Course Syllabus

Mizzou Academy Policies Computer Literacy

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Welcome

We are pleased that you selected this course to fulfill your unique educational needs. You are now a member of the Mizzou Academy's global student body.

Although the freedom to choose when and where to study is a privilege, it is also a responsibility that requires motivation and self-discipline. To succeed at learning, you will need to develop a study plan by setting realistic goals and working toward them. 

Course Description

In this course, you will learn what constitutes a computer, the uses and applications of computers, and the impact of computers on society. Skills and knowledge in digital citizenship, along with safe and responsible practices in online computing and social media environments, are developed.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Explain the importance of digital citizenship in relation to access, copyright, safe usage, and productivity applications.
  2. Examine how technology can affect one's health and wellness.
  3. Demonstrate effective usage of technology to develop a digital story.

Pacing

This course can be completed in as few as six weeks or take up to 6 months (180 calendar days). The six weeks are counted from the date of the first lesson submission and not the date of enrollment.

Required Materials

There are no required books. However, the student will need a consistent internet connection that allows access to a wide array of online tools and websites.

Technical Requirements

The most up-to-date requirements can be found here: 

Additional requirements for the course are below: 

  • You will also need a webcam or other audio and/or video recording device. 
  • You will need the ability to install items or software onto your device. 
  • You will need access to YouTube as some useful materials reside on that site.
  • You have the option of using Google Drive for all the assignments. If necessary, due to country-by-country restrictions, students are permitted to find an equivalent document-sharing service as approved by the instructor.

Accessibility

If you anticipate barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, please let Mizzou Academy know as soon as possible. If disability-related accommodations are necessary (for example, a scribe, reader, extended time on exams, captioning), please contact Mizzou Academy.

Exams

You are required to take 2 proctored exams for this course. The Midterm Exam is one multiple-choice exam. The Final Exam will be in two parts. The first part is a multiple-choice exam. The second part is a project that will need to be completed and turned in.

See the "About Exams" in the policies section for additional information on exams at Mizzou Academy.

Grades

Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on quizzes, assignments and exams. 

The following grading scale applies:

Grading Scale
Grade Percentage
A 90–100
B 80–89
C 70–79
D 60–69
F 0–59

After completing the course, you will receive a grade report that gives your percentage and your letter grade for the course.

Canvas and Technical Support

Canvas will be used as the primary platform for accessing course materials and assignments for this class.