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Course: Fundamentals of Technology
2015-2016
Instructor: Ms. Smith
Course Length: 120 Hours (one school year)
Career Cluster: Business Management & Administration; Finance; Information
Technology; and Marketing Sales and Service
Career Pathway(s): Web and Digital Communications; Accounting; Administrative
Support; Programming and Software Development; Information
Support and Services; Network Systems; Professional Sales; Visual
Arts; Business Information Management; General Management;
Business Finance; Banking Services; Printing Technology; Lodging;
Human Resource Management; Insurance; Marketing Management
and Entrepreneurship; and Marketing Communications
Career Major(s): Multiple
Course Description: This course will provide students with the fundamental concepts,
principles, and ideas needed to understand how business is operated
and managed in a rapidly changing global environment, which is
needed for success in business-related careers. This course also
provides job readiness skills and soft skills that are critical for success
in any workplace setting.
Course Objectives: 1. Identify types of computers, how they process information and
how individual computers interact with other computing systems and
devices
2. Identify the Function of Computer Hardware Components
3. Identify the factors that go into an organizational decision on how
to purchase computer equipment
4. Identify how to maintain computer equipment and solve common
problems relating to computer hardware
5. Identify how software and hardware work together to perform
computing tasks and how software is developed and upgraded
6. Identify different types of software, general concepts relating to
software categories, and the tasks to which each type of software is
most suited or not suited
7. Identify what an operating system in and how it works, and solve
common problems related to operating systems
8. Manipulate and control the windows desktop, files and disks
9. Identify how to change system settings, install and remove
software
10. Be able to start and exit a windows application and utilize sources
of online help

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11. Identify common on-screen elements of windows applications,
change application settings and manage files within an application
12. Perform common editing and formatting functions
13. Perform common printing functions
14. Be able to format text and documents including the ability to use
automatic formatting tools
15. Be able to insert, edit, and format tables in a document
16. Be able to modify worksheet data and structure and format data in
a worksheet
17. Be able to sort data, manipulate data using formulas and
functions, and add/modify charts in a worksheet
18. Be able to perform basic database operations
19. Demonstrate Knowledge of graphics software
20. Be able to create and format simple presentations
21. Identify network fundamentals and the benefits and risks of
network computing
22. Identify the relationship between computer networks, other
communication networks (like the telephone) and the internet
23. Identify how electronic mail works
24. identify how to use an electronic mail application
25. Identify the appropriate use of e-mail and e-mail related
“netiquette”
26. Identify different types of information sources on the internet
27. Be able to use a web browsing application
28. Be able to search the internet for information
29. Identify how computers are used in different areas of work,
school, and home
30. Identify the risks of using computer hardware and software
31. Identify how to use computers and the internet safely, legally,
ethically, and responsibly
32. Conducting a podcast
33. Understand the places and benefits of handheld computers in the
field of computer technology
34. Demonstrate digital video literacy
35. Demonstrate knowledge of web accessibility
36. Demonstrate understanding of Digital Media
37. Demonstrate knowledge of security awareness
38. Demonstrate knowledge of leadership
39. Complete an employment process
40. Demonstrate knowledge of a learning management system (LMS)
41. Demonstrate knowledge of a content management system (CMS)
42. Demonstrate knowledge of Global Position Systems (GPS)
43. Demonstrate knowledge of geographic information system (GIS)

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Certification Tests ODCTE Fundamentals of Technology
Brainbench
 Computer Fundamentals
 Computer Literacy
Classroom Rules: 1. Be courteous and respectful of instructor, classmates & classroom
equipment & materials
2. Keep your attitude and language clean & professional
3. Cell phones must be put away unless otherwise instructed
4. NO food or drink except at team tables in center of room
5. NO hall passes except in emergencies
Classroom Expectations: 1. Be in room and ready to learn by the end of the tardy bell.
2. Treat the classroom as a professional work environment
3. Do your very best in all work
4. Try before you tell me you can’t do something
5. C3 B4 ME – Re-read/re-try, ask a neighbor and/or look it up before
coming to me for help. I want you to learn to problem solve.
6. Your work MUST be yours – NO cheating will be tolerated
7. Be honest & exercise good judgment
8. Manage your time wisely
9. Become involved in Business Professionals of America
10. Follow all classroom rules and procedures
11. Follow all rules and procedures set by Nathan Hale HS & the TPS
district
12. Be responsible
13. Have fun!
Instructional Methods The instructional methods for this course will include, but are not
limited to, the following: Independent study, group work, class
lectures, online learning, group discussions & applied projects.
Grading Criteria 50% Formative
 20% - Time Management
 30% - Daily & Weekly Assignments, Projects and
Participation
50% Summative
 25% - Quizzes
 25% - Tests
Grading Scale A = 90 – 100%
B = 80 – 89%
C = 70 – 79%
D = 60 – 69%
F = Below 60%

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