Computer Applications with Keyboarding Month Content Skills January INTRODUCTION TO CLASS Lab rules, procedures and course overview Review of touch-typing, proper technique, and what home row fingers strike the letters on the keyboard. What is proper vocabulary for computer software and computer hardware? Demonstrate proper keystroking and proper technique Demonstrate touch typing method for all letters Identify vocabulary to include MS Word screen and toolbars Demonstrate efficient use of MS Word using the toolbar features, shortcuts buttons, and create files in student directory What are the top row numbers and all symbols? Demonstrate proper striking of the numbers and symbols Identify which home row finger strikes each number or symbol How fast and accurate are you typing? Practice improvement in accuracy and speed Identify which home row finger strikes each key, numbers, symbols What are the rules of spacing and punctuation? What is the keypad? What is the proper technique for the keypad? How can I leave notes on someone else s paper so they can understand what needs to be fixed? PowerPoint Unit What is PowerPoint? What is the purpose of creating a slide show? What guidelines should be followed when creating a slide show? How do I create a slide show? What tasks can I use? Demonstrate proper use of spacing and punctuation Demonstrate proper technique using the keypad Introduce standard proofreaders marks Demonstrate the proper use of proofreaders marks Identify parts of the PowerPoint screen Explain the purpose of creating a slide show Students will determine if certain applications of PowerPoint are appropriate Identify basic guideline that should be followed when creating a slide show, 7 X 7 rule. Demonstrate the ability to create a slide show from a blank template Ability to do the following tasks in PowerPoint software: identify parts of the screen, use all views when creating a presentation, and toolbar buttons 1 of 6
Ability to do/understand the following when required: create & change text attributes, create & change template design, create & change slide layouts, change master slide, create & change formatting attributes, create & change picture attributes, create & change slide transition, create & change custom animation. Run an animation slide show, ability to print in various formats, create header & footer information, ability to view presentation in various formats, and add clipart or picture from file. Manipulate speed of timings and transitions so slide show runs at appropriate seed. February March Continue identifying the top row numbers and all symbols? How fast and accurate are you typing? Continue rules with spacing and punctuation? What is the keypad? What is the proper technique for the keypad? PowerPoint (Continuation from last month) Are you using the proper technique when typing? How fast are you typing with minimal errors? Do you know the rules for punctuation and spacing? What is an academic report? What is a business report? Demonstrate proper striking of the numbers and symbols. Identify which home row finger strikes each number or symbol Practice improvement in accuracy and speed Identify which home row finger strikes each key, numbers, symbols Demonstrate proper use of spacing and punctuation Demonstrate proper technique using the keypad Demonstrate ability to apply knowledge and content in creating a professional PowerPoint presentation Discuss different ways PPT may be used: as visual aid with a presentations/speaker or as the presentation when PPT just runs and conveys all necessary information. Apply and practice public speaking skills to class audience. Demonstrate proper technique at keyboard Practice improvement in accuracy and speed Apply proper spacing and punctuation Identify when it is appropriate to use an academic report versus other report styles Apply proper format of an academic report 2 of 6
Identify when it is appropriate to use a business report versus other report styles Can you recognize the differences between the two reports? Create a letter and an envelope in the same document What is a business letter? What is the purpose of a business letter? What is a personal business letter? What is the purpose of a personal business letter? What is the difference between the two letters? How can I enhance the documents? Excel Unit What is excel software? Who uses it? What are the purposes of using a spreadsheet? Why is it important to key and check work for accuracy? Apply proper format for a business report Recognize when to use each report Demonstrate how to format documents in word processing software Demonstrate how to properly format, create and print an envelope for a document Demonstrate proper format, create and print a business letter Recognize the difference between the letters Recognize the difference between Block and Modified-Block formatting Ability to apply the following applications using MS Word software: formatting toolbar, standard toolbar vertical/horizontal centering, shortcut keys Describe what a worksheet is Identify occupations where people use the program Identify parts of the Excel Screen parts such as the worksheet, workbook, toolbars, shortcut buttons, and autocalculate feature Who uses the Excel software? Why is it important to understand formulas in a spreadsheet? What is the order of operations in mathematics? Apply the order of operations in mathematics and identify how it relates to the computer Ability to efficiently move, select, and make changes to the cells in Excel worksheet Ability to enter data into a worksheet, merge, center, autoformat a range, and calculate totals How can you create charts and format larger worksheets? Create an embedded chart using chart wizard Ability to write, use, copy equations in Excel Identify the different between relative and absolute references Ability to format spreadsheet using various functions 3 of 6
