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COMPUTER SKILLS 1

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Objectives:

1. To learn how to use a tool that God has put into our world and daily lives. Learn how to both use it and appreciate what a tremendous gift that God has given us.

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Objectives:

2. To know various computer terminology and know how information is processed using a computer system.

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Objectives:

3. To be comfortable and confident in the operation and use of computers.

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Objectives:

4. To demonstrate ability to type using the touch typing techniques based on teacher observation throughout the course.

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Objectives:

5. To demonstrate knowledge of the basic skills needed in keyboarding by passing quizzes of the basic rules and procedures.

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Objectives:

6. To develop the techniques of proofreading.

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Objectives:

7. To type some common personal and business applications

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Objectives:

8. To demonstrate the ability to use the Internet search and find appropriate information.

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Objectives:

9. To demonstrate the ability to use PowerPoint to create a presentation.

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Objectives:

10. To demonstrate the ability to use Excel to create a spreadsheet.

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Materials You Will Need:

Notebook to keep an organized set of notes and organized set of handouts.

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Evaluation:

Timings (15%) Written quizzes (35%) Work & Technique

(50%)

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Evaluation: Semester Grade

First Quarter 40% Second Quarter

40% Final Exam 20%

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The percentage grading scale used for quizzes will

be: 96 to 100 A 91 to 95 A- 87 to 90 B+ 84 to 86 B 81 to 83 B- 77 to 80 C+ 74 to 76 C 71 to 73 C- 67 to 70 D+ 64 to 66 D 60 to 63 D-

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You must have a minimum number of

production assignments completed second

quarter or your quarter grade is automatically

an F .

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If you fall behind you may have to get additional time in the computer lab. Here are your four options:1) use a study hall—get a note from the instructor before the period you want to come2) use a club period—these are not very long; get a note from the instructor before 7th period3) come before school—usually 7:00 in the lab or in the library4) come after school—library is open until 4:00; check with an instructor to see if a lab will be open

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“Do your best ...(preparation through study)

…and leave the rest!”(don’t worry you’re prepared)