Santa Fe Trail USD 434 Technology Curriculum

Technology Essential Skills
Standards 1.1 / 2.1 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.1
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Standard

Benchmark/Indicator

Suggested Teaching Strategies/Activities

Grade Level

Benchmark Year

Assessment Information

1.1 :

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

1.1: a.

Use basic technology vocabulary. (e.g., computer hardware, software, printer, monitor, disk drives, CD-ROM, mouse, keyboards, etc.)

Poster, computer words, word of the week, flashcard game, teacher modeling, word find

K -12

Grade 3

Quiz, demonstration, usage of vocabulary

1.1: b.

Start and exit computer programs.

Classroom task

K -12

Grade 3

Demonstration

1.1: c.

Log in / log out as a user.

Accelerated Reader, Academy of Reading, STAR Reading and Math programs

K -12

Grade 3

Teacher Observation

1.1: d.

Start up and shut down of basic technology components (e.g., computer, tape recorder).

Computer Lab and Classroom demonstrations and tasks as needed

1-12

Grade 3

Teacher Observation

1.1: e.

Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate terminology.

Daily use of technology vocabulary,( i.e., following directions)

2-12

Grade 5

Vocabulary Assessment

1.1: f.

Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide.

Discussions - Science, Social Studies

3-12

Grade 7/8

Quiz

1.1: g.

Solve basic technical problems encountered during regular use of computers.

Basic Steps - Flow Chart posted in lab and/or classroom

3-12

Grade 7/8

Teacher Observation/Quiz

1.1: h.

Demonstrate an understanding of hardware, software, and connectivity and their applications to learning and problem solving.

Classroom discussions

5-12

Grade 7/8

Create graphic organizer showing student understanding using Inspiration program

1.1: i.

Be familiar with the difference between a network system and stand alone system.

Classroom discussions

4-12

Grade 7/8

Student Participation

1.1: j.

Compare networked systems with stand alone systems and identify reasons and advantages for using various systems and configurations.

Classroom discussions

6-12

Grade 7/8

Quiz

1.1: k.

Select the appropriate technology to complete a task.

Direct teaching of media equipment

6-12

Grade 9/10

Assessment, Teacher Observ.

1.2 :

Students are proficient in the use of technology.

1.2 : a.

Be familiar with the keyboard, mouse, and control keys (e.g., return, shift, space bar, escape, delete key).

All available applications such as Type To Learn, Academy of Reading

K-12

Grade 3

Teacher Observation

1.2 : b.

Successfully operate the keyboard, mouse, and control keys (e.g., return, shift, space bar, escape, delete key, etc.).

All available applications including games.

1-12

Grade 3

Teacher Observation

1.2 : c.

Use keyboard commands.

Apple P and Apple Q

3-12

Grade 5

Teacher Observ.

1.2 : d.

Be familiar with the use and function of peripheral devices (printer, VCR, scanner, digital camera, etc.).

Daily classroom use , demonstration, and discussion.

1-12

Grade 3

Teacher Observ.

1.2 : e.

Operate peripheral devices with support as needed.

Teacher assisted learning and daily use

2-12

Grade 5

Teacher Observ.

1.2 : f.

Operate peripheral devices independently.

Continued daily use

4-12

Grade 7/8

Teacher Observation of product

1.2 : g.

Use pull down menu functions (new, open, save, print, etc.).

Spelling program, Accelerated Reading, Math programs, Academy of Reading, Teacher directed Internet access

1-12

Grade 3

Teacher Observation

1.2 : h.

Demonstrate proficient file management skills associated with opening, saving, and closing files in a multiple folder environment.

Computer lab

4-12

Grade 7/8

Teacher Observation

1.2 : i.

Independently navigate through software programs.

Demonstation and practice software

1-12

Grade 3

Teacher Observation

1.2 : j.

Use a variety of software and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities.

Spelling, Accelerated Reader, Math, Academy of Reading, teacher directed Internet access

2-12

Grade 7/8

Teacher Observ./student demonstration

1.2.k.

Use touch typing strategies.

Tying programs

2-12

Grade 4

Teacher Observ.

1.2.l.

Proficient in keyboarding including: appropriate keyboarding hand/finger positioning, accuracy, and speed of 20 wpm.

Typing programs

2-12

Grade 8

Teacher Observation and Skills Test

1.2 : m.

Successfully keyboard multiple paragraphs accurately and efficiently using spell check and thesaurus.

word processing

4-12

Grade 7/8

Teacher Observ., Student Assessment

1.2 : n.

Successfully navigate between two or more applications.

Research project, word processing, Appleworks, Hyperstudio

5-12

Grade 7/8

Teacher Observ.

1.2 : o.

Discuss and use new and emerging technology and their applications.

By integrating technology with science and social studies

5-12

Grade 7/8

Teacher Observ.

1.2 : p.

Integrate technological skills into content curriculum activities.

Reports, word processing

K-12

Grade 5

Assessment of Project

2.1 :

Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

2.1 : a.

