HOMEWORK/CLASSWORK POLICY:
Typically, there is NO homework for Digital Media or Multimedia. Adequate time will be allowed in class to work on every project.  In some cases, students may wish to work on projects home via memory stick or Google drive.  All work must be completed and turned in by the project due date.  Students who do not turn in final projects will be given partial credit for work completed.

GRADING:
Tests/Quizzes: 10%
Quality/timeliness of digital projects  75%
Classroom participation 15%
  
TECHNOLOGY USE AGREEMENT
Students are expected to follow the district technology use agreement as covered in class and signed by both parent and student at the beginning of the year.  Students are also expected to understand and follow CMS guidelines:

General CMS WORK HABITS:

• Arrive to class on time.  (In seat when bell rings).
• Listening during direct instruction (“Hands off the keyboards; eyes up front”)
• On task during project work periods
• Completing work on time.
• Saving work appropriately.
• Keeping desktop of computer free of clutter.
• Following dismissal procedures – waiting for dismissal.

CONDUCT:

• 4 Rs of respect (Respect each other, adults, equipment, and yourself!)
• Not interfering with the work of others (electronically or physically).
• Staying within appropriate limits (Not using the internet, e-mail, chat, iTunes, etc. at inappropriate times and only with permission.  NEVER entering someone else’s folder on the server)
• Maintaining safe behavior in the classroom.
• Handling the equipment respectfully.

SPECIFIC ROOM 50 GUIDELINES:

• Backpacks will remain out of the way (under desk or on center tables – not on the floor in the way of traffic)
• Computer settings may not be changed. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Sound changes
  • Background image/color; screensaver
  • System preferences
  • Dock size; icon sizes
  • Google home page  
• Students are not to enter the back office without teacher permission.
• NO food, gum, beverages, or other substances are allowed near the computers AT ANY TIME. 
• TWO minutes before the end of the period, students must save their work, log off the server, quit all programs, and return any supplies to their proper place. (Students will not be excused for being late to their next class for not allowing enough time to save, clean up and log off.)
• Regardless of the bell, students need to wait until dismissed by the teacher.

 

Use of: iTunes/Garage Band:

• iTunes and Garage Band ARE used in Multimedia I and II, but only when working on specific multimedia projects including PowerPoint, iMovie and Flash.
• Music clips must be used according to copyright guidelines presented in class.
• School iTunes is not to be used for personal iTunes libraries
• Students CANNOT copy from CD/MP3 player/ipod to school computer (Copyright)
• Students CANNOT copy from iTunes to CD/MP3/iPod
• Listening to Music that is being used for specific projects is allowed during specified projects.

Use of: YouTube:

• YouTube and other video websites ARE used in Multimedia I and II, but only when working on specific multimedia projects that require video clips.
• Video clips must be used according to copyright guidelines presented in class.
• NO project created at school can be uploaded to personal YouTube or social media/online accounts.

Use of cameras, phones and other recording devices at school:

In general, cameras and taking pictures of students, teachers, or staff is not allowed at school.  As part of the multimedia elective you will be using video and still cameras for projects.  All photos and videos taken at school must be used only for school projects.  No photo or image of any other student, teacher, or staff may be posted to the web or digitally redistributed.  Failure to follow this rule is a violation of the technology use agreement and may result in losing access to technology while at school.

Use of Violence in multimedia projects and online activity (iMovies, animations, websites, etc)
ALLOWED: 

• Unidentified “explosions”
• Crashes
• Space attacks/lasers

NOT ALLOWED:  (Think rated “E” for everyone)

• Weapons, including but not limited to:
  • Street Weapons, Knives, Guns, Bombs,Tanks
• blood
• decapitation/amputation

 

Use of “Free Time”
Occasionally there will be the opportunity for free time.  Students must complete ALL work at an exemplary level before being allowed free time.  (Students who rush to turn in less than exemplary work will not receive free time – work will be checked and graded before free time is allowed).  Free time includes any use of the computer that is appropriate.  Students may listen to music, view YouTube, play online games, or work as long as the “E for Everyone” guideline is followed.  This means that anything that is being viewed or listened to is appropriate CMS behavior.  Students may not watch or play any media that includes: foul language, suggestive language, inappropriate actions or words towards others (bullying, racist humor), violent behavior, weapons use, inappropriate dress code.  Basically, if you wouldn’t be allowed to say or do anything you are viewing yourself at CMS, you cannot be watching or playing it at CMS.  Mrs. Woodell or any adult in the room has final say on what is appropriate or not.  Failure to follow this rule will result in loss of Free Time for the semester.

 

MRS. WOODELL’S CONSEQUENCE PROCEDURES:
Prior to any warning, a verbal “reminder” will be issued by the teacher. 

1st  Warning
2nd Time in class OFF the computers. (one class period). Work Habits or Conduct mark at risk. (N)
3rd  Parent Contact  = additional day(s) off the computer. Work Habits/Conduct still at risk (N)
4th Referral to assistant principal. Work habits/Conduct mark dropped to U.  Possible schedule change; drop computer elective; loss of SCHOOL technology privileges.

***If a student disruption is severe in nature (extreme language or behavior infractions including plagiarism or cheating, damage to student work on server) there may be no “reminders” or warnings and the consequences may begin at the 3rd  or 4th level (Parent Contact Letter or Immediate Referral) depending on the nature of the incident***