At the conclusion of Third Grade,
students will be able to:
- Identify equipment and procedures using appropriate technology
terms (keyboard, monitor, mouse, cursor, scroll, open, menu
bar, program, maximize, minimize, link) and demonstrate familiarity
with the basic functions of each designated technology term.
- Utilize a basic word processing program, developing awareness
of two-handed keyboarding skill; format capabilities (font
and text size); saving and retrieving files; use of menu options
(cut and paste, thesaurus, etc.).
- Use draw and paint tools for self expression, building dexterity,
and use in class projects.
- Understand safety rules regarding electricity, proper handling
of hardware and CD-ROMs, proper procedures for signing on
and off.
- Begin awareness of electronic communication and network
possibilities through teacher demonstration and modeling.
At the conclusion of Fifth Grade, building upon
prior achievements, students will be able to:
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Expand appropriate use of technology terms as
the student develops new software program capabilities, including
on-line resources (e.g. search engines, keywords, Boolean
searching, bookmarks, "print preview").
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Demonstrate how to cite on-line sources properly
when such information is used in school projects.
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Increase proficiency of two-handed word processing.
(Proficiency Goal = 12 Words per minute with 85+% Accuracy).
Use appropriate function keys (e.g. F1 = Help). Be able to
save and retrieve from disks.
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Create a multimedia presentation with teacher
assistance, which incorporates moving, copying and exporting
graphics and text between programs.
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Operate a video camera, scanner, and digital
camera.
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Interact with electronic communities for purposes
of information gathering and research.
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Learn how to evaluate information from electronic
databases and communities.
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Understand copyright laws as they apply to using
electronic sources.
At the conclusion of Eighth Grade, building upon
prior achievements, students will be able to:
- Plan and create a video, demonstrating knowledge of editing,
importing sound and music, and use of character generator.
- Increase proficiency of two-handed word processing and other
input skills. (Proficiency Goal = 20 Words per minute with 85+%
Accuracy).
- Design and create a database, charts, and spreadsheets to
organize and present information.
- Learn how to evaluate information from electronic databases
and communities; demonstrating the ability to make judgements
about relevance/irrelevance, accuracy/inaccuracy, opinions vs.
facts, and varying points of view on topics being studied.
At the conclusion of Twelfth Grade, building upon
prior achievements, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a cumulative awareness of a variety of technologies
through the independent creation of a research-based project.
Project quality should include proficient use of word processing
and/or desktop publishing, file management, and on-line research.
- Demonstrate increasing proficiency of two-handed word processing
and other input devices. (Commencement Proficiency Goal = 30
Words per minute with 85+% Accuracy).
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