Standard 1 Basic operations and concepts:

1.1 Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

1.2 Students are proficient in the use of technology.

Standard 2  Social, ethical and human issues:

2.1 Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

2.2 Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

2.3 Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

Standard 3 Technology productivity tools:

3.1 Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

3.2 Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

2/3:

1.1 Vocabulary:

                       · application    • icon

                       · document      • floppy disk

                       · file                 • hard drive

                       · menu bar        • desktop

                       · folder             • virus

1.2 Restart computer from menu or keyboard

1.2 Save to a disk, hard drive, and network folder

1.2 Open desired files and applications

1.2 Keyboarding

1.2 Quit/exit/close

1.2 Bookmarking

1.2 View command

2/3:

2.1 Understand the commercial and advocacy nature of some Web sites (Media literacy)

2.1 ICSD acceptable use policy

2.2 Web site evaluation (authenticity, point of view, usefulness, last update)

2.2 Copyright and citing e-sources

2.2 Respecting others’ files

2.2 Do not defame individuals/groups or invade their privacy

2/3:

3.1 Use technology resources for problem solving

3.1 Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations (e.g., environmental probes, Africa Inspirer)

3.2 Apply productivity/ multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum

Standard 4 Technology communication tools:

4.1 Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

4.2 Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

Standard  5 Technology research tools:

5.1 Students use technology tools to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

5.1 Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

5.3 Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

Standard  6 Technology problem-solving  and  decision-making tools in the real world:

6.1 Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

6.2 Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

2/3:

4.2 Work in pairs on the computer and share product with an audience

4.2 Create a multimedia class presentation

4.2 Participate in the production of material for a class web site

2/3:

5.1 Cite electronic sources

5.1 Locate a book by keyword using the electronic library catalog

5.1 Use search engines designed for young people (KidsClick, Yahooligans) to locate Web sites on a subject

5.2 Prepare a spreadsheet and make a graph or chart

2/3:

6.1 Read online newspaper

6.1 Think critically about possible commercial and advocoacy nature of information presented (Media Literacy )