Timed writings with a maximum number of errors allowed are used as a portion of evaluating grades each nine weeks. Students continue to learn more functions in Microsoft Word 2000 for use in this course and in their other classes that utilize a computer lab. The QuickCheck program is used which puts students in competition with themselves to improve accuracy, speed, and proofreading. Good technique, proper work habits, and current record keeping of assignments, directions, and grades are required. Word Processing is taught through hands-on use of the computer.
Students learn to write, edit, rewrite, file, save, and retrieve copy.
Good keyboarding technique and direction-following skills are enforced. This self-paced program uses Microsoft Word 2000. This is a one-semester class in which students will learn to program using Visual Basic 5.0. With Visual Basic, it takes just a few clicks to include standard objects such as buttons, boxes, and icons in the application. Once the objects are created, the programmer writes specific code instructions telling each object how to respond when clicked, double-clicked, etc.