Vocational Education - Advanced Information Technology

Vocational Education

·	6th Grade Keyboarding
·	7th Grade Computer Applications
·	8th Grade Computer Applications
·	Personal Finance
·	Career and Information Technology
·	Advanced Information Technology
·	Programming I
·	Programming II
·	Business Management and Communications
·	Accounting I
·	Personal and Business Law
·	Cisco Networking Academy I
·	Economics
·	Marketing I
·	Accounting II
·	Sports Marketing

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Vocational Education - Advanced Information Technology

Application Software Overview

Introduction/Review
The learner will be able to identify basic communications application software (e.g. e-mail, browser software).

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 8.9

Types
The learner will be able to use a variety of application software appropriate to specific tasks (e.g. use a Web browser to find information).

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a)) Nebraska Links to Learns 8.9

Emerging
The learner will be able to explore emerging application software.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a)) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.11

Purpose
The learner will be able to identify types of application software and explain the purpose or use of each.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a)) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Help
The learner will be able to use online and offline help to learn software.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a)) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Select
The learner will be able to select and apply the appropriate application software to common tasks (e.g. design a simple web page).

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a)) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Application Help
The learner will be able to use application software reference materials (e.g. online help, vendor Web sites, tutorials, and manuals).

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Application Features
The learner will be able to use the collaborative features of application software to complete simulated or real organization tasks.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Advanced Features
The learner will be able to use advanced features of common application software.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a)) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Access/Retrieve
The learner will be able to web-based sources, and other information sources to access and retrieve information.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Introduce	Elkhorn Public School(a)) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.11

Evaluate
The learner will be able to the effectiveness of software to solve specific problems.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a)) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.11

Problems
The learner will be able to diagnose and solve application software problems.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Introduce	Elkhorn Public School(a)) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.11

Certification
The learner will be able to introduced to industry certification in one or more application software technologies.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a)) Nebraska Links to Learns 8.2

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Privacy and Ethics

Privacy
The learner will be able to identify privacy issues within an organization.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a)) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.11

Laws
The learner will be able to apply appropriate federal and state laws pertaining to privacy.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.11

Personal Information
The learner will be able to identify personal information that should not be shared.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.11

Appropriate Use
The learner will be able to adhere to and apply organization policies for privacy and intellectual property.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a)Nebraska Links to Learns 12.11

Analyze Technologies
The learner will be able to analyze various information technologies to distinguish privacy and ethical issues and problems.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.11

Consequences
The learner will be able to explain and analyze the consequences of illegal and unethical use of information technology.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.11

Policy
The learner will be able to analyze and develop organization policy for the illegal and ethical use of information.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.11

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Careers

Identify
The learner will be able to identify information technologies commonly used in all careers.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 8.2

Impact
The learner will be able to recognize the impact of information technology on all careers and in society.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.3

Explore
The learner will be able to explore careers in information technology.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.3

Paths
The learner will be able to identify positions and career paths in the field of information technology.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.3

Tasks
The learner will be able to identify common tasks performed by information technology workers.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 8.2

Requirements
The learner will be able to describe education experience, skills and personal requirements for careers in information technology.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 8.2

Certifications
The learner will be able to identify and recognize the benefits of industry certifications in various information technology fields.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 8.2

Change
The learner will be able to recognize the impact of technological change on information technology positions and the resulting need for lifelong learning and retraining.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.11

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Operating Systems and Environments

Basic Skills
The learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge of and skills in using basic operating system commands.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Organization
The learner will be able to organize and maintain folders/directories and files using various operating systems.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Features
The learner will be able to describe features of operating systems that can be personalized.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Emerging
The learner will be able to describe emerging operating systems technology.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Types
The learner will be able to types of operating systems, environments, and utilities.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Introduce	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Select
The learner will be able to select operating systems, environments, and utilities appropriate for specific hardware, software, and tasks.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Help
The learner will be able to identify and use appropriate help resources to properly operate the system.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Network
The learner will be able to apply basic networking terminology to a network environment.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Network Applications
The learner will be able to access, navigate and use online services.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Communication
The learner will be able to access and use e-mail and other forms of Internet communication.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.4

Web
The learner will be able to design and create Web pages and Web sites.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Protocols
The learner will be able to describe and use various Internet protocols (e.g. http. ftp,).

