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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
Keyboarding Skills ................................................................................................. 31
Computer Concepts & Operations ........................................................................ 32
Word Processing ................................................................................................... 34
Spreadsheet .......................................................................................................... 36
Presentation .......................................................................................................... 38
Internet Exploration .............................................................................................. 40
Multimedia ............................................................................................................ 42
8th Grade
Keyboarding Skills ................................................................................................. 44
Computer Concepts & Operations ........................................................................ 45
Word Processing ................................................................................................... 47
Spreadsheet .......................................................................................................... 49
Presentation .......................................................................................................... 51
Internet Exploration .............................................................................................. 53
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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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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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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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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5. Introduce and apply ten-key technique on numeric key pad
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D. Word Processing Activities
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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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10. Use style enhancement
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13. Use features
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14. Evaluate document
format
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text into the same document
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16. Use and create
templates
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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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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
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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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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
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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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2. Define terms
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3. Download files
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2. Print slide presentation
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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
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I. Print and Online
Publishing
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2. Create tables
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3. Create forms
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4. Apply elements of web
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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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21. Create hyperlinks in Flash
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22. Develop Flash files for
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8. Use layers of define images
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13. Change image resolution
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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
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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)
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:
1. Identify and give credit to an internet source
2. Identify appropriate and inappropriate comments to post to the internet
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?
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
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 NetSmartz cyber bullying videos and discuss
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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
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity
Research
X 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
X Technology
X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking X
7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
Assessment Activity: Matching test of hardware components and terms Evaluation: Essential Course Outcomes Checklist
3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
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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Course Name: Elementary Technology
Grade: K-2
Unit Title Computer Concepts and Operations
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
Define technology terms: Primary Text: Word Processing Software
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity
X Research 1. Identify similarities
/differences 6. Cooperative
Learning
X Technology
X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking X
7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
Assessment Activity: Students will be asked to identify these technology terms:
Web Page
Desktop
Click
Right-click
Insert Evaluation: Checklist of essential skills
3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
X 9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
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.
Content Standards: C.A. 1
Process Standards: 2.7
GLEs: Reading 1E
ISTE Standards: 6B Technology Operations and Concepts
Resources: ISTE’s The Computer Lab Teacher’s Survival Guide by Holly Potee
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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Course Name: Elementary Technology
Grade: 3-4
Unit Title: Computer Concepts and Operations
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
Identify major hardware components
Define terms related to hardware and software
Primary Text:
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity
Research
X 1. Identify similarities /differences
X 6. Cooperative Learning
X Technology
X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
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
3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
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
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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Course Name: Elementary Technology
Grade: 3-4
Unit Title Computer Concepts and Operations
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
Define technology terms: Primary Text: Word Processing Software
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity
X Research 1. Identify similarities
/differences 6. Cooperative
Learning
X Technology
X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking X
7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
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
3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
X 9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
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
Process Standards: 2.7
GLEs: Reading 1E
ISTE Standards: 6B Technology Operations and Concepts
Resources: ISTE’s The Computer Lab Teacher’s Survival Guide by Holly Potee
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
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
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
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity
X Research 1. Identify similarities
/differences 6. Cooperative
Learning
X Technology
X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking X
7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
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
3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
X 9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
10. Other:
Learning Activity – Guiding Questions:
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
Process Standards: 2.7
GLEs: Writing 3A Compose a narrative text
ISTE Standards: 6B Technology Operations and Concepts
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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Course Name: Elementary Technology
Grade: 3-4
Unit Title: Word Processing Activities
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
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
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity
Research
1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
X Technology
X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
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
3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
X 9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
10. Other:
Learning Activity – Guiding Questions:
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
ISTE Standards: 6B Technology Operations and Concepts
Resources: Units of Study for Teaching Writing 3-5, by Lucy Calkins
Enrichment Exercises:
Provide opportunities for students to create their own “assessment” and include enough information for someone to be able to recreate the document.
Correction Exercises:
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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Course Name: Elementary Technology
Grade: 3-4
Unit Title: Word Processing Activities
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
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
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity
Research
1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
X Technology
X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
X 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
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
3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
X 9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
10. Other:
Learning Activity – Guiding Questions:
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.
