2011

Basic Computer Literacy Course Syllabus

ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM Asuncion ALS CLC Asuncion, Davao del Norte 8102

Copyright 2011 by AREN M. ROFEROS arenmroferos@gmail.com

ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM

Asuncion ALS CLC Asuncion, Davao del Norte, 8102

Course Syllabus
Program: Basic Computer Literacy
Instructor: Aren M. Roferos Phone: +639995295633 Email: arenmroferos@gmail.com Prerequisite: Keyboarding or 8th Grade test equivalent Textbooks: DigiTools: Technology Application Tools, Thomson 2006, ISBN 0538441968 Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Windows Vista Edition, Thomson 2008, ISBN 9781423912316

Course Content
This course is designed for students who have some knowledge of the computer and how it works. Every student will be provided with an equal opportunity to learn and be successful in this course. Assessment will be performed through a skills assessment manager, SAM, which is a computerized skills test along with written exams. Technology utilized: personal desktop computer, Microsoft Office 2007, speech microphones, headsets.

Course Objectives / Units of Study

History of Computer Know the evolution of computers, how they were formed and manipulated; Kinds of Computer Identify the different kind of computers; Microcomputers Identify the parts and explain how one works; Overview of Operating Systems Explain the purpose and function of an OS; Purchasing a Computer Compare and contrast different models of microcomputers, understand how to purchase a computer, and develop a proposal explaining the differences amongst what is available on the market today; Microsoft Office 2007 Produce professional documents, spreadsheets, and charts; Microsoft Office Word 2007 Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Internet Understand its history, perform basic search techniques, and show an understanding of HTML language through the creation of a simple webpage. ProShow Producer Make a professional slide presentation for pictures, documents and Page | 2 other objects.
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Attendance Expectations
Consistent attendance is important for student success. If students are sick or absent, THE STUDENT is responsible for completing any missed work. Skyward online grading is usedthe student is expected to visit the course page daily and make sure all work has been submitted and entered correctly into the gradebook. Students are responsible for coming in before and/or after school to catch up with assignments that may have been missed. It is expected that homework assignments be completed on time. Any work submitted after the deadline will be considered late and will be given half credit (50%). Should you have an excused (verified) absence, you will have two days from the day you return to complete and hand in work that was missed due to the absence.

Points Distribution
GRADING AREA DESCRIPTION % OF GRADE GRADING SCALE Assessments Exams, Projects Daily Work Assignments Participation Professionalism Points 75% 15% 10% A 90% 100% B 80% 89% C 70% 79% D 60% 69%

NOTE: SYLLABUS &SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Classroom Expectations
Students should be familiar with the behavior guidelines listed in the Wayzata High School student handbook. Students are expected to: Put forth their best effort each and every class period Come to class prepared to learn Be cooperative with their peers & treat others with respect Participate in class discussions Turn in work on time Sign and abide by the Rules and Regulations of the school Refrain from having food, beverage, cell phones, and personal MP3 playing devices in the classroom Students are responsible for their assigned workstation (computer, monitor, keyboard, etc.) and should inform the instructor if there are any problems or if any damage is noticed. Students will be given one bathroom pass per term to be used upon their discretion.

Professionalism Points
A portion of the students grade (10%) will include professionalism. The 4 Ps of classroom success: (1) Be Prompt, (2) Be Prepared, (3) Be Productive, (4) Be Polite
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Professionalism includes, but is not limited to: the 4 Ps of classroom success, abiding by the above stated classroom expectations, putting forth a positive attitude on a daily basis, respecting the instructor/facilitator and other sessionmates, staying ontask, and abiding by the ALS CLC rules. Excessive web browsing is considered as VIOLATION of the ALS CLC rules, and the students professionalism points grade will reflect this if it becomes a problem. Online gaming will not be tolerated and will result in immediate disciplinary action without prior warning.

Tentative Schedule
Week 1 Week 2 - 3 Week 4 - 6 Week 7 Week 8 18 Explaining Computer Laboratory Rules and Regulations, Syllabus Introductions, History of Computers Kinds of Computer, Knowing and Identifying the Parts of Computer Digital Communication Tools:, Overview of the Microcomputer, Microsoft Windows XP & Windows VISTA, Building a Computer & whats inside Introduction to Microsoft Office 2007, Other Office Tools and Applications Editing a Word Document, Making Word Exercises & Formatting Creating a Research Paper, Creating a Cover Letter & Resume (as business letter making)

Week 19 29 Microsoft Office Excel 2007: Creating a Worksheet, Formulas, Charts, Graphs, Functions, & Formatting Week 30 33 ProShow Producer: Creating and Editing a Presentation Week 30 33 The Web: Internet & Intranet Basics Navigation, Surfing, Researching, E-mails, Social Networking (limited) and Downloading Files Week 34 Week 35 Week 36 Week 37 Week 38 Week 39 Using your Online Account Properly & Safely (Dos and Donts) Catchup (all assignments and exercises due); course/instructor evaluations Exam: All About Computers Exam: Microsoft Office Word 2007, Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Exam: ProShow Producer LAST DAY

NOTE: SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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