Computer Applications I
Computer Apps 1 is a required year-long applied arts course. Students will develop skills that will serve them throughout their school years, in their personal lives, and in their careers. Students will learn Digital Citizenship, Workplace Readiness, Word Processing, Career Planning, Spreadsheets, Research, and Projects and Communication. The Career Technical Education (CTE) Standards for California Schools in the Arts, Media, and Entertainment Pathway will be covered.
Standards:
Creative Communications
Career Readiness
Productivity/Technology Skills
Digital Citizenship
Research/Decision Making
Standards:
Creative Communications
- 2.4 Demonstrate elements of written and electronic communication such as accurate spelling, grammar, and format. (word processing)
- 2.5 Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. (projects a and b)
- 10.1 Interpret and explain terminology and practices specific to the Arts, Media, and Entertainment sector. (word processing)
- A2.2 Demonstrate personal style and advanced proficiency in communicating an idea, theme, or emotion in an industry-relevant artistic product. (projects a and b)
- A7.2 Use language in natural, fresh, and vivid ways to establish a specific tone. (word processing, projects A)
- C1 Explain the permanence of one’s actions in the digital world. (digital citizenship)
Career Readiness
- 3.9 Develop a career plan that reflects career interests, pathways, and postsecondary options. (career planning)
- 7.2 Explain the importance of accountability and responsibility in fulfilling personal, community, and workplace roles. (career readiness)
- 7.3 Understand the need to adapt to changing and varied roles and responsibilities. (career readiness)
- 7.4 Practice time management and efficiency to fulfill responsibilities. (projects a and b)
- 9.3 Understand the characteristics and benefits of teamwork, leadership, and citizenship in the school, community, and workplace setting. (career readiness)
- 9.6 Respect individual and cultural differences and recognize the importance of diversity in the workplace. (projects b)
Productivity/Technology Skills
- 10.3 Construct projects and products specific to the Arts, Media, and Entertainment sector requirements and expectations. (projects a and b)
- A1.2 Identify and use the principles of design to discuss, analyze, and create projects and products across multiple industry applications. (projects a)
- A7.4 Integrate databases, graphics, and spreadsheets into electronically processed documents. (spreadsheets)
- C5 Demonstrate an awareness of data-collection technology used to track online navigation. (digital citizenship)
Digital Citizenship
- 3.8 Understand how digital media are used by potential employers and postsecondary agencies to evaluate candidates. (digital citizenship)
- 8.6 Adhere to copyright and intellectual property laws and regulations, and use, and appropriately cite proprietary information. (projects a and b)
- 9.5 Understand that the modern world is an international community and requires an expanded global view. (projects b)
- 9.6 Respect individual and cultural differences and recognize the importance of diversity in the workplace. (projects b)
- C3 Describe the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property. (digital citizenship)
- C4 Explain how to manage personal data to maintain digital privacy and security. (digital citizenship)
Research/Decision Making
- 3.1 Identify personal interests, aptitudes, information, and skills necessary for informed career decision making. (career planning)
- 3.2 Evaluate personal character traits such as trust, respect, and responsibility and understand the impact they can have on career success. (career planning)
- 3.4 Research the scope of career opportunities available and the requirements for education, training, certification, and licensure. (career planning)
- 4.3 Use information and communication technologies to synthesize, summarize, compare, and contrast information from multiple sources. (projects b)
- 4.4 Discern the quality and value of information collected using digital technologies, and recognize bias and intent of the associated sources. (digital citizenship)
- C2 Determine positive, safe, legal, and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices. (digital citizenship)