BU20 Computer Applications and Trends in Technology

1.0 Credit
 
Students will learn and apply software, multimedia, and web-based programs such as Microsoft Office (including Access database); Flash (digital animation); desktop publishing and webpage software; Google Applications; and an introduction to the Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop). Essential internet skills such as social networking and video communication etiquette and web page creation will be integrated into this project-based class. Students will complete an employment unit to prepare traditional paper-based employment documents as well as on-line practices including digital documents and video resumes. Arizona Academic Math and Language Arts Standards (AIMS) are integrated throughout the curriculum. [Board Adopted 2000] [Board Revised 2003] [Board Revised 2004] [Board Revised 2010]
 
Prerequisites:  None
Homework:  Minimal
Degree of Difficulty:  Average 
Grade Level:  9, 10, 11, 12