General Computer Applications by Barbara Teterycz

STARS Volume 2 Reference Materials v6.1

Computer and Information Sciences: 0302 General Computer Applications Designed for students with an interest in exploring the uses of the personal computer, General Computer Applications courses provide experience in the proper use of previously written software packages. A wide range of applications is explored, including (but not limited to) word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and database programs. Electronic mail and desktop publishing may also be included. Exercises and problems may be from any field, or may be defined by the student(s).

New Mexico CAREER READINESS STANDARDS (Grades 9-12)

Content Standard 3: Students will demonstrate the technological knowledge and skills required for future careers

Benchmarks: Explain how technology is used in communications and the arts; engineering, industry, and science; health and human services; and business and marketing; B. Demonstrate knowledge of advanced computer operations used to design, develop, and maintain products and services; C. Analyze and evaluate advanced technological systems used within the various career fields and identify the knowledge and skills required for advanced training or employment; D. Demonstrate advanced technological knowledge and skills required for entry into career fields of interest

New Mexico CAREER and TECHNICAL EDUCATION STANDARDS (Grades 7-12)

Information Technology Applications Strand 4: Information Technology Applications

Content Standard 1: Students will use information technology tools specific to the career cluster to access, manage, integrate and create information

Benchmark 1: Use personal information management (PIM) applications to increase workplace efficiency

Performance standards: manage personal schedule and contact information; and 2. create memos and notes

Employ technological tools to expedite workflow Benchmark 2: Employ technological tools to expedite workflow

Performance standards: use information technology tools to manage and perform work responsibilities 2. use email to share files and documents 3. identify the functions and purpose of email systems 4. use email to communicate within and across organizations

Operate internet applications to perform workplace tasks Benchmark 3: Operate internet applications to perform workplace tasks

Performance standards: access and navigate internet (e.g., use a web browser); 2. search for information and resources; and 3. evaluate internet resources for reliability and validity.

Benchmark 4: operate writing and publishing applications to prepare business communications

Performance standards: 1. prepare simple documents and other business communications; 2. prepare reports and other business communications by integrating graphics and other non-text elements; and 3. prepare complex multi-media publications.

Operate presentation applications to prepare and deliver presentations Benchmark 5: Operate presentation applications to prepare and deliver presentations

Performance standards: prepare presentations for training, sales and information sharing; and 2. deliver presentations with supporting materials.

Employ spreadsheet applications to organize and manipulate data Benchmark 6: Employ spreadsheet applications to organize and manipulate data

Performance standards: create a spreadsheet; and 2. perform calculations and analyses on data using a spreadsheet.

Employ database applications to manage data Benchmark 7: Employ database applications to manage data

Performance standards: manipulate data elements; 2. manage interrelated data elements; 3. analyze interrelated data elements; 4. generate reports showing interrelated data elements.

Employ computer operations applications to manage work tasks Benchmark 8: Employ computer operations applications to manage work tasks

Performance standards: manage computer operations; 2. manage file storage; and 3. compress or alter files

Content Standard 2: Students will recognize and use information technology tools to access, manage, integrate, create and share information within a designated career pathway

Employ collaborative/groupware applications to facilitate group work Benchmark 2: Employ collaborative/groupware applications to facilitate group work

Performance standards: facilitate group work through management of shared schedule and contact information 2. facilitate group work through management of shared files and online information 3. facilitate group work through instant messaging or virtual meetings

Ethics and legal responsibilities Strand 8: Ethics and legal responsibilities

Content Standard 2: Students will apply business laws and regulations to business situations

Apply knowledge of copyright laws to business situations Benchmark 2: Apply knowledge of copyright laws to business situations

Performance standards: analyze and interpret copyright laws and regulations; 2. demonstrate ability to apply copyright laws to specific situations; and 3. identify procedures to avoid violation of copyright laws.

New Mexico ART CONTENT STANDARDS for VISUAL ARTS (Grades 9-12)

Content Standard 7: Demonstrate knowledge about how technology and invention have historically influenced artists and offered new possibilities for expression

Benchmark 7B: Demonstrate effective visual communication using current arts-related technology

Performance standards: integrate current technology into a work of art to achieve a specific outcome. 2. develop a commencement portfolio that shows proficiency in using computers and other electronic media.

Examples of projects

Business Cards

Brochures

Leaflets

Presentations

Reports based on database

Forms based on database

Charts based on database

Invoices

Payrolls

Business Style Reports

Business Style Reports

APA style essays

Graphics in Word

Scale Drawing in Word

Graphics in Photoshop

Copyright http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-general.html#myworkv What does the copyright protect? 2) When does the copyright protection start? 3) Is it necessary to register with U.S. Copyright Office to be granted copyright protection?

Real Life example of copyright violation

Software License

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