Respect the work of others.

Discussion

K-12

Grade 3

Teacher Observ.

2.1 : b.

Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers and others when using technology in the classroom.

Sharing computers

K-12

Grade 3

Teacher Observ.

2.1 : c.

Demonstrate awareness of copyright laws.

Discussion, reading/ writing workshop

1-12

Grade 3

Teacher Observ.

2.1 : d.

Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and information and describe personal consequences of inappropriate use.

Internet policy and discussions, posters

K-12

Grade 5

Teacher Observ., Quiz

2.1 : e.

Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts related to the legal and ethical uses of technology (privacy, ownership of information and images, plagiarism, citation and credits, and single use vs site license software).

Internet Policy, Research Paper, research

4-12

Grade 7/8

Project Eval.

2.1 : f.

Exhibit and apply legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology, and discuss consequences of misuse.

Integrate in content areas, Internet Policy, paraphrasing, cross curriculuar discussions

6-12

Grade 7/8

Teacher Observ.

2.1 : g.

Analyze widespread use and reliance on technology in the workplace and in society as a whole.

Teacher modeling

7-12

Grade 9/10

Participation in discussions

2.1 : h.

Promote and advocate legal and ethical behaviors among peers, family, and community regarding the use of technology and information.

Develop posters, flyers. Hyperstudio, Appleworks, Powerpoint, Print Shop

7-12

Grade 9/10

Evaluation of Project

2.2 :

Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

2.2 : a.

Follow rules of work around computers (e.g., no food or drink around electronic devices, use keyboards with a soft touch, turn equipment on and off correctly, return equipment to proper location).

Discussion and review. Poster stating rules.

K-12

Grade 3

Teacher Observ. of student behavior

2.2 : b.

Use computers in a safe and healthy manner (e.g., remain safe distance from the screen, maintain a good posture, take breaks at frequent intervals).

Teacher makes students aware. Use video tape.

1-12

Grade 3

Teacher Observation, quiz

2.2 : c.

Demonstrate knowledge of safety precautions related to sharing personal information.

Teacher provide students with information on Internet safety.

1-12

Grade 3

Teacher observation

2.2 : d.

Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources concerning real world problems.

Through social studies and current events

7-12

Grade 9/10

Rubric to Eval. content

2.3 :

Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

2.3 : a.

Identify uses of computers at home and school.

Classroom activities

2-12

Grade 7/8

Student Participation

2.3 : b.

Identify the role and impact of technology on careers.

Discuss in content areas. High School orientation, career units.

3-12

Grade 9/10

Student Participation, Quiz

2.3 : c.

Analyze and discuss how technology has influenced the lives of people in society.

Social Studies, Current Events, Math, Class Discussions

5-12

Grade 9/10

Student Participation, Quiz

3.1 :

Students use technology to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

3.1 : a.

Participate in a class/large group project using productivity tools (word processing, spreadsheet, data base, etc.).

Word processing - reports, Spelling - "Little Explorers", Drawing, sentence writing-"Easy Book Deluxe".

K-4

Grade 2

Teacher evaluation of product.

3.1 : b.

Use technology resources for directed and independent learning activities.

Hyperstudio, Inspiration, content programs

1-12

Grade 5

Eval. Of Project

3.1 : c.

Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities.

"Easy Book" program

2-12

Grade 7/8

Eval. of Project

3.1 : d.

Collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, preparing publications, and producing other creative works using productivity tools.

Hyperstudio

4-12

Grade 7/8

Eval. of Project

3.2 :

Draw

3.2 : a.

Recognize and use computer vocabulary related to drawing programs.

Activities in "Appleworks for Teachers", "Appleworks for Students", Kid Pix, Clarisworks

1-12

Grade 3

Evaluation of product, teacher observation

3.2 : b.

Identify the basic tools used to create a drawing.

Teacher discussion, worksheet

K-12

Grade 3

Evaluate student product using rubric

3.2 : c.

Use simple drawing to illustrate a concept or idea.

Kidbook, Kid Pix, Clarisworks, and vocabulary of program

K-12

Grade 3

Evaluate project using rubric.

3.2 : d.

Use advanced drawing/painting tools and techniques to illustrate a concept or idea.

Multimedia usage of higher level tools, Adobe Illustrator

4-12

Grade 7/8

Evaluate project using rubric.

3.3 :

Word Processing

3.3 : a.

Recognize and use computer vocabulary related to word processing programs.

Vocabulary in science, social studies, language arts. Appleworks, Author's Toolkit

1-12

Grade 8

Teacher observation

3.3 : b.

Identify the tools used to create word processing documents.

Easy Book Deluxe, Easy Reader per program as needed.

2-12

Grade 8

Poster, quiz

3.3 : c.

Insert a graphic into a word processing document.

Easy Book Deluxe, Clarisworks, Appleworks, Appleworks for Teachers

1-12

Grade 8

Evaluate project using rubric.

3.3 : d.

Use basic word processing formatting and editing skills.

Spell check, delete, backspace, per program as used.

