Computer+Essentials

Computer Essentials - a one semester course designed for students who want to master basic skills in the areas of word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications, multimedia presentations, and Internet use. Reading, mathematics, and communication skills are reinforced throughout this course.

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a cocurricular component of this course. Students joining FBLA will receive enhanced classroom instruction, develop leadership skills, and will be provided opportunitites for professional growth and service.


 * ** Computer Basics **
 * ** Software Applications **
 * ** Career Opportunities **
 * ** Technology **
 * ** Ethics **



= = =CLASS OUTLINE and DAILY ASSIGNMENTS= =August= Aug. 9 - Introductions, Course Syllabus, Forms, and create email accounts. Aug. 10 - Collection of signed syllabus, forms, and lab fees are due. Discuss Ethics and Email (set up accounts) Aug. 11 - Safety Aug. 12 - Safety Aug. 13 - Safety Test



Aug. 16-20 - Computer Basics, Data Input (Keyboarding) Aug. 23-27 - Data Input (Keyboarding) - [|www.freetypinggame.net] Aug. 30-Sept. 3 - Data Input (Keyboarding) Sept. 7-10 - Data Input (Keyboarding)

=September= Sept. 13-Oct. 9 - **Word Processing**

**October** Oct. 5-9 - 9 Weeks Exams

Oct. 13-16 - Reports & Tables Oct. 19-29 - **Spreadsheets**

=November= Nov. 3-13 - **Databases**

Nov. 16-24 - **Presentations**

**December** Nov. 30 - Dec. 11- **Internet, Careers, Technology**

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2nd Semester Exam



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