Computer I (year long course, required)
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Technological literacy is the ability to responsibly apply appropriate technology to communicate, solve problems, and access, manage, integrate, and create information to improve learning in all subject areas and to acquire lifelong knowledge and skills in the 21st century.  Students will learn and apply computer techniques such as, but not limited to:

Basic operations and concepts, identifying file types, multimedia, Powerpoint, Word, Excel, keyboarding (ability to type 25 WPM full keyboard with 6 errors or less), technology productivity tools, and technology communication tools. Using the resources available, students will use these tools for technology problem-solving and decision-making that can apply to everyday situations.

These courses satisfy the occupational education (1 year) requirement for graduation, and taking one semester of either course satisfies the DeSales High School Computer requirement.  

Technology Innovations 
(elective, offered every other year based on need.  Can replace Computer 1 on a need basis year-to-year)
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Advanced computers will incorporate materials learned from Beginning Computers course. 

Projects will include, but are not limited to: Photoshop, video editing/iMovie, website building & concepts, website editing, digital video production, getting the most from photos and how to edit them, social media, creation of brochures/printed media and other technology based projects that utilize not just computers but other technologies and digital platforms.

These courses satisfy the occupational education (1 year) requirement for graduation, and taking one year of either course satisfies the DeSales High School Computer requirement.