Basic Operations & Concepts

Turn computer on and off appropriately.

Use input devices (mouse, keyboard, joystick) to select choices from a graphic interface.

Create & print a document.

Use basic vocabulary appropriately (e.g.,monitor, keyboard, mouse, click & drag)

Create, save, open & print documents.

Retrieve and save data from diskette, hard drive or server.

Explain and redefine basic vocabulary. (e.g., desktop, drives, menu bar, file, folder, select / deselect, )

Use technology to support personal productivity.

Basic keyboarding skills.

Understand and explain system components; ram, storage space, processor speed, operating system

Retrieve and save data from file server.

Independently operate classroom or lab peripheral media devices.

Advanced keyboarding operation. (hands placement, accuracy, speed, keyboard shortcuts)

Tools for Research,
Problem Solving,
Decision Making

Use interactive software to explore content information

Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs) for problem solving.

Use telecommunication effectively to access remote information.

Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes. videos) for problem solving and/or extended learning activities.

Determine appropriate technology tool or resource to address a variety of tasks or problems.

Use multimedia content via the Internet to produce reports.

Search and download information to support curriculum from remote sources.

Use presentation software (drawing, slideshow) to produce electronic reports on content topics.

Produce an electronic presentation that combines text, visuals and sound to demonstrate application of curriculum area.

Write for publishing projects, (e.g., newsletter, report) using layout and editing tools. Combine text with graphics, making full use of editing/ writing tools (e.g., spell checker, thesaurus, alignment, font, size)

Use multimedia tools to make presentations and reports for a range of audiences.

Use word processing & desktop publishing tools to produce reports, articles, journals, newsletters, etc.

Store and organize data collected from a variety of sources (e.g., interview, questionnaire, research) in a data base. Use sort/ other edit functions to structure data base appropriately.

Collaborate with peers, experts, and others using telecommunications to investigate curriculum related problems or issues.

Work cooperatively when using IT tools.

Handle equipment properly

Respect the privacy and work of others.

Take turns using the technology.

Understand and respects copyright laws regarding software.

Understand and respect copyright laws regarding intellectual property.

Identify contributions of various cultures to technology.

Model ethical behavior and acceptable practice in the use of technology and technological resources.

Demonstrate knowledge of changes in information technology and the possible affect those changes might have on the workplace and society.

Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information technology (appropriate referencing of resources)

Research and evaluate the authenticity and appropriateness of electronic information sources.