Computer Technology Skills — Grade 1

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Goal 1

The learner will understand important issues of a technology-based society and will exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computer and other technologies.

Objective 1.01

Identify, discuss, and represent visually uses of technology (e.g., computers, cell phones, digital cameras) at school and home. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues

Objective 1.02

Identify and discuss physical components of a computing device (e.g., CPU, monitor, keyboard, disk drive, printer, mouse). Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues

Objective 1.03

Recognize and discuss safe and responsible use and care of technology resources ((AUP/IUP). Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues

Objective 1.04

Discuss ownership of computer-created work. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues

Objective 1.05

Identify graphing as a tool for organizing information. Strand - Spreadsheet

Objective 1.06

Identify and discuss graphing software terms/concepts (e.g., graph, patterns, display). Strand - Spreadsheet

Objective 1.07

Recognize the rights of ownership of computer-created work of others. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing

Objective 1.08

Recognize the characteristics of multimedia (e.g., text, audio, images, video). Strand - Multimedia/Presentation

Objective 1.09

Identify and discuss multimedia terms/concepts ( e.g., slide/card, link/button, text box, navigate, transition) as a class/group activity. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation

Objective 1.10

Recognize and discuss responsible use of multimedia resources. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation

Objective 1.11

Recognize, discuss, and cite various types of resources as a class. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation

Objective 1.12

Identify and discuss terms/concepts (e.g., bookmarks/favorites, information). Strand - Telecommunications/Internet

Objective 1.13

Identify and discuss ownership of creative work online of individuals/groups/companies and the importance of citing sources as a class. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet

Goal 2

The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.

Objective 2.01

Use common computing devices and resources in class activities. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues

Objective 2.02

Observe, discuss, and use software to enter, calculate, display data, and interpret results as a class/group. Strand - Spreadsheet

Objective 2.03

Identify, discuss, and use word processing as a tool to enter numbers, words, and phrases. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing

Objective 2.04

Identify and use basic word processing terms (e.g., file, open, close, menu bar, save, print). Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing

Objective 2.05

Locate and use letters, numbers, and special keys (e.g., arrow keys, space bar, insert Enter/Return, Backspace, Delete) on the keyboard. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing

Objective 2.06

Identify, discuss, and use menu/tool bar functions in word processing applications. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing

Objective 2.07

Use multimedia software to illustrate words/phrases/concepts. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation

Objective 2.08

Explore Internet resources and information using teacher-created bookmarks/favorites and discuss the variety and types of information found as a class activity. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet

Objective 2.09

Use teacher-selected Internet resources/information to identify, discuss, and chart elements that make an online resource useful, appropriate, and safe as a class. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet