SCSD Technology Standards Third Grade A Awareness - Exposed to the technology as it is being used by others.

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1 General Hardware 1.3 Identify and use A/V equipment: VCR, laserdisc, digital camera, camcorder, audio CD player, audio cassette player, TV. 1.6 Identify the appropriate cables for computer and A/V connections. 1.7 Troubleshoot cables, connections, power sources and hardware specifications (e.g., RAM size, hard drive space.) 1.2 Identify and use computer peripherals: CD-ROM player, microphone, speaker, hard drive, scanner. 1.4 Identify and use the printer, microphone and other ports. 1.5 Use presentation system (data display projector, LCD panel, TV monitor.) General Software 2.6 Import and export a document. 2.4 Choose appropriate page orientation. 2.2 Create a new document; save, open, close a document; print a document. 2.3 Use Save As appropriately. 2.5 Save a document to floppy disk, hard drive and server (understand desktop navigation/hierarchy). Operating System 3.5 Use file management including file, delete, copy, backup, format floppy disk and crossplatform file transfer. 3.2 Understand the desktop, window manipulation, zoom box, close box, resize box, finder/program manager, application/finder menu. 3.4 Use file management including file, delete, copy, backup, format floppy disk and crossplatform filer transfer. 3.3 Insert and remove disks, CD-ROMs, laserdiscs, etc. correctly.

2 Word Processing 4.8 Use spelling check (words and entire document). 4.9 Import and arrange graphics in document (copy, paste, wrap text around graphic) Format document (margins, headers, footers, page numbering) Format paragraph and page (tab, indent, hanging indent, line spacing, outline format) Cut, copy and paste text to another document Use find/replace, thesaurus, user/custom dictionaries or applications. 4.5 Format and edit text by highlighting font, size, style; replace or delete existing text. 4.6 Change justification and line spacing using basic ruler. 4.7 Cut, copy and paste text to another location in same document. 4.3 Insert and move cursor (arrow keys, mouse, optional touch screen). 4.4 Use basic punctuation keys (shift, question mark, period and comma keys). Keyboarding 5.3 Enter text at a defined speed with acceptable accuracy. 5.4 Use correct right- and left-hand keyboard positions. 5.5 Demonstrate correct home row position. 5.2 Use basic key functions (space bar, return/enter key, shift key, arrow keys, caps lock, delete/backspace, option/alt, tab key, F keys). Graphics 6.7 Know appropriate type of graphics application to complete a given task (drawing, painting or photo enhancement). 6.8 Plan, organize and save multimedia files with attention to file size and media storage. 6.2 Use basic key functions (space bar, return/enter key, shift key, arrow keys, caps lock, delete/backspace, option/alt, tab key). 6.3 Use editing tools in drawing and painting (select, add color and pattern, resize, crop, erase). 6.4 Capture still images from various digital sources (e.g., scanners, digital cameras, Internet). 6.5 Use principles of design (proportion, balance, contrast, rhythm, emphasis and unity) (see Appendix E, Design Principles and Tips).

3 6.6 Import and export graphics in appropriate file format (e.g., eps, tiff, pict, jpeg, gif). 6.1 Create original artwork using the tools within a grade-appropriate graphics program. Desktop Publishing 7.2 Set the column width. 7.4 Identify serif/sans serif fonts and use them appropriately. 7.9 Balance the size, color and style of the headline relative to body text Balance the artwork in relation to text Apply shading and color where appropriate Set tabs and hanging indents. 7.1 Use age-appropriate software (e.g., Appleworks, PageMaker) for desktop publishing. 7.3 Use appropriate fonts, style and size. 7.5 Set the paragraph indentation. 7.6 Avoid use of all caps in headlines. Use appropriate fonts and styles in headlines (more latitude, fancier but readable). 7.7 Choose justification or ragged right margin. 7.8 Use principles of design (proportion, balance, contrast, rhythm, emphasis, unity see Appendix E, Design Principles and Tips). Spreadsheet 8.3Format cell attributes (e.g., columns, rows, justification, styles, number). 8.4 Use data from a spreadsheet to create charts and graphs. 8.5 Use basic formulas for adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, averaging and determining percents. 8.6 Use fill down for multiple entries of the same value or number. 8.7 Cut, copy and paste formulas, values and functions. 8.2 Enter, edit and delete information in a spreadsheet/graphing program. 8.1 Read and interpret information in a spreadsheet.

