Term: 1 semester (two 9-week marking periods), 40 minutes daily
Topics: research; keyboarding review and proficiency; speech recognition, mobile learning, block-based coding, digital media (creating and editing photos); graphic design principles; computer-aided design; working in a paperless environment
Grading: A-F; Students who participate and do the required work almost always excel in Computer Solutions 8. Students who neglect their work do not earn good grades and miss out on experiences.
No fee for this class
Students are introduced to computing devices and software as problem-solving tools. Emphasis is placed on using basic touch keyboarding skills to complete a variety of projects incorporating research, speech recognition, computer-aided design, and photo editing software. Basic Internet safety, coding, and device maintenance are components of this course.
You can find the status of all your assignments by going to the Classwork page in Google Classroom and choosing "View My Work".
These 22 skills and the student competency checklist will be the overarching theme of the three years of Computer Solutions instruction at Chilhowie Middle School.