Course Description
This is an overview of computer applications with an emphasis on word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, and Internet based applications. The course explores Office 365 such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher and Google Classroom. Students will utilize the various applications for desktop publishing & browser apps to develop various types of business communications.
Course Objectives
-Manipulate Word documents using the editing and formatting features
-Create and edit PowerPoint presentations using editing and formatting features along with presentation techniques
-Use Excel to gather, edit, calculate, and display data
-Publisher is the emphasis on page layout and design
-Discuss the role technology has played in shaping today’s culture and environment
History of the Computer Projects
Computer History Timeline of the Decades
Computer History Timeline of the Decades Rubric
History of the Computer WebQuest
The History of the Computers PowerPoints
Lesson 1 PowerPoint
Lesson 2 PowerPoint
Lesson 3 PowerPoint
Lesson 4 PowerPoint
Lesson 5 PowerPoint
Lesson 6 PowerPoint
Lesson 7 PowerPoint
Lesson 8 PowerPoint
Lesson 9 PowerPoint
Lesson 10 PowerPoint
Lesson 11 PowerPoint
Lesson 12 PowerPoint
Lesson 13 PowerPoint
Lesson 14 PowerPoint
Lesson 15 PowerPoint
Lesson 16 PowerPoint
Lesson 17 PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Word Test Review - Vocabulary to Know
Word Section 1: Creating & Editing a Document
Word Section 2: Formatting Characters & Paragraphs
Word Section 3: Formatting & Enhancing a Document
Word Section 4: Formatting w/Special Features
Microsoft Excel
Excel Test Review - Vocabulary to Know
Excel Section 1: Analyzing Data Using Excel
Excel Section 2: Editing and Formatting Worksheets
Excel Section 3: Using Functions, & Adding Visual Elements
Section 3 Homework (Assessment 2-3)
Section 3 Homework (Assessment 4)
Microsoft PowerPoint
PowerPoint Test Review - Vocabulary to Know
PowerPoint Section 1: Preparing a Presentation
PowerPoint Section 2: Editing and Enhancing Slides
PowerPoint Section 3: Customizing a Presentation
Publisher
The Beginners Guide to Microsoft Publisher Video
Publisher Activity 1
Publisher Activity 2
Publisher Activity 3
Marketing Stick-men Action Figures
Publisher Activity 4
Advertisement Production Project
Publisher Activity 5
Publisher Activity 6
--Publisher Final Project Rubric
Advertising Project/Techniques
Digital Natives
Digital Nation Thoughts Over the Video
Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants Article