Unit 1

Keyboarding

20 days

Instructional Objective

0201.01 develop keyboarding skills.

Standard Reference
1.2a

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques including correct posture, correct hand and finger placement, correct fingering, and keeping eyes on copy.

Keyboarding resources

TO

02

Keyboard from software cues, printed text, and oral dictation using proper keyboarding techniques: correct posture, correct hand and finger placement, correct fingering, and keeping eyes on copy.

Software program such as: Letter Chase, Microtype 4, ATRT, MicroMaster Keyboarding texts

TO

03

Demonstrate the ability to use the keyboard with speed and accuracy using proper keyboarding techniques. Goal: 20-30 wpm for 3 minutes with a maximum of 6 to 10 errors.

Tests available in software and textbook references.

TO, TMA

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Unit 2

Computer History, Components, and Computer Ethics

4 - 6 days

Instructional Objective

0201.02 Understand the Boise School District’s acceptable use policy

Standard Reference
2.1b, 2.2a, 2.2b

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Explain the purpose of the Boise School District’s Acceptable Use Policy and the consequences of inappropriate use.

Boise School District’s Technology Use and Rules-available online

TO

TMA

02

Demonstrate correct security procedures by using proper login procedures, password protection, and logging off procedures.

School Network Administrator

TMA

03

Identify and explain the prohibited uses of District technology resources and the consequences of inappropriate use.

Boise School District’s Technology Use and Rules

TMA

04

Explain the District’s rights and responsibilities regarding Internet activity, technology access, and network security.

Boise School District’s Technology Use and Rules

TMA

05

Demonstrate proper use of the Internet, technology resources, and network security.

Boise School District’s Technology Use and Rules

TO

06

Demonstrate responsible use of technology resources and software.

Boise School District’s Technology Use and Rules

TO, TMA

Instructional Objective

0201.03 Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

Standard Reference
1.1a, 1.2b, 2.1a

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Compare and contrast information technologies from past to present.

Video: Bigger, Better, Faster, Printed resources, Online resources

TMA

02

Identify and explain the use of hardware and software components of a computer system.

Video: How Computers Work
Web Resourses

TMA

03

Describe and apply strategies for identifying and solving routine software, hardware, and connectivity problems that occur in everyday use.

District’s Technology Help Desk Troubleshooting Guide Available onl

TO

04

Describe the impact of technology on individuals, in the workplace, and in society.

Current PC magazine articles
Online resources

TMA

05

Research current events regarding computer technologies and prepare a report.

Current PC magazine articles
Online resources

TMA

Instructional Objective

0201.04 Explain and practice legal and ethical behaviors when using technology resources and information.

Standard Reference
2.1b, 2.2a, 2.2b, 2.2c

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Demonstrate safe and ethical Internet/Intranet usage.

District’s Security and Privacy under Web Publishing Procedures and Guidelines

TO

02

Explain the importance of not copying, altering, deleting, or moving another user’s work.

District’s Security and Privacy under Web Publishing Procedures and Guidelines

TMA

03

Explain the importance of not revealing personal information.

District’s Security and Privacy under Web Publishing Procedures and Guidelines

TMA

04

Explain copyright laws and "fair use" guidelines when using technology information, sources, and consequences of misuse.

District’s website: Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines For Students under Web Publishing Procedures and Guidelines
Also available online from US Copyright Office

TO, TMA

05

Explain when and how to obtain permission to use the work of others.

District’s website: Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines For Students under Web Publishing Procedures and Guidelines
Also available online from US Copyright Office.

TMA

06

Exhibit respect for others by not duplicating software or documents without authorization.

District’s website: Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines For Students under Web Publishing Procedures and Guidelines
Also available online from US Copyright Office

TO

07

Explain the negative impact of unauthorized intrusions into computer systems or networked data and actions to prevent these intrusions.

Current events regarding viruses, hacking, computer fraud

TMA

08

Provide complete citations from electronic media using age level appropriate, district developed reference formats.

See school librarian or Available online (2003) www.landmark-project.com
/index.php

TO

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Unit 3

File Management

2 days

Instructional Objective

0201.05 Use file management to open, save and organize files.

Standard Reference
1.1a

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Open and save files on a home folder on the server.

You can find many good tutorials by doing a Google search for file management tutorials.

TO

02

Open and save files on a floppy or zip disk.

TO

03

Create a new folder on a floppy or zip disk, or inside another folder.

TO

04

Rename a file and/or folder.

TO

05

Copy or move a file form one folder to another.

TO

06

Demonstrate how to drag and drop a file to copy or move a file form one folder to another.

TO

07

Delete a file and/or folder.

TO

08

Use Find to search for a file or folder.

