MOUS
Microsoft Office Users
Valley ROP
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COURSE: MOUS - Microsoft Office Users
Prerequisite: None
INSTRUCTOR: Daniel L. Berry
MEETING: Monday and Wednesday / Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 to 9:00 P.M.
TEXT: Microsoft
Office 2000 Introductory Concepts and Techniques by Gary B.
Shelly Thomas J. Cashman Misty E. Vermaat
ISBN: 0-7895-4635-3
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OBJECTIVE:
This course will provide an introduction to fundamentals and operations of
Microsoft Office 2000. Students will demonstrate their ability to use beginning
and intermediate features of Microsoft Word 2000, Excel 2000, PowerPoint 2000,
Access 2000, and Outlook 2000 to create a variety of business and home
documents. These abilities will be tested in text formatting, page formatting,
and image formatting, and general document editing, blocking, and cut and paste
operations.
PLEASE NOTE:
The semester is broken into two parts. The first 9 weeks is devoted to the
Windows GUI, Word, and Excel. The second nine weeks is devoted to the more
advanced features found within these programs, plus PowerPoint , Access, web
page building, and Outlook.
GRADING: Tests/Projects 65%
Homework/lab Projects 35%
TESTS:
There will be no makeup tests. At the end of the term, the lowest test
grade will be dropped and the remaining test grades averaged. Projects
may be assigned in lieu of tests at the discretion of the instructor.
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance is extremely important. If a student is not in class,
he or she misses out on a learning experience. Attendance also reflects a
student's attitude toward learning, and habits developed in school are carried
over to the workplace. Students should be in the classroom ready to begin
when the bell rings.
PARTICIPATION:
Be prepared by reading assigned material before class and be ready to
participate in classroom discussions.
TIMELINESS:
Timeliness is critical in the business world. In order to stress this
reality, there will be consequences for assignments which are turned in after
the due date. Homework/ lab assignments must be turned in on the day they
are due or they will be counted as late. For each day a homework/lab
assignment is turned in late, 10% will be deducted from the student's
grade. The latest a homework/lab assignment can be accepted is five
school days past the assignment due date. If a homework/lab assignment is
turned in past this five day cutoff period, the student will receive a zero
grade. There will be no exceptions to this rule. If a student is
not here on the day an assignment is made, it is the student's responsibility
to become aware of the assignment by contacting the instructor or fellow
student. Also, if a student is absent on the due date of an assignment,
it is his or her responsibility to insure the assignment is turned in on time.
COURSE TITLE: MOUS- Microsoft Office User
CBEDS TITLE: Technology
CBEDS NUMBER: *****
JOB TITLE/DOT CODES: *****
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The MOUS Course will train students in Office 2000. Students will learn and develop entry level skills utilizing the Office suite to create professional documents and presentations. This will be done through lab training, and cooperative group learning activities. The students will learn Microsoft Word 2000, Excel 2000, PowerPoint 2000, Access 2000, and Outlook 2000
HOURS: 108
PREREQUISITES: None
DATE: January, 2000
DEPARTMENT: Valley ROP
SCHOOL: Selma High School and Reedley High School
CREDITS PER SEMESTER: 10
GRADE LEVEL: 11th grade thorough adult
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
1. Lecture
2. Cooperative group learning
3. Demonstration
4. Modeling
5. Multimedia aids
EVALUATION METHODS:
1. Daily assignments (exercises, simulations, and problems)
2. Class participation (attendance, discussions, group participation)
3. Tests, quizzes, and Final (T/F, short answer, multiple choice, and computer
assignments
OBJECTIVES/STUDENT COMPETENCIES
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following skills necessary for entry-level employment:
CAREER PREPARATION STANDARDS
A. PERSONAL SKILLS - Students will understand how personal skill development
affects their employability. This skill includes positive attitudes,
self-confidence, honesty, responsibility, initiative, self-discipline, personal
hygiene, time management, and the capacity for lifelong learning.
1. Demonstrate an understanding of classroom policies and procedures.
2. Discuss importance of the following personal skills in the business
environment:
a. positive attitude
b. self-confidence
c. honesty
d. perseverance
e. self-management/work ethic
f. pride in product/work
g. dependability
3. Identify acceptable work attire.
4. Establish goals for self-improvement and further education/training.
5. Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
6. Understand the importance of initiative and leadership.
7. Understand the importance of lifelong learning in a world of constantly
changing technology.
B. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS - Students will understand key concepts on group
dynamics, conflict resolution, and negotiation. This skill includes the ability
to work cooperatively, accept supervision, assume leadership roles, and show
respect for others. This standard includes an understanding of sexual
harassment laws and an appreciation of cultural diversity in the workplace.
