B08  Keyboarding

Level                       7-8

Course Length:        semester/trimester

Prerequisites:           None

Learn how to type faster than you can write!  This class will help you work faster, save time on your homework, and make you papers look neater!  Students will learn to use the computer keyboard using the touch method.  Emphasis is placed on developing correct typing techniques and improving speed and accuracy when producing documents.  Students will have an opportunity to use keyboarding software and will be able to create documents for other classes.

D05  Desktop Publishing

Level:                      7-8

Course Length:        6-12 weeks

Prerequisites:           None

Have the coolest-looking reports in school!  Students use computer technology to publish these kinds of exciting projects: brochures, timelines, flyers, newsletter, posters, and newspapers.  Computer graphics, word processing, scanning, photograph editing, and page layout programs will be used to generate professional-looking documents.  Students will learn the elements of design, create and use advanced drawing projects, and also use publishing templates in their publications.  Students will have an opportunity to create projects for other classes and may be able to publish an on-line project.

D06  Exploring Computers

Level:                      6

Course Length:        6-12 weeks

Prerequisites:           None

This course is designed to introduce students to the variety of technology tools available in their own school.  Students will make text documents, create drawings, import their drawings into documents, use clip art files and Internet images, build a spreadsheet for data collection and create charts and graphs from that data, use electronic resources and the Internet, practice proper keyboarding techniques, and explore a variety of software applications.  This class will cover basic hardware and software operations and help students learn to use the technology tools in their classes.

D07  Computer Power

Level:                      7-8

Course Length:        semester/trimester

Prerequisites:           None

Students will get an overview of the power of today’s technology!  Students will gain experience with several software programs to create brochures, posters, newsletter, flyers, outlines, memos, letters, timelines, reports, agendas, tables, lists, drawings, presentations, spreadsheets, charts, graphs, database files, and merged documents.  Students will learn efficient ways to use the Internet and organize bookmarks when doing projects for other classes.  The use of digital cameras and scanners will be introduced.  This course is a recommended prerequisite to all other computing courses.

D08  Multimedia Productions

Level:                      7-8

Course Length:        semester/trimester

Prerequisites:           None

Students will design and produce multimedia presentations that incorporate text, graphics, sound, and animation.  Software tools may include PowerPoint, Web Page tools, or Timeliner.  Students will also learn to modify digital images and Internet images for use in presentations.  Presentations may also include Internet links, re-sized images, and imported documents such as charts or graphs.

D09  Internet World

Level:                      7-8

Course Length:        semester/trimester

Prerequisites:           None

Students will explore the exciting world of the Internet and become powerful, yet safe, Internet users!  In this class students will learn to design and build a basic web page that has text, color images, and links.  Students will also learn to send and receive e-mail with attachments.  Students will learn about plug-ins, connecting to the Internet, web addressing, citing electronic resources in reports, advanced search engine features as well as improving their Internet navigation skills.  Students will learn how to keep safe on the Internet by learning about privacy issues, copyright rules, virus protection, advertising on the web, and Internet etiquette.