TO

09

Restore a file from the recycle bin.

TO

10

Empty the recycle bin.

TO

11

View the details of a file.

TO

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Unit 4

Computer Graphics

2 - 3 days

Instructional Objective

0201.06 Create and modify digital images for use in office applications and web pages.

Standard Reference
3.1a, 3.1c

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Identify the types of graphic files used in Microsoft Office applications and web pages.

Use graphics software that is available to you, such as: MS Paint, MS Photo Editor, Paint Shop Pro, MGI Photo Suite, or Adobe Photo Shop.
Use online help from the above programs. Many Internet resources can be found by using your favorite search engine.

TMA

02

Explain the difference between .bmp, .jpg, .gif, .png and .tiff file types and use the appropriate file type when working with graphics.

TMA

03

Convert a graphic file from one type to another.

TMA

04

Resize, crop, rotate and flip a digital photo.

TMA

05

Enhance a digital photo by adjusting the color balance, contrast, and saturation.

TMA

06

Use graphic tools, such as the draw, paintbrush, fill, and shapes tools to create or enhance a digital image.

TMA

07

Perform a screen capture and insert it into an Office application or a web page.

TMA

08

Insert a graphic into Word and apply appropriate text wrapping.

TMA

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Unit 5

Microsoft Word

45 days

Instructional Objective

0201.07 Microsoft Word basics.

Standard Reference
1.1a, 1.1b, 1.2a, 1.2b, 3.1a

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Identify and explain the uses of the components of Microsoft Word.

Microsoft Office 2003 Introductory Course L1, Page 3

TMA, TO

02

Describe the components of the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar and how it is used

L1, Page 3

TMA

03

Describe the parts that make up the Word Window.

L1, Page 4, 5

TMA

04

Demonstrate how to use the keyboard to activate commands and options within Word.

L1, Page 7

TO

05

Change the magnification of a document by using the zoom control.

L1, Page 11

TMA

06

Access help through Help located on the Main Menu Bar and through the Office Assistant.

L1, Page 13 - 16

TO

Instructional Objective

0201.08 Create and print documents.

Standard Reference
1.1a, 1.1b, 1.2a, 1.2b, 3.1a

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Start Word.

Microsoft Office 2003 Introductory Course L1, Page 4

TMA

02

Identify and describe Word’s default settings.

L1, Page 16

TMA

03

Create a new Word document and enter text.

L1, Page 6

TMA

04

Demonstrate how to make corrections within a Word document.

L2, Page 23 - 35

TMA

05

Demonstrate how to save a document.

L1, Page 8

TO

06

Demonstrate how to close a document.

L1, Page 7

TO

07

Demonstrate the use of the auto correct feature.

L3, Page 42

TO

08

Demonstrate the use of the auto spell check feature.

L3, Page 47, 50

TO

09

Demonstrate the use of the grammar check feature.

L3, Page 49, 50

TO

10

Describe cursor control movements.

L1, Page 7

TO

11

Create a full-block business letter.

TMA

12

Insert the date into a document using the automatic date and time feature.

L3, Page 54

TMA

13

Create a modified-block business letter.

TMA

14

Set and use tabs.

L5, Page 85

TMA

15

Demonstrate how to use print preview.

L1, Page 12

TO

16

Print a document.

L1, Page 15

TMA

17

Demonstrate how to use the change case feature to change the case of text within a document.

Power Point L2, Page 38

TO

18

Create a personal business letter.

TMA

Instructional Objective

0201.09 Open and edit documents.

Standard Reference
1.1a, 1.1b, 1.2a, 1.2b, 3.1a

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Open and revise recently used documents by inserting text within the document.

Microsoft Office 2003 Introductory Course L1, Page 10

TMA

02

Demonstrate how text is selected within a document.

L2, Page 23

TO

03

Demonstrate how the overtype mode is used when making corrections within a document.

L2, Page 26

TO

04

Demonstrate how to delete text within a document.

L2, Page 26

TMA

05

Demonstrate the use of the show/hide feature.

L2, Page 24

TO

06

Edit a document using the track changes feature by marking changes within a document.

L8, Page 167 - 169

TO

07

Edit a document using the track changes feature by accepting or rejecting changes within a document.

L8, Page 167 - 169

TMA

Instructional Objective

0201.10 Text alignments and enhancements.

Standard Reference
1.1a, 1.1b, 1.2a, 1.2b, 3.1a

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Change horizontal text alignment within a document.

Microsoft Office 2003 Introductory Course L5, Page 79

TMA

02

Change vertical alignment within a document.

L5, Page 84

TMA

03

Change font style and size of text within a document.

L4, Page 62

TMA

04

Change the font color of selected text within a document.

