Computer Technology Skills — Grade 4
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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 ways technology has changed the lives of people in North Carolina. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.02
Recognize, discuss, and use network terms/concepts (e.g., stand alone, network, file server, LANs, network resources). Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.03
Recognize, discuss, and use responsible, ethical, and safe behaviors when using technology resources (AUP/IUP). Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.04
Recognize that Copyright Laws protect creative work of individuals/groups/companies by citing sources. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.05
Identify and discuss the benefits of non-networked and networked computers. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.06
Explore and discuss occupations/careers that use computers/technology tools in North Carolina. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.07
Identify, discuss, and visually represent how and why databases are used in North Carolina (e.g., schools, government, business, and science) to collect and organize information. Strand - Database
Objective 1.08
Identify and discuss how spreadsheets are used to calculate and graph data in a variety of settings (e.g., schools, government, business, industry). Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 1.09
Recognize and discuss the importance of citing sources of copyrighted materials in documents. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 1.10
Use published documents (e.g., letter, memo, newspaper) to identify and discuss document design and layout as a class. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 1.11
Identify and discuss the use of multimedia tools to report content areainformation. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 1.12
Recognize, discuss, and use multimedia terms/concepts (e.g., navigation buttons, transitions, links/hyperlinks, animation). Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 1.13
Recognize, discuss, and use Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines in multimedia projects by explaining selection and use of resources as a class. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 1.14
Recognize and discuss telecommunications terms/concepts (e.g., browser, keyword, URL, hypertext, www). Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Objective 1.15
Recognize, discuss, and model responsible and safe behavior usingonline resources as a class/group/individual. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Goal 2
The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.
Objective 2.01
Sort and search/filter a prepared content area database for information and use correct terms/concepts to explain strategies used as a class activity. Strand - Database
Objective 2.02
Plan and use two criteria to search/filter prepared databases to locate and organize information for content assignments. Strand - Database
Objective 2.03
Identify, discuss, and use the spreadsheet terms/concepts (e.g., cell, column, row, values, labels, graph, formula). Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 2.04
Enter/edit data in prepared spreadsheets to perform calculations using simple formulas (+, -. *, /) and observe the changes that occur. Spread - Spreadsheet
Objective 2.05
Use spreadsheets and graphs to organize, calculate, and display data in content areas. Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 2.06
Identify, discuss, and use terms/concepts of menu/tool bar (e.g., print preview, WYSIWIG, page setup, Spell Check, thesaurus) in word processing documents as a class. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 2.07
Recognize, discuss, and use proper keyboarding techniques. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 2.08
Use menu/tool bar features (e.g., print preview, Spell Check, thesaurus) to edit and make corrections to documents as a class/group activity. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 2.09
Recognize and discuss guidelines for media (e.g., personal information, images, content, language) to consider in developing multimedia projects as a class/group. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 2.10
Storyboard and modify multimedia projects with menus, branching and/or multiple outcomes for content areas, citing sources as a group activity. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 2.11
Recognize, discuss, and use rubrics to evaluate elements (e.g., content, organization, appropriateness of materials, citations) of multimedia projects/products. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 2.12
Plan, discuss, and use search strategies with two or more criteria to find information online about North Carolina as a class/group. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Objective 2.13
Identify, discuss, and use online collaborative tools (e.g., email, surveys, videoconferencing) to collect data for content area assignments/projects. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Goal 3
The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.
Objective 3.01
Select and use technology tools (e.g., probeware, digital camera, scanners) to collect, analyze, and display information for content assignments. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 3.02
Use databases to analyze and evaluate information in content areas and cite sources. Strand - Database
Objective 3.03
Discuss, plan, and develop simple databases in content area to enter/edit, collect, organize, and display content data as a class. Strand - Database
Objective 3.04
Enter data into prepared spreadsheets and select graph to best represent data and cite sources of data. Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 3.05
Use spreadsheet data and graphs to make predictions, solve problems, and make decisions in content areas as a class/group. Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 3.06
Use word processing as a tool for writing, editing, and publishing paragraphs, stories, and assignments. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 3.07
Locate, select, organize, and present content area information from the Internet for a specific purpose and audience, citing sources. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Objective 3.08
Use a rubric as a guide to select, evaluate digital resources and information for content and usefulness in content area assignments as a class. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
