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Digital Communication
Systems |
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Mrs. Rhonda Siers
: Bunker Hill High School
: 828.241.3355 |
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| This course is designed to teach basic digital input skills including keying using the touch method, speech recognition, and use of handheld devices. Emphasis is on the daily use and operation of the keyboard to develop skill with concentrated application of those skills in the production of business communication and correspondence. Communication skills are reinforced as the students format, compose, and proofread. An End of Course test (VoCats) is required and is the final exam. |
| Required Materials: | 1. | 1" - 2" inch three-ring binder |
| 2. | Five dividers
for notebook |
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| 3. | Loose-leaf
notebook paper |
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| 4. | Pencil with
eraser |
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| 5. |
Black or blue
ink pen |
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| 6. | Three-hole-punch pencil organizer or Ziploc baggie to put in notebook to hold pens and pencils (optional) |
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GRADING POLICY |
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| EACH NINE WEEKS: | SEMESTER GRADE: |
| TEST: Tests/Projects--40% | First
nine week--37.5% |
| QUIZ: Quizzes/Graded Work--40% | Second nine week--37.5% |
| PARTICIPATION: Daily Checksheet --20% |
EOC (VoCats) Final Exam--25% |
| TOTAL = 100% | TOTAL = 100% |
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COURSE BLUEPRINT for 6514-Digital Communication Systems |
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| Competency | 001 | Explore computer systems | 7% |
| 002 | Use the touch method in operating a keyboard | ||
| 003 | Use speech recognition to input data | 10% | |
| 004 | Examine alternative input devices and connectivity | 20% | |
| 005 | Create documents | 43% | |
| 006 | Use spreadsheet software | 10% | |
| 007 | Use database software | 10% | |
| 008 | Produce straight-copy meterials rapidly and accurately | ||
| 009 | Demonstrate leadership and employability skills | ||