Course Description:  This is a 9 week course that will focus on valuable computer skills in the areas of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  In addition, there will be lessons on Cyber Bullying, Computer Ethics, and Careers.  Lastly, students will continue to build on basic keyboarding skills learned in 6th grade. 

 

Required Materials:  Every student should arrive to class before the bell rings with their notebook, folder, pen/pencil, and any other materials as instructed by the teacher.

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Week 1-2

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• Review basic keyboarding skills.  Practice typing using the program Typing TIme.

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Week 3-5

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Microsoft Word

 

• Introduction of use

• Basic formatting

• Table Creation

• Business Letters/documents

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Week 6-8

 

Microsoft Excel

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• Excel Introduction

• Spreadsheet Creation/Formatting

• Inserting Formulas, functions

• Creating Charts

 

Week 9

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MIcrosoft PowerPoint

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