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KEY: I - Introduce R - Reinforce M - Master	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Enhance Productivity Be able to complete the following usage tasks:
1. Data Gathering and Organization
a. Identify tools that can be used to gather and organize data (e.g. spreadsheets, database builders, etc.)							I	R	R
b. Select an appropriate tool for gathering and organizing data (e.g. spreadsheets, database builders, etc.)							I	R	R
2. Data Analysis
a. Identify tools that can be used to analyze data (e.g. spreadsheets, database builders, etc.)							I	R	R
b. Select an appropriate tool for the analysis of data (e.g. spreadsheets, database builders, etc.)							I	R	R
3. Information Access
a. Use search features (author, subject, title, keyword) to locate information stored in a library				I	I	R	R	M	M
b. Use search features of electronic references (e.g. World Book, Primary and Middle Search, etc.)					I	I	R	M	M
c. Use search features of World Wide Web search engines (e.g. Yahoo, Infoseek, AltaVista, etc.)					I	I	R	M	M
d. Use advanced search features (keyword, quotes, etc.) of World Wide Web search engines						I	I	R	R
4. Presentation
a. Create a computer-based presentation using presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint, HyperStudio, etc.)							I	R	R
b. Select appropriate hardware for presentations (e.g. LCD panel, LCD projector, etc.)							I	R	R
c. Give a presentation using presentation software							I	R	R
KEY: I - Introduce R - Reinforce M - Master	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Technology Literacy - General Concepts Be able to define and briefly describe the ethical uses of technology and its effects on society:
1. Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology
a. Software piracy
i. Define the term software piracy				I	I	R	M	M	M
ii. Describe the ethical implications of software piracy				I	I	R	M	M	M
b. Electronic plagiarism
i. Define the term plagiarism				I	I	R	M	M	M
ii. Describe the ethical implications of plagiarism				I	I	R	M	M	M
iii. Properly cite electronically acquired materials to avoid plagiarism (using proper bibliographic format)							I	R	R
c. Copyright infringement
i. Define the term copyright				I	I	R	M	M	M
ii. Recognize the symbol © commonly used to indicate that a piece of material is copyrighted				I	I	R	M	M	M
iii. Describe the restrictions on materials that are copyrighted				I	I	R	M	M	M
iv. Describe the ethical implications of copyright infringement				I	I	R	M	M	M
d. Practice responsible use of technology				I	I	R	M	M	M
2. Describe advantages and disadvantages of the use of technology
a. Identify the capabilities and limitations of current emerging technologies	I	I	R	R	M	M	M	M	M
b. Assess the potential of technology to address personal, lifelong learning, and workplace needs	I	I	R	R	M	M	M	M	M
c. Analyze advantages and disadvantages of widespread use and reliance of technology in the workplace and in society as a whole	I	I	R	R	M	M	M	M	M
KEY: I - Introduce R - Reinforce M - Master	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Technology Literacy - Terminology and Function Be able to define and briefly describe the function(s) of the following terms:
1. Hardware
a. Workstation components	I	I	R	R	M	M	M	M	M
i. Hard drive	I	I	R	R	M	M	M	M	M
ii. Floppy drive and disk	I	I	R	R	M	M	M	M	M
iii. CD-ROM drive and disk	I	I	R	R	M	M	M	M	M
iv. Printer	I	I	R	R	M	M	M	M	M
v. CPU	I	I	R	R	M	M	M	M	M
vi. Mouse	I	I	R	R	M	M	M	M	M
vii. Keyboard	I	I	R	R	M	M	M	M	M
b. Speakers / Microphone	I	I	R	R	M	M	M	M	M
c. Digital Camera	I	I	R	R	M	M	M	M	M
d. Fax Machine			I	I	R	R	M	M	M
e. Scanner			I	I	R	R	M	M	M
f. Modem			I	I	R	R	M	M	M
g. LCD projection devices						I	I	R	M
h. Laser disc						I	I	R	M
i. DVD drive and disk							I	R	R
j. CD-Writer and different kinds of writable CD's							I	R	R
k. Zip / Jazz drive and disk							I	R	R
l. Video production equipment							I	I	I
2. Software
a. Operating system (e.g. Windows, Mac OS, etc.)							I	I	I
b. Application (e.g. Microsoft Word, Reader Rabbit, etc.)							I	I	I
c. Network							I	I	I
d. Programming							I	I	I
KEY: I - Introduce R - Reinforce M - Master	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Technology Literacy - Computer Usage Be able to complete the following usage tasks:
1. Turning equipment on and off				I	R	M	M	M	M
2. Proper keyboarding
a. Use correct posture	I	I	I	I	R	R	R	R	R
b. Use wrist position	I	I	I	I	R	R	R	R	R
c. Type with two hands	I	I	R	R	M	M	M	M	M
d. Locate numbers and letters on the keyboard	I	I	R	R	M	M	M	M	M
e. Locate and use the Enter, Esc, and arrow keys	I	I	R	M	M	M	M	M	M
f. Locate and use function keys (Shift, Backspace, period, Caps Lock)		I	R	R	M	M	M	M	M
