CA1+Course+Overview

= =

= = = = = = ==Computer Applications 1 ==

//7th Grade Course Overview//

Computer Applications 1 is a required course for all seventh grade students. The course is taught on an A/B day schedule for one marking period. toc

__You will learn about:__

 * Word Processing
 * Desktop Publishing
 * Computer Literacy and Internet Tools
 * Internet Safety
 * Basic Presentation Skills
 * Keyboarding

__Students will be able to...__

 * Demonstrate word processing proficiency
 * Utilize Microsoft Word to produce a variety of documents
 * Use desktop publishing to create documents combining text, graphics, and draw tools
 * Prepare and utilize electronic presentations using PowerPoint and the Internet
 * Present electronic presentations to a designated audience

__You will use…__
MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, Internet Explorer, Type To Learn

You will be graded on a variety of assignments, warm-up exercises, and class participation. For success, it is essential that students attend class and participate in classroom activities. Students are expected to work the entire period and make a sincere effort to attain the highest possible degree of skill. Missing assignments can be made up during resource.

__Expectations:__
1. No food or drink is allowed in the computer lab! 2. //RESPECT// yourself, your equipment, your classmate, & your teacher. 3. Students are expected to complete ALL class projects (in class, during resource, or after school). 4. Students should stay on task and work diligently. 5. Students must abide by the “Central Bucks Technology Use Agreement for Students”. 6. Students should check the daily lesson at the start of each class. This will be posted in the room and may also be accessed through Miss Kelly's network folder. If a student is absent they are expected to check the lesson plan folder for make up work.

= = =Contact Information:=

Miss Kelly
ckelly@cbsd.org Phone: 267-893-7984

Ms. Casciole
scasciole@cbsd.org Phone: 267-893-3293