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Salmen High School Course Syllabus
COURSE NAME IBCA - A
COURSE DESCRIPTION Prerequisite: None
This course is the first of two courses designed to provide students with basic computer application skills. Students will be introduced, for a minimum of six weeks of the school year, to the touch method operating a computer keyboard to produce simple business documents. Emphasis is placed on basic computer concepts and word processing. Skills needed to obtain Microsoft™ Office Word Core Certification will be emphasized so that students may obtain basic word processing certification.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
MATERIALS REQUIRED Binder or notebook with paper, pen, report folders, presentation supplies
TEXT Century 21 Computer Applications & Keyboarding by Hoggatt, Shank, & Robinson Microsoft Word 2000 by Nita Rutkosky (Benchmark Series)
CLASSROOM POLICIES
EXPECTATIONS:
COMPUTER LAB RULES: *The St. Tammany Parish School Board requires all students to have a Student Technology Agreement on file for a student to have access to the Internet. No student will be allowed to access the Internet without it. *It is every student’s responsibility to respect the computers and property of Salmen High School. Students are responsible for reporting damage immediately. Any vandalism or mistreatment of school property will be referred to the Principal’s office. *Students must complete their own work. Borrowing another student’s work is considered cheating and will be treated accordingly. *Students are not allowed to change computers settings, screen savers, screen tips or download for the Internet without permission. *Additional guidelines and procedures are listed in the Guidelines and Procedures Student Handbook.
ASSESSMENT POLICY SCALE: A 100-92 B 91-83 C 82-74 D 73-65 F 64-0
DISTRIBUTION Assessments/Projects 35% Classwork/Participation 30% Quizzes 15% Exam 20%
MAKE-UP WORK *It is the student’s responsibility to make-up work within 2 days of excused absence, unless prior arrangements are made with teacher.
COURSE OUTLINE – FIRST NINE WEEKS WEEK 1 Computer Concepts Parts of the Computer Lessons 1 Alphabetic Keys New Key Learning Discuss Class Guidelines/Procedures, Keyboarding Position, and ProperTechniques Lesson 1: Learn control of home-row keys, Space Bar, and Enter key
WEEK 2 Lessons 2-6 Alphabetic Keys New Key Learning Lesson 2: Learn control of H and E keys Lesson 3: Learn control of I and R keys Lesson 4: Learn control of O and T keys Lesson 5: Learn control of N and G keys Lesson 6: Learn control of Left Shift and Period keys Enrichment (Optional) Microtype Multimedia
WEEK 3 Lessons 7-11 Alphabetic Keys Spacing Rules Calculating GWAM New Key Learning Lesson 7: Learn control of U and C keys Lesson 8: Learn control of W and Right Shift keys Lesson 9: Learn control of B and Y keys Lesson 10: Learn control of M and X keys Lesson 11: Learn control of P and V keys Enrichment (Optional) Microtype Multimedia
WEEK 4 Lessons 12-15 Alphabetic Keys Repetitive Stress Injuries Proofreader Marks and Spacing Rules; Capitalization Rules, Measure Timed-Writing Progress *Key Q, Comma, Z, Colon, Caps Lock, Tab, Apostrophe, Hyphen, Quotation Mark keys by touch
WEEK 5 Skill Building Lesson 9: Develop proper response patterns to gain speed Lesson 10: Build straight-copy speed and control Lesson 11: Improve keying techniques on script and rough-draft copy Lesson 12: Improve keying technique Lesson 13: Improve skill on script and rough-draft copy
WEEK 6 Formatting Memos and E-Mail Lesson 22: Learn to format interoffice memos Lesson 23: Learn to format e-mail messages Lesson 24: Check level of e-mail and memo processing skill Lesson 35: Assessment of e-mail & memo formatting skills
WEEK 7 Formatting Unbound Reports Lesson 25: Learn format features of unbound reports Lesson 26: Format contextual citations in a report Lesson 27: Process a references pages and a two-page unbound report in proper format Lesson 36: Assessment of report formatting skills
WEEK 8 Formatting Personal-Business Letters Lesson 28: Learn to format personal-business letters in block format Lesson 29: Learn to format/key envelopes Lesson 30: Format personal-business letters in block format Lesson 35: Assessment of letter formatting skills
WEEK 9 Formatting Tables Lesson 31: Learn placement/arrangement of basic table parts Lesson 32: Format two-column tables with main, secondary, and column headings Lesson 33: Format three-column tables with main, secondary, and column headings Lesson 37: Assessment of table formatting skills
COURSE OUTLINE – SECOND NINE WEEKS WEEK 1 Windows Tutorial MS Word Chapter 1 Creating, Printing, and Editing Word Documents Use the Undo, Redo, and Repeat Command; Print a document; Navigate through a document; Use save; Locate and open an existing document; Use Save As
WEEK 2 Managing Files Business Documents Word Templates MS Word Chapter 2 Formatting and Using Help Apply font formats; Copy formats using the Format Painter; Select and change font and font size; Insert symbols; Align text in paragraphs; Add bullets and numbering; Set character, line, and paragraph spacing options; Apply borders and shading; Use indentation options; Use the Office Assistant
WEEK 3 MS Word Chapter 3 Enhancing the Visual Display and Clarity of Documents Use the SPELLING, THESAURUS, AND GRAMMAR features; Insert page breaks; Highlight text in document; Insert date and time; Create and apply frequently used text with AutoCorrect; Use Tabs command; Set tabs with leaders; Use print preview; Set margins; Align text vertically; Create and use newspaper columns; Revise column structure; Create sections with formatting that differs from other sections; Use click and type
WEEK 4 MS Word Chapter 4 Working with Multiple Documents Insert and move text; Cut, copy, paste, and paste special using the office clipboard; Print a document; Set page orientation; Prepare and print envelopes and labels; Locate and open an existing document; Create a folder; Learn to send a Word document via e-mail
WEEK 5 MS Word Chapter 5 Formatting Documents Find and replace text; Insert page numbers; Use Go To to locate specific elements in a document; Create and modify page numbers; Apply styles; Create sections with formatting that differs from other sections; Create a new document using a Wizard; Use templates to create a new document
WEEK 6 MS Word Chapter 6 Creating & Formatting Tables Create and format tables; Add borders and shading to tables; Revise tables; Modify table structure; Rotate text in a table
WEEK 7 MS Word Chapter 7 Inserting Graphic Elements Use the drawing toolbar; Insert graphics into a document (WordArt, ClipArt, Images)
Chapter 8-Integrated Topic: Exploring the Internet (optional)
WEEK 8 MOUS Practice Exam Word Core Level Review Complete a Theory Test: Word Core Level; Complete Word Core Level Performance Assessments; Complete MOUS Practice Exam
WEEK 9 Final Exam Review concepts for Final Exam
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