One Day Academy

STUDENTS LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF USING A COMPUTER! Apps, file creation, file management, file storage, printing & more! These are the basics before learning to code :)

Kids will learn Microsoft Office & Windows Applications:

• Word (word processing)

• Excel (spreadsheets)

• PowerPoint (slide show presentations)

• Publisher (newsletters, letterhead, greeting cards, etc.)

• Microsoft Paint

• Microsoft Photos

In a fun and creative workshop-style class, each week we will study a new topic and create a take-home project for their computer notebook. By the end of the year, your child will have completed 33 projects of which to be proud: letter, envelope, address label, book report, greeting card, PowerPoint presentation, a reading log and more! They will also learn how a computer is made. This is a great class to introduce kids to the usefulness of computers beyond games and email, and prepare them for a high school level Computer Applications course.

Homework: 1 hour per week

Learn how to manage academic computer applications so students are prepared for school! Integrating technology in education has quickly become core in our modern world. This course will focus on teaching students the applications necessary in order to succeed in their academic careers. These are technology applications that are most commonly used in Junior High, High School, and college. Students who take this course will be prepared to use any of these applications in future courses in any subject in order to be successful. In addition, students will learn how to navigate and be safe on the internet and how to research and copyright material. Technology is quickly integrating in our modern society, and students need to become familiar with how they work in order to use it. Get ahead of the game and learn how these applications work before they are needed.

Students will learn and develop skills in these subject areas:

• Google Docs

• Google Slides

• Google Sheets

• Google Drive & Classroom

• Internet Safety & Cyberbullying

• Computer Basics

• Internet Basics

• Vision Boards

• Canva

• Tech Savvy Tips

• Email

• Research & Copyright

• Digital Animations

• Creating a resume project

• Business applications

• Artificial intelligence tools.

This course will be conducted through lectures, engaging activities, hands-on practice, and discussions. Fun and interactive projects will be provided. Two semester projects will also challenge students in a fun and creative way that will utilize multiple applications.

Homework: 1 hour per week

Learning how to type on a computer keyboard made fun with games,  contests and prizes! Every 2 weeks there is a competition to see how much each student has improved in speed and accuracy. The fastest doesn't always win, because each student competes against himself!

Average speed increase of 20 wpm!

When should a child begin to learn keyboarding? Research states that 8 years old is a good age because students have developed the coordination and manual dexterity to keyboard efficiently. (www.keyboardingresearch.org)

Homework: 10-20 minutes of typing 4 days a week

Certificate of Completion awarded for keyboarding course

• Learn ADVANCED Microsoft Office Suite using Microsoft certification track manuals

• Covers advanced techniques in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access & OneNote.

• Great for students who need Technology Applications credit and already have some experience with Microsoft Office programs!

• Fulfills 1 credit state requirement for Technology Applications

• Certificate of Completion awarded upon completion

• Learn the basics of Microsoft Office Suite using Microsoft certification track manuals

• Covers Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Access. Teams & Copilot

• Fulfills 1 credit state requirement for Technology applications

• Certificate of Completion awarded upon completion

Homework: 30 minutes/week