Course Syllabus
Introduction to Office Productivity (7-1 & 7-2): (Monday through Friday)
Teacher: Mr. J. Southerland
Contact information: johnsoutherland@fcschools.net
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INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY
(Course Descriptions)
Word Processing Advanced Business Documents - Module 1
Description:
This module is designed to teach the advanced skills in word processing and document formatting for advanced business documents such as: agendas, minutes, research reports and resumes. Emphasis is on daily use of a computer system and appropriate software to provide integrated training through a learn/practice/sustain/assess plan of skill building.
Presentation Basics- Module 2
Description:
This module is designed to teach the basic skills in multimedia presentations. Emphasis is on daily use of a computer system and appropriate software to provide integrated training through a learn/practice/sustain/assess plan of skill building.
Presentation Techniques- Module 3
Description:
This module is designed to teach the techniques and skills needed to make a presentation. Communication skills are a key component of this module. Emphasis is on daily use of a computer system and appropriate software to provide integrated training through a learn/practice/sustain/assess plan of skill building.
Spreadsheet Basics and Formulas - Module 4
Description:
This module is designed to teach the basic skills in spreadsheets and utilizing formulas for everyday use in the business community. Emphasis is on daily use of a computer system and appropriate software to provide integrated training through a learn/practice/sustain/assess plan of skill building.
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
In our classroom, we are utilizing digital learning tools to enhance student learning experiences. These are valuable resources that will help prepare our students for their futures. Below is a list of digital tools that we use in our classroom. I want you to be aware of the tools I plan on using during this school year.
www.kahoot.com
www.quia.com (Links to an external site.)
www.coolmath.com (Links to an external site.)
www.freetypinggame.net
www.typing.com (Links to an external site.)
www.nitrotype.com (Links to an external site.)
www.code.org
The digital tools and websites that we access may change throughout the year.
More information can be found on the FCS Technology Department page under Online Educational Resources and Tools.
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WEEK 1- Welcome Back to School!!! Introductions, School Expectations, Class Procedures, Drills and Acceptable Use Policy.
WEEK 2- We will begin to work in Module 1 in our Standard Course of Study (Word Processing- Advanced Documents). The students will learn which documents are appropriate for a given business situation.
WEEK 3- This week we will continue working in Module 1 in our Standard Course of Study (Word Processing- Advanced Documents). We will also be learning about the Purpose & Components of an AGENDA.
WEEK 4- As we continue working in Module 1 in our Standard Course of Study (Word Processing- Advanced Documents), we will review the Purpose & Components of MINUTES for business meetings.
WEEK 5- This week continue working in Module 1 in our Standard Course of Study (Word Processing- Advanced Documents). The students will learn how to create a business meeting AGENDA.
WEEK 6- As we continue working in Module 1, our class will learn how to create a business meeting MINUTES (guided practice & individual practice).
WEEK 7- This week in Module 1 of our Standard Course of Study, we will learn about the Purpose and Components of a Research Report.
WEEK 8- This week our students will learn how to format a Research Report through teacher-guided practice and an individual class activity.
WEEK 9- Next week, our class will learn how to create and format a Table of Contents by doing a guided practice activity and an individual assignment.
WEEK 10- This week we will begin Module 2 in our Standard Course of Study (Presentation Software). The students will begin with learning Presentation Basics.
WEEK 11- During this week, we will review the (3) Types of Basic Presentations (Educational, Narrative, & Persuasive).
WEEK 12- As we continue working in Module 2, our class will learn about the different methods of Delivering a Point Point Presentation.
WEEK 13- This upcoming week our students will review the Steps for Creating an Effective Power Point Presentation.
WEEK 14- As we continue working in Module 2, our class will work on creating an individual Power Point Presentation.
WEEK 15- This week we will begin Module 3 in our Standard Course of Study (Spreadsheet Basics).
Course Summary:
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