Computer Technology Skills — Grade 2
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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 visually represent uses of digital technology in the community (e.g., bar code scanners, handhelds, mobile phones, optical storage devices, GPSs). Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.02
Demonstrate correct use of common technology terms (e.g., hardware, software, CD, hard drive). Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.03
Identify and discuss appropriate and safe behaviors online. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.04
Recognize individual's rights of ownership of created works. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.05
Identify and discuss print and electronic databases (e.g., phone book, automated circulation system, CD-ROM encyclopedias) as a way to collect, organize, and display data. Strand - Database
Objective 1.06
Identify and discuss terms/concepts (sort, search/filter, keyword) using electronic databases (e.g., automated circulation system, electronic encyclopedias). Strand - Database
Objective 1.07
Identify spreadsheets as a tool to organize, calculate, and graph data to make predictions. Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 1.08
Identify and discuss spreadsheet terms/concepts (e.g., sort, classify, line graphs). Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 1.09
Recognize an individual's rights of ownership to computer-generated work. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 1.10
Identify and use multimedia terms/concepts (e.g., storyboard, linear/sequential,audio/video clips, images). Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 1.11
Identify and discuss issues (e.g., personal information, images, appropriateness and accuracy of information) to consider in selection and use of materials for multimedia projects. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 1.12
Identify terms/concepts (e.g., online, browser, navigation, resources, web address, webpage, weblinks). Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Objective 1.13
Identify responsible and safe online behavior and discuss why it isimportant. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Objective 1.14
Identify online resources as the work of individuals/groups/companies and discuss why citing resources is necessary. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Objective 1.15
Identify and discuss telecommunications/Internet as a tool forcommunication and collaboration 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
Recognize, discuss and use the features/functions of computing devices (e.g., creating, retrieving, saving, printing data). Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 2.02
Use prepared electronic database (e.g., automated circulation, CD-ROM encyclopedias, NC Wise OWL) as a class/group activity to conduct keyword search/filters to meet information needs. Strand - Database
Objective 2.03
Enter/edit data in a prepared spreadsheet as a class/group and observe the changes that occur to make predictions. Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 2.04
Use spreadsheet software in content areas to enter, display, and identify sources of data as a class. Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 2.05
Recognize, discuss, and use word processing as a tool to enter/edit, print, and save assignments. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 2.06
Use and discuss basic word processing terms/concepts (e.g., desktop, menu/tool bar, document, text). Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 2.07
Identify and use correct finger placement for home row keys. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 2.08
Identify and use menu/tool bar features/functions in word processing documents. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 2.09
Identify and use multimedia tools to combine text and graphics as a class/group assignment. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 2.10
Identify, discuss, and cite resources for a class/group multimedia project. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 2.11
Modify/edit an existing linear/sequential multimedia story to include student narration as a class/group activity. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 2.12
Use teacher-selected Internet resources to locate, discuss, and compare information about your local community as a class/group. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
