Computer Applications is a 10-week exploratory course offered to 7th-grade students at Wappingers Junior High School to help them strengthen their digital literacy skills. The course is aligned with the New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards and introduces students to key topics such as Impacts of Computing, Computational Thinking, Networks and System Design, Cybersecurity, and Digital Literacy.

Computer Applications is just the beginning of your student’s digital learning journey! The foundational skills they develop in this course will support their success in future high school classes, including Computer Game Design and Mobile Application Development.

I’m excited to be teaching five courses this coming semester. If you have any questions about course topics or content, feel free to contact me.

— Jasmine Schinella, Computer Applications Teacher, Wappingers Junior High School