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MIFFLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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MCSD Computer Curriculum
Advanced Computer Technology
Planned Instruction
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Title of Planned Instruction:
Advanced Computer Technology |
| Subject Area:
Science and Technology Grade Level: 11 – 12 |
| Prerequisites: Keyboarding
Course Description: Advance Computer Technology is a
software overview course. Students learn to create a variety of
electronic communications using our most current software
packages. Instructional units include (but are not limited to):
desktop publishing (newsletters, letterhead, pamphlets, etc.)
slide presentations (effective slide show content and technical
preparation) and web page design. Student projects expand
technical knowledge and develop creative design skills.
Required Time: One Semester
Course Credit: 0.5
Major Text(s) and Resources:
Front Page 2000, Thompson Learning, ©2000
Publisher 2000 Quick Tutorial, South-Western, ©2000
Communication Skills, South Western, ©1997
Names of District Subject Area Curriculum Writing Committee: |
- Cheryl J. Liggett
- John K. Bell
- Marjorie H. McCardle
- Mary A. Ford
- Melody S. Hassinger
- Nicole M. Singer
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- Sandra L. French
- Steven T. Renn
- Tammy A. Matthews
- Virginia Swigart
- Wanda H. McCullough
- Kirk W. McMinn
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| Date of Board Approval: |
| Course
Objectives and Performance Indicators |
Subject Area: Science and Technology
Strand: 3.7 Technological Devices
Grade/Course: Advanced Computer Technology |
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Grade Level
Objectives |
Performance
Indicators |
Assessments |
| C. |
Apply basic computer
operations and concepts. |
Demonstrate the ability to:
organize directories, copy and move files
save files to disk, hard drive and local area network
recognize and use proper computer terms
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--Tests, Quizzes
--Teacher Observation
--Check Lists |
| D. |
Apply computer software to
solve specific problems. |
Demonstrate the ability to
use word processing software to:
prepare communications using correct punctuation and grammar
key, save, and print letters, memos and reports requiring editing,
proofreading, and formatting changes
Demonstrate the ability to use data base and spreadsheet software to:
create, manipulate and access data
report, analyze and graph statistical information
Demonstrate the ability to design and layout desktop publishing
documents
Demonstrate the ability to use multimedia software to:
create slide show that supports oral presentations
enhance a slide presentation using transitions, voice files and/or
music
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--Projects
--Tests, Quizzes
--Teacher Observation
--Check Lists
--Rubrics |
| E. |
Explain basic computer
communications systems. |
Apply basic on-line
research techniques Utilize search engines to browse
Recognize and use URL addresses |
--Projects
--Tests, Quizzes
--Teacher Observation
--Check Lists |
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District Recommended Instructional Approaches For
the Course
To Drive Teacher’s Instructional Activities |
- Lecture
- Computer Assisted Instruction
- Textbook Exercises
- Independent Studies
- On-Line Learning
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