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
ISTE Standards: 6B Technology Operations and Concepts
Resources: Units of Study for Teaching Writing 3-5, by Lucy Calkins
Enrichment Exercises:
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.
Correction Exercises:
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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Presentation Software Course Name: Elementary Technology
Grade: K-2
Unit Title: Presentation Activities
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
Perform save and retrieve procedures
Edit a presentation by inserting text and clipart
Primary Text: presentation software
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity
X Research
X 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
X Technology
X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
X 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
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
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
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.
Content Standards: CA1, CA4
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
Enrichment Exercises:
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.
Correction Exercises:
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 a word processor.
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Course Name: Elementary Technology
Grade: 3-4
Unit Title: Presentation Activities
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
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
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity
X Research
X 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
X Technology
X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
X 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
Assessment Activity: Students will create a presentation on an assigned topic. Students will demonstrate using the software for oral presentations. Evaluation: Teacher checklist
3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
X 9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
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:
Enrichment Exercises:
Students will be introduced to advanced presentation features, such as fonts, backgrounds, slide transitions, etc.
Correction Exercises:
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
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
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
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity
X Research
X 1. Identify similarities /differences
X 6. Cooperative Learning
X Technology
X Workplace Readiness Skills
X 2. Summarizing/Note Taking
X 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
Assessment Activity: Students will complete a paper and pencil assessment covering the objectives listed above. Evaluation: Essential Course Outcomes Checklist
3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
X 9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
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
Enrichment Exercises:
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
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
Create digital images
Color an image
Use draw features
Use paint features
Primary Text: drawing program
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity
Research
1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
X Technology
X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
X 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
Assessment Activity: Students will read and follow directions to create a basic drawing including filled shapes and lines. Evaluation: Teacher checklist
X 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 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
Process Standards: 2.5
GLEs: ART3C
ISTE Standards: 1B Create original works as means of personal or group expression
Resources:
Enrichment Exercises:
Students will draw their own image using the tools.
Correction Exercises:
The teacher will re-teach the activity
Special Needs:
The students will use only the pencil function within the software.
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Course Name: Elementary Technology
Grade: 3-4
Unit Title: Multimedia
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
Create digital images
Color an image
Use draw features
Use paint features
Primary Text: drawing program
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity
Research
1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
X Technology
X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
X 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
Assessment Activity: Students will read and follow directions to create a basic drawing including filled shapes and lines. Evaluation: Teacher checklist
X 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 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
Process Standards: 2.5
GLEs: ART3C
ISTE Standards: 1B Create original works as means of personal or group expression
Resources:
Enrichment Exercises:
Students will draw their own image using the tools.
Correction Exercises:
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
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
Develop basic keyboarding skills using word processing software.
Primary Text: Century 21 Jr. Input Technologies and Computer Applications
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity X Research 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
X Technology X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
X 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
X 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
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
Course Name: 5th Grade Computers Grade: 5 Duration of Unit: Ongoing
Unit Title: Computer Concepts and Operations
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
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.
Primary Text: Century 21 Jr. Input Technologies and Computer Applications
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity X Research X 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
X Technology X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
X 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
X 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
X 9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
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
Missouri State Standards
GLEs or CLEs
Technology Operations & Concepts 5a 5c 6a 6b
CA4 2.1
Writing 1A 2E
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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?
Resources: Internet, Keyboarding Websites, Keyboarding Textbook, Keyboarding Software
Enrichment Exercises: Evaluate computer usage Correction Exercises: Special Needs: Adjust assignments based on individual needs
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CURRICULUM Content Area: 5
th & 6
th Grade Computers
Course Name: 5th Grade Computers Grade: 5 Duration of Unit: 6 Weeks
Unit Title: Word Processing
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
Develop basic keyboarding skills using word processing software. Apply word processing skills to other subject areas
Primary Text: Century 21 Jr. Input Technologies and Computer Applications
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity X Research 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
X Technology X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
X 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
X 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
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
Missouri State 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
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CURRICULUM Content Area: 5
th & 6
th Grade Computers
Course Name: 5th Grade Computers Grade: 5 Duration of Unit: 1 ½ weeks
Unit Title: Spreadsheet Applications
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
Apply spreadsheet applications in other subject areas.
