Last updated Feb 2007

All students should have opportunities to demonstrate the following skills and behaviors prio to the completion of 6th grade.

STANDARD 1: Basic operations and concepts

• Use input devices and output devices (e.g. mouse, keyboard, scanner, monitor and printer) devices proficiency.
  • Use photo editing software to manipulate digital photos
  • Use data storage devices (flash drive, CDs, home drive)
  • Independent troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrate proper keyboarding technique when using application software.

STANDARD 2: Social, ethical and human issues

• Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology.
  • Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and information (advantages and disadvantages) and describe consequences of inappropriate use.
  • Understand plagiarism is against the law
  • Citing sources

STANDARD 3: Technology productivity tools

• Use general-purpose programs to facilitate learning throughout the curriculum.
  • Kidspiration
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Mapmaker’s Toolkit
  • Timeliner
• Apply Word processing skills, including the following;
  • Paragraph alignments
  • Using Spell and Grammar Check
  • Spacing (single v. double)
  • Inserting and Edit Pictures from a File and the Internet
  • Cutting/Copying and Pasting
  • Tables and Charts
  • Bullets and Numbering
  • Borders and Shading
  • Customizing the Toolbars
  • Columns
  • Text Boxes
  • Using Help and Student Tools Menus to Problem Solve Independently

STANDARD 4: Technology communication tools

• Use technology tools to communicate individual or collaborative projects for audiences inside and/or outside the classroom.
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
    • Create a multi-page PowerPoint presentation that includes multimedia content.
  • Utilize scanners for presentation/project purposes
• Use telecommunications efficiently to access Internet sites, communicate with others in support of direct and independent learning, and pursue personal interests.
  • Utilize individual student email accounts for educational purposes

STANDARD 5: Technology research tools

• Use the technology resources as a mode to access information.
  • Internet Search Engines
  • Subscription Databases (e.g. AEA subscriptions)

STANDARD 6: Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

• Use technology resources for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities.
  • Calculators, videos/CDs/DVDs, educational software and web sites.
• Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activity.
  • Efficiently navigate the Internet with a Purpose
  • Discuss the relevance and appropriateness of electronic information sources.
    • Evaluate web sites for validity.
    • Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources.