COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

 

SATISFIES COMPUTER REQUIREMENT

ELIGIBILITY:  9

PREREQUISITE:  None

CREDIT:  1/2

This course satisfies the state’s computer literacy requirement.  It will expose the student to the applications of the iWorks package, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and publishing templates.  In addition to the iWorks package, the student will be exposed to an iLife package which consists of movie making, photo slide shows, creating music and web page design.  In the realm of the internet, students will learn how to effectively use Web 2.0 tools and implement ethical and safe use of the internet, including copyright policies.  The intent of the class is introductory.  Each student will be expected to demonstrate mastery of the outcomes listed in each of the software areas.  Assessment will be in the form of project based outcomes and presentation communications.