School District of the City of Saint Charles K-8 ...€¦ · Allison George, Coverdell/Monroe...

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School District of the City of Saint Charles

K-8 Technology Education Curriculum

Grades K-8

Technology Education

Grades K-8

Approved by the Board of Education June 10, 2010

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School District of the City of Saint Charles

K-8 Technology Education Curriculum Committee

Grades K-8

Corey Sink, Assistant Principal, St. Charles High School

Deborah Garten, Coverdell/Null Elementary Schools

Allison George, Coverdell/Monroe Elementary Schools

Craig Martin, St. Charles West High School

Cindy Reynolds, St. Charles High School

Rob Schreiber, Jefferson Middle School

Amy Thorne, Hardin Middle School

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ..................................................................................................... ii

Units of Study .......................................................................................................... iii

Philosophical Foundations ...................................................................................... iv

Mission Statement ................................................................................................... v

Program Goals .......................................................................................................... v

Subject Area Rationale ............................................................................................. v

Course Rationale ...................................................................................................... v

Course Description ................................................................................................... v

Learner Goals .......................................................................................................... vi

Scope and Sequence ...................................................................................... vii-xviii

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Units of Study

K-4th Grade

Technology Ethics……………………………………………………………………………………………….1

Computer Components……………………………………………………………………………………….3

Word Processing………………………………………………………………………………………………….7

Presentation Software……………………………………………………………………………………….10

Internet Exploration…………………………………………………………………………………………..12

Multimedia………………………………………………………………………………………………………..13

5th Grade

Keyboarding Skills………………………………………………………………………………………………15

Computer Concepts & Operations……………………………………………………………………..16

Word Processing………………………………………………………………………………………………..18

Spreadsheet Applications…………………………………………………………………………………..20

Internet Exploration…………………………………………………………………………………………..21

Presentation Activities……………………………………………………………………………………….22

6th Grade

Keyboarding Skills ................................................................................................. 23

Computer Concepts & Operations ........................................................................ 24

Word Processing ................................................................................................... 27

Spreadsheet Applications ..................................................................................... 28

Internet Exploration .............................................................................................. 29

Presentation Activities .......................................................................................... 30

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7th Grade



Word Processing ................................................................................................... 34

Spreadsheet .......................................................................................................... 36

Presentation .......................................................................................................... 38


Multimedia ............................................................................................................ 42

8th Grade



Word Processing ................................................................................................... 47

Spreadsheet .......................................................................................................... 49

Presentation .......................................................................................................... 51


Multimedia ............................................................................................................ 55

Appendix

ISTE Standards ....................................................................................................... 57

Essential Course Outcomes Fourth Grade………………………………………………………….58

Essential Course Outcomes Fifth Grade……………………………………………………………..59

Essential Course Outcomes Sixth Grade……………………………………………………………..61

Essential Course Outcomes Seventh Grade………………………………………………………...64

Essential Course Outcomes Eighth Grade……………………………………………………………67

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Philosophical Foundations

Teachers in the School District of the City of St. Charles share in and ascribe to a philosophy that

places children at the heart of the educational process. We feel that it is our professional

responsibility to strive to be our best at all times and to maximize our efforts by ensuring that

the following factors are present in our classrooms and our schools.

1. Learning is developed within the personal, physical, social, and intellectual contexts of the learner.

2. A strong educational program should provide developmental continuity.

3. The successful learner is motivated, strategic, knowledgeable, and interactive.

4. Children learn best when they have real purposes and can make connections to real life.

5. Effective learning is a combination of student exploration and teacher and mentor modeling.

6. Assessment is an ongoing and multidimensional process that is an integral part of instruction.

7. Making reading and writing connections across multiple sources and curricula facilitates meaning.

8. Literacy for the future means literacy in multiple technologies.

9. Education must respond to society’s diverse population and serve all children.

10. Interactions among students, teachers, parents, and community form the network that supports learning.

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District Mission Statement

The School District of the City of St. Charles believes that teaching and learning are the two most important activities that occur in our community. Our mission is to provide the care, leadership, and instructional skills necessary to ensure that effective learning occurs for each student.

Program Goals

Students who exit the technology curriculum will use technology skills to solve problems that arise from everyday experiences. Students will be able to demonstrate competencies to increase academic achievement across the curriculum.

Subject Area Rationale

The School District of the City of St. Charles considers it imperative that workers in the 21st Century have the technological skills necessary to be productive and successful citizens. Our technology instruction is designed to teach these skills to all students, with the ultimate goal being an appropriate level of proficiency upon graduation from high school.

Course Rationale

The middle school technology curriculum is designed to provide a foundation of basic skills and knowledge in this progressively technical world. It will introduce, develop, and support students in the designated competencies as described in the units of study that will support various curricula. Students will acquire technical skills, learn how to apply their knowledge, and use creativity in their work.

Course Description

This course is designed to introduce students to an integrated software package used to teach word processing, spreadsheet applications, and presentation applications. Students will also continue to develop research skills through use of the Internet. Students will receive immediate benefits, which will be utilized in other courses throughout their educational career. They will use the skills learned to prepare reports and presentations for other classes and retain skills learned for future personal use, education, and careers.

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K- 4 Learner Goals

Students will demonstrate the ethical use of technology:

Informally giving credit for others’ ideas, images and information found in various

resources

Understanding the impact of posting information on the internet and

Explaining strategies for handling a cyber bullying situation.

Students will understand computer concepts and operations:

Identifying major hardware components

Describing proper care and use of computers and

Performing save, retrieve, copy and paste functions.

Students will demonstrate proper keyboarding skills:

Demonstrating ergonomic principles and correct home row finger positions when using

the keyboard.

Students will demonstrate word processing skills:

Defining the purpose of a word processing document

Opening a new word processing document

Formatting fonts and alignment in documents

Highlighting and inserting text and clip art and

Typing using correct sentence structure and paragraph format.

Students will understand internet navigation:

Explaining the difference between a web search and the web address bar

Utilizing navigation buttons

Selecting appropriate key words for searches and

Harvesting images from the internet.

Students will create electronic presentations:

Opening presentation software

Inserting slides and clipart from the ribbon and

Viewing and navigating within a presentation.

Students will use multimedia presentations:

Creating graphical images in Paint

Using draw and paint features and

Manipulating images.

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5th GRADE LEARNER GOALS

1. Develop basic keyboarding skills using word processing software.

2. Enhance keyboarding skills through production work.

3. Demonstrate basic uses of spreadsheet software.

4. Illustrate basic uses of presentation software

6th GRADE LEARNER GOALS 1. Develop additional keyboarding skills using word processing software.

2. Enhance additional keyboarding skills through production work.

3. Demonstrate advanced uses of spreadsheet software.

4. Illustrate advanced uses of presentation software

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Technology Curriculum Scope & Sequence In the 21st century, it is important to recognize that technology has become an important part of our entire educational process for all age levels, kindergarten through college. Technology should be viewed and taught as a tool for problem-solving and decision-making. Students should be encouraged to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate situations at home, school, or work and apply technology to complete tasks efficiently and effectively. The technology competencies have been based on a developmental approach.

Competency

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A. Technology Ethics

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2. Describe legal and ethical aspects of technology (i.e. copyright laws, network etiquette, information security, plagiarism)

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3. Explain the importance of ethical standards in the school and work environments

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4. Identify confidentiality concepts and policies(i.e. log on, e-mail)

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B. Computer Concepts and Operations

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1. Operate cursor movement keys(i.e. arrow, backspace, delete, page up, page down)

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2. Perform basic mouse operations

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3. Perform open/close/save/quit functions in applications

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4. Describe proper care and use of computers

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5. Define terms related to hardware and software

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6. Identify basic hardware components (i.e. monitor, keyboard, etc.)

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7. Use storage media correctly I D D D D D D D D D M

8. Operate Function/Control Keys

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9. Describe troubleshooting techniques for hardware and software

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10. Describe use of technology in the workplace

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11. Analyze technology’s impact on careers

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12. Investigate required education, training, and experience for technology- related careers.

