Curriculum » NC Standard Course of Study & aligned resources
Computer Technology Skills — Grade 8
Goal 1
- Objective 1.01
- Demonstrate, discuss, and visually represent knowledge of changes in information technologies and the effect those changes have on North Carolina and society. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
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- Objective 1.02
- Use technology terms/concepts to describe and explain strategies used to collect, organize, and present findings for assignments/projects. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
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- Objective 1.03
- Model ethical behavior relating to security, privacy, passwords, and personal information, and recognize possible consequences of misuse. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
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- Objective 1.04
- Recognize and discuss how Copyright Laws protect ownership of intellectual property and identify and discuss consequences of misuse. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
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- Objective 1.05
- Investigate computer/technology-related careers/occupations in North Carolina, past, present, and future. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
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- Objective 1.06
- Demonstrate knowledge of and explain how databases are used in an information-intensive society. Strand - Databases
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- Objective 1.07
- Use knowledge of database terms/concepts, functions, and operations to explain strategies used to organize, analyze, and report information in content area assignments. Strand - Database
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- Objective 1.08
- Cite sources of information used in content area databases. Strand - Database
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- Objective 1.09
- Recognize, discuss, and investigate how spreadsheets are used in a variety of settings (e.g., schools, government, business, industry, transportation, communications). Strand - Spreadsheet
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- Objective 1.10
- Use spreadsheet and graphing terms/concepts to present and explain content area assignments. Strand - Spreadsheet
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- Objective 1.11
- Cite sources of information used in content area spreadsheets. Strand - Spreadsheet
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- Objective 1.12
- Demonstrate knowledge of the advantages/disadvantages of using word processing to develop, publish, and present information to a variety of audiences. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
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- Objective 1.13
- Review and use WP/DTP terms/concepts to describe and explain how assignments/projects were created. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
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- Objective 1.14
- Demonstrate appropriate use of copyrighted materials in word processing documents used for content projects/assignments. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
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- Objective 1.15
- Demonstrate knowledge of multimedia tools/concepts used by media (e.g., games, video, radio/TV broadcasts, websites) to entertain, sell and influence ideas and opinions. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
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- Objective 1.16
- Use multimedia terms/concepts correctly to describe and explain projects/products. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
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- Objective 1.17
- Recognize, discuss, and establish ethical guidelines for use of personal and copyrighted media (e.g., images, music, video, content, language) in multimedia projects and presentations as a class/group. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
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- Objective 1.18
- Recognize, discuss, and model correctly formatted citations for copyrighted materials and adhere to Fair Use Guidelines. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
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- Objective 1.19
- Use appropriate terms/concepts to describe telecommunications tools and resources used to develop and complete assignments. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
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- Objective 1.20
- Demonstrate knowledge of responsible, safe, and ethical use of networked digital information (e.g., Internet, mobile phone, wireless, LANs). Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
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- Objective 1.21
- Demonstrate knowledge of Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines by explaining selection and use of Internet resources in content projects/assignments. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
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