Welcome to the 2016-2017 School Year
Welcome, My name is Mr. Insurriaga. I teach technology applications at the Middle School level for 7th and 8th grade, Computer Science and programming at the High School level 10th through 12th, and also Freshman Engineering.
I look forward to working with you and your child this School year. Please contact me with any questions through email as well as request an appointment to meet with me. I am here to help your child be successful in my Technology class. My conference period is from 9:30-10:30.
This information can be found by clicking on the contact page of this website.
Here is what to expect in the various classes:
Technology Applications
In this class, we will explore how to create a wide variety of documents using various MicroSoft Office applications. We will be creating documents such as letters, reports, and flyers in MS Word. We will also be creating interactive presentations using PowerPoint, spreadsheets with tables, graphs, and forumulas in Excel, as well as various desktop publishing artifacts such as brochures and business cards in Publisher.
We will also explore the use of the world wide web for research, keyboarding skills, introductory porgramming concepts using various online programming environments, and also an introduction to Vector and Raster graphics using Adobe programs such as Illustrator and Photoshop.
Computer Science and Programming
In this class, we will build on the foundation from Technology Applications. We will revisit the various documents which can be created using Microsoft Office applications, as well as some online tools for presentations such as Prezi and Emaze. We will also learn how to program using the java, javascript, C++, and Python programming languages. We will do this by completing a variety of lesson activities using various online platforms for programming. We will also look into more vigorous applications for Vector and Raster graphics using the Adobe programs.
Freshman Engineering
In this class, we will explore the Engineering Design Process. We will learn about each of the components and apply them in various projects throughout the school year. We will also learn how engineering was used by ancient civilizations by examining some of the failures and successes of ancient civilizations such as; ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Aztecs. We will also learn how to record our findings into an Engineering notebook, which could be used as a reference for future projects.
I look forward to working with you and your child this School year. Please contact me with any questions through email as well as request an appointment to meet with me. I am here to help your child be successful in my Technology class. My conference period is from 9:30-10:30.
This information can be found by clicking on the contact page of this website.
Here is what to expect in the various classes:
Technology Applications
In this class, we will explore how to create a wide variety of documents using various MicroSoft Office applications. We will be creating documents such as letters, reports, and flyers in MS Word. We will also be creating interactive presentations using PowerPoint, spreadsheets with tables, graphs, and forumulas in Excel, as well as various desktop publishing artifacts such as brochures and business cards in Publisher.
We will also explore the use of the world wide web for research, keyboarding skills, introductory porgramming concepts using various online programming environments, and also an introduction to Vector and Raster graphics using Adobe programs such as Illustrator and Photoshop.
Computer Science and Programming
In this class, we will build on the foundation from Technology Applications. We will revisit the various documents which can be created using Microsoft Office applications, as well as some online tools for presentations such as Prezi and Emaze. We will also learn how to program using the java, javascript, C++, and Python programming languages. We will do this by completing a variety of lesson activities using various online platforms for programming. We will also look into more vigorous applications for Vector and Raster graphics using the Adobe programs.
Freshman Engineering
In this class, we will explore the Engineering Design Process. We will learn about each of the components and apply them in various projects throughout the school year. We will also learn how engineering was used by ancient civilizations by examining some of the failures and successes of ancient civilizations such as; ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Aztecs. We will also learn how to record our findings into an Engineering notebook, which could be used as a reference for future projects.