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Computing Fundamentals
| ASLO |
Course Objectives/Student Outcomes |
Assessments |
| 1,2 |
Student shall demonstrate a keyboarding speed of 20 words per minutes minimum, using touch-typing skill |
Student must take a type test and print report |
| 1,2 |
Computer Hardware: Identify differrent types of computers, how computers work (process information) and how individual computers fit into larger systems. |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2 |
Computer Hardware: Identify the function of computer hardware components and common problems associated with individual components. |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2 |
Computer Hardware: Identify issues relating to computer performance and how it is affected by different components of the computer. |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2 |
Computer Hardware: Identify the factors that go into a decision on how to purchase a computer or select a computer for work or school. |
Student must research computer resources on the internet, comparison shop and report factors involved in decision-making to coach. |
| 1,2 |
Computer Software: Identify how software works and how software and hardware work together to perform computing tasks. |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2 |
Computer Software: Identify different types of software, the tasks which each type of software is most suited and the popular programs in each software category. |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2 |
Using an operating System: Identify what an operating system is and how it works. |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2 |
Using an operating System: Be able to manipulate and control the Windows desktop, files and disks. |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2 |
Using an Operating System: Be able to change system settings and install software. |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2 |
Using an Operating System: Ability to install an operating system. |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
Key Applications
| ASLO |
Course Objectives/Student Outcomes |
Assessments |
| 1,2 |
Common Application Program Functions: Be able to start and exit a Windows application and utilize sources of online help. |
Student must demonstrate starting and exiting a Windows application and utilizing online help. |
| 1,2 |
Common Application Program Functions: Identify common on-screen elements of Windows applications, change application settings, and manage files within an application. |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2 |
Common Application Program Functions: Perform common editing and formatting functions. |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2 |
Common Application Functions: Perform common printing functions. |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2 |
Word Processing Functions: Be able to format text and documents including the ability to use automatic formatting tools. |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2 |
Word Processing Functions: Be able to add tables and graphics to a document. |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2 |
Spreadsheet Functions: Be able to modify worksheet data and structure. |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2 |
Spreadsheet Functions: Be able to sort data and manipulate data using formulas and functions. |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2 |
Spreadsheet Functions: Be able to format a worksheet. |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2 |
Spreadsheet Functions: Add pictures and charts to a worksheet. |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
Living Online
| ASLO |
Course Objectives/Student Outcomes |
Assessments |
| 1,2 |
Networks and the Internet: Identify network fundamentals and the benefits and risks of network computing. |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2 |
Networks and the Internet: Identify the relationship between computer networks, other communication networks (like the telephone network) and the internet. |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2 |
Electronic Mail: Identify how electronic mail works. |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2 |
Electronic Mail: Identify how to use an electronic mail application |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2 |
Electronic Mail: Identify the appropriate use of email and email related "netiquette" |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2 |
Using the Internet: Identify different types of information sources on the internet. |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2 |
Using the Internet: Searching the internet for information |
Student must view the computer based training module, complete required quiz, and pass a timed test with a score of 80% or greater. Complete required lab. |
| 1,2,3 |
Using the Internet: Identify the impact of computing and the internet on society. |
Student must view the computer based training module on the impact the internet has on society and answer questions given by a coach pertaining to its impact. |
| 1,2 |
Using the Internet: Identify ho computers are used in different areas of work, school, and home. |
Student must view the computer based training module and complete an assigned project utilizing the internet. |
| 1,2 |
Using the Internet: Identify the risks of using computer hardware and software |
Student must discuss the risks and safety measures available such as antivirus software, firewalls, and other options. |
| 1,2 |
Using the Internet: Identify how to use the Internet safely and legally. |
Student must view the computer based training module on safe internet usage, and pass a test with a score of 80% or greater |
Computer Ethics
| ASLO |
Course Objectives/Student Outcomes |
Assessments |
| 1.2 |
Computer Ethics: Identify software license types and the legal/ethical implications of misusing a computer software license. |
Student must view the computer based training module on ethical computer usage, complete assigned project, and demonstrate an understanding in a one on one lab setting with a coach. |
| 1,2,3,4 |
Computer Ethics: Understand the ethics involved in downloading software, music, and video. |
Student must view the computer based training module involving ethics and downloading, complete an online test with a score of 80% or greater and correctly identify hypothetical situations posed by a coach involving ethical and unethical download practices. |
| 1,2,3 |
Computer Ethics: Understand the use of open source software. |
Student must view the computer based training module on open source software, complete a lab on open source software involving the usage of the internet and GPL/GNU websites, and pass a test with a score of 80% or higher |
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