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Introduction
to Computer Applications
Course Outline |
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Introduction
to computer applications is one of the three components
of Grade 9 General Practical Arts. This 20 hour course will introduce
you to some of the fundamentals of computers, programming, graphics,
and word processing.
The underlying objective of the course is to provide you with an
understanding of much of the basic software used in Information
Processing 10, 20, 30, and Computer science applied to and
transferred to other subject areas |
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First
Three, Then Me
In keeping with the concept
of a learning community, I would ask that if you have a question
during an assignment that you first ask three of your peers. If
they do not know the answer then ask me. |
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| Class
Expectations |
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Software
Checklist
- Microsoft
Word
- PowerPoint
- DreamWeaver
- Internet
Explorer
- Macromedia
Flash
- Macromedia
Fireworks
- Visual
Basic
- Adobe
Acrobat
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Acceptable Use
Policy |
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| Subject |
Description |
Time
Hours |
Mark
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| Keyboarding |
An introduction
to keyboarding using Mavis Beacon. This portion of the course runs daily
for 5 min. at the start of each class. you will be marked on speed and technique. |
2 |
5 |
| Internet
search Techniques |
Worksheets which
explain how to make effective searches on the internet. An assignment sheet
that uses the techniques learned. |
1.5 |
85 |
| The internet
Web Quest |
You will do a
group research assignment on the internet and PowerPoint presentation of
your research findings. |
5 |
| Macromedia
Flash |
You will create
a simple flash animation to be used later in your Web Page. |
5 |
| Macromedia
Fireworks |
You will use
this graphic software to create a button, graphic, animated gif or, icon
for your Web Page. |
2 |
| Dreamweaver |
You will create
a simple 4 page Web Site using a web page editor called Dreamweaver |
4 |
| Visual basic |
Optional |
N/A |
| Misc. |
Class expectations
Saving files. Procedures Etc. |
.5 |
| Attitude
Attendance and Participation in class |
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15 |
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| Total |
20 |
100 |