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13. Compare and contrast standalone and networked computer environments

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14. Differentiate different types of networks(i.e. LAN, WAN, client/server)

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15. Transfer files between computers

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C. Keyboarding Skills

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1. Demonstrate ergonomic principles when using computers(i.e. chair adjustment, wrist position, distance from monitor

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2.a Use correct finger positions for homeroom keys 2.b Introduce alphabetic keys correct fingering positions 2.c Introduce numeric/symbol Keys and correct fingering positions

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4. Develop keyboarding

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5. Introduce and apply ten-key technique on numeric key pad

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D. Word Processing Activities

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1. Perform save and retrieve procedures

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2. Print documents

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3. Use spell check

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4. Define word processing

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5. Describe word processing

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6. Create documents

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7. Format documents

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8. Select fonts

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9. Use thesaurus

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10. Use style enhancement

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text

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replace activities

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13. Use features

(headers/footers, page numbers)

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14. Evaluate document

format

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15. Combine graphics and

text into the same document

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16. Use and create

templates

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17. Create multi-page

documents with special pages(i.e. title page, table of contents, special numbering)

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18. Use merge feature

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19. Integrate a

spreadsheet file into a word processing file

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20. Enhance tables(i.e.

shading, math, formatting, alignment

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21. Use features (i.e. tables, outlines, endnotes/footnotes

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22. Prepare documents with special feature (i.e. agendas, news releases, multi-page business letters)

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23. Use sort feature

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24. Integrate word processing, spreadsheet & databases

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25. Create/use

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E. Spreadsheet Activities

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1. Perform save and retrieve

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2. Print documents

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3. Define spreadsheet terms

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4. Describe common

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5. Use basic spreadsheet formulas (i.e. sum, average, mean, mode, etc.)

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6. Edit and revise an existing

spreadsheet

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7. Create a graph

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8. Design/create a spreadsheet

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F. Database Activities

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features

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2. Print documents

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3. Define terms

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4. Describe common uses

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5. Use basic database

features

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6. Edit and revise an existing

database

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7. Design/create tables

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8. Use advanced features

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9. Modify database

design(i.e. field type, size, name)

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10. Merge database

information into useful documents

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11. Create customized reports

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G. Internet Exploration

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1. Use INTERNET resources

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2. Define terms

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3. Download files

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6. Explore impact of

INTERNET technology

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H. Slide Presentation

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procedures

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2. Print slide presentation

files

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3. Use spell check

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4. Define terms

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5. Use slide layouts

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6. Edit a slide presentation

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7. Insert graphics K-12

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9. Import from ext. device

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10. Describe common

applications of presentation software

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11. Use enhancement features

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12. Add video files

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13. Create graphics and add to

presentation

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14. Create a slide presentation

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I. Print and Online

Publishing

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1. Use HTML tags

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2. Create tables

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3. Create forms

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4. Apply elements of web

page design

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5. Create links

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6. Use web page software to

design background

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7. Apply correct web page

components (i.e. color, fonts, size, style)

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Perform save and retrieve function

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9. Print documents

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10. Use spell check

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11. Create text frames

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12. Place images

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13. Place text into multiple

columns

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14. Create headlines

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15. Add drop caps

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16. Use correct leading,

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17. Add rules to documents

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19. Use typography

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20. Apply graphical web page

layout

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21. Create hyperlinks in Flash

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22. Develop Flash files for

web page design

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23. Apply proper use of

master pages

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to documents

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25. Place text in documents

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2. Describe ethical uses of

multimedia

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3. Create digital images

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6. Store data on a variety of storage locations

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7. Manipulate graphic objects

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8. Use layers of define images

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10. Color an image I D D D D D D D D D D D M

11. Apply RGB/CMYK modes

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12. Create a 3D object I D D D D D D D D M

13. Change image resolution

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14. Import an image I D D D D D D D D D M

15. Use channels effectively I D M

16. Understand mask mode I D M

17. Create vector graphic images

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drawing

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create video clips

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21. Capture video

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24. Use video effects and

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Technology Ethics Course Name: Elementary Technology

Grade: K-2

Unit Title Technology Ethics

Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome: Understand the ethical use of the internet

Primary Text:

Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)

X Equity

X Research

X 1. Identify similarities /differences

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6. Cooperative Learning

X Technology

X Workplace Readiness Skills

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2. Summarizing/Note Taking X

7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback

Assessment Activity: Evaluation:

Identify the web address on a web page

3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition

8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis

4. Homework & Practice

9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers

5. Nonlinguistic Representations

10. Other:

Learning Activity – Guiding Questions:

How do you give credit for others’ ideas, images and information found on the internet?

What is a cyber bully and how can you avoid having someone cyber bullying you?

Learning Activity—Description:

Copy and paste a URL into a document to give credit to an internet resource

Role-play a cyber bullying situation and how to handle it.

Content Standards: C.A. 6

Process Standards: 1.7

GLEs: Information Literacy: 1 D

ISTE Standards: 5A Digital Citizenship: advocate and practice safe, legal and responsible use of information and technology

Resources: NetSmartz http://www.netsmartz.org/index.aspx

Enrichment Exercises: Write and perform a skit to demonstrate ways to handle a cyber bully Correction Exercises: Practice identifying web addresses together with a teacher Special Needs: Watch the cyber bullying videos on NetSmartz and discuss

http://www.netsmartz.org/index.aspx

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Course Name: Elementary Technology

Grade: 3-4

Unit Title Technology Ethics

Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome: Understand the ethical use of the internet

Primary Text: (None)


X Equity

X Research


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X Technology


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Assessment Activity: Evaluation:

1. Identify and give credit to an internet source

2. Identify appropriate and inappropriate comments to post to the internet






10. Other:


How do you give credit for others’ ideas, images and information found on the internet?

What is a cyber bully and how can you avoid having someone cyber bullying you?

What happens when you post items to the internet?

Learning Activity—Description:

Copy and paste a URL into a document to give credit to an internet resource

Role-play a cyber bullying situation and how to handle it.

Discuss the impact of items that are posted to the internet



GLEs: Information Literacy: 1 D

ISTE Standards: 5A Digital Citizenship: advocate and practice safe, legal and responsible use of information and technology

Resources: NetSmartz http://www.netsmartz.org/index.aspx

Enrichment Exercises: Write and perform a skit to demonstrate ways to handle a cyber bully Correction Exercises: Practice identifying web addresses together with a teacher Special Needs: Watch NetSmartz cyber bullying videos and discuss

http://www.netsmartz.org/index.aspx

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Computer Components Course Name: Elementary Technology

Grade: K-2

Unit Title Computer Concepts and Operations

Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:

Identify major hardware components

Primary Text: Word Processing Software


X Equity

Research



X Technology




Assessment Activity: Matching test of hardware components and terms Evaluation: Essential Course Outcomes Checklist




X 9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers

X 5. Nonlinguistic Representations

10. Other:

Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: What are these hardware components:

Mouse

Tower

Monitor

Keyboard

Printer

Cables

Speakers

CD ROM Drive

Learning Activity—Description: Interactive visual presentation of computer devices

Content Standards: CA 5

Process Standards: 2.7 & 3.5

GLEs: Science 1B

ISTE Standards: 6B Technology Operations and Concepts

Resources: ISTE’s The Computer Lab Teacher’s Survival Guide by Holly Potee

Enrichment Exercises: Have students draw pictures of computer hardware. Correction Exercises: Teacher will utilize individual or small group activities to review terminology. Special Needs: Alternative assessments will be used, for example, students will be asked to touch specific computer components.

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Grade: K-2



Define technology terms: Primary Text: Word Processing Software


X Equity

X Research 1. Identify similarities

/differences 6. Cooperative

Learning

X Technology




Assessment Activity: Students will be asked to identify these technology terms:

Web Page

Desktop

Click

Right-click

Insert Evaluation: Checklist of essential skills






10. Other:

Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: What is the desktop on a computer? What is the difference between a click, right-click and double click? Learning Activity—Description: Students may practice connecting terms with their definitions.



GLEs: Reading 1E



Enrichment Exercises: Students may create games using the specified terms, which they can play with classmates to reinforce the meanings of the terms. Correction Exercises: Students can work in small groups to match pictures and words for the above technology terms. Special Needs: Directions with diagrams and pictures could be used to help students practice the terms.

