Sub Category Explanation Technology TEKS Subject Foundations Terminology & AUP Use grade level appropriate technology terminology. 1A Teachers will explain the rules according to the NBISD Acceptable Use Policy and model appropriate use of the computer. 3A Students will not access the server, internet or send to the printer without teacher permission. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the rules when using an NBISD computer. 3A Students will not copy the electronic work of another individual. 3B Students will not copy or use software for which they do not have a license. 3B Students will learn to cite their sources. 3A, 3B Students will demonstrate acceptable problem solving techniques when encountering questionable websites, graphics, or content when searching the Internet. 3A Networking Connect and disconnect from server. 1E Create, open, name, and save files to a folder on the server using Save and Save As. Access files from the server. Differentiate between saving on the server, to the documents folder, and on the desktop. Select and Print to the appropriate printer., 1E 1E 1E 1E 02/16/2010!! Page 1
Basic Operations Access files from within the server, click and drag item to the desktop, and replace modified work back into the server. Understand the difference between quitting and closing a program. Minimize, maximize, and restore documents from the dock as needed. Understand and properly use Save and Save As. Save As Allows the destination, file name, and file type to be chosen. Save Saves file using existing location, file name, and file type. Use the Undo feature to recover previous work (i.e.: Recover typed words, unpaste, unformat, etc.). Access available tools (standard, formatting, drawing, etc.). Take pictures using the digital camera and upload them to a computer. Use the laptop focusing on the use of the touchpad as a mouse. Use the Help menu to type in a keyword and/or look at the available list of topics. Use Copy, Cut, and Paste functions to edit documents. Use the Print Preview feature available in most programs to view files prior to printing. Use two or more software applications at the same time. Delete files or documents from the hard drive or desktop., 1E, 2A, 7C 2A 5B,, 2A 02/16/2010!! Page 2
Keyboarding Adjust the view of files and folders(as Icons, As List, As Columns). Use correct posture when keyboarding and demonstrate mastery of proper keyboarding technique. Key word lists and sentences using correct posture and proper keyboarding technique. Use language skills including capitalization, punctuation, spelling, word division, and the use of numbers and symbols as grade levelappropriate. Use a variety of software applications to produce, proofread, and correct errors within documents. Students will keyboard 20 words per minute with 94% accuracy by the end of the fifth grade. Keyboard from copy (documents, textbooks, or other printed sources of information.) 2A,2B 2A, 2B 2C, 2D 2D 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D,, 2F 2A, 2D Information Acquisition, Solving Problems & Communications Internet Browser Open a resource page. Clink on a link to view web site and activate audio files, image files, and video clips. Use the Back, Forward, and Home buttons to navigate on the web. Use keyword searches to find information on a given topic. Gather information from the websites found in search results. Evaluate the effectiveness of search strategies. 4B 5A, 8B 4B 4A 4A 5A, 6C 02/16/2010!! Page 3
Determine whether web sites provide useful and appropriate information. Use the web to tour virtual environments, remote locations, and/or explore online interactive lessons. Communicate with other learners or experts in the filed through tools such as email, interactive websites, and/or video conferencing. Recognize and identify sources of URL suffixes including, but not limited to,.org,.com,.edu,.gov,.net 6A, 6C 8B 8A, 8B, 8C 6C Use the Bookmark/Favorites feature to identify and save sites to an individual computer. Word Processing Right-Click/Control Click on audio/video clips to download to specific location to insert into a project. Create a new word processing document or open an existing document. 7C, 1C Type text. 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, Use shift key to make capital letters. Change Text font, size, style (bold, italicize, underline) and color. Single click mouse to insert I-beam cursor to insert, edit, or delete text in a document Use Alignment tools to format text (left, right, center, justify). Format text by using Bullets and Numbering. Use Draw tools (WordArt, Text Box, Paint Bucket, Lines, Arrows, and Auto Shapes). 2A, 2C, 2D,, 02/16/2010!! Page 4
Insert a picture, clip art, audio, or video files. 5A, 7C, 10A, iphoto Move and resize clipart and/or images. Use Spelling, Grammar, and Thesaurus features to edit documents. Understand AutoCorrect features for spelling and grammar (Red underline misspelling, green underline grammar error). Take pictures using the digital camera and upload them to a computer. Create various Photo Albums to organize photos. Edit the photos (rotate, crop, red eye, etc.) Utilize the click-drag feature to manipulate the order of pictures within iphoto. Import pictures into the iphoto program from a saved folder on the student server. 2A, 7A 12A, 5A 9A 7A, 7C 5A, 7C, 10A, Export pictures from iphoto into a folder. 5A, 7C, 10A, imovie Upload video from camera. 2A Use play, rewind, fast-forward and pause features to manipulate playback. Name and save movies in the appropriate format to a designated folder. Arrange clips in the correct order in the timeline. Add transitions and a title to the movie. Manipulate images by clicking and dragging to a new position within the product. Import audio, video, and still images. 7A,, 7C 7A,, 7C 7A 7A, 7C, 2A 02/16/2010!! Page 5