g. Identify and use Home Row keys		I	R	M	M	M	M	M	M
h. Identify and use correct finger position on remaining keys				I	I	R	R	R	R
3. Care of equipment	I	I	R	R	R	M	M	M	M
4. Care of diskettes and CD-ROMS	I	I	R	R	R	M	M	M	M
5. Use virus scan software				I	I	R	M	M	M
6. Files
a. Open files			I	I	I	R	M	M	M
b. Save files to appropriate drives			I	I	I	R	M	M	M
c. Delete files						I	R	R	M
d. Organize saved files stored on a hard drive using file folders								I	I
e. Locate stored files using filename and text string searches								I	I
6. Using Windows
a. Navigate within the Windows environment (e.g. click, drag, minimize and maximize windows)	I	I	R	R	M	M	M	M	M
b. Open and close applications	I	I	R	R	M	M	M	M	M
c. Transfer data between applications							I	I	R
7. Using a network
a. Logging on and off a network	I	I	R	R	M	M	M	M	M
b. Saving to an appropriate drive		I	I	R	R	M	M	M	M
KEY: I - Introduce R - Reinforce M - Master	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Technology Literacy - Software Usage Be able to complete the following basic tasks of various applications:
1. Word Processor	Ultimate Writing and Creativity Center				Microsoft Word
a. Enter data	I	I	R	R	I	R	M	M	M
b. Navigate within document	I	I	R	R	I	R	M	M	M
c. Format text, page, and document			I	R	I	R	R	R	R
d. Manipulate text blocks using cut, copy, and paste features			I	R	I	I	R	R	M
e. Import/ Insert data (e.g. text, graphics, etc.)	N/A						I	I	R
f. Use spell check			I	R	I	I	R	R	M
g. Use grammar check	N/A				I	I	I	I	R
h. Use the Thesaurus	N/A						I	I	R
i. Create and modify tables	N/A								I
j. Create and modify outlines	N/A				Course Applicable
k. Save files in formats of earlier versions and in formats of other applications supported	N/A							I	I
2. Desktop Publishing - Microsoft Publisher
a. Enter data					I	R	M	M	M
b. Navigate within document					I	R	M	M	M
c. Format text, page, and document					I	R	M	M	M
d. Manipulate data using cut, copy, and paste features					I	R	M	M	M
e. Import/ Insert data (e.g. text, graphics, etc.)							I	I	R
f. Use spell check					I	I	R	R	M
g. Create publications which include graphics					I	R	M	M	M
h. Create, move, and resize text and graphic frames					I	R	R	M	M
i. Set up various types of publications (e.g. brochure, newsletter, business card, etc.)					I	I	R	R	M
j. Create publications which are visually aesthetic					I	I	R	R	M
k. Save files in formats of earlier versions and in formats of other applications supported								I	I
3. Presentation applications - Microsoft PowerPoint
a. Enter data								I	I
b. Navigate within presentation								I	I
c. Format text, slide, and presentation								I	I
d. Manipulate objects using cut, copy, and paste features								I	I
e. Import/ Insert data (e.g. text, graphics, etc.)								I	I
f. Use spell check								I	I
g. Organize material to be presented in a logical manner								I	I
h. Create slides which are visually aesthetic								I	I
i. Create slides which include text, graphics, charts, etc.								I	I
j. Create slides with animate objects								I	I
k. Save files in formats of earlier versions and in formats of other applications supported								I	I
4. Spreadsheet - Microsoft Excel
a. Enter data						C A		I	I
b. Navigate within spreadsheet								I	I
c. Format text, page, and document								I	I
d. Manipulate data using cut, copy, and paste features								I	I
e. Import/ Insert data (e.g. text, graphics, etc.)								I	I
f. Use spell check								I	I
g. Create, modify, and use formulas								I	I
h. Create and use functions								I	I
i. Sort a data list								I	I
j. Query a data list								I	I
k. Save files in formats of earlier versions and in formats of other applications supported								I	I
5. Database builders - Microsoft Access
a. Enter data								I	I
b. Navigate within database								I	I
c. Create and format database tables and forms								I	I
d. Manipulate data using cut, copy, and paste features								I	I
e. Import/ Insert data (e.g. text, graphics, etc.)								I	I
f. Use spell check								I	I
g. Sort a database								I	I
h. Create, modify, and use formulas								I	I
i. Query a database								I	I
j. Create reports								I	I
k. Save files in formats of earlier versions and in formats of other applications supported								I	I
6. Web Browser - Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator
a. Retrieve a known URL			I	I	R	R	M	M	M
b. Refresh (reload) a page			I	I	R	R	M	M	M
c. Copy and paste web site information into other applications							I	I	R
d. Add and delete Bookmarks / Favorites						I	I	R	R
e. Use history list to return to a visited site					I	I	R	R	M
7. Graphics Editors
a. Import Data	Enrichment
b. Manipulate image characteristics (e.g. size, color, brightness, etc.)
