Computer Skills & Applications Syllabus

Curriculum

Days and
Timings

Instructor
Details

Computer Skills & Applications

(BU102YA)

Curriculum
Type

One Semester or 18-week course

Digital Literacy (BU102YD)

Location

M-F, 49-minute Daily Schedule

Room 1102

Name: Mrs. Tiffany Somerville

E-mail address: tsomerville@wcpss.net
Contact number: (919) 856-8201
Weebly website: http://mrssomervillecte.weebly.com/
Class Updates & Reminders: www.remind.com (group code- @91ebc8)

Curriculum Description:
This course is designed to teach middle grades students basic keying skills, which consist of fluent manipulation of letter,
figure/symbol, and basic service keys, by touch. Emphasis is on the daily use of a computer system and appropriate
software to provide integrated training through a learn/practice/sustain/assess plan of skill building. Communication skills
are reinforced as students learn to format, compose, and proofread documents.
Curriculum Objectives:
After completing this curriculum, you should be able to:
Apply the touch method in operating the keyboard while increasing speed and accuracy
Perform basic computer operations
Understand document formatting skills
Prerequisites:
NONE
Instructional Methods:
In this curriculum, you will learn to use computers effectively. You will accomplish this through a combination of self-paced
learning, lecture and demonstration, and classroom activities that add to the concepts taught in this e-learning course.
The instructor will use a variety of tools to teach the e-learning course or provide you with the printed version of the elearning materials when necessary.
Course Resources and Materials
You must bring the following items to class:

No notebooks will be necessary (We will

using Microsoft One Note for notes)

Pens (Black, Blue, and Red)

Pencils
Yellow Highlighters
USB Drive
Headphones or Ear buds
Folder (taking home papers)

Computer Skills & Applications: Class Objectives and Timeline

Weeks 1-8: Keyboarding Skills & Basic Word Processing
Essential
Questions

By the end of
these unit(s),
students will be
able to:

Why is proper typing technique important?

What keyboarding techniques should be used when typing on a computer
keyboard?
What is touch typing?
What are common symbols used in keyboarding?
What is the numeric keypad used for?
What does GWAM stand for and how is it calculated?
What are strategies to increase typing speed & accuracy?
What is word processing software and what is it used for?

Why is formatting applied to fonts, paragraphs, and pages?

How can the editing tools in a word processing program assist you?

What are the functions of the operational keys on the keyboard?

What are the various ways to format paragraphs in keyed documents?

Unit 1.00: Apply the touch method in operating the keyboard

Objectives:
1.01 Implement proper keyboarding techniques
1.02 Execute the touch method in operating the alphabetic keys
Unit 2.00: Understand and apply the touch method in operating number & symbol
keys
Objectives:
2.01 Execute the touch method in operating the number and symbol keys
2.01 Execute the touch method in operating the numeric keypad
Unit 3.00: Understand and apply the touch method in operating the keyboard while
increasing speed & accuracy
Objectives:
3.01 Understand how to determine the progress of an individuals GWAM
Unit 4.00: Understand formatting skills in document processing
Objectives:
4.01 Apply formatting and editing features and operational keys appropriately
4.02 Apply paragraph formats effectively

Week 9: MSL Preparation

Keyboarding Skills & Basic Word Processing Assessment (TBD)
Weeks 10-18: Digital Literacy
Essential
Questions

What are the parts and features of a computer?

What are the functions and components of operating systems, programs, and
networks?
What are the uses and features of the Internet and the World Wide Web
What are methods of online communication?
What types of productivity programs are available on a computer?
What are word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation programs
used for?
What are threats to your computer?
What are the guidelines for protecting your computer and family from online
predators?
What are the benefits and characteristics of digital technology, audio, video, and
digital cameras?

By the end of
these unit(s),
students will be
able to:

What are the career opportunities in Digital Technology?

Unit 1.00: Understand computer basics
Objectives:
1.1 Introduction to Computers
1.2 Common Compupter Terminology
Unit 2.00: Understand the Internet, Cloud Services, and World Wide Web
Objectives:
2.01 The Internet
2.02 The World Wide Web
2.03 Using E-mail
2.04 Other Methods of Communicating on the Internet
2.05 Understand how to locate and use credible Internet resources
Unit 3.00: Understand productivity programs
Objectives:
3.01 Introduction to Productivity Programs
3.02 Common Features and Commands
3.03 Introduction to Word Processors
3.04 Introduction to Spreadsheet Programs
3.05 Introduction to Presentation Programs
3.06 Introduction to Database Programs
Unit 4.00: Understand computer security and privacy
Objectives:
4.01 Introduction to Computer Security and Privacy
4.02 Protecting Your Computer
4.03 Protecting Your Family from Security Threats
4.04 Keeping Your Computer Secure and Updated
4.04 Computer Ethics
Unit 5.00 Understand digital lifestyles
Objectives:
5.01 The Digital Experience
5.02 Introduction to Digital Audio
5.03 Introduction to Digital Video
5.04 Introduction to Digital Photography
5.05 Introduction to Digital TV and Enjoying Digital Media on your Computer
5.06 Digital Technology and Career Opportunities