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Grade: 3-4

Unit Title: Computer Concepts and Operations


Identify major hardware components

Define terms related to hardware and software

Primary Text:


X Equity

Research


X 6. Cooperative Learning

X Technology


2. Summarizing/Note Taking


Assessment Activity: Students will identify and label hardware, components on a paper and pencil assessment. Students will complete a multiple choice assessment to select the hardware device, when given the definition. Evaluation: Essential Course Outcomes Checklist





X 5. Nonlinguistic Representations

10. Other:

Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: What are these hardware components?

Mouse

Tower

Monitor

Keyboard

Printer

Cables

Speakers

CD-ROM

CD-ROM drive

Learning Activity – Description: Students will complete matching activity with a partner to match pictures, labels, and descriptions of hardware components.

Content Standards: CA6

Process Standards: 3.5, 4.6

GLEs: Science 1B

ISTE Standards: 6A, 6B Technology Operations and Concepts

Resources: The Computer Lab Teacher’s Survival Guide

Enrichment Exercises:

Students create posters in desktop publishing software for each component, including the name, definition, and a clipart image.

Correction Exercises:

Teacher will utilize individual or small group review of terminology. Special Needs:

Utilize alternative assessment formats. For example, students identify the hardware component when given the name of the object, i.e. “show me the keyboard”.

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Grade: 3-4



Define technology terms: Primary Text: Word Processing Software


X Equity



Learning

X Technology




Assessment Activity: Students will be asked to identify these technology terms:

Download

Text

Graphic

Minimize

Maximize

Copy

Cut

Paste

Hyperlink (Link) Evaluation: Checklist of essential skills






10. Other:

Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: What does it mean to download an electronic resource? What is a graphic and what can you do with graphics? What buttons do you click to minimize and maximize? How do you get data from one program to another? How do you connect to the internet? Learning Activity—Description: Students may practice connecting the terms with their definitions using cards with pictures.

Content Standards: C. A. 1


GLEs: Reading 1E



Enrichment Exercises: Students can create presentations and games to teach younger students about the above terms. Correction Exercises: Students can work in small groups to match pictures and words for the above terms. Special Needs: Directions for using the above terms can be given using diagrams and pictures to help students practice and remember the terms.

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Word Processing Course Name: Elementary Technology

Grade: K-2

Unit Title Word Processing Activities


Define the purpose of word processing software

Open a new word processing document

Type using correct sentence format

Type using correct paragraph structure

Insert clipart

Primary Text: Word Processing Software


X Equity



Learning

X Technology




Assessment Activity: Students will re-create a given document with three sentences using correct sentence and paragraph structure and insert clip art. Evaluation: Essential Course Outcomes Checklist






10. Other:


How do you open a new document for typing?

How do you type a sentence and a paragraph correctly?

How do you insert clip art?

How do I write a narrative story about myself?

Learning Activity—Description: Students will compose a narrative text

Content Standards: CA 4


GLEs: Writing 3A Compose a narrative text


Resources: Units of Study for Primary Grades by Lucy Calkins

Enrichment Exercises: Students will learn advance word features such as page borders. Correction Exercises:

Students dictate sentences to the teacher and then type the sentences in a word processing document

Provide a checklist to students for self-evaluation Special Needs:

Templates with fill-in options.

Use simpler word processing software

Reduce number and complexity of sentences

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Grade: 3-4

Unit Title: Word Processing Activities


Define the purpose of word processing software

Open a new word processing document

Type using correct sentence format

Type using correct paragraph structure

Type using home row fingering

Insert clipart

Save a word processing document

Print a word processing document

Primary Text: word processing software and keyboarding instruction software


X Equity

Research

1. Identify similarities /differences


X Technology



X 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback

Assessment Activity: Students will recreate, save, and print a given document with indented paragraph structure and inserted clip art. Teacher will also observe students’ use of home row fingering. Evaluation: Essential Course Outcomes Checklist






10. Other:


How do you open a new document for typing?

How do you correctly type sentences in a paragraph?

Where you put your fingers on the keyboard when typing?

How do you insert and move clipart?

How do you save a document to retrieve later?

How do you print a document? Learning Activity – Description: Students will compose a persuasive text.

Content Standards: CA1, CA4

Process Standards: 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.7, 4.1

GLEs: Writing 2E Conventions 3A Compose persuasive text Reading 3D Understanding Directions


Resources: Units of Study for Teaching Writing 3-5, by Lucy Calkins


Provide opportunities for students to create their own “assessment” and include enough information for someone to be able to recreate the document.


Students dictate sentences to the teacher and then type these sentences in a word processor.

Provide a checklist to students for self-evaluation. Special Needs:

Complete a template with fill-in options.

Use simpler word processing software.

Reduce number and complexity of sentences.

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Grade: 3-4

Unit Title: Word Processing Activities


Open an existing word processing document

Copy and paste text

Highlight text (whole page and selection)

Format documents using alignment tools (center, left, right)

Change fonts within a completed document

Use spell check

Save a word processing document

Print a word processing document

Primary Text: word processing software and keyboarding instruction software


X Equity

Research



X Technology




Assessment Activity: Students will open an existing document template, copy and paste the existing text beneath, format the document, use the right-click spell check feature to correct errors in the pasted text, and save the revised document to their Z drive. Evaluation: Essential Course Outcomes Checklist






10. Other:


How do you open a saved document?

How do you correct spelling errors in a document?

How do you save a document to retrieve later?

Learning Activity – Description: Students will compose a persuasive text.


Process Standards: 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.7, 4.1

GLEs: Writing 2E Conventions 3A Compose persuasive text Reading 3D Understanding Directions


Resources: Units of Study for Teaching Writing 3-5, by Lucy Calkins


Students will be provided opportunities to create their own word processing documents on the topic of their choice focusing on these and more advanced word processing features.



Provide a checklist to students for self-evaluation. Special Needs:

Complete a template with fill-in options.

Use simpler word processing software.

Reduce number and complexity of sentences.

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Presentation Software Course Name: Elementary Technology

Grade: K-2

Unit Title: Presentation Activities


Perform save and retrieve procedures

Edit a presentation by inserting text and clipart

Primary Text: presentation software


X Equity

X Research



X Technology




Assessment Activity: Students will open an existing two-slide presentation template, insert one sentence per slide. Students will then save this presentation to their Z drive. Evaluation: Teacher checklist/rubric

X 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition





10. Other:

Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: How do you insert text into a presentation? How do you save a presentation a document to retrieve later? How you retrieve a saved document? Learning Activity – Description: Students will edit an existing six-slide presentation by inserting text. Students will save and retrieve this file on the Z drive at the beginning and end of each class.


Process Standards: 1.4, 2.1

GLEs: Science or Social Studies (as determined by needs of the classroom teacher)

ISTE Standards: 2A Communication and Collaboration 6B, 6D Technology Operations and Concepts

Resources: presentation template


Students will insert addition slides to input additional information into their presentation.

Students will create a decorative title slide utilizing a slide background and clipart.


Students will utilize a presentation template requiring less input information.

Students will receive a step-by-step illustrated diagram with directions. Special Needs:


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Grade: 3-4



Open presentation software

Save a presentation to the Z drive

Insert new slides

Insert clipart

View presentation in slide show mode

Navigate within a slide show presentation

Primary Text: presentation software


X Equity

X Research



X Technology




Assessment Activity: Students will create a presentation on an assigned topic. Students will demonstrate using the software for oral presentations. Evaluation: Teacher checklist






10. Other:

Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: How do you open presentation software? How do you use presentation software as a slide show? Learning Activity – Description: Students will create a presentation on an assigned topic. Students will save this presentation to their Z drive.

Content Standards: CA1, CA4, CA6

Process Standards: 1.4,1.8, 2.1

GLEs: Science or Social Studies (as determined by needs of the classroom teacher)

Reading 3D Understanding Directions

ISTE Standards: 2A, 2B Communication and Collaboration 6B, 6D Technology Operations and Concepts

Resources:


Students will be introduced to advanced presentation features, such as fonts, backgrounds, slide transitions, etc.


Students will utilize a presentation template requiring less input information.

Students will receive a step-by-step illustrated diagram with directions.

Special Needs:

Students dictate sentences to the teacher and then type these sentences in the presentation.

