Digital Applications & Responsibility

Mrs. Lana Powers

Business Department, Room 206
[email protected]
930.435.8292 Ext. 55146
Office Hours: M - F, 2:30 - 3:00
Method of Instruction: Face to Face

Please read through the syllabus very carefully and refer to it often for expectations. The syllabus is located on the
Google Classroom Stream.

Digital Applications & Responsibility (2 semesters) introduces students to the physical components and
operation of computers. Students will learn to utilize advanced functions of document processing, spreadsheet,
database and presentation software. Students will learn to apply good digital citizenship and how technology
is used to build decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Software:
Microsoft Office 2019 Integrated Package: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Google Suite: Classroom (See for all resources and assignments), Gmail, Calendar, and a variety of others

Grading Scale: Grades are based on two-parts:

A 89.5% 70% Assessment
B 79.5% 30% Assignment (Classwork)
C 69.5% (Expect practice for NO grade as a time to learn
D 59.5% and refine skills before assessments.)

Assessments: Assessments may be composed of tests and some projects. Tests may consist of multiple
choice, constructed response, production work, and situation/item analysis questions.

Assignments & Activities: This portion of your grade will consist of a variety of activities including formative
assessments, in-class activities, assignments, and some projects (both team and individual). Assignments are
expected to be submitted on the day that they are due.

Please check your grades on-line using PowerSchool. Assignments with Absent can be made up (means absent,
but not exempt from making up the work). Assignments with Missing should be made up (means present but
needed more time). Assignments with Exempt do not have to be completed.

Remind: All students are encouraged to sign-up for Remind messages. ASM uses this for all classes, grade level
and all other ASM communication. The class of 2027 may sign up by texting @facfhbf to 81010 or go to
https://www.remind.com/join/facfhbf to sign up.

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Activities:
1 Week Relationship building/Introductions
2 Weeks Software Basics: Operating Systems, File Maintenance, Create accounts/logins
6 Weeks Word Processing Software/Certification Testing
8 Weeks Spreadsheet Software
1 Week Fall Final Exam/Certification Testing (production & objective)
1 Week Computer Hardware/Software
3 Weeks Email/Calendar
2 Weeks Social Media/Internet Safety & Responsibility
4 Weeks Presentation Software
2 Weeks Integrated Project
3 Weeks Database Software
2 Weeks MOS practice/certification
1 Week Spring Final Exam (production & objective)

Dual Credit:
Three FREE concurrent college credits are available through Ivy Tech. The college course is CINS 101 -
Introduction to Microcomputers. This course provides the opportunity for dual credit for students who meet
postsecondary requirements for earning dual credit and successfully complete the dual credit requirements of
this course. More information will be provided.

Course Outline of Record:

CINS 101, INTRODUCTION TO MICROCOMPUTERS
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Microcomputers
COURSE NUMBER: CINS 101
PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better
in ENG 083 Reading Strategies for College and ENGL 093 Introduction to College Writing, or ENGL 095 Integrated
Reading and Writing, or ENGL 075 Co-Requisite Reading and Writing.
SCHOOL: Business Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
PROGRAM: Business Operations, Applications, and Technology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
CONTACT HOURS: Lecture: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Summer, 2019
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS REVISION: Fall, 2019

Catalog Description: Provides hand-on training in file management and four areas of microcomputer
application software: word processing, electronic spreadsheets, email/calendar program and presentation
software. Emphasis will be placed on performing tasks that simulate professional work situations.

Introduction to Microcomputers is on the Core-Transfer Library. This means the credit can be used at Ivy Tech
or transferred to another college or university. Indiana has developed the Core Transfer Library – a list of
courses that will transfer among all Indiana public college and university campuses, assuming adequate grades.

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All Core Transfer Library courses will meet the general education or free elective requirements of undergraduate
degree programs. Dependent upon school and degree sought, a significant majority of CTL courses will count as
one-on-one equivalents to courses.

Academic Honesty Statement: Ivy Tech is committed to academic integrity in all its practices. The faculty
value intellectual integrity and a high standard of academic conduct. Activities that violate academic integrity
undermine the quality and diminish the value of educational achievement.

Cheating on papers, tests or other academic works is a violation of College rules. No student shall engage in
behavior that, in the judgment of the instructor of the class, may be construed as chatting. This may include,
but is not limited to, plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty such as the acquisition without
permission of tests or other academic materials and/or distribution of these materials and other academic work.
This includes students who aid and abet as well as those who attempt such behavior.

Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend and participate regularly in class, online learning activities
and other activities assigned as a part of a course of instruction. Faculty are required to report student
participation in compliance with institutional policies and federal financial aid guidelines. Faculty and staff shall
be sensitive to students’ religious beliefs and observances, including an expectation that instructors make
reasonable arrangements when a student must miss an exam or other academic exercise due to their religious
observance. When notified in advance, and when possible, faculty will make allowances for students to make
up missed work.

Copyright Statement: Students shall adhere to the laws governing the use of copyrighted materials. They must
ensure that their activities comply with fair use and in no way infringe on the copyright or other proprietary
rights of others and that the materials used and developed contain nothing unlawful, unethical, or libelous, and
do not constitute any violation of any right of privacy.

