Computer Applications 6611



Computer Applications 6611

Grade Levels: 7, 8, 9, 10 (36 weeks)

Computer Applications 6617

Grade Levels: 7, 8, 9, 10 (18weeks)

Prerequisite: Keyboarding* is recommended.

Students develop or review correct keyboarding techniques and gain a basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, and telecommunications applications. Students demonstrate an understanding of computer concepts through application of knowledge. Students learn to use software packages and local and worldwide network communications systems. Grade 8 Computer/Technology Standards of Learning are incorporated and reinforced in this course.

*Keyboarding course(s) or teacher-approved demonstrated and documented touch keyboarding skills

Available credentials upon completion of Computer Applications 6611:

• MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist)--(pass any one unique MOS exam at the specialty level)

• IC3 (Certiport)

Examples of Credentials:

|Credential Title/Description/Entity |How to Earn Credential |Implementation Data |Possible Preparatory |

| | | |Courses/Career Cluster |

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|IC3 (Internet and Computing Core Certification)* |Pass three individual examinations in the following| |Choose any 36-week Business and |

|A global, validated, standards-based training and certification |areas: |315 students were reported as having achieved this |Information Technology course |

|program for basic computing and Internet literacy. It validates the| |certification for 2005-06 |except Keyboarding, Keyboarding |

|knowledge and skills required for basic use of computer hardware, |Computing Fundamentals | |Applications, Digital Input |

|software, networks, and the Internet. |Key Applications |Reimbursement “snapshot” for 2005-06: 201 students|Technologies, or Notetaking, |

| |Living On-line |attempted IC3 Computer Fundamentals exam with 98 | |

| | |passing; 115 students attempted IC3 Key | |

|Certiport | |Applications exam with 84 passing; 172 students |Information Technology |

| | |attempted IC3 Living Online exam with 111 passing. | |

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| | |234 teachers have earned credentials related to | |

| | |this certification through state sponsored training| |

| | |sessions. | |

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|Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)* |Pass any one unique Microsoft Office Specialist | |See 2006-07 Administrative |

|A globally recognized standard for demonstrating desktop skills with|exams at the specialist or expert levels (a minimum|1,687 students were reported as having earned at |Planning Guide. Related skill |

|the Microsoft Office Specialist suite of business productivity |of one unique exam is required for student-selected|least one MOS certification for 2005-06 |sets can be integrated into many |

|applications. Office Suite versions include the Office 2000, XP, and|verified credit eligibility). | |Business and IT courses. |

|2003. Certifications are available in specific MOS versions at | |Reimbursement “snapshot” for 2005-06: 32 students| |

|several levels: specialist (core) or expert levels | |attempted Access exam with 11 passing; 384 students| |

| | |attempted Excel core exam with 315 passing; 299 |Information Technology |

| | |students attempted PowerPoint exam with 229 | |

|Microsoft | |passing; 450 students attempted Word core exam with| |

| | |368 passing | |

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| | |477 MOS certifications have been earned by Business| |

| | |and IT teachers through state sponsored | |

| | |training/testing sessions | |

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