Computer Applications/Computers in Business

Student Learnings: What students should know and be able to do

• Identify, select, and apply the features of software and hardware.
• Import and export text, data, and images between software programs.
• Describe and use search strategies.
• Explain purposes, functions, and common features of word processing software.
• Use word processing software to create, modify, store, retrieve, and print documents.
• Proofread and edit documents for accuracy and content.
• Explain the purposes, functions, and common features of database software.
• Use database software to store, query, retrieve and sort data.
• Explain the purposes, functions, and common features of spreadsheet software.
• Use spreadsheet software to design, create, store, manipulate, retrieve, update, add, search, sort, print, chart, and delete data.
• Explain the purposes, functions, and common features of presentation software.
• Identify and apply principles and techniques of presentation software.
• Use publication and graphic design software to create a final project.
• Design, create, and maintain a WEB page.
• Access, navigate, and use the Internet as a research tool.
• Identify careers in Technology Industry