Hardware/Software/Overview #1) Identify the principle hardware components of a microcomputer and describe their functions. 1.1) The student will be able to select the appropriate technology tool best suited for solving a task. 1.2) The student will be able to discuss preventative maintenance and diagnose low level malfunctions. #2) Define basic computer terminology. 2.1) The student will be to identify and correctly use standard terms, acronyms, jargon and slang associated with computer technology. 2.2) The student will be able to locate, evaluate, select, and use information from a variety of sources and media. 2.3) The student will be able to identify primary essential technology uses in society. #3) Explain the relationship of computer hardware and software. 3.1) The student will be able to discuss appropriate technology to plan, develop, edit and present tasks for problem solving. 3.2) The student will be able to investigate security risks and how to prevent or resolve security issues 3.3) The student will be able to recognize and explain compatibility issues and to assess the pros/cons associated with upgrading technology. #4) Power up a microcomputer and use operating systems utilities to create and manage folders, copy, move, and delete files, and control hardware and software. 4.1) The student will be able to associate file types to specific software and file naming conventions. 4.2) The student will be able to create and manage a hierarchical system of folders, subfolders, and files. 4.3) the student will be able to use standard input devices. 1 >> First Day Class Procedures Semester Schedule Schoology GSHS E-Mail Account I:/ drive - transferring files E-News addresses InformationNOW Socrative >> Inspiration Basics Create / Drag / Change Shape Links Export >> Hardware & Data 12 Devices - Insp + pic 4 Questions Data Storagr/Input/Output >> Uses + Security 10 Uses 8 Malware Protection Passwords >> File Structure + Web Search File types Folder Subfolders Files Effective Web Search
WORD #5) Use word processing application software to perform the following tasks: create and edit text; save and retrieve a document; format, edit, and print a document; center, underline, bold, and indent test; use the search and replace functions; create multi-page documents; use the spell and grammar checker. 5.1) The student will be able to select and change text font, size, color, style, alignment and spacing. 5.2) The student will be able to set margins, line spacing, alignment and custom tabs. 5.3) The student will be able to create and edit bulleted and numbered lists. 5.4) The student will be able to utilize the spell checker and thesaurus. 5.5) The student will be able to insert and format images. 5.6) The student will be able to insert cite sources in the MLA style (in Docs using EasyBib). 5.7) The student will be able to make a header and footer. 5.8) The student will be able to select and change page size, orientation, columns and margins. 5.9) The student will be able to insert and format tables. 5.10) The student will be able to search and replace text. 5.11) The student will be able to create standard business documents including but not limited to resumes and a standard job application form. 5.12) The student will be able to identify file types to save and retrieve documents. 5.13) The student will be able to print a document >> Flyer Day 1 Text Entry Spell/Grammar Check Format Text Undo and redo >> Flyer Day 2 Format Text, cont. Images from internet >> Flyer Day 3 Insert/Format Images Revising Printing >> Business Writing Mistakes >> Additional Features Day 1 >> Additional Features Day 2 >> Resume >> Meeting Minutes >> Job Application >> Writing for Social Media 2 >> Flyer Day 4 Skill Set Summary and Recap Flyer Decisions (Inspiration Diagram) >> Social Media Project >> Flyer Day 5 Practice Wildlife / Wedding >> Flyer Day 6 Assigned Flyer Photography / Water Park >> Letterhead Day 1 Objects Graphics >>Letterhead Day 2 >> Letterhead Day 3 Assigned Letterhead #1 >> Business Letter Day 1 Block >> Business Letter Day 2 Tables >> Mailing Labels
