Technology
The starting point of the 7th-grade technology curriculum is to review and reinforce the foundation of computer skills established in 6th grade. Additional computer-application skills are introduced in the 7th grade, as are introductory troubleshooting strategies. These goals are achieved through direct, hands-on learning of computer hardware and software skills. Academic subject-area projects are integrated where feasible.
Instructional Activities
Students will:
- Learn to navigate the Lake Ridge Academy computer network
- Use the Lake Ridge Academy e-mail system responsibly
- Demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques and speed
- Review the basic techniques of word processing
- Apply spreadsheet concepts
- Create effective multimedia presentations
- Understand simple layout techniques
- Practice basic Web-page authoring skills
- Learn and apply basic principles of digital-imaging software
- Develop successful search strategies
- Conduct themselves in an appropriate manner on the Internet