c. Manipulate graphics using cut, copy and paste features
d. Utilize paint and drawing tools (e.g. cropping, line, fill, etc.)
e. Apply graphic filters and masks
f. Utilize layers
g. Save files in various graphic formats (e.g. JPG, TIFF, GIF)
h. Create a graphic using program resources
8. Web Page Editors - Microsoft FrontPage
a. Enter data	Enrichment
b. Navigate within document
c. Format text, page, and document
d. Manipulate page objects using cut, copy, and paste features
e. Import/ Insert data (e.g. text, graphics, etc.)
f. Use spell check
g. Organize material to be presented in a logical manner
h. Create pages which are visually aesthetic
i. Convert a file created in other applications to an HTML document
j. Create a graphic using program resources
k. Add links to web page
KEY: I - Introduce R - Reinforce M - Master	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Technology Literacy - Usage of Other Technology Devices Be able to complete the following usage tasks:
1. Video production
a. Use a video camera							Course Applicable
b. Use a video cassette recorder
c. Edit a video tape
d. Use a computer video editing system
2. LCD projection devices
a. Set up and connect to an appropriate video source							Course Applicable
b. Make adjustments necessary for usage							Course Applicable
3. Laser disc
a. Set up and connect to an appropriate video source							Course Applicable
b. Make adjustments necessary for usage							Course Applicable
KEY: I - Introduce R - Reinforce M - Master	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Cognitive Tools - Developing Critical Thinking with Computers Be able to complete the following basic tasks of various applications:
1. Database management systems
a. Build a database after examining the content being organized	Enrichment
b. Use a database management system to integrate and interrelate ideas
c. Determine a strategy for querying a database
d. Use databases to make decisions and solve problems
2. Spreadsheets
a. Design a spreadsheet that models a problem	Enrichment
b. Use a spreadsheet to model a problem and then experiment with the model ("What if?" modeling)
c. Create graphs and charts which illustrate the "What if?" scenarios developed
d. Use spreadsheet models to solve problems and make decisions
3. Information literacy skills
a. Select appropriate information source(s)					I	I	R	R	R
b. Develop a search strategy which identifies key words and names, formulates appropriate research questions, and identifies information needed					I	I	R	R	R
c. Evaluate reliability of a site			I	I	I	I	R	R	R
d. Use search strategies of electronic resources including:
i. Browse search (casual inspection of information sources)					I	I	R	R	R
ii. Hierarchical search (examine a body of knowledge starting with broad topics)						I	I	I	I
e. Evaluate, analyze, and interpret information to determine its relevance and usefulness						I	I	R	R
4. Web-based presentation
To Be Developed
KEY: I - Introduce R - Reinforce M - Master	K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Technology Assisted Instruction Be able to use appropriate resources to enhance learning:
1. Reinforce and expand knowledge and skills through the appropriate use of electronic tutorials, simulations, etc.	I	I	I	R	R	R	R	R	R
2. Use appropriate multimedia resources to support learning	I	I	I	R	R	R	R	R	R
3. Use technology resources for problem solving, communication and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories	I	I	I	R	R	R	R	R	R

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