6th Grade Computer Skills TechKNOWLEDGEy
This class will introduce the tools and provide the practical experience needed
in this information age. Students will use the touch system of keyboarding to
highlight the basic components of a computer system. Students will learn fundamental
computer terminology, analyze the social impact, and examine the generations
of computers, as well as the future development. This class will learn and apply
special features from the Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
7th Grade Information TechKNOWLEDGEy and Keyboarding Course I
Now considered to be one of the new "basic skills", this course will be used as the foundation for achieving the 9th grade competencies in keyboarding and document processing. Students will develop speed while focusing on accuracy and formatting as well as the technical aspects of their documents such as proofreading and spelling. These skills will provide the framework necessary for them to use technology in the preparation of reports and correspondence. This will produce for the student a knowledge base that will increase productivity, support creativity and select the appropriate technology tool in order to communicate information and ideas. The Microsoft Office Suite of applications and a computerized keyboarding program are the primary tools of software.
8th Grade Information TechKNOWLEDGEy and Keyboarding Course II
A continuation of course I, students will use a hands-on approach to develop proficiency in keyboard- ing skills (alphabetic and numeric). In efforts to support real world applications, the students will be expected to use their keyboarding skills with computer applications to design, layout, format, and edit text in the production of accurate copy. Utilizing their expertise using system commands and options, file and folder management, running application programs, students will build both speed and accuracy skills that will apply to the preparation of a variety of documents. With successful student mastery of the 9th grade competencies, this class can be used as the keyboarding prerequisite to higher-level classes at Cleveland High School.
