Computer Literacy
Metcalfe County High School
Course Description: Introduces students to the main components of computer literacy including Computer Fundamentals, Key Applications and Living Online. Computer Literacy provides an introduction to the computer and the convergence of technology as used in today's global environment. Introduces topics including computer hardware and software, file management, the Internet, e-mail, the social web, green computing, security and computer ethics. Computer Literacy Presents basic use of application, programming, systems and utility software. Students will have an opportunity to take the industry recognized Ic3 Exam towards to end of the Computer Literacy course.
I. Text: Introduction To Computers and Information Technology(e-text)(Book codes will be provided where students can access curriculum at any time they have a connection to the Internet)
II. Prerequisites Required : None
III. Instructor: Justin Smith
E-Mail: Phone: (270) 432-2481 (school) (270) 565-2041(home)
Room: 6
IV. Course Objectives: Student will be able to....
1. Considering the Computer:
a. Identify what a computer does
b. Provide a brief history of the computer
c. Explain the different types of personal and multiuser computers
d. Identify other computer devices such as handheld, mobile, and video game systems
e. Identify proper ergonomics to improve comfort and safety of the end user
2. Hardware:
a. Identify the CPU, the parts of the system unit and the motherboard
b. Briefly describe binary code
c. Identify different storage devices
d. Highlight different input and output devices and their uses
e. Explain the different types of printers
f. Describe communication devices and their purpose
g. Explain the impact of computers upon society including effects of social technologies, green computing, dangers of excessive use, and disposal of obsolete equipment
h. Maintain computer equipment and solve common problems relating to computer hardware
3. File Management:
a. Use a graphical user interface-based operating system to manage files, folders and disks
b. Create folders to organize files
c. Explain file extensions and file properties
d. Review the importance of backing up files and how to do it within the operating system
e. Demonstrate how to compress files
f. Use search possibilities to locate files
g. Re-associate files to a different program
4. Application and System Software
a. Use a course management system
b. Utilize computer technology as a tool to access, manage, prepare and present information
c. Identify trends in information processing and new emerging technologies
d. Identify and analyze ethical issues such as copyright, privacy and security as related to computing
e. Explain the difference between application, programming, system and utility software
f. Use application software packages to prepare basic documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations.
g. Identify different types of business and personal software
h. Explain system requirements for installing and using software
i. Explain licensing, freeware, shareware, open source and retail software
j. Explain the difference between application and Operating system software
k. Review different types of system software
l. Manipulate text and format a document using word processing software
m. Create worksheets, use basic formulas and create graphs using spreadsheet software.
V. Assessments / Proficiency Measures
Assessments/Proficiency Measures will be given once every three weeks. There will be a minimum of six assessments/proficiency measures given per semester. Exact dates will be provided at least a week in advance of any assessment and posted within the website dedicated to the particular class.
VI. Course Requirements and Percentage of Grade
Final Exam- 20%
Daily Work/Projects (1-2 day tasks, quizzes, projects) - 20%
Proficiency Measure and Assessments (Unit Exam, Major Projects) - 50%
Homework/Bellringers (Bellringers, In Class Participation, Homework) – 10%
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