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Internet Exploration Course Name: Elementary Technology

Grade: 3-4

Unit Title: Internet Exploration


Demonstrate the difference between the search bar and the address bar

Demonstrate the use of the back button

Select appropriate keywords to find information

Primary Text: web browser


X Equity

X Research


X 6. Cooperative Learning

X Technology


X 2. Summarizing/Note Taking


Assessment Activity: Students will complete a paper and pencil assessment covering the objectives listed above. Evaluation: Essential Course Outcomes Checklist






10. Other:

Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: What is the difference between a search bar and the address bar in a web browser? How do you search for information on the Internet? How do you get back to the website you were just visiting? Learning Activity – Description: Students will utilize a teacher-created custom search engine to locate information about teacher-defined topics.

Content Standards: CA5

Process Standards: 1.1, 1.2, 1.4

GLEs: Reading 3D Understanding Directions Info. Lit. 1A Research Process Skills

ISTE Standards: 3B Research and Information Fluency

Resources: Google Custom Search tool


Introduce other student-friendly search engines and allow students to select a topic of interest to research.

Provide opportunities for students to evaluate information they read for accuracy, validity, etc. Correction Exercises:

Provide a more limited number of websites specifically targeted that those students’ reading levels.

Re teaches and works with students in small groups to reinforce concepts.

Allow students to work in pairs to complete differentiated exercises.

Special Needs:

Teach and assess each component individually as students become proficient with one objective.

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Multimedia Course Name: Elementary Technology

Grade: K-2

Unit Title: Multimedia


Create digital images

Color an image

Use draw features

Use paint features

Primary Text: drawing program


X Equity

Research



X Technology




Assessment Activity: Students will read and follow directions to create a basic drawing including filled shapes and lines. Evaluation: Teacher checklist






10. Other:

Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: How do you draw a shape? How do you color in a shape? How do you fix a mistake? How do you free draw using the mouse? Learning Activity – Description: Students will create an image based on the topic and assignment given by their teachers. These images will include shapes, lines, and free drawing.

Content Standards: MA2


GLEs: ART3C

ISTE Standards: 1B Create original works as means of personal or group expression

Resources:


Students will draw their own image using the tools.


The teacher will re-teach the activity

Special Needs:

The students will use only the pencil function within the software.

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Grade: 3-4

Unit Title: Multimedia


Create digital images

Color an image

Use draw features

Use paint features

Primary Text: drawing program


X Equity

Research



X Technology




Assessment Activity: Students will read and follow directions to create a basic drawing including filled shapes and lines. Evaluation: Teacher checklist






10. Other:

Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: How do you draw a shape? How do you color in a shape? How do you fix a mistake? How do you free draw using the mouse? Learning Activity – Description: Students will create an image based on the topic and assignment given by their teachers. These images will include shapes, lines, and free drawing.

Content Standards: MA2


GLEs: ART3C

ISTE Standards: 1B Create original works as means of personal or group expression

Resources:


Students will draw their own image using the tools.


The teacher will re-teach the activity

Special Needs:

The students will use only the pencil function within the software.

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Curriculum Content Area: 5

th & 6

th

Grade Computers

Course Name: 5th Grade Computers Grade: 5 Duration of Unit: Ongoing

Unit Title: Keyboarding Skills


Develop basic keyboarding skills using word processing software.

Primary Text: Century 21 Jr. Input Technologies and Computer Applications


X Equity X Research 1. Identify similarities /differences


X Technology X Workplace Readiness Skills








10. Other:

Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity: Correct Posture Correct Hand & Arm Positions Placement of Keys and the correct fingering for

those keys Placement of numeric and symbol keys Evaluation: Essential Course Outcome checklist Visual observation – check each student for

individual technique Completion of keyboarding software lessons Creating documents using keyboarding software Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: What are the various components of proper

technique? What are the proper finger positions for keys?

ISTE Standards

Missouri State Standards

GLEs or CLEs

Technology Operations & Concepts 6a 6b 4b

CA1 CA4 1.8 2.1 2.2

Writing 1A 2C 2E

Resources: Internet, Keyboarding Websites, Keyboarding Textbook, Keyboarding Software

Enrichment Exercises: Apply learned keyboarding skills to improve speed and accuracy Correction Exercises: Continue Developmental Practice Special Needs: Adjust assignments based on individual needs

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CURRICULUM Content Area: 5

th & 6

th Grade Computers




Students will understand the operations of a computer, and develop an ethical approach to the use of computers. Apply keyboarding skills to other subject areas.



X Equity X Research X 1. Identify similarities /differences










10. Other:

Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity: Demonstrate proper care and use of computers Use storage media correctly Operate cursor movement keys (arrows,

backspace, delete, page up & down) Define terms related to hardware and software Demonstrate proper procedures in basic

operations of using the computer Define and identify hardware components software

operations Describe troubleshooting techniques for hardware

and software Describe use of technology in the workplace Identify technology’s impact on careers Define ethics and demonstrate proper ethical

behavior Investigate required education, training, and

experience for technology-related careers Demonstrate the ability to transfer files between

computers Know the importance of ethical standards and

confidentiality concepts in school and work environments (i.e. log-on, e-mail)

Describe and explain the legal and ethical aspects of computer technology (i.e. copyright laws, network etiquette, information security, plagiarism, district policies)

Evaluation:

ISTE Standards


GLEs or CLEs

Technology Operations & Concepts 5a 5c 6a 6b

CA4 2.1

Writing 1A 2E

17

Essential Course Outcome checklist Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: Can students demonstrate the basic operations of

using the computer? Explain basic knowledge of hardware and software

terms. What are some ethical choices that apply to the

use of computers? Can students demonstrate appropriate technology

for the given task? What loss of privileges or jobs may result from

unethical behavior? Why is confidentiality important and what are the

results of inappropriate behaviors?


Enrichment Exercises: Evaluate computer usage Correction Exercises: Special Needs: Adjust assignments based on individual needs

18


th & 6

th Grade Computers

Course Name: 5th Grade Computers Grade: 5 Duration of Unit: 6 Weeks

Unit Title: Word Processing


Develop basic keyboarding skills using word processing software. Apply word processing skills to other subject areas













10. Other:

Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity: Perform save and retrieve functions Use spell and grammar check Define word processing terms Describe word processing applications Demonstrate how to create and format a

document Demonstrate how to use various fonts,

thesaurus, copy & paste, headers/footers, page number

Demonstrate how to use style enhancement features

Combine graphics and text into the same document

Use and create templates Demonstrate how to use correct spacing and

punctuation rules Evaluation: Essential Course Outcome checklist Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: Can students demonstrate the ability to save

and retrieve all files? Can students demonstrate their knowledge of

print functions? Can students produce documents with no

spelling, spacing, punctuation, or grammatical errors?

Can students create a document to complete an

ISTE Standards


GLEs or CLEs

Technology Operations & Concepts 1a 1b 6a 6b

CA1 CA4 1.8 2.1 2.2

Writing 1A 2C 2E

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assignment? How do students create a document using

different spacing, tabs, and indents? How can students enhance the document by

using different styles, (bold, italic, shadow, underline, font styles and sizes?

Resources: Internet, Word Processing Websites, Textbook, Word Processing Software

Enrichment Exercises: Apply learned skills to create documents using a word processor. Correction Exercises: Correct any mistakes on previously assigned documents. Special Needs: Adjust assignments based on individual needs

20


th & 6

th Grade Computers

Course Name: 5th Grade Computers Grade: 5 Duration of Unit: 1 ½ weeks

Unit Title: Spreadsheet Applications


Apply spreadsheet applications in other subject areas.













10. Other:

Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity: Perform save & retrieve, and print functions Describe spreadsheet terms and common uses Use basic features – auto sum Edit & revise existing spreadsheet Create graphs/charts Design/Create a spreadsheet Evaluation: Essential Course Outcome checklist Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: Can students demonstrate how to save files to

appropriate locations? Can students demonstrate understandings of

spreadsheet terms? Do students understand common uses of

spreadsheets? Can students demonstrate and complete

spreadsheet formulas, changes & formatting, charts, design, and print final activities?

