Long-Term Goals for this Subject are to Enable students to develop . . . .

• critical thinking and problem solving skills.

• effective communication skills using computer applications or social media.

• ethical standards regarding Internet usage, fair use policies, Netiquette, etc.

• ability to use modern technology (i.e., printers, scanners, digital cameras, SmartPhones,
  tablets, palm devices, etc.) and to become self-directed learners.

Students should be able to . . .

• select appropriate software application to a given task/problem.

• use basic features of computer application software.

• understand basic computer vocabulary and jargon and/or know where to find the information.

• analyze a task/problem and then use software application features to solve the task/problem.

• understand that computers only follow instructions and if given incorrect instructions the computer will yield invalid results/outcomes.

• locate sufficient and appropriate (valid and reliable) resources when conducting research using the Internet.