7 th Grade Computer Applications

 

Course

Description: Computer class for the eighth grade is a twelve week course designed to enhance the student’s keyboarding abilities and use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and desk top publishing. Students will also learn the importance of ethics and technology in the workplace, as well as at school and at home.

 

Textbook: Century Jr. 21 Input Technologies & Computer Applications

By: Hoggatt, Shank, Barksdale – © 2006

Micro Mastery Keyboarding and Word Processing Applications

Published by: South-Western © 1994

 

Software:Microsoft Office 2003 (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)

Publisher/Copyright Date: Microsoft ©2003

Instructor: Mrs. Alice Butler

abutler@harrellsca.org

910-525-3115(H) 910-532-4575(HCA)

Objectives: To better understand how to use the following:

 

• Copyright Laws – papers, projects, and multimedia presentations
• Database – search, sort, create and modify
• Ethical Issues – security, privacy, passwords and personal information
• Keyboarding – speed and accuracy development; concepts and techniques
• Leadership Skill Development
• Multimedia presentation – research, create, publish and present a project
• Spreadsheet Application – create and modify charts and graphs; solve problems and answer “What if” statements
• Technological skill in the workplace – impact of society; collecting, analyzing and displaying data
• Telecommunications – validity and appropriateness; content and usefulness
• Word Processing – fundamental skills

Objectives: Improve Keyboarding skills:

Every night (Monday – Thursday) the student will be required to keyboard for at least 15 minutes and bring in their keyboarding work each day. It is very important that the students practice keyboarding correctly –

• Feet positioned for balance.
• Center body the “h” key with elbows at sides.
• Sit up straight.
• Curve fingers over the home keys.
• Keep wrists off the keyboard.
• Keep eyes on printed copy.
• Key by touch.
• Key with a smooth rhythm.

 

Materials: One inch notebook

Pencil

 

Grading: Class work, Homework, Notebook 40%

Test & Projects 60%

Policies: Follow all school rules in the handbook including the computer use contract.

Students will not play games, open emails, etc. in the computer lab.

Misconduct will be handles per the handbook on pages 101-102.

Make sure you put your name on all your work before you print it.

If you miss class, you are responsible for finding out what you missed and making it up as soon as possible.

If you miss a test, you must come to me and discuss when to make it up. (If you knew about the test and have all the material for the test, I expect you to take the test on the day you return to school.)

 

Expectations: Be respectful.

Do your best.

Bring your folder and pencil to class every day.

Look on the board and begin the assignment.

Use the restroom and get water between classes.

Behavior that prevents you or others from learning will not be tolerated.

I am looking forward to a great year. Please call me if you ever have questions or if I can be of service to you.