Technology
Computer Lab
Mrs. Joyce Roberts, Technology Teacher
- Special teaching Certification by the Diocese of Fort Worth
- Pensacola College
- 10th year at HFCS
- 5 years as teacher's aide
- 6 years teaching technology
Philosophy: These children of God are the future of the world; therefore we must inspire them to always be Christ centered doing their best. A good teacher is dedicated to developing the student intellectually, spiritually and morally.
- 25 networked computers (on annual refreshment schedule)
- Windows XP Pro
- 17” flat panel monitors
- Cybersitter Internet filter (Winner-5 times of PC Magazine’s Editor’s Award)
- Networked B&W and Color Laser Jet printers
- Canon Power Shot digital camera
- Scanner
- Office Pro 2003
- 2 Keyboarding programs-Type to Learn and Type for Fun
- Techworks- Grades 6-8
- Various other educational software programs
- Hitachi Starboard (Interactive electronic white board)
Computer Lab Curriculum Highlights
First Grade
- Learn how to use a computer & navigate through Web sites
- Play educational games-Software and Internet
- Introduce keyboarding-keyboarding short words at 10-15 wpm
Second Grade
- Introduce Microsoft Word applications-ie AutoShapes, text boxes, WordArt, copy/paste & formatting
- Introduce Microsoft Paint-draw themselves and a panda
- Introduce Information Literacy (Internet Research)
- Continue building keyboarding skills-keyboarding words at 12-17 wpm
Third Grade
- Continue building keyboarding skills with emphasis on accuracy and speed of 15-20 wpm beginning to type short phrases
- Information Literacy
- Expand Microsoft Word knowledge-ie tables
- Introduce Microsoft PowerPoint creating a diagram slide on a World Record and a famous person in history
Fourth Grade
- Begin typing short sentences in keyboarding building speed to 17-22 wpm
- Expand Information Literacy skills
- Expand Microsoft Word skills, using text boxes, drawing tools, WordArt
- creating a text box saint report
- Expand Microsoft PowerPoint skills, creating a 4 slide presentation
Fifth Grade
- Improve keyboarding for speed of 20-25 wpm
- Introduce Microsoft Excel creating spreadsheets and charts
- Expand Internet research skills and understand URLs, domain name and suffixes
- Expand knowledge in Microsoft Word & Publisher, create an outline, tables, and a religious vocation content map & cards
Sixth Grade
- Continue keyboarding for improved accuracy and speed of 22-27 wpm
- Learn Microsoft Word and Internet terminology
- Expand knowledge in all Microsoft Office programs
- Microsoft Publisher-create a brochure, a “Lost Pet” flyer & a postcard
- Microsoft PowerPoint-create PowerPoints with animation, transitions, and hyperlinks
Seventh Grade
- Continue keyboarding for improved accuracy and speed of 25-30 wpm
- Learn important developments and people in the History of Computers
- Learn and create a timeline of the History of Computers
- Expand knowledge in all Microsoft Office programs
- Microsoft Word-Create custom tables and electronic forms
- Microsoft PowerPoint-create a presentation on a decade using action buttons and hyperlinks
- Microsoft Publisher-create a themed birthday invitation
- Microsoft Excel-Learn terminology, formulas & functions, and create different types of graphs
- Learn copyright policies & netiquette
Eighth Grade
- Continue keyboarding for improved accuracy and speed of 27-32 wpm
- Expand knowledge in all Microsoft Office programs
- Microsoft Excel-Create spreadsheets using formulas, functions and order of operations
- Microsoft Publisher-create a HFCS school brochure and a newsletter
- Microsoft PowerPoint-Create an “All About Me” presentation
- Introduce Microsoft Access-create a database with queries, tables, create reports, and learn terminology
- Learn Internet safety-how to be smart, safe, and secure online
- Learn how to make advance Google searches
- Learn computer parts, troubleshooting and maintenance
