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Mastery Standards

• T2 Process Information/Ethical and Real World Use
  • T2.1 Extract information appropriately and record citations
    • T2.1.1 Download information
       
• T4 Access Information/Technological Skills
  • T4.4 Locate information using the Internet
    • T4.4.4 Use various web browsers
      • T4.4.4.2 Advanced features
  • T4.7 Locate information from application software (word processor, database, spreadsheet)
    • T4.7.3 Visually scan for headings and other information
       
• T5 Process Information/Technological Skills
  • T5.1 Use proper keyboarding with speed and accuracy relative to the task.
    • T5.1.4 Use spacebar, shift, enter, arrow keys, caps lock, escape, tab, delete and backspace.
    • T5.1.5 Use proofreading and editing skills including proofreaders' marks.
    • T5.1.6 Keyboard entire alphabet and punctuation by touch, using correct fingers & hands.
    • T5.1.7 Input alphabetical text at rate equivalent to current handwriting speed.
    • T5.1.8 Compose at keyboard using word wrap.
  • T5.3 Evaluate information from the Internet
    • T5.3.2 Scan for information within an Internet document
  • T5.4 Generalize from one operating system or software to another
    • T5.4.1 Recognize similarities and differences among OS commands and functions
    • T5.4.2 Recognize similarities and differences among various software applications
    • T5.4.3 Use helping aids such as tutorials, wizards, templates and manuals
  • T5.6 Enter and edit word processing information
    • T5.6.1 Use pull down menu items including but not limited to:
      • T5.6.1.3 Edit (Undo, Repeat, Cut, Copy, Paste, Paste Special, Clear, Select All, etc.)
      • T5.6.1.4 Insert (Break, Page numbers, Annotation, Date and Time, Field, etc.)
      • T5.6.1.5 Format (Font, Paragraph, Borders and Shading, Columns, Change Case, etc.)
      • T5.6.1.6 Tools (Spelling, Grammar, Thesaurus, Hyphenation, Language, etc.)
      • T5.6.1.7 Table (Insert Table, Delete Cells, Merge Cells, Split Cells, Select Row, etc.)
  • T5.7 Enter and edit spreadsheet information
    • T5.7.1 Use pull-down menu items including but not limited to:
      • T5.7.1.1 File (New, Open, Close, Save, Save As, Save All, Find File, Summary Info.)
      • T5.7.1.2 Edit (Undo, Repeat, Cut, Copy, Paste, Paste Special, Fill, Clear, Delete, etc.)
      • T5.7.1.3 View (Formula Bar, Status Bar, Toolbars, Full Screen, Zoom)
      • T5.7.1.4 Insert (Cells, Rows, Column, Worksheet, Chart, Macro, Function, Name, etc.)
      • T5.7.1.5 Format (Cells, Row, Column, Sheet, AutoFormat, Style, Placement)
  • T5.9 Use Electronic Mail Software
    • T5.9.1 Communicate using effective and correct grammar and spelling
    • T5.9.2 Send electronic mail
    • T5.9.3 Ability to open, reply, reply all, forward and attach messages
    • T5.9.4 Ability to setup and effectively use an address book
       
• T6 Use or Present Information/Technological Skills
  • T6.4 Use a Word Processor to present information.
    • T6.4.5 Write portfolio pieces

Developmental Standards

• T2 Process Information/Ethical and Real World Use
  • T2.1 Extract information appropriately and record citations
    • T2.1.2 Download software (beta, demo, freeware, shareware and public domain)
  • T2.2 Demonstrate understanding that what you do on a network affects other users
     
• T3 Use or Present Information/Ethical and Real World Use
  • T3.1 Use proper citations
  • T3.3 Demonstrate knowledge of the impact and use of technology in careers
    • T3.3.1 Demonstrate understanding of the types of technology used in various careers
    • T3.3.2 Demonstrate understanding of trends in technology developing future careers/jobs
  • T3.4 Demonstrate knowledge of the impact and use of technology in society and culture
    • T3.4.1 Demonstrate understanding of how technology has changed culture and society
    • T3.4.2 Demonstrate understanding of continuing changes in culture and society
       
