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COURSE: PC Proficiency
Prerequisite: None
INSTRUCTOR: Daniel L. Berry
MEETING: Monday 1:00 PM
TEXT: Provided by Instructor
OBJECTIVE:
The students will demonstrate an understanding of basic PC Proficiency skills
and apply them to real world situations. The students
will also demonstrate their abilities working with common programs found within
windows 98 SE.
GRADING: Tests/Projects 65%
Homework/lab Projects 35%
TESTS:
There will be no makeup tests. At the end of the quarter, 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: PC Proficiency
CBEDS TITLE: PC Technology
CBEDS NUMBER:
JOB TITLE/DOT CODES:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The PC Proficiency course will train students in fundamental operating system navigation and prepare students to be compentent on their home computers. Students will learn and develop entry level skills utilizing classroom small/large group interaction, lab training, and cooperative group learning activities.
The students will learn
1. PC Terminology and Identification
2. Windows Terminology
3. Windows Navigation
4. Program Terminology
5. Program Navigation
6. E-Mail Proficiency
7. Internet Navigation
8. Search Proficiency
9. Microsoft Works Competence
10. Microsoft Office Competence
Other skills and Proficiencies will also be covered throughout the length of the course, as individuals need.
HOURS: 180
PREREQUISITES: None
DATE: January 2002
DEPARTMENT: Adult Education
SCHOOL: Selma High School, Reedley High School and Reedley Community Center
CREDITS PER SEMESTER: 5
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
1. Lecture
2. Cooperative group learning
3. Demonstration
4. Modeling
5. Multi-media 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. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY - Students will understand occupational safety
issues, including the avoidance of physical hazards in the work environment.
This includes the safe operation of equipment, proper handling of hazardous
materials, appropriate attire and safety accessories, avoidance of physical
injuries, interpretation of warning and hazard signs and terminology, and
following and understanding safety-related directions.
1. Discuss and implement good safety practices, including the following
(if applicable to course):
a. personal
b. lab
c. fire
d. electrical
e. equipment
f. tools
g. interpretation of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
h. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
i. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
j. American Red Cross Standards (ARC)
k. Networking Safety Standards
2. Apply sound ergonomic principles in organizing one’s workspace.
F. 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:
PC Proficiency
1. Boot-up a typical personal computer.
2. Identify the major components found in a personal computer.
3. Perform common procedures to use a personal computer.
4. Describe the file and directory structure Windows.
5. Demonstrate the proper use of Windows 98 utilities and commands.
6. Demonstrate the proper methods of configuring the PC to optimize the performance
of MS-DOS and Windows 3.11.
7. Configure the e-mail parameters in a personal computer.
8. Configure program settings in a personal computer to access the internet.
9. Install software.
10. Demonstrate proper use of a fax/modem.
11. Perform simple maintenance on a keyboard and mouse.
12. Identify and test basic electronic system components.
Working with a PRINTER
13. Demonstrate proper safety techniques.
14. Describe the processes used in dot matrix, inkjet, and laser printing.
15. Demonstrate the proper cleaning procedures.
16. Demonstrate procedures for determining if a given problem is the fault of
the printer, computer, or software.