L4, Page 62

TMA

05

Add text enhancements by adding or removing bolding, italics, or underscore.

L4, Page 64

TMA

06

Enhance a document by adding symbols.

TMA

07

Use bullets to enumerate unordered text.

L5, Page 87

TMA

08

Use numbering to enumerate ordered text.

L5, Page 87

TMA

Instructional Objective

0201.11 Format and edit documents.

Standard Reference
1.1a, 1.1b, 1.2a, 1.2b, 3.1a

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Change the line spacing of a document.

Microsoft Office 2003 Introductory Course L5, Page 82

TMA

02

Format paragraphs changing text alignment and spacing before and after paragraphs using paragraphs options.

L5, Page 79

TMA

03

Set paragraph indentation using paragraph options.

L5, Page 80

TMA

04

Set a hanging indent using paragraph options.

L5, Page 81

TMA

05

Set a first line indent using paragraph options.

L5, Page 80

TMA

06

Set margins and tabs.

L5, Page 78, 85

TMA

07

Use cut, copy, and paste to delete and move text.

L2, Page 28

TMA

08

Use Format Painter to copy formatting.

L4, Page 69

TMA

09

Use drag and drop to move text within a document.

L2, Page 29

TMA

10

Use shrink to fit text to fit a document onto one page.

L1, Page 12, 13

TMA

11

Select appropriate words for use within a document using the thesaurus feature.

L3, Page 55

TMA

12

Use the find and replace feature to find specific text and replace that text with new text.

L2, Page 30

TMA

Instructional Objective

0201.12 Work with multiple page documents.

Standard Reference
1.1a, 1.1b, 1.2a, 1.2b, 3.1a

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Demonstrate the use of page breaks.

Microsoft Office 2003 Introductory Course L7, Page 131

TMA, TO

02

Demonstrate the use of section breaks.

L7, Page 137

TMA, TO

03

Create headers and footers within a document.

L7, Page 133

TMA, TO

04

Insert page numbers within a document.

L7, Page 134

TMA, TO

05

Create a document with footnotes.

TMA, TO

06

Create a document with endnotes.

TMA, TO

07

Insert page numbers within a document and modify their placement and format.

L7, Page 133

TMA, TO

08

Demonstrate moving text from one page to another.

L2, Page 28

TMA, TO

09

Demonstrate how to display text in full screen view.

L1, Page 11

TMA, TO

Instructional Objective

0201.13 Word graphics.

Standard Reference
1.1a, 1.1b, 1.2a, 1.2b, 3.1a

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Import a clip art image into a document.

Microsoft Office 2003 Introductory Course L6, Page 108

TMA

02

Resize a clip art image.

L6, Page 109

TMA

03

Create a text box and add text.

PP L3, Page 83

TMA

04

Insert a picture from a file.

TMA

05

Create a variety of drawing objects using the icons on the drawing toolbar.

L6, Page 114

TMA

06

Create an autoshape using the icons on the drawing toolbar.

PP L3, Page73

TMA

07

Enhance drawing objects by add text, color, and other special features.

L6, Page 114

TMA

08

Create a WordArt object and format.

TMA

09

Enhance text by using the drop caps feature.

TMA

10

Create and edit lines by using the line tool on the drawing toolbar.

L6, Page 114

TMA

11

Create a newsletter.

L6, Page 125

TMA

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Unit 6

Internet Research

5 - 10 days

Instructional Objective

0201.14 Understand the structure of the Internet and the WWW

Standard Reference
1.1a, 1.1b, 1.1c, 1.2a, 2.1a

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Identify and describe the components that make up the Internet.

Check with school librarian for videos or other resources.
Online resource available June 2003:
www.boisepubliclibrary.org/
Teens/tn_computers.shtml
www.schoolnet.ca/
aboriginal/lessons/index-e.html
www.northernwebs.com/bc/
or search for other online resources

TMA

02

Identify and describe the components that make up the WWW.

www.boisepubliclibrary.org/
Teens/tn_computers.shtml
www.learnthenet.com/english/index.html
or search for other online resources

TMA

03

Explain the operation of networks, Internet Service Providers, Browsers, and Search Engines.

www.boisepubliclibrary.org/
Teens/tn_computers.shtml
www.northernwebs.com/bc/
or search for other online resources

TMA

Instructional Objective

0201.15 Use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Standard Reference
5.1a, 5.2a

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Locate information from electronic resources: these may include but not limited to online resources, CD-rom reference sources, and electronic card catalogs.

