*6th Grade- Computer Basics

6th Grade Computer Technology

This one-trimester class meets daily and starts off by introducing students to the basics of computing.  Keyboarding is introduced with the use of online typing exercises.  The goal is for students to become familiar with proper hand placement and seating posture.  Students are taught how to use their school Gmail and Google Drive accounts.  They are also introduced to the varied formatting capabilities of Microsoft Word.  The purpose for this in-depth formatting unit is that many teachers and businesses require documents be created using this program and though students are very savvy when it comes to the technology they use socially, more often than not, they are not so when it comes to producing quality documents.  Keyboard shortcuts are taught and practiced.  Most cross many platforms, meaning once learned, they can be used in non-Microsoft applications and programs.  There are a number of additional programs and applications which are explored, but not in depth.  Students will spend time learning the basics behind coding.  They have access to programs that are self-paced and very fun. As with all student online participation, safety is explored and reinforced at all times.

Digital Workbook

One Minute Typing Test

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Basic Computing Skills

Keyboarding/Typing

Formatting

Keyboard Short Cuts

Icon Recognition

Google Apps

Photo Editing

Coding

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G6-8: 1:1 Use features of a computer operating system (e.g., determine available space on local storage 

devices and remote storage resources, access the size and format of files, identify the version 

of an application).

G6-8: 1.2 Identify successful troubleshooting strategies for minor hardware and software issues/problems 

(e.g., “frozen screen”).

G6-8: 1.3 Independently operate peripheral equipment (e.g., scanner, digital camera, camcorder), if 

available. 

G6-8: 1.4 Identify and use a variety of storage media (e.g., CDs, DVDs, flash drives, school servers, and 

online storage spaces), and provide a rationale for using a certain medium for a specific 

purpose.

G6-8: 1.5 Demonstrate keyboarding skills between 25-30 wpm with fewer than 5 errors. (For students 

with disabilities, demonstrate alternate input techniques as appropriate.)10

Word Processing/Desktop Publishing 

G6-8: 1.6 Demonstrate use of intermediate features in word processing applications (e.g., tabs, indents, 

headers and footers, end notes, bullet and numbering, tables).

G6-8: 1.7 Create, save, open, and import a word processing document in different file formats (e.g., RTF, 

HTML).