Techsploration - Mr. Paquette and Mr. Brady - Fall 2007

9th

GRADE TECHSPLORATION A-day or B-day, 1 semester .5 Credit

 

 

 

 

This course will be in two parts.

 

1. In the keyboarding portion, students will develop their speed and accuracy to at least 40 words per minute with 90% accuracy. If students are already at this level, then this course will allow them to improve their speed and accuracy.

 

 

 

2. The balance of the course will address the Grades 9-12 Vermont Grade Expectations in Information Technology. In addition to becoming competent keyboarders, students will become familiar with:

 

A. The basic operations and concepts of Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Organization and Navigation and working with files.

 

B. The social, ethical and human issues impacted by technology includng but not limited to Intellectual Property, Acceptable Use and Working with Content and Information.

 

C. Productivity Tools commonly known as Word Processors, Databases, Spreadsheets, Paint/Draw and Visual Organizers.

 

D. Communication Tools including Multi-media, World Wide Web, Email, Digital Imaging, Digital Video and MP3 audio formats.

 

E. Research, Problem Solving and Decision Making, students will explore searching and search engines, interent browsers, identify useful resources and use technology to make informed decisions. Welcome to your PBwiki!