Computers Lesson Plans

Examine legal issues in technology in an analytical way using an approach that will enable learners to understand the importance of utilizing technology to aid in the persuasive process in the courtroom. Since the United States consists of a system of civil laws, family laws, criminal laws, and federal laws, the young scholars should have some common understanding about what happens when someone goes to trial.

Students explore computer aided technology. In this computer aided design instructional activity, students complete a tutorial on OpenOffice.org 2 Draw. Students create a piece of work including clip-art to express an interest. 

Students research controversial Internet technology issues concerning security, privacy, and intellectual property. They formulate and present various perspectives on these issues in a mock television panel discussion.

Students integrate the use of technology into a grammatical writing lesson plan. They practice the six traits of writing while composing parts to various stories. They apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of students. Students are graded based on a variety of variables, in order to meet the multiple intelligences of all students.

Students participate in an introduction to the computer and its parts. They examine correct positioning of their body and hands while working at the keyboard. They investigate the basic parts of a computer.

Students examine the significance of technology in the workplace and the training and education involved in various technology positions. They explore job description websites, write a job description for an employee, and develop a help-wanted ad for the position.

Students practice computer basics.  In this computer skills lesson, students are introduced to  computer by labeling its parts. Students then practice using the mouse to click and choose items on the screen.

Students discover the use of technology in education.  For this learning resources lesson, students create presentations of PDA's and GPS devices to educate their teachers on the latest technological advances.  Students demonstrate the devices for teachers and parents.

Students identify security risks which threaten home and school computers. They describe how computer viruses and malicious software programs work and how computer viruses can be prevented. Students describe schools can safeguard computers and networks.

Students explore and identify security risks which threaten home and school computers. They describe how computer viruses and software programs work and how computer users can prevent viruses.