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This course is no longer available. Please see the Student Online Learning page for other offerings.

Applying for the MCPS online course Foundations of Technology is a multi-step process. The Student Online Learning office provides information about the application process below. For further information or clarification of a particular step, please contact the Student Online Learning office at eLearning@mcpsmd.org.

Semester Registration Status Details
Spring NOT OPEN YET Registration will begin on September 8, 2021 at 9am. Application forms will not be available until that time.

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Complete Google Form
    1. Complete the Google Form for online Foundations of Technology:

      Google Form link will be posted here when registration opens on September 8

      *Applications may take up to one week to process.
  2. Next Steps
    1. Application Received Email
      • Within one day of submission of Google Form, you will receive an Application Received email containing the courses you requested.
    2. Enrollment Confirmation Email (or Waitlist notification)
      • Applications are processed in the order in which they are received.
      • Once your application is processed, and approved and space is available, you will be sent an Enrollment Confirmation email.
      • If there is no space available, you will be placed on a waitlist. If, after being placed on the waitlist, space becomes available before the class begins, you will automatically be enrolled in the course and will be sent a Confirmation of Enrollment email.
      • As of fall 2021, all MCPS Student Online Learning blended courses are offered to current MCPS students at no cost.
    3. Wait for Course to Start
      • Approximately one week before the course begins, the teacher for your online course will contact you via email with important information and instructions for accessing the online classroom.
  3. Please remember to:
    • Contact the Student Online Learning office at eLearning@mcpsmd.org if you need to withdraw from a course.
    • Only apply to courses for which can attend all required meetings.
    • Check your email on a regular basis for important updates from your teacher and/or Student Online Learning office.

Dates for 2022 Summer are yet to be determined.

2021 Fall Schedule

Fall Session Course Session Dates Status Dates of Webinars
Time of Webinars
1 FoT A/B 10/12 – 1/18 - 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18 6:15PM - 7:45PM
FoT A 10/12 – 11/30 - 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30 6:15PM - 7:45PM
FoT B 11/30 - 1/18 - 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18 6:15PM - 7:45PM

2021 Spring Schedule

Spring Session Course Session Dates Status Dates of Webinars
Time of Webinars
1 FoT A/B 2/22-5/24 - 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 4/6, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24 6:00PM - 7:15PM
FoT A 2/22-4/12 - 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 4/6, 4/12 6:00PM - 7:15PM
FoT B 4/12-5/24 - 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24 6:00PM - 7:15PM

Class will not take place during spring break.

Enrollment and Registration

Students are eligible to take Foundations of Technology after completing Grade 8. Students currently in Grade 8 are eligible to register for the summer course when registration opens for summer courses.

Detailed information about enrollment is available on the Registration tab on this page.

General Course Info

Online courses use the same curriculum and learning outcomes as the courses taught in traditional school. They are designed to take advantage of the online format. Students who are most successful with online courses have good time management skills and are self-motivated.

The same grading and credit policies apply to online courses as to traditional courses offered in classrooms.

All classes are taught by highly qualified teachers who have been trained to teach in an online environment. MCPS online learning courses are taught by MCPS teachers.

The amount of time spent on each course will vary by student.

Students are required to attend all mandatory web conferences. All course work may be done at any time during the day.

Students may complete the online portion of the course wherever they can obtain a secure and reliable internet connection.

There are opportunities for a student to work ahead. If you want to complete work in advance of the class schedule, communicate with your teacher to develop a plan.

Instructors will have office hours when they can be reached online or by phone.

No, your online course grade will not appear on a report card. Check your transcript a few weeks after the class ends to verify that your grade has been placed on your transcript. If the grade is not recorded, immediately contact the Student Online Learning office.

Tuition

The tuition for online Foundations of Technology (1.0 credit) is $600 (or $300 per 0.5 credit) . Tuition assistance is available if you qualify. Contact the Student Online Learning office for more information.

Refunds will be given when:

  • a student withdraws at least two business days prior to the start of class, or, or
  • a student has been placed on the waitlist and is not enrolled in the course.

No refunds will be given once the class has begun.

General Hardware and Software Requirements

Students need computer skills such as navigating websites, uploading and downloading files, using word processing software, using Google Drive and Google G Suite applications, formatting text and page layouts, using presentation software, using spreadsheet software, saving and updating files, locating files on a computer, and downloading and installing software.

Hardware: Any Windows computer running Microsoft-supported operating systems or Apple computer running MAC OS 10 (or higher) can access our online course content. Students need a reliable internet connection.

Software: The latest version of Google Chrome (preferred browser) or Mozilla Firefox will be needed to access course content. Students need access to a G Suite account or a word processing program that can open and save Microsoft Word format or Rich Text Format (RTF) files in order to open and complete assignments. The capability to work with PDF files (saving as, opening, etc.) may be necessary. Files submitted in Mac OS Pages (Apple) format will not be accepted.