Required for Graduation;
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course deals with the various major types of computer applications including word processors, spreadsheets, and databases. Students will also have the option of exploring the use of computers in other areas such as E-mail, exploring the Internet, graphics, and desktop publishing. The course involves practical, hands-on experience in the computer lab.
LEARNER OBJECTIVES: The Student will:
(1) describe the major hardware components of a typical computer system.
(2) describe the functions of the CPU, main memory, auxiliary memory, and input-output devices.
(3) become familiar with an integrated software system consisting of a word processor, database, and spreadsheet application using Microsoft Works 4.0.
(4) study the impact of computers on society in terms of jobs, ethics and the Internet.
(5) expose students to examples of the computer as a useful tool.
Week One ( 5 – 7 days )
Review Syllabus / Computer Use Policies
Logon policy and procedure
Hardware vs Software (3 days minimum)
Open Source Software
Linux
OpenOffice
Virus protection
Networks (SFS network)
Weeks Two and Three ( 5 – 7 days )
Finish Network lectures
Firewall, virus, and spyware protection
Cyber Security
Phishing
Botnets
Pharming
Spyware and Adware
Susceptible at Birth
Identity Theft
Malicious Codes
Spyware
Virus
Worm
Trojan Horse
Illegal downloads (music / ideas)
Helpful WebsitesMobile Computing
Smart Phones
Netbooks
Laptops
Electronic Mail (SFS software)
Email protocol
Associated vocabulary
Creating a Contacts List
Using an Address Book
Spell check / editing email
Introducing Calendar
Large Quiz or Test
Test #1 -- Wednesday September 16, 2009Weeks Four and Five
Microsoft Word
Basic editing features
Spelling and Grammar check
Inserting Date and Time
Using Thesaurus
Formatting Text
Formatting Paragraphs and Documents
Inserting Headers and Footers
Creating Footnotes and Endnotes
Evaluation
Projects
Test
Week Six
How to Conduct Internet Research
Appropriate Web sites
Intellectual Property(isafe topic)
Plagiarism remains black and white.
MLA formatting for research paper
Word Review
Internet Terms & Web Jargon
Weeks Seven and Eight
Advancement of PowerPoint.
Applying a Design Template
Formatting a single slide
Using the Slide Master
Inserting slides
Adding Multimedia
Adding a Header or Footer
Slide Transitions
Formatting text and objects
Aligning text and images
Delivering a presentation
Timing a presentation
Publishing Presentations
Evaluation
Students prepare class presentations
Monday November 2, 2009Weeks Nine and Ten
Personal Safety
Screen Name
Profile
Chat Room
IM
Blog
Gaming
Social Networking
**Cyberbullying lecture (i-safe) and discussion
Digital Citizenship
Access
Commerce
Communication
Literacy
Security
Etiquette
Rights and Responsibility
Law
Health & Wellness
Week Eleven
Introduction to Graphic Design
Use of photo editing software
Use of scanners
Incorporating images into documents and presentations
Photoshop TutorialsWeeks Twelve, Thirteen and Fourteen
Spreadsheet Software – Excel
Basics of spreadsheets
Formatting a spreadsheet
Worksheet Formulas
Absolute, Mixed, & Relative Cell Reference
Operators and Operands
Order of evaluation
Point-and-click method
Function formulas
Financial functions
Argument
Workbook vs Worksheet
Multiple worksheets linked
Worksheet Charts
Formatting Charts
Weeks Fifteen and Sixteen
Personal finance
Your Paycheck: FICA, Medicare, State Tax, Local Tax, and Federal Tax
Understanding your PayCheck
Electronic Checkbook
Banking and Buying on the Internet
Budgeting and Saving / Investing
Credit and Debt
Preparing your Taxes
Weeks Seventeen and Eighteen
Reserved for Current Topics and Review
QUARTER GRADING:
Total Points ----------------------100%
SEMESTER GRADING
First Quarter 45%
Second Quarter 45%
Semester Exam 10%
100%
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture or explanation--by the teacher or a student
Demonstration--by the teacher or a student
Guided Discovery
Cooperative learning
Individualized programs
On-line activities using computer software
COMPUTER
CENTER RULES
1. Respect the instructor, your classmates, and this computer lab.
2. 1 Tardy = warning; Additional Tardy = Jug(s)
3. Restroom pass - Don't even ask!(We have too much to do)
4. Horseplay will be cause for removal from computer center.
5. No Trespassing.
6. Food/drink or gum is not to be brought into the lab.
7. Never copy a classmates assignment. This is a serious infraction with a severe penalty.
8. Do not play games on the computers unless approved by the instructor.
9. Place assignments in teachers box not on teachers desk.
10. It is the students responsibility to make-up any work due to student absence.
11. Late homework will only be accepted on the next school day after the original due date.
Current Grade Status
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