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BASIC OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS
1. discuss ways technology has changed life at school and at home
2. discuss ways technology has changed business and government over the years
3. recognize and discuss the need for security applications (e.g., virus detection, spam defense, popup blockers, firewalls) to help protect information and to keep the system functioning properly
BASIC OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS
6. manage and maintain files on a hard drive or the network
7. demonstrate proper care in the use of hardware, software, peripherals, and storage media
8. know how to exchange files with other students using technology (e.g., e-mail attachments, network file sharing, diskettes, fl ash drives)
11. proofread and edit writing using appropriate resources (e.g., dictionary, spell check, grammar check, grammar references, writing references) and grade level appropriate checklists both individually and in groups
SOCIAL, ETHICAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES
1. identify cultural and societal issues relating to technology
3. discuss how various assistive technologies can benefit individuals with disabilities
SOCIAL, ETHICAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES
7. use age-appropriate citing of sources for electronic reports
TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS
1. know how to use menu options in applications to print, format, add multimedia features; open, save, manage files; and use various grammar tools (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, spell-checker)
2. know how to insert various objects (e.g., photos, graphics, sound, video) into word processing documents, presentations, or web documents
3. use a variety of technology tools and applications to promote creativity
4. understand that existing (and future) technologies are the result of human creativity
5. collaborate with classmates using a variety of technology tools to plan, organize, and create a group project
TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS
1. use basic telecommunication tools (e.g., e-mail, WebQuests, IM, blogs, chat rooms, web conferencing) for collaborative projects with other students
2. use a variety of media and formats to create and edit products (e.g., presentations, newsletters, brochures, web pages) to communicate information and ideas to various audiences
3. identify how different forms of media and formats may be used to share similar information, depending on the intended audience (e.g., presentations for classmates, newsletters for parents)
TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS
1. use Web search engines and built-in search functions of other various resources to locate information
6. compare and contrast the functions and capabilities of the word processor, database, and spreadsheet for gathering data, processing data, performing calculations, and reporting results