COURSE SCOPE:

This one-semester course is designed to familiarize sixth grade students with computer terminology, keyboarding, and the use of the computer.  Students will experience hands-on instruction in keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheet, database management and multi-media presentations.  Other aspects of the computer field that will be explored are computer ethics and career opportunities.  This course will meet the computer literacy requirement for high school graduation.

COURSE GOALS:

·        To learn proper keyboarding skills.

·        To model ergonomic practices while using a computer.

·        To know and be able to apply common computer terminology.

·        To identify major components of a computer system.

·        To develop basic skills in word processing.

·        To develop basic skills in spreadsheet applications.

·        To develop basic skills in database applications.

·        To develop basic multi-media presentations and telecommunications

·        To practice and model acceptable security, legal, and ethical issues as outlined in the Clark County School District’s Acceptable Use Policy.

·        To practice and demonstrate safe use of the internet.

·        To investigate computer-related career opportunities.