Primary Text: Century 21 Jr. Input Technologies and Computer Applications
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity X Research 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
X Technology X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
X 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
X 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
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
Missouri State 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
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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 Internet Exploration
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
Use Internet resources to enhance learning experience in other software programs.
Primary Text: Century 21 Jr. Input Technologies and Computer Applications
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity X Research 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
X Technology X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
X 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
X 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
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
Missouri State 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
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CURRICULUM Content Area: 5
th & 6
th Grade Computers
Course Name: 5th Grade Computers Grade: 5 Duration of Unit: 1 ½ Weeks
Unit Title: Presentation Activities
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
Apply presentation graphics and activities to other subject areas.
Primary Text: Century 21 Jr. Input Technologies and Computer Applications
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity X Research 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
X Technology X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
X 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
X 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
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
Missouri State 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
Course Name: 6th Grade Computers Grade: 6 Duration of Unit: Ongoing
Unit Title: Keyboarding Skills
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
Develop basic keyboarding skills using word processing software.
Primary Text: Century 21 Jr. Input Technologies and Computer Applications
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity X Research 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
X Technology X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
X 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
X 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
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
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
Course Name: 6th Grade Computers Grade: 6 Duration of Unit: Ongoing
Unit Title: Computer Concepts and Operations
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
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.
Primary Text: Century 21 Jr. Input Technologies and Computer Applications
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity X Research X 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
X Technology X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
X 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
X 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
X 9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
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
Missouri State Standards
GLEs or CLEs
Technology Operations & Concepts 5a 5c 6a 6b
CA4 2.1
Writing 1A 2E
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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?
Resources: Internet, Keyboarding Websites, Keyboarding Textbook, Keyboarding Software
Enrichment Exercises: Evaluate computer usage Correction Exercises: Special Needs: Adjust assignments based on individual needs
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CURRICULUM Content Area: 5
th & 6
th Grade Computers
Course Name: 6th Grade Computers Grade: 6 Duration of Unit: 6 Weeks
Unit Title : Word Processing
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
Develop basic keyboarding skills using word processing software. Apply word processing skills to other subject areas
Primary Text: Century 21 Jr. Input Technologies and Computer Applications
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity X Research 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
X Technology X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
X 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
X 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
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
Missouri State Standards
GLEs or CLEs
Technology Operations & Concepts 1a 1b 6a 6b
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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CURRICULUM Content Area: 5
th & 6
th Grade Computers
Course Name: 6th Grade Computers Grade: 6 Duration of Unit: 1 ½ weeks
Unit Title: Spreadsheet Applications
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
Apply spreadsheet applications in other subject areas.
Primary Text: Century 21 Jr. Input Technologies and Computer Applications
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity X Research 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
X Technology X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
X 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
X 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
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
Missouri State 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
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CURRICULUM Content Area: 5
th & 6
th Grade Computers
Course Name: 6th Grade Computers Grade: 6 Duration of Unit: Ongoing
Unit Title Internet Exploration
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
Use Internet resources to enhance learning experience in other software programs.
Primary Text: Century 21 Jr. Input Technologies and Computer Applications
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity X Research 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
X Technology X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
X 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
X 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
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
Missouri State 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
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CURRICULUM Content Area: 5
th & 6
th Grade Computers
Course Name: 6th Grade Computers Grade: 6 Duration of Unit: 1 ½ Weeks
Unit Title: Presentation Activities
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
Apply presentation graphics and activities to other subject areas.
Primary Text: Century 21 Jr. Input Technologies and Computer Applications
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
X Equity X Research 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
X Technology X Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
X 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
X 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
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
Missouri State 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
31
CURRICULUM Content Area: 7
th & 8
th Computers
Course Name: 7
th Grade Computers
Grade: 7 Duration of Unit: Ongoing
Unit Title Keyboarding Skills
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
Continue to enhance keyboarding skills
Apply keyboarding skills to other subject areas
Primary Text:
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
x Equity x Research 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
x Technology x Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
x 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
x 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
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
Learning Activity – Guiding Questions:
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
CURRICULUM Content Area: 7
th & 8
th Grade Computers
Course Name: 7
th Grade Computers
Grade: 7 Duration of Unit: Ongoing
Unit Title Computer Concepts and Operations
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
Students will understand the basic operation of a computer.
