Content Area: Technological Literacy

 

Index: 8.1B Grade 8 CPI 3

 

Standard:8.1 - Computer and Information Literacy

 

Strand: B - Application of Productivity Tools

 

Cumulative Progress Indicator: 3 - The student will explain the purpose of an Acceptable Use Policy and the consequences of inappropriate use of technology

 

Grade: 8

 

Sample Activities:

 

·       Each year at the start of the school year and/or semester, the computer teacher and classroom teacher needs to go through a school/district Acceptable Use Policy. Students might role play several procedures in the policy in teams.

 

·       Students will demonstrate that they understand the terms and vocabulary of the AUP by writing a letter to their guardian/parent explaining why it is necessary to sign the contract.