Saratoga CCSD 60C

Public Act 101-0654, enacted in Spring 2021, amended the School Code to incorporate language and mandates related to computer science and computer literacy. This fact sheet contains detailed information on computer literacy requirements and a fact sheet for computer science is also available. Computer Literacy is broadly defined as one’s knowledge of and ability to use computers and related technologies efficiently and effectively. More specifically, computer literacy includes knowing what constitutes a computer, the uses and applications for computers, and the impact of computers on society. Public Act 101-0654 sets forth new expectations for schools to provide students with computer literacy instruction starting with the 2022-23 school year.

The following topics will be covered through our computer literacy/science program. 

• Computer Terminology

• Introduction to Hardware, Software, and Networking

• Computer Handling Skills

• Basic Operations

• Mouse Basics

• Keyboard Skills

• Printing Basics

• Troubleshooting Basics

• Chrome Basics

• Google Drive/File Management

• Google Docs

• Google Slides

• Google Sheets

• Google Drawings

• Google Forms

• Research Skills

• Digital Citizenship

***Coding will be introduced to K-5 during Hour of Code week and in Jr. High. 

***Keyboarding will be introduced throughout the program. Third-Eighth graders also have access to our typing program.