Computer Technology Curriculum Resources

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY | COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY II

Students gain an understanding of computer application software that includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and telecommunications.

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
An introduction to computer application software that includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and telecommunications. An awareness of career opportunities, business ethics, and trends is included.

Standards and Objectives - PDF

STANDARD 1
Students will enhance keyboarding skills.

STANDARD 2
Students will develop knowledge of computer basics and use an operating system.

STANDARD 3
Students will apply document-processing skills. Each student will be able to use the following
when creating a letter, memo, report, or other business document.

STANDARD 4
Students will create spreadsheets and manipulate data. Each student will be able to perform the
following tasks.

STANDARD 5
Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethics related to computer technology. Each
student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following topics.

STANDARD 6
Students will access online information resources. Each student will be able to perform the
following tasks.

STANDARD 7
Students will successfully use electronic mail (email). Using his/her own account, each student
will be able to perform the following tasks.

STANDARD 8
Students will create an electronic presentation. The presentation should include the following
items.

STANDARD 9
Students will use their document processing, spreadsheet and/or electronic presentation skills to
complete a cross curricular project during the semester (or trimester, etc.) in which they are
enrolled in the Computer Technology course.

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY II
This course applies advanced concepts and principles using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and electronic presentation software. Students will integrate applications learned. This course builds on skills included in Computer Technology.

Standards and Objectives - PDF

STANDARD 1
Students will apply features in a variety of applications.

STANDARD 2
Students will build on word processing skills to create and edit documents using advanced features.

STANDARD 3
Students will build on spreadsheet skills to create and edit worksheets.

STANDARD 4
Students will build on electronic presentation skills to create and edit slides.

STANDARD 5
Students will acquire database skills to manage data.

STANDARD 6
Students will integrate word processing, spreadsheet, and electronic presentation software.

OTHER RESOURCES

Resources are available due to the efforts and submissions of teachers throughout the state of Utah. They have been collected your use, modify as needed.

Please share your own lesson ideas and resources.  Submit what you have, and the
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Updated September 20, 2011