course!)
Online Classes Discussion Threads
Are located with in the WebCT class website
There are NO bad/silly/stupid/dumb etc, questions...if you do not know - you do not know...period.
The WORST question is the question NOT ASKED!
All homework/portfolio assignment submissions will be done via the Email - using attachments. You will send me the requested homework/portfolio assignments to the email address below
Send your homework assignments to jfrates@losmedanos.edu
In the email, specify the assignment that your are submitting using the Subject Line listed on the Homework Calendar - I use Email rules to filter your assignments into the appropriate folders so Please use the Subject Lines.
FOR EXAMPLE- Email Subject Line should Read => OL Word - Unit A - Your Name
Thank You it will make it easier for me to track who has submitted what if you comply with these requests.
When I am done grading the classes homework - I send out an Email Blast letting you know that your grades have been POSTED in the Gradebook and to check what I have Graded vs. what you have submitted.
If your homework is Incorrect - I WILL EMAIL YOU DIRECTLY and tell you what needs to be fixed for you to receive Credit for the assignment then you can resubmit it for credit.
Online Grades - You can view the your submitted Homework Assignments that I have given you credit for at:
Remember if I find errors in your assignment then I email you directly and tell you what needs to be fixed so that you'll receive credit for that homework assignment.
So, if you don't hear from me - that is a Good Thing!! :)
These are assingments that you will complete and submit to me during the course of the class. These assignments will mimic a real world scenario.
Scenario: The XYZ Company has hired you as their new Electronic & Print Media Specialist. It will be your responsibility to create all of the necessary documentation needed by the Company. This documentation will be in both printed and electronic formats.
Please keep an electronic copy of all portfolio work.
This is necessary since some of the Portfolios work done at the beginning of the semester will be converted into a web page at the end of the semester. For example - One assignment will be to create a Job Posting then later in the semester you will convert the Job Posting document into a web page.
You will be able to download the student files from the publishers website (directions are located in your textbook). You will need these files to complete your textbook assignments.
or
Download them off the class Home Page.
That's It If you have any Questions just Email me - jfrates@losmedanos.edu