Welcome to Introduction to Computers!

In this course, students will learn how to safely and responsibly use the technology tools we interact with every day. This course is broken down into two quarters:

Introduction to Computing

In this part of the course, students will learn to identify the hardware components of a computer, discuss how the computer has changed over time, and both learn and demonstrate the duties and responsibilities of a good digital citizen. In this quarter, students will be introduced to a new topic each week and asked to both complete activities and reflect on their learning. Lessons can be completed at any point during the week, but students may want to practice vocabulary throughout the week.  

Keyboarding

For Keyboarding, students will work through a typing program in order to develop typing speed and accuracy. Lessons focus on individual student growth as students learn the home row keys and begin to use the correct fingers to type. Lessons can be completed at any point during the week, but it is recommended students work through the typing lessons in small, 20 minute increments to avoid frustration. 

Semester 2:

Coding - more information coming soon

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your instructor. 

Learning Objectives

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic skills in computer fundamentals, keyboarding, computer applications, research tools, and educational applications. Within appropriate developmental guidelines, the content of this course should enable students to: 

• Understand computer specific terminology 
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of computer technology, function and application
• Demonstrate keyboard proficiency 
• Use the computer to integrate all areas of the curriculum 
• Create original works using multimedia tools
• Use computer programs and educational software to reinforce their learning 
• Undertake research and expand their critical thinking skills
• Understand the importance of cyber safety and computer etiquette 

Focus Standards

• SS.3.C.2.1 - Identify group and individual actions of citizens that demonstrate civility, cooperation, volunteerism, and other civic virtues.
• LAFS.3.L.3.6 - Acquire and use accurately conversational, general academic, and domain specific words and phrases as found in grade appropriate texts.
•  LAFS.3.W.3.8 - Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.

Major Content Sources

Digital Citizenship. (2015). Common Sense Media Inc. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ 

Keyboarding Online. (2015). Ellsworth Publishing Co., http://www.keyboardingonline.com/ 

Icon Citations

Unless otherwise noted, all clipart images in this course are from http://openclipart.org and have been released into the public domain.