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MIFFLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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MCSD Computer Curriculum
Introduction to Computer
Planned Instruction
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Title of Planned Instruction:
Introduction to Computer |
| Subject Area:
Science and Technology Grade Level: 9 – 12 |
| Prerequisites: none
Course Description: This basic course will provide students with the opportunity to develop the
skills needed to utilize the technology available at the high school. Students
will review how to use the computer network, application software available on
the computers, and saving documents. Students will develop a working knowledge
of electronic encyclopedia, career software, word processing, spreadsheets,
graphics, and Internet browsers.
Required Time: One Semester
Course Credit: 0.5
Major Text(s) and Resources: |
Microsoft Office 2000
Thompson Learning, ©2000 |
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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: |
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Objectives and Performance Indicators |
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Subject Area: Science and Technology
Strand: 3.7 Technological Devices
Grade/Course: Introduction to Computer
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Grade Level Objectives |
Performance
Indicators |
Assessment |
| C. |
Apply basic computer operations and
concepts. |
Demonstrate the ability to complete the
following:
-0 Use proper computer terms
-1 Recognize computer parts
-2 Launch and exit programs
Apply and use basic Office and window screen elements as follows:
-3 menus, toolbars, shortcut menus, and dialog boxes
-4 Office Assistant
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--Tests, Quizzes
--Teacher Observation
--Check Lists |
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Apply computer software to solve specific
problems. |
Demonstrate the agility to use word processing
software as follows:
-5 save, retrieve, delete, preview, and print documents using common
software commands
-6 use basic formatting skills such as line spacing and centering
-7 use basic editing skills such as spell-check and proofreaders’
marks
-8 integrate graphics
-9 correct simple errors
Demonstrate the ability to use spreadsheet software to do the following:
-10 open, create, save, and close workbooks
-11 use basic formatting skill such as formulas, column width/height,
and merge and enter
-12 use basic editing skills such as copy/paste and auto-correct
-13 preview and print documents
Demonstrate the ability to manipulate career software as follows:
-14 identify career clusters
-15 locate information regarding clusters
-16 explore resources for specific occupations
-17 utilize America’s Job Bank
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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
Apply advanced electronic mail functions
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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