Course description Introduction to computers: This course is offered to introduce, refresh and enhance basic computer skills. We will also introduce other skills that will help students be successful in life. Students will learn computer skills to function in a technological society. The course prepares students to apply technology expertise in all of their school subjects and beyond. Attendance and participation in class are essential. Participation includes: reporting to class on time, taking part in class discussions, giving presentations, and working on assignments productively.
We will be using 2013 Microsoft Office Suite. The tenative focus by quarter follows: Quarter 1: Focus & Content Touch-Typing skills Touch Typing skills (10 minutes daily) Less when you can type more than 20 WPM. PowerPoint Paint Publisher We are going to be practicing touch-typing skills for 20 minutes daily during Quarter 1 using the touch-typing program, Typing Web. I ask that you do only 1 thing with the task of keyboarding. Put forth your best effort in using the correct posture, hand position, fingering, & technique while learning how to touch type. Our goal is to teach your fingers where the keys are and not your eyes. If you do this, YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL! You will find with correct practice, touch-typing will become easier and easier and you will see your growth and progress each day. You will not be graded on your typing speed (WPM.) or accuracy (# of errors) until the 3rd& 4th Quarter. Again, if you make an honest effort to do the above, you will get positive results. I guarantee it!
Quarter 2: Focus & Content Microsoft Office Applications Touch Typing skills (10 minutes daily) Less when you can type more than 30 WPM. PowerPoint Publisher Paint
Quarter 3: Focus & Content Microsoft Office Applications Touch Typing Skills (10 minutes daily) More if you are typing less than 20 WPM. Word Excel Paint Quarter 4: Focus & ContentMicrosoft Office Applications Touch Typing skills (10 minutes daily) More if you are typing less than 30 WPM. PowerPoint Publisher Paint Access