Key: Beginning (B) Developing (D) Secure (S)|
Basic Operations & Concepts |
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Identify the basic components of the computer: monitor, keyboard, mouse, headphones, ports and printers. |
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Turn on/off a computer, laptop and/or hand-held device and log in. |
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Use a mouse or trackpad to manipulate shapes, icons; click on URLs, radio buttons, check boxes; use scroll bar. |
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Use desktop icons, windows and menus to open and close applications and documents; understand difference between closing and quitting applications. |
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Use shortcuts to operate the computer (i.e. Command-P, Command-C, Command-V). |
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Use gestures to navigate hand-held devices. |
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Use the print dialog box to select local printers and change settings (i.e. number of copies, color, paper size, orientation, scale, one-sided vs. two-sided). |
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Use basic troubleshooting steps to solve technical problems independently. |
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Apply prior technical knowledge and experiences to figure out how new technologies or applications work. |
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Manage and deploy software updates. |
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Logins/File Management |
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Use login credentials for access to network devices, accounts, servers, printers and cloud services. |
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Name documents with appropriate file names and understand where files are being saved. |
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Create, save, edit, copy and rename files and folders to organize documents and materials. |
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Delete files and folders; recover files and folders from the trash; empty trash. |
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Retrieve previous file revisions/access revision history for documents located in cloud services. |
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Download, upload, attach and zip files and folders via email or cloud services. |
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Use search tools to locate files and applications. |
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Can associate document extensions with appropriate file types. |
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Understand how cloud computing is different from using software applications. |
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Is able to upload/download/retrieve files to and from the cloud. |
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Personal Data Management |
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Protect accounts by logging out of shared equipment. |
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Keep passwords confidential, and be proactive if they are compromised. |
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Use passcodes/passwords to secure individual devices. |
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Create robust passwords and effectively manage password privacy. |
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Find and adjust privacy settings. |
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Online Safety |
