technology curriculum
Introduction to Computers & IT
With Introduction to Computers & IT, students learn how to successfully manage computers, applications and information technology for all areas of life. Content is based on ISTE's National Educational Technology Standards (NETS).
- Click on "Curriculum Introduction" to view a presentation that provides an overview of the technology units and curriculum.
- Click on "Multimedia Presentation" to view a sample computer module to explore what the screen looks like, how it works, and what the studetns work with.
Content Areas: IT introduction Unit Word Processing Computer Research Basic Computer Functions Multimedia Presentations Computer Graphics Telecommunications and Ethics IT Careers IT In Our Lives Spreadsheets Information Management and Evaluation Troubleshooting and Maintenance Desktop Publishing Databases IT History Web Publishing
Student Outcomes - Explore the student outcomes for each module and a description of the lessons. In the table of contents, review the page number of the computer unit (module) that you would like to review.
- Click on "Curriculum Introduction" to view a presentation that provides an overview of the technology units and curriculum.
- Click on "Multimedia Presentation" to view a sample computer module to explore what the screen looks like, how it works, and what the studetns work with.
Content Areas: IT introduction Unit Word Processing Computer Research Basic Computer Functions Multimedia Presentations Computer Graphics Telecommunications and Ethics IT Careers IT In Our Lives Spreadsheets Information Management and Evaluation Troubleshooting and Maintenance Desktop Publishing Databases IT History Web Publishing
Student Outcomes - Explore the student outcomes for each module and a description of the lessons. In the table of contents, review the page number of the computer unit (module) that you would like to review.
Computer Applications
Computer Applications teaches students the skills and competencies needed to successfully manage information and technology in all areas of life. This system is based on standards developed by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), as well as Microsoft® Office Specialist (MOS) Standards, and the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) standards.
The AES Building Block concept is the key to the plan's effectiveness - understanding builds throughout the course as students complete Foundation Units, Skills Units, Project Units, and Integration Projects.
Content Areas: Foundation Topics Skills Units Intro to Computer Applications Database Skills Microsoft Office Basics Desktop Publishing Skills Using Computers Presentation Skills Ethics Spreadsheet Skills Web Research Web Publishing Skills* Computer Basics I and II Word Processing Skills IT History Merge Skills IT In Our Lives Integration Skills IT Careers Applications, Resumes, Interviews Trouble and Maintenance I & II \
Project Units Integration Projects Database Project Spreadsheet, Word Processing, Presentation Desktop Publishing Project Spreadsheet, Word Processing, Database Presentation Project Open-ended Integration Project Spreadsheet Project Web Publishing Project* Word Processing Project
The AES Building Block concept is the key to the plan's effectiveness - understanding builds throughout the course as students complete Foundation Units, Skills Units, Project Units, and Integration Projects.
Content Areas: Foundation Topics Skills Units Intro to Computer Applications Database Skills Microsoft Office Basics Desktop Publishing Skills Using Computers Presentation Skills Ethics Spreadsheet Skills Web Research Web Publishing Skills* Computer Basics I and II Word Processing Skills IT History Merge Skills IT In Our Lives Integration Skills IT Careers Applications, Resumes, Interviews Trouble and Maintenance I & II \
Project Units Integration Projects Database Project Spreadsheet, Word Processing, Presentation Desktop Publishing Project Spreadsheet, Word Processing, Database Presentation Project Open-ended Integration Project Spreadsheet Project Web Publishing Project* Word Processing Project