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Welcome Recruits to the Business Barracks, I will provide you with project-based instruction that introduces you to the principles of business in the 21st century while refreshing your keyboarding skills. The curriculum will help you to use computers effectively in your life, while providing a connection of computer science and business concepts. This year I look forward to "Training Your Brains for Higher Order Thinking." In order to accomplish my objective, you will undergo three different levels of training (basic, intermediate and advance). Your training will come in different forms; discussions, online activities, demonstrations, projects, assignments, etc. I expect each of you to give 110% during your nine week training course because "your output is determined by your input."
Computer Applications:
Recruits will acquire basic knowledge and skills of word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing and presentation software. Skills are demonstrated by creating projects. Recruits will create spreadsheets and charts of typing test data using Microsoft Excel. Recruits will apply desktop publishing and presentation skills in designing a new computer idea. Recruits will apply the steps in the writing process along with word processing skills to compose a technical writing assignment. Recruits will utilize web base games and activities to learn vital information to prepare for periodic evaluations.
Computer Fundamentals:
Recruits will be introduced to the basic components and the safe utilization of computer equipment. Recruits will identify and demonstrate computer maintenance and safety. Your training will consist of teaching you how computer work. You will identify important internal and external hardware devices and learn the relationship of computer hardware and software. You will then make some predictions about the future of computers. Using multimedia and desktop publishing software you will collaborate, design and present your new computer to your commander and the other Privates of your Battalion.
Multimedia presentations of computer parts:
History of Computers
The Processor
Input Devices
Output Devices
Storage Devices
The Abacus in use
Emperor Chair
Tabletop computer
Computer Hardware
Microprocessor
Keyboarding and Ergonomics:
Recruits will utilize the "Typing Time" software to develop and enhance their keyboarding skills. Recruits will develop keyboarding skills by touch with speed (Gross Words A Minute-GWAM) and accuracy. Recruits will complete typing test or typing competitions twice a week. Typing test are given based on GWAM goals. Some recruits will master the skill of typing by obtaining 35 GWAM or higher with 3 or fewer errors.
21st Century Skills:
Recruits will demonstrate employability skills such as working in a team, problem solving and organizational skills. Students will develop and model employability skills.
Literacy in the Content:
Students will enhance reading in all curriculum areas. Students will use research and technology to support writing. Students will use the writing the process to develop, revise and evaluate writing. Students will build vocabulary knowledge.
Below you will find the evaluation scale for all trainings;
Typing Test Scale |
| Above 30 GWAM=90 or higher | A | | 29-20 GWAM=89-80 | B | | 19-14 GWAM=79-74 | C | | 13-10 GWAM=73-70 | D | | Below 9 GWAM=69-below | F |
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