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Computer Applications III: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

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Desktop Publishing and Graphics – Creating & Editing Simple Publications

  • 1.1

    Define desktop publishing terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions1.1.1

  • 1.2

    Explain the terms associated with planning, layout, and design decisions

    1. 1.

      Collect examples of desktop publishing documents, and evaluate good and bad layout design1.2.1

    2. 2.

      Create a thumbnail sketch1.2.2

  • 1.3

    Define publications

    1. 1.

      Collect examples of publications such as letterhead, brochures, flyers, newsletters, business cards, etc1.3.1

    2. 2.

      Create publications1.3.2

  • 1.4

    Identify typography specific to desktop publishing

    1. 1.

      Use various types of fonts and font styles appropriately1.4.1

    2. 2.

      Explain how type is measured and what size fonts to use for specific publications1.4.2

    3. 3.

      Alignment and wrapping text around graphics1.4.3

    4. 4.

      Create a document that uses kerning (character spacing) and leading and tracking (line spacing)1.4.4

  • 1.5

    Explain special-sized documents

    1. 1.

      Create special-sized documents1.5.1

  • 1.6

    Explain the use of enhancements

    1. 1.

      Use enhancements such as lines, shapes, wordart, masks or fill effects, pull quotes etc1.6.1

  • 1.7

    Explain uses of a digital camera

    1. 1.

      Create a document using images from a digital camera1.7.1

  • 1.8

    Discuss digital file formats

    1. 1.

      Identify digital file formats: bmp, gif, jpg, png, tiff, wmf, etc1.8.1

  • 1.9

    Identify software available for editing graphics

    1. 1.

      Edit and manipulate graphics using the following features (rotate, move, crop, flip, resize, color, shadow, scale, skew)1.9.1

    2. 2.

      Create layered and grouped object such as a logo1.9.2

  • 1.10

    Explain how to scan an image

    1. 1.

      Scan and image and import into a document1.10.1

Advanced Word Processing

  • 2.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Review basic word processing concepts

    1. 1.

      Creating and customizing documents (headers, footers, columns, tabs, tables, margins, alignments, indents, spacing, labels and envelopes)2.2.1

    2. 2.

      Formatting content (format text and paragraphs, styles, templates, themes, pagination, section breaks, find and replace, copy, cut and paste)2.2.2

    3. 3.

      Working with visual content (SmartArt, clipart, WordArt, borders, and textboxes)2.2.3

    4. 4.

      Organizing content (ex. Quick Parts, references, bullets, numbering, and mail merge)2.2.4

  • 2.3

    Explain uses of table of contents

    1. 1.

      Add a table of contents2.3.1

  • 2.4

    Explain uses of an index

    1. 1.

      Create, modify and update an index2.4.1

  • 2.5

    Explain the use of document properties

    1. 1.

      Modify document properties2.5.1

  • 2.6

    Explain reasons for customizing the software tools for the user

    1. 1.

      Add bookmarks and hyperlinks2.6.1

    2. 2.

      Customize ribbons/toolbars2.6.2

  • 2.7

    Explain uses for building blocks

    1. 1.

      Insert building blocks such as watermarks, footers, headers, textboxes, sidebars)2.7.1

  • 2.8

    Identify uses of captions

    1. 1.

      Add a caption to a graphic, figure or clipart2.8.1

  • 2.9

    Explain reviewing documents

    1. 1.

      Compare and merge document versions2.9.1

    2. 2.

      Insert, modify, and delete comments2.9.2

    3. 3.

      Manage track changes2.9.3

  • 2.10

    Explain sharing and securing content

    1. 1.

      Save to appropriate formats and check for compatibility2.10.1

    2. 2.

      Control document access (password protection, mark as final)2.10.2

    3. 3.

      Attach digital signatures2.10.3

Presentation Software – Creating Advanced Electronic Presentations

  • 3.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions3.1.1

    2. 2.

      Design a presentation with multiple types of slides3.1.2

  • 3.2

    Explain importance of Presentation Techniques

    1. 1.