4 Database 9.3 Create a database: define fields and enter information. 9.1 Use an age-appropriate database to find information (e.g., reference CD0ROMs such as My First Incredible Amazing Encyclopedia ). 9.2 Enter information in an existing database. Video Production 10.6 Brainstorm and plan video organization and content: treatment (proposal), storyboarding, scripting, production schedule Use production skills (e.g., camera shots/movements, composition, lighting, microphone use and placement, video recording, directing) Use critical viewing skills Operate a video camera: turn it on/record/turn it off Use basic microphone techniques Use in-camera editing techniques. Multimedia 11.7 Save captured media from various audio and video sources Use age-appropriate multimedia authoring hardware and software Integrate media from various digital and analog sources (e.g., video tape, CD-ROMs and the internet) Import different file formats (graphics, sounds, video, etc.) Use principles of design (proportion, balance, contrast, rhythm, emphasis, unity see Appendix E, Design Principles and Tips) Navigate through a multimedia presentation. Electronic Presentation 12.6 Create or edit templates that are consistent in layout.

5 12.7 Add multimedia to slides (e.g., illustrations, charts, sounds) Use appropriate software to create an electronic slide presentation Demonstrate appropriate presentation skills, focusing on pace and image/message transitions Present slide show using projection system (data display projector, LCD panel, TV monitor) Use outlining tools to create simple presentation templates Use principles of design (proportion, balance, contrast, rhythm, emphasis, unity, - see Appendix E, Design Principles and Tips.) Telecommunications 13.1 Understand and agree to the district s Acceptable Use Policy and ethics Use the Internet to research a topic. Cite bibliographical references Consider the accuracy and validity of information found on the Internet Save a graphic from an Interne document Save Internet documents as test and source (raw data, html code, graphics) Navigate the Internet using a browser. Bookmark pages found on the Internet. Networking 14.3 Explain the uses of and the means by which computers are networked Understand and agree to the district s Acceptable Use Policy and ethics Select a networked printer Log on/log off to a fileserver Select, log on/log off to a fileserver. Web Authoring 15.1 Understand and agree to the district s Acceptable Use Policy and ethics.

6 Web Research 16.6 Use specialized search directories (e.g., newspapers, government, science) Evaluate the reliability and validity of web pages, sites and multimedia files gathered Understand and agree to the district s Acceptable Use Policy and ethics Use nonlinear text features incorporated in web pages (e.g., frames, hyperlinks, and popup windows) to read for information Construct key words from research questions to search for information using subject directories (e.g., Yahooligans) Construct key words from research questions and combine with search techniques (e.g., lower case, quotes, +, -, *wildcard, link:, title:) using search engines (e.g., Alta Vista) Use bookmarking systems for gathering and retrieving web URLs specific to information needed and for citing sources Download and store web pdf., audio, video and graphic files specific to information needed and for citing sources Organize information from multiple sources through note taking, outlining and graphic organizers. Cite sources of gathered information Synthesize information from multiple sources in an authentic product or presentation in order to five evidence of new understanding Use browser application tools to navigate web pages and sites. Graphic Organizers 17.1 Complete a partially filled graphical organizer provided by the teacher Use a variety of graphical organizers provided by the teacher (e.g., templates) Select and apply, from a group of graphical organizers (e.g., Venn diagrams, concept maps, timelines, etc.), the appropriate one to complete a given task Use a graphical organizer to gather information, develop ideas, make decisions, or organize thinking Save the document in an appropriate format to be used in other applications (e.g., gif, html, or rtf). Social and Ethical Practices 18.6 Demonstrate knowledge of current changes and information technology and the effect those changes have on the workplace and society Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology, and discuss consequences of misuse.

7 18.8 Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems Identify capabilities and limitations of contemporary and emerging technology resources and assess the potential of these systems and services to address personal, life long learning and work place needs Make informed choices among technology systems, resources and services Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and information and describe personal consequences of inappropriate use.

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