Course Information



Overview

Technology Support is designed to give students a broad range of technical skills and an opportunity to practice those skills as technicians for Corvallis High School.  Students learn hardware setup and trouble shooting, software installation and maintenance, networking concepts, cable making, operating system basics and more.  Students need to be self-starters and very responsible.


Grading

Grades are based on performance (showing what you have learned) and participation (being involved in your learning). Approximate percentages and criteria are given below.:


Daily Assignments 20%
Tech Work 40%
Tests & Quizzes 20%
Participation 20%
 

Some thoughts on Technicians at CHS:
    Customer Service                   Inspire Trust
Professional Attitude          Good Work Ethic
Cooperative Nature                  Accept Challenges 
     Technical Expertise           Desire to Help

"Rules"

Please follow these guidelines

Don't change anything on the computers that we haven't discussed.  Sometimes a changes makes sense from one perspective but not another.
(We are constantly updating, trouble-shooting, monitoring the computers. Even small changes can make our job more difficult. If you see something that needs changing, please contact the instructor.)

No food or drink in the classroom (Pepsi and potato chips don't go well with computer equipment. The instructor will let you know if there is a "special" occasion where this rule might be suspended!)

No "personal" music (Music in this class must be related to instruction and "OK'd" by the instructor.)

No playing games (Focus on your work and getting better at it.)

Never turn in another student's work as your own  (Take pride in your work.  Plagiarism rules are tough!)

Do the right thing! (Take care of the room, help others, follow instructions, etc.  We have some good equipment but it is getting older and we can't replace it when it "breaks".  Take care of things and keep the equipment running!)



Credit Denial

This is seldom a problem in this class. However, if you have excessive unexcused absences (10), you can be denied credit. Keep on top of your absences. Get them excused immediately. Come to class and participate. You can't beat a free education!



Good luck this year.