Students will continue to develop an ethical approach to the use of computers
Primary Text:
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
x Equity x Research x 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
x Technology x Workplace Readiness Skills
x 2. Summarizing/Note Taking
x 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
x 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
x 9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
10. Other:
Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity:
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
Technology Operations & Concepts 5a 5c 6a 6b
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
34
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
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
x Equity x Research 1. Identify similarities /differences
x 6. Cooperative Learning
x Technology x Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
x 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
x 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
x 9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
10. Other:
Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity:
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
Technology Operations & Concepts 1a 1b 6a 6b
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.
Resources: Internet, computer textbook
Enrichment Exercises : Ethics connection in textbook Correction Exercises: Special Needs: adjust assignments based on individual student needs
36
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 Spreadsheet
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome: Students will be able to:
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
Primary Text: Glencoe Keyboarding with Computer Applications
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
x Equity x Research 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
x Technology x Workplace Readiness Skills
x 2. Summarizing/Note Taking
x 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
x 9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
10. Other:
Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity:
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
Technology Operations & Concepts 3b 3c 3d 6a 6b
CA4 2.1 2.7 MA1 1.8
Writing 1A 2E MA Algebraic Expression 3A MA Data & Probability 1C
37
Resources: Internet, computer textbook
Enrichment Exercises : Ethics connection from textbook Correction Exercises: Special Needs: adjust assignments based on individual student needs
38
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 : Presentation
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome: Students will be able to:
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
Primary Text: Glencoe Keyboarding with Computer Applications
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
x Equity x Research 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
x Technology x Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
10. Other:
Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity:
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
Technology Operations & Concepts 1a 1b 3b 3c 6a 6b
CA4 CA5 1.4 2.1 2.5 2.7
Writing 1A 2E
39
Resources: Textbook, Internet
Enrichment Exercises : Ethics connection from textbook Correction Exercises: Special Needs: adjust assignments based on individual student needs
40
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT TEMPLATE Content Area: 7
th & 8
th Grade Computers
Course Name: 7th
Grade Computers
Grade: 7 Duration of Unit: ongoing
Unit Title: Internet Exploration
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome: Students will be able to:
Utilize Internet resources and search tools
Demonstrate an understanding of Internet terms
Explore impact of Internet technology
Primary Text: Glencoe Keyboarding with Computer Applications
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
x Equity x Research 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
x Technology x Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
10. Other:
Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity:
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.
Evaluation: Essential Course Outcome checklist Learning Activity – Guiding Questions:
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
Technology Operations & Concepts 1a 2a 3b 4c 5a 5b 6a 6b
CA4 2.1
Writing 1A 2E
41
Resources: Textbook, Internet
Enrichment Exercises : Ethics connection from textbook Correction Exercises: Special Needs: adjust assignments based on individual student needs
42
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT TEMPLATE Content Area: 7
th & 8
th Grade Computers
Course Name: 7th
Grade Computers
Grade: 7 Duration of Unit: ongoing
Unit Title : Multimedia
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome: Students will be able to:
Scan and save files
Change printer settings to achieve desired output
Manipulate graphics
Use layers to define an image
Primary Text: Glencoe Keyboarding with Computer Applications
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
x Equity x Research 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
x Technology x Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
10. Other:
Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity:
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.
Resources: Textbook, Internet
Enrichment Exercises : Ethics connection from textbook Correction Exercises: Special Needs: adjust assignments based on individual student needs
44
CURRICULUM Content Area: 7
th & 8
th Computers
Course Name: 8
th Grade Computers
Grade: 8 Duration of Unit: Ongoing
Unit Title Keyboarding Skills
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
Continue to enhance keyboarding skills
Apply keyboarding skills to other subject areas
Primary Text:
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
x Equity x Research 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
x Technology x Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
x 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
x 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
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
Learning Activity – Guiding Questions:
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
45
CURRICULUM Content Area: 7
th & 8
th Grade Computers
Course Name: 8
th Grade Computers
Grade: 8 Duration of Unit: Ongoing
Unit Title Computer Concepts and Operations
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome:
Students will understand the basic operation of a computer.
