1st
Six Weeks Course Syllabus
Ms.
O’Neill
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Day
of Week |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Class |
BCIS
I |
BCIS I |
BCIS I |
BCIS I |
BCIS I |
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Week
1 08/25/2008 To 08/29/2008 |
Objectives: · Introductions · Destination
Education · Mission
Statement · Class
procedures & rules · Student
skill assessment Homework:
Acceptable Use Policy Signatures |
Objectives: ·
Review Syllabus ·
Seating chart ·
Introduction to
computer parts, terminology and definitions. Assignment: Write out terms, definitions. Homework: Write a sentence using the word
demonstrating to the reader that you comprehend the term. |
Objectives: ·
Computer parts, terminology and
definitions (continued). ·
Computer
processing cycle. ·
Computer
operating systems. Assignment: Write out terms, definitions. Homework: Write a sentence using the word
demonstrating to the reader that you comprehend the term. Homework
Due:
Signed Acceptable Use Policy |
Objectives: ·
Turning on/off the computer ·
Comparing Restart to Shutdown ·
Learn parts of the window ·
Navigate XP & Windows Explorer Assignment: ·
Learn hierarchical directory
structure of the operating system & create folders in lab. |
Objectives: ·
Create simple notepad document ·
Saving Files, p 8 ·
Learn DOS commands Assignment: Computer operating systems lab using
DOS instructions. |
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Week
2 09/01/2008 To 09/05/2008 |
Labor Day |
Objectives: DOS for move, copy, delete & remove directory. Reteach
of computer parts, terminology, operating systems & commands. Assignment: Review quick reference guides Homework Compare & contrast DOS v operating
system commands. |
Objectives: Assess students knowledge
& comprehension. Assignment: Test
on hardware, software, computer processing cycle, operating system and DOS. |
Objectives: Recognizing Word Menus, Toolbars & Commands, p
5-6 Using the Ribbon, p 6 -7 Dialog Boxes, p 7 - 8 Reteach Saving Files, p 8-9 |
Objectives: Printing a document Closing a document Opening a file |
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Week
3 09/08/2008 To 09/12/2008 |
Objectives: ·
Learn Word 2007 GUI ·
Flow document text using word wrap ·
Setting tab stops on the ruler ·
Create and format a memo. Assignment: ·
Type & properly format a memo to
your boss requesting your vacation time. |
Objectives: ·
Reteach
memo layout ·
Editing text using selection, undo,
redo and backspace ·
Using the Spelling & Grammar
checker ·
Proofreading your documents Assignment: ·
If your boss denied your request, edit,
reformat & check your document for proper spelling & grammar. |
Objectives: ·
Learn the proper layout of a full
block business letter Assignment: ·
Type, edit and properly format the
block letter, pg. 48 |
Objectives: ·
Creating a letter head using the
line tool and inserting symbols Assignment: ·
Add a letter head to the block
letter using the line tool and symbols. |
Objectives: ·
Learn the proper layout of a
modified block letter ·
Using watermarks on letters Assignment: ·
Change format of block letter to
modified block. ·
Do a save as & give new name ·
Insert a watermark from quick marks
building blocks |
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Week
4 09/15/2008 To 09/19/2008 |
Objectives: ·
Selecting text for cut, copy & paste Assignment: ·
Orientation, Part 1 of 4, pg 51-52 |
Objectives: ·
Finding and replacing text ·
Reteach
font formats ·
Previewing & printing a document Assignment: ·
Orientation, Part 2 of 4, pg. 55-58 |
Objectives: ·
Paragraph alignments ·
Reteach
special characters & letter layouts ·
Hyperlinking
a document ·
Using a Thesaurus Assignment: ·
Orientation, Part 3 of 4, pg. 61 -
63 |
Objectives: ·
Reading a Document on Screen ·
Review Chapter Summary, vocabulary,
word commands, and questions. Assignment: ·
Request letter, Exercise 1, pg. 74 |
Objectives: ·
Check for understanding Assignment: ·
Business letter test – formatting, spelling, layout,
letterhead & watermark. |
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Week
5 09/22/2008 To 09/26/2008 |
Objectives: ·
Formatting a document ·
Setting the margins ·
Indenting paragraphs Assignment: ·
Training, p 1 of 6, 87-88 |
Objectives: ·
Space before/after paragraph ·
Line spacing Assignment: ·
Training, p 2 of 6, pg 90 |
Objectives: ·
Tabs and Tab Stops Assignment: ·
Training, p 3 of 6, pg 92 - 93 |
Objectives: ·
Hanging & first line indents Assignment: ·
Training, p 4 of 6, pg 96 - 97 |
Objectives: ·
Headers & footers ·
Adding times, dates & page
numbers ·
Adding graphics |
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Week
6 09/29/2008 To 10/03/2008 |
Objectives: ·
Positioning a graphic Assignment: ·
Training, p 5 of 6, 102-103 |
Objectives: ·
Pagination ·
Creating Footnotes & Endnotes Assignment: ·
Training, p 6 of 6, pg 104 - 105 |
Objectives: ·
Templates ·
Reteach
memo layout Assignment: ·
Generic memo, pg 106 - 108 |
Objectives: ·
Check for understanding ·
Creating an HTML file Assignment: ·
Memo formatting test ·
Contini
picnic, p 108 -110 ·
U.S. Presidents, p 119 |
Objectives: ·
Prepare for chapter test Assignment: ·
Read Chapter Summary &
Vocabulary, p 110 - 111 ·
Review word commands &
questions, p 112 – 115 Homework: ·
Review the study questions |