Check with school librarian

TMA, TO

02

Use different search engines efficiently and effectively to locate relevant information comparing and contrasting their search strategies.

www.boisepubliclibrary.org/
Teens/tn_computers.shtml

TMA, TO

03

Construct keyword searches including Boolean logic using "and, or, and not" in searches.

www.boisepubliclibrary.org/
Teens/tn_computers.shtml

TMA, TO

04

Use criteria to evaluate the source of information for accuracy, currency, relevancy, appropriateness, and bias.

www.uis.edu/~schroede/valid.htm
www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/
Guides/Internet/Evaluate.html
www.lesley.edu/library/guides/
research/evaluating_web.html

TMA

05

Using proper format developed by the District, cite the source of information identifying the author, copyright date, publisher from an Internet resource.

See school librarian or school library website

TMA, TO

06

Gather and organize information by copying and pasting information into an original word processing document

TO

Instructional Objective

0201.16 Use technology tools to process data and report results.

Standard Reference
2.2a, 2.2b, 2.2c, 3.1b, 3.1c, 4.1b, 5.1a, 5.2a

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Use information gathered from Internet research to produce a report, an essay, or a PowerPoint presentation.

See Language Arts Department resource Write 2000 for help in writing reports or essays.
Online help for reports:
www.ipl.org/div/teen/aplus/

TMA

02

Demonstrate ethical Internet usage by exhibiting respect for others by not plagiarizing another’s work.

District’s website: Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines For Students under Web Publishing Procedures and Guidelines
Also available online from US Copyright Office

TO

03

Present product of your research to an audience.

Word document
PowerPoint Presentation

TMA, TO

04

Using proper format developed by the District, cite the source of information identifying the author, copyright date, publisher from Internet resources.

See school librarian or school library website

TMA

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Unit 7

Microsoft Word

5 - 10 days

Instructional Objective

0201.17 Create, Save, and Print a Presentation

Standard Reference
1.1a, 1.1b, 1.1c, 1.2a, 3.1c, 4.1b

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Create a blank presentation, select a slide layout, and add text to the placeholders.

Microsoft Office 2003 Introductory Course
L2, Page 21-22

TMA

02

Add slides to a presentation.

L2, Page 29, 43

TMA

03

Save a presentation to a disk or to the server.

L1, Page 7-8

TMA

04

Print a presentation using slides and handout options.

L1,2, Page 15, 37

TMA

05

Open an existing presentation and show the various slide views: slide, outline, note pages, slide show, and slide sorter.

L1, Page 8, 11

TO

06

Demonstrate how to navigate from slide to slide within a presentation.

L1, Page 7

TO

07

Demonstrate how to change slide layout and apply a template.

L2, Page 25-26

TO

08

Demonstrate how to move, copy, duplicate, and delete slides.

L1, Page 11-12

TMA

Instructional Objective

0201.18 Enhance slides and work with text and objects.

Standard Reference
1.1a, 1.2a, 2.2b, 2.2c, 5.1a, 6.1a

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Enhance the appearance of text on a slide by changing the font style, size, case, and alignment.

Microsoft Office 2003 Introductory Course
L2, Page 34 - 36

TMA

02

Demonstrate how to change a slide’s color scheme.

L2, Page 33

TMA

03

Demonstrate how to copy text formatting by using Format Painter.

L4, Page 115, 116

TMA

04

Demonstrate how to move and size placeholders.

L2, Page 45

TMA

05

Demonstrate how to move and copy text.

L4, Page 131

TMA

06

Demonstrate paragraph formatting by increasing and decreasing paragraph spacing.

L5,6, Page 80,82,83,86,96,98,107,125

TMA

07

Demonstrate how to place items such as slide numbers, date, time, and footers using slide and title master.

L3, Page 95-96

TMA

08

Demonstrate how to add graphics, format text, and format bullets using slide and title master.

L2, Page 29-31

TMA

09

Demonstrate how to work with graphic images using the drawing objects.

L2, Page 33

TMA

10

Demonstrate how to group, ungroup, and layer drawing objects.

L3, Page 76, 88

TMA

11

Create a chart, table, and an organization chart slide.

L3, Page 61-73

TMA

Instructional Objective

0201.19 Work with slide shows.

Standard Reference
1.1a, 1.1b, 1.2a, 3.1c, 4.1b

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Create a slide show from a presentation adding transitions, animation effects, sounds, and timings.

Microsoft Office 2003 Introductory Course
L4, Page 120 - 124

TMA

02

Create a continuously running slide show.

L2, Page 50 - 55

TMA

Instructional Objective

0201.20 Slide Construction and Design Theory

Standard Reference
1.1a, 1.1b, 1.2a, 3.1c, 4.1b

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Create a storyboard in order to design a slide show.

Microsoft Office 2003 Introductory Course

TMA

02

Practice creating slides in outline view.

L1-2, Page 34 - 35

TMA