Abington Junior High School Course Selection Guide 2012-2013 ...

COMPUTER LITERACYComputer Literacy 7 (required)Computer literacy skills are taught within the context of subject area classrooms, and focus on usingcomputer applications to accomplish curriculum objectives. The Microsoft Office Suite, including Word,Excel, and PowerPoint; are used across the curriculum. Students also practice Internet research skills; whileproperly attributing their sources. Other topics of concern may be addressed, including Internet Safety andfile management.Multi-Media Technology (Elective grade 7 or 8)Students will explore the use of computer software in designing multimedia projects for demonstration &presentation purposes. These projects will utilize two major pieces of software: HTML Webpage Codingand MS PowerPoint. Students will have assignments and projects that may call for group work. Studentswill create numerous web sites in the second semester utilizing the HTML coding language. Some DesktopPublishing content will be explored in the Microsoft Publisher software.Advanced Multi- Media Technology (Elective Grade 8)Students must have already taken and passed Multimedia Tech. Students will explore the use of computersin designing multimedia projects for presentation purposes. Projects will utilize Internet Explorer,PowerPoint, GIMP (similar to PhotoShop), and HTML Webpage Coding. Students will also use a digitalcamera and Photo Editor/Manager. Students will create numerous LIVE web sites utilizing advancedHTML language. Students will be introduced to Windows MovieMaker.11