The technology department at Dublin School equips students to skillfully employ technology as a tool for acquiring information and demonstrating knowledge throughout their academic life. By allowing students of all prior abilities to develop and hone their repertoire of computer skills, classes enable students to practice appropriate and efficient use of technology. Facility with technology empowers students to produce more professional and engaging academic work in every subject area. By exposing students to a variety of computer skills and utilities, Dublin's technology program provides an opportunity for students to further explore individual interests and further expand their skills.

Required Trimester Course

Introduction to Computing (Students may test out of this course.)
The Introduction to Computing course is a required course at Dublin School. Students may test out of the course by passing a computer proficiency test at the beginning of the year. By the end of this one-trimester course, students should demonstrate a working knowledge of common PC applications and functions, including:

• The inner workings and basic function of computers and computer networks
• Manipulating data files on a PC
• Word processing and spreadsheet skills
• Email skills
• A working knowledge of the history and function of the world wide web
• Use of peripheral devices
• Basic computer ethics
• Netiquette

Trimester Elective Offerings

Using Flash
Webpage Design and Development
Introduction to Programming
The Digital Image