ISTE Standards


GLEs or CLEs

Technology Operations & Concepts 3b 3c 3d 6a 6b

CA4 2.1

Writing 1A 2E

Resources: Internet, Textbook, Assignment Handouts

Enrichment Exercises: Create several spreadsheet documents with charts. Correction Exercises: Have students correct and enhance existing documents. Special Needs: Adjust assignments based on individual needs

21


th & 6

th Grade Computers


Unit Title Internet Exploration


Use Internet resources to enhance learning experience in other software programs.













10. Other:

Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity: Use Internet resources Define terms Download and print files Use Internet search Explore impact of technology Evaluation: Essential Course Outcome checklist Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: Can students research a topic on the Internet? Can students demonstrate an understanding on

Internet terms? Can students select items of information from

Web sites, print them, or use them in a document?

ISTE Standards


GLEs or CLEs

Technology Operations & Concepts 1a 2a 3b 4c 5a 5b 6a 6b

CA4 2.1

Writing 1A 2E

Resources: Internet, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentation Activities

Enrichment Exercises: Students will use the Internet on several assignments in each program application. Correction Exercises: Additional research will enhance each assignment. Special Needs: Adjust assignments based on individual needs

22


th & 6

th Grade Computers

Course Name: 5th Grade Computers Grade: 5 Duration of Unit: 1 ½ Weeks



Apply presentation graphics and activities to other subject areas.













10. Other:

Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity: Perform save & retrieve procedures Use spell check and define terms Use slide layouts and insert graphics Edit a slide presentation Add audio files Describe common uses of presentation software Create a slide presentation Evaluation: Essential Course Outcome checklist Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: Can students demonstrate the ability to perform

save and retrieve functions? Can students use spell check on all slides? Explain terms and give examples? Can students describe common uses of

presentation software? Can students create a presentation? Can students modify a presentation using slide

layouts, font formats and backgrounds? Can students add graphics and sound files,

scan and insert graphics, add slide transition and animation to slides?

ISTE Standards


GLEs or CLEs

Technology Operations & Concepts 1a 1b 3b 3c 6a 6b

CA4 2.1

Writing 1A 2E

Resources: Internet, Textbook, Presentation Software, Presentation Handouts

Enrichment Exercises: Students will create a presentation on a given topic. Correction Exercises: Students will enhance their presentation. Special Needs: Adjust assignments based on individual needs

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CURRICULUM

Content Area: 5

th & 6

th Grade Computers


Unit Title: Keyboarding Skills


Develop basic keyboarding skills using word processing software.













10. Other:

Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity: Correct Posture Correct Hand & Arm Positions Placement of Keys and the correct fingering for

those keys Placement of numeric and symbol keys Evaluation: Visual observation – check each student for

individual technique Completion of keyboarding software lessons Creating documents using keyboarding software Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: What are the various components of proper

technique? What are the proper finger positions for keys?

ISTE Standards


GLEs or CLEs

Technology Operations & Concepts 6a 6b 4b

CA1 CA4 1.8 2.1 2.2

Writing 1A 2C 2E


Enrichment Exercises :Apply learned keyboarding skills to improve speed and accuracy Correction Exercises: Continue Developmental Practice Special Needs: Adjust assignments based on individual needs

24


th & 6

th Grade Computers




Students will understand the operations of a computer, and develop an ethical approach to the use of computers. Apply keyboarding skills to other subject areas.



X Equity X Research X 1. Identify similarities /differences










10. Other:

Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity: Demonstrate proper care and use of computers Use storage media correctly Operate cursor movement keys (arrows,

backspace, delete, page up & down) Define terms related to hardware and software Demonstrate proper procedures in basic

operations of using the computer Define and identify hardware components software

operations Describe troubleshooting techniques for hardware

and software Describe use of technology in the workplace Identify technology’s impact on careers Define ethics and demonstrate proper ethical

behavior Investigate required education, training, and

experience for technology-related careers Demonstrate the ability to transfer files between

computers Know the importance of ethical standards and

confidentiality concepts in school and work environments (i.e. log-on, e-mail)

Describe and explain the legal and ethical aspects of computer technology (i.e. copyright laws, network etiquette, information security, plagiarism, district policies)

Evaluation:

ISTE Standards


GLEs or CLEs


CA4 2.1

Writing 1A 2E

25

Essential Course Outcome checklist Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: Can students demonstrate the basic operations of

using the computer? Explain basic knowledge of hardware and software

terms. What are some ethical choices that apply to the

use of computers? Can students demonstrate appropriate technology

for the given task? What loss of privileges or jobs may result from

unethical behavior? Why is confidentiality important and what are the

results of inappropriate behaviors?


Enrichment Exercises: Evaluate computer usage Correction Exercises: Special Needs: Adjust assignments based on individual needs

26


th & 6

th Grade Computers

Course Name: 6th Grade Computers Grade: 6 Duration of Unit: 6 Weeks

Unit Title : Word Processing


Develop basic keyboarding skills using word processing software. Apply word processing skills to other subject areas













10. Other:

Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity: Perform save and retrieve functions Use spell and grammar check Define word processing terms Describe word processing applications Demonstrate how to create and format a

document Demonstrate how to use various fonts,

thesaurus, copy & paste, headers/footers, page number

Demonstrate how to use style enhancement features

Combine graphics and text into the same document

Use and create templates Demonstrate how to use correct spacing and

punctuation rules Create multi-page documents with special

pages (i.e. title page, table of contents, special numbering)

Evaluation: Essential Course Outcome checklist Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: Can students demonstrate the ability to save

and retrieve all files? Can students demonstrate their knowledge of

print functions? Can students produce documents with no

ISTE Standards


GLEs or CLEs


CA1 CA4 1.8 2.1 2.2

Writing 1A 2C 2E

27

spelling, spacing, punctuation, or grammatical errors?

Can students create a document to complete an assignment?

How do students create a document using different spacing, tabs, and indents?

How can students enhance the document by using different styles, (bold, italic, shadow, underline, font styles and sizes?

Resources: Internet, Word Processing Websites, Textbook, Word Processing Software

Enrichment Exercises: Apply learned skills to create documents using a word processor. Correction Exercises: Correct any mistakes on previously assigned documents. Special Needs: Adjust assignments based on individual needs

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th & 6

th Grade Computers

Course Name: 6th Grade Computers Grade: 6 Duration of Unit: 1 ½ weeks

Unit Title: Spreadsheet Applications


Apply spreadsheet applications in other subject areas.













10. Other:

Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity: Perform save & retrieve, and print functions Describe spreadsheet terms and common uses Use basic features – auto sum Edit & revise existing spreadsheet Create graphs/charts Design/Create a spreadsheet Evaluation: Essential Course Outcome checklist Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: Can students demonstrate how to save files to

appropriate locations? Can students demonstrate understandings of

spreadsheet terms? Do students understand common uses of

spreadsheets? Can students demonstrate and complete

spreadsheet formulas, changes & formatting, charts, design, and print final activities?

ISTE Standards


GLEs or CLEs


CA4 2.1

Writing 1A 2E

Resources: Internet, Textbook, Assignment Handouts

Enrichment Exercises: Create several spreadsheet documents with charts. Correction Exercises: Have students correct and enhance existing documents. Special Needs: Adjust assignments based on individual needs

29


th & 6

th Grade Computers


Unit Title Internet Exploration


Use Internet resources to enhance learning experience in other software programs.













10. Other:

Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity: Use Internet resources Define terms Download and print files Use Internet search Explore impact of technology Evaluation: Essential Course Outcome checklist Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: Can students research a topic on the Internet? Can students demonstrate an understanding on

Internet terms? Can students select items of information from

Web sites, print them, or use them in a document?

ISTE Standards


GLEs or CLEs


CA4 2.1

Writing 1A 2E

Resources: Internet, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentation Activities

Enrichment Exercises: Students will use the Internet on several assignments in each program application. Correction Exercises: Additional research will enhance each assignment. Special Needs: Adjust assignments based on individual needs

30


th & 6

th Grade Computers

Course Name: 6th Grade Computers Grade: 6 Duration of Unit: 1 ½ Weeks



Apply presentation graphics and activities to other subject areas.













