KEYBOARDING/COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

One Semester

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Course Description:

This is a fundamental course to develop computer keyboarding and software application skills.  Software skills continue to be essential, especially to business users.

  Content includes:

• Keyboarding Skills

• Word Processing (including templates and wizards)

• Data Base (creating, using, querying, and reporting)

• Spreadsheets (creating, analyzing, formulas, and charting)

• Presentations

• If time permits, an introduction to speech and handwriting recognition and speech playback will be included.

 

Grading:

Keyboarding Technique:              50 pts.

Daily Work:                                20 pts.

Straight-Copy/Speed Control:       10 pts.

Chapter Activities:                       30 pts.

Labs:                                          15 pts.

Cases/Places:                               10 pts.

Tests:                                        100 pts.