Course Guide - 2021-22 - Flipbook - Page 10
Business and Information Technology
Course Title
Description
Technology Connections
Required
Nine Week Course
Grade 6
We live in a technology-driven society where many skills need to be
mastered to use a computer productively & to be successful in school and
business. You will become a proficient user of computer software, including
Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint. Skills mastered during this class
include file management, email usage & accessing school technology. We
will also stress effective keyboarding technique and strive to improve
keyboarding speed to a 6th grade standard level. Prepare yourself for
success in school!
Intro to Coding
Elective
Nine-week course
Grade 6
This introductory computer coding course empowers students to create and
engage with computer technology. Students learn to problem solve through
a series of puzzles, challenges, and real world scenarios. Students will also
create their own animations and programs using code.org. This course is
designed to be creative, engaging, collaborative, and fun!
Computer
Applications/Programming
Elective
Semester Course
Grades 7
Do you like to code? Do you want to code in HTML/CSS to build websites?
In this course, you will learn how to code in HTML/CSS, to use Weebly web
design, and online timelines. We also use business tools to write to
celebrities, create and promote a band and some other great projects.
Students will practice collaborative teamwork skills and appropriate class
presentation skills. This class is for you with the ever-expanding use of
technology at school and on the job!