2-12

Grade 8

Evaluate project using rubric.

3.3 : e.

Use desktop publishing to produce documents.

Microsoft Word, Appleworks

5-12

Grade 7/8

Evaluate project using rubric.

3.4 :

Spreadsheet / Graph

3.4 : a.

Recognize and use computer vocabulary related to spreadsheets / graphs.

Appleworks

5-12

Grade 5

Quiz, teacher observation

3.4 : b.

Identify the basic procedures used to create a spreadsheet.

Appleworks

5-12

Grade 5

Poster

3.4 : c.

Use a spreadsheet to organize and display data.

Appleworks, Microsoft Excel

5-12

Grade 7/8

Evaluate project.

3.4 : d.

Use advanced spreadsheet skills.

Microsoft Excel

7-12

Grade 10/11

Evaluate project.

3.5 :

Database

3.5 : a.

Recognize and use computer vocabulary related to databases.

Class schedule, address book - Appleworks

7-12

Grade 9/10

Student Participation, Quiz

3.5 : b.

Identify the basic procedures used to create a database.

Social Studies

7-12

Grade 9/10

Quiz, student participation

3.5 : c.

Use a database to view, sort, and search records.

Appleworks, Microsoft Excel

7-12

Grade 9/10

Evaluate project.

3.6 :

Multimedia

3.6 : a.

Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support as needed.

Hyperstudio

4-12

Grade 9/12

Evaluate project using rubric.

3.6 : b.

Use a variety of media to express a concept or idea. Bring sound, text, pictures.

Hyperstudio, I-Movie, Powerpoint

5-12

Grade 9/12

Evaluate project using rubric.

3.6 : c.

Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products independently (e.g., HyperStudio, PowerPoint)

Hyperstudio, I-Movie, Powerpoint

5-12

Grade 9/12

Evaluate project using rubric.

4.1 :

Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

4.1 : a.

Identify and describe how telecommunications promotes a global community.

E-mail, Internet

1-12

Grade 7/8

Student participation, quiz

4.1 : b.

Conduct e-mail interviews with supervision with content experts.

Integrate into content areas.

4-12

Grade 7/8

Teacher observ., student participation

4.2 :

Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

4.2 : a.

Plan, design, and present an academic product to classroom or community (e.g., slide show, progressive story, drawings, story illustrations, video production, digital images).

Hyperstudio, Claymation, Kid Pix, Clarisworks, Kidworks

5-12

Grade 9/12

Evalute project using rubric.

5.1 :

Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

5.1 : a.

Identify potential sources of information about a topic (e.g., video or cassette tapes, Web pages, CD-ROMs, reference books).

Videos, reference books, tapes, - cite source

K-12

Grade 3

Evaluate product, quiz

5.1 : b.

Locate information in a resource selected by the teacher (e.g., Web page, CD-ROM).

Marco Polo Internet program, PBS Kids, PBS.org

1-12

Grade 3

Teacher observation

5.1: c.

Access online card catalog and age-appropriate web-based information with support as needed.

Library, Little Explorers

1-12

Grade 3

Teacher observation

5.1 : d.

Use electronic information sources such as encyclopedias, indexes, databases and CD-ROMs.

Library, Little Explorers

2-12

Grade 7/8

Teacher observation

5.1 : e.

Manage, access, save, and retrieve web pages (bookmarks, favorites, etc.).

Teacher demonstration, classroom discussions

5-12

Grade 7/8

Teacher observation

5.1 : f.

Use age-appropriate search engines to find information.

Ask.Jeeves Google, www.yahooligans.com

2-12

Grade 5

Teacher observ., student participation

5.1 : g.

Evaluate the information located in terms of usefulness for answering the research question.

Model how to evaluate information. Use rubric for Information Evaluation

7-12

Grade 9/12

Evaluate student work.

5.1 : h.

Identify the author, copyright date, and publisher of information located in electronic resources, including Internet resources for citations.

Research in content areas.

5-12

Grade 9/12

Evaluate student work.

6.1 :

Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

6.1 : a.

Use appropriate software designed to develop problem-solving skills.

games, "Jewels of the Oracle", Jump-Start Math and Reading, Oregon Trail

K-12

Grade 3

Teacher observation

6.2 :

Use technology resources for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities.

6.2 : a.

Based on a class-defined problem, use technology to collect data, interpret data, and express a solution to the problem.

Science, social studies, math

2-12

Grade 5

Teacher Observation, Eval. project

6.2 : b.

Based on a problem selected by the student, use technology to collect data, interpret data, and express a solution to the problem.

Independent project

5-12

Grade 7/8

Evaluate student project using rubric.

6.5 :

Research a career and predict the advanced training needed to maintain success in the career.

6.5 : a.

Design and implement a personal learning plan that utilizes technology (e.g., identify top such as academic interests, personal hobbies or health issues, potential job sources) and utilize research skills from Strand 5 to support lifelong learning.

High School Orientation and Electives

9-12

Grade 9

Evaluate student project using rubric.

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