Technology

I=Introduction      D=Developing        M=Mastery      
       
Standard 1: Students will demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems and are proficient in the use of technology.

 

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Identify parts of the computerIDMMMM

 

Use floppy discs and CDs properlyIDMMMM

 

Use computer terms: menu, icon, start, close, save, save as, file, scroll bar, and cursorIDMMMM

 

Turn on/off a computer properlyIDMMMM

 

Log in with user name and password IDMMM

 

Use mouse skills (single, double, right/left clicks)IDMMMM

 

Launch/close applications on hard drive & CDsIMMMMM

 

Save/retrieve work from desktop filesIM    

 

Save/retrieve work on a network  IDMM

 

Save/retrieve work with floppy and/or CD burner    ID

 

Use internet bookmarks, navigate a siteIDMMMM

 

Locate/use basic keyboard pads: enter, space bar, shift, arrows, backspace, enter, tab, caps lock, individual letters and numbersIDMMMM

 

Keyboarding: correct side of keyboard, home row IDMMM

 

Keyboarding: correct fingering, posture, touch typing  IDDD

 

Standard 2: Students will understand ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.  They will practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.  They will develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

 

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Describe uses of technology in society  IDDD

 

Demonstrate proper usage of equipment (computers and peripherals)IDMMMM

 

Understand/adhere to copyright laws   IDD

 

Understand/adhere to hardware and software licensing agreements    ID

 

Understand/adhere to established district & school proceduresIDMMMM

 

Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technologyIDMMMM

 

Standard 3: Students will use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. Students will use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

 

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Enter/delete textIDMMMM

 

Select text/format with font options IDMMM

 

Edit alignment/justification, line spacing, and margins   IDM

 

Cut/copy/paste within or between documents IDMMM

 

Undo/redoIDMMMM

 

Use spell check  IDMM

 

Import/manipulate graphics (clip art, drawings, digital camera images, saved images)  IMMM

 

Use word art  IMMM

 

Use 'save as'  IDDMM

 

Find/replace    ID

 

Insert, position, remove tabs     I

 

Use the thesaurus and definitions    ID

 

Add page borders   IDM

 

Use text boxes with format options  IDMM

 

Add headers & footers   IDM

 

Print (select printer, set number of copies) IDMMM

 

Use printing options (two-sided printing, color choices)    ID

 

       

 

Graphics      

 

Access/use drawing program (tools, text)IDMMMM

 

Manipulate a graphic  IDMM

 

Import a student-created graphic into another document  IMMM

 

Use the scanner and digital camera    ID

 

Standard 4: Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences. Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

 

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Start/open a presentation  IDMM

 

Format a Master slide   IDM

 

Add text and graphics to a slide  IDMM

 

Add transitions to a slide    DM

 

Add sound effects and/or video/music to a slide    ID

 

Use various View options (show, slide sorter, etc.)   IDM

 

Reorganize a slide show   IDM

 

Print in various configurations    ID

 

Insert a hyperlink in a slide     D

 

Communicate through a series of slides    ID

 

Create a brochure, newsletter, book, or flyer IDDMM

 

Add graphics and text DMMMM

 

Add/delete pages    DM

 

  Standard 5: Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources. Students use technology tools to process data and report results. Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

 

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Gather reference material from an electronic database or reference CD.  IDMM

 

Perform a Boolean word search  IDMM

 

Identify key words, names, and phrases for a search  IDMM

 

Access a website by typing a URL   DMM

 

Search via a web browser  IDMM

 

Use a web browser toolbarDMMMMM

 

Capture information from an online source and transfer text to a word processor    ID

 

Capture and save non-copyrighted graphics    ID

 

Print a page from an internet site IDMMM

 

 Standard 6: Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions. Students employ technology in the development or strategies for solving problems in the real world. 

 

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Recognize the elements of a spreadsheet  IDMM

 

Enter text and numbers, move among cells  IDMM

 

Format a cell or block of cells     I

 

Insert data in a data tableIDMMMM

 

Create a data table  IDDM

 

Create an appropriate graph from a data tableIDMMMM

 

Format graph (background, font, text color, etc.)  IDMM

 

Add header/footer     I

 

Interpret spreadsheet results  IDDD

 

Copy/paste a graph into a word processing document or a multimedia presentation project    ID