Standards

Keyboarding

Can touch type with all correct fingerings 20+ wpm with 96% accuracy 

Word Processing

• Understands and uses the following keys correctly: backspace, shift, period, comma, question mark, enter/return, space bar, can properly use alignment and highlighting tools, understands red/green squiggly line

• can insert clip art, can perform spell check, grammar check, change/set margins, and insert images

• Can type multi-paragraph essay with proper format/grammar

• Can type a minimum of two pages in a single setting

Presentation Software

• Can create individual presentations, including the following skills: add slides, font,textboxes, backgrounds, insert clip art, plus can apply transitions

• Can apply animations, insert images from internet, 

• Can add timing, hyperlink, and sound effects

Spread Sheet

• Can input data and understands basic vocabulary (cells, columns, rows)

• Can input data and create basic graph

• Can input data, create different graphs

• Can format cells and graphs

• Can use basic formulas (sum, average, math functions)

Basic Computer Skills

• Can retrieve and open a file

• Can name computer parts and knows basic computer terms

• Can name, locate and retrieve files

• Can perform these skills: 

  • Right-clicking, Saving (incl. naming, selecting a location and retrieving a file),

  • Creating a folder, Renaming a file/folder, 

  • Moving a file/dragging (organization skills)

  • Copy, cut, paste

Digital Literacy and Citizenship

• How do we balance digital media use in our lives? 

• How can you protect yourself from phishing? 

• What are the benefits and drawbacks of presenting yourself differently online?

• How do you chat safely with people you meet online? 

• How can you de-escalate digital drama so it doesn't go too far? 

• How do we find credible information on the internet? 

About The Class

Most children, and many teenagers, view the computer as a toy. The intent of my instruction in the computer lab is to help my students learn how to use the computer as tool. By the time your students leave Maloney they will be able to touch type more than 20 wpm, they will have strong foundation in word processing, creating slideshows, or working with spreadsheets. They will also have a basic knowledge of web design, graphic design, and coding logic.

Your students will work on the following assignments during their first grade year:

Word Processing: Students will write a resume and a letter to their teacher. 

Slide Shows: Students will make describing a career that are interested in.

Sheets: Students will track their progress on typing tests and create personal budget. 

Three Dimensional Design: Students will use Sketchup to a temple.

Keyboarding: Fourth graders will continue focusing on increasing their typing speed while maintaining a high standard of accuracy. They will be expected to touch type 20+ WPM with all correct fingerings with 96% accuracy.

Internet Skills: Students will continue working with websites to find information. Students will also design a website about an author. 

Code.org: Students will continue working on block coding during the second half of the year. 

Digital Citizenship: We will complete several assignments designed by Common Sense Media.