Information technology is the use of tools and electronic devices that allow us to create, explore, transform, and express information. The information technology curriculum has been to ensure that students know how to use computers and gain the technological literacy demanded in the workplace.

1. Keyboarding

Students will be able to enter information accurately using correct keyboarding techniques e.g. Home-row finger placement, reaches, correct posture, eyes-on-copy. Students will practice skills using All The Right Type and keep accurate records. Students should try to achieve a speed of 25 WPM by the end of grade 7.

2. Technology and Ethics

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the ethical use of information. Copyright, plagiarism and Network security will be discussed. Students will understand these terms and their implications both at school and in the community.

3. CNB Network

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the computer system used in CNB. Students will organize their personal storage area with named folders.

4. Programs/Applications

Students will be able to use a variety of program applications to store, capture, organize and present information.

Microsoft Office- Word Processing includes using footers, headers, indent, spacing, fonts, font styles, tabs, justify options, spell check, copy-paste, incorporating graphics/photographs, use draw tools/tables. Publisher - advertisements, newspaper articles, graphic

Netscape/ Internet Explorer – use web browsers to search for and access information, capture and store information from the internet, scavenger hunts, familiar with internet language (eg. http, URL, Html), awareness of safety issues when using the internet.

Net Vista – E-mail – students have an e-mail account on the school server. In order to use this, they must be familiar with Netiquette.

Inspirations – design and organize information graphically into webs

Power Point - create a multimedia presentation - sound, graphics, text and video clips

5. Web Design (Optional- time permitting)

Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic programming by creating a simple web page on topic of choice - introduction to simple HTML and/or use drag and drop programs - Front Page or Yahoo Geocities.

Note: Students come to this course with a variety of skills and because of this, some students will complete the above outline, while others will not. The goal, however, of this course is to improve computer technology skills and increase a student’s self confidence in this area.

Class Expectations

Nothing should take away from your learning!

1) Be on time with all necessary materials & assigned work ready

2) Come with a positive frame of mind: be ready to work hard, cooperate, and participate fully

(Always do YOUR Best!!)

3) Listen carefully to instructions the first time, wait for appropriate time to ask questions

Hands off keyboard and mouse on signal. Turn to watch demo on overhead

4) Speak in a respectful tone with quiet voice level to teachers and peers in lab environment.

5) Respect yourself and others around you including property.

(M.Y.O.B. and keep hands to yourself! )

Computer Lab Procedures

1) Computers and computer equipment is treated with care and respect: NO FOOD or DRINK can be brought into labs (this includes GUM)

If a computer is not working please tell the teacher

Computers are always logged off and shut down correctly at the end of the period

Outside software cannot be used on any computer

2) Stay in your seat during the class. If you need to leave for any reason ask permission.

3) Absences - If you are away, it is your responsibility to catch up on missed work. Failure to complete

assignments will lower your grade. You must have a ‘homework buddy -a person you can phone or who will

phone you when you are absent.

4) If you need extra help on an assignment, see your teacher before the work is due.

A computer Lab (rm. 220 or 207) will be open most days before school, lunchtime and after school. A teacher supervisor will be present most days. The library also has computers available for work

5) Work handed in late will have marks deducted (10-20%). Work more than a week late will earn only a pass.

6) Ask for permission before printing. Most assignment will be handed in electronically (e-mail) to me and

returned the same way.

Evaluation

This will be based on criterion referenced assignments, quizzes, keyboarding and effective use of class time.

Keyboarding 20% Projects/Assignments/Quizzes 60%

Classroom work, participation, preparation (5 point daily scale) 20%

Marks and Letter Grades

A= 86%, B =73%, C+ = 67%, C = 60%, C- = 50%, I = 49% or less.