1. Identify and discuss behaviors of an effective team.
2. Explain the central importance of mutual respect in the workplace relations.
3. Discuss and demonstrate strategies for conflict resolution and negotiation,
and explain their importance within the business environment.
4. Understand laws that apply to sexual harassment in the workplace, and
identify tactics for handling harassment situations.
5. Work cooperatively, share responsibilities, accept supervision and assume
leadership roles.
6. Demonstrate cooperative working relationships and proper etiquette across
gender and cultural groups.
C. THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS - Students will exhibit critical and
creative thinking skills, logical reasoning, and problem solving. These skills
include applying basic skills in order to calculate, estimate, measure;
identify, locate, and organize information/data; interpret and follow
directions from manuals, labels, and other sources; analyze and evaluate
information and solutions.
1. Recognize the importance of good academic skills and implement a plan for
self-improvement as needed.
2. Read, write, and give directions.
3. Exhibit critical and creative thinking skills and logical reasoning skills,
and employ these skills for problem solving.
a. Work as a team member in solving problems.
b. Diagnose the problem, its urgency, and its causes.
c. Identify alternatives and their consequences.
d. Explore possible solutions.
e. Compare/contrast the advantages and disadvantages of alternatives.
f. Determine appropriate action(s).
g. Implement action(s).
h. Evaluate results of action(s) taken.
D. COMMUNICATION SKILLS - Students will understand principles of effective
communication. This standard includes effective oral and written communication,
listening skills, following and giving directions, requesting and giving
information, asking questions.
1. Use communication concepts in application of skills, techniques, and
operations.
a. Prepare written material.
b. Analyze written material.
2. Understand and implement written instructions, from technical manuals,
written communications, and reference books.
3. Present a positive image through verbal and nonverbal communication, and
understand the power of body language in communication.
4. Demonstrate active listening through oral and written feedback.
5. Give and receive feedback.
6. Demonstrate assertive communications (both oral and written).
7. Demonstrate proper etiquette in workplace communications, including an
awareness of requisites for international communications (languages, customs,
time zones, currency and exchange rates).
8. Demonstrate writing/editing skills as follows:
a. Write, proofread, and edit work.
b. Use correct grammar, punctuation, capitalization, vocabulary, and spelling.
c. Select and use appropriate forms of technology for communication.
9. Exhibit a proficiency in the use of reference books.
10. Research, compose, and orally present information for a variety of business
situations utilizing appropriate technology.
E. EMPLOYMENT LITERACY - Students will understand career paths and strategies
for obtaining employment within their chosen field. This includes traditional
job preparation skills, such as resumes, application forms, cover letters,
sources of employment information, and interviewing skills, but also includes
an overview of the industry and an understanding of labor market trends.
1. Explore career opportunities and projected trends; investigate required
education, training and experience; and develop an individual education plan.
2. Identify steps for setting goals and writing personal goals and objectives.
3. Examine aptitudes related to career options; relate personal characteristics
and interests to educational and occupational opportunities.
4. Develop a career portfolio, including the following documents:
a. job application
b. resume(s)
c. appropriate cover and follow-up correspondence
5. Identify and demonstrate effective interviewing techniques.
G. TECHNOLOGY LITERACY - Students will understand and adapt to changing
technology by identifying, learning, and applying new skills to improve job
performance. Students should understand the role of technology in their chosen
field and should be able to use all appropriate technology. Students should
also feel confident in their ability to learn new technology by generalizing from
what they know, adapting skills to new situations, and identifying and using
sources of information and of further learning.
1. Demonstrate the ability to use personal computers for loading and retrieving
data, information gathering, measurements, and writing.
2. Identify the characteristics and explain the importance of adapting to
changes, being flexible, and evaluating goals when working in the industry.
3. Understand the importance of lifelong learning in adapting to changing
technology.
H. IMPORTANCE OF ETHICS – Students will understand proper ethics in the
workplace.
1. Discuss social and ethical responsibilities in the industry.
2. Demonstrate ethical choices in workplace situations.
COURSE OBJECTIVES/STANDARDS:
MOUS
1. Word
2. Excel
3. Access
4. PowerPoint
5. Outlook
6. Text formatting
7. Page formatting
8. Image formatting
9. General document editing
10. Blocking and highlighting
11. Cut and paste operations
12. Use Windows 95 or 98 “Help” to locate information and to troubleshoot and
resolve problems.
13. Use Windows 95 or 98 GUI to manage business documents..
