Dawn B. Prescott, Ed.D.

Responsibility ~ Learner ~ Belief ~ Consistency ~ Strategic

7th Grade Computer Literacy Curriculum

written by Dawn B. Prescott, M.Ed.

This semester class is designed to expose junior high students to practical applications of technology as tools for success in their school experience and beyond.

Word Processing	Procedure writing throughout the course as a means to master new technologies through step-by-step processes Student blog reflections on real-world technology topics
Spreadsheet	Basic to advanced use of spreadsheets to calculate data
Desktop Publishing	Design and production of publications for real-world events
Peripherals	Use of digital imaging for web design, desktop publishing, and multimedia projects
Web Design	Basic introduction to creating HTML code for web pages Design of web page as portfolio index of semester work
Multimedia/Simulations	Project design of relevant topics using multimedia software for use in subjects across the curriculum
Internet Research Skills and Digital Ethics	Locating information for projects using "smart" web searching (i.e.-Boolean Connectors; Evaluating Internet Sources; Internet Plagiarism and Copyright) Internet Safety and Digital Ethics on cell phones, online gaming, email Online electronic student assessments to evaluate course material mastery Online assignment and classwork postings

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