Digital Applications & Responsibilities EXCEL #6) Use a spreadsheet application software to perform the following tasks: create, save, and print a worksheet; format a worksheet; create simple formulas that include relative and absolute cell references; perform what-if analysis; use basic worksheet functions, such as SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, MIN, and IF; and create and format a chart. 6.1) The student will be able to discuss and utilize labels, values, and references. 6.2) The student will be able to enter, format and edit cell contents. 6.3) The student will be able to insert and delete columns/rows. 6.4) The student will be able to use the appropriate function including but not limited to sum, average, count, max, min, and if. 6.5) The student will be able to recognize and use standard statistical and financial functions. 6.6) The student will be able to create, edit, and copy formulas, both relative and absolute. 6.7) The student will be able to select effective page layout and setup features. 6.8) The student will be able to plan, create and edit line, pie, and column/bar charts. 6.9) The student will be able to select, edit and format chart titles, legends, data labels, and axes. 6.10) The student will be able to sort cells. >> Excel intro Screenshot ribbon Guide Inspiration diagram edit entries Movement / labels / values number formats column widths Formulas >> Referenced Formulas and Functions Education Project references relative and absolute copy functions >> Worksheet, workbooks, format Cost of Production each example separate tab Cell contents Worksheets / workbooks Page setup >> Consumer Price Index / Inflation prices from internet 25 prices into spreadsheet workbook CPI workbook Inflation >> Chart basics Line Charts Data / Titles / Legends / Data labels Pie charts >> Presenting Data through Charts Bar/column charts single/multiple data sets Set y scale Distorting charts - bias through design >> Assigned Charts >> Inflation Project Inflation discussion formula for prediction Inflation workbook (CPI spreadsheet) >> Picture Day pics to demonstrate inflation >> Word Document worksheet pics charts >> Work Schedules Ft. Owenstadt Buffalo Wings >> Functions Financial Statistical >> Savings 1 >> Savings 2 >> Checking 1 >> Checking 2 >> Taxes 1 >> Taxes 2 >> Excel/Sheets Comparison 3
POWERPOINT #8) Demonstrate how electronic presentations are created. 8.1) The student will be able to edit and format text for slides. 8.2) The student will be able to insert, delete, copy, and change the order of slides. 8.3) The student will be able to select the theme and/or background of a slide 8.4) The student will be able to select and effectively use slide transitions 8.5) The student will be able to select and effectively use animation effects 8.5) The student will be able to insert and format images on slides. 8.6) The student will be able to insert sound in a presentation. 8.7) The student will be able to create cohesive and orderly presentations. 8.8) The student will be able to integrate word processing and spreadsheet files to a slide. 4 >> Powerpoint Intro Ribbon Screenshot Reference Guide Themes Title Slides Zoom Format Characters Layouts Text + Bulleted Lists LASTNAME BROCHURES >> Insert Images Views Insert Add a Picture Style / Border Resize & Move >> Transitions and Printing Slide transitions GSHS SLIDESHOW >> Shapes Shapes Word Art Notes >> Selected Topic Presentation >> Viewpoint Project Topic Selection from list Project diagram in Inspiration Internet research 8 slides Courtesy line on images Picture taken by student / Turn in Handout version schedule presentations >> Present Viewpoint to class >> Present Viewpoint to class >> Sales Presentation Photos of object(s) for sales presentation All original text >> ZigZag and Discussion >> Video >> Animations
ACCESS #7) Use database application software to perform the following tasks: add and delete records in a database; sort and filter records in a database; create queries, forms, and reports in a database. 7.1) The student will be able to open, save, plan, create, edit, and enter data into tables. 7.2) The student will be able to create, use and edit fields and data types. 7.3) The student will be able to create, use, and edit forms. 7.4) The student will be able to create, use, and edit queries using criteria for various datatypes. 7.5) The student will be able to create, use, and edit reports including grouping, sorting, style and titles. 5 >> Access Intro Insp Diagram - Access (blank from I;) Tables Fields Data types / format Design / Datasheet view re-arrange delete/insert resize columns & rows Multiple practices on creating tables FRIENDStable >> Data Entry Editing Tables Import >> Forms Wizard CUSTOMERtable >> VOTERtable Entry day >>Maintenance Update Records Filtering Records Structure Changes Appearance Modification >>Mass Change & Validation >>Financial Software Connections Quickbooks Quicken TurboTax >>ACCESSPROJECTLAST Design Entry form >> work day Data entry Query & Report >> Queries Inspiration Diagram for Queries Text Criteria Numeric Criteria Wildcards >> Query Continued Sorting Calculations Export Data >> QUERYPROJECT >>Simple Reports Grouping Titles Format >>REPORTPROJECT