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    This is a one quarter, 7th grade computers course with no prerequisites. Students will learn word processing using Microsoft Word and Google Docs, spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, and presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides. They will also explore careers and work on keyboarding skills. The course will be graded based on projects/tests (50%), keyboarding skills (25%), and participation (25%). Mrs. Schroeder is the instructor.

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    This is a one quarter, 7th grade computers course with no prerequisites. Students will learn word processing using Microsoft Word and Google Docs, spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, and presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides. They will also explore careers and work on keyboarding skills. The course will be graded based on projects/tests (50%), keyboarding skills (25%), and participation (25%). Mrs. Schroeder is the instructor.

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    This is a one quarter, 7th grade computers course with no prerequisites. Students will learn word processing using Microsoft Word and Google Docs, spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, and presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides. They will also explore careers and work on keyboarding skills. The course will be graded based on projects/tests (50%), keyboarding skills (25%), and participation (25%). Mrs. Schroeder is the instructor.

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    7th GRADE COMPUTERS

    Syllabus

    Instructor: Mrs. Schroeder


    Elective: Grade 7
    Prerequisite: None
    Length of course: 1 Quarter

    Goal: To provide students with a basic background in multiple aspects of computer use.

    Course Description: In this course, students will review the areas of word processing and the basics of
    spreadsheets. Students will also prepare multiple presentations and explore careers. In
    addition, appropriate keyboarding skills will be emphasized throughout the duration of
    the course.

    Text: Fundae Sundaes. Warwick, RI: B.E. Publishing, 2013.


    Excel It! 2E – Student Workbook. Warwick, RI: B.E. Publishing, 2011.

    Applications: Bernie’s Typing Travels, MicroPace3, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
    PowerPoint, GoogleDocs/Sheets/Slides, iMovie
    Minnesota Career Information System – http://mncis.intocareers.org
    Username: lastname.firstname
    Password: 2023Tigers

    Learner Outcomes:
    I. Demonstrate an understanding of Microsoft Word & Explore Google Docs.
    Course Outcomes:
    a. Explore the uses for a word processing program.
    b. Create variety of documents using the word processing options.

    II. Demonstrate an understanding of Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets


    Course Outcomes:
    a. Explore the uses for a spreadsheet program.
    b. Identify operators and formulas used for calculations.
    c. Create variety of spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel commands

    III. Demonstrate an understanding Microsoft PowerPoint & Slides


    Course Outcomes:
    a. Identify uses of a presentation program.
    b. Prepare simple presentations.

    IV. Explore potential careers.


    Course Outcomes:
    a. Set up a Career Portfolio through the Minnesota Career Information System Website
    b. Explore career opportunities using Minnesota Career Information System.
    c. Identify career areas student is interested in researching.
    d. Prepare short career presentation using iMovie

    Last updated 1/16/2019


    V. Demonstrate keyboarding skills and techniques.
    Course Outcomes:
    d. Apply appropriate keyboarding techniques while typing.
    e. Attempt to increase keying speed through the use of timed writings.

    Course Outline:
    I. Keyboarding (a short period of time each day throughout the quarter will be dedicated to this)
    A. Drill
    B. Technique

    II. Word Processing – Word (Office 365) & GoogleDocs (13 days)
    A. Preparing professional looking documents
    B. Tests

    III. Spreadsheets – Excel (Office 365) & Goggle Sheets (13 days)
    A. Preparing spreadsheet & charts
    B. Tests
    C. Test on Charts

    IV. Presentation – PowerPoint (Office 365) & Google Slides (13 days)
    A. Prepare multiple presentations
    B. Prepare two projects/tests

    V. Career Exploration (3 days)


    A. Explore 5 careers
    B. Create representation of the 5 careers using program of your choice – Word/Docs,
    Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides

    Grading:
    Project/Test - 50% of grade
    Each project/test will be assigned points. Based on the percentage of the points received out of the number
    possible, you will be assigned a letter grade.

    Redos and late projects can earn no more than a 65%.

    Any work not handed in on the final day of class will be recorded as a zero.

    Keyboarding - 25% of grade


    We will use Bernie’s Typing Travels.

    Technique: Technique refers to your position at the alphabetic keyboard, as well as, how you find the keys with
    your fingers (your posture, hand position, use of correct fingers for keys, eyes remaining on your text that you
    are typing from).

    Also, need to show progress. This means you are seriously attempting to move forward in the Lessons.

    Participation - 25% of grade


    You will receive four (4) points for each day. However, points can be deducted if student is disruptive/off task
    (this could occur more than once).
    Last updated 1/16/2019
    Grade Scale:
    A 93 % C 73
    A- 90 C- 70
    B+ 87 D+ 67
    B 83 D 63
    B- 80 D- 60
    C+ 77 F 0

    Classroom Behavior:
    Classroom Matrix (In Google Classroom)

    Discipline Policy:
     Use of Buddy Room – Involves a short time out in the attached room with another teach and class &
    completion of the Tiger Action Plan sheet
     Alternate seating at lunch
     With a written referral, student owes me 15 minutes at the following lunch period.
     If behavior is ongoing, day after day, parents/guardians will be called and Mr. Michaelson/Mr. Wormley
    will be involved.

    Last updated 1/16/2019

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