Bidwell Junior High School - Computers 7 and Advanced Computers
Bidwell Junior High School
2376 North Avenue, Chico, CA 95926   •   Phone: 530-891-3080   •   Fax: 530-891-3082
Computers 7 and Advanced Computers
Goals     Units of Instruction     Hardware and Software
Top of PageGoals

  • Increased knowledge of computer software
  • General knowledge of common computer terms
  • Ability to type 25 WPM full keyboard (6 errors or less)
  • High level of comfort with basic computer skills

Top of PageUnits of Instruction
7th Grade - Computers 7
  • Keyboarding
  • Word Processing
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Spreadsheets
  • Internet Research
  • Basic Web Page Design
8th Grade - Advanced Computers
  • Keyboarding
  • Desktop Publishing
  • PowerPoint
  • Movies and Animation
  • Web Page Design
Top of PageHardware and Software
Windows '98 Gateway Pentium III 933 computers with 17" monitors are used in our classroom. Every computer is networked to the Internet, and four printers (two color, two black and white). Machines are also networked to each other which allows us to share clipart CD's. We have a Linux server in our classroom where students save their work. We have a CD burner as well as a scanner and digital camera. Software installed on all student stations include:
  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, FrontPage and Explorer
  • SWISH
  • LetterChase
  • Sound Companion
  • QuickTime
  • MS-Paint
  • Paint Shop Pro
  • Windows Media Player
  • Robolab
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