STANDARD 8.1
(COMPUTER AND INFORMATION LITERACY ) ALL STUDENTS WILL USE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
TO GATHER AND ORGANIZE INFORMATION AND TO SOLVE PROBLEMS.
Descriptive Statement:
Using computer applications and technology tools students
will conduct research, solve problems, improve learning, achieve goals, and
produce products and presentations in conjunction with standards in all content
areas, including career education and consumer family, and life skills. They
will also develop, locate, summarize, organize, synthesize, and evaluate
information for lifelong learning.
Cumulative Progress Indicators
Building
upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 8,
students will:
A. Basic
Computer Skills and Tools
1.
Use appropriate technology vocabulary.
2.
Use common features of an operating system (e.g., creating and
organizing files and folders).
3.
Demonstrate effective input of text and data, using touch keyboarding with proper technique.
4.
Input and access data and text efficiently and accurately through
proficient use of other input devices, such as
the mouse.
5.
Create documents with advanced text-formatting and graphics using
word processing.
6.
Create a file containing customized information by merging
documents.
7.
Construct a simple spreadsheet, enter data, and interpret the
information.
8.
Design and produce a basic multimedia project.
9.
Plan and create a simple database, define fields, input data, and
produce a report using sort and query.
10.
Use network resources for storing and retrieving data.
11.
Choose appropriate electronic graphic organizers to create,
construct, or design a document.
12.
Create, organize and manipulate shortcuts.
B.
Application of Productivity Tools
Social Aspects
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of how changes in technology impact
the workplace and society.
2.
Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and
technology, and discuss consequences of misuse.
3.
Explain the purpose of an Acceptable Use Policy and the
consequences of inappropriate use of technology.
4.
Describe and practice safe Internet usage.
5.
Describe and practice “etiquette” when using the Internet and
electronic mail.
Information
Access and Research
6.
Choose appropriate tools and information resources to support
research and solve real world problems, including but not limited to:
·
On-line resources and databases
·
Search engines and subject directories
7.
Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, and appropriateness of print and
non-print electronic information sources.
Problem Solving and
Decision Making
8.
Use computer applications to modify information independently
and/or collaboratively to solve problems.
9.
Identify basic hardware problems and demonstrate the ability to
solve common problems.
10. Determine when technology tools are appropriate to solve a problem and
make a decision.
Link to Standard 8.1 Grade K-4
Link to Standard 8.1 High School
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