193 Course Description: Technology I In this computer-based course, students will develop keyboarding and word processing skills needed for success in the work place. Students will be introduced to practical word processing applications such as memo and business letter formatting. In addition, students will obtain skill working with databases and spreadsheets. Every high school student is encouraged to take this course before being graduated from high school. In addition, this course provides the opportunity for students to integrate the various components that make up today's most used educational/business related software. Students will learn how to do effective Internet/web-based searches and synthesize this research information as a part of various projectbased performance tasks. MICROSOFT WINDOWS 8 BASIC The student will be able to identify the parts of the Windows 8 desktop, taskbar, and shortcut menus, including navigating task panes and program windows. The student will be able to locate the Charms bar in the top-right corner of the screen and access the options available on the Charms bar such as Settings, Devices, Start, Share, and Search. The student will be able to navigate the Windows 8 environment using the tiles which can be moved, grouped, resized, and personalized. The student will be able to customize the Windows display features and manipulate tiles to create his/her own personal Start screen. The student will be able to use the Help features in Windows 8. The student will be able to create, select, search, copy, and move files. The student will be able to create and delete files/folders in a file hierarchy. 1. Proper identification of Windows 8 items is essential to efficient navigation of the Windows 8 operating system. 2. Knowledge of customizing Windows 8 default settings is essential for effective everyday use. 3. File management enables users to successfully locate, retrieve, and utilize files. 4. Information is spread worldwide within seconds due to technological advancements and has an immediate impact. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS 1. Where are the essential parts of the Windows 8 desktop located? 2. How do the parts of the Windows 8 desktop assist in navigating Windows?
194 3. How can defaults be set to personal preferences? 4. How are files organized for easy access? KEYBOARDING SKILLS REVIEW The student will be able to demonstrate proper keying techniques. The student will be able to increase speed and accuracy using the touch technique. The student will be able to operate alphabetic, numeric, and special character keys by the touch system. The student will be able to develop proofreading and editing skills based upon language arts rules. The student will be able to demonstrate the use of proper language art skills for correct sentence structure, verb forms, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling to selected sentences, paragraphs, and business correspondence. The student will be able to use language art skills and proofreading skills to organize and critically evaluate his/her own work, assessing the quality of student performance. 1. Proper technique increases speed and accuracy and prevents repetitive strain injuries. 2. Professional grade documents require the application of proper language arts rules. 3. Professional grade documents require accurate spelling and grammar. ESSENTIALS QUESTIONS 1. How can language arts rules be applied to documents composed at the keyboard? MICROSOFT WORD 2010 The student will be able to identify the parts of the Microsoft Word 2010 program window, ribbon, and dialog boxes. The student will be able to format documents using vertical and horizontal alignment. The student will be able to format and identify parts of a memorandum, and use a template to accurately complete a final product.
195 The student will be able to identify parts of personal and business letters, arrange those parts in block format, and apply punctuation to indicate open or mixed styles to produce mailable copies. The student will be able to format multi-page reports with headers, footers, page numbers, and predesigned cover pages. The student will be able to format multi-page reports with reference citations and reference pages utilizing various styles including MLA guidelines. The student will be able to format and customize tables with vertical and horizontal alignments within the table s cells and on the page. The student will be able to compose letters, reports, and essays demonstrating and recognizing formatting, proofreading, and grammar skills in order to produce an accurate, original project. The student will be able to create and enhance documents such as newsletters, flyers, posters, and invitations by adding graphics such as clip art, text boxes, drawings, photographs, and charts and diagrams. 1. Proper identification of Microsoft Word 2010 features is essential to efficiently use the application. 2. Proper formatting of all documents, academic or professional, is important for reading comprehension, clarity, and efficiency. 3. Proper formatting and proofreading/editing of all documents is essential to project a professional image. ESSENTIALS QUESTIONS 1. Where are the essential features of Microsoft Word 2010 located? 2. How are documents formatted for the workplace? 3. How are documents formatted for personal and academic use? 4. How are original documents composed and formatted? CAREER PREPARATION AND PLANNING The student will be able to explore various careers with their job responsibilities, salaries, and training, etc. The student will be able to learn how to search for a job using the Internet and other online sources. The student will be able to compose and format a resume and cover letter in response to a particular job opportunity. 1. Internet websites and other online sources can be used to explore various career options, starting salaries, job locations, and job descriptions.
