Poyen School
Poyen School Curriculum K - 12 2007-2008

Vocational Education - Computer Technology: Introduction

Computer Technology: Introduction

Computer Technology: Introduction is a one semester course designed to prepare students with an introduction to business applications, which are necessary to live and work in a technological society. Emphasis is given to hardware, concepts, and business uses of applications. The business application covered are word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, integrated software, electronic mail, management support software, and image processing,


Computer Literacy

    Computer and society uses
The learner will be able to 1.1.1 Discuss impact of computer technology on society.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Computer and its uses in today's society Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 16 page 378 [Textbook].  
  
    Technological tools
The learner will be able to 1.1.2 Identify technological tools for solving problems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Computer and its uses in today's society Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 16 Page 392 [Textbook].  
  
    Evolution of computers
The learner will be able to 1.1.3 Create a timeline showing evolution of computers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Computer and its uses in today's society Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 1 page 7 [Textbook].  
  
    Computer categories
The learner will be able to 1.1.4 Compare categories of computers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Computer and its uses in today's society Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 1 page 9 [Textbook].  
  
    RAM
The learner will be able to 1.2.1 Define RAM.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
RAM and ROM Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 3 page 55 [Textbook].  
  
    ROM
The learner will be able to 1.2.2 Define ROM.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
RAM and ROM Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 3 page 57 [Textbook].  
  
    Computer Careers
The learner will be able to 1.3.1 Investigate computer careers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
career opportunities involving computers Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 16 page 377 [Textbook].  
  
    Computers in future careers
The learner will be able to 1.3.2 Analyze impact of computer in future careers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
career opportunities involving computers Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 16 page 377 [Textbook].  
  
    Computer crime
The learner will be able to 1.4.1 Investigate computer crime.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Computer Ethics Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 16 page 393 [Textbook].  
  
    Computer Viruses
The learner will be able to 1.4.2 Investigate computer viruses.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Computer Ethics Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 16 page 394 [Textbook].  
  
    Privacy invasions
The learner will be able to 1.4.3 Discuss computers and privacy invasion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Computer Ethics Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 16 page 396 [Textbook].  
  
    Security measures
The learner will be able to 1.4.4 Identify security measures.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Computer Ethics Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 16 page 395 [Textbook].  
  
    Software piracy
The learner will be able to 1.4.5 Explain software piracy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Computer Ethics Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 16 page 395 [Textbook].  
  
    Legal issues
The learner will be able to 1.4.6 Discuss computer-related legal issues.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Computer Ethics Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 16 page 396 [Textbook].  
  
    Parts and components of a computer
The learner will be able to 1.5.1 List the parts and components of a computer system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Computer components Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 3 page 51 [Textbook].  
  
    Locate the motherboard
The learner will be able to 1.5.2 Locate the motherboard with the CPU, memory, power supply, expansion slots, ports, and drives.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Computer components Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 3 page 53 [Textbook].  
  
    care for diskettes
The learner will be able to 1.6.1 Describe appropriate ways to care for diskettes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Care and handling of diskettes Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 5 page 94 [Textbook].  
  
    Handle diskettes
The learner will be able to 1.6.2 Describe appropriate ways to handle diskettes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Care and handling of diskettes Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 5 page 97 [Textbook].  
  
    powering up and powering down
The learner will be able to 1.7.1 Perform procedures for "powering up" and "powering down" a computer.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Powering up and Powering down Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 6 page 125 [Textbook].  
  
    Input devices
The learner will be able to 1.8.1 Identify input devices.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Output/Input devices Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 5 page 84 [Textbook].  
  
    Output devices
The learner will be able to 1.8.2 Identify output devices.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Output/Input devices Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 5 page 89 [Textbook].  
  
    Bits vs. Bytes
The learner will be able to 1.9.1 Describe bits vs. bytes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Data represented in a computer Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 3 page 58 [Textbook].  
  
    Binary number system
The learner will be able to 1.9.2 Describe binary number system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Data represented in a computer Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 3 page 59 [Textbook].  
  

Computer Software

    Examples of system software
The learner will be able to 2.1.1 Cite examples of system software.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Operating System Software Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 6 page 118 [Textbook].  
  
    Application software
The learner will be able to 2.2.1 Cite examples of applications software.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Application Software Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 6 page 118 [Textbook].  
  
    Utility Software
The learner will be able to 2.3.1 Cite examples of utility software.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
utility software Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 6 page 119 [Textbook].  
  
    Uses of utility software
The learner will be able to 2.3.2 Describe uses of various types of utility software.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
utility software Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 6 page 119 [Textbook].  
  

Word Processing/Desktop Publishing

    Word Processing
The learner will be able to 3.1.1 Define Word Processing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Word Processing Software Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 7 page 142 [Textbook].  
  
    Word Processing window
The learner will be able to 3.1.2 Label parts of word processing window.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Word Processing Software Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 7 page 143 [Textbook].  
  
    Create and Save a document/file
The learner will be able to 3.2.1 Create and save a document/file.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Uses of Word Processing Programs Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 7 page 142 [Textbook].  
  
    Retrieve, proofread, edit documents
The learner will be able to 3.2.2 Retrieve, proofread, edit , and print documents.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Uses of Word Processing Programs Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 7 page 154 [Textbook].  
  
    Creating word processing document
The learner will be able to 3.2.3 Create a word processing document incorporating a graphic.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Uses of Word Processing Programs Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 7 page 167 [Textbook].  
  
