COMPUTER APPLICATIONS II

Spring 2010
Mr. Smith
Paseo Academy Room 220
816-418-2275
Website - http://computersatpaseo.blogspot.com/
Email - mrsmithpaseo@gmail.com

Computer Applications II is a one semester course that encompasses advanced competencies

to strengthen skills in solving more complex business problems through applications in word
processing, database management, spreadsheet analysis, and presentation/multimedia
production. Students utilize Microsoft Office 2007 which includes Word, Excel, Access, and
PowerPoint, to complete integrated computer activities and produce professional-looking
documents. Students also further explore, research, and communicate via the Internet.

Textbook and Materials

Learning Microsoft Office 2007 Deluxe, Pearson/Prentice Hall DDC, 2008. (with CD-ROM)

Topics Covered

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)

Procedures

1. Make sure you are at your assigned seat before the bell rings.
2. Go to http://computersatpaseo.blogspot.com/ to see the Do Now Assignment
3. Complete the Do Now assignment and e-mail to the teacher.
a. E-mail a copy of the assignment to yourself
4. Give your full attention during instruction.
a. Complete the Assignments and submit (either by e-mail or by hardcopy)
5. If you get done early, complete the enrichment assignment(s)
6. Wrap Up

Evaluation

1) Do Now Assignments
2) Lessons and Exercises
3) Challenge Projects and Curriculum Enrichment Projects
4) Tests and Quizzes

Grading Scale

90.100 A
80.89 B
70.79 C
60.69 D
Below 60 F

Computer Applications – Paseo Academy

Mr. Smith – Room 220
Pacing Guide

Unit Program Weeks Lessons

1. Microsoft Word 4 Weeks Lessons 5, 6, 7, and 8

2. Microsoft Excel 6 Weeks Lessons 4, 5, 6, and 7
3. Microsoft Access 3 Weeks Lessons 3, 4, and 5
4. Microsoft PowerPoint 2.5 Weeks Lessons 2 and 3
5. Outlook 0.5 Weeks Lesson 1
6. Challenge Lessons 2 Weeks
and Integrated Projects

Classroom rules:

• Follow the district student code of conduct and school rules.

• Bring no food or drink.
• Bring no electronic devices.
• Respect the rights of others to learn, live, and express themselves.
• Handle the equipment with care.

Goals

 To function as economically literate citizens through the development of personal

consumer economic skills, awareness of social and governmental responsibility and an
understanding of business operation

 To demonstrate interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills necessary to function in

multicultural business settings

 To select and apply tools of technology as they relate to personal and business decision
making

 To manage data from all of the functional areas of business needed to make wise
management decisions

 To communicate effectively as writers, listeners, and speakers in social and business

settings

 To develop career awareness and related skills in order to make viable career choices
and become employable in a variety of business settings

Computer Applications – Paseo Academy

Mr. Smith – Room 220