Intro. to Computer Applications (Semester)

Subject Area Lead Teacher: Ms. Megan Hughes

Course Credit: None
Course Code: 808700
Grade: 6

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to introduce middle school students to the basics of computers, keyboarding skills, and potential careers. Students will develop and enhance touch skills for entering information using a keyboard to compose and produce personal, educational, and professional documents. Students are also introduced to entrepreneurial concepts, including business ownership, marketing principles, and basic economic principles. Computer science objectives (algorithms and programming) and computational thinking skills are explored.