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IT-1
Basic Operations and Concepts
Aligned
with Vermont Standards 1.18, 1.19, 1.20
1.18
- Students use computers, telecommunications, and other
tools of technology to research, to gather information and
ideas, and to represent information and ideas accurately
and appropriately.
1.19
- Students use organizational systems to obtain information
from various sources (including libraries and the Internet).
1.20
- Students use graphs, charts, and other visual presentations
to communicate data accurately and appropriately.
NETS-S
-Students
demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation
of technology systems.
-Students
are proficient in the use of technology.
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Mathematics |
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Science |
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Literacy/Language
Arts |
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Social
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Arts/Music |
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Other |
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Students demonstrate proficiency in the effective use of technology
by: |
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USE of HARDWARE |
TUTORIAL |
TASK |
ASSESSMENT |
| Using
effective keyboarding:
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posture (i.e., back straight, body leaning slightly forward,
etc.).
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techniques (e.g., eyes on monitor or copy - not the keyboard,
etc.).
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attitudes (e.g., willingness to change habits, persistence
and diligence) and key with speed and accuracy (e.g., 30 words/min
with 90% accuracy). |
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| Using
digital tools to capture images and other information (e.g.,
temperature, light, sound, etc.) and import them into a computer.
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| USE
of OPERATING SYSTEM and STANDARD FEATURES of APPLICATIONS |
TUTORIAL |
TASK |
ASSESSMENT |
| Launching
a program by locating it on the internal, external, or network
drive. |
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| Opening
documents from and saving documents to nested folders.
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| Locating
files and folders using multiple criteria within
the
Find command. |
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| Saving
documents in multiple formats (e.g., .doc, .jpg, .pdf, .rtf,
source and .txt). |
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| Compressing
and decompressing files. |
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| ORGANIZATION
and NAVIGATION |
TUTORIAL |
TASK |
ASSESSMENT |
| Creating,
naming, and renaming folders. |
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| Creating
folders within folders (nested folders) in a purposeful structure.
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| Copying
and moving files and folders. |
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| Creating
shortcuts/alias. |
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| WORKING
with FILES |
TUTORIAL |
TASK |
ASSESSMENT |
| Cutting,
copying, and pasting within a document, across documents, and
across applications. |
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| Creating
a duplicate/backup document in another location. |
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IT-2
Social,
Ethical and Human
Issues
Aligned
with Vermont Standards: 5.14
5.14
- Students interpret and evaluate a variety of types of
media, including audio, graphic images, film, television,
video, and on-line resources.
-Students
understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related
to technology.
-Students
practice responsible use of technology systems, information,
and software.
-Students
develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support
lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and
productivity.
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AREA-INTEGRATED MODULES |
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Mathematics |
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Science |
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Literacy/Language
Arts |
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Social
Studies |
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Arts/Music |
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Other |
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Students demonstrate responsible use of technology systems,
information, and software by: |
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY |
TUTORIAL |
TASK |
ASSESSMENT |
| Documenting
sources of information obtained through electronic resources
using acceptable formats. |
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| Applying
copyright and fair use guidelines in student work.
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| Explaining
the accuracy and relevancy of the content. |
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| ACCEPTABLE
USE |
TUTORIAL |
TASK |
ASSESSMENT |
| Exhibiting
safe, legal and ethical behaviors when using technology. |
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| Describing
societal consequences of inappropriate use. |
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| WORKING
with CONTENT/INFORMATION |
TUTORIAL |
TASK |
ASSESSMENT |
| Comparing
and contrasting information found on the internet for relevancy,
accuracy, and reliability. |
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IT-3
Productivity Tools
Aligned
with Vermont Standards 1.19, 1.20, 1.21, 1.22
1.19
- Students use organizational systems to obtain information
from various sources (including libraries and the Internet).
1.20
- Students use graphs, charts, and other visual presentations
to communicate data accurately and appropriately.
1.21
- Students select appropriate technologies and applications
to solve problems and to communicate with an audience.
1.22
- Students employ a variety of techniques to use simulations
and to develop models.
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Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase
productivity, and promote creativity.
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Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing
technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce
other creative works.
