Purpose
Computer Studies is designed to prepare students to use computers, technology and digital information to become literate, effective, life-long learners. The skills taught in this course provide the foundation for student success in junior high school, high school, university and career.
Assessment
Typing
*assessed as wpm out of 50 |
10%
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Tutorials
*assessed by level of completion |
20%
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Projects
*assessed as per rubrics |
30%
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Assignments
*assessed by level of completion |
20%
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Work Habits
*assessed by rubric |
20%
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Topics (found at mcscomputers.yolasite.com)
Computers 1
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Computers 2
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft Word I
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Microsoft Word II
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WebPage Design I
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Microsoft Publisher
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Google SketchUp
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WebPage Design II
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Microsoft Paint
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Animation
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Game Maker
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Windows MovieMaker
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Responsibilities
Computers 1&2 requires students to access the internet. Students must have an e-mail account (which is provided through Edmonton Public Schools). They must also sign up to the online web site builder ‘Yola’ (www.yola.com). When using the internet, e-mail, off-line applications or web-based applications it is the student’s responsibility to uphold the school rules:
- Respect others
- Respect yourself
- Respect the school’s property
- Honor God