• T4 Access Information/Technological Skills
  • T4.3 Use proper ergonomic guidelines
  • T4.4 Locate information using the Internet
    • T4.4.1 Determine when Internet search may be effective
    • T4.4.3 Use Boolean logic with various search engines/tools
      • T4.4.3.1 Keywords (broadening and narrowing)
      • T4.4.3.2 Index (broadening and narrowing)
    • T4.4.6 Use electronic mail to contact appropriate sources and receive information
  • T4.6 Locate resources for troubleshooting
    • T4.6.2 Use online help functions (help, tutorials, cue cards, etc.)
    • T4.6.3 Demonstrate understanding of manuals
  • T4.7 Locate information from application software (word processor, database, spreadsheet)
    • T4.7.4 Sort information in a word processor, spreadsheet and/or database
    • T4.7.6 Query
    • T4.7.7 Select files, fields and records in a database
  • T4.8 Locate information from other sources and devices
    • T4.8.1 Locate appropriate information media such as dvd, video, laser disc, etc.
    • T4.8.2 Use graphing calculators
       
• T5 Process Information/Technological Skills
  • T5.3 Evaluate information from the Internet
    • T5.3.3 Distinguish between fact and opinion
    • T5.3.4 Evaluate web site results from a search
  • T5.5 Use problems solving techniques to troubleshoot technical problems
    • T5.5.3 Record and communicate information regarding problem
    • T5.5.4 Analyze situation to determine problem, eval., resources and then apply steps.
  • T5.6 Enter and edit word processing information
    • T5.6.2 Create and edit various types of documents (e.g., portfolio piece, technical writing)
  • T5.7 Enter and edit spreadsheet information
    • T5.7.1 Use pull-down menu items including but not limited to:
      • T5.7.1.8 Window (New Windows, Arrange, Hide, Split, Freeze Pane)
      • T5.7.2 Enter, manipulate and create visual representation of data.
      • T5.7.2.2 Create graphs and charts
  • T5.8 Enter and edit database information
    • T5.8.1 Use features including but not limited to:
      • T5.8.1.1 Tables
      • T5.8.1.2 Use queries to manipulate data and answer questions
      • T5.8.1.3 Forms
      • T5.8.1.4 Report
  • T5.10 Use other electronic devices to process information
    • T5.10.1 Manipulate data using a graphing calculator
       
• T6 Use or Present Information/Technological Skills
  • T6.1 Select appropriate software for a task.
    • T6.1.1 Define an end product
    • T6.1.2 Develop a plan for the project
    • T6.1.3 Select software with appropriate capabilities for the project
  • 6.2 Publish information on the Internet.
  • T6.3 Integrate two or more programs
  • T6.4 Use a Word Processor to present information.
    • T6.4.1 Use wizards to present written communication
    • T6.4.2 Design various uses for word processing: business plan, report, outline, summaries.
    • T6.4.3 Properly use tab, formatting, titles and subtitles, spacing and page layout
    • T6.4.4 Write documents to help with oral presentations (e.g., notes, handouts, multimedia)
  • T6.6 Use digital imaging and audio
    • T6.6.1 Use digital media for image input and output (camera, scanner, OCR, videodisc)
    • T6.6.2 Use video conferencing (e.g. CU-SeeMe)

Introductory Standards

• T3 Use or Present Information/Ethical and Real World Use
  • T3.3 Demonstrate knowledge of the impact and use of technology in careers
    • T3.3.2 Demonstrate understanding of trends in technology developing future careers/jobs
       
• T4 Access Information/Technological Skills
  • T4.6 Locate resources for troubleshooting
    • T4.6.4 Locate and use web sites for additional assistance to resolve problems