Saint Paul Public Schools Secondary Course Syllabus
Grade Level: 9-12
Subject Area: Business
High School
Course Number: B405241
Course Title: ELL Computer Applications (ELL Levels 1-3)
Length: Semester
Prerequisite: ELL Keyboarding
Course Description: In today's world, understanding computer concepts, possessing computer skills,
and knowing how to apply them are essential. This course is designed for ELL Levels 1-3 students
who have mastered the ELL Computer Keyboarding course with a letter grade of C- and higher.
Students will continue to build touch-typing skills while developing software (word processing,
graphic, and spreadsheet) knowledge and technology skills for application purposes. Techniques and
procedures for acquiring stroking accuracy and speed are further emphasized.
Standards and Benchmarks:
IMPACT ON SOCIETY
Standard: Access the impact of informational technology on society.
Benchmarks: Level 1
A) Identify uses of informational technology in the home, society, and workplace.
B) Recognize the risks of information technology to personal health.
Benchmarks: Level 2
A) Describe the impact of technology on the skills needed in the workplace.
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Standard: Identify and select application software; diagnose and solve problems resulting
from software’s use.
Benchmarks: Level 1
A) Identify basic communications application software (e.g., e-mail and browser
software)
B) Prepare documents that include a variety of media (e.g., images, text, and sounds)
C) Use a variety of application software appropriate to specific tasks (e.g., keyboarding
and word processing software)
Benchmarks: Level 2
A) Identify the types of application software and explain the purpose or use of each.
B) Use online and offline help to learn software.
C) Select and apply the appropriate application software to common tasks.
INPUT TECHNOLOGIES
Standard: Use input technologies appropriately to enter and manipulate text and data.
Benchmarks: Level I
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A) Develop proper input techniques (e.g., keyboarding, handwriting recognition, and the
use of a touch screen or mouse), including safety methods to avoid repetitive strain
injury.
B) Enter and manipulate numeric data using the touch method on a 10-key keypad.
C) Use a variety of input technologies.
Benchmarks: Level 2
A) Develop input technology skills for acceptable speed and accuracy levels that adhere
to principles of repetitive strain avoidance.
B) Describe the safe and appropriate use of input tools and techniques.
INFORMATION RETRIEVAL
Standard: Gather, evaluate, use, and cite information from information technology sources.
Benchmarks: Level 1
A) Use a variety of information technology resources to retrieve information.
PRIVACY AND ETHICS
Standard: Follow policies for managing privacy and ethical issues in organizations and in a
technology based society.
Benchmarks: Level 1
A) Identify personal information that should not be shared.
B) Understand the risks and dangers of sharing personal information.
C) Understand basic issues related to responsible use of technology and describe personal
consequences of inappropriate use.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREERS
Standard: Describe positions career paths in information technology.
Benchmarks: Level I
A) Identify information technologies commonly used in all careers.
B) Recognize the impact of information technology on all careers.
Scope and Sequence:
This course supports career and technical education efforts of having students learn authentic skills for
the workplace and life-long learning.
Content-based Instructional Practices:
Integrate hands-on activities and core knowledge into practical applications for business, community,
workplace and life-long learning.
Create real world situations in which students can demonstrate content knowledge.
Assessments:
On-going, formative and summative
Routine, informal, ongoing, day-to-day assessments
Instructional Materials:
Basic Computer Software Applications Text; (Adapted materials to learn course content)
Computer; Internet
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Google: The ESL Computer Book (EXCELLENT SOURCE, 60 pgs.)
Keyboarding software (e.g. MicroType)
Word processing, Spreadsheet, Graphic Presentation Software
Technology and Internet:
Keyboarding/Computer Class Resources http://www.crews.org/media_tech/compsci/
Keyboarding Bingo http://www.mavisbeacon.com/teachers_lounge.html
Typing Software http://www.superkids.com/aweb/pages/reviews/typing1/sw_sum1.shtml
History of Keyboarding http://www.mavisbeacon.com/history.html
Letterchase Keyboarding Freeware/Speed Builder http://www.letterchase.com
Online Typing Textbook http://www.math.buffalo.edu/~slavik/typing_class.html
Ainsworth Keyboarding Trainer Demo http://www.qwerty.com/
Typing Pal http://typingpal.com
Learn 2 Type http://learn2type.com
Suggested Adaptations for English Language Learners
Adapted materials to learn course content
Experiential learning
Pre-printed notes
Bridging support within the classroom
Flexibility of timelines, due dates
Integrating curriculum with technology
Additional analysis of lessons
An updated version of this curriculum is available online at www.thecenter.spps.org. Anchor lessons
and common assessments for all courses are or will be available online.
District course numbers and titles have specific assigned standards that are required regardless of
where the course is taught.
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