One Day Academy
Office Application Courses
Microsoft Office for Kids
Suggested Age
8-14
Prerequisite
none
Process/Purpose
Kids will learn Microsoft Office & Windows Applications:
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Word (word processing)
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Excel (spreadsheets)
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PowerPoint (slide show presentations)
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Publisher (newsletters, letterhead, greeting cards, etc.)
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Paint
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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 34 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
Curriculum/Materials
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Laptop computers with Microsoft Office installed (some teachers can provide one if needed)
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Textbook:
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IF USING OFFICE 2010: Computer Apps for Kids Using Microsoft Office 2010, by Sandra Gaiser
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IF USING OFFICE 2016: Microsoft Office 2016 for Kids, by Sandra Gaiser
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IF USING OFFICE 2019: Microsoft Office 2019 for Kids, by Sandra Gaiser
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A USB flash drive to store student projects
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A plain, 1/2 inch 3-ring notebook
Keyboarding
Suggested Age
7-19
Prerequisite
none
Process/Purpose
Learning how to type on a computer keyboard made fun with games, contests and prizes!
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
Curriculum/Materials
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Laptop computers or tablet with a keyboard (some teachers can provide one if needed)
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Computer required for daily practice at home or local library
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Textbook: Keyboarding for Homeschoolers, 2nd Edition, by Sandra Gaiser
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A dish towel or bandanna to cover hands while typing in class and at home
Microsoft Office for Teens
Suggested Age
14-19
Prerequisite
Microsoft Office for Kids or equivalent experience
Purpose
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Learn the basics of Microsoft Office Suite using Microsoft certification track manuals
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Covers Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote & Access database design
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Fulfills 1 credit state requirement for Technology applications
Curriculum/Materials
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Laptop computers with Microsoft Office installed (some teachers can provide one if needed)
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MUST have Microsoft Office (version 2010 or later) Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote & Access programs on it
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Note: OneNote is built into Windows 10 now (Free)
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Note: Access is available in the annual subscription to Office 365. If you don't have it, let the instructor know.
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5 Microsoft Office training manuals (order online here) – By Aug 1
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A USB flash drive for student files
Adv. Microsoft Office for Teens
Suggested Age
15-19
Prerequisite
Microsoft Office for Teens or equivalent experience
Purpose
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Learn ADVANCED Microsoft Office Suite using Microsoft certification track manuals
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Covers advanced techniques in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access & Publisher
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Great for students who need Technology Applications credit and already have some experience with Microsoft Office programs!
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Fulfills 1 credit state requirement for Technology Applications
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Certificate of Completion awarded upon completion
Curriculum/Materials
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Laptop computers with Microsoft Office installed (some teachers can provide one if needed)
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MUST have Microsoft Office (version 2010 or later) Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote & Access programs on it
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Note: OneNote is built into Windows 10 now (Free)
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Note: Access is available in the annual subscription to Office 365. If you don't have it, let the instructor know.
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5 Microsoft Office training manuals (order online here) – By Aug 1
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A USB flash drive for student files