MILL CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

COMP 8 21 Things 4 Students

Mr. Freeland
E-Mail
Class Website

School Phone - 254-5174

dfreeland@cppschools.com
http://dfreeland-math.weebly.com

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will explore and develop skills in computer applications. Students are guided in
using web tools through instructional videos, tutorials, and online project-based activities as
they complete Missions and Quests. Students produce a portfolio of work demonstrating their
technology proficiency which meets the 8th grade technology proficiency requirements in
Michigan. Students will use the website www.21things4students.net to complete the 21Things
(Topics). (Listed below)
THINGS/COURSE TOPICS
1 - Basic Orientation
2 - Trouble Shooting
3 - Cloud Management
4 - Visual Organizers
5 - Digital Footprint
6 - Cyber Safety
7 - Be Legal & Fair

8 - Suite Tools
9 - Search Strategies
10 - Digital Images
11 - Powerful Presentations
12 - Interactives
13 - Dig the Data
14 - Social Networks

15 - Hands-on-line
16 - Career Prep
17 - Screencasting
18 - Multimedia Creation
19 - Buyer Beware
20 - Mobile Computing
21 - Game Design

(This is a list of possible Things/Course Topics. This list may have additions or subtractions due to time constraints.)

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
1. Respect the rights of others. (Students have the right to learn and teachers have the right
to teach; never do anything that impedes the process)
2. Follow directions.
3. Be on time and prepared for class.
4. Always do your personal best.
REQUIRED MATERIALS

2 Pocket Folder For Computer class materials only

Writing Utensils Pencils, Black Pen
Optional Small Jump/Flash Drive (4GB to 16GB)
Optional - Earbuds

QUEST(Assignments) COMPLETION
Follow the directions on the website to complete the Quests (assignments) for each Thing
(topic). If asked to save completed tasks you will save to your Network Area (username) and
save the document as follows:
LASTNAME-ThingTitle-Quest#
(Example) Freeland-BasicOrientation-Q1
At the completion of each Quest make sure you check it off in your 21t4s Tracking
Document. At the completion of the last Quest for that Topic make sure you show your teacher
before you advance to the next Thing (topic). The teacher will review the completed Quests for
each Thing (topic) and use the rubric below to assign a grade for that Thing (topic).

21 Things 4 Students Assignment Rubric

Level 1 - Beginner
Level 2 - Novice
Level 3 Apprentice
Level 4 Journeyman
Level 5 - Expert

A
AB+
B
B-

0 59
60 - 69
70 79
80 89
90 - 100

GRADING SCALE
94 100
C
90 93
C87 89
D+
84 86
D
80 83
D-

E
D
C
B
A

Assignment is missing or incomplete, knowledge is unclear or not conveyed

Assignment has been attempted, knowledge is emerging
Assignment is complete and somewhat accurate, knowledge is limited
Assignment is complete and accurate, student is knowledgeable
Assignment is above expectations and unique, able to share knowledge with others

74 76
70 73
67 69
64 66
60 63

KEYBOARDING SPEED
SCALE
A

40+
39-35

100%
95%

34-30

85%

29-25

75%

24-20

65%

GRADE CATEGORIES
21 Things/Assessments 55%
Keyboarding Speed
15%
Daily Work
30%