ADA Statement: Ivy Tech Community College seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified
individuals with documented disabilities. If you need an accommodation because of a documented disability,
please contact the Office of Disability Support Services. If you will require assistance during an emergency
evacuation, notify your instructor immediately.

Title IX Statement: Ivy Tech Community College is committed to providing all members of the College
community with a learning and work environment free from sexual harassment and assault. Ivy Tech students
have options for getting help if they have experienced sexual assault, relationship violence, sexual harassment
or stalking. This information can be found at https://www.ivytech.edu/prevent-sexual-violence/index.html. If
students write or speak about having survived sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, dating violence,
domestic violence, or stalking, federal law and Ivy Tech policies require that instructors share this information
with the Campus Title IX Coordinator. The Campus Title IX Coordinator will contact students to let them know
about accommodations and support services at the College and in the community as well as options for holding
accountable the person who harmed them. When contacted, students are not required to speak with the
Campus Title IX Coordinator. If students do not want the Title IX Coordinator notified, instead of disclosing this
information to their instructor, students can speak confidentially with certain individuals at the College or in the
community. A list of these individuals can be found at https://www.ivytech.edu/prevent-sexual-
violence/index.html under Confidential Employees and/or Community Resources.

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Drop Process and Responsibility: Each course withdrawal requires the student to log into their Dual Enroll
account and drop the course by specified Due Date.

Major Course Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:
1. Identify the principal hardware components of a microcomputer and describe their functions.
2. Utilize an operating system utility to create and manage folders and copy, move, and delete files.
3. Use a word processing application software to perform the following tasks:
● Open, format, edit, and save simple and complex documents created fromWord Processing tasks:
● Demonstrate ability to open, format, edit, save, and print single and multi-page documents from
scratch or through templates
● Perform repetitive operations efficiently using tools such as Find and Replace, Format Painter, and
Styles
● Create and format tables
● Identify and correct problems using the spelling, grammar, readability and accessibility tools
● Create complex and professional documents
● Work with the Quick Access toolbar
● Use the Tell Me and Smart Look up features
● Work with the features located in the Backstage view
4. Utilize presentation software to perform the following tasks:
● Create and deliver engaging multimedia presentations through the use of tet, graphics, special effects
and animations
● Demonstrate how to add media and animations with or without transitions
● Add SmartArt and math equations to a presentation
● Apply and format slide backgrounds
● Add speaker notes to a slide
● Change views
● Modify illustrations using ungroup, change color of and regroup
● Change themes and variants
● Secure and distribute a presentation
5. Use spreadsheet application software to perform the following tasks:
● Create, modify and edit worksheets
● Perform calculations in a worksheet
● Enter data, formulas, format and print workbooks
● Split and manage worksheet windows; set print options; print and preview workbooks; create headers
and footers; and share workbooks with other users
● Demonstrate ability to copy contents of cells to a range of cells
● Show ability to use functions, crete nested functions, import data from other sources and create
different types of data tables and/or charts
● Change a worksheet name and sheet tab color
● Insert, delete and hide data in worksheets
● Use Flash Fill and Format painter
● apply if IF, MAX, MIN, and AVERAGE functions
● Use Range Finder to verify a formula
● Apply conditional formatting
● Use absolute and mixed cell references in a formula
● Create and edit clustered column charts Sparkline charts and use chart filters

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 ● Demonstrate ability to Use Goal Seek, Smart Lookup Insight and answer what if questions
6. Use email/calendar program to perform the following tasks:
● Navigate, compose, read and respond to email
● Apply a theme
● Demonstrate ability to preview a message
● Attach a file to an email and save a file attachment
● Demonstrate how to open, read, print, reply to and close and email message
● Show how to display the People Pane (contacts)
● Set language preferences and sensitivity levels
● Describe the components of the Calendar
● Use the Date Navigator to navigate the calendar
● Demonstrate ability to display the calendar in various views
● Demonstrate ability to organize your calendar with color categories and add national holidays to the
calendar
● Set the status of and a reminder for an appointment
● Import an iCalendar
● Create appointments and schedule meetings in Calendar
● Use Backstage view to print, save, and share a calendar

Class Guidelines
1. Drinks should have lids/caps in the computer lab and please keep food away from keyboards. Clean
up your area afterwards.
2. All students will have signed the EVSC’s Acceptable Use Policy and will follow this for all computer
and internet activities during the class.
3. Be . . .

Respectful
● Respect the teacher, classmates, property, and yourself. Control your tongue and actions.
● Keep classroom movement to after instruction.
● Keep questions/comments relevant to class discussion.
● Follow all procedures and guidelines.

Responsible
● Be here on time every day with materials.
● Be proactive in monitoring grades and attendance. TURN ALL work in.
● Be aware of classroom expectations. Personal devices placed in “holder”, locker, or traveler’s bags.
● Be aware if there is no struggle, there is no learning.
● Each student has been issued a username and a password. Students should safeguard this information.
Computer use is monitored in the classroom and at the District level.

A Leader
● Volunteer to share thoughts.
● Volunteer to help others with getting notes or missed assignments.
● Help a neighbor with technology problems.