Entrepreneur Workshops: Computer Literacy

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Computer Literacy is a one-semester course that provides the knowledge and skills required for students to become functional users of computer hardware, software applications, networks, and the Internet. Aligned to various state academic standards, this course is aligned and approved by IC³ 2005 standard, a certification program that serves as a universal measure of basic computer knowledge and Internet skills.

• Preparation for students, teachers, and other users for the Internet and Computing Core Certification IC³ Certification

Objectives

Upon completing this unit, students will be able to:

• List and describe the main computer hardware components of a computer
• Explain the purpose and function of different parts including the power supply, microprocessor, motherboard, memory, hard disk, modem, video adapter, and others
• Define and list examples of input and output devices
• List five types of input/output ports
• Describe and explain the printer and printer interface
• Explain how video and sound cards function
• Describe ways to protect a computer

Online Assessment System:

The Online Assessment System is a randomly generated test bank that allows students to take unit, mid-term and final exams. It also provides a custom grade book, progress report, and score tracking for teachers.

• Teachers – teacher classroom management system including: custom test bank, add/drop student, student password, reset time zone, exam activation/deactivation, and the ability to retrieve exam results anywhere around the world
• Students – real time exam results, missing exams, and access to the student grade book

Resources:

Online resources are developed by group of experienced educators and from teacher input to provide help for teachers entering the vocational and certification training industry.

• Teacher resources, teacher guide, lesson plans, suggestions for projects, lab activities, and answers to exercises, exams, and lab questions
• Student resources provide additional web resources, links, advanced material, and suggested projects

Languages:

• U.S. English
• Dutch
• French
• Spanish