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

 

Cumulative Progress Indicators

 

By the end of Grade 4, students will:

 

A.     Basic Computer Skills and Tools

 1.         Use basic technology vocabulary.

 2.         Use basic features of an operating system (e.g., accessing programs, identifying and selecting a printer, finding help).

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

 4.         Produce a simple finished document using word processing software.

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

 6.         Create and present a multimedia presentation using appropriate software.

 7.         Create and maintain files and folders.

 8.         Use a graphic organizer.

 9.         Use basic computer icons.

B.  Application of Productivity Tools

      Social Aspects

 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 including:

·        Internet access

·        Copyrighted materials

·        On-line library resources

·        Personal security and safety issues

 3.         Practice appropriate Internet etiquette.

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

 

      Information Access and Research

 5.         Recognize the need for accessing and using information.

 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.

 8.      Recognize accuracy and/or bias of information.

 

    Problem Solving and Decision Making

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

     10.     Identify basic hardware problems and solve simple problems.

 

 

Link to Standard 8.1 Grade 5-8

 

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