Introduction to Computers

Course Description: Students will learn computer skills for life and careers. The emphasis of this course is to build computer skills and confidence through hands-on experiences. Basic computer software (word, excel, access, power point, and publisher) will be introduced and keyboarding skills will be enhanced.

Textbook: Word 2000 A Comprehensive Approach

Glencoe McGraw Hill

Supplemental: Teacher Made Materials

Outline 1^st Semester

Units/Time allotted

1. Computer Terminology

Computer terms

2. Keyboarding 4 weeks

Typing (correct finger reaches)

Specialty keys

Number pad

3. Word Processing 12 weeks

Creating a word processing document

Modifying a word processing document

Special word processing features

4. Power Point 2 weeks

Creating a power point

Modifying and manipulating a power point

Presenting a power point

5. Internet

Ethical use of the internet

Utilize websites to produce projects

Outline 2nd Semester

Units/Time allotted

1. Drawing/Painting 4 weeks

Create objects in a draw and paint document

Use the draw and paint tools

Use graphics to create more eye appealing word process documents

2. Spreadsheet (Excel) 6 weeks

Define a spreadsheet

Plan & create spreadsheets

Manipulating within a spreadsheet

Printing reports from a spreadsheet

3. Database (Access) 4 weeks

Design a database

Create and modify a database

Using database by entering data

Printing reports from a database

4. Power Point 2 weeks

Creating a power point

Modifying and manipulating a power point

Presenting a power point

5. Publisher 4 weeks

Creating documents using publisher

Modifying and manipulate publisher documents

6. Internet

Incorporate the internet while producing documents

Utilize websites to produce projects

7. Career Opportunities

· Employment outlook

· Careers in computers

· Knowing & exploring computer occupations