Computer Skills
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Computer Skills is a semester class offered as part of the Exploratory rotation for 6th & 7th graders. The course is designed to develop proper touch keyboarding skills using the EduTyping program, to develop formatting techniques, and to introduce students to word processing (Microsoft Word), presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint, spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel), and desktop publishing (Microsoft Publisher). Students will be graded on their Microsoft Office projects and EduTyping Checklists. The EduTyping checklists include EduTyping lessons, a technique check, and one minute timings graded based on accuracy.
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During the semester, we will learn how to use the correct keyboarding techniques. We will learn how to use good posture and technique while improving accuracy and speed. EduTyping is a web-based keyboarding program. EduTyping also relates more to the students than previous typing programs. The students will be able to type assignments about real-time items that appeal to them. The students will also be graded on their accuracy and completion of their assignments. Every week the students are required to complete two EduTyping Lessons. They will have time in class to complete them. The students do have access to EduTyping from home. If a student is absent and would like to work on EduTyping, they may do so to stay caught up.
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All assignments in Microsoft and due dates are posted in Google Classroom for the students to review.
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The calendar link below shows what EduTyping lessons and assignments will need to be completed each week.
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Please review the Guidelines for Success/Rules for Computer Skills attachment for further information regarding Computer Skills.
EduTyping Information:
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Remember the login information for EduTyping is the following-
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Account ID - mclean436
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Click the "Sign in with Google" Button at the bottom
If you have any questions about EduTyping, feel free to send me an email at monsonw@unit5.org
