Computer Technology Classes and Programs at LSVI
Course and Enrichment Activities Descriptions:
Keyboarding:
Students will be introduced to the touch method of operating a computer
keyboard to navigate and utilize an operating system and associated
applications.
Introduction to Business Computer Applications (IBCA):
This course is designed to provide students with basic computer
application skills for accessibility and use in a work environment.
Business Computer Applications (BCA): The IC3 (Internet
Core Competency Certification) curriculum is used to provide students a
method of certification in basic computer literacy, building on
concepts learned in IBCA.
Web Design: Students
are introduced to principles of Web design with HTML, CSS, and
Bootstrap using an accessible HTML editor. Principles for effective
accessibility are a priority.
Computer Science:
Introduction to computer science principles and programming concepts
utilizing various languages including Javascript, Java, Quorum
(acessible evidence based language) based on the computational thinking
framework shown below.
Robotics: Design and
execution of tasks for Lego Mindstorm robots, using RobotC and the
Quorum Programming language (based on Java and the Netbeans IDE, Quorum
version is Sodbeans)
Assistive Technology: Specialized instruction in various assistive technologies, including the Brailliant and Braille Notes.
Meta Objectives (based on the Computer Science Teachers of America Computational Thinking (CT) Framework).
Students will be able to: Formulate problems in a way that enables computer use and other tools to help solve them.
- Logically organize and analyze data
- Represent data through abstractions such as models and simulations
- Automate solutions through algorithmic thinking (a series of ordered steps)
- Identify,
analyze, and implement possible solutions with the goal of achieving
the most efficient and effective combination of steps and resources
- Generalize and transfer this problem solving process to a wide variety of problems
These
skills are supported and enhanced by a number of dispositions or
attitudes that are essential dimensions of CT. These dispositions or
attitudes include:
- Confidence in dealing with complexity
- Persistence in working with difficult problems
- Tolerance for ambiguity
- The ability to deal with open ended problems
- The ability to communicate and work with others to achieve a common goal or solution
Evaluations:
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Project Assignments
- Objective Tests
- Classwork and Participation
Each student is expected to follow the guidelines for discipline in the Louisiana Schools for the Visually Impaired handbook.