Computer Applications

PASS-OBJECTIVES

• Demonstrate proper care and use of hardware and software. Follow verbal and computer-given directions using instructional software. Become familiar with the keyboard functions and general keyboarding skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the ability to create, format, edit, save, retrieve, and print documents using the basic functions of a word processor.
• Develop problem-solving skills through the use of the computer software and telecommunications.
• Demonstrate the usage of a wide variety of application software. Demonstrate decision-making skills utilizing legal and ethical principles with the use of computers.
• Describe the role technology plays in society and in employment trends. Use the computer as a communication tool.

PASS-OBJECTIVES INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

• Demonstrate the usage of a wide variety of application software. Demonstrate appropriate keyboarding.
• Use computer-based technologies and/or telecommunications to assess, synthesize and utilize information. Demonstrate skills in using productivity tools in problem-solving applications.
• Operate a computer system in order to use software successfully. Investigate the growth and development of technology in career areas.
• Describe legal and ethical issues related to computers and telecommunications including, but not limited to such areas as computer copyright material, fair usage, privacy, security and computer viruses.
• Demonstrate skills in using productivity tools in problem-solving applications.

PASS-OBJECTIVES ADVANCED LEVEL

• Demonstrate skill in using technology for educational and personal use, including, but not limited to word processing, database, spreadsheet and/or print/graphic utilities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of computer usage for problem solving, data collection, information management, map skills, communications, presentations, and/or decision-making utilizing legal and ethical principles.
• Use computer-based resources and/or telecommunications to gather, synthesize and apply information into all curriculum areas.
• Operate a computer system in order to use software efficiently and effectively.

Computer Applications class has been working in Corel Office Suite. A variety of software applications will be experienced dealing with wordprocessing and desktop editing. To introduce students to the application, "reproduction" files are used. Students create a likeness of the file and make modifications when appropriate. The first grading period students have experienced graphics, tables, drop caps, columns, use of color, tabs, watermarks and screens shots to create a variety of documents as shown in the following pictures.

The Computer Application classes hosted guests from Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) on Friday. Mr. Gary Dominguez, Ms. Akram Taghavi-Burris, Mr. Tom Ashby and Ms. Christy Rogers from OCCC presented information to the classes regarding Technology classes our students could enroll in at OCCC.

Classes such as Computer-Aided Design, Multimedia Emphasis, Web Animation, 3D Rendering & Design Visualization and many more. The students were treated to an overall view of the Technology department from our guests. Mr. Gary Dominguez walked the students through a sample lesson from his 3D class, creating an object from a box and using the software to manipulate the box into a jet-powered bird. He then explained the printing process that produced a 3D object rather than a flat piece of paper.

We would like to thank OCCC for allowing our guests to come to BCHS.