Steel Valley Middle and High School
Course Syllabus
Title
of Course: Computer Literacy
Credit
/ Term: 1 Term - 18 Weeks .5
Credits
Recommended
prerequisite: None
Grade
Level: 9-12
Date
of Last Update: 2/12/10
Course Description
Topics
include but are not limited to: word processing; databases; digital image
processing; Sound recording and editing; Databases; Video Editing; PowerPoint Presentations;
HTML for web pages; CAD/CAM and spreadsheets (including charts and graphs).
Our
goal is to teach students skills that will enable them to make better use of
the computer while giving them a sample of what is offered in Steel ValleyŐs
other computer classes.
Student Requirements and Expected
Levels of Achievement
Students
taking the course will be expected to:
1.
Attend Class Regularly
2.
Complete all lessons with at least a 60% level of competence.
3.
Complete all tests with a score of at least 60%
4.
Complete the final exam with a minimum of a 60% score.
Classroom Policies
Students
are expected to:
1.
Attend class regularly and participate in classroom
assignments
2. Complete all class work by an assigned due date
3. Bring all materials necessary to complete the lesson for
the day
4. Complete all projects, assessments, and practicals (tests)
5. Correctly follow lab procedures and safety rules
6. Complete make-up work in a timely
manner.
7. Seek help when needed.
8. Sit in their assigned seat.
9. Do their
own work. Students who provide or submit work that is not their own will
receive a Ň0Ó on the assignment and may be subject to further disciplinary
action.
10. Abide by all student regulations and
network policies as outlined in the student handbook.
11. Make the best use of class time to work
on the computer.
12.
Students are not permitted bring in or consume food, drink or gum in the
computer lab.
Standards and Benchmarks
Essential Skills Are Aligned with State Standards/Anchors
Specific
alignment information is provided on the lesson plans.
Course Content
Computer Class Course Syllabus
Mr. Specter and Ms. Sekura
90 Class days
18 Weeks
Course Intro OS – File systems – 2 days
OSŐs
Folders
Paths
Network use
Rules for safety
Spam
Computer Hardware – 2 Days
WhatŐs in the box?
Office - Intro 1 day (Document Prep - MOS)
Word – 4 days
Skills – Copy and paste
Spell check
Proof Reading
Tabs
Excel – 9 days
Basic spreadsheet
Addition
Average
Auto sum
Sort
Computer File Types – 3 Days
Graphics Formats
Program Data types
PowerPoint – 13 days
Templates
Slide generation
Transitions
Custom Animations
Filemaker Pro – 10 days
Setup and edit databases
Practical – 2 days
Desktop Publishing – 12 days
In Design or Word
Brochures
Newsletters
Sketchup (CAD) - 7 days
Purpose of CAD
Terminology
Tools
Vector-Based Graphics – 6 Days
Adobe Illustrator or Freehand
Vector vs. bit mapped graphics
Shading and tools
IMOVIE – 2 days
Edit footage
CISCO
IT Essentials - 3 days
Computer Parts
CCNA - 2 days
Computer networking overview
Practical – 1 day
Digicom Intro – 1 day
Photoshop Elements – 4 days
Tutorial
HTML – 5 days
HTML Intro
Create web pages
Procedures for Assessment
Assessment procedures will align with standards and skills taught Most assessment will be by skills-based tests
Math Integration
Math will be integrated into the course through the very nature of the course content. Specific units will include Excel 2, 3a and 3b where students will need to convert fractions to percentages. Additional units using math include the Freehand robot and camera lessons where measurements must be taken in both points and inches. The CAD/CAM lessons have been expanded to require math skills as well.
Reading Integration
Reading will be integrated into the course through the use of the lesson instructions.
Writing Integration
Writing will be integrated into the course through several lessons. These include but are not limited to the following:
In the second desktop publishing lesson students are required to write three stories. Additional writing skills are taught in our second word lesson that covers proofreading skills. Other lessons include editing text for content, such as our first desktop publishing lesson.
Technology Integration
Technology is integrated into the course by its very nature.
Course Materials
Computers
Lessons
developed by the Steel Valley Faculty
Software:
Microscoft Office
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Google
Sketchup
Photoshop
or Photoshop Elements
CISCO
on-line Curriculum
Adobe
Illustrator or Freehand
Filemaker Pro
IMovie or Adobe Premire
Sound
Studio
Adobe
In-Design (Possibly)
Text
Edit
Other
software as required (Subject to Change)
Grading
Policy/Rubric
The in-class assignments will count as 75% of the final grade each grading period.
Tests (Practical Skills-based Exams) will count as 15% of the final grade each grading period.
Student participation and attendance will make up the remaining 10% of the studentŐs grade.
Grade Distribution:
90 – 100% = A
80 – 89% = B
70 – 79% = C
60 – 69% = D
0 -- 59% = F