Computer Literacy

Mrs. Debbie Kinner
Computer Literacy Course Description: This class is designed to increase computer awareness and help students feel more comfortable with the use of the computer.  Computer history and the applications of word processing, data base management, spreadsheets and slide shows are addressed.  This semester long introductory class is mandatory for all students of Elkton High School to meet the graduation requirements as specified by the state of South Dakota.  

Specifically:
Students know and be able to demonstrate proper computer terminology, start up and access appropriate computer software for their designer purpose.
Students will use proper keyboarding mastery
Students will be able to identify the roles and responsibilities of computer within their own lives and within society in general.
Be able to identify and describe the basic parts of the information processing cycle; input, processing, output and storage.
Be able to identify the evolution of computer from early history to today.
Be able to input a document, format and manipulate data in a word processing program to achieve a mailable product. 
Be able to create a spreadsheet, enter formulas and create charts from numerical information.
Be able to create a multi-media program with key points and graphics in a PowerPoint presentation of between three and five minutes in length.
Be able to create, input and manipulate information in a database management forum.

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