7th 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 seventh_term.doc. (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) |
| B16 | Recognize keyboard shortcuts to complete tasks within applications (ctrl-s to save, ctrl-c to copy, ctrl-x to cut, ctrl-v to paste, etc.) (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 28 words per minute with 98% accuracy by the end of the seventh 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 | Format text by using Bullets and Numbering.(7D, 10D) |
| M6 | Use the Spelling and Grammar and Thesaurus features to edit documents.(7D) |
| M7 | Insert Pictures from Clipart Gallery and From File (digital camera, scanner, or other source). (7D, 7G, 10D) |
| M8 | Access available tools (standard, formatting, drawing, etc.) by selecting View from the menu bar and choosing Toolbars. (7F) |
| M9 | Use Draw tools (WordArt, Text Box, Paint bucket, Lines and Arrows, and AutoShapes). (7F) |
| M10 | Select one or more objects and under the Draw menu select: 1) Grid to unsnap or snap objects to grid, 2) Order to layer objects and text, 3) Rotate or Flip to change object orientation, 4) Group or Ungroup to combine or separate objects, and 5) Align and Distribute to position objects.(7F) |
| M11 | Format other properties of text boxes and/or images including Colors and Lines, Size, Layout, Picture, and Web by right-clicking and selecting Format Picture. (10D) |
| M12 | Edit Slide Transitions and Custom Animations to enhance presentation. (7D, 10D) |
| M13 | Use the various PowerPoint views to organize and edit presentations. (7D, 10D) |
| M14 | Use the Slide Sorter view to organize (change sequence) and edit presentation. (7D, 10D) |
| M15 | Remove individual slides in the Slide Sorter view by right-clicking and choosing Delete. (7D, 10D) |
| M16 | Insert sound file or record voice into presentation.(7D, 10D) |
| M17 | Insert video taken with the digital camera or video camera. (7D, 10D) |
| M18 | Use different printing options including multiple slides per page, handouts, notes, and outline. (7D, 10D) |
| M19 |
Insert a Hyperlink.(NE) |
| M20 | Create tables and charts/graphs or Insert Ecel spreadsheet and Excel charts/graphs. (7G) |
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) |
| D8 | Apply and remove filters (filter by form and filter by selection). (7C, 10B) |
| D9 | Use the filter by selection to save as a query. (7C, 10B) |
| D10 | Create a database table (using a wizard or in Design View). (7C, 10B) |
| D11 | Create and use multiple field types (7C, 10B) |
| D12 | Create a form with the Form Wizard, choosing an existing table and selecting from horizontal or vertical layouts. (7C, 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) |
| P4 | Save and import images into other applications. (7G) |
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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