    Traditional vs. desktop publishing
The learner will be able to 3.3.1 Compare traditional publishing to desktop publishing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Desktop publishing layout and design Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 14 page 326 [Textbook].  
  
    Layout design
The learner will be able to 3.3.2 Describe layout design.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Desktop publishing layout and design Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 14 page 329 [Textbook].  
  
    Apply basic graphic and text features
The learner will be able to 3.4.1 Apply basic graphic and text features to create a publication.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Common features in Desktop Publishing Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 14 page 334 [Textbook].  
  
    Retrieve, edit, and print a publication
The learner will be able to 3.4.2 Retrieve, edit, format, and print a desktop publication.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Common features in Desktop Publishing Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 14 page 334 [Textbook].  
  
    Create a Desktop Publication
The learner will be able to 3.4.3 Create a desktop publication incorporating graphics, text, color, and lines.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Common features in Desktop Publishing Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 14 page 334 [Textbook].  
  

Presentation Graphics

    Advantages of using visuals
The learner will be able to 4.1.1 List the advantages of using visuals in a presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Presentation graphic software Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 10 page 234 [Textbook].  
  
    Environments for graphic presentations
The learner will be able to 4.1.2 List environments for graphic presentations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Presentation graphic software Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 10 page 247 [Textbook].  
  
    Create an electronic presentation
The learner will be able to 4.2.1 Create an electronic presentation using available software.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Effective presentations Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 10 page 239 [Textbook].  
  
    Presentation to peers
The learner will be able to 4.2.2 Display/explain presentation to peers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Effective presentations Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 10 page 240 [Textbook].  Worksheet created by teacher
  
    Critique presentations
The learner will be able to 4.2.3 Critique presentations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Effective presentations Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Instructional Handouts, Worksheet and Rubric [Teaching Strategies].  
  

Spreadsheets

    Spreadsheets
The learner will be able to 5.1.1 Define spreadsheets.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Spreadsheets Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 8 page 180 [Textbook].  
  
    Spreadsheet window
The learner will be able to 5.1.2 Label parts of a spreadsheet window.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Spreadsheets Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 8 page 181 [Textbook].  
  
    Spreadsheet features and functions
The learner will be able to 5.2.1 Apply basic spreadsheet features and functions to produce a document.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
spreadsheet functions Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 8 page 183 [Textbook].  
  
    Create and save a spreadsheet document
The learner will be able to 5.2.2 Create and save a spreadsheet document.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
spreadsheet functions Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 8 page 183 [Textbook].  
  
    Retrieve, edit, and print a spreadsheet
The learner will be able to 5.2.3 Retrieve, edit, format, and print a spreadsheet document.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
spreadsheet functions Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 8 page 183 [Textbook].  
  

Database

    Database
The learner will be able to 6.1.1 Define Database.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Databases Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 9 page 205 [Textbook].  
  
    Database window
The learner will be able to 6.1.2 Label parts of database window.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Databases Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 9 page 206 [Textbook].  
  
    Produce simple record
The learner will be able to 6.2.1 Apply basic database features to produce simple records.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Database functions Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 9 page 210 [Textbook].  
  
    Create and save a database
The learner will be able to 6.2.2 Create and save a database file.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Database functions Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 9 page 211 [Textbook].  
  
    Records into a table
The learner will be able to 6.2.3 Enter records into a table.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Database functions Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 9 page 214 [Textbook].  
  
    Sort and display data
The learner will be able to 6.2.4 Sort and display specific data.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Database functions Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 9 page 214 [Textbook].  
  

Internet

    Connect to the Internet
The learner will be able to 7.1.1 List ways to connect to the Internet.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Internet, WWW, e-mail and uses Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 2 page 27 [Textbook].  
  
    Uses of Internet
The learner will be able to 7.1.2 Describe common uses of Internet.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Internet, WWW, e-mail and uses Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 12 page 290 [Textbook].  
  
    Copy and save from Internet
The learner will be able to 7.1.3 Copy and save, text, web pages, and images from the Internet.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Internet, WWW, e-mail and uses Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 2 page 43 [Textbook].  
  
    Evaluate web sites
The learner will be able to 7.1.4 Evaluate Web sites.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Internet, WWW, e-mail and uses Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 13 page 313 [Textbook].  
  
    Computer network
The learner will be able to 7.1.5 Label a diagram of a computer network.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Internet, WWW, e-mail and uses Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 5 page 105 [Textbook].  
  
    Internet connections
The learner will be able to 7.1.6 Discuss connection between Internet, World Wide Web, and e-mail.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Internet, WWW, e-mail and uses Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 2 page 24 [Textbook].  
  
    Internet Service Providers
The learner will be able to 7.2.1 Cite examples of Internet Service Providers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Role of Internet Service Providers Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 2 page 28 [Textbook].  
  
    Services/benefits of ISP
The learner will be able to 7.2.2 List services/benefits of using ISP.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Role of Internet Service Providers Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 2 page 28 [Textbook].  
  
    Address and menu bar options
The learner will be able to 7.3.1 Demonstrate address and menu bar options on your browser software program.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Browser Programs Master 1.0 Arkansas Department of Workforce Education 2002
Instructional Resources
- Computer Concepts Basics, Thomson, Second Edition, Lesson 2 page 30 [Textbook].