COMPUTERS 7 & 8
Course Description
Mrs. Roberts
Course Objective
Information technology permeates our society and our entire educational system. Because all students will use technology as a tool for managing information, all students need a vast repertoire of skills that will foster their educational, career, and personal needs. The objective of this course is to build a sound understanding of the nature and operation of information technology so students are proficient with their use of computers. We will be working with the Office 2003 suite.
Areas of Study
Digital Communication Tools
- Computer Basics
- Finding and Managing Information
- Computers and Society
Keyboarding - Letter Keys
- Numbers and Symbol Keys
Alternative Input Technologies - Handwriting Tools and OneNote
- Digital Imaging, Scanning, and Photography
- Speech Recognition Tools
- Planning with PDA*
Word Processing, Desktop Publishing, and Document Formatting
- Reports
- Memos, E-Mails, and Letters
- Tables
- Desktop Publishing
Computer Applications
- Presentations with Graphics and Multimedia
- Worksheets
- Database
- Creating and Linking Web Pages
Standards to be Assessed
- Vermont Standards: Grade Expectations for Vermont’s Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities in Information Technology
- Vermont Standards: Personal Development Standard in Relationships—3.14 Dependability and Productivity.
- National Business Education Association (NBEA) Standards: Information Technology Standards
- National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS’S)
Grading Outline
25% = Keyboarding Technique and Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy
50% = In-Class Assignments and Evening Learning Opportunities (ELO’s)
25% = Quizzes, Projects, and Production Tests
Workplace Responsibility Assessment Criteria (VT Standard 3.14):
- Late Work
- Missing Work
- Tardies
- Being Prepared
All assignments will be due when stated. Late assignments will be handled as follows:
- 10% deducted each day it is overdue. An extension in time is possible. You are strongly encouraged to talk with me before an assignment is due, if you foresee a problem or conflict.
- Excused absences will have 2 days for each day missed to get work completed and turned in.
Materials Needed for Class
- Notebook
- Pen or Pencil
- Folder or Three Ring Binder
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