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 Networking Connect and disconnect from server. Basic Operations 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. Understand the difference between quitting and closing a program. Access all available programs., 02/16/2010!! Page 1
Keyboarding 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.). 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. Delete files or documents from the hard drive or desktop. Use the Print Preview feature available in most programs to view files for proper format prior to printing Use correct posture when keyboarding and demonstrate mastery of proper keyboarding technique. Demonstrate correct use of the space bar and Return/Enter key. Use specialized computer keys such as Shift, Esc, and Ctrl. 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. 2A, 7C 2A, 2A, 9B 2A,2B 2A, 2B, 2C 2A, 2B, 2C 2A, 2B 2C, 2D 2D 02/16/2010!! Page 2
Students will keyboard 10 words per minute with 90% accuracy by the end of the fifth grade. 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D,, 2F Information Acquisition, Solving Problems & Communications Internet Browser Word Processing 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. Evaluate the effectiveness of search strategies. 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. Create a new word processing document or open an existing document. 4B 5A, 8B 4B 4A 5A, 6C 6A, 6C 8B 8A, 8B, 8C, 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 2A, 2C, 2D, 02/16/2010!! Page 3
Use Alignment tools to format text (left, right, center, justify). Insert a picture, clip art, audio, or video files. 5A, 7C, 10A, iphoto Move and resize clipart and/or images. 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.) 2A, 7A 12A, 5A 9A imovie Upload video from camera. 2A Use play, rewind, fast-forward and pause features to manipulate playback. Presentation Software 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. Create a new presentation or open an existing file. Insert multiple New Slides. Change backgrounds of slides. Add Text. Change the font size, type, style (bold, italicize, Use Alignment tools to format text (left, right, center, justify). Format text by using Bullets and Numbering. Add Transitions between slides. 7A,, 7C 7A,, 7C, 7A,, 7C, 1 7A,, 7C, 7A,, 7C 7A 02/16/2010!! Page 4
Change view to organize, change sequence, delete and edit slides. 9B Spreadsheet Create a new Spreadsheet document. 1C Database 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. 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, 7A, 2B 1C, 10C Insert Pictures into the multimedia field. 5A, 7C, 10A, Desktop Publishing Create a document (brochures, newsletter, etc.) using templates created from starting points. Use the Delete key to delete text. Edit document and add own content. Change font, size, style (bold, italicize, Use Alignment tools to format text (left, right, center, justify). 10A,, 8A, 11A 2D,, 11A 02/16/2010!! Page 5
Insert Pictures. 5A, 7C, 10A, Painting/ Drawing Graphic Organizer Move and resize clipart and/or images. 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. Proofread and correct errors in the text. 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, 7A, 2D 9B 11A, 2D 1C, 7A, 02/16/2010!! Page 6
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. Use Spell Check to edit diagrams. Save document. Publish Communication 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 7