This one semester course is designed to advance the students knowledge of the computer and its' uses well enough to be able to solve problems which occur throughout their daily lives.  The students will learn that the computer is more than just a machine which sits on their table.  It will be used to extract information from the Internet that is in place and be incorporated into their everyday class activities.   By developing a good understanding of data manipulation, the student level of confidence will be raised to the point where they will be well prepared to enter the job market when they leave Cheyenne-Eagle Butte High School.

Guaranteed Graduate Outcomes:

• The students will be able to optimize the Windows XP Professional operating system and it's functions.
  
• The students will be able to manipulate, copy, delete, and import files from other disks and media.
  
• The students will be able to understand and implement the concepts of advanced word processing utilizing the new, powerful Microsoft Office 2007 program which includes Microsoft Word 2007 (word processing), Excel 2007 (spreadsheets), Access 2007 (database), PowerPoint 2007 (presentation software), Publisher 2007 (desktop publishing), and continual use of FrontPage 2002 (web page making software). 
  
• The students will be able to manipulate pictures (scanned/digital cameras) using a photo enhancing program (s)-Adobe Photoshop Elements and Digital Photo Image to insert to any of the application programs
  
• The students will be able to correspond back and forth via e-mail and will also learn how to exchange documents/pictures via an attachment.
  
• The students will be able to manipulate digital data using a digital camera and flatbed scanner.
  
• The students will be able to create their own home page using Microsoft FrontPage 2002 which will be posted on the school's web page.
   
• Pinnacle Studio 9 Video editing software will also be used in conjunction with a Digital Video Camcorder to make short video projects such as commercials, interviews or music videos.
  

Objectives:

Examine the computer (and Internet) as information generating tools.
Investigate careers which involve advanced knowledge of computers
Demonstrate input devices (digital camera, flatbed scanner & Internet)
Create data files using Word 2007-Access 2007-Excel 2007 and integrate them
Create a presentation using PowerPoint software
Create posters/multi-page documents using Microsoft Publisher 2007 program
Create, analyze, download, and implement graphics
Create a personal web page to be uploaded to the school's web page
Edit existing web pages on the school's web page
Plan, create, and edit video segments using Pinnacle Studio 9 software

Materials:

South-Western Publishing Typing Books (old books used with Microsoft Word)
101 Advanced Spreadsheets
Computer Concepts with Microcomputer Applications (database)
South-Western Publishing Office 2000 - Introductory Concepts & Techniques workbook
Handouts

Methods of Measurement:

Worksheets
Individual Assignments
Web page creation
PowerPoint Presentation
Video Projects

Grading Scale:

90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
60-69 = D
59 Below = F

Required Materials