Purpose
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the computer, digital, and information technology skills necessary for success in their future academic and occupational goals. In addition to fundamental computer information, the content includes but is not limited to digital technologies associated with web development, multimedia, word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet communications, cybersecurity, and computer programming with a sprinkle of new and retro video games.
Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with the equipment, materials and technology appropriate to the course content and in accordance with current practices.
A few of the things Level 1 will be doing this year.
Identify computer components and their functions. ​
Students will be able to do the following:
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- Describe what defines a computer and ways a computer can be used.
-Identify the internal components of a computer (e.g., case, CPU, RAM, power supply, hard drive, motherboard, expansion cards, cabling).
-Identify and know how to connect various computer input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, phone, camera, scanner, microphone, game controller, stylus, barcode reader finger print scanner, GPS device, touch pad, graphics tablet) and describe their use.
-Identify and know how to connect various computer output devices (e.g., monitor, printer, projector, speakers, headphones) and describe their use.
-Identify and know how to connect various storage devices (e.g., flash drive, external hard drive (SSD, network drive), memory card, discs, cloud).
Demonstrate proficiency in using presentation software, using Mario and Link to make this journey fun.
Students will be able to do the following:
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-Describe presentation software and the ways it can be used.
-Create and/or modify a “slide master” or template to apply a consistent appearance to a presentation.
-Add and format titles, subtitles and talking points in presentation slides.
-Add slide numbers and/or date and time codes to presentation slides.
-Insert and format images/graphics in presentation slides.
-Insert new or duplicate slides in a presentation.
-Modify slide transitions in a presentation to include animation.
-Insert and/or modify sound settings and timing in a presentation.
-Modify the sequence of slides in a presentation.
-Produce a presentation that includes text, graphics and images, and present it.
-Modify a presentation’s setup to repeat (i.e., loop) the presentation continuously.
Demonstrate proficiency in using word processing software, using Mario and Link as well.
Students will be able to do the following:
-Describe the general functions of word-processing software, including benefits for document creation, commonly used word-processing applications.
-Define the term “cloud computing,” and explain benefits of creating and storing word-processing documents online.
-List and describe common word processor interface tools and features.
-Identify common keyboard shortcuts used in word processors, and explain the benefits of using shortcuts.
-ormat the page setup of a document, including margins, line spacing, indents, headers vs. footers, orientation.
-Explain printing options in a word processor, including shrink-to-fit, 2-sided printing, and document orientation.
-Copy, paste and move text within a document using mouse, menu and keyboard techniques.
-Copy, paste and move text among multiple documents using mouse, menu and keyboard techniques. and so much more.