6417 Microsoft IT Academy

Word 2010, PowerPoint 2010, and Publisher 2010

Fall 2014/Spring 2015

Teacher: / Darlene Pittman / LSHS Phone: / 910-671-6050
Room: / C-108
Planning: / 4th pd. 1:37 to 3:15 / E-mail: /
Tutoring: / Tues. and Thur. 3:15 to 4:15
Other times by appointment / Web Page /

Prerequisite:

None

Course Goal

Students in Microsoft IT Academies benefit from world-class Microsoft curriculum and cutting-edge software tools to tackle real-world challenges in the classroom environment. In the first part, students will learn to use the newest version of Microsoft Word interface, commands, and features to create, enhance, customize and share documents as well as create complex documents and publish them. In the second part, students will learn to use the newest version of Microsoft PowerPoint interface, commands, and features to create, enhance, customize and deliver presentations. In the last part, students will learn to use the basic features of the newest version of Publisher to create, customize, and publish a publication. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, entrepreneurship, internship, mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning, and job shadowing. Cooperative education is not available for this course. FBLA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

By the end of this course, students are expected to earn industry-recognized certification in Microsoft Word 2010 and Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. They are also expected to become proficient in Publisher 2010. Certification testing is not yet available in Publisher 2010.

Objectives:

A.MICROSOFT WORD

1.00 Understanding the Word Window and Creating a New Document

1.01 Beginning skills in Word

1.02 Edit a Document

1.03 Format text

1.04 Revising word document layout

1.05 Edit text

1.06 Word templates

2.00Apply word processing software application skills using Microsoft Word.

2.01Apply beginning skills by creating, enhancing, printing, and sharing Word documents (E-Learning Course 10294)

2.02Apply intermediate skills by customizing, enhancing, reviewing, sharing, protecting, and creating complete Word documents(E-Learning Course 10391)

2.03Apply advanced skills by reviewing, finalizing, and creating interactive Word documents (E-Learning Course 10392)

B.MICROSOFT PUBLISHERAND POWERPOINT

3.00Apply desktop publishing application skills using Microsoft Publisher

3.01Create a publication (E-Learning Course 10354)

3.02Insert and edit pictures in a publication (E-Learning Course 10354)

3.03Print and share a publication (E-Learning Course 10354)

4.00Understand Microsoft PowerPoint 2010

4.01Create presentations by adding text boxes, tables,

and inserting/formatting images, finalizing, and delivering a presentation (E-Learning Course 10295)

4.02Use intermediate skills to use text boxes, tables, and multimedia while finalizing and presenting material (E-Learning Course 10295)

4.03Customize presentations by customizing the user interface, elements, adding information, multimedia elements, and animation enhancements while finalizing a slide show for delivery (E-Learning Course 10386)

Course Outline–Microsoft IT Academy

Apply beginning, intermediate, and advanced word processing skills using MS Word. (2010)—60% of course content

Apply presentation software application skills using MS PowerPoint. (2010)—40% of course content

Apply desktop publishing applications skills using MS Publisher. (2010)—workin of course content

Grading

The student’s grade will be based on the following criteria.

  • Test30%
  • Quiz25%
  • Classroom /Lab activities/e-learning25%
  • Online work folder/notebook20%

VoCATSExam:

Everyone must take the exam. No one is exempt. Students will be given a 100 question exam created by Microsoft personnel. This will be used by me as your exam grade and is required. This exam counts 25% of your course grade.

6417 Microsoft IT Academy

Word 2010, PowerPoint 2010, and Publisher 2010

Fall 2014/Spring 2015

Expectations:

Follow the school rules for LHS and Classroom rules (posted in classroom).

In addition, please adhere to the following rules for my classroom:

  1. Eating and drinking are not allowed. No gum, candy, food, sodas, etc. should be consumed at anytime during class unless provided by the teacher.
  2. NO CELL PHONE USE IN CLASS. (includes talking and texting and no charging) Phones will be taken and put in front office.No charging phones in class.
  3. Movement of chairs should be kept to an absolute minimum. Excessive movement is distracting to others. You are to stay in your assigned seat at all times and do NOT touch another student’s keyboard or mouse. When the bell rings to end class, chairs should be pushed under the tables.
  4. Locker visits and bathroom visits should take place during class changes or lunch. Bathroom time must be made up.
  5. Warm-ups may be started before the tardy bell rings. Socializing with students in this class should be done in the hall prior to coming into class.
  6. Unexcused tardies will be issued if you are not in your seat when the bell rings. Students are to remain in their seats until the bell rings to end class. It is your responsibility to keep your work area clean.
  7. This is a skills class that requires continuous concentration to be successful. Students should refrain from any unnecessary talking throughout the class period. Student should raise their hand when in need of assistance from the teacher.
  8. Submit your work as directed. Some of your work will be submitted electronically through the class web page. Other work you will need to store on the share drive at school. Hard copy work submitted for grading. Work submitted electronically should be submitted with your Last Name, First Name and Name of Assignment. You will be given names for each assignment. The same names will be used to identify that assignment in the gradebook
  9. Students will be allowed five (5) days after an absent to make-up any work after that it will become a zero (0).
  10. The teacher will provide you with your username and password for key logins for this class (LHS webpage, live.com, E-:Learning Courses, and Certiport)
  11. Instant messaging programs/games should NOT be downloaded onto school computers.
  12. Do NOT remove or install any software to the LHS network or any LHS computer.
  13. Teacher’s directions should be carefully followed. Only software commands given by the teacher should be used.
  14. Student will be blocked from internet if online when shouldn’t be. Ex: gaming and sports, shopping.
  15. Computers, equipment, storage devices, and furniture are very expensive. Improper use of any of these will NOT be tolerated and will be subject to disciplinary action.
  16. Expect to work all period everyday. Come to class with a positive attitude and an eagerness to learn. Technological skills are very important in today’s society. All of you must take a computer elective to graduate. Avoid complaining and accept constructive criticism maturely and quietly.
  17. Disrespect of any kind to the teacher or other students is unacceptable and will be dealt with accordingly. Politeness and patience will make our classroom a pleasant place to be.

Materials Needed

A great attitude and excitement to learn.

1”, 3-ring binder with pockets: It is suggested that all students purchase a binder and loose-leaf paper. Numerous handouts will be given with holes punched for your convenience. The better organized you are, the better student you will be. It is a good idea to keep your notes for each unit so that you can use them to study for the mid term and final exams. For any graded assignment: If the teacher cannot read the work, it will be marked incorrect.

Pens and pencils

A USB drive if possible.

Microsoft® Office Specialist Certification

Students will take a 100-question multiple choice test at the end of the course for their final exam. Students will also take Microsoft® Office User Certification exams.

PowerTeacher: We use power teacher as our grading system. Parents may e:mail me for student log on info. This will allow you as a parent to see you child’s grade at any time.

Sign:

Parent: ______

Student: ______