Explorations in Technology Mr' Unpingco

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Explorations in TechnologyMr. Unpingco

• Classroom Procedures
• Rules
• Discipline Plan

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First and foremost
DONT FORGET!
PRIORITY 1
SAFETY
ALWAYS REMEMBER!
IF NOTHING ELSE.
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About Me

• 14 years experience
• Originally from Guam
• Taught Georgia Studies for 6 years prior to
  technology.
• Married with 3 children ages 12, 8, 3 and one on
  the way!
• I LOVE TO TEACH!

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Procedures and Rules
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What is a procedure?

• A procedure is a specific way of doing something.
• Procedures need to be practiced
• Procedures become routines

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1. Entering the classroom

• students will line up outside quietly against the
  wall.
• Mr. Unpingco invites the class into the lab
• students will walk to a chair, and wait for
  instruction from Mr. Unpingco

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2. Leaving the Lab during class

• students must get permission to leave class at
  any time.
• Students will use restroom across gym
• one at a time policy
• Required to sign out
• Date, time, destination
• Do not abuse

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3. Handling Equipment

• Each student may handle/touch equipment or
  computers only after Mr. Unpingco has given
  permission
• Each student will handle all equipment carefully
  and appropriately.
• Each student will return all materials neatly to
  the designated area or teacher

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4. Dismissal

• Students will be seated prior to dismissal and
  may exit after Mr. Unpingco says Have a nice day

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Guests

• Students are expected to show their best selves
  if and when we have a person in the classroom who
  is not a student
• Who?
• Mr. Smallwood/Ms. Kubicek
• Other Teachers
• Observers from other schools

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Tech Lab Rules

• Follow directions the first time they are given
• Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak
• Stay in your seat unless you have permission to
  do otherwise
• Keep hands, feet and other objects to yourself
• NO cursing or teasing.
• NO food or drinks (including candy/gum)

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Consequences for NOT following rules and
procedures

• Sticky note
• Red rule
• Clipboard entry
• In House detention
• Detention (3 clipboard entries
• Parent contact
• OFFICE REFERRAL

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Technology Needed in Technology

• 3 pronged folder w/20-25 pieces of paper
• Pen or pencil
• Jump drive (recommended)
• GTMS Big Save
• You need to learn your user name and password

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Grades

• Notebook check
• Projects/Presentations/Demonstrations
• Modules (7th and 8th grade)
• Participation
• Final Exam

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USING COMPUTERS IN THE TECHNOLOGY LAB
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Computer Area Guidelines and Expectations

• be seated at all times
• sit in chairs and refrain from sitting on desk
  surfaces.
• raise hands when assistance is needed.
• refrain from eating or drinking.
• keep work area neat and free of trash

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Computer Use Guidelines

• Handle all peripherals (mouse, keyboard) with
  care
• Use headphones
• Refrain from making screen adjustments
• Students may save work on the hard drive, Big
  Save, or jump drive
• Log off after each use

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Internet Access Guidelines

• Visit only websites that are approved for that
  day.
• Use only the computer to which you are assigned
  or given permission to work.
• Students are required to exit any websites that
  instructor deems to be inappropriate for school

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Internet Access Guidelines

• Possible consequences of serious infractions of
  the Internet policy
• Disciplinary actions (see discipline plan)
• Temporary or permanent loss of internet use

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Log In Information

• Username gtmtechlab
• Password patriots
• All lower case letters

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UNIT 1 Technology in Motion
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Whats the Big Idea?
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Over time, technological change has had a
profound influence on individuals, society,
careers and the environment. These changes are
neither good nor bad and can have far-reaching
positive and negative impacts.