Standard(s):
[TC2] (0-2) 2 : 2 ) Identify applications and operations of various technology systems.
Examples: applications—word processing, multimedia presentation software
- operations—opening, closing, and saving files
• Using accurate terminology related to technology
Example: "press," not "hit," keys
• Using input devices to enter letters, numbers, and symbols
• Using special functions of input devices
Example: keyboard shortcuts
• Labeling storage media
• Removing storage media safely
[TC2] (0-2) 3 : 3 ) Demonstrate correct posture and finger placement while using a technology system.
[TC2] (0-2) 8 : 8 ) Use digital environments to exchange ideas with individuals or groups.
Examples: other states, other countries
• Producing digital works collaboratively
Examples: developing shared writing projects, creating language experience
stories
[TC2] (3-5) 1 : 1 ) Use input and output devices of technology systems.
Examples: input—recording devices, keyboards, touchscreens
- output—printers
• Demonstrating ergonomics relative to technology systems
• Demonstrating correct keyboarding techniques
• Demonstrating safe removal of storage media
[TC2] (3-5) 2 : 2 ) Use various technology applications, including word processing and multimedia software.
• Using navigational features commonly found in technology applications
• Identifying digital file types
[TC2] (3-5) 8 : 8 ) Collect information from a variety of digital sources.
Examples: online libraries, multimedia dictionaries
• Using technology tools to organize information
• Demonstrating efficient Internet search strategies
Example: keyword search
• Evaluating electronic resources for reliability based on publication date, bias,
accuracy, and source credibility
[TC2] (3-5) 9 : 9 ) Use technology tools to organize, interpret, and display data.
Examples: spreadsheets, databases, electronic graphing tools
[TC2] (3-5) 12 : 12 ) Create a product using digital tools.
Examples: products—digital story, podcast, digital artwork
[TC2] (6-8) 7 : 7 ) Demonstrate correct keyboarding techniques.
[TC2] (6-8) 11 : 11 ) Use digital tools and strategies to locate, collect, organize, evaluate, and synthesize
information.
Examples: locating—Boolean searches, graphic organizers, spreadsheets, databases
- collecting—probeware, graphing calculators
- organizing—graphic organizers, spreadsheets
- evaluating—reviewing publication dates, determining credibility
- synthesizing—word processing software, concept-mapping software
[DLIT] (2) 20 : 14) Collect, create, and organize data in a digital chart or graph.
[DLIT] (4) 22 : 16) Gather and organize data to answer a question using a variety of computing and data visualization methods.
Examples: Sorting, totaling, averaging, charts, and graphs.
[DLIT] (5) 27 : 21) Manipulate data to answer a question using a variety of computing methods and tools to collect, organize, graph, analyze, and publish the resulting information.
