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First
Trimester
Montessori
Working on introducing the mouse, clicking and dragging objects,
and using the mouse to navigate through programs.
Kindergarten
Working on identifying the letters of the alphabet, opening
programs, identifying letters and numbers on the keyboard and
typing words.
First
Working on identifying letters and numbers on the
keyboard. Also working
with spaces, enter, cursor, arrow and tab, and shift key and
symbols.
Second
Working on home row, upper row and lower row. Also working on using the shift
key and using the numbers row. Introduce using Microsoft Word
for typing a sentence using capitals and lower case
letters.
Third
Introducing computer basics such as acceptable use of the computer,
using a printer and creating documents. Databases are introduced and
keyboarding skills are reinforced.
Fourth
Focus is on understanding the parts of the computer, increasing
typing speed and, working in Microsoft Word and Excel. Databases are also
introduced.
Fifth
Using the Help function within a program to learn how to use the
program. Creating a
PowerPoint slide show and starting with an overview of
spreadsheets.
Second
Trimester
Montessori
Continue to practice mouse navigation. Begin learning basic computer
terms and start using graphic software.
Kindergarten
Continue to practice identifying letters on the
keyboard. Learn more
advanced features in the graphic software
First
Continue practicing home row. Start learning upper and lower
row.
Second
Continue using Microsoft Word. Reinforce graphic skills, home
row, upper and lower rows, and using the shift
key.
Third
Work on computer navigation. Introduce usage of
spreadsheets. Review
keyboarding and usage of Microsoft Word.
Fourth
PowerPoint is introduced as well as email usage and
etiquette. The
Internet is introduced and search tools are explored. Continue working with Word and
Excel.
Fifth The
focus will be on learning about the graphing functions in a
spreadsheet. Advanced
topics in word processing will be introduced such as organizing
content, formatting, page layout, editing and desktop
publishing.
Spreadsheet formulas and functions will be
introduced.
Third
Trimester
Montessori
Continue using graphic software, i.e. Kid Pix and Alphabet and word
recognition software, i.e. Starfall. Start using basic word processing
skills to type words.
Kindergarten
Review keyboarding letters. Start working on home row, upper
row and lower row identification.
First
Basic Keyboarding is the main focus. We will:
1. Continue
working on upper row and lower row.
2. Begin usage of
space, arrow and tab keys.
3. Begin using
the shift key for symbols and number and,
4. Use the enter
key.
Second
Work on word processing basics such as creating
documents. Begin to
discuss email and the internet. Continue working on keyboarding
skills.
Third
Continue with Presentation Basics and creating a PowerPoint
slide. Email sending
and receiving are introduced. Basic computer concepts and terms
are introduced such as software, computer navigation and toolbars
and menu usage.
Advanced activities in Word are started such as revising and
formatting. Web
browsing is introduced.
Fourth
Finish working with Excel. Start looking at Internet
Research Methods using Yahoo Kids, Ask Kids and Google. Begin importing photos and sound
into documents and presentations. Safety and copyright laws, in
regards to the Web, are talked about and Web design is
introduced.
Fifth
Internet search methods are discussed and used, management of
internet bookmarks is taught as well as introduction of data
bases. Students will
also experiment using different kinds of
multi-media.
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