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TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION K-10
Purpose Statement: It is the goal of Gering Public Schools to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and skills related to modern technology empowering them to become successful, productive, citizens in the 21st century. 

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION 10-12
Purpose Statement: It is the goal of Gering Public Schools to provide students interested in careers related to technology with skills required for entry level jobs in technology and/or foundational skills and understanding to ensure success at post secondary institutions.

Sequence of Classes (by grade level):
K – 2 Introduction to computer, basic keyboarding, technology exploration
3 – 4 Begin touch typing, Internet safety and awareness, beginning word processing.
5 – 6 Continue with touch typing with speed and accuracy, Internet safety, Word formatting.

Grade 7 – 8 Review key stroking technique, introduction to memo/letter/report formatting.

Grade 9 – Keyboarding Applications

Grade 10 – Information Technology Applications I & II (previously Computer Applications

Grade 11 – 12

Graphic Design – Web Page Design and Development (1 year)
Advanced Web Page Design (1 year)
Programming I – Programming II (previously Computer Science) (1 year)
Digital Media – Audio/Video Production (new course added) (1year)

Basic Goals related to Sequence of Classes:

1. All students will average 10-15 wpm by end of 4th grade.
2. All students will average 20-25 wpm by end of 6th grade.
3. Students will improve key stroking technique and average 30 wpm by end of grade 8.
4. Students will become advanced at keyboarding averaging 40 wpm by end of grade 9.
5. Students will become proficient in file management, composing, and document formatting related to reports, letters, memos, and flyers by end of grade 9.
6. Students will become proficient in using all Microsoft Office programs, developing comfort level with technology, and demonstrate technology use in everyday life by end of grade 10.

Course Descriptions
Keyboarding Applications 9th Grade (1 Semester)
A course designed for students to learn touch techniques and proper key stroking while continuing to develop composition and proofreading skills as well as speed and accuracy. Students will demonstrate keyboarding proficiency in document formatting (personal letters, reports, tables). Other forms of input technology (speech recognition, wireless devices, voice-activated, and handwriting recognition applications) may be introduced.

Computer Applications 9th Grade (1 Semester).
A course designed for students to improve touch method keyboarding skills and to develop handwriting recognition and speech recognition skills. Instruction emphasizes improved techniques for increased speed and accuracy and composition at the keyboard. Students will be introduced to word processing, electronic presentation and spreadsheet applications.

Each High School elective class below is semester based; however they are connected horizontally for a 1 year class. top

Other Potential Course Offerings:
Advanced Web Design (1 year)
Information Technology Fundamentals (1semester A+)
E-Business (1 semester)

Specific Course Syllabi

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Technology K – 2

Keyboarding 3 – 4

Keyboarding 5 – 6

Computers 7 – 8

Keyboarding Applications

Information Technology Applications I & II

Graphic Design & Web Page Design and Development

 Programming I & II

Digital Media & Audio/Video Production

Advanced Web Page Design

Technology K – 2

Need a specific syllabus here.

Keyboarding 3 – 4

Specific Class Syllabus still needed.

Keyboarding 5-6

Specific Class Syllabus still needed.

Computers 7 – 8

Specific Class Syllabus still needed.

Keyboarding Applications

Specific Class Syllabus still needed.

Information Technology Applications I & II

Instructor: Mr. Brown
2008 - 2009 School Year
Gering High School
Class Website
Description:
            IT Applications is intended to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and skills. It is intended to enable students to be successful in all subjects across the all curricula where technology is utilized. Students will become familiar with Microsoft Office 2003.
Objectives:
Students will learn the following:

1. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
2. Safe, effective, and efficient internet searching.
3. File management and maintenance.
4. Document formatting, spreadsheet computing, database management, and presentation production.

Daily Requirements

1. Positive and hardworking attitude.
2. 3 ring folder
3. Writing utensils (pens, pencils)

Assessment

• Grades will be given for student performance.
• Multiple choice & true – false tests will be given following each unit.
• Daily assignments will be given and sufficient class time will be provided allowing students to complete work at school.
• Participation and effort will have bearing on grades.

Course Detail
(Material that will be covered)

Rules:

1. No food or Drink allowed in classroom.
2. Possess a desire to learn.
3. Complete assignments on time and turn them in accordingly.
4. No writing on, marking, or defacing, any computers, desks, or chairs!
5. Maintain respect for yourself, peers, school, and instructor.

