This document outlines a suggested year plan for grade 8 that focuses on developing presentations, desktop publishing, email/internet, and computer skills. The plan consists of 4 units, each lasting a school term. Unit 1 focuses on learning presentation software like PowerPoint. Unit 2 covers desktop publishing software like Word. Unit 3 teaches email and internet basics. Unit 4 emphasizes proper computer ergonomics, safety, and typing skills. Each unit breaks down the content into weekly topics to ensure coverage of essential software functions and online safety practices.
This document outlines a suggested year plan for grade 8 that focuses on developing presentations, desktop publishing, email/internet, and computer skills. The plan consists of 4 units, each lasting a school term. Unit 1 focuses on learning presentation software like PowerPoint. Unit 2 covers desktop publishing software like Word. Unit 3 teaches email and internet basics. Unit 4 emphasizes proper computer ergonomics, safety, and typing skills. Each unit breaks down the content into weekly topics to ensure coverage of essential software functions and online safety practices.
This document outlines a suggested year plan for grade 8 that focuses on developing presentations, desktop publishing, email/internet, and computer skills. The plan consists of 4 units, each lasting a school term. Unit 1 focuses on learning presentation software like PowerPoint. Unit 2 covers desktop publishing software like Word. Unit 3 teaches email and internet basics. Unit 4 emphasizes proper computer ergonomics, safety, and typing skills. Each unit breaks down the content into weekly topics to ensure coverage of essential software functions and online safety practices.
Unit 1 Unit 1 Unit 1 Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 2 Unit 2 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 3 Unit 3 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 4 Unit 4 Unit 4 Presentations Presentations Presentations Presentations DTP with Word Processing DTP with Word Processing DTP with Word Processing DTP with Word Processing Software Software Software Software Internet and E Internet and E Internet and E Internet and E- -- -mail mail mail mail Living with computers Living with computers Living with computers Living with computers 1. Introduction to software Toolbars and screen Different views Open and save 2. Create and edit slides in different views 3. Drawing Tools 4. Tables and Charts 5. Transitions, Animation and Multimedia 6. Presentation Notes - theory on presenting skills 7. Setting up a presentation 1. Difference between DTP and Word Processing 2. Graphics 3. Print Scrn and cropping 4. Tables 5. Newspapers 6. Duplex printing 7. Brochures 8. Mail merging to create manuals 9. Printed Forms Basics 1. Introduction to the World Wide Web Taking care 1. Computer Ergonomics 2. Environmental factors 3. Computer care E-Mail 2. Write and send e-mail 3. The Internet community Computer Crime 1. Hackers and Crackers 2. Online Crime 3. Be safe online 4. Antivirus Internet 4. Online safety 5. Browsers 6. Browsing and searching 7. Web sites in action 8. Web services Typing Skills 1. Typing Skills Recommended Software Microsoft PowerPoint Recommended Software Microsoft Word Recommended Software Internet Explorer/Outlook Express Recommended Software Typing Tutor