First+Day

= Class Rules = NYC Department of Education Rules: - Don't mistake kindness for weakness!
 * INTRODUCTION TO CLASS **
 * Common Courtesy and Respect for All is EXPECTED**
 * This is a learning environment and disruptions will not be tolerated.**
 * This is a learning environment and disruptions will not be tolerated.**
 * **Class lateness will impact your grade - you must sign late book,**
 * **Limit of TWO(2) Passes per Marking Period** - sign pass book. Abusers will lose their pass privilege
 * **No food in the computer room**. Only bottles with caps.
 * Do not touch the air conditioners or windows without permission.
 * Do not sit at the teachers station unless asked.
 * I will assign seats the first week and they may change.

**Grading Policy**
40% Classwork 35% Tests & Quizzes 10% Homework 15% Participation & Other

= Class Topics Overview = **Positive Digital Footprin**t using Web 3.0 tools - online tools including social media
 * post work on the web to create a positive web presence
 * post work to share information to your peers and get feedback
 * post work for grading
 * CTE New Media Program requirements:**
 * 1) Develop good business communications skills for job interview preparation and workplace success
 * reading
 * writing
 * PUBLIC SPEAKING
 * Web Design - ** develop good software skills
 * Learn the basic design approaches of designing a web site
 * Learn HTML - the only language a browser knows
 * Learn Photoshop
 * Learn CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
 * Learn Dreamweaver - a WYSIWYG

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