Computer Lab I Course Description

Computer Lab I


Description
This course will provide students with the basics of the computer, providing them with skills and techniques to complete course work in other classes. Students will learn typing skills, computer terminology, parts and processing, software programs, and how to safely and responsibly utilize the Internet.
This is a class is designed for students who have a limited computer skills offering students with the tools for future educational need.


Students taking this course will explore

•  Creation of documents and slideshows
  
•  Basic techniques for internet research
  
•  Photo editing
  
•  Typing and keyboard shortcuts
  
•  Various homework assignments like essay, reports, and presentations
  
•  Integrating images into documents
  
•  Organizing information with graphs and charts
  
•  Various other projects
  
  
  Objectives 

  

•  Prepare students to use the computer to fulfill their educational goals
  
•  Prepare students to research and use the internet effectively
  
•  Prepare students to create various documents, spreadsheets and presentations
  
•  Prepare students to become comfortable typists
  

  Class work (1 hour per week)

  Students will be required to bring a laptop to class in order to complete in-class projects and assignments.
  Students will be introduced to various programs, techniques and methods through
  

•  Instructor presentations
  
•  Student presentations

  
•  Video and audio
  
•  Games, quizzes and drills
  
•  Review
 

  
•  Weekly hands-on computer activities
  

Homework (allow 2-3 hours per week)

•   Research and prepare class presentations and assignments
  
•   Complete at-home projects for class and review purposes
  
•   Practice typing daily
  
  
  Grading Policy
  Grades will be calculated and reported to parents to be used as a tool for measuring progress, motivating, and determining mastery and understanding. Class presentations will be used to stimulate learning. These student presentations will be graded.
  

•   Quizzes
  
•   Class Participation (includes student presentations, discussions and behavior)
  
•   At home assignments
  
  
  Required materials
  Microsoft Office
  Typing Instructor Platinum
  Laptop to bring to class USB Key (Flash Drive)
  
  
  Course Requirements
  
•   Email account (parent or student; checked regularly) 
•   Internet access (for research and checking assignments on the class blog) 
•   Microsoft Office (for turning in assignments, outlines, and reports)