1. Welcome to Computer Literacy.

2. Course Objectives
Use software programs that are common in an IT workplace
Explore IT career paths and assess your personal aptitudes
Investigate the history and role of hardware and software in IT
Learn and apply introductory programming skills to solve specific
Examine the legal, ethical, social, and technical issues surrounding networks and the Internet

3. Basic Curriculum
This course covers basic computer and digital literacy competencies .
45 days
Topics include:
Information Technology Basics
IT and Computer Hardware
Basic Computer Skills
Word Processing Basics
Spreadsheet Basics
Presentation Software Basics
Using the Internet

4. Class Rules and Procedures
Purpose: Create a positive learning environment
What is Expected of You
Arrive on time and prepared to learn.
Read the daily announcement.
Check your computer.
Before you leave each day
Write you daily blog post.
Log off and leave area clean.

5. Graded Work
Include your full name (first and last) on all classwork you hand in.
Always use your own words; if you copy I don’t know if you learned anything.
Be engaged the whole period
If you are absent check dockerby.com to see what you missed and make it up right away.

6. A Few More Points
You are responsible for all missed notes and classwork. Use dkerby.com to stay up to date.
Food and drinks are not allowed in the computer lab; no exceptions.
Cell phones are not allowed as per school policy.
ASK FOR HELP when you need it or if you do not understand something. This is your class so take advantage of it.

7. Welcome to Computer Literacy.