Dover-Sherborn Middle School

Dover Sherborn Middle School Curriculum Maps

Course Title: Computer Literacy Grade: 6^th Grade

Unit: FirstClass

Month Presented: Unit 1

Essential Question (s):

How can students use FirstClass to effectively communicate with parents, teachers and classmates to enhance learning?

Learning Objectives:

Students will be able to explain and demonstrate understanding of classroom rules regarding responsible use of computers. (2.6)
Students will be able to identify components of a computers system, understand their functions, and use appropriate terminology in speaking about them. (1.11)
Students will able to use email; create and send messages. (1.29)
Students will be able to open an email attachment and save it to the necessary area in the network. (1.30)
Students will be able to use the correct terminology in speaking about electronic communications. (1.31)
Students will be able to recognize the potential problem of computer viruses and exercise caution when opening an email attachment from unknown sources. (2.8)
Students will be able to use safe practices when sharing personal information vie email. (2.9)
Students will be able to describe and demonstrate knowledge of the school’s Acceptable Use Policy, and know the consequences of violating that policy. (2.11)
Students will be able to use email to communicate with classmates, parents and teachers in regards to class work. (3.11)
Students will be able to transfer files to and from home using FirstClass.

Skills:

Instructional Strategies:

Handouts given with illustrated instruction on the basics of FirstClass.
Demonstrate the use of FirstClass on the overhead for all students to see proper procedures.
One on one instruction for students that have difficulty.
Oral instructions accompanied by written instructions.

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