Computer ApplicationsWord Processing ~ Spreadsheet ~
Presentation ~ Publication ~
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Computer ApplicationsWord Processing ~ Spreadsheet ~
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Instructor: Ms. Julie Hauber (jhauber@wave.tcs.tulane.edu; jhauber@ashrosary.org)
Classroom: Computer Lab, Room 205W
Class Time: Each class meets every other day for block for one semester
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Day A 3rd period 11:40 a.m. - 1:10 p.m. |
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Day B 1st period 8:20 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. |
Text:
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Handouts, articles, Internet addresses (provided in class) |
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Selected tutorials and applications from Microsoft Office 2000 for Windows published by South-Western Educational Publishers (also provided in class) |
Materials:
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Notebook and folder for notes, handouts, assignments, and papers (if desired) |
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Floppy disk(s): 3 ½" 1.44 MB high density |
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Blank, recordable CD for electronic computer portfolio |
SBE Curriculum Course Organizer for Computer
Objective: Students will gain an understanding of the ethical and responsible use of technology, briefly examine the history of computers, and learn about the different components of the computer. Students will gain a working knowledge of various application software, including Windows, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, desktop publishing, and the Internet.
Topics:
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The ethical and responsible use of technology (including a review of the ASH policy in the Parent/Student Handbook) |
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The history of computers |
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The components and terminology of computers |
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Windows (using the mouse and keyboard to execute commands, explore menus, manipulate windows, get help, use the task bar, execute searches, find files, manage files, and work with files and folders) |
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MS Word (creating, saving, and formatting word processed documents) |
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MS Excel (creating and formatting spreadsheets and graphs) |
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MS Access (creating databases, conducting queries, and producing reports) |
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MS PowerPoint (creating multi-media slide-show presentations) |
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MS Publisher and other programs (creating miscellaneous works) |
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Integrating the use of different programs |
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Utilizing the Internet and e-mail for obtaining and transmitting information |
Grading: Grades are determined according to the Guidelines of Grading in the Parent/Student Handbook. Assignments and grades are transmitted electronically (via e-mail).
| 50% | Class Work | |
| Assignments, and Quizzes (quizzes count as two assignments) | ||
| 25% | Participation | |
| Active participation in class activities, preparation for class, effort, initiative and self-motivation, independence in work, cooperativeness, helpfulness to others, general competence | ||
| 25% | Final Project | |
| Electronic computer portfolio | ||
Policies: Students are expected to follow the policies set forth in the Parent/Student Handbook. Students who miss work due to an absence need to arrange for additional lab time to make up the work immediately upon their return to class.
Other: Students are advised to keep a sense of humor and think positively when working with computers! Through careful scientific study, the instructor has determined that whining and complaining does not help you get the computer to do what you want it to do, nor does it endear you to those around you (including the instructor) who might be in a position to help you. (The complete research study on this is available from the instructor upon request.)
