EasyTech Pacing Guide Third Grade Technology This pacing guide is designed to help with the following performance indicators: 1. Creativity and Innovation, 2. Communication and Collaboration, 3. Research and Information Fluency, 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making, 5. Digital Citizenship, and 6. Technology Operations and Concepts at a third grade level.
Technology Applications TEKS
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Grade:
THIRD
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EasyTech Unit
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EasyTech Curriculum
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Type
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Instructional Strategy
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Minutes to Complete
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1st 6 Weeks:
Week 1
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Computer Basics
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Acceptable Use Policies
Symbols of Technology
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D
L
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Introduction
Introduction
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30
12
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Week 2
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Computer Basics
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Open Communication Discussion for Grades 3-5
Identity Theft Discussion for Grades 3-5
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D
D
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Introduction
Introduction
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30
15
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Week 3
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Computer Basics
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Cyber Bullying for Grades 3-5
Smart Alert! Cyber Bulling Guide
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L
J
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Introduction
Reflection
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15
45
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Week 4
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Computer Basics
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How Would You Feel?
Netiquette Discussion
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J
D
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Reflection Introduction
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45
15
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Week 5
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Computer Basics
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Printer
Scanner
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L
L
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Introduction
Introduction
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9
6
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Week 6
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Computer Basics
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Review: Computer Basics Unit
Computer Basics Unit Quiz
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Q
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Review
Evaluation
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30
15
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2nd 6 Weeks:
Week 1
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Computer Navigation
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Desktop
Windows and Controls
Toolbars and Menus
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L
L
L
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Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
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12
12
12
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Week 2
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Computer Navigation
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Software
Network Basics
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L
L
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Introduction
Introduction
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12
12
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Week 3
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Computer Navigation
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Devices and Compatibility
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D
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Introduction
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30
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Week 4
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Computer Navigation
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Computer Compatibility
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J
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Application
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45
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Week 5
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Computer Navigation
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Review: Computer Navigation Unit
Computer Navigation Unit Quiz
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Q
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Review
Evaluation
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30
15
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Week 6
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Catch-up and Review
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Review
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45
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3rd 6 Weeks:
Week 1
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Word Processing Basics
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Formatting Text
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L
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Introduction
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15
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Week 2
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Word Processing Basics
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Review Word Processing Basics
Word Processing basics Unit Quiz
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Q
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Review
Evaluation
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30
15
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Week 3
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Keyboarding
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Home Row
Upper Row
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L
L
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Introduction
Introduction
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13
14
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Week 4
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Keyboarding
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Lower Row
Number Row
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L
L
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Introduction
Introduction
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13
12
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Week 5
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Keyboarding
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Shift Key
Drill 1
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L
G
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Introduction
Practice
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22
12
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Week 6
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Keyboarding
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Review: Keyboarding
Keyboarding Test level 1
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J
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Review
Application
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30
45
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4th 6 Weeks:
Week 1
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Visual Mapping
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Idea Webs
Formats and Outlining
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L
L
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Introduction
Introduction
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12
12
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Week 2
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Visual Mapping
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Review: Visual Mapping
Visual Mapping Quiz
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Q
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Review
Evaluation
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30
15
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Week 3
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Spreadsheet Basics
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Parts of a Spreadsheet
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L
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Introduction
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9
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Week 4
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Spreadsheet Basics
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Cell Formatting
Acts of Kindness
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L
J
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Introduction
Application
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12
45
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5th 6 Weeks:
Week 1
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Spreadsheet Basics
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Book Report Progress
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J
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Application
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45
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Week 2
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Spreadsheet Basics
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Columns and Rows
Class Pets Spreadsheet
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L
J
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Introduction
Application
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10
45
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Week 3
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Spreadsheet Basics
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Review: Spreadsheet Basics Unit
Spreadsheet Basics Unit Quiz
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Q
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Review
Evaluation
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30
15
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Catch-up and Review
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Review
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45
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Week 4
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Graphing in Spreadsheets
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Pie Charts
Coin Toss Probability
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L
J
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Introduction
Application
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10
45
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Week 5
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Graphing in Spreadsheets
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Coin Toss Probability
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J
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Application
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Continued
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Week 6
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Graphing in Spreadsheets
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Bar Graphs
Ethnic Foods Survey
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L
J
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Introduction
Application
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11
45
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6th 6 Weeks:
Week 1
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Graphing in Spreadsheets
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Measuring Matter
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J
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Application
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75
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Week 2
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Graphing in Spreadsheets
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Measuring Matter
Line Graphs
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J
L
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Application
Introduction
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Continued
8
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Week 3
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Graphing in Spreadsheets
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Weekly Reading Graph
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J
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Application
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45
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Graphing in Spreadsheets
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Review: Graphing in Spreadsheets
Graphing in Spreadsheets Unit Quiz
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Q
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Review
Evaluation
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30
15
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Week 4
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Presentation Basics
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Audience and Organization
Composing Slides
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L
L
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Introduction Introduction
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12
12
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Week 5
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Presentation Basics
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Life Slide Show Booklet
Enhancing Slides
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J
L
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Application
Introduction
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45
8
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Week 6
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Presentation Basics
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Evaluating and Presenting
Problem-Solution Presentation
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L
J
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Introduction
Application
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9
45
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Week 7
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Presentation Basics
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Review: Presentation Basics Unit
Presentation Basics Quiz
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Q
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Review
Evaluation
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30
15
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Catch-up and End of Year Review
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Review
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45
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Assign to Group
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Prescriptive Keyboarding
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Prescriptive Keyboarding
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L
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Prescriptive
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45
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