Computer Fundamentals

KEYBOARDING...
RESOURCES...
QWERTY Lessons PVLearners.net
Power Typing Tests  
Typing Test.com  
Online Typing Course  
Free Typing Test  
Keyboarding Practice  
Type Online  
Power Typing Games  
Live Search Club  
Dance Mat Typing    
Treasure Dive    

Students in the Computer Fundamentals class work with a variety of computer applications including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Dreamweaver, Safari and Email to create and develop technology projects.

Technology skills for this class include:

Developing proficiency using the keyboard
Examining and using electronic media
Operating computer based simulations
Using internet and network resources effectively
Understanding and applying copyright laws
Using software to complete a variety of projects
Using graphic design and page layout software
Authoring a simple web site

GenYES

GENYES RESOURCES...
  GenYES/TECH Student Login
  GenYES Main Site
  GenYES Syllabus
 

The goal of GenYES is to improve student learning through the use of technology. In the GenYES class, students learn technology, presentation and people skills and then partner with another teacher in this school to help infuse technology and the Internet into their classroom lessons.

Each of these student-teacher teams then plans a lesson or curriculum unit that can be enriched by technology. The projects that the GenYES student and their partner-teacher create are used in the partner-teacher's classroom. In the GenYES class, the student learns the technology skills necessary to complete the project as well as the planning and collaboration skills needed to work with the partner-teachers.

Gentech

GENTECH RESOURCES...
  GenYES/TECH Student Login
  GenTECH Syllabus
   
 

The Generation TECH curriculum covers both technical and communication skills necessary to troubleshoot, fix, and maintain technology found in a school setting.

All students experience troubleshooting, time management, peer mentoring, resource development, problem solving and will have the opportunity to develop competency with numerous computer programs and procedures.

Web Design

WEB DESIGN RESOURCES...
  Dreamweaver 8 Intro
  TeacherClick Course DW8
  Web Design Syllabus
 

Web design is the design of web pages, web sites and web applications using HTML, CSS, images, and other media. Web design adheres to both standards and principles and yet oscillates between being a science and an art. Gifted web designers bring to the web pages which are a visual feast, are easy to navigate and remain memorable.

Students in this class are responsible for designing, creating, and maintaining the Explorer Middle School web site and a personal web site.

Computers Grade 8

COMPUTERS 8 RESOURCES...
  PVLearners.net
  Flash Introduction PDF
  Computers 8 Syllabus
 

The 8th Grade Computers students work with a variety of computer applications including Dreamweaver, Flash, Adobe Photoshop, iMovie, Garage Band, Pages, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Safari and Email to create and develop advanced technology projects.

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