Basic Applications

School District:  Valdez City Schools

Course Description:

Level:

9-12 grade

Credit/Length:

.5 credit/1 semester

Prerequisite:

Keyboarding

Dual Credit:

CIOS V103 Intro to Computer (1 cr)

CIOS V130A Word Processing I (1 cr)

CIOS V135A Spreadsheets I (1 cr)

Program:

Business Education

Tech Prep

yes   

Career Cluster Areas:

Information Technology Services

Pathway:

Business, Management & Technology

Occupational Skills Standards/Sources of Supporting Elements:

ISS  Occupational Standards NBEA Information Systems Standards

CSS  Occupational Standards NBEA Communication Systems Standards

CDS  Occupational Standards NBEA Career Development Standards

CS  Occupational Standards NBEA Computation Standards

NETS  National Educational Technology Standards for Students

MSWE  Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) Microsoftâ Word 2000 Expert Exam

MSWC  Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) Microsoftâ Word 2000 Core Exam

MSEC  Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) Microsoftâ Excel 2000 Core Exam

MSAC  Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) Microsoftâ Access 2000 Core Exam

HW A+ Core Hardware Service Technician

OS Operating System Technologies

Eligibility for Nationally Recognized Skill Certificate(s)/State License:

None Known

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course Outline 

·      ·      Keyboarding Skill Development

·      ·      Computer System Basics

·      ·      Software and Multimedia

·      ·      Working with Text

·      ·      Working with Paragraphs

·      ·      Working with Documents

·      ·      Using Tables

·      ·      Working with Pictures and Charts

·      ·      Using Mail Merge

·      ·      Using Advanced Features

·      ·      Using Spreadsheets

·      ·      Using Databases

·      ·      Explore Current Technology

·      ·      Explore Career Options

·      ·      Foster Career and Technological Student Involvement

 

Alaska Content

Standards

Alaska Performance

Standards

Performance Standards

(Learner Outcomes)

Assessment

Alaska Employability

Standards

Occupational Skills

Standards

Alaska Cultural

Standards

All Aspects of

Industry

TA 1-4

R4.1

  1. TLW describe the relationship between hardware and software.

pencil/ paper test

A 1-2

ISS IV

NETS 1

 

Technical/ Technology

TA 1-4

R4.1

  1. TLW identify components of a typical computer system.

pencil/ paper test

A 1-2

ISSI

NETS 1

 

Technical/ Technology

TA 1-4

TE 2-5

R4.1

  1. Determine the legal restrictions placed on the use of software by copyright laws and license agreements.

pencil/ paper test

A 1-2

ISS XII

NETS 1

NETS 2

 

Technical/ Technology

TA 1-4

R4.1

  1. TLW identify the parts of a window on the computer screen.

pencil/ paper test

A 1-2

NETS 1

 

Technical/ Technology

TA 1-4

R4.1

  1. TLW classify software as either system software or application software.

pencil/ paper test

A 1-2

ISS II

NETS 1

 

Technical/ Technology

TA 1-4

R4.1

R4.4

  1. TLW determine if a software program or peripheral device is compatible with a specific computer system.

pencil/ paper test

A 1-2

NETS 1

 

Technical/ Technology

TA 1-4

 

  1. TLW complete a three-minute timed writing with three or less errors.

3-min timing

A 1-2

A 6

ISS VI

NETS 1

 

Technical/ Technology

TA 1-4

 

  1. TLW demonstrate proper keyboarding technique.

scoring guide

A 1-2

A 6

ISS VI

NETS 1

 

Technical/ Technology

TA 1-4

 

  1. TLW demonstrate recognition of the entire keyboard.

scoring guide

A 1-2

ISS VI

NETS 1

 

Technical/ Technology

TA 1-4

R4.1

R4.4

W4.2

W4.3

W4.4 W4.5

  1. TLW compose and produce a variety of business letters, memorandums, and reports, using correct style, format, and content.

scoring guide

A 1-2

A 4

CSS B

CSS C

NETS 1

 

Technical/ Technology

TA 1-4

R4.1

R4.6

  1. TLW demonstrate correct use of word processing paragraph formatting options.

scoring guide

A 1-2

MSWC 2

NETS 1

 

Technical/ Technology

TA 1-4

R4.1

R4.6

  1. TLW demonstrate correct management of files and folders on a local area network.

scoring guide

A 1-2

ISS 5

MSWC 4

NETS 1

 

Technical/ Technology

TA 1-4

R4.1

R4.6

  1. TLW demonstrate the use of graphics in word processing applications.

scoring guide

A 1-2

MSWC 6

NETS 1

 

Technical/ Technology

TA 1-4

R4.1

R4.6

  1. TLW demonstrate correct use of word processing text formatting options.

scoring guide

A 1-2

MSWC 2

NETS 1

 

Technical/ Technology

TA 1-4

R4.1

R4.6

  1. TLW demonstrate correct use of word processing document formatting.

scoring guide

A 1-2

MSWC 3

NETS 1

 

Technical/ Technology

TA 1-4

R4.1

R4.6

  1. TLW demonstrate correct use of tables formats.

scoring guide

A 1-2

MSWC 5

NETS 1

 

Technical/ Technology

TA 1-4

R4.1

R4.4

R4.6

  1. TLW demonstrate effective use of Help files

 

A 1-2

 

NETS 1

 

Technical/ Technology

TA 1-4

R4.1

R4.6

  1. TLW demonstrate correct use of mail merge.

scoring guide

A 1-2

MSWE 5

NETS 1

 

Technical/ Technology