Students will continue to develop an ethical approach to the use of computers
Primary Text:
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
x Equity x Research x 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
x Technology x Workplace Readiness Skills
x 2. Summarizing/Note Taking
x 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
x 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
x 9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
10. Other:
Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity:
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
Technology Operations & Concepts 5a 5c 6a 6b
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?
Resources: Internet, computer textbook
Enrichment Exercises : Correction Exercises: Special Needs: adjust assignments based on individual student needs
47
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT TEMPLATE Content Area: 7
th & 8
th Grade Computers
Course Name:8th
grade computers
Grade: 8 Duration of Unit: 3 weeks
Unit Title Word Processing
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome: Students will be able to:
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).
Primary Text: Glencoe Keyboarding with Computer Applications
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
x Equity x Research 1. Identify similarities /differences
x 6. Cooperative Learning
x Technology x Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
x 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
x 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
x 9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
10. Other:
Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity:
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
Technology Operations & Concepts 1a 1b 6a 6b
CA1 CA4 1.8 2.1 2.2 2.7
Writing 1A 2C 2E
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processing documents.
Resources: Internet, computer textbook
Enrichment Exercises : Ethics connection in textbook 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: 8th
Grade Computers
Grade: 8 Duration of Unit: 3 weeks
Unit Title Spreadsheet
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome: Students will be able to:
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
Primary Text: Glencoe Keyboarding with Computer Applications
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
x Equity x Research 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
x Technology x Workplace Readiness Skills
x 2. Summarizing/Note Taking
x 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
x 9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
10. Other:
Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity:
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
Technology Operations & Concepts 3b 3c 3d 6a 6b
CA4 2.1 2.7 MA1 1.8
Writing 1A 2E MA Algebraic Expression 3A MA Data & Probability 1C
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Resources: Internet, computer textbook
Enrichment Exercises : Ethics connection from textbook 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: 8th
Grade Computers
Grade: 8 Duration of Unit: 3 weeks
Unit Title : Presentation
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome: Students will be able to:
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
Primary Text: Glencoe Keyboarding with Computer Applications
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
x Equity x Research 1. Identify similarities /differences
6. Cooperative Learning
x Technology x Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
x 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
x 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
x 9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
10. Other:
Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity:
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
Technology Operations & Concepts 1a 1b 3b 3c 6a 6b
CA4 CA5 1.4 2.1 2.5 2.7
Writing 1A 2E
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Resources: Textbook, Internet
Enrichment Exercises : Ethics connection from textbook 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: 8th
Grade Computers
Grade: 8 Duration of Unit: ongoing
Unit Title: Internet Exploration
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome: Students will be able to:
Utilize Internet resources and search tools
Demonstrate an understanding of Internet terms
Explore impact of Internet technology
Primary Text: Glencoe Keyboarding with Computer Applications
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
x Equity x Research 1. Identify similarities /differences
x 6. Cooperative Learning
x Technology x Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
x 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
x 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
4. Homework & Practice
9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
10. Other:
Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity:
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.
Evaluation: Essential Course Outcome checklist Learning Activity – Guiding Questions:
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
Technology Operations & Concepts 1a 2a 3b 4c 5a 5b 6a 6b
CA4 2.1
Writing 1A 2E
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Resources: Textbook, Internet
Enrichment Exercises : Ethics connection from textbook 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: 8th
Grade Computers
Grade: 8 Duration of Unit: ongoing
Unit Title : Multimedia
Learning Objective/ Essential Course Outcome: Students will be able to:
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
Primary Text: Glencoe Keyboarding with Computer Applications
Equity/Workplace Readiness Instructional Method (Strategy)
x Equity x Research 1. Identify similarities /differences
x 6. Cooperative Learning
x Technology x Workplace Readiness Skills
2. Summarizing/Note Taking
x 7. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
x 3. Reinforcing Effort/ Providing Recognition
8. Generating & Testing Hypothesis
x 4. Homework & Practice
9. Cues, Questions, & Advanced Organizers
5. Nonlinguistic Representations
10. Other:
Assessment/Evaluation/Learning Activity: Assessment Activity:
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
Evaluation: Essential Course Outcome checklist Learning Activity – Guiding Questions:
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.