Student Resources:
WEBSITE:
webdesign.geringschools.net
A web site created by students in web page design containing some educational links and information related to technology at Gering Public Schools.
BOOK:
Century 21 Keyboarding & Information Processing
This book will be kept in the classroom and used by students to complete various assignments.
BOOK:
Shelly Cashman Series Microsoft Office Word 2003
This book will be primarily used to teach tools available in Microsoft Word as well as some formatting, composing, and editing.
BOOK:
Shelly Cashman Series Microsoft Office Access 2003
This book will be primarily used to teach tools available in Microsoft Access including designating a primary key, running a query, applying a filter, and printing results.
BOOK:
Shelly Cashman Series Microsoft Office Excel 2003
This book will be primarily used to teach tools available in Microsoft Excel including using formulas, creating data tables, understanding panes, and printing spreadsheets.
BOOK:
Shelly Cashman Series Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003
This book will be primarily used to teach tools available in Microsoft PowerPoint, including incorporating music, pictures, animations, and button into slideshow.
TEACHER EMAIL:
bbrown@geringschools.net
This email may be used to increase communication with instructor and should be shared with student’s parents. Please feel free to contact me with any problems, suggestions, and questions.
General Class Schedule

Quarter 1 2008
            Introduction to class
            Learn document formatting using Word.
            Complete units 1-7 from Sally Cashman Book. (Word)
Quarter 2 2008
            Complete any work remaining in Word.
            Introduce Microsoft Access.
            Create, query, sort, and filter databases.
            Complete Units 1-4 from Sally Cashman Book (Access)
Quarter 3 2009
            Begin using Microsoft Excel.
            Design spreadsheets with formulas, if statements, and conditions.
            Complete Units 1-6 from Sally Cashman Book (Excel)
Quarter 4 2009
            Complete any work from Excel Unit.
            Begin creating presentations using PowerPoint.
            Produce interactive PowerPoint presentations.
            Insert, Edit, and place images on slides.
            Complete Units 1-4 from Sally Cashman Book (PowerPoint)

Graphic Design and Web Design and Development

Instructor: Mr. Brown
2008-2009 School Year
Gering High School

Class website: webdesign.geringschools.net

Description:
            This is a two semester class (1st Semester = Graphic Design, 2nd Semester = Web Design and Development). Web Page Design is a class offered to students who wish to develop their skills to develop, design, and publish web pages. Students will learn to use Macromedia software including Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, and Photoshop. Students will also be expected to become familiar with Web 2.0 tools including popular blogging web pages, wiki pages, and podcasting.

Objectives
Students will learn the following:

• Advanced file maintenance, digital organization, and information retrieval.
• Modern uses of technology associated with the web.
• Basic and Dynamic HTML
• Basic terminology associated with producing and publishing a web page.
• Editing and preparing pictures for the web.
• Graphic design using Fireworks.
• How to work with community organizations and/or businesses in preparing and publishing web pages.

Prerequisites
Students taking Web Page Design:

• Need to be familiar with the basic workings of the computer and its components.
• Have completed Computer Applications or equivalent course.

Additional Information/Rules
            All rules listed in student hand book will be followed.
            Students who miss class are expected to come in and complete work on their own time.
All material that is posted to the web is to be appropriate and students will be held accountable for what they post.

Programming I & II

Instructor: Mr. Brown
2008-2009 School Year
Gering High School

Class website: webdesign.geringschools.net/computer_sci.html

Description:
            This advanced computer class will allow students to create and maintain their own computer programs. Students will learn Visual Basic and Java programming languages. 

Objectives
Students will learn the following:

• Advanced file maintenance, digital organization, and information retrieval.
• Basic terminology associated with programming.
• How to post web based programs to the web for use by the student body. 

Prerequisites
Students taking Computer Science:

1. Need to be familiar with the basic workings of the computer and its components.
2. Have completed Computer Applications or equivalent course.

Additional Information/Rules
            All rules listed in student hand book will be followed.
            Students who miss class are expected to come in and complete work on their own time.
All material that is posted to the web is to be appropriate and students will be held accountable for what they post.

Digital Media and Audio/Video Production
Course Information

Instructor: Mr. Brown
2009-20010 School Year
Gering High School

Class website: webdesign.geringschools.net

Description:
            This is a two semester course (first semester =Digital Media, 2nd semester = A/V Production) This new course offering is designed to provide students at Gering High School the opportunity to express their digital creativity through animations, edited video, and integrated audio. Students will learn to use Macromedia Flash to create animations, cartoons, video transitions. Students will also learn to use a variety of video editing software including windows movie maker, and Adobe Premier. Students will be expected to plan, storyboard, and produce high quality videos that incorporate a variety of multimedia resources.  

Objectives
Students will learn the following:

1. Animation creation and publishing
2. Audio Production, mixing, and publishing
3. Video production, editing, and publishing
4. Basic terminology associated with producing and publishing short videos, commercials, and cartoons.
5. Editing and preparing graphics for videos.
6. Basic understanding of audio/video hardware hookup including running cables and setting up appropriate sound systems.
7. How to work with lighting systems, and use lighting to add emphasis, and quality to videos.

Prerequisites
Students taking Digital Media and/or A/V Production:

1. Need to be familiar with the basic workings of the computer and its components.
2. Have completed Computer Applications or equivalent course.

Additional Information/Rules
            All rules listed in student hand book will be followed.
            Students who miss class are expected to come in and complete work on their own time.
All material that is posted to the web is to be appropriate and students will be held accountable for what they post.

Advanced Web Page Design

Advanced Web Page Design will provide students with an opportunity to build on their existing knowledge of Web Page Design. Students will continue to use Macromedia software to create, publish, manage, and update complete web sites. Students will learn troubleshooting skills and provide solutions to common software and hardware problems. Students will have the opportunity to create example web pages for local businesses and/or organizations in the community. 

Programs of Study offered at GHS

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