The option classes in Information Processing afford students at all grade levels the opportunity to choose from a variety of modules to work on for a term. Students should strive to successfully complete all of the Module Learner Expectations in a given module. In grade 8, students complete Computer Operations and Keyboarading 1. In grade 9, students complete WordProcessing 1. Any student who completes these modules, chooses his/her courses in a progression of Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced (see chart) to acheive as many grade 12 Advanced CTS Credits as possible. If the module and/or test is successfully completed, credit is assigned at that time.

Keep in mind each option course is one term in length, or approximately 12 to 13 weeks (each module requires approximately 25 hours of instruction/work time to complete). All assignments, projects and testing must be completed within that time. A brief description of each module appears below. Be sure to notify your teacher regarding the module you wish to work on. Some modules have pre-requisites, for example, Information Highway I must be completed before Information Highway II.

INTRODUCTORY MODULES
Computer Operations (INF1010): Students develop personal use skills basic to all modules in the Information Processing strand in the following applications: file management, basic hardware and software operations, text entry and workstation routines. Prequisite: None
                                                                               

Keyboarding 1 (INF1020): Students develop accurate touch keystroking of text and data appropriate to personal use and the application of efficient work station procedures. Prerequisite:Computer Operations

Word Processing 1 (INF1030): Students develop skill in using basic commands and functions in word processing software, including document editing, and the formatting and printing of reports, correspondence, and tables suitable for personal use applications. Prerequisite:Computer Operations

Graphics Tools (INFO1040): Students learn the basic commands and functions of computer graphics software, including bitmapped images (paint program) and vector graphics (draw program). Students also develop basic skills in manipulating existing graphics, as well as in producing their own graphics. Prerequisite: Computer Operations
                                                                             

Info Highway 1 (INF1090): Students develop personal use Internet skills for accesssing and communicating data and information, with particular emphasis on the world wide web and e-mail. Prerequisite: Computer Operations

Video 1 (COM1060): Students acquire basic production skills through the use of simple audio and/or video equipment and techniques.

INTERMEDIATE MODULES

ADVANCED  MODULES

Keyboarding 3 (INF2040): Students enhance their keyboarding competencies, by increasing the rate of accurate touch keystroking of alphabetic, numeric and all punctuation keys to support personal use and limited, entry-level, workplace opportunities. Prerequisite:Keyboarding 2

Electronic Publishing 2 (INF 3070) Students use the functions and commands of electronic/desktop publishing software as they integrate text composing, editing, typesetting, graphics generation and page layout functions to create customized, professional, quality documents. Prerequisite:  Electonic Publishing 1

Wordprocessing 3 (INF 3060): Students develop occupational-level competence in the use of word processing software commands and functions to produce mailable reports, correspondence and tables, including the importing and merging of text, data and graphics. Prerequisite: Word Processing 2

Video 3 (COM3110): Students plan, develop and produce specific video projects. Prerequisite: Video 2