Thank you, thank you for all of you who came to the St. Charles Borromeo Academy Bookfair
at Bookstar on Saturday!
We appreciate your support!       Plase vote for our school grant onww  COMPUTER LITERACY COURSE CONTENT Each grade level contains elements of the following topics in computer literacy: 1. Computer operations 2. Computer applications 3. Historical perspective 4. Hands-on experience 5. Ethics 6. Catholic Teachings 7. Social justice Practices The computer is a tool used in the acquisition of knowledge. The focus of a computer literacy program involves the understanding of technology as a support system which is used to process information. At each school site, the sophistication and availability of the technological devices may vary widely. A study of the use of tech-nological resources is a relevant topic whether they are on site or available for use in the home, office, or public sector (library, etc.). KINDERGARTEN • learn simple commands for operation of computer • interact with appropriate drill and practice software • use correct terminology • demonstrate proper care of equipment FIRST GRADE • demonstrate ability to operate computer, properly care for equipment • explain use of computer, ways technology helps us • use a variety of software applications appropriate to subject matter • practice beginning keyboarding skills SECOND GRADE • demonstrate ability to operate computer, properly care for equipment • recognize impact of technology on life • use a variety of software applications appropriate to subject matter • continue keyboarding skills • discuss ethical issues of computer use • begin word processing THIRD GRADE • continue to demonstrate ability to operate and care for computer • recognize and use correct terminology • explore computer use in daily life and business • discuss ethical issues • continue keyboarding skills and word processing FOURTH GRADE • recognize direct and personal impact of technology on human life • appreciate computer as a tool in use of information • interact with a variety of appropriate applications software • review operations procedures and care of hardware with emphasis on correct use of terminology and understanding of ethical issues • continue keyboarding skills and word processing FIFTH, SIXTH, SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES • recognize relationship and interaction between people, technology and the environment • investigate the historical background of technology • select and use from available technological resources (computer, calculator, telecommunications, video, audio equipment) • read to acquire and use information from a variety of sources • review operations and correct terminology associated with computers/software • demonstrate understanding of ethical issues in use of technology • continue to use word processing to write, edit and print documents • continue to polish keyboarding skills • interact with available applications software and hardware • use technological devices to access information |
Mrs. Abell |
