Computer Computer (continued) Library Computer and technology terminology Computer ethics and responsible computer use including adherence to the schools’ acceptable use Each class has a designated weekly time to spend Keyboarding including introductory touch typing policy, copyright laws, consequences for plagiarism, in the library. and correct finger placement on home row and and violation of copyright laws or the school’s all keys Most of the students library time is spent locating acceptable use policy. books they would like to check out for a week, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and read, and return the following week. Using online resources and software programs to enhance learning in math, reading, keyboarding, and Protecting computers from potential hazards, Librarian works closely with classroom teachers to other areas. i.e., spilling food on keyboard, scratching CDs compliment areas of study. and disks, viruses, static charge, magnets, etc. Students learn and use basic library skills to locate Creating, saving, opening, closing, and books and further research efforts. editing files on your computer or a network server. Students will media literacy skills in order to discern credible sources. Basic word processing and formatting of word processing files. Powerpoint for multimedia presentations. Creating and interpreting spreadsheets. Computer ethics including responsible and ethical use of technology and information including personal consequences of inappropriate use. Internet a web browser, finding – information on the Internet, creating and using bookmarks, evaluating accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness and bias of information, citing sources of information, and using online resources for research. Internet safety considerations. Middle School Content
Computer Computer and technology terminology Keyboarding including introductory touch typing and correct finger placement on home row and all keys Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Protecting computers from potential hazards, i.e., spilling food on keyboard, scratching CDs and disks, viruses, static charge, magnets, etc. Creating, saving, opening, closing, and editing files on your computer or a network server. Basic word processing and formatting of word processing files. Powerpoint for multimedia presentations. Creating and interpreting spreadsheets. Computer ethics including responsible and ethical use of technology and information including personal consequences of inappropriate use. Internet – a web browser, finding information on the Internet, creating and using bookmarks, evaluating accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness and bias of information, citing sources of information, and using online resources for research. Internet safety considerations. Computer (continued) Computer ethics and responsible computer use including adherence to the schools’ acceptable use policy, copyright laws, consequences for plagiarism, and violation of copyright laws or the school’s acceptable use policy. Using online resources and software programs to enhance learning in math, reading, keyboarding, and other areas. Library Each class has a designated weekly time to spend in the library. Most of the students library time is spent locating books they would like to check out for a week, read, and return the following week. Librarian works closely with classroom teachers to compliment areas of study. Students learn and use basic library skills to locate books and further research efforts. Students will media literacy skills in order to discern credible sources. Middle School Content
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