Pre-requisite: Typing/Keyboarding skills of Minimum 25 wpm
Mrs. Leiker's microcomputer classes work on IBM Compatible
computers. Students will learn the three most commonly used computer
software applications: word processing, database, and spreadsheet.
Students will work with Microsoft Works - an integrated software program which
includes each of the three tools. The Internet will be used in this class
for educational projects. Additional topics include keyboard/typing
improvement, job applications, database reports, mail merge, charting and an
introduction to both the Windows Operating System and Novell Networking
basics. The students also learn some basic computer history, hardward and
software information. Recommended fot the college, business, and general
education student. Computers used: I-Paq.
Microsoft Office
Pre-requisite: Introduction to WordPerfect 8.0
Students will work with the acclaimed program Microsoft
Office 2000 - the most popular application package in the world.
Office contains five applications: Word (word processor), Excel (spreadsheet),
Power Point (presentation graphics package), Access (database), and Mail
(electronic mail). The program makes use of the highly touted Object Linking
and Embedding or OLE. The focus in this class will be on learning all the
applications in the package. Students will create a professional presentation
for themselves which can be used for college representatives or employment
opportunities which includes graphics, sound and even video! The use of the OLE environment
will be stressed in all of the applications. The Internet will be used in this
class for educational projects. An excellent class for the
college bound and business students alike and the perfect opportunity for those
interested in furthering their computer knowledge beyond WordPerfect
class. Students taking this class after fulfilling the pre-requisites will
graduate from high school virtually experts on all the major software programs
used in today's society and at today's colleges! Computers used: I-Paq.
Visual Basic
Pre-requisite: Algebra I (B or better) and Microcomputer
Applications OR Instructor Approval
Computers are an increasingly important part of our world.
In business, science and art, a working knowledge of computers is vital in
today's society. This class is an excellent step to higher level computer
programming. Learn to work with controls and Active X controls to
manipulate the Mouse, Dialog Boxes and Windows. Students will create user
interfaces and design, save and run their own original programs! Students
will also learn to build the programs into executable files which can be run on
any compatible computer. Pointers, interactive graphics, multi-dimensional
arrays, animation techniques, loops, timers, error handlers, decision
structures, modules and procedures, MDI forms, database management and the
designing of dynamic HTML documents will also be covered. The Internet
will be used in this class for educational projects. This class is a must
have for those interested in computer programming, engineering and other
"advanced" computer careers. Computers used: I-Paq.
Class Descriptions
JLeiker@Kingsford.org