Practical Arts |
High School
Course Information
Computer Applications
Through hands on exploration and project-based approach, you will continue to stand out in digital productivity. Colleges and the workplace require skill in Microsoft Office. By using advanced techniques in Microsoft Office, you will create an electronic portfolio and complete the course with the opportunity to earn the Microsoft Office Specialist industry-recognized certification.
Subject: | Practical Arts |
State Number: | 34352 |
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Units 1-3: Microsoft Word
- MIG 1 – Demonstrate basic computer operations.
- 1.1 – Use system tools (e.g., defragment, disk clean-up)
- 1.2 – Identify file formats and extensions
- 1.3 – Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance
- 1.4 – Demonstrate input of data from various sources (e.g., Web, scanner, digital camera)
- 1.5 – Identify hardware and software specifications to purchase a computer (e.g., RAM, processor, hard drive, software, and price)
- 1.6 – Save files to various storage devices (e.g., CDs, USB, hard drive, DVD)
- 1.7 – Determine appropriate software applications for tasks
- MIG 2 – Create and manage business documents using word processing applications
- 2.1 – Create and format business documents (e.g., letters, memos, outlines, newsletters, and reports)
- 2.2 – Set printer specifications
- 2.3 – Create mail-merge documents
- 2.4 – Prepare envelopes and labels
- 2.5 – Create documents using templates
- 2.6 – Illustrate the use of enhancement features (e.g., borders, lines, shading, bold, bullets)
- 2.7 – Demonstrate use of automatic features (e.g., AutoCorrect, spell-check, thesaurus)
- 2.8 – Manipulate the features of word processing software to enhance documents (e.g., headers, footers, tabs)
- 2.9 – Create hyperlinks within document
- MIG 5 – Demonstrate proper business and personal use of the internet.
- 5.1 – Demonstrate correct use of Internet terminology
- 5.2 – Demonstrate principal usages of online communication (e.g., upload, download, attaching files)
- 5.3 – Demonstrate principal usages of the Internet (e.g., search, locating URLs)
- 5.4 – Identify copyright principles (e.g., public domain, copy protection, licensing)
- 5.5 – Employ proper online etiquette
- 5.6 – Utilize browser tools (e.g., favorites, shortcuts, homepage, cookies, history)
- 5.7 – Utilize online productivity tools (e.g., cloud computing, Web 2.0, Google docs)
- 5.8 – Evaluate Internet resources
- MIG 6 – Demonstrate workplace readiness.
- 6.1 – Exhibit leadership skills through a student Organization (e.g., FBLA, PBL)
- 6.2 – Demonstrate ethical behavior when creating business documents
- 6.3 – Identify career/self employment opportunities
- 6.4 – Create a resume highlighting computer application skills.
- 6.5 – Select sample projects to show application concepts mastered
- 6.6 – Arrange a selection of sample projects into professional presentation.
Units 4-5: Microsoft Excel
- MIG 1 – Demonstrate basic computer operations.
- 1.1 – Use system tools (e.g., defragment, disk clean-up)
- 1.2 – Identify file formats and extensions
- 1.3 – Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance
- 1.4 – Demonstrate input of data from various sources (e.g., Web, scanner, digital camera)
- 1.5 – Identify hardware and software specifications to purchase a computer (e.g., RAM, processor, hard drive, software, and price)
- 1.6 – Save files to various storage devices (e.g., CDs, USB, hard drive, DVD)
- 1.7 – Determine appropriate software applications for tasks
- MIG 3 – Create and manage business documents using spreadsheet applications
- 3.1 – Demonstrate correct use of spreadsheet terminology
- 3.2 – Create, design, and edit spreadsheets
- 3.3 – Create basic formulas with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- 3.4 – Format cell, column, and row contents (e.g., font, color, alignment, shading, decimal)
- 3.5 – Format columns and rows
- 3.6 – Use basic functions/formulas (e.g., auto sum, average, IF)
- 3.7 – Create, format, and edit charts and graphs
- 3.8 – Interpret and organize spreadsheet data (e.g., sort and filter)
- 3.9 – Set print specifications for formulas, graphs, worksheets, etc.
- 3.10 – Integrate spreadsheets in other applications
- MIG 6 – Demonstrate workplace readiness.
- 6.1 – Exhibit leadership skills through a student Organization (e.g., FBLA, PBL)
- 6.2 – Demonstrate ethical behavior when creating business documents
- 6.3 – Identify career/self employment opportunities
- 6.4 – Create a resume highlighting computer application skills.
- 6.5 – Select sample projects to show application concepts mastered
- 6.6 – Arrange a selection of sample projects into professional presentation.