Robeson High School Technology Education Department Course Title: Computer Information Technology

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1 Robeson High School Technology Education Department Course Title: Computer Information Technology Course Description: Computer Information Technology enhances and expands the knowledge, skills, and experience of beginning students. This course emphasizes the basics of using a computer and its applications. Students master skills necessary for tasks that include, but are not limited to, word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphics, and communication. The skill set learned will enable students to utilize technology in their daily academic lives and improve performance in core curriculum courses fulfilling state standards while becoming life-long learners. Course Objectives: Demonstrate a mastery of basic computer system functions and an understanding of various computer components as they pertain to that system. Expand proper keyboarding techniques to become proficient touch typists Demonstrate mastery of computer software packages that include word processing, spreadsheets, and computer-generated graphics to accomplish a variety of subject area tasks. Use computer skills and demonstrate proper techniques (including the use of the internet) to access, manipulate, and produce reports, documents and presentations. Students fulfill national technology standards on basic operation and concepts, using technology productivity tools, communication tools, research tools, and problem-solving and decision-making tools. Course Overview: Keyboarding Intense focus for 2 weeks and then continued the entire school year The Internet and Computer Systems 6 weeks Word processing 15 weeks PowerPoint Presentations 9 weeks Excel Spreadsheets 8 weeks Evaluation Criteria: ASSIGNMENT CATEGORY % OF GRADE GRADE SCALE Student Projects & Critical Thinking Exercises 30% %= A Daily Lessons and Exercises 30% 89-80% = B Typing Lessons and Tests 20% 79-70% = C Periodic Assessments 10% 69-60% = D Vocabulary Journal & Quizzes 10% 59-0% = F SEMESTER TOTAL 100% 1

2 Course Assignment Descriptions Student Projects = 30% of overall grade Student projects are individual assignments that test the student s knowledge of each program. At the end of each unit (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), the student will complete a project which is a summative assessment of what was covered within each unit. These projects are the most important element to students' overall grades as they require demonstration and application of acquired knowledge. Daily Lessons and Exercises = 30% of overall grade Our daily routine consists of using a textbook that walks the students though each office application pointing out the different features within. This textbook is a step-by-step manual that is relatively easy to follow and instructs the students on how each application works. These assignments comprise the bulk of the class material. Typing Tests = 20% of overall grade Daily keyboarding practice is mandatory. Students do not have to be proficient typists when they enter the class but should be when they exit. The last typing test utilizes all keys and symbols on the keyboard as well as punctuation and capitalization to test students' complete skill set. The semester goal is for students to surpass 35wpm while using proper keyboarding technique. Keyboarding is an essential skill used in all classes to complete papers, so it is imperative students learn as early as possible how to type. Keyboarding practice is suggested as daily homework. Periodic Assessments = 10% of overall grade This category consists of all the pre-tests and post-tests for each quarter as well as the 3- week assessments taken between each pre and post-test. Students are assessed on their prior knowledge and then graded based upon their growth over the course of each quarter. Vocabulary Journal = 10% of overall grade Within the world of computers comes a vast amount of technical vocabulary which students must learn to fully comprehend information technology. Students will be given weekly or biweekly vocabulary lists which will be kept in a digital journal for future reference. Students research the definitions and record these in their journals. Students will then have a resource when needed. 2

3 I) Microsoft Windows / Office 2007 Basics (Weeks 2-4) A) Log in / Log out: Week 1 B) Windows Basics: Week 1 1) Open/close windows 2) Move/resize windows 3) Maximize/minimize/restore windows 4) Using the Taskbar/task switching 5) Ctrl+Alt+Delete/using the Task Manager to close frozen applications C) ThawSpace/How and where to save your work: Week 3 1) Organize Folders 2) Rename Files/Folders 3) Delete Files 4) Backup Work to portable media 5) How to turn in work for grading D) Office Basics: Getting Started with Microsoft Office 2007 (Exercises 1-4, pgs 1-28): Week 4 II) Keyboarding (Weeks 2-38 continuous) A) Proper finger position and posture B) Keyboarding lesson practice focus: 1) Weeks 1-10: All alphabetical keys on keyboard 2) Weeks 11-15: Learning the Shift Key for capitalization 3) Weeks 16-20: Learning numbers and symbols 4) Weeks 21-23: Increasing speed and accuracy on the Home Row 5) Weeks 24-26: Improving reaching ability, connecting top, middle, and bottom row keys 6) Weeks 27-29: Speed building and expanding finger dexterity 7) Weeks 30-31: Mastering the Shift Key 8) Weeks 32-33: Mastering the numeric keys 9) Weeks 34-37: Mastering the symbol keys and becoming an Expert Touch Typist C) End of year goal 35wpm on the Expert Touch Typist Test III) Computer Parts (Weeks 5-6) A) Four major components 1) Motherboard 2) CPU 3) RAM 4) Hard Drive B) How to build a system (step-by-step) C) How to install software 1) Operating System 2) Drivers 3) Applications D) Culminating Project: Build your own computer 3

4 IV) The Internet (Weeks 7-8) A) Vocabulary B) How to use a web browser 1) Search Box 2) Address Bar 3) Back/Forward 4) History /Favorites C) How to use various search engines (Google, Bing, Yahoo, Ask, etc.) D) How to use search results 1) Determine good from bad (a) Sources (b) Valid/Invalid E) How to reference a web site 1) Citation Machine F) Netiquette: Internet Etiquette G) Culminating Project: Educational Web Site Review \ News Article Review V) Microsoft Word (Weeks 9-21) A) Lesson 1: Getting Started with Word 2007: Weeks ) Exercises 1-8, pgs B) Lesson 2: Basic Editing Skills: Weeks ) Exercises 10-16, pgs C) Lesson 3: Formatting Basics: Weeks ) Exercises 18-25, pgs D) Lesson 5: Working with Tables: Weeks ) Exercises 33-37, pgs E) Lesson 7: Creating and Editing Long Documents: Week 19 1) Exercises 45-50, pgs F) Lesson 8: Enhancing Documents and Automating Tasks: Weeks ) Exercises 52-59, pgs G) Culminating Project: Autobiography VI) Microsoft PowerPoint (Weeks 22-30) A) Lesson 1: PowerPoint 2007 Basics: Weeks ) Exercises 1-7, pgs B) Lesson 2: Work with Text and Graphic Elements: Weeks ) Exercises 9-18, pgs C) Lesson 3: Prepare and Present a Slide Show: Weeks ) Exercises 20-24, pgs D) Culminating Project: Create a Custom Presentation (Class Schedule, Favorite Charity, Community Connection, etc.) 4

5 VII) Microsoft Excel (Weeks 31-38) A) Lesson 1: Getting Started with Excel 2007: Weeks ) Exercises 1-6, pgs B) Lesson 2: Working with Formulas and Formatting: Week 34 1) Exercises 8-13, pgs C) Lesson 3: Working with Functions, Formulas, and Charts: Weeks ) Exercises 15-21, pgs D) Culminating Project: Create a Custom Spreadsheet with Chart 5

6 National Educational Technology Standards for Students: The Next Generation What students should know and be able to do, to learn effectively and live productively in an increasingly digital world 1. Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues. d. identify trends and forecast possibilities. 2. Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. c. develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures. d. contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems. 3. Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: a. plan strategies to guide inquiry. b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. d. process data and report results. 4. Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving & Decision-Making Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. d. use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions. 5. Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship. 6. Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations. Students: a. understand and use technology systems. b. select and use applications effectively and productively. c. troubleshoot systems and applications. d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies. Copyright 2007 INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION All rights reserved. 6