in Excel Use the Ctrl and ` key to print formulas Ability to print a specific range in a worksheet Understand the importance of accuracy and working with a worksheet Ability to use and explain the autosum element Use the autocalculate feature to determine totals Ability to correct errors on a worksheet Demonstrate by using point mode, copying formulas using fill handle Apply autosum button to determine totals Demonstrate how to calculate the total percent gain/loss of an income statement Ability to use the minimum, maximum, average, now, and if functions Ability to customize graphs for color, height, 3d, font, and size April Microsoft Word Vocabulary Are you using the proper technique when typing? How fast are you typing with minimal errors? Do you know the rules for punctuation and spacing? Do you know how to format a business letter, personal business letter, business report, and an academic report? How can I enhance the documents? Excel Unit (continuation from last month) Create formulas and functions How can you create formulas and functions? Identify/use common computer terminology used in the windows environment and Microsoft Word software Demonstrate proper technique at keyboard Practice improvement in speed and accuracy Apply proper spacing, capitalization, and spelling Demonstrate ability to format appropriate letter or report style. Apply the following applications using MS word software: formatting toolbar, standard toolbar, table toolbar, vertical/horizontal centering, and shortcut keys Ability to rotate text, use fill handle, format painter 4 of 6
button, adjacent and nonadjacent ranges, drag & drop method, format numbers, and freeze titles Recalculate totals by applying the what-if analysis Students will use the Goal Seek command to determine a specific result Apply the use of the drawing toolbar, use wisord to create an embeded chart and seporate sheet, adjust chart options to enhance appearance May What is Microsoft Word Vocabulary? Are you using the proper technique when typing? How fast are you typing with minimal errors? Do you know the rules for capitalization, punctuation, and spelling? Do you know how to format a personal business letter and academis report? If time permis: business letter, business report. How can I enhance the documents? What is a memo? What is the purpose of a memo? Is the memo being replaced by e- mail? What is the purpose of a table? When would we use a table in a document? What content covered during the semester did you retain? Demonstrate/use common computer terminology used in the windows environment and Microsoft Word software Demonstrate proper technique at keyboard Practice improvement in speed and accuracy Demonstrate proper spacing, capitalization, and spelling Demonstrate ability to format appropriate letter or report styles. Ability to apply the following applications using MS word software: formatting toolbar, standard toolbar, table toolbar, vertical/horizontal centering, shortcut keys Demonstrate how to format a memo and set tabs Determine when it is appropriate to use a memo versus e-mail. Demonstrate how to use a memo template Demonstrate how to create a table Demonstrate how to use the table features including but not limited to: autofit, horizonal and vertical centering, title and heading format. Demonstrate how to insert a table in a document Apply proper formatting to different types of tables used Ability to apply content and application outside the classroom 5 of 6
Access Unit Introduction to access worksheet, terminology, toolbars, and screens. What is a database management system? What is it used for? How is it created? Where are databases used around us? How can database software make our life easier? Create a database using a design template and datasheet view. What are a file, field, and record? What is the difference between a table and a datasheet? Demonstrate ability to identify/recognize the access screen parts, toolbars, and terminology Describe and provide an example of a database management system. Ability to create a database, ability to create a table, edit the table, and define fields in a table Demonstrate how to add records to a datasheet, to print a set of records, to delete, add, and modify records. Demonstrate how to delete, add, and modify a table. Understand the purpose of the Primary key Create an AutoFormats to view data Create a report from database Create a database with more than one table, define fields and records Demonstrate how to use the wildcard, sort, and comparison operators Ability to sort the criteria, omit duplicates, join tables, and calculate statistics June Querying a database What is a query? What is the purpose of a query? What knowledge of the software applications used, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access, did you retain? What content covered during the semester did you retain? What knowledge of the software applications used, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access, did you retain? Demonstrate how to create a query, run a query, use a simple criterion and compound criterion for specific information Demonstrate ability to apply knowledge of Access, PowerPoint, and Excel software applications outside the classroom Demonstrate ability to apply content and application outside the classroom Demonstrate ability to apply knowledge of Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel software applications outside the classroom 6 of 6