introduction to technology mr. lombardi phone: 881-0310 x-61649 e-mail: lombmatt@shenet.org

Introduction to Introduction to TechnologyTechnology

Mr. LombardiMr. Lombardi

Phone: 881-0310 X-61649

E-Mail: lombmatt@shenet.org

Introduction to Introduction to TechnologyTechnology

• Introduction to Technology is an Introduction to Technology is an exploratory, entry level course for exploratory, entry level course for students who would like to experience students who would like to experience the practical uses of tools and materials. the practical uses of tools and materials.

• This is the prerequisite for other This is the prerequisite for other technology courses in the high school or technology courses in the high school or BOCES Vo-Tec. BOCES Vo-Tec.

• The basic technical skills include but are The basic technical skills include but are not limited to….not limited to….

Safety Practices Safety Practices

Use of Hand Tools Use of Hand Tools

Accessing Information Accessing Information

Book WorkBook Work

• LectureLecture• ChaptersChapters

WoodworkingWoodworking

Sheet Metal Sheet Metal

StructuresStructures

TransportationTransportation

Energy & PowerEnergy & Power

Computer ApplicationsComputer Applications

Career ExplorationCareer Exploration

GradingGrading

• Lab participation- Students receive a Lab participation- Students receive a daily grade based on participation, daily grade based on participation, cooperation, and preparation for class.cooperation, and preparation for class.

• Group discussionsGroup discussions• Written quizzes- announced and Written quizzes- announced and

unannouncedunannounced• Proficiency quizzesProficiency quizzes• Written testsWritten tests

• contcont

Grading Cont.Grading Cont.

• Homework assignments - Quarterly Homework assignments - Quarterly Reports Reports

• Projects- Quality and timelinessProjects- Quality and timeliness• Lab cleanupLab cleanup• Midterm – cumulative, goes on 2Midterm – cumulative, goes on 2ndnd Q Q

gradegrade• Final Exam - cumulative - 20% of final Final Exam - cumulative - 20% of final

average (Students with a 4 Quarter Avg. average (Students with a 4 Quarter Avg. of 90% or better are exempt)of 90% or better are exempt)

Professional TrainingProfessional Training

• Three ring notebook with pencil/pen-Three ring notebook with pencil/pen-needed everyday.needed everyday.

• Old shirt , lab coat or coveralls Old shirt , lab coat or coveralls recommendedrecommended

• Students are expected to arrive on time Students are expected to arrive on time everyday- penalties for latenesseveryday- penalties for lateness

• Students are expected to participate Students are expected to participate everyday- penalties for non-cooperationeveryday- penalties for non-cooperation

• Students are expected to pass all safety Students are expected to pass all safety quizzes- possible dismissal from classquizzes- possible dismissal from class

Questions?Questions?

Mr. LombardiPhone: 881-0310 X-61649E-Mail: lombmatt@shenet.org