Fourth Grade Technology Standards

Mastery Standards

T4 Access Information/Technological Skills
T4.3 Use proper ergonomic guidelines
T4.4.2 Access and navigate web sites
T4.4.2.1 URL's
T4.4.2.2 Bookmarks
T4.4.2.3 Hyperlinks
T4.4.4 Use various web browsers
T4.4.4.1 To navigate the World Wide Web
T4.5 Navigate within an operating system or software
T4.5.1 Identify and use pointers such as arrow, hand or I-beam
T4.5.2 Use mouse (double-click, right click drag, etc.)
T4.5.3 Open, close and use application
T4.5.4 Identify and use title, menu, toolbars
T4.5.5 Logon and off the network
T4.7 Locate information from application software (word processor, database, spreadsheet)
T4.7.2 Specify spreadsheet coordinates (columns, rows)
T6 Use or Present Information/Technological Skills
T6.4 Use a Word Processor to present information.
T6.4.5 Write portfolio pieces

Developmental Standards

T1 Access Information/Ethical and Real World Use
T1.1 Demonstrate ethical use of electronic resources
T1.1.2 Determine best resource for gaining information (electronic, print, personal, etc.)
T3 Use/Present Information/Ethical and Real World Use
T3.1 Use proper citations
T3.2 Communicate responsibly and respectfully
T3.2.1 Use appropriate electronic etiquette (lower case, emoticons, etc.)
T3.2.2 Use correct grammar, mechanics and spelling
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
T4 Access Information/Technological Skills
T4.1 Identify basic components of a computer and peripheral devices and how the function
T4.2 Demonstrate appropriate basic care of computers and other technology
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)
T4.4.4 Use various web browsers
T4.4.4.2 Advanced features
T4.4.5 Locate and use video and audio information
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.)
T4.7 Locate information from application software (word processor, database, spreadsheet)
T4.7.1 Use links and buttons
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.
T5.1.1 Use proper ergonomic: furniture, monitor height, keyboard position, mouse.
T5.1.2 Understand proper body position, posture, wrist/elbow placement.
T5.1.4 Use spacebar, shift, enter, arrow keys, caps lock, escape, tab, delete, 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 and hands.
T5.1.7 Input alphabetical text at rate equivalent to current handwriting speed.
T5.1.8 Compose at keyboard using word wrap.
T5.2 Evaluate information using electronic references
T5.2.1 Use keywords
T5.2.2 Use Boolean logic
T5.2.3 Scan for relevant information
T5.2.4 Use appropriate bibliographic citations for electronic resources
T5.3 Evaluate information from the Internet
T5.3.1 Determine what information/products are copyright protected
T5.3.2 Scan for information within an Internet document
T5.3.3 Distinguish between fact and opinion
T5.3.4 Evaluate web site results from a search
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
T5.5 Use problems solving techniques to troubleshoot technical problems
T5.5.1 Be a risk taker (Use edit and undo)
T5.5.2 Read and follow posted instructions
T5.6 Enter and edit word processing information
T5.6.1 Use pull down menu items including but not limited to:
T5.6.1.1 File (New, Open, Close, Save, Save As, Save All, etc.)
T5.6.1.2 View (Normal Outline, Page Layout, etc.)
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.)
T5.6.2 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:
T5.7.1.1 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)
T5.7.1.6 Tools (Spelling, Auditing, Goal Seeking, Scenarios, Solver, Protection, etc.)
T5.7.1.7 Data (Sort, Filter, Form, Subtotals, Table, Text Column, Consolidate, etc.)
T5.7.1.8 Window (New Windows, Arrange, Hide, Split, Freeze Pane)
T5.7.2 Enter, manipulate and create visual representation of data.
T5.7.2.1 Copy graphs/charts into various applications (Word, Powerpoint, etc.)
T5.7.2.2 Create graphs and charts
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
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
T6.2 Publish information on the Internet.
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)
T6.5 Create a presentation or product using application software.
T6.5.1 Choose appropriate information for purpose and audience
T6.5.2 Create signs, banners and cards
T6.6 Use digital imaging and audio
T6.6.1 Determine appropriate use for presentation
T6.6.2 Use digital media for image input and output (camera, scanner, OCR, videodisc)
T6.7 Troubleshoot basic technical problems
T6.7.1 Demonstrate understanding of computer terminology

Introductory Standards

T2 Process Information/Ethical and Real World Use
T2.1 Process information in an ethical manner in real world situations
T2.1.1 Download information
T2.2 Demonstrate understanding that what you do on a network affects other users
T3 Use/Present Information/Ethical and Real World Use
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
T4.6 Locate resources for troubleshooting
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
T4.7.5 Use the Find function for locating documents
T4.8 Locate information from other sources and devices
T4.8.1 Locate appropriate information media such as dvd, video, laser disc, etc.
T5 Process Information/Technological Skills
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
T5.6.1 Use pull down menu items including but not limited to:
T5.6.1.7 Table (Insert Table, Delete Cells, Merge Cells, Split Cells, Select Row, etc.)
T5.9 Use Electronic Mail Software
T5.9.4 Ability to setup and effectively use an address book
T6 Use or Present Information/Technological Skills
T6.3 Integrate two or more programs
T6.7 Troubleshoot basic technical problems
T6.7.2 Connect peripheral devices (projectors, scan converters, printers)

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