Computer Studies
COURSE TITLE: Computer Studies - Elementary
COURSE LENGTH: One Semester Per Year
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Elementary students taking computer education are provided with their initial exposure to computer technology. Beginning courses take them step by step through the various parts and functions of a computer and include a variety of hands-on activities. Elementary classes provide student interaction with the computer through a combination of discussions, writing and activities using Word Processing and Desktop Publishing. Keyboard and mouse skills are taught to allow full use of the computers currently being used at Greenburgh Eleven. Students learn how to store and retrieve work.
Students become familiar with the use of various computer components and learn keyboarding skills with proper finger placement using drill and practice techniques. Students also learn the proper and safe handling of the computer including hardware, software and peripherals. Students utilize word processing skills to write short reports that include computer graphics. Students learn to do research using electronic encyclopedias and the Internet in order to reinforce and supplement classroom instruction when in the computer room.
Speed and accuracy drills are part of every class and are assessed regularly to modify instruction as needed.
Students will understand important issues of a technology-based society and will exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computers and other technologies.
TOPICS:
Introduction to computer
Introduction to keyboarding
Using menus
PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES:
Grades K-2
Students will:
· Identify the computer as a machine that helps people work
· Identify the physical components of a computer system
· Demonstrate respect for the work of others
· Demonstrate correct care and use of computers
· Locate and use letters, numbers and special keys on a keyboard
· Place the cursor at a specified location
· Identify uses of technology at home and at school
· Identify and discuss fundamental computer terms
· Identify basic word processing terms
· Write key words and/or sentences using word processing
· Demonstrate correct finger placement for home row keys
· Identify and use electronic drawing tools
Grades 3 – 6
Students will:
· Identify the function of common computing devices (e.g., input, output, processing)
· Recognize, discuss and use responsible and safe behavior in the use of technology resources
· Identify and use formatting terms/concepts (e.g., font size/style, bold, italics)
· Identify, discuss and use terms/concepts (e.g., icon, menu, command, select, window)
· Demonstrate correct finger placement for home row keys
· Use menu/tool bar functions (e.g., font size/style, color) to format and change the appearance of word processing documents
· Use word processing as a tool to write, edit and publish sentences, paragraphs and stories
· Incorporate writing skills with keyboarding skills in Language Arts by producing basic stories and/or poems in collaboration with elementary classroom teachers
· Locate, select and include graphics in word processing documents
CORE MATERIALS UTILIZED:
Keyboarding for Computer Success
South-Western, 1999
Teacher developed handouts
PREREQUISITE: None
ASSESSMENT: Classroom projects and teacher developed assessment
COURSE LENGTH: One Semester Per Year
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Elementary students taking computer education are provided with their initial exposure to computer technology. Beginning courses take them step by step through the various parts and functions of a computer and include a variety of hands-on activities. Elementary classes provide student interaction with the computer through a combination of discussions, writing and activities using Word Processing and Desktop Publishing. Keyboard and mouse skills are taught to allow full use of the computers currently being used at Greenburgh Eleven. Students learn how to store and retrieve work.
Students become familiar with the use of various computer components and learn keyboarding skills with proper finger placement using drill and practice techniques. Students also learn the proper and safe handling of the computer including hardware, software and peripherals. Students utilize word processing skills to write short reports that include computer graphics. Students learn to do research using electronic encyclopedias and the Internet in order to reinforce and supplement classroom instruction when in the computer room.
Speed and accuracy drills are part of every class and are assessed regularly to modify instruction as needed.
Students will understand important issues of a technology-based society and will exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computers and other technologies.
TOPICS:
Introduction to computer
Introduction to keyboarding
Using menus
PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES:
Grades K-2
Students will:
· Identify the computer as a machine that helps people work
· Identify the physical components of a computer system
· Demonstrate respect for the work of others
· Demonstrate correct care and use of computers
· Locate and use letters, numbers and special keys on a keyboard
· Place the cursor at a specified location
· Identify uses of technology at home and at school
· Identify and discuss fundamental computer terms
· Identify basic word processing terms
· Write key words and/or sentences using word processing
· Demonstrate correct finger placement for home row keys
· Identify and use electronic drawing tools
Grades 3 – 6
Students will:
· Identify the function of common computing devices (e.g., input, output, processing)
· Recognize, discuss and use responsible and safe behavior in the use of technology resources
· Identify and use formatting terms/concepts (e.g., font size/style, bold, italics)
· Identify, discuss and use terms/concepts (e.g., icon, menu, command, select, window)
· Demonstrate correct finger placement for home row keys
· Use menu/tool bar functions (e.g., font size/style, color) to format and change the appearance of word processing documents
· Use word processing as a tool to write, edit and publish sentences, paragraphs and stories
· Incorporate writing skills with keyboarding skills in Language Arts by producing basic stories and/or poems in collaboration with elementary classroom teachers
· Locate, select and include graphics in word processing documents
CORE MATERIALS UTILIZED:
Keyboarding for Computer Success
South-Western, 1999
Teacher developed handouts
PREREQUISITE: None
ASSESSMENT: Classroom projects and teacher developed assessment
