Computer Technology Course Overview

How can you use the computer and related technologies effectively and safely to gather and share information and solve problems?

Term one:

1. (5 weeks) How does the computer work and how can it be used effectively?

Applications: Word, web browser, online typing lessons and test, Excel, Powerpoint

2. (5 weeks) How do computers help us gather and share information?

Applications: Web Browser, search engines, Wiki, Word, Powerpoint

Term two:

1. (5 weeks) How can we use the computer as a creative tool?

Applications: photo editing, music and sound editing, Sketchup

2. (5 weeks) How can we use computer technology to solve and raise awareness about problems in our community?

Applications: Word, Powerpoint, music/sound, Web browser