Computer Instruction

Computer Education, Grade 6

Instructor: S. Lynch
Years of Teaching: 25 Years

Certifications:
Middle School Principal/Asst. Principal
K-12, Instructional Technology
K-8, All Subjects


Program Description:

Program Duration: Trimester/ 60 Days
5 Days/Week/43 Min. /Day

The 6th grade computer curriculum follows the Massachusetts Recommended Pre-K-12 Instructional Technology Standards, the International Society for Technology in Education and the National Education Technology benchmarks.

The primary focus of instruction is the use of productivity tools to support a student’s education. Students explore and develop beginning, intermediate and advanced computer application skills found in a word processor, graphic programs such as Power Point and the Internet. Concepts pertaining to data base and spreadsheets will be introduced and developed in the 7th and 8th grade. Students will use these productivity tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity through school projects designed to complement the existing 6th grade curriculum as well as assist with MCAS preparation. Students will also continue to develop proficient keyboarding skills and explore award-winning educational software.

Massachusetts Technology Standards Available: www.doe.mass.edu/edtech/standards

Productivity Software: Microsoft Office, 2007

OP: Microsoft Windows Vista TM Business
Hardware: Dell Optiplex 360


Processor Pentium (R) Dual-Core CPU E5200 @ 2.50 GHz 2.49GHz
Memory (RAM) 2.0 GB
System Type 32-bit Operating System




Lab Assignments: School Related/Real World Problems
Evaluation: Lab assignments

Access/Lab Work: www.znail.com (Need Student Username and Password)