196 2. Resumes and cover letters are important documents needed for the job application process. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS 1. Where can career information be located? 2. What does the job application process involve? 3. What documents are necessary for the job application process and how are they formatted? MICROSOFT EXCEL 2010 The student will be able to identify parts of an Excel spreadsheet and work with dialog boxes, ribbons and taskpanes. The student will be able to demonstrate the ability to edit and format worksheets by inserting, deleting, editing, moving, and formatting cells. The student will be able to demonstrate the ability to construct simple and complex formulas with functions. The student will be able to demonstrate the ability to use functions to solve mathematical, statistical, and financial problems. The student will be able to demonstrate the ability to create and modify a chart to display specific data. The student will be able to demonstrate the ability to integrate Microsoft Word 2010 and Excel 2010. 1. Proper identification of Microsoft Excel 2010 features is essential to efficiently use the application. 2. Spreadsheets that are planned out and customized make data easy to input, read, and understand. 3. Mathematical calculations can be performed using formulas and functions in Microsoft Excel 2010 allowing for easy updating of data. 4. Charts can be used to illustrate data used in spreadsheets. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS 1. Where are the essential features of Microsoft Excel located? 2. How can spreadsheets be customized to a specific task? 3. How are formulas created to perform basic mathematical calculations? 4. How are charts created and customized to illustrate data? MICROSOFT PUBLISHER 2010
197 The student will be able to identify the parts of the Microsoft Publisher 2010 program window, ribbon, task panes, and dialog boxes. The student will be able to create new publications such as flyers, brochures, catalogs, calendars, newsletters, business cards, invitations and certificates from a variety of templates. The student will be able to plan and design a publication by adding building blocks such as coupons, logos, sidebars, borders, pull quotes, and advertisements. The student will be able to create various publications from a template and insert objects such as clip art, tables, text boxes, building blocks, shapes, and pictures. 1. Proper identification of Microsoft Publisher 2010 features is essential to effectively use the application. 2. Proper planning and designing of the publication is important for producing the desired response and reaching the target audience, thereby supporting the goal of the publication. 3. Creating various publications from a template is essential to producing professional-looking publications and results in customizing the templates. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS 1. How can publications be formatted for personal, academic, and professional use? 2. How can determining the purpose of the publication and gathering information produce the desired response of reaching the target audience? 3. How can the design of the publication support the goal of the publication and be able to convey the message without confusion? 4. How can templates be used as a starting point for a publication and save time, enhance creativity, and reduce costs? MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2010 The student will be able to identify the parts of the PowerPoint screen, ribbon, task panes, and dialog boxes. The student will be able to change the design template of existing slides and create and insert new slides into an existing presentation.
198 The student will be able to change the slide layout of an existing slide and navigate through the slides in a presentation. The student will be able to use the spell check, thesaurus, and help functions. The student will be able to demonstrate the ability to preview, run, and print a PowerPoint presentation consisting of 8 to 10 slides. The student will be able to edit existing presentations by adding, deleting, and rearranging the order of the slides. The student will be able to change the slide design and color scheme. The student will be able to produce an original slide presentation using PowerPoint with clip art and sound. 1. Proper identification of Microsoft PowerPoint features is essential to efficiently use the application. 2. PowerPoint slide shows should be used to enhance a presentation rather than distract the audience. 3. Slide shows can be customized using various design themes, layouts, and graphics. 4. PowerPoint gives many options to produce output. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS 1. How is a multimedia slide show created to enhance a presentation? 2. How can slide shows be customized to display information in an interesting and easy to read layout? 3. What are the options for printing a PowerPoint presentation? Is it handouts, outlines and/or slides? Common Core State Standards ELA Teaching Strategies/Materials Microsoft Windows 8 Basics Microsoft Windows 8 Basics Course Resources 8.1.2.A.1 Identify the basic features of the computer and explain how to use them effectively. 8.1.2.A.2 Use technology terms in daily practice. 8.1.8.A.5 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.11-12.4c Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses and internet), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, its part of speech, its etymology, or its standard usage. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.1d Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and Textbook--Introductory Microsoft Office 2010 by Pasewark and Pasewark, Course Technology, Cengage Learning. Computer Workstations (student and teacher) with Internet access Computer Software: Microsoft Office Suite 2010 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Access, and OneNote) Datafiles to accompany textbook
199 Select and use appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve problems. Keyboarding Skills Review 8.1.4.A.1 conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. Color printer and Black and White laser Printer Keyboarding Skills Review CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.11-12.2b Spell correctly. New Jersey Department of Education. Core Curriculum Content Standards. 2009. Connections to other content areas, including 21 st Century Skills Workplace Readiness, Computer Skills Demonstrate effective input of text and data using an input device. Microsoft Word 2010 8.1.2.A.1 Identify the basic features of the computer and explain how to use them effectively. 8.1.2.A.2 Use technology terms in daily practice. 8.1.2.A.3 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.11-12.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. Microsoft Word 2010 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.11-12.4d Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary or through the internet). CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.11-12.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 11 12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. Mathematics through the application of various formulas within Excel Social Studies through reading and interpreting data and information as well as economic applications Language Arts through the translation and explaining of data Career: Develop career awareness and planning, employability skills, and foundational knowledge necessary for success in the workplace Demonstrate critical life skills in order to be functional members of society Character Education: Core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, kindness, and service should be addressed in all courses throughout the year Differentiation Strategies/Modifications Modification of test questions to student reading levels as needed Afford student extra time for completion of class assignments, projects, and tests Peer tutoring