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Evaluate
The learner will be able to assess Web site content in terms of organization policies and federal and state laws.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Policy
The learner will be able to develop organization policy for Web site content and access.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.16

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Office 2000 Basic and the Internet

Concept
The learner will be able to explain the concept of an integrated software package.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 8.9

Start
The learner will be able to start an Office application from the installed operating system.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Open
The learner will be able to open an existing document.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Save and/or Close
The learner will be able to save and close an Office document.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Help
The learner will be able to use the help system.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Internet
The learner will be able to access the internet and use a Web browser.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

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Word Processing

Introduction
The learner will be able to start word, reset menus and toolbars and apply appropriate formatting.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 8.9

Creating and Formatting
The learner will be able to create a document with a table, chart, and watermark.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Generating Documents
The learner will be able to generate forms letters, mailing, labels, and envelopes.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Desktop Publishing
The learner will be able to create and print a professional newsletter.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Merging
The learner will be able to merge form letters and other appropriate documents.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Integration
The learner will be able to to import clip art and other Internet operations into word processing applications.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

E-Mail
The learner will be able to send a word document via E-Mail.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Web
The learner will be able to create a web page.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Portfolio
The learner will be able to develop a portfolio of word processing documents demonstrating the skills developed.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Assessment
The learner will be able to identify and apply the skills needed for successful completing of the Word portion of the MOUS certification.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

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Spreadsheet

Basics
The learner will be able to review the basics terminology and operations of the spreadsheet window.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 8.9

Format
The learner will be able to enter text and format the worksheet using the features of the program.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Formulas
The learner will be able to enter, correct, copy, and determine totals in a spreadsheet.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Chart
The learner will be able to add a 3-D chart to a worksheet.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Printing
The learner will be able to print a worksheet in a professional manner.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Workbook
The learner will be able to use the functions of the workbook concept.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Internet
The learner will be able to integrate Internet and web features into a spreadsheet.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

E-Mail
The learner will be able to send a spreadsheet using e-mail.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

What If
The learner will be able to apply a what-if analysis to the information on the spreadsheet.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Portfolio
The learner will be able to demonstrate spreadsheet skills producing documents to be placed in a portfolio.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Assessment
The learner will be able to identify and apply skills needed for succession completion of the spreadsheet portion of the MOUS certification test.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 8.9

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Presentation Software

Starting
The learner will be able to understand and use the PowerPoint Window.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 8.9

Creating
The learner will be able to design and apply features of the program to a presentation.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 8.9

Enhance
The learner will be able to enhance a presentation by working with special features, such as transitions.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Visual Elements
The learner will be able to working with organization charts, tables, etc. in presentations.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Presentation Techniques
The learner will be able to identify and apply the features of a good multimedia presentation.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Deliver
The learner will be able to deliver a presentation to a group using projection equipment.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Internet
The learner will be able to insert a hyperlink into a presentation as well as other Internet operations.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

publish
The learner will be able to publish a presentation to the Web.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Portfolio
The learner will be able to create and print presentations to be placed into a portfolio.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Assessment
The learner will be able to identify and apply the skills needed to successfully complete the PowerPoint portion of the MOUS certification exam.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

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Simulation

Word Processing Tasks
The learner will be able to complete an online applications, create business letters and memos, use an electronic calendar, move and copy text, prepare a fax cover sheet, create form letters, prepare a report with headers and footers, merge letters, create labels, integrate spreadsheets, do desktop publishing tasks, integrate e-mail responses, import and export files, and develop a web page.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Spreadsheet Tasks
The learner will be able to understand the use and create a purchase order, checkbook, payroll, budget, and other miscellaneous spreadsheets as used in a business environment.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Presentation Tasks
The learner will be able to create and use multimedia presentations for a business.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Internet Tasks
The learner will be able to use e-mail and resources from the Internet in the daily operations of the business.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

General Tasks
The learner will be able to understand the purpose of a company payroll, analyze how data affects weekly income, demonstrate effective communication skills through an oral business presentation, and understand the difference between planned and actual expenses.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Portfolio Tasks
The learner will be able to develop a portfolio demonstrating how word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and Internet applications can be used to operate a business.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

Assessment
The learner will be able to show mastery of the simulation assignments by completing an audit test over the documents in the portfolio and skills used to prepare such documents.

Strand	Scope	Source
Office 2000	Master	Elkhorn Public School(a) Nebraska Links to Learns 12.10

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