MDQ Computer Lab Syllabus 2013-2014 Grades 6 to 8

Month Sept. UNIT Introduction, Review LESSON

1. Introduction/Lab Rules 2. Review of Desktop/Windows Basics (files, saving) 3. Input/Output, Peripheral Devices 4. Basic Troubleshooting 1. Importance of Technology 2. New Inventions 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
1. 2. 3.

Sept. October

Technology in Society The Internet & Networks Digital Citizenship

October

NovemberDecember January to March

Keyboarding 1 Applications

April May Throughout year

Keyboarding 2 Programming Basics Online Activities, Software

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

How the Internet works History of the Internet, Parts World Wide Web Online Fieldtrip Responsible use of technology Internet safety and Netiquette Consequences of improper use Contract for kids & parents Digital Citizenship Group Project Keyboarding Technique Keyboarding Practice Keyboarding Assessment Word Processing Spreadsheets Windows Paint/Graphics software Office Publisher Databases Internet Research Project Keyboarding Practice Keyboarding Assessment Introduction to Programming HTML basics, Creating a Website Java Introduction www.khanacademy.org www.studyisland.com www.ck12.org Virtual Fieldtrips- Skype Online Drives (Google, Skydrive) Google Earth

**Syllabus follows the guidelines provided by ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) and addresses the standards of the NETS-S (National Educational Technology Standards for Students).