200 Discuss the common uses of computer applications and hardware and identify their advantages and disadvantages. 8.1.8.A.1 Create professional documents (e.g., newsletter, personalized learning plan, business letter or flyer) using advanced features of a word processing program. 8.1.12.A.2 Produce and edit a multi-page document for a commercial or professional audience using desktop publishing and /or graphics software. 8.1.12.A.4 Create a personalized digital portfolio that contains a resume, exemplary projects, and activities, which together reflect personal and academic interests, achievements, and career aspirations. 9.1.12.A.1 Apply critical thinking and problem-solving strategies during structured learning experiences. 9.1.12.F.2 Cooperative learning Visual learning through the use of Smart Boards (if available) Instructional Technology Overview Windows 8 Supporting CCSS ELA, CCSS Mathematics, NGSS, and individual state requirements across disciplines/content areas and grade levels; Provides fast operating system supporting Touch, Keyboard, and Mouse, with access to sites students and teachers need. Add apps for Windows and Office to extend and customize; Add consumer and third party apps and supporting possibilities for existing and new instructional tasks and workflows. Word 2010 Supporting ELA CCSS, Mathematics and Science CCSS, individual state requirements, multiple language support; built in translation tool, research tool, search tools; Open PDF files, edit and save; Edit photos inside Word; Search for Online video and photos inside Word; Receive Readability Statistics, and interactive grammatical and spelling feedback; communicate research findings; Create literary, creative, technical, informational, research and other texts; Document findings, conclusions, and document synthesized knowledge
201 Demonstrate a positive work ethic in various settings, including the classroom and during structured learning experiences. Career Preparation and Planning 9.3.8.B.3 Evaluate personal abilities, interests, and motivations and discuss how they might influence job and career selection. 9.3.8.B.4 Identify high school and county career and technical school courses and programs that support career or occupational areas of interest. 9.3.12.C.2 Characterize education and skills needed to achieve career goals, and take steps to prepare for postsecondary options, including making course selections, preparing for and taking assessments, and participating in extra-curricular activities. 9.3.12.C.4 Career Preparation and Planning CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.6 Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.5 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest. and concepts; Manage citations, references, and generate Works Cited and Bibliography pages; Use during presentations and publishing supporting listening, language and communications tasks; Create high quality, evolve and elaborate text; read informational and literary texts. Excel 2010 Supporting curriculum and standards such as Mathematics CCSS, NGSS (Science) and ELA standards, and individual state requirements; Develop and conduct fundamental and advanced data analysis; develop rich data visualizations; recognize patterns and support computational thinking with charts and real time data from websites; Support mathematics and science concepts using real world tools used by researchers and employers; supporting computational thinking activities, such as incorporating data, visualizations, and charts, support research and develop data to demonstrate evidence based and research texts. Publisher 2010 Supporting CCSS ELA, CCSS Mathematics, NGSS, and individual state requirements across disciplines/content areas and grade levels; Supporting student presentations and publishing; Supporting writing; Publisher allows students to transform text into fine typography projects for the screen or in print; Students use stylistic sets, and can use new Text Effects and Picture Effects. Use online resources to examine licensing, certification, and credentialing requirements at the local, state, and national levels to PowerPoint 2013 Supporting CCSS ELA, CCSS Mathematics, NGSS, and individual state requirements across disciplines/content areas
202 maintain compliance with industry requirements in areas of career interest. 8.1.12.F.2 and grade levels; Develop audience, on line, and individual interactive multimedia texts and presentations, edit video and photos inside PowerPoint Analyze the capabilities and limitations of current and emerging technology resources and assess their potential to address educational, career, personal, and social needs. Microsoft Excel 2010 8.1.2.A.2 Use technology terms in daily practice. Microsoft Excel 2010 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.11-12.3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.3 8.1.2.A.3 Apply knowledge of language to understand Discuss the common uses of computer how language functions in different contexts, to applications and hardware and identify their make effective choices for meaning or style, and advantages and disadvantages. to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. 8.1.12.A.1 Construct a spreadsheet, enter data, and use mathematical or logical functions to manipulate data, generate charts and graphs, and interpret the results. 9.1.12.A.1 Microsoft Publisher 2010
203 Apply critical thinking and problem-solving strategies during structured learning experiences. Microsoft Publisher 2010 8.1.2.A.2 Use technology terms in daily practice. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1b 8.1.2.A.3 Work with peers to set rules for collegial Discuss the common uses of computer discussions and decision-making (e.g., informal applications and hardware and identify their consensus, taking votes on key issues, and advantages and disadvantages. presentation of alternate views), clear goals and deadlines, and individual roles as needed. 8.1.12.A.2 Produce and edit a multi-page document for a commercial or professional audience using desktop publishing and/or graphics software. 8.1.12.A.4 Create a personalized digital portfolio that contains a resume, exemplary projects, and activities, which together reflect personal and academic interests, achievements, and career aspirations. Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 8.1.2.A.2 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.3a Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.5 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance
204 Use technology terms in daily practice. 8.1.2.A.3 understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.6 Discuss the common uses of computer Use technology, including the Internet, to applications and hardware and identify their produce, publish, and update individual or advantages and disadvantages. shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or 8.1.8.A.3 information. Create a multimedia presentation including sound and images. 9.1.12.A.1 Apply critical thinking and problem-solving strategies during structured learning experiences.
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