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Laptop Driver's-Ed ~ Rules of the road
for safe and successful computing.
Instructor: Demetri M. Orlando
Phone: 301-365-2595 x175
Email: dorlando at norwoodschool.org
Course Description: This web site is intended as a hybrid (online & face to face) course to support students at Norwood School so that they will be able to operate successfully in a laptop classroom. Participants learn proper handling of laptops and peripheral equipment. Basic skills with Microsoft Office software are reviewed, as well as file and folder management. Emphasis is placed on safe and ethical use of technology resources.
Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to...
1. Use and maintain a laptop computer on a wireless network safely and properly, with minimal teacher direction.
2. Troubleshoot basic computer problems, but know when to seek technology department assistance.
2. Work with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook files at a basic level.
3. Organize files and folders in a personal network space, and successfully transport files between school and home.
4. Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of Internet communication technologies.
5. Demonstrate ethical use of technology resources; respecting rules of privacy, intellectual property, and copyright.
Prior Knowledge
 This course assumes students can already:
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use a web browser
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use Microsoft Word
If either of these tasks is a challenge for you, please contact Mr. Orlando immediately. You may also wish to review an
Intro to Windows.
Guidelines for Participation
Discussion Boards:
Your messages should be timely, relevant, specific, thoughtful, and positive. You must access the discussion board several times each week to check for new messages and post your own. Read the
d-board evaluation rubric for full details on how you will be graded.
Online Chat Sessions:
During the course, we will have two synchronous online sessions. Your participation should demonstrate appropriate netiquette and ethical behavior which we will be learning about. Take turns, respond to questions, and participate actively.
Teams:
You will work on a team with other students to design and deliver a short lesson. To participate actively, you must communicate by email, do your share of the work, and do your share of the presentation. Read the
team evaluation rubric for full details on how you will be graded.
Policies:
 Email and discussion board policies.
Honor system policies
Helper Tickets
At the discretion of the instructor, individuals may be "ticketed" for helping each other. Tickets have various point values and may be redeemed for special rewards or extra credit.
Course Calendar
Please read the course calendar to know what is required each week. Each chapter will be covered in one week. If you are absent it is your responsibility to make up the work.
Assignments
Assignments for each of the four chapters are located on the "Assignments" page within each chapter.
Print and use the
checklist to keep track of your progress.
5th Grade Technology Skills Matrix
5th grade is when students begin using laptops on an everyday basis at Norwood. A full listing of 5th grade technology skills is available by clicking here. These skills are acquired in various projects during the year which integrate technology.
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