Sixth Grade Technology Standards
Mastery Standards
| T1 Access Information/Ethical and Real World Use |
|---|
 T1.1 Demonstrate ethical use of
electronic resources |
| T1.1.1
Demonstrate understanding of the privileges and consequences of AUP |
| T5 Process Information/Technological Skills |
| 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 |
| T5.7 Enter and edit spreadsheet
information |
| T5.7.2 Enter, manipulate and create visual representation of data. |
| T5.7.2.1
Copy graphs/charts into various applications (Word, Powerpoint, etc.) |
 T6.7 Troubleshoot basic
technical problems |
| T6.7.2 Connect peripheral devices (projectors, scan converters,
printers) |
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.) |
| 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 |
| T3.1 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 |
| 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) |
| T4.4.4 Use various web browsers |
| T4.4.4.2
Advanced features |
| 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) |
| T4.7.3
Visually scan for headings and other information |
| 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 |
| T5.1 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 and hands. |
| T5.1.7 Input
alphabetical text at rate equivalent to current handwriting speed. |
| T5.1.8
Compose at keyboard using word wrap. |
| T5.3 Evaluate information from
the Internet |
| 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 |
| T5.5.3 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: |
| T5.7.2 Enter, manipulate and create visual representation of data. |
| 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 |
| T5.9.4
Ability to setup and effectively use an address book |
| 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 |
| T6.3 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) |
| T6.4.5 Write portfolio pieces |
| 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) |
Introductory Standards
| T2 Process Information/Ethical and Real World Use |
| T2.1 Extract information
appropriately and record citations |
| 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 |
| T4.7 Locate information from
application software (word processor, database, spreadsheet) |
| T4.7.6 Query |
| T4.7.7 Select
files, fields and records in a database |
| T5 Process Information/Technological Skills |
| 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 |
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