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=Computer Technology=

Laura deShazo E-mail - laura.deshazo@schools.utah.gov Andrea Curtin E-mail - andrea.curtin@schools.utah.gov Stephanie Wynder E-mail - swynder@graniteschools.org

Utah Computer Technology Standards

**COURSE DESCRIPTION** Computer literacy is a foundational element of success in today’s technology-driven world. This course is intended to help students learn concepts associated with key application software, basic computing fundamentals, and ethics and appropriate behavior while using technology as a tool in the classroom and in life. This course is aligned with national and international standards and the Utah Core to prepare students across multiple levels of skills. Students have the opportunity to test out of this course by successfully passing Certiport’s IC3 GS4 certifications.

An introduction to computer application software that encompasses document processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. An understanding of ethics and use of operating systems, information resources, and electronic mail is included. Skills will be demonstrated by creating a project for a different content area.

2013 Standards and Objectives
Standard 1 - Technology Operations and Concepts Standard 2 - Key Applications Standard 3 - Communication Networks and the Internet Standard 4 - Electronic Communication and Collaboration Standard 5 - The Impact of Computing and the Internet on Society Standard 6 - Course Integration Throughout General Education Classes

[|NETS - The International Society for Technology in Education] RST - Common Core Reading in Science and Technical Subjects WHST - Common Core Writing History, Science, and Technical Subjects

Microsoft IT Academy

Old Standards and Objectives
01 Keyboarding 02 Computer Basics and Operating Systems 03 Word Processing Skills 04 Spreadsheets and Graphs 05 Ethics 06 Online Resources 07 E-mail 08 Electronic Presentation 09 Integrated Project