This course helps students develop skills that boost productivity
and support lifelong learning using technology. The Middle School
Computer Curriculum provides the objectives and benchmarks for the
course. Students will learn introductory computer skills in the
following subject areas: technology awareness, technology systems,
databases, desktop publishing, graphics, multimedia, spreadsheets,
word processing and information access as well as a review of
keyboarding skills. This course is required for all sixth grade
students.
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Students will reinforce introductory computer skills
in the following subject areas: technology awareness, technology
systems,
databases, desktop publishing, graphics, multimedia, spreadsheets,
word processing and information access. Keyboarding skills will be
reinforced as well. Students will use the skills they learn to
produce a final project. The final project will incorporate skills
that might be expected of someone working the world of business.
This course is required for any student who does not meet the
minimum expectations of the Sixth Grade Computer
Skills Course.
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Students will utilize Power Point, digital
cameras, PhotoShop Elements, Video Blender, Clay-Mation, and Front Page to
develop creative products for presentation.
Students can elect the course a second time with permission of their
counselor. Completed projects will reflect the students’ interests
and emerging skills. |