• L.A. Ainger Middle School 

    2024-2025 School Year 

    6th Grade Computers (Business 1) 

    Ms. Spelman 

    Email: kayla.spelman@yourcharlotteschools.net 

     

    In this class you will: 

    • Learn to type automatically, without looking at the keys or even thinking about typing 

    • Blank keyboards will be used. 

    • It will be hard at first, but it becomes easy by the end of the year if you follow directions and practice. 

    • Learn the basics about computers 

    • Learn the basics of 3D printing 

    • Work on earning the ICT Communications Essentials Certification 

    • Work on earning the ICT Word Processing Essentials Certification 

    • Enhance Academic Skills 

    • Learn how to use Canvas 

    • Use Google Apps to complete given tasks/assignments 

    • Learn other useful technology skills 

     

    Academic Assessment: 

    Grading will be based on a combination of the following: 

    • Class Participation: Students are expected to participate in class activities. Participation includes staying on task and being an attentive and respectful audience member during direct instruction. 

    • Classwork: Most classwork will be posted on Canvas. 

    • Typing Tests: Typing tests will be given regularly. I will observe if you are using the finger placement taught in the lessons. You can retake typing tests if there is enough time left in the quarter. 

    • Tests and Quizzes: These will be announced in advance. 

    • Projects: These will give you a chance to practice your skills. (Expect more projects during the 2nd semester after typing skills are mastered.) 

     

    If work is not turned in on time, a grade of zero (marked as NHI) will be temporarily entered until the work is turned in and graded. 

     

    Teacher Website: 

    We will be using Canvas this year. It is found on Classlink. You can access Classlink at home by clicking on the Classlink icon on the ÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿â (ÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿â) homepage or the L.A. Ainger homepage. 

     

     

    Materials Needed: 

    * Please bring a box of tissues. No other materials need to be purchased for this class. Files will be saved to the “cloud”.