Computer Applications

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.