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FISD Home : Departments : Technology : Middle School Scope and Sequence Secondary TEK Objectives OBJECTIVE 6th 7th 8th I.  Information Management and Acquisition Identify, understand uses of network drives, LAN, WAN, intranet, and email Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Manage files (create, edit, save, delete..) on appropriate drives and storage devices Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Demonstrate the ability to select and use software for a defined task according to quality, appropriateness, effectiveness, and efficiency Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use while in a classroom, lab, or on the Internet and Intranet Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Integrate technology applications skills, strategies, and utilities Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Delineate and make necessary adjustments regarding compatibility issues, including digital file formats and cross platforms Increase proficiency Increase proficiency II.  Hardware Identify, understand functions of hardware, and demonstrate proper handling of a variety of available technology tools Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Demonstrate replacement and appropriate maintenance of equipment Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Use correct terminology when discussing hardware (CPU, CDROM drive, monitor, mouse, etc…) Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Identify, compare, and contrast input and output devices Increase proficiency Increase proficiency III.  Databases   Utilize database(s) in searching for information (queries, filters, etc…) Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Evaluate information available in database(s), create appropriate reports Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Use and understand terminology (fields, reports, query, filter, etc…) Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Demonstrate and understanding of career and real world use of databases Increase proficiency Increase proficiency         IV.  Spreadsheets  Evaluate, identify appropriate chart style for data Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Create, edit, evaluate graphs, charts, tables, and formulas Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Identify function and create relevant formulas Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Demonstrate understanding of career and real world use of spreadsheets Increase proficiency Increase proficiency V.  Multimedia   Create interactive presentations including video, pictures, animation, timing, and audio Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Demonstrate an understanding of different file formats including digital and analog, midi, wavs, rm, mov, jpeg, bitmap, gif, etc… and the memory space required for each Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Create slide shows and presentations targeting specific audiences Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Create and utilize storyboards for building presentations and slide shows Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Demonstrate and understanding of career and real world use of multimedia Increase proficiency Increase proficiency VI.  Desktop Publishing  Create newsletters, brochures, flyers, and posters using appropriate desktop publishing tools Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Utilize storyboards and layout templates in creating desktop publishing documents Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Insert a variety of images and text in a document Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Demonstrate ability to use tools in desktop publishing, including but not limited to, frames,draw and paint, and inserting images, charts, graphs, and pictures Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Demonstrate and understanding of career and real world use of desktop publishing Increase proficiency Increase proficiency VII.  Research  Conduct relevant field and Boolean searches Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Evaluate information found on the world wide web, including fact and opinion, relevance of information, accuracy, validity and appropriate sources Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Utilize a variety of sources including CD ROMS, online catalogs, online help, the internet and intranet, when conducting research Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Demonstrate fair use by siting sources and adhering to copyright laws Increase proficiency Increase proficiency VIII.  Word Processing  Plan, create, and edit documents created with a word processor using readable fonts, alignment, page setup, tabs, appropriate formatting and ruler settings Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Demonstrate an understanding of inserting various items including pictures, graphs, charts, and tables, in a document Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Create reports (research papers, book reports, etc…) utilizing a word processing tool Increase proficiency Increase proficiency IX.  Keyboarding  Demonstrate typing 25WPM Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Demonstrate appropriate keyboarding technique and posture Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Utilize keyboard shortcuts Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Demonstrate an understanding of writing standards and punctuation Increase proficiency Increase proficiency X.  Internet  Participate with electronic communities as a learner, initiator, contributor, and teacher/mentor Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Demonstrate a knowledge of email, html, URLs, world wide web, online communication, bookmarks, and the electronic community Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Create and publish webpages Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Utilize electronic field trips to gather information Increase proficiency Increase proficiency XI.  Copyright  Describe the consequences regarding copyright violations including, but not limited to, computer hacking, computer piracy, intentional virus setting, and invasion of privacy Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use Increase proficiency Increase proficiency Discuss copyright laws/issues and model ethical acquisition and use of digital information, citing sources using established methods and legal ramifications of inappropriate use Increase proficiency Increase proficiency

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