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AREA-INTEGRATED MODULES |
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Mathematics |
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Science |
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Literacy/Language
Arts |
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Social
Studies |
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Arts/Music |
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Other |
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Students
use productivity tools to enhance learning, increase productivity,
and promote creativity by: |
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WORD PROCESSING |
TUTORIAL |
TASK |
ASSESSMENT |
| Manipulating
styles and formats (e.g., headers, footers, borders, page breaks,
tabs and margins, multiple columns, text boxes) linking text
blocks, span multiple columns, masthead. |
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| Using
spell check, thesaurus and grammar check. |
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| Creating
a table. |
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| DATABASES |
TUTORIAL |
TASK |
ASSESSMENT |
| Generating
a report. |
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| Creating
and manipulating a database, by entering, sorting, searching/finding/querying
and using multiple criteria. |
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| SPREADSHEETS |
TUTORIAL |
TASK |
ASSESSMENT |
| Creating
a spreadsheet from a blank page, including formulas and functions
( MIN, MAX MEDIAN, MODE , ROUND), formatting cells (e.g. numeric,
monetary, percent, values). |
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| Creating
a graphical representation appropriate to the numerical data
(e.g., scatter plot, x - y). |
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| Manipulating
format (e.g. , resizing rows and columns, font, colors, hiding
grid). |
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| PAINT/DRAW |
TUTORIAL |
TASK |
ASSESSMENT |
| Importing/Inserting
objects from other sources. |
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| Selecting
and using a draw or paint application appropriate for the task. |
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| Modifying
a digital image using flip, rotate, resize, crop, select, copy
and paste. |
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| Selecting
and saving images in the appropriate format (e.g., .jpg, .tif,
.gif). |
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| VISUAL
ORGANIZERS |
TUTORIAL |
TASK |
ASSESSMENT |
| Illustrating
a variety of relationships, ideas and topics (e.g. cause and
effect, Venn diagram, organizational charts, flow chart). |
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| Importing
an illustration. |
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| Linking
an element to appropriate files and URL(s). |
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| CALCULATORS |
TUTORIAL |
TASK |
ASSESSMENT |
| Using
a graphing calculator and grade appropriate applications/ functions
(e.g., graphing, statistics, tables). |
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IT-4
Communication
Aligned
with Vermont Standards 1.17, 1.19, 1.11. 5.15
1.17
- Students interpret and communicate using mathematical,
scientific, and technological notation and representation.
1.19
- Students use organizational systems to obtain information
from various sources (including libraries and the Internet).
1.11
- In persuasive writing, students judge, propose, and persuade.
5.15
-Students design and create media products that successfully
communicate.
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Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish,
and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.
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Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate
information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
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AREA-INTEGRATED MODULES |
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Mathematics |
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Science |
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Literacy/Language
Arts |
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Social
Studies |
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Arts/Music |
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Other |
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Students
demonstrate use of a variety of media & formats to communicate
information & ideas effectively to multiple audiences by: |
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MULTIMEDIA |
TUTORIAL |
TASK |
ASSESSMENT |
| Creating
a linear and non-linear presentation including title slide,
graphics, text, voice, sound related to topic, scanned or digital
photo, animation, bibliography and table of contents, video
clip. |
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| WORLD
WIDE WEB (INTERNET/ONLINE) |
TUTORIAL |
TASK |
ASSESSMENT |
| Creating
a web page including text, graphics, tables and relative and
absolute links. |
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| EMAIL |
TUTORIAL |
TASK |
ASSESSMENT |
| Adding
an entry into address book and using to send a message.
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| Attaching
a file to an email message and noting in the body the file
format. |
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| Creating
a mailing list. |
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| Combining
and compressing multiple files and sending as an attachment. |
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| Creating
a signature. |
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IT-5
Research, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Aligned
with Vermont Standards 1.12, 1.13, 2.2, 2.3, 5.14
1.12
- In personal essays, students write effectively.
1.13
- Students listen actively and respond to communications.
2.2
- Students use reasoning strategies, knowledge, and common
sense to solve complex problems related to all fields of
knowledge.
2.3
- Students solve problems of increasing complexity.
5.14
- Students interpret and evaluate a variety of types of
media, including audio, graphic images, film, television,
video, and on-line resources.
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Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect
information from a variety of sources.
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Students use technology tools to process data and report
results.
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Students evaluate and select new information resources and
technological innovations based on the appropriateness for
specific tasks.
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Students use technology resources for solving problems and
making informed decisions.
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Students employ technology in the development of strategies
for solving problems in the real world.
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| SUBJECT
AREA-INTEGRATED MODULES |
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Mathematics |
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Science |
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Literacy/Language
Arts |
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Social
Studies |
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Arts/Music |
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Other |
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Students
demonstrate use of technology for research by: |
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DIGITAL RESOURCES |
TUTORIAL |
TASK |
ASSESSMENT |
| Locating
information that is accurate, relevant, appropriate and identifying
possible bias (opinion vs. fact) using a variety of electronic
resources. |
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| SEARCHING
and SEARCH ENGINES |
TUTORIAL |
TASK |
ASSESSMENT |
| Comparing
and contrasting: directories, search engines, and meta search
engines. |
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| Implementing
a search strategy using Boolean logic (e.g., and, or, not, near). |
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| BROWSER(S) |
TUTORIAL |
TASK |
ASSESSMENT |
| Exporting
and importing bookmarks/favorites and organizing sites into
categories. |
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| PROBLEM
SOLVING and DECISION MAKING |
TUTORIAL |
TASK |
ASSESSMENT |
| Justifying
decisions made, (e.g., representing data, formatting, setting
up formula, selecting criteria for search).
Example:
How did the bar graph represent the data better than a pie
chart? |
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| Selecting
and justifying the appropriate tools and technology resources
to address a variety of tasks and problems (e.g., spread sheet
vs. data base, word processing vs. presentation program).
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| Applying
technology skills to learning unfamiliar technologies (e.g.,
digital cameras, scanners, probes).
Example:
What are the first steps you would take to figure out how
to use a new technology? |
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| Using
electronic Help to solve a proble m or to learn something
new. |
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| Identifying
and using a defensible troubleshooting process. |
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| Creating
and using simulations or models (e.g., spread sheet to design
“what if” scenarios).
Example:
What would be the possible effects on the environment of extending
the moose hunting season another week? |
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