ES Computer Science

Technology Standards

Basic Operations

Turn on a computer and login
Using pointing device such as a mouse to manipulate shapes, icons; click on URLs, radio buttons, checkboxes; use scroll bar
Use desktop icons, windows and menus to open applications and documents
File management saving documents
Explain and use age-appropriate online tools and resources
Keyboarding

Word Processing

Use a word processing application to write edit print and save simple assignments
Use menu /toolbar functions to format, edit and print a document
Highlight text, copy and paste text
Copy and paste images within the document to end from outside sources; Insert and size a graphic in a document
Proofread and edit writing using appropriate resources

Multimedia and Presentation Tools

Create, edit and format text on a slide
Create a series of slides and organize them to present research or convey an idea
Copy and paste or import Graphics; change their size and position on the slide
Use painting and drawing tools/applications to create and edit work
Watch online videos and use play, pause, rewind and forward buttons while taking notes

Spreadsheet (Tables/ Charts and Graphs)

Demonstrate an understanding of the spreadsheet as a tool to record, organize and graph information
Identify and explain terms and concepts related to spreadsheets. eg. cells, column, row, value, labels, chart graph
Enter/edit data in spreadsheets and perform calculations using formulas
Use mathematical symbols (eg. add, multiply, divide, exponents)
Use spreadsheets and other applications to make predictions, solve problems and draw conclusions

Research and Gathering Information

Use age appropriate technologies to locate, collect, organize content from media collection for specific purposes, citing sources
Perform basic searches on databases to locate information
Evaluate teacher - selected or self - selected internet resources in terms of their usefulness for research
Used content specific technology tools to gather and analyze data
Use Web 2.0 tools together and share information (eg. online discussions, blogs and wikis)
Identify and analyze the purpose of a media message (to inform, persuade and entertain)

Acceptable Use, Copyright and Plagiarism

Explain and demonstrate compliance with classroom, school rules regarding responsible use of computers and networks
Explain responsible uses of technology and digital information; describe possible consequences of the inappropriate use
Explain fair use guidelines for the use of copyrighted materials and give credit to Media creators
Identify and explain the strategies for the safe and effect efficient use of computers ( eg passwords, virus protection software, spam filters, pop up blockers)
Demonstrates safe email practices, recognition of the potentially public exposure of email and appropriate email etiquette
Identify cyberbullying and describe strategies to deal with such a situation
Recognize and describe the potential risks and dangers associated with various forms of online communication

Communication and Collaboration

Works collaboratively online with other students under teacher supervision
Use a variety of age - appropriate technologies to communicate and exchange ideas
Create projects that use text and various forms of Graphics, audio and video to communicate ideas
Use teacher developed guidelines to evaluate multimedia presentations for organization, content, design, presentation and appropriateness of citations

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