7th Grade Computer Tech2014-15 Curriculum

Ben Dewey, Sheila Hoetger, Angela Jackson-Irvine, David Mitchell

Class Set-UpTopic 1 Intro to Class

Objectives: Students will have a clear understanding of what they will learn in this

class.Topic 2 Information Gathering

Objectives: Students will fill out and complete surveys and assessments that will help

teacher guide instruction.

Computer SystemsTopic 3 Hardware, Software and Basic Operations

Objectives: Student can login to account Student can identify types of hardware Student can identify types of software Student can save and open a document and/or file Student can print a document and/or file Student can perform basic troubleshooting operations

Topic 4 Technology Terminology and TrendsObjectives:

Student can identify and explain basic technology terminology Student can identify, assess and predict basic trends in technology. Student can identify and summarize current events/topics in technology.

Individual Technology SkillsTopic 5 Touch-Key Method of Keyboarding

Objectives: Student will understand the importance of keyboarding skills. Student can perform the touch-key method of keyboarding. Student will strive to improve their speed and accuracy while

keyboarding.

Topic 6 Navigating the Internet

Objectives: Student will understand how to best search the Internet effectively. Student will identify the pitfalls and dangers of using the Internet. Student will identify reputable websites and biases among

authors/creators.

Google AppsTopic 7 G-Mail

Objectives: Student can login to account Student can open an email Student can send an email to a teacher by looking up teacher name in the

send box Student can send an email to multiple recipients Student understands that LPS owns all emails (treat home like school)

Student can send an email with an attachment Students can create a contact group

Topic 8 Google DriveObjectives:

Student can navigate to Drive Student can upload a document to drive. Student can create a Google doc in Google drive Student can Open a word doc as a Google doc and edit the document.

Student can share a Google doc Student can edit a shared document at the same time as other students. Student can download document in appropriate format (.docx, .xlsx)

Digital CitizenshipTopic 9 Avatars

Objectives: Students can utilize web programs to create an avatar Students can convert avatar to photo using screen shot or other processes

Students can utilize avatar in appropriate context

Topic 10 Social MediaObjectives:

Students can identify various social media applications Students can recognize safety issues and concerns involved with using

social media Students can explain how to recognize cyber bullying and what they

should do if it is encountered Students can explain what appropriate material to post is.

Students can identify their roles as "Digital Citizens" Students can explain the importance of their digital footprint

Topic 11 Ethics (Piracy, Plagiarism)Objectives:

Students can explain the difference between original content and content that should be cited

Students can explain the difference between acceptable digital use and digital piracy

Students can identify the persons affected by digital piracy Students can identify a reliable source on the internet

Students can explain the difference between summarizing, paraphrasing, copying and when each should be cited

Integrated Software Program (Microsoft Office 2010)Topic 12 Word Processing (Microsoft Word)

Objectives: Students can create a word processed document. Students can enter and manipulate text, graphics, images, etc. in a word

processed document. Students can save, retrieve and share a word processed document.

Topic 13 Presentation Software (Microsoft PowerPoint)Objectives:

Students can create a visual presentation using the appropriate program and/or software.

Students can enter and manipulate text, graphics, images, etc. in a visual presentation.

Students can save, retrieve and share a visual presentation using the appropriate program and/or software.

Students can give an oral presentation utilizing a presentation they have created to an audience or group.

Topic 14 Spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel)Objectives:

Students can create a spreadsheet using the appropriate program and/or software.

Students can enter and manipulate text, graphics, images, etc. in a spreadsheet.

Students can save, retrieve and share a spreadsheet using the appropriate program and/or software.

Students can utilize basic formulas to perform basic operations in a spreadsheet.

Topic 15 Other Applications (Other Microsoft Office Products)Objectives:

Students will explore other computer applications such as Desktop Publishing (Microsoft Publisher) or any other program that is or will become available to students.

Students can enter and manipulate text, graphics, images, etc. in these programs.

Students can save, retrieve and share documents or projects created using the appropriate program and/or software.

Other Computer Topics and ApplicationsTopic 16 File Extensions

Objectives: Students can identify file extensions for programs and files Students can change file extensions when necessary.

Topic 17 DatabasesObjectives:

Student can create databases using the appropriate programs. Students can identify various database terms and vocabulary. Students can identify various uses for databases.

Technology: Past, Present and FutureTopic 18 Technology Comparison (Devices, OS)

Objectives: Students can identify different tech companies Students can identify different tech companies' philosophies Students can identify the factors for comparison in technical devices

Students can identify comparative technological devices

Topic 19 Emerging TechnologiesObjectives:

Students will explore different emerging technologies Students complete a weekly technology trends assignment

Topic 20 Computer HardwareObjectives:

Students can identify the primary components of a computer. Students can recognize quantities for components (processor speed,

memory capacity, rpm, etc.) Students can assemble primary peripherals in a computer system