1. Spring 2013
Mrs. Natasha Humar

2. Why is Tech Lit Important?
 Computers have changed the way we work and live
 Computers/software applications make performing
tasks easier

3. Technology in the Field
Education Deliver lessons through audio-visual learning aids,
maintain student records, create assignments
Business Maintain accounts, records, track inventory,
communication
Healthcare Medical records, research and development
Publishing Newsletters, marketing material, newspapers,
books
Arts & Create drawings, edit and enhance photos, write
Entertainment books, watch movies, listen to music, store and
share photos, play games
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4. Tech Lit
 Once a week: Approximately 35 minutes
 Remediation Classes: Thursdays 10:15 a.m. – 10:52 a.m.
 Grading: Mastery Learning 80%

5. Tech Lit Topics
 Blackboard  Microsoft Office
 Citrix Excel 2007
 Microsoft Office  Basic Tasks
Outlook 2007  Spreadsheet Assignment
 Emails  Microsoft Office
 Attachments PowerPoint 2007
 Calendar  Basic Tasks
 Microsoft Office  Presentation Assignment
Word 2007  Other
 Basic Tasks  Online Job Applications
 Resumes  Smart Notebook
 Cover Letters  Publisher

7. EXPECTATIONS OF RESPECT
To get it, you must give it