Computer Technology Skills — Grade 5
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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
Recognize, discuss, and visually represent changes in information technologies and the impact changes have in schools, workplace, and society in the United States. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.02
Recognize, discuss, and use terms/concepts related to the protection of computers, networks and information (e.g., virus protection, network security, passwords, firewalls, privacy laws). Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.03
Recognize, discuss and use appropriate behavior related to computers, networks, digital information (e.g., security, privacy, passwords, personal information), and identify possible consequences of unethical behavior. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.04
Recognize and discuss how Copyright Laws protect ownership of intellectual property and discuss consequences of misuse. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.05
Recognize and discuss methods used to protect computers, networks, and information from viruses, vandalism and intrusion. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.06
Identify and discuss appropriate technology tools (virus software) to protect computers, networks, and information from vandalism and intrusion. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.07
Explore and discuss occupations/careers that use computers/technology as a class/group. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.08
Recognize and discuss how and why databases are used in society. Strand - Database
Objective 1.09
Recognize, discuss, and explore how spreadsheets are used to calculate, graph, and represent data in a variety of settings (e.g., schools, government, business, industry, mathematics, science). Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 1.10
Recognize and explain the advantages and disadvantages of using word processing to create content area projects/products. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 1.11
Demonstrate appropriate use of copyrighted materials in word processing documents used for content projects/assignments. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 1.12
Recognize and explain the advantages and disadvantages of using multimedia to develop content area projects/products. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 1.13
Identify and discuss multimedia terms/concepts (e.g., menu, branching, navigation, multimedia, design). Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 1.14
Demonstrate knowledge of Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines by explaining selection and use of resources in content projects/assignments. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 1.15
Recognize, discuss, and use online terms/concepts (e.g., search strategies, citing resources, filters, AUP/IUP). Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Goal 2
The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.
Objective 2.01
Use knowledge of database terms/concepts and functions to find information in prepared content area databases and describe strategies used. Strand - Database
Objective 2.02
Cite sources of information from content area databases used in assignments. Strand - Database
Objective 2.03
Create/modify simple content area databases to enter/edit, collect, organize, and display content data for class/group assignment/project, citing resources. Strand - Database
Objective 2.04
Use spreadsheet terms/concepts and functions (e.g., median, range, mode) to calculate, represent, and explain content area assignments. Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 2.05
Modify/create and use spreadsheets to solve problems by performing calculations using simple formulas and functions (e.g., +, -, *, /, average). Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 2.06
Create/modify simple content area spreadsheets to enter/edit, calculate, organize, and display content data for class/group assignment/project, citing resources. Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 2.07
Identify, discuss and use WP/DTP menu/tool bar terms/concepts (e.g., import, portrait, landscape, copy and paste between two documents) to describe assignments/projects. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 2.08
Use proper keyboarding techniques to improve accuracy, speed, and general efficiency in computer operation. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 2.09
Demonstrate knowledge of WP/DTP tools to develop documents, which include data imported from a spreadsheet/database as a class/group. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 2.10
Select and use WP/DTP menu/tool bar features to edit/revise and change existing documents/projects/assignments. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 2.11
Use menus and branching to modify/create non-linear projects/products in content areas. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 2.12
Use student-generated rubrics to evaluate multimedia presentations for elements (e.g., organization, content, design, presentation, citation). Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 2.13
Plan, discuss, and use search strategies with two or more criteria to find information for assignments/projects/products about the Western Hemisphere. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Objective 2.14
Model and explain the importance of ethical, responsible, and safe behavior when using networked digital information (e.g., Internet, mobile phone, wireless, LANs). Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Objective 2.15
Select, discuss and evaluate digital resources and information for content, accuracy, usefulness and cite sources. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Objective 2.16
Recognize, discuss, and/or use email/videoconferencing/webconferencing as a means of interactive communications. 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 search strategies with two or more criteria in prepared databases to locate, organize, and present information for content area assignments. Strand - Database
Objective 3.02
Use content area databases to analyze, evaluate, organize, and compare information for assignments. Strand - Database
Objective 3.03
Modify/edit databases to organize, analyze, interpret data, and create reports (e.g., documents, multimedia project, webpages). Strand - Database.
Objective 3.04
Cite sources of copyrighted data used in spreadsheets to analyze, interpret, and display findings in content areas. Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 3.05
Enter/edit data into a spreadsheet to test simple “what if...” statements to solve problems and make decisions in content area. Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 3.06
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
Objective 3.07
Use evaluation tools to select Internet resources and information for content and usefulness in content area assignments. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
