Topics to be Covered * 

• Google Classroom - how to navigate and use the application for assignment submission.

• Terminology – review of computer basics & introduction of more advanced topics(G8).

• Computer Hardware & Peripherals including storage media.

• Software – Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, Mac, Chrome, Android, etc.).

• Software – Productivity (e.g. M.S. Office, Prezi, Google Apps) & Practical Applications.

• Setting up online quizzes, forms and surveys using Kahoot and Google Forms.

• Files and Folders – file formats, saving & locating files, creating folders, organizing data, etc.

• Internet Security and Safety and Ergonomics

• Touch Screen and other technology - phones, tablets, SMART Boards and Chromebooks.

• What’s new - wearable tech, robots, drones, wireless technology, VR, coding, etc.

• Multimedia Applications such as electronic resumes, websites, audio, photo & video editing.

• Ethical Use of Technology and Critical Analysis of Digital Media.

 

Assignments/Testing Methods  

• System Specs Assignment

• Build-a-Computer Project(G8)

• Spreadsheet Tuck Shop Assignment(G8)

• Google Apps Assignments

• Prezi Presentation Project

• Robot Construction and Coding Projects

• Webpage Project(G8)

• Audio/Photo/Video Editing project

• Digital Resumes(G8)

• Two Interim Tests - short answer, multiple choice and workstation exercises

• Final Exam – written (multiple choice & short answer) and practical.

 

Length and Methods of Course 

• About 35 weeks x .75 hrs./wk. formal teaching time.

• Mixed format – lecture with PowerPoint/Prezi, demonstrations, media clips, field trips and special guests, hands on activities and workstation exercises.

• Some written information will be given out but most materials will be distributed through the Google classroom via the RCA Cloud.

• Reference material may also be posted to the RCA web site or shared in Google Docs.

 

*Topics may vary due to time constraints, specific needs of the class and are grade variant.