Computer Technology Skills — Grade 8
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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
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
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
Objective 1.03
Model ethical behavior relating to security, privacy, passwords, and personal information, and recognize possible consequences of misuse. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
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
Objective 1.05
Investigate computer/technology-related careers/occupations in North Carolina, past, present, and future. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 1.06
Demonstrate knowledge of and explain how databases are used in an information-intensive society. Strand - Databases
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
Objective 1.08
Cite sources of information used in content area databases. Strand - Database
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
Objective 1.10
Use spreadsheet and graphing terms/concepts to present and explain content area assignments. Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 1.11
Cite sources of information used in content area spreadsheets. Strand - Spreadsheet
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
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
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
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
Objective 1.16
Use multimedia terms/concepts correctly to describe and explain projects/products. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
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
Objective 1.18
Recognize, discuss, and model correctly formatted citations for copyrighted materials and adhere to Fair Use Guidelines. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 1.19
Use appropriate terms/concepts to describe telecommunications tools and resources used to develop and complete assignments. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
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
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
Goal 2
The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.
Objective 2.01
Recognize and describe strategies for identifying, solving, and preventing minor hardware and software problems. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 2.02
Modify/create and use databases to organize, report, and display data. Strand - Database
Objective 2.03
Select and use spreadsheet formulas and functions to solve problems in content areas. Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 2.04
Use spreadsheet features/functions to calculate and present findings for content area assignments. Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 2.05
Use proper keyboarding techniques to improve accuracy, speed, and general efficiency in computer operation. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 2.06
Select and justify use of appropriate collaborative tools to survey, collect, share, and communicate information in content areas. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Goal 3
Select and use a variety of technology tools to collect, analyze, and present information. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 3.01
Select and use a variety of technology tools to collect, analyze, and present information. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues
Objective 3.02
Select and use appropriate database features and functions to collect and organize information to solve problem in content areas and explain strategies used. Strand - Database
Objective 3.03
Modify/create and use databases to analyze, interpret, and evaluate data and report findings. Strand - Database
Objective 3.04
Create/modify spreadsheets to analyze and interpret information, test simple "what if..." statements, solve problems, and make decisions in content areas. Strand - Spreadsheet
Objective 3.05
Select and use WP/DTP features/functions to develop, edit/revise, and publish documents/assignments. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 3.06
Develop and use rubrics to evaluate the quality of published documents/projects for content, design, and appropriate use of resources. Strand - Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing
Objective 3.07
Plan, design, and develop a multimedia product using data (e.g., graphs, charts, database reports) to present content information. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 3.08
Create/modify and use rubrics to evaluate multimedia presentations for content, design, appropriateness for target audience, and effective and ethical use of resources. Strand - Multimedia/Presentation
Objective 3.09
Plan, select, evaluate, interpret and use a variety of digital resources to develop assignments/projects about North Carolina History. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
Objective 3.10
Use evaluation tools to select Internet resources and information for content and usefulness in content area assignments. Strand - Telecommunications/Internet
