Google Apps Syllabus
Golden Strip Career Center
Course Syllabus
Susan C. Werner, Instructor
COURSE: Google Applications
COURSE CODE: 500706CD
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Google Applications is designed to introduce students to many of the applications that Google offers. The course builds on skills beyond the traditional introduction of computer concepts and incorporates emerging technologies using Google Applications. It will prepare students for learning and working in the 21st century through communication and collaboration tools. Real world student-centered activities will strengthen students’ technology skills in the continually changing online Google community.
CREDITS: 1 unit/semester
PREREQUISITES: Keyboarding or documented proficiency
COURSE COMPETENCIES:
A. SAFETY AND ETHICS
1. Identify major causes of work-related accidents in offices.
2. Describe the threats to a computer network, methods of avoiding attacks, and options in dealing with virus attacks.
3. Identify potential abuse and unethical uses of computers and networks.
4. Explain the consequences of illegal, social, and unethical uses of information technologies (e.g., piracy; illegal downloading; licensing infringement; inappropriate uses of software, hardware, and mobile devices).
5. Differentiate between freeware, shareware, and public domain software copyrights.
6. Discuss computer crimes, terms of use, and legal issues such as copyright laws, fair use laws, and ethics pertaining to scanned and downloaded clip art images, photographs, documents, video, recorded sounds and music, trademarks, and other elements for use in Web publications.
7. Identify netiquette including the use of e-mail, social networking, blogs, texting, and chatting.
8. Describe ethical and legal practices in business professions such as safeguarding the confidentiality of business-related information.
9. Discuss the importance of cyber safety and the impact of cyber bullying.
B. EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
1. Identify positive work practices (e.g., appropriate dress code for the workplace, personal grooming, punctuality, time management, organization).
2. Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills (e.g., communication, respect, teamwork).
C. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
1. Explain how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education courses.
2. Explain the goals and objectives of related student organizations.
3. List opportunities available to students through participation in related student organization conferences/competitions, community service, philanthropy, and other activities.
4. Explain how participation in career and technology education student organizations can promote lifelong responsibility for community service and professional development.
D. GMAIL
1. Sign up for a Google account.
2. Change Google account settings.
3. Read and send e-mail messages.
4. Manage Gmail contacts.
5. Manage messages.
E. GOOGLE CALENDAR
1. Create online calendar.
2. Create an event.
3. Create repeating events.
4. Set up event reminders.
5. Invite others to events.
6. Share calendar with others.
7. Change calendar views.
F. GOOGLE CHROME (WEB BROWSER)
1. Navigate the Web with Google Chrome.
2. Add and manage bookmarks and history.
3. Use Google Chrome with Google Apps.
G. GOOGLE SEARCH
1. Conduct a basic Google search.
2. Analyze search results page.
3. Filter search results using Google search tools.
4. Refine search using Boolean operators.
5. Restrict search to specific file types.
6. Evaluate search results by domain.
7. Conduct an advanced search.
8. Use Google’s QuickFind features.
9. Use Google’s Finance feature.
10. Explore Google’s non-search features (e.g., translate, books).
H. GOOGLE DOCS
1. Create a word processing document (e.g., business letter, resume, and MLA/APA report).
a. Apply formatting features (fonts, paragraph styles, alignment, bullets/numbering, and line spacing).
b. Insert and move text and objects, e.g., images, links, footnotes, page numbers.
c. Print a document.
2. Create a spreadsheet.
a. Enter text, dates, and numbers into rows and columns.
b. Merge cells vertically and horizontally.
c. Enter and edit formulas in a cell and/or use the formula bar.
d. Format cells.
e. Sort and manage data.
f. Use basic functions (AVERAGE, SUM, COUNT, MIN, and MAX).
g. Print a spreadsheet.
3. Create a presentation.
a. Insert and delete slides.
b. Insert text, images, drawings, videos, tables, and shapes.
c. Format presentation settings.
d. Download a presentation.
4. Collaborate on documents.
5. Share or e-mail documents as attachments.
6. Access and manage files from any Internet-enabled device.
7. Create a drawing.
8. Create a form.
I. GOOGLE SITES
1. Create and manage a Google site.
2. Insert images, links, gadgets, and Google-specific items.
3. Embed items on Google site, e.g., maps, forms.
4. Collaborate with others to manage sites.
J. GOOGLE READER
1. Access Google Reader.
2. Subcribe to key topics.
3. Manage subscriptions by using folders.
K. GOOGLE BOOKMARKS
1. Add a bookmark using location, name, and labels.
L. GOOGLE EARTH
1. Create a virtual field trip and/or sightseeing tour.
2. Create and edit placemarks.
3. Add text, links, and images to placemarks.
4. Utilize layers to access multiple features and views.
5. Access and navigate Google Sky, Google Moon, and Google Mars.
M. GOOGLE MAPS
1. Map a location.
2. Create driving directions.
3. Calculate mileage.
4. Create a custom map.
5. Search for a local business or landmark.
N. GOOGLE SKETCHUP
1. Visualize geometry/mathematical concepts.
2. Create model buildings.
3. Demonstrate architectural concepts.
4. Design full scale 3D buildings and environments.
5. Collaborate on building designs.
O. GOOGLE PICASA
1. Organize photos.
2. Edit photos using basic fixes and special effects.
3. Share photos.
4. Create a photo album.
5. Create a slideshow.
P. GOOGLE GROUPS (IF ACCESSIBLE)
1. Extend class discussion online.
2. Share ideas with other members of the team.
3. Organize Web resources.
4. Create private groups for individual interests.
Q. GOOGLE BLOGGER (IF ACCESSIBLE)
1. Create a reflective learning journal.
2. Post messages, photos, and videos.
3. Share schoolwork.
R. GOOGLE TALK (IF ACCESSIBLE)
1. Set up a chat session.
2. Connect with classmates.
3. Set status (available, unavailable, busy, etc.).
S. IGOOGLE (IF ACCESSIBLE)
1. Create a personalized homepage.
2. Create customized tabs.
COURSE EVALUATION:
Nine Weeks Grade: 60% Major + 40% Minor
Grading Scale:
A = 100 – 90
B = 89 – 80
C = 79 – 70
D = 69 – 60
F = 59 - Below