1. 7th Grade Computer Class
Welcome to Mrs. Borger’s 7th Grade Computer Class

2. Discovering Technology
Review of the basics
Digital Tools (Cloud concepts)
Logical thinking
Problem solving; Pre-programming
Productivity
Microsoft Office
Digital Citizenship
Responsible behavior
Search/Research
Effective searching, reliable sources, maps
Programming
Pre-programming/Robotics
Collaboration/Publishing
Web 2.0
Yes You Can!

3. Our Focus Think critically
Which program, tools, or strategy should I use?
Solve problems based on my past experience
Troubleshoot; find alternative solutions
Know what you know and what you don’t
know the difference!
Research answers effectively, efficiently and ethically

4. Our Focus Use problem solving skills
Use tools on hand to solve problems
Focus on the details, don’t get distracted
Relate info to others on their level
Turn data into information

5. Our Focus Transfer knowledge To our academic and social lives
Publish and share online (collaborate)
Expect and seek criticism
Use online tools to create a centralized digital portfolio
Know how to send others info

6. Our Focus Be a good Digital Citizen Use the digital world to thrive
Understand the fundamentals of research, search, social media and communication
Understand rights and responsibilities that are typical in the digital world and to its users

7. Our Focus Learn fundamental tech skills Good typing skills
Use word processing, spreadsheets, presentations
Understand hardware
Understand digital devices
Have an awareness of online tools

8. Class Rules
Keep an open mind that something new will be learned each class
Have clean hands; lots of hands touch these keyboards
No food or drinks
Use words when helping other students – do not do their work for them

9. Email Etiquette My email – cborger@ndbeth.org A good email
Has a subject
Has a greeting – Hi Mrs. Borger
Uses correct punctuation
Carbons anyone included in the
is not secure; don’t include private data
Is polite
Don’t use caps – THIS IS SHOUTING

10. Attendance/Assignments
If an assignment is not completed in class:
you can turn it in from home by ing it to me or,
submitting no later than the beginning of our next class period.
Please be on time for class.
At all costs, be present for our initial instruction time.

11. Hardware Review
Mouse
Keyboard
Monitor

12. Hardware Review
System Unit
Motherboard
CPU

13. Which interests you most?
Review of the basics
Digital Tools (Cloud concepts)
Logical thinking
Problem solving; Pre-programming
Productivity
Microsoft Office
Digital Citizenship
Responsible behavior
Search/Research
Effective searching, reliable sources, maps
Programming
Pre-programming/Robotics
Collaboration/Publishing
Web 2.0