COMPUTER LITERACY



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|GRADE 8 |Unit/Topic |Content Area Standard (NETS) |Mass. Dept of Ed. IT |

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|Basic operations and concepts | | | |

|Developing healthy keyboarding technique and posture |Type to Learn Software by Sunburst Tech. |1. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the |1.16 Develop efficient keyboarding techniques |

|Location of letters, numbers and space bar | |nature and operation of technology systems. |2.15 Develop an awareness of the issue of ergonomics |

|Using two hands and proper keyboard positioning |Computer Basics | |and how to use equipment safely. |

|Logging in and out of the network server |File/Folder Operations |4. Use general purpose productivity tools and |1.12 Identify and use basic features of computer |

|Creating new folders and files |Printing to a network printer |peripherals to support personal productivity, |operating system |

|Printing to a network printer |Toggling Windows |remediate skill deficits, and facilitate learning |1.14 Select a printer and print a document with |

|Renaming, deleting, copying, and moving files |Accessing the public folders |throughout the curriculum. |appropriate page setup and orientation. |

|Keyboard commands/shortcuts | | | |

|Saving files to a diskette and hard drive | | | |

|Closing, minimizing, and restoring down windows | | | |

|Differences between Input/output devices | | | |

|Operation of printers, scanners, removable disk drives | | | |

|Computer Ethics | | | |

|Acceptable Use Policy |Digital Citizenship |1 & 2. Discuss common uses of technology in daily life|2.6 Understanding classroom rules regarding |

|Demonstrate a commitment to socially responsible use of | |and the advantages and disadvantages those provide. |responsible use of computers. |

|information technology: copyright, plagiarism, ethics |Copyright and Fair Use |2. Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of |2.7 Explain and demonstrate ethical and legal behavior|

| |Strategies for searching for and citing digital |technology and information and describe personal |in copying files, applications, and media. |

| |sources. |consequences of inappropriate use. |2.9 Explain safe practices for sharing personal |

| |Organizing and citing digital information. |8. Use technology resources (video) for extended |information via e-mail and the Internet. |

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| | |Content Area Standard (NETS) |Mass. Dept of Ed. IT |

|GRADE 8 |Unit/Topic | |Standards |

|Technology research skills | | | |

|Cite sources correctly, including electronic sources |Evaluating Websites |2. Students practice responsible use of technology |1.25 Identify and use navigation features of browser |

|Use various reference resources appropriate to grade level|Websites to Visit |systems, information, and software. |1.27 Identify basic elements of a Web site. |

|Demonstrate a commitment to socially responsible use of |Website Evaluation Form |5. Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and |1.31 Use correct terminology in speaking about |

|information technology: copyright, plagiarism, ethics | |collect information from a variety of sources. |electronic communications |

|Use Internet as a research tool |On-line Tools: | |2.12 Validate a Web site for authenticity |

|Use on-line resources |The Quality Info. Checklist | | |

|Critically evaluate the data from electronic resources for|Citation Machine | | |

|validity |Noodle Tools | | |

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| |PowerPoint Presentation | | |

| |Evaluating Websites for Credibility | | |

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| |Advanced Features of PowerPoint | | |

| |Custom Animations and backgrounds | | |

| |Slide Transitions and timing | | |

| |Inserting sounds | | |

| |Adding Hyperlinks | | |

| | |Content Area Standard (NETS) |Mass. Dept of Ed. IT |

|GRADE 8 |Unit/Topic | |Standards |

|Technology productivity/presentation skills | | | |

|Technology communication skills | | | |

|Use word processing/desktop publishing for classroom |Web Quest |3. Students use productivity tools to collaborate in |3.9 Communicate results of research and learning with |

|assignments/projects |All About the Internet |constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare |others using the most appropriate tools |

|Select and use a variety of software applications to | |publications, and produce other creative works. | |

|develop projects |Website Design |6. Students employ technology in the development of | |

|Pre-write, draft revise, edit and publish |Theme: Back to School Night |strategies for solving problems in the real world. | |

|Import, export text, graphics, tables from various sources|Brainstorming ideas in Word | | |

|Undo command |Using Inspiration to design navigation | | |

|Toolbars |Using MS Publisher to create a website | | |

|Spell check, thesaurus, proof reading, edit |Using Adobe Photoshop to edit pictures and to | | |

| |create banners for site | | |

| |Adding hyperlinks to your website | | |

| |Import audio, graphics, and text | | |

| |Following copyright laws when publishing on the | | |

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| |Online Tools: | | |

| |Telecommunications Quiz | | |

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