Resources: Textbook, Internet
Enrichment Exercises : Ethics connection from textbook Correction Exercises: Special Needs: adjust assignments based on individual student needs
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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
Format documents using alignment tools (center, left, right)
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: ________________________
A. Technology Ethics Objective Met
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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B. Computer Concepts and Operations Objective Met
Independently… 1 2 3 4
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
C. Keyboarding Skills Objective Met
Independently… 1 2 3 4
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.
D. Word Processing Activities Objective Met
Independently… 1 2 3 4
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
Format documents using alignment tools (center, left, right)
Demonstrate how to use correct spacing & punctuation rules
G. Spreadsheet Applications Objective Met
Independently… 1 2 3 4
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
Independently… 1 2 3 4
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
Independently… 1 2 3 4
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: ________________________
A. Technology Ethics Objective Met
Independently… 1 2 3 4
Define computer ethics
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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
B. Computer Concepts and Operations Objective Met
Independently… 1 2 3 4
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
C. Keyboarding Skills Objective Met
Independently… 1 2 3 4
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.
D. Word Processing Activities Objective Met
Independently… 1 2 3 4
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
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Use and create templates
Use spell & grammar check
Format documents using alignment tools (center, left, right)
Demonstrate how to use correct spacing & punctuation rules
Create multi-page documents with special pages
E. Spreadsheet Applications Objective Met
Independently… 1 2 3 4
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
Independently… 1 2 3 4
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
G. Internet Exploration Objective Met
Independently… 1 2 3 4
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: ________________________
A. Technology Ethics Objective Met
Independently… 1 2 3 4
Define computer ethics
Demonstrate proper ethical behavior when using the computer
Describe ethical standards and confidentiality concepts in school and work environments
Describe and explain the legal and ethical aspects of computer technology
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
B. Computer Concepts and Operations Objective Met
Independently… 1 2 3 4
Demonstrate proper care and use of computers
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
C. Keyboarding Skills Objective Met
Independently… 1 2 3 4
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.
D. Word Processing Activities Objective Met
Independently… 1 2 3 4
Demonstrate how to create & format a document (letters & reports)
Demonstrate how to use various fonts
Use Headers/Footers & page numbers on documents
Combine graphics and text in a document
Use and create templates
Use spell & grammar check & thesaurus
Format documents using alignment tools (center, left, right)
Demonstrate how to use correct spacing & punctuation rules
Create multi-page documents with special pages
Utilize style enhancement features
Perform find & replace activities
G. Spreadsheet Applications Objective Met
Independently… 1 2 3 4
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
Independently… 1 2 3 4
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
Independently… 1 2 3 4
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
Independently… 1 2 3 4
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: ________________________
A. Technology Ethics Objective Met
Independently… 1 2 3 4
Define computer ethics
Demonstrate proper ethical behavior when using the computer
Describe ethical standards and confidentiality concepts in school and work environments
Describe and explain the legal and ethical aspects of computer technology
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
B. Computer Concepts and Operations Objective Met
Independently… 1 2 3 4
Demonstrate proper care and use of computers
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
C. Keyboarding Skills Objective Met
Independently… 1 2 3 4
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
Independently… 1 2 3 4
Demonstrate how to create & format a document (letters & reports)
Demonstrate how to use various fonts
Use Headers/Footers & page numbers on documents
Combine graphics and text in a document
Use and create templates
Use spell & grammar check & thesaurus
Format documents using alignment tools (center, left, right)
Demonstrate how to use correct spacing & punctuation rules
Create multi-page documents with special pages
Utilize style enhancement features
Create/enhance tables
Perform find & replace activities
G. Spreadsheet Applications Objective Met
Independently… 1 2 3 4
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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Independently… 1 2 3 4
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
Independently… 1 2 3 4
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
Independently… 1 2 3 4
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