Some Key Resources for Instruction

Performance Indicators

1. Students will be able to explain major computing concepts and be able to identify the major components of computing systems. 

2. They should be able to conduct basic PC trouble shooting and explain networking fundamentals. 

3. They will investigate how the internet and the World Wide Web each function and have the ability to utilize the Web to locate information strategically and evaluate that information for usability and reliability. 

4. They will identify Internet threats and safety risks and be able to to perform basic file management in operating systems such as MS Windows. 

5. Students should be able to create and modify documents in MS Word or Google Docs, create and modify spreadsheets in MS Excel or Google Sheets, and create and modify a PowerPoint or google Slides presentation with tables, charts, graphics, images, and multiple slide formats.  

6. Finally students should be able to utilize MS Outlook or Gmail to write professional emails, send, receive, organize, and save Emails. 

Unit 1 History of Computing 

• Role of Computing in the Shaping of Business and Industry 
• Types of Computing Devices Elements of a Personal Computer Understanding 
• Types of Memory Identifying Input/Output 
• Devices Working with Storage Systems 
• Identifying Printers Troubleshooting 
• Techniques Maintaining and Upgrading Computers Buying and Using a Computer 

Unit 2 Understanding Networking Fundamentals 

• Recognizing Intranets and Extranets
• Types of Networks (Local Area Network, Wide Area Network, Enterprise Private Network, Personal Area Network, Virtual Private Network, Storage Area Network, Controller Area Network, Wireless Networks) How Networks Work (bridges, hubs, switches, and routers) 
• How the Internet Functions 
• What is an IP Address 
• Types of Business Communications Over the Interent 
• Internet and World Wide Web, 
• Businessto-Business (B2B), Business-to-Consumer (B2C), and Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C) 
• Difference Between the Internet and the World Wide Web 
• How the World Wide Web works 

Unit 3 Using Search Engines for Information on the World Wide Web 

• Locating and Using Reliable Online Sources 
• Conducting Queries in Library or Other Research Databases
• Types of Information Sources 
• Qualifying Sources 
• Using Information 

Unit 4 The Risks of Computing To People and Businesses

• Cybercrime (spam, fraud, phishing, hacking, copyright infringement, cyberbullying malware, viruses, spyware, trojan horses, offensive content, identity theft, cyberstalking, bank fraud, theft of classified information other, and cyberterrorism) 

Unit 5 Features of Word Processing

• Creating Documents in a Word Processing Software
• Editing Text Formatting Text and Paragraphs 
• Page Formatting 
• Working with Themes and Fonts 
• Working with Pictures and Graphics 
• Working with Tables 
• Proofing Your Document 
• Printing Documents 
• Preparing Documents for Publication 
• Sharing Documents for Review 
• Suggested Business Exercises 
  • Professional Cover Letter 
  • Simple Price Sheet 
  • Simple Invoice 
  • Flyer 
  • Invitation 
  • Resume 

Unit 6 What is a Spreadsheet 

• Tabs and Features of MS Excel 
• Setting Up a Spreadsheet
• Hiding/Unhiding Rows and Columns 
• Adding a new sheet 
• Entering Text Customizing Text in Cells (orientation, merging and centering, wrapping) 
• Working with Simple Formulas Applying Conditional Formatting Formatting a Worksheet 
• Working with Charts Previewing and Printing Worksheets Suggested Business Exercises 
• Suggested Business Exercises 
  • Budgets 
  • Using a Spreadsheet to Track Sales 
  • Developing a Financial Spreadsheet to track your personal spending.
  • Annual Sales Report with Formulas, Conditional Formatting, and Charts

Unit 7 Introduction to Presentation Software 

• Working with Presentations 
• Setting Up the Presentation 
• Adding Slides and Slide Types 
• Formatting Slides Using Themes 
• Working with Pictures and Clip Art Working with Smart Art Graphics
• Working with Tables and Charts Using 
• Linked Objects Saving the Presentation 
•  Templates 
• Creating Webpages
• Creating Notes and Handouts 
• Working with Objects and Graphics
• Adding Animations and Transition Effects
• Suggested Business Exercises 
  • Professional Sales/Business Proposal 

Unit 7

Introduction to PowerPoint and Working with Presentations

Setting Up the Presentation

Adding Slides and Slide Types

Formatting Slides Using Themes

Working with Pictures and Clip Art

Working with Smart Art Graphics

Using Sound

Working with Tables and Charts

Using Linked Objects

Saving the Presentation

Suggested Business Exercises

• Professional Sales/Business Proposal or Other Presentation

Unit 7A

Working with the Slide Master

Preparing Templates

Customizing Themes

Working with Objects and Graphics

Creating Webpages in PowerPoint

Printing the Presentation, Creating Notes and Handouts

Preparing Slideshows, Adding Animations and Transition Effects

Recording Narration

Running the Slide Show

Running the Slide Show

Converting to MS Word

Using the PowerPoint Options Button to Customize Powerpoint

Reviewing and Protecting Presentations

Preparing Presentations (inspect, mark as final, run compatibility, restrict permission, etc)

Publishing Presentations

Suggested Business Exercises

Unit 8 Using Microsoft Outlook or another email service

• Receiving Emails 
• Marking Emails 
• Filtering, Viewing, Deleting, Prioritizing, and Moving Emails 
• Creating Folders 
• Creating New Contacts and Organizing Contacts 
• Designating Signatures 
• Using Outlook Options (rules, automatic replies, themes, etcetera) 
• Finding Someone 
• Creating a Meeting Request 
• Responding to a Meeting Request 
• Sending Invitations, Notices, and Reminders 
• Managing Tasks 
• Viewing Calendar Items 
• Adding Items to the Calendar 
• Using the Out of Office Assistant 
• Customizing Outlook 
• Suggested Business Exercises 
  • Professional Email 
  • Set Up a Meeting in Outlook and Send Invitation Notices and Reminders 

Unit 9 New and Emerging Technologies Keeping Up With Technology