Presentation Software Insert audio into presentation. Add transitions and titles to movie. Create assessment such as a rubric and timeline to facilitate evaluation of movie and monitor progress. Insert Effects to enhance presentation. Remove unwanted individual clips. Use crop, clear and split video at playhead feature to edit selected clips. Present edited movie for the purpose of persuading, informing or entertaining audience and utilize class created rubric to evaluate group presentations. Export final product in the appropriate size and format to a designated location Create a new presentation or open an existing file. Insert multiple New Slides. 7A 7A,, 7C 12C 7A, 9B 7A, 8A,12C, 1 11A 1E, 7A,, 7C, 1 7A,, 7C Use slide templates to customize presentations., 7A,, 10A, Change backgrounds of slides. Add and remove Text Boxes. Change the font size, type, style (bold, italicize, underline), and color. Use Alignment tools to format text (left, right, center, justify). Format text by using Bullets and Numbering. Use the Spelling and Grammar and Thesaurus to edit documents, 7A,, 7C, 02/16/2010!! Page 6
Insert Pictures (digital camera, scanner, or other source). Access available toolbars (standard, formatting, drawing, etc.). Use Draw tools (WordArt, Text Box, Paint bucket, Lines and Arrows, and AutoShapes). Add and edit Slide Transitions and Custom Animations to enhance presentation. Change view to organize, change sequence, delete and edit slides. Insert audio (sound effect and/or recorded voice) into presentation. Insert video taken with the digital camera or video camera. Self-evaluate presentation to ensure the final product communicates the goals of the assignment or task 5A, 7C, 10A,, 7A, 9B 7C 7C 6C, 1, 12B Spreadsheet Create a new Spreadsheet document. 1C Select cells containing data and change the font and size. Enter data by selecting the cell and typing the data into the entry bar. Use return to enter data vertically and tab to enter data horizontally. Identify and locate cells, rows, and columns. Create charts/graphs as grade level and task appropriate to express ideas and solve problems. Format cells by changing column width and row height. 7A, 2B 1C, 10C 02/16/2010!! Page 7
Use the Spelling and Grammar feature to edit spreadsheets. Understand the correct placement of information in relation to the y and x axis. Use the auto sum formula to create a formula within the spreadsheet. Insert and delete columns and rows. Access available tools (standard, formatting, drawing, etc.) Format Cells to change Number, Alignment, Font, Border, Patterns. Insert headers and footers. 10C 1A, 10C, 7A,, Database Create a database with defined database fields. 1E, Enter data into the database fields to complete the record. Navigate from field to field within the database. Create a new record. Change the font, size, style (bold, italicize, underline), and color. Insert Pictures into the multimedia field. 5A, 7C, 10A, Desktop Publishing Find records that have been created. Sort records in database. Change view of records. Create a document (brochures, newsletter, etc.) using templates created from starting points. Edit needed pages and delete unnecessary ones. 7A,, 7C 10A,, 8A, 11A 12B 02/16/2010!! Page 8
Use the Delete key to delete text. Use the Spelling feature to edit documents. 2D,, Replace existing picture with another selection. 5A, 7C, 10A, Edit document and add own content. Change font, size, style (bold, italicize, underline), and color. Use Alignment tools to format text (left, right, center, justify). 11A Insert Pictures. 5A, 7C, 10A, Painting/ Drawing Move and resize clipart and/or images. Use the Spelling feature to edit documents. Open a new document or teacher-made template. Use tools to draw shapes, fill shapes. Change the size of objects. Add text for words or sentences. Use paint tools and background textures. Edit shapes or text. Use delete key to remove illustrations. Use the eraser tool to delete painted test or illustrations. Use Undo to undo the last action. 7A, Insert tables, graphs, and spreadsheets. 2D,, 10A, Proofread and correct errors in the text. 2D 02/16/2010!! Page 9
Graphic Organizer Create original voice recordings. Create a slide show. Preview a work-in-progress to evaluate for presentation. Print and share final product. Create a new diagram or open an existing diagram template. Add topics that expand or explain the main idea by selecting the Main Idea symbol, Use the Rapid Fire tool to insert text/ideas into a diagram. Change the font, size, style (bold, italicize, underline), and color. Resize text boxes and idea bubbles Compile notes and ideas into outlines. Insert symbols or pictures into diagram. Add new links to connect objects within a diagram. Navigate through the contents of various libraries to view symbols. Utilize position icon to navigate entire diagram. Use Spell Check to edit diagrams. View print preview option. Print to desired location Save document. Communication 5A 9B 11A, 2D 1C, 7A, 02/16/2010!! Page 10
Publish Display work on the computer screen, projector, television, or printer. Proofread products and make improvements. Use tools such as checklists, timelines, and rubrics to evaluate products and determine relevancy to task and specific lesson objectives. Choose appropriate fonts, colors, and graphics in order to ensure that products are readable when displayed on screen and/or printed. 11A 2D 12B, 12C 02/16/2010!! Page 11