[Yr7-10it] Essential skills

[Jolly, Michael D]

Hmm, File Management, AcceptableUse Policy, OfficeSuite basics, Inspiration - graphical note-taking, Keyboarding,
OH&S/Ergonomics, CyberSafety, PC HW/SW basics, 
then there is the fun stuff that I do not consider essential:
Programming, Website building, Image Manipulation/Animation.
My point being that if we just did 'essential' stuff it could be a turn-off, dull etc.
 
Mike Jolly
IT Manager - Curriculum
Kyneton Secondary College
03 5421 1100
0412 75 1984

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Sent: Mon 17/08/2009 12:54 PM
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Subject: [Yr7-10it] Essential skills



Hi all,

After some intensive lobbying it looks like I might be successful in
making I.T. a core subject in year 7 with a time alllowance of 2
hours a fortnight.

My curriculum director wants to know what are the essential skills
that a student should have achieved at year 7 level.

Some essential skills could include:
1. File Management
2. Word processing skills
3. Powerpoint presentations
4. Internet safety

I need to write up a proposal by the end of the week, so I was
looking for some feedback as to what you would consider essential IT
skills.

Thanks for your help,

Joyce

Joyce Tabone
Aitken College
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