Computer Essentials6 Course Syllabus

Ms. Clarissa Clark

Course Description:

Computer Essentials 6 is a nine-week course for 6th graders that’s designed to help them learn beginner skills in the area of keyboarding, word processing,spreadsheet, presentation, creating videos and Internet safety. Simulations and projects promoting teamwork and leadership skills offer further opportunities for application of knowledge and skills.

Program: Business/Marketing Education

Program Goals:

  • To encourage critical thinking skills
  • To promote educational values including economic understanding and consumer competencies
  • To promote character growth and development including human relations, good work habits, positive attitudes, and ethical standards
  • To provide a realistic understanding of the work environment
  • To enhance employability skills
  • To reinforce basic skills in such areas as communications, mathematics, and technology
  • To stimulate interest in career development

Course Goals:

  • The student will be able to use a PC with the Windows operating system.
  • Understand computer basics
  • Understand the history of the computer
  • Demonstrate correct data input techniques with acceptable speed and accuracy
  • Be able to analyze the functions of an operating system
  • Explore Technology Career Opportunities
  • Be able to describe ethical considerations resulting from technological advances
  • Format a variety of documents
  • Learn database application, spreadsheet application, publication application
  • Learn presentation software and usage
  • The student will be able to use Internet skills like browse and search the Internet

Assessment Procedures:

Classwork25%90 – 100%A

Tests25%80 – 89%B

Projects 25%70 – 79%C

Participation25% 60 – 69%D

Total100% 59% and belowF

Assignments:

Exercises may consist of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PhotoStory, typing lessons, and Internet activities. Due date/time will be assigned when the exercise is assigned.

Tests will be announced a week prior to the test date.

If you are absent then it is your responsibility to get your make-up work or missed notes.

Make sure that the following information is on each assignment you hand in:

Your NameClass Period Lesson Date

Policies:

  • No eating or drinking
  • No cell phones
  • Any cheating or plagiarism will be dealt with severely. At the instructor’s discretion, you may be given an F for the test or assignment, or an F for the class.
  • No chat rooms allowed
  • All sites and language must be school appropriate
  • You must abide by all the safety rules
  • Respect everyone!

Ms. Clarissa Clark

205-682-7210 School

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Fees:

The School of Technology asks for a $15 fee for Computer Essentials.

I, ______, understand and agree to comply with all the policies and procedures in Ms. Clark’s computer lab.