10. Other:

Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity: Perform save & retrieve procedures Use spell check and define terms Use slide layouts and insert graphics Edit a slide presentation Add audio files Describe common uses of presentation software Create a slide presentation Input graphics from an external device Evaluation: Essential Course Outcome checklist Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: Can students demonstrate the ability to perform

save and retrieve functions? Can students use spell check on all slides? Explain terms and give examples? Can students describe common uses of

presentation software? Can students create a presentation? Can students modify a presentation using slide

layouts, font formats and backgrounds? Can students add graphics and sound files,

scan and insert graphics, add slide transition and animation to slides?

ISTE Standards


GLEs or CLEs


CA4 2.1

Writing 1A 2E

Resources: Internet, Textbook, Presentation Software, Presentation Handouts

Enrichment Exercises: Students will create a presentation on a given topic. Correction Exercises: Students will enhance their presentation. Special Needs: Adjust assignments based on individual needs

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th & 8

th Computers

Course Name: 7

th Grade Computers

Grade: 7 Duration of Unit: Ongoing

Unit Title Keyboarding Skills


Continue to enhance keyboarding skills

Apply keyboarding skills to other subject areas

Primary Text:


x Equity x Research 1. Identify similarities /differences


x Technology x Workplace Readiness Skills


x 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback

x 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition





10. Other:

Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity:

Use correct posture

Demonstrate correct hand and arm position for home row keys

Demonstrate correct finger placement for letter, numeric, and symbol keys.

Evaluation:

Visual Observation- complete technique checklist for individual students

Completion of keyboarding software lessons


1. What are the various components of proper keyboarding technique

2. What are the proper finger positions for keys?

ISTE Standards

State Standards

GLEs or CLEs

Technology Operations and Concepts 6a 6b

CA 4 2.1 2.7

Writing 1A Writing 2A

Resources: Internet keyboarding websites

Enrichment Exercises : apply learned keyboarding skills to improve speed and accuracy Correction Exercises: continue developmental practice of keyboarding Special Needs: adjust assignments based on individual student needs

32


th & 8

th Grade Computers

Course Name: 7

th Grade Computers




Students will understand the basic operation of a computer.

Students will continue to develop an ethical approach to the use of computers

Primary Text:


x Equity x Research x 1. Identify similarities /differences



x 2. Summarizing/Note Taking





x 9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers


10. Other:


Demonstrate proper procedures in basic operations of using the computer

Define and identify hardware components & software operations

Describe troubleshooting techniques for hardware and software

Define Ethics as they relate to the use of computers

Describe and explain the legal and ethical aspects of computer technology (ie. copyright laws, network etiquette, information security, plagiarism, district policies)

Explain the importance of ethical standards in the school and work environments

*Identify confidential concepts and policies (electronic journals, files, e-mail)

Introduce Ctrl key functions

Compare and Contrast standalone and networked computer environments.

Transfer files between computers Evaluation:

Essential course outcome checklist Learning Activity – Guiding Questions:

Can the student demonstrate the basic

ISTE Standards

State Standards

GLEs or CLEs


CA4 2.1 2.7

Writing 1A 2E

33

operations of using the computer?

Explain the basic knowledge of hardware and software terms.

What are appropriate choices that apply to the use of computers?

What loss of privileges or job may result from unethical behaviors?

Why is confidentiality important and what are the results of inappropriate behaviors?

Resources: Internet, computer textbook

Enrichment Exercises : Correction Exercises: Special Needs: adjust assignments based on individual student needs

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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT TEMPLATE Content Area: 7

th & 8

th Grade Computers

Course Name:7th

grade computers

Grade: 7 Duration of Unit: 3 weeks

Unit Title Word Processing

Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome: Students will be able to:

Define word processing terms

Identify common uses of word processing software

Create and format various word processing documents (single & multi page) with procedures to select fonts, styles and sizes

Move text and use and alter graphics in text document

Apply word processing skills to other subject areas

Primary Text: Glencoe Keyboarding with Computer Applications



x 6. Cooperative Learning









10. Other:


During class students will define a list of word processing terms

During class discussion, students will discuss common uses of word processing software

Using a given topic, the student will create and format various word processing documents

Students will enhance a document by using formatting features

Students will alter a document using drag features

Students demonstrate placing graphics in a text document

Evaluation: Essential Course Outcome checklist Learning Activity – Guiding Questions:

ISTE Standards

State Standards

GLEs or CLEs


CA1 CA4 1.8 2.1 2.2 2.7

Writing 1A 2C 2E

35

What are some common uses of word processing software? Identify formatting features available in word processing software. Compare and Contrast purposes of word processing documents.


Enrichment Exercises : Ethics connection in textbook Correction Exercises: Special Needs: adjust assignments based on individual student needs

36


th & 8

th Grade Computers

Course Name: 7th

Grade Computers


Unit Title Spreadsheet


Define spreadsheet terms

Describe common uses for spreadsheets in the workplace

Utilize basic spreadsheet formulas

Edit an existing spreadsheet

Design/ create a spreadsheet containing charts

Print spreadsheets, charts, and formulas

Apply spreadsheet applications to other subject areas













10. Other:


Students will demonstrate understandings of spreadsheet terms

Students will describe common uses of spreadsheets in the workplace.

Students will create various spreadsheets with formulas, make spreadsheet changes & formatting, & add spreadsheet charts.

Conduct Internet search to obtain information for spreadsheet

Evaluation: Essential Course Outcome checklist Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: How can spreadsheets be used in the workplace?

ISTE Standards

State Standards

GLEs or CLEs


CA4 2.1 2.7 MA1 1.8

Writing 1A 2E MA Algebraic Expression 3A MA Data & Probability 1C

37


Enrichment Exercises : Ethics connection from textbook Correction Exercises: Special Needs: adjust assignments based on individual student needs

38


th & 8

th Grade Computers

Course Name: 7th

Grade Computers


Unit Title : Presentation


Describe common uses of presentation software

Print slide presentations

create a presentation from a blank template

Modify a presentation using slide layouts, font formats and backgrounds

import graphics and sound files from external devices

import video files

Use slide transitions and custom animations













10. Other:


Using given information, the students will create a presentation

Students will insert graphics, video, and sound files into a slide presentation

Students will appropriately add slide transition and animations to a presentation

Print completed slide presentations. Evaluation: Essential Course Outcome checklist Learning Activity – Guiding Questions:

ISTE Standards

State Standards

GLEs or CLEs


CA4 CA5 1.4 2.1 2.5 2.7

Writing 1A 2E

39

Resources: Textbook, Internet


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th & 8

th Grade Computers

Course Name: 7th

Grade Computers

Grade: 7 Duration of Unit: ongoing



Utilize Internet resources and search tools

Demonstrate an understanding of Internet terms

Explore impact of Internet technology













10. Other:


Conduct a web search on a specific topic using designated search engines

During class discussions, students will discuss Internet terms and how Internet technology impacts society.


List 4 examples of a search engine.

In what ways has the Internet impacted today’s society?

Explain the difference between and internet search bar and a web address bar.

ISTE Standards

State Standards

GLEs or CLEs


CA4 2.1

Writing 1A 2E

41



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th & 8

th Grade Computers

Course Name: 7th

Grade Computers


Unit Title : Multimedia


Scan and save files

Change printer settings to achieve desired output

Manipulate graphics

Use layers to define an image













10. Other:


Scan an image and save to a variety of locations

Apply correct printer settings prior to printing documents, spreadsheets, presentations, or graphics.

Resize or recolor graphics in slide presentations.

Layer images in slide presentations. Evaluation: Essential Course Outcome checklist Learning Activity – Guiding Questions:

Describe what it means to layer an object.

Demonstrate how to recolor and resize an image.

Name 2 different locations where

ISTE Standards

State Standards

GLEs or CLEs

Technology Operations & Concepts 2a 2d 3b 6b 6c

CA5 1.4 2.5

CA Listening & Speaking 2A

43

scanned images can be saved.



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th & 8

th Computers

Course Name: 8

th Grade Computers


Unit Title Keyboarding Skills


Continue to enhance keyboarding skills

Apply keyboarding skills to other subject areas

Primary Text:












10. Other:


Use correct posture

Demonstrate correct hand and arm position for home row keys

Demonstrate correct finger placement for letter, numeric, and symbol keys.

