The Class

At Saint Aloysius Elementary Academy, students are exposed to a wide and expanding world of technology.  Weekly technology classes ensure that students are getting the information they need to be a contributing and technologically literate member of society. Since technology is becoming more and more a part of our daily lives, technology classes are an important commodity in the Academy's curriculum. Students learn online safety and awareness, computer maintenance, essential computer functions using Microsoft Office, and other skills that will help them complete tasks in the 21st Century. This year, we will be also be exploring basic computer programming with the junior high classes.

Word

  • Formatting font size, color, and typefaces
  • Formatting pages using text align, page margins, line spacing, etc.
  • Inserting shapes and pictures
  • Using WordArt, tables, charts, and smart art
  • Creating bulleted and numbered lists

Excel

  • Creating spreadsheets and organizing lists
  • Converting data into tables and charts
  • Using Excel formulas to perform mathematical functions

PowerPoint

  • Summarizing information into concise, bulleted slides
  • Utilizing different slide formats and layouts
  • Inserting pictures, graphs, videos, and animations for presentations
  • Presenting projects to the class

Publisher

  • Creating publications for the academy, including the newsletter and the yearbook
  • Using aspects of page design to create brochures, posters, and different pages
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