6th Technology Application Standards by Content Area
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Foundations
Technology Terminology/Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
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T1 |
Learn grade level appropriate technology terminology. (1E, 1H) |
| T2 | Teachers will review the rules included in the NEISD Acceptable Use Policy and model appropriate use of the computer. (3A, 3B, 3C) |
| T3 | Students will sign off on the NEISD AUP and demonstrate an understanding of the rules when accessing NEISD computers. (3A, 3B, 3C) |
| T4 | Students will not copy: 1) another individual’s electronic work, or 2) software for which they do not have a license, or 3) copyrighted information that does not meet “fair use guidelines”.(3A, 3B, 3C) |
Networking
| N1 | Log on and off the network using personal username and password each time computer is used. (1A) |
| N2 | Create, name, and save files to personal directory on the network. (1A, 1B, 1F) |
| N3 | Access files in personal directory and on the student shared directory. (1A, 1B, 1F) |
| N4 | Copy files from the studentshared directory to personal directory by copying the icon or using the Save As feature within the program. (1A, 1B, 1F) |
| N5 | Select and print to the appropriate networked printer. (1A, 1B, 1F, 2A) |
Basic Operations
| B1 | Use My Computer or Network Neighborhood to navigate to available drives.(1A, 1B) |
| B2 | Adjust digital camera settings in order to capure quality images while minimizing file size (640x480 pixels, standard quality setting). Take pictures and upload them to a computer (2A, 2D) |
| B4 | Use the Help menu to type in a keyword and/or look at the available list of topics. (5C) |
| B5 | Use the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys to unfreeze the computer. (1A) |
| B6 | Right-click on files, folders, icons, and within applications to access menu options. (1A) |
| B7 | Delete files within personal directory by right-clicking the file icon and choosing delete. (1A) |
| B13 | Recognize various file formats including, but not limited to, .doc, .ppt, .xls, .dbf, .bmp, .jpg, .gif, .stk, .ins, .html and their associated applications/programs. (1D, 1E, 5A) |
| B14 | Hold the Ctrl key and select text or objects not ordered consecutively to copy, cut or delete. (1A) |
| B15 | Hold the Shift key and select text or objects ordered consecutively to copy, cut, or delete. (1A) |
Keyboarding
| K1 | Use correct posture when keyboarding and demonstrate mastery of proper keyboarding technique. (2A, 2B) |
| K2 | Use language skills including capitalization, punctuation, spelling, word division, and the use of numbers and symbols as grade-level appropriate. (2B) |
| K3 | Use a variety of software applications such as Word, Excel, or Inspiration to produce, proofread, and correct errors within documents. (2B, 7A, 7B, 7C) |
| K4 | Students will keyboard 24 words per minute with 96% accuracy by the end of the sixth grade.(2A, 2B) |
| K5 | Use one space after all punctuation marks. (2C) |
Information
Acquisition and Problem Solving
These applications are intended to be used withing
the context of the content area TEKS to express ideas and solve problems.
Multimedia (PowerPoint)
| M1 | Create a new presentation with multiple slides.(7D, 10A, 10D, 11B) |
| M2 | Use design templates to customize presentations. (7D, 10A, 10D, 11B) |
| M3 | Change backgrounds by selecting Format from the menu bar and choosing Background.(7D, 10D) |
| M4 | Add and remove Text Boxes.(7D, 10D) |
| M5 | Change the font size, type, style (bold, italicize, underline), and color.(7D, 10D) |
| M6 | Use Alignment tools to format text (left, right, center, justify). (7D, 10D) |
| M7 | Format text by using Bullets and Numbering.(7D, 10D) |
| M8 | Use the Spelling and Grammar and Thesaurus features to edit documents.(7D) |
| M9 | Insert Pictures from Clipart Gallery and From File (digital camera, scanner, or other source). (7D, 7G, 10D) |
| M10 | Access available tools (standard, formatting, drawing, etc.) by selecting View from the menu bar and choosing Toolbars. (7F) |
Database (Access/Works)
| D1 | Open an existing database on the student-shared directory. (1A) |
| D2 | Navigate through records in a table, query, or form. (10B) |
| D3 | Enter data into a field in a table or form view.(7C) |
| D4 | Insert Pictures into a field from Clipart Gallery and From File (digital camera, scanner, or other source). (7C, 7G, 10D) |
| D5 | Find a record based on defined criteria. (10B) |
| D6 | Sort records. (10B) |
| D7 | Use filtering tools to answer questions.(10B) |
Paint (MS Paint)
| P1 | Create original images or edit imported images by using the paint tools. (5A, 7F, 7G) |
| P2 | Change file format of existing image files (.bmp, .jpeg, .gif).(5A) |
| P3 | Cite copyright information on an image by making a textbox providing copyright information and saving the edited file (stamping URL on an image retrieved from Internet). (3A) |
Communication
Publish
| PB1 | Display work on the computer screen, projector, television, or printer. (11A) |
| PB2 | Proofread products and make improvements. (12D) |
| PB3 | Use tools such as checklists, timelines, and rubrics to evaluate products and determine relevancy to task and specific lesson objectives. (9A, 12A, 12B, 12D) |
| PB4 | Choose appropriate fonts, colors, and graphics in order to ensure that products are readable when displayed on screen and/or printed. (10D) |
Portfolio
| A1 | Students and teachers will select items that have been saved to the students’ personal network directories to store in an electronic portfolio.(12C) |
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