Evaluation:

Visual Observation- complete technique checklist for individual students

Completion of keyboarding software lessons


3. What are the various components of proper keyboarding technique

4. What are the proper finger positions for keys?

ISTE Standards

State Standards

GLEs or CLEs

Technology Operations and Concepts 6a 6b

CA 4, 2.1 Writing 1A Writing 2A

Resources: Internet keyboarding websites

Enrichment Exercises : apply learned keyboarding skills to improve speed and accuracy Correction Exercises: continue developmental practice of keyboarding Special Needs: adjust assignments based on individual student needs

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th & 8

th Grade Computers

Course Name: 8

th Grade Computers




Students will understand the basic operation of a computer.

Students will continue to develop an ethical approach to the use of computers

Primary Text:


x Equity x Research x 1. Identify similarities /differences










10. Other:


Demonstrate proper procedures in basic operations of using the computer

Define and identify hardware components & software operations

Describe troubleshooting techniques for hardware and software

Define Ethics as they relate to the use of computers

Describe and explain the legal and ethical aspects of computer technology (ie. copyright laws, network etiquette, information security, plagiarism, district policies)

Explain the importance of ethical standards in the school and work environments

*Identify confidential concepts and policies (electronic journals, files, e-mail)

Introduce Ctrl key functions

Compare and Contrast standalone and networked computer environments.

Transfer files between computers Evaluation:

Essential course outcome checklist Learning Activity – Guiding Questions:

Can the student demonstrate the basic

ISTE Standards

State Standards

GLEs or CLEs


CA4 2.1 2.7

Writing 1A 2E

46

operations of using the computer?

Explain the basic knowledge of hardware and software terms.

What are appropriate choices that apply to the use of computers?

What loss of privileges or job may result from unethical behaviors?

Why is confidentiality important and what are the results of inappropriate behaviors?


Enrichment Exercises : Correction Exercises: Special Needs: adjust assignments based on individual student needs

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th & 8

th Grade Computers

Course Name:8th

grade computers


Unit Title Word Processing


Create and format various word processing documents (single & multi page) with procedures to select fonts, styles and sizes

Move text and use and alter graphics in text document

Apply word processing skills to other subject areas

Insert and enhance tables

Use features (tables, outlines, endnotes/footnotes).













10. Other:


Using a given topic, the student will create and format various word processing documents

Students will enhance a document by using formatting features, tables, outlines, endnotes/footnotes)

Students demonstrate placing graphics in a text document

Create and enhance a table using a given topic

Evaluation: Essential Course Outcome checklist Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: Identify formatting features available in word processing software. Compare and Contrast purposes of word

ISTE Standards

State Standards

GLEs or CLEs


CA1 CA4 1.8 2.1 2.2 2.7

Writing 1A 2C 2E

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processing documents.


Enrichment Exercises : Ethics connection in textbook Correction Exercises: Special Needs: adjust assignments based on individual student needs

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th & 8

th Grade Computers

Course Name: 8th

Grade Computers


Unit Title Spreadsheet


Define spreadsheet terms

Describe common uses for spreadsheets in the workplace

Utilize basic spreadsheet formulas

Edit an existing spreadsheet

Design/ create a spreadsheet containing charts

Print spreadsheets, charts, and formulas

Apply spreadsheet applications to other subject areas













10. Other:


Students will demonstrate understandings of spreadsheet terms

Students will describe common uses of spreadsheets in the workplace.

Students will create various spreadsheets with formulas, make spreadsheet changes & formatting, & add spreadsheet charts.

Conduct Internet search to obtain information for spreadsheet

Evaluation: Essential Course Outcome checklist Learning Activity – Guiding Questions: How can spreadsheets be used in the workplace?

ISTE Standards

State Standards

GLEs or CLEs


CA4 2.1 2.7 MA1 1.8

Writing 1A 2E MA Algebraic Expression 3A MA Data & Probability 1C

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th & 8

th Grade Computers

Course Name: 8th

Grade Computers


Unit Title : Presentation


Describe common uses of presentation software

Print slide presentations

Create a presentation from a blank template

Modify a presentation using slide layouts, font formats and backgrounds

Import graphics and sound files from external devices

Import video files

Use slide transitions and custom animations













10. Other:


Using given information, the students will create a presentation

Students will insert graphics, video, and sound files into a slide presentation

Students will appropriately add slide transition and animations to a presentation

Print completed slide presentations. Evaluation: Essential Course Outcome checklist Learning Activity – Guiding Questions:

ISTE Standards

State Standards

GLEs or CLEs


CA4 CA5 1.4 2.1 2.5 2.7

Writing 1A 2E

52



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th & 8

th Grade Computers

Course Name: 8th

Grade Computers




Utilize Internet resources and search tools

Demonstrate an understanding of Internet terms

Explore impact of Internet technology













10. Other:


Conduct a web search on a specific topic using designated search engines

During class discussions, students will discuss Internet terms and how Internet technology impacts society.


List 4 examples of a search engine.

In what ways has the Internet impacted today’s society?

Explain the difference between and internet search bar and a web address bar.

ISTE Standards

State Standards

GLEs or CLEs


CA4 2.1

Writing 1A 2E

54



55


th & 8

th Grade Computers

Course Name: 8th

Grade Computers


Unit Title : Multimedia


Scan and save files

Change printer settings to achieve desired output

Manipulate graphics

Use layers to define an image

Capture and create video

Utilize video effects and transitions










x 4. Homework & Practice



10. Other:


Scan an image and save to a variety of locations

Apply correct printer settings prior to printing documents, spreadsheets, presentations, or graphics.

Resize or recolor graphics in slide presentations.

Layer images in slide presentations.

Using appropriate hardware & software, students will capture and create video


ISTE Standards

State Standards

GLEs or CLEs

Technology Operations & Concepts 2a 2d 3b 6b 6c

CA5 1.4 2.5

CA Listening & Speaking 2A

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Describe what it means to layer an object.

Demonstrate how to recolor and resize an image.

Name 2 different locations where scanned images can be saved.



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Appendix A ISTE Standards for Students Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products or processes.

Create original works as means of personal or group expression

Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.

Identify trends and forecast possibilities.

Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.

Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.

Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures.

Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.

Plan strategies to guide inquiry

Locate, organize analyze, evaluate, synthesize and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media

Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

Process data and reports results

Indentify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.

Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.

Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and make informed decisions.

Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.

Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology

Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning and productivity

Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.

Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.

Understand and use technology systems.

Select and use applications effectively and productively.

Trouble shoot systems and applications

Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

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Appendix B Technology Essential Course Outcomes Fourth Grade

Student: ____________________________ Building: ________________________

A. Technology Ethics Objective Met

Independently… 1 2 3 4 Informally give credit for others ideas, images, and information

found in various resources (ex. copy and paste URL address)

Describe the impact of posting information on the internet Define cyberbullying Explain strategies to handle a cyberbullying situation

B. Computer Concepts and Operations Objective Met

Independently… 1 2 3 4 Log on and log off networked computers (troubleshoot, if

necessary)

Save and retrieve documents on the Z drive with unique file name

Identify major hardware components Identify two ways to use the Undo command Describe proper care and use of computers Perform copy and paste functions

C. Keyboarding Skills Objective Met

Independently… 1 2 3 4 Demonstrate ergonomic principles when using computers Use correct hand positions for home row keys

D. Word Processing Activities Objective Met

Independently… 1 2 3 4 Open a new word processing document Type using correct sentence format Type using correct paragraph structure

Insert text within a line

Highlight text (whole page and selection)

Define the purpose of word processing

Insert clipart

Use spell check


Change fonts within a completed document

With Assistance… Print black and white documents

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G. Internet Exploration Objective Met

Independently… 1 2 3 4 Explain the difference between a web search and the address

bar

Effectively utilize the navigation buttons Select appropriate key words to find information Harvest images from a website

With Assistance… Perform an internet search in a custom search engine

H. Presentation Activities Objective Met

Independently… 1 2 3 4 Open a new Microsoft PowerPoint presentation Insert slides from the ribbon Insert clipart View presentation in slide show mode Navigate within a slide show presentation

J. Multimedia Objective Met

Independently… 1 2 3 4 Create graphical image in Paint Use draw and paint features Manipulate images

Appendix C Technology Essential Course Outcomes

Fifth Grade

Student: _____________________________ Building: ________________________


Independently… 1 2 3 4

Define computer ethics

Demonstrate proper ethical behavior

Describe ethical standards and confidentiality concepts in school and work environments

Informally give credit for others ideas, images, and information found in various resources (ex. copy and paste URL address)

Describe and explain the legal and ethical aspects of computer technology

Describe the impact posting information on the Internet Describe the impact of using unethical behavior in the

workplace

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Demonstrate proper care and use of computers

Use storage media correctly Operate cursor movement keys Define terms related to hardware & software Demonstrate proper procedures in basic operations of the

computer

Describe troubleshooting techniques for hardware & software Describe the use of technology in the workplace Identify technology’s impact on careers Demonstrate the ability to transfer files between computers Investigate required education, training, and experience for

technology-related careers



Demonstrate correct technique when using computers 1. 2. 3. 4. Use correct hand placement for home row keys 5. 6. 7. 8. Use correct placement for numeric and symbol keys 9. 10. 11. 12. Visual observation – check each student for individual

technique 13. 14. 15. 16.

