Technology

Kindergarten – Eighth Grade

RULES / CONSEQUENCES

(PAGE 22-29 HANDBOOK)

Rules:

1. Be quiet in the media center and lab. Use an inside voice.

2. Show respect for others and yourself at all times.

4. Use courteous language at all times.

5. Ask show respect for all equipment.

6. Do your best and have a positive attitude.

Consequences:

First Incident – Student sits out.

Second Incident – Student sits out.

Third Incident – Student sits out at the table and parent/guardian is contacted.

Additional Incidents – Recess detention/After School Detention.

Severe Incidents (vandalism) will result in after school detentions and/or the loss of equipment privileges. Loss of equipment privileges would result in an effect to student’s grade.

GRADING

Kindergarten – Second Grade

Student assessment is skills based.

S = Satisfactory, N = Needs Improvement

Third Grade – Eighth Grade

Students are graded based on Participation/Behavior, Projects, and Activities. All are weighted equally.

Participation/Behavior is graded daily.

Projects occur over several weeks and there is at least one per marking period. They are graded upon completion.

Activities are completed within one class period and occur through out the marking period. They are graded weekly.

SUBJECT

Each year will work towards the following goals/objectives. Each activity reinforces and builds on the skills learned the year prior.

By the end of Grade 4, students will be able to:

Basic computer skills and tools

1. Use basic technology vocabulary

a. Identify parts of a computer and their uses

(monitor; mouse; printer; speaker; microphone; keyboard; etc..)

b. Define common technology terms

(click and drag; double click; select; program/application; tools; menu; toolbar; CD-ROM; disk; internet; bitmap; jpeg; file; tiff; printer; virus; e-mail; network; font; etc…)

2. Use basic features of an operating system

a. Perform basic steps operating a computer

(basic start and shut down procedures; closing a window; saving; printing; using shortcuts; etc…)

b. Demonstrate mouse skills

(click and drag; double click; select; etc…)

3. Input and access text and data, using appropriate keyboarding techniques or other input devices

a. Demonstrate knowledge of keyboard

(proper fingering/techniques; keyboarding drills; software tutorials; time tests; etc…)

b. Use computer peripherals

(microphones; mouse; printer; speakers; scanner; etc…)

4. Produce a simple finished document using word processing software

(type paragraphs; use shift key; change fonts style, size, colors; add clipart/graphics; spell and grammar check; utilize the thesaurus; etc…)

5. Produce and interpret a simple graph or chart by entering and editing data on a prepared spreadsheet template

(graphing/charting student favorites; weather trends; surveyed information; measurements; create a multiplication table; etc…)

6. Create and present a project using appropriate software (paint/drawing programs; word processing; multimedia; etc…)

a. Enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity

(create slideshow presentations i.e. MS PowerPoint, KidPix, etc)

b. Collaborate, publish, and/or interact with peers, experts, and/or audiences

(buddy projects i.e. mathematic graphic/database projects, internet research projects, digital storybooks, etc…)

7. Create and maintain files and folders.

8. Use a graphic organizer.

(Inspiration; Kidspiration; KidPix; etc…)

9. Use basic computer icons.

(launch appropriate software)

Application of Productivity Tools

1. Discuss the common uses of computer applications and identify their advantages and disadvantages.

2. Recognize and practice responsible social and ethical behaviors when using technology, and understand the consequences of inappropriate use

a. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate computer ethics (privacy; property; ownership)

b. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate care of equipment

3. Practice appropriate internet etiquette

(understand internet safety; understand acceptable use policy/AUP; cite appropriate references/sites; protect your identity; on-line manners; etc…)

4. Recognize the ethical and legal implications of plagiarism of copyrighted materials

(cite appropriate references/sites, etc…)

5. Recognize the need for accessing and using information

(software; help menus CDs; on-line resources; etc…)

6. Identify and use web browsers, search engines, and directories to obtain information to solve real world problems

7. Locate specific information by searching a database

(library catalogs; on-line resources; etc…)

8. Recognize accuracy and/or bias of information

9. Solve problems individually and/or collaboratively using computer applications

(i.e. WebQuest; internet scavenger hunt; etc …)

10. Identify basic hardware problems and solve simple problems.

By the end of Grade 8, students will be able to:

Basic Computer Skills and Tools