STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY

COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY SKILLS :: GRADE 6

GRADE 6

Focus Areas

Responsible and safe use of online resources
Using Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines
Refining application skills
Using formulas in a spreadsheet
Using search strategy with two or more criteria in a database
Increasing productivity and accuracy in keyboarding
Using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and multimedia for assignments in all subject areas
Locating and retrieving information using telecommunications
Evaluating resources and information for accuracy and usefulness
Selecting and using a variety of technology tools

Strands: 1= Societal/Ethical Issues; 2 = Database; 3 = Spreadsheet; 4= Keyboard Utilization/Word Processing/Desk Top Publishing; 5 = Multimedia/Presentation; 6 = Telecommunications/Internet; number in parentheses after each objective below indicates the strand under which it falls.

Competency 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.
Objectives: 1.01 Recognize, discuss, and visually represent knowledge of changes in information technologies and the impact changes have on schools, workplaces and society. (1) 1.02 Recognize and discuss how Copyright Laws protect ownership of intellectual property and discuss consequences of misuse. (1) 1.03 Identify and discuss minor hardware and software issues/problems as a class/group. (1) 1.04 Identify and discuss technology skills needed in the workplace and how they impact school students today as a class/group.(1) 1.05 Recognize and discuss how and why databases are used to collect, organize, and analyze information in a variety of settings. (2) 1.06 Identify and use database terms/concepts (e.g., reports, layout, format) to describe and explain findings. (2) 1.07 Cite sources of information used in content area databases. (2) 1.08 Recognize and discuss use of spreadsheets to calculate, graph, and present data in a variety of settings (e.g., schools, government, business, industry, mathematics, science). (3) 1.09 Identify, discuss and use WP/DTP terms/concepts (e.g., minimize document, resize document, toggle between two open documents on the desktop). (4) 1.10 Demonstrate appropriate use of copyrighted materials in word processing documents used for content projects/assignments. (4) 1.11 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. (5) 1.12 Recognize, discuss, and model correctly formatted citations for copyrighted materials and adhere to Fair Use Guidelines. (5) 1.13 Identify and discuss terms/concepts associated with safe, effective, and efficient use of the telecommunications/Internet (e.g., password, firewalls, Spam, security, Fair Use, AUP/IUP's). (6) 1.14 Demonstrate knowledge of responsible, safe, and ethical use of networked digital information (e.g., Internet, mobile phone, wireless, LANs). (1) 1.15 Demonstrate knowledge of Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines by explaining selection and use of Internet resources in content projects/assignments. (6)
Competency Goal 2: The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.
Objectives: 2.01 Recognize, discuss, and use multi-tasking concepts (e.g., windows, toggle between two windows on the desktop, copy and paste data between two windows on the desktop). (1) 2.02 Investigate, discuss, and explain why computers, networks, and information must be protected from viruses, vandalism and intrusion, both malicious and mischievous (AUP/IUP). (1) 2.03 Use spreadsheet terms/concepts and functions to calculate, represent, and explain content area findings. (3) 2.04 Use proper keyboarding techniques to improve accuracy, speed and general efficiency in computer operation. (4) 2.05 Use WP/DTP menu/tool bar features to publish for a specific audience and purpose. (4) 2.06 Demonstrate knowledge of the advantages/disadvantages of using multimedia to develop, publish, and present information to a variety of audiences. (5) 2.07 Identify, discuss, and use multimedia terms/concepts (e.g., multimedia authoring, web tools) to develop content projects as a class/group. (5) 2.08 Use menu/tool bar features to edit/modify/revise multimedia projects to present content information for a different audience and purpose. (5) 2.09 Select and justify the use of appropriate online collaborative tools (e.g., surveys, email, discussion forums, webpages) to develop content area presentations for the intended audience and purpose. (6)
Competency Goal 3: The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.
Objectives: 3.01 Select and use responsibly a variety of computing devices (e.g., probeware, handhelds, digital cameras, scanners) to collect, analyze and present content area information. (1) 3.02 Plan and develop database reports to organize, explain, and display findings in content areas as class/group. (2) 3.03 Develop and use search strategies with two or more criteria to solve problems and make decisions in content areas. (2) 3.04 Use database sort and search/filter strategies to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate findings in content areas and cite sources. (2) 3.05 Enter/edit data and use spreadsheet features and functions to project outcomes and test simple "what if…" statements in content assignments. (3) 3.06 Select and use chart/graph functions to analyze and display findings in content projects, citing data sources. (3) 3.07 Modify/create spreadsheets to calculate and graph data to incorporate into content area projects (e.g., word processing, multimedia, webpages). (3) 3.08 Modify/create and use spreadsheets to solve problems, make decisions, support, and display findings in content areas projects. (3) 3.09 Demonstrate knowledge of the advantages/disadvantages of using word processing to develop, publish, and present information to a variety of audiences. (4) 3.10 Select and use WP/DTP features/functions to design, format, and publish assignments/products. (4) 3.11 Use rubrics to evaluate multimedia presentations for elements (e.g., content, organization, accuracy, design, purpose). (5) 3.12 Plan, collect, evaluate, interpret, and use information from a variety of resources to develop assignments about the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, and Former Soviet Republics. (6) 3.13 Use evaluation tools to select Internet resources and information for content and usefulness in content area assignments. (6)

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