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PHILLIPS-OSBORNE SCHOOL

CURRICULUM OUTLINES

 

 

TEACHER:  

COMPUTER

 

1.  Computer Literacy

1. Basics

• Start up and shut down process
• Open and close applications
• Use a keyboard’s commands
• Mouse functions, i.e., point and click
• Cursor / insertion point
• Insert, utilize, and remove floppy disks
• Demonstrate proper use- hardware and software
• Save to a specified volume or folder
• Name and utilize folders
• Move between applications
• Printing (local and on a network)
• Connecting to a network/ log on and off
• How microprocessors work
• Searching for and find files
• Opening, deleting, and saving files
• Backing up files
• Perform basic system housekeeping
• Computer memory and storage
• Allocating memory (RAM)
• Using virus protection / troubleshooting software
• Exchange files with others
• Configure computer with control panels
• File sharing
• File formats / translation
• Installing applications
• Identify parts of a computer system
• Recognize and interpret simple error messages
• Select or highlight
• Open and close windows
• Scroll bars
• Familiarity with desktop
• Working with icons
• Aliases
• Menu bar
• Initializing and erasing floppy disks
• Dialog boxes

 

 

            B.  Ethics

                        Ethical and legal uses of computer technology, i.e., copyright law, privacy

 

            C.  Development Trends

                        History, current status, future, market trends, news analysis, societal impact, limitations and capabilities

 

2.  Keyboarding

            A.  Appropriate Educational Software

                        Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, All the Right Type, Mario Teaches Typing

            B.  Develop Keyboard Skills

                        Identify letters and numbers on the keyboard

                        Identify and use common special purpose keys

                        Use correct hand and body positioning

                        Home row

                        Lesson drills

                        Address particular typing problems

                        Independent learning, tutorials

                        Chart progress

                        Individual adjustment of degree of difficulty

                        Increase speed and accuracy

                        Develop steady rhythm

                        Touch typing method (QWERTY)

 

            C.  Value of Computer Skills

                        Successful future schooling and employment

                        Affect on daily life

                        History of typewriting

 

3.  Word Processing

            A.  Purpose

                        Extent

                        Capability

                        Variety of applications:  Microsoft Works 4.0, Claris Works 4.0

 

            B.  Format

• Page setup
• Page layout
• Menu bars
• Tool Bar
• Tool palette / tool box
• Using rules and tabs
• Writing paragraphs
• Import and create graphics and text
• Customize graphics and text
• Using templates
• Use columns
• Insert tables or text
• Headers / footers
• Page breaks
• Page numbers
• Margins
• Tabs
• Justification / alignment
• Style:  bold, italics, and underline
• Merge text with other types of applications
• Sequencing
• Logical development
• Clipboard