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MIFFLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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MCSD Computer Curriculum
Applied Computer Technology
Planned Instruction
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Title of Planned Instruction:
Applied Computer Technology |
| Subject Area:
Science
and Technology
Grade Level:
9 – 12 |
| Prerequisites: Keyboarding
Course Description: Applied Computer Technology
expands previous computer training such as keyboarding and
information processing skills. Students will create documents with
detailed formatting, database files, spreadsheets, and
presentation projects using current application software. Applied
Computer Technology will prepare students for entry-level jobs and
entry-level college courses.
Required Time: One Semester
Course Credit: 0.5
Major Text(s) and Resources:
Microsoft Office 97 for Windows 95, South Western, ©1998
Names of District Subject Area Curriculum Writing Committee: |
- Cheryl J. Liggett
- John K. Bell
- Sandra L. French
- Steven T. Renn
- Tammy A. Matthews
- Virginia Swigart
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- Wanda H. McCullough
- Kirk W. McMinn
- Marjorie H. McCardle
- Mary A. Ford
- Melody S. Hassinger
- Nicole M. Singer
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| Date of Board Approval:
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| Course
Objectives and Performance Indicators |
Subject Area: Science and Technology
Strand: 3.7 Technological Devices
Grade/Course: Applied Computer Technology |
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Grade Level
Objectives |
Performance
Indicators |
Assessments |
| C. |
Apply basic computer
operations and concepts. |
Demonstrate the ability to
launch programs. Recognize and use proper computer terms
Demonstrate proper body and hand position at the computer
Demonstrate the ability to operate the computer keyboard by touch at a
minimum straight copy rate of 20 words per minute |
--Tests, Quizzes
--Teacher Observation
--Check Lists |
| D. |
Apply computer software to
solve specific problems. |
Demonstrate the ability to
use word processing software as follows:
create, open, format, arrange, manipulate, save, and print
various types of computer files
proofread and edit copy accurately
use the computer clipboard
efficiently prepare properly formatted documents commonly used in
work or academic settings
Demonstrate the ability to use spreadsheet software to efficiently
solve mathematical problems commonly encountered at work or in academic
settings.
Apply presentation software to efficiently solve data access problems
commonly encountered at work or in academic settings. |
--Projects
--Tests, Quizzes
--Teacher Observation
--Check Lists
--Rubrics |
| E. |
Explain basic computer
communications systems. (Does not apply to this course.) |
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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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