      Identify various presentation techniques<ul><li>Know your audience</li><li>Know your content & subject matter</li><li>Develop a theme</li><li>Proper use of visual aids ie presentation</li><li>Appropriate body language</li><li>Appropriate appearance</li><li>Use of standard language, not jargon or slang</li><li>Introduction of yourself & topic</li><li>Appropriate eye contact</li><li>Proper voice control</li><li>Rehearsing your presentation</li></ul>3.2.1

  • 3.3

    Explain the circumstances in which one should prepare handouts

    1. 1.

      Use the presentation software to create handouts3.3.1

  • 3.4

    Edit text and slide arrangement

    1. 1.

      Add, delete, copy, and move slides3.4.1

  • 3.5

    List several slide layouts

    1. 1.

      Use a variety of slide layouts in a presentation3.5.1

  • 3.6

    Explain the difference in the effects of design templates on various audiences

    1. 1.

      Choose appropriate design templates and color scheme for the audience3.6.1

  • 3.7

    Discuss uses of visual content in a presentation

    1. 1.

      Create and modify smartart diagrams3.7.1

    2. 2.

      Insert, modify and arrange various shapes3.7.2

    3. 3.

      Insert and modify charts & tables3.7.3

  • 3.8

    Explain how to add multimedia to a presentation

    1. 1.

      Insert sounds, music clips, and video3.8.1

  • 3.9

    Discuss methods of how to add and link other content to presentations

    1. 1.

      Insert a section from a word processing document3.9.1

    2. 2.

      Insert a section from a spreadsheet or database3.9.2

    3. 3.

      Insert slides from another presentation3.9.3

  • 3.10

    List several ways that text enhancement can make a presentation more attractive or meaningful

    1. 1.

      Apply a variety of fonts, font sizes, styles, colors, format painter, shadows and text attributes to appropriate places in a presentation3.10.1

    2. 2.

      Use placeholders, and apply text attributes to them3.10.2

    3. 3.

      Use bullets that have been edited3.10.3

    4. 4.

      Use bullets that have been created from a graphic image3.10.4

    5. 5.

      Insert and format text boxes3.10.5

  • 3.11

    Explain the purpose of a master slide

    1. 1.

      Use and customize master slides3.11.1

  • 3.12

    Define transition

    1. 1.

      Use slide transitions3.12.1

    2. 2.

      Create a transition effect3.12.2

  • 3.13

    Explain how animation is used

    1. 1.

      Apply, customize, modify, and remove animations3.13.1

  • 3.14

    Define hyperlink

    1. 1.

      Create a slide with a hyperlink from one part of a presentation to another part3.14.1

    2. 2.

      Add a hyperlink to another presentation or Web site3.14.2

  • 3.15

    Compare hyperlinks and action buttons

    1. 1.

      Add an action button to a slide3.15.1

  • 3.16

    Explain when the use of timings would be appropriate

    1. 1.

      Add automatic slide timings to a presentation3.16.1

  • 3.17

    Explain collaborating and delivering presentations

    1. 1.

      Insert comments, add digital signature, set passwords3.17.1

    2. 2.

      Save to appropriate formats and check for compatibility3.17.2

    3. 3.

      Using software tools to prepare your presentation for delivery. I.e. package for CD, pack and go, embed fonts, compress graphics, embed multimedia3.17.3

    4. 4.

      Use a pen or highlighter to annotate a presentation3.17.4

    5. 5.

      Prepare handouts for a presentation with headers/footers, page numbers, QuicksStyles etc.3.17.5

    6. 6.

      Rehearse timings, create a custom slide show3.17.6

Web Site Design

  • 4.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions4.1.1

    2. 2.

      Look at examples of a Web site and identify the components4.1.2

  • 4.2

    Explain the difference in a Web site and a page

    1. 1.

      Create a Web site4.2.1

  • 4.3

    Describe the process of adding pages to a Web site

    1. 1.

      Add a new page4.3.1

  • 4.4

    Explain the advantages of using consistency in a web page

    1. 1.

      Apply consistency to a web page by using styles, colors, etc.4.4.1

  • 4.5

    Describe editing and formatting text features in Web pages

    1. 1.

      Add, edit, and format text on a Web page4.5.1

  • 4.6

    Describe the process of using images on Web sites

    1. 1.

      Add pictures to a Web site4.6.1

  • 4.7

    Explain the different uses of hyperlinks on a Web site

    1. 1.

      Create Web pages with hyperlinks that are used for different purposes4.7.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2010
Where can I read the official document?
Computer Applications III

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