Computer Applications Topics

Digital Literacy:
Internet Safety/Security
Evaluating Resources
Ethical Behavior Online
Cyberbullying
Copyright and Plagiarism
Citing Reliable Resources
Research Skills

Basic Computer Components:
Understanding Computer Components/Vocabulary
Computer Hardware
Computer Software

Operating System Functions:
Operating Systems
Types of Computer Memory (RAM and ROM)
Practical Systems Troubleshooting

Word Processing Applications:
Text & Font
Integrates Text, Scanned Images, Photographs, and Clip Art
Digital Photo Editing and Design
Inserting Tables
Converting to Web Page
Paper Writing and Footnotes

Spreadsheet Applications:
Developing Electronic Spreadsheets
Spreadsheet Vocabulary
Formatting
Formulas
Graphing

Database Management:
Uses for Databases
Impact of Informational Systems on Organizations
Improving Effectiveness
How Information Systems Affect Customer Relationships and Competition
Recovery Methods

Internet Applications:
Web Apps and The Cloud
Google Drive
Viruses

PowerPoint Applications:
Defining Good Presentations
Developing Multimedia Presentations
Templates
Transitions
Sound

Ethics in the Business World:
Communicating through Technology
Insider Trading
Bribery
Discrimination
Social Responsibility
Fiduciary Responsibility

Workplace Skills/Career Opportunities:
Career Exploration
Choosing an Education Path
Preparing for Industry Certification
Developing Employability Skills
Internships
Searching Online for Employment
Applying Online
Resume
Interviewing

Leadership:
Entrepreneurs
Business Plan
Create Business Cards and Pamphlets
Research Costs, Sources, Supplies and Advertising
Criminal Justice

Financial Literacy:
Making Smart Financial Decisions
Gross and Net pay
Online Banking
Filing Taxes Online
Online Investing