2 - Course of Study

Basic Computer Concepts:

• Procedures in the Classroom
• Parts of the Computer
• Computer Terminology
• Using the Mouse correctly
• Login and Logout/Launching programs

Technology Productivity

• Using correct posture
• Begin to locate and use letters, numbers and other special keys.
• Using Caps key, Backspace, Delete

Social, Ethical and Human Issues

• Discuss Internet Use & Policy
• Demonstrate appropriate computer etiquette
• Respect other students

Word Processing

• Type first name, ABCs, numbers and simple words.
• Perform basic formatting skills including FONT, STYLE, COLOR, BOLD, ITALIC, UNDERLINE and ALIGNMENT
• Use simple text editing skills
• Insert Clip Art
• Type short pieces
• Type one space between words and be consistent with spacing after sentence.
• Use return and TAB keys
• Use spell check/thesaurus

Presentation Software

• Open and exit presentation software
• Prepare a simple slide presentation

Electronic Graphic Organizer

• Create a simple graphic organizer
• Organize ideas for word processing.
• Change the FILL and TEXT colors, fonts and size of symbols
• Add pictures to graphic organizers

Computer Science

• Coding
• Robotics