Completion of keyboarding software lessons 17. 18. 19. 20. Creating documents using keyboarding software 21. 22. 23. 24.



Perform save & retrieve functions Define word processing terms Demonstrate how to create & format a document

Demonstrate how to use various fonts & thesaurus

Use Headers/Footers & page numbers on documents

Combine graphics and text in a document

Use and create templates

Use spell & grammar check


Demonstrate how to use correct spacing & punctuation rules

G. Spreadsheet Applications Objective Met


Perform save, retrieve, and print functions

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Describe spreadsheet terms and common uses Use basic formula features – auto sum Demonstrate how to display a formula page Edit & revise existing spreadsheet Create graphs/charts Design/create a spreadsheet

H. Presentation Activities Objective Met


Perform save and retrieve functions Create a slide presentation Use spell & grammar check and define terms Use slide layouts and insert text & graphics Add audio files Edit a slide presentation Describe common uses of presentation software Use animations and transitions on slides Use timings and slide advance features Format a graphic as a background

I. Internet Exploration Objective Met


Demonstrate how to conduct an efficient Web search Select appropriate key words to find information Save images correctly from a Website Perform a custom Internet search Research a topic on the Internet Define cyber bullying Explain strategies to handle a cyber bullying situation

Appendix D Technology Essential Course Outcomes

Sixth Grade

Student: _____________________________ Building: ________________________




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Demonstrate proper ethical behavior


Informally give credit for others ideas, images, and information found in various resources (ex. copy and paste URL address)


Describe the impact posting information on the Internet Describe the impact of using unethical behavior in the

workplace




Use storage media correctly Operate cursor movement keys Define terms related to hardware & software Demonstrate proper procedures in basic operations of the

computer

Describe troubleshooting techniques for hardware & software Describe the use of technology in the workplace Identify technology’s impact on careers Demonstrate the ability to transfer files between computers Investigate required education, training, and experience for

technology-related careers



Demonstrate correct technique when using computers 25. 26. 27. 28. Use correct hand placement for home row keys 29. 30. 31. 32. Use correct placement for numeric and symbol keys 33. 34. 35. 36. Visual observation – check each student for individual

technique 37. 38. 39. 40.

Completion of keyboarding software lessons 41. 42. 43. 44. Creating documents using keyboarding software 45. 46. 47. 48.



Perform save & retrieve functions Define word processing terms Demonstrate how to create & format a document

Demonstrate how to use various fonts & thesaurus



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Use spell & grammar check



Create multi-page documents with special pages

E. Spreadsheet Applications Objective Met


Perform save, retrieve, and print functions Describe spreadsheet terms and common uses Design/create a spreadsheet Use multiple formula features – auto sum, max, min, average, and

create custom formulas

Demonstrate how to display a formula page Edit & revise existing spreadsheet Create graphs/charts

F. Presentation Activities Objective Met


Perform save and retrieve functions Create a slide presentation Use spell & grammar check and define terms Use slide layouts and insert text & graphics Add audio files Edit a slide presentation Describe common uses of presentation software Use animations and transitions on slides Use timings and slide advance features Format a graphic as a background



Demonstrate how to conduct an efficient Web search Select appropriate key words to find information Save images correctly from a Website Perform a custom Internet search Research a topic on the Internet Define cyber bullying Explain strategies to handle a cyber bullying situation

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Technology Essential Course Outcomes

Seventh Grade

Student: _________________________________ Building: ________________________




Demonstrate proper ethical behavior when using the computer



Describe the impact of posting information on the Internet Describe the impact of using unethical behavior in the

workplace

Define cyber bullying Explain strategies to handle a cyber bullying situation




Use storage media correctly Define terms related to hardware & software Demonstrate proper procedures in basic operations of the

computer

Describe troubleshooting techniques for hardware & software Describe the use of technology in the workplace Identify technology’s impact on careers Demonstrate the ability to transfer files between storage

locations



Demonstrate correct technique when using computers 49. 50. 51. 52.

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Use correct hand & finger placement for alphabetic keys 53. 54. 55. 56. Use correct hand & finger placement for numeric and symbol

keys 57. 58. 59. 60.

Use correct finger placement & technique for keypad 61. 62. 63. 64.



Demonstrate how to create & format a document (letters & reports)

Demonstrate how to use various fonts




Use spell & grammar check & thesaurus




Utilize style enhancement features

Perform find & replace activities



Perform save, retrieve, and print functions Describe spreadsheet terms and common uses Design/create a spreadsheet Use multiple formula features – auto sum, max, min, average,

mean, mode, and create custom formulas

Edit & revise existing spreadsheet Create graphs/charts

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H. Presentation Activities

Objective Met


Perform save and retrieve functions Print a slide presentation Describe common uses of presentation software Create a blank slide presentation Use spell & grammar check and define terms Use multiple slide layouts Insert graphics from various locations Add audio files Create a hyperlink Insert video files Use animations and transitions on slides Use timings and slide advance features Format a graphic as a background



Demonstrate how to conduct an efficient Web search Explain and give examples of a search engine Select appropriate key words to find information Save images from a Website Perform a custom Internet search Research a topic on the Internet

H. Multimedia Objective Met


Describe ethical uses of multimedia Scan, save, & import images Use layers to enhance graphics/text Import video & audio clips

Technology Essential Course Outcomes Eighth Grade

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Student: _________________________________ Building: ________________________




Demonstrate proper ethical behavior when using the computer



Describe the impact of posting information on the Internet Describe the impact of using unethical behavior in the

workplace

Define cyber bullying Explain strategies to handle a cyber bullying situation




Use storage media correctly Define terms related to hardware & software Demonstrate proper procedures in basic operations of the

computer

Describe troubleshooting techniques for hardware & software Describe the use of technology in the workplace Identify technology’s impact on careers Demonstrate the ability to transfer files between storage

locations



Demonstrate correct technique when using computers 65. 66. 67. 68. Use correct hand & finger placement for alphabetic keys 69. 70. 71. 72. Use correct hand & finger placement for numeric and symbol

keys 73. 74. 75. 76.

Use correct finger placement & technique for keypad 77. 78. 79. 80.

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D. Word Processing Activities

Objective Met


Demonstrate how to create & format a document (letters & reports)

Demonstrate how to use various fonts




Use spell & grammar check & thesaurus




Utilize style enhancement features

Create/enhance tables

Perform find & replace activities



Perform save, retrieve, and print functions Describe spreadsheet terms and common uses Design/create a spreadsheet using given information Use multiple formula features – auto sum, max, min, average,

mean, mode, and create custom formulas

Create graphs/charts

H. Presentation Activities

Objective Met

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Perform save and retrieve functions Print a slide presentation Describe common uses of presentation software Create a blank slide presentation Use spell & grammar check and define terms Use multiple slide layouts Insert graphics from various locations Add audio files Create a hyperlink Insert video files Use animations and transitions on slides Use timings and slide advance features Format a graphic as a background

G. Internet Exploration

Objective Met


Demonstrate how to conduct an efficient Web search Explain and give examples of a search engine Select appropriate key words to find information Save images from a Website Perform a custom Internet search Research a topic on the Internet

H. Multimedia Objective Met


Describe ethical uses of multimedia Scan, save, & import images Use layers to enhance graphics/text Import video & audio clips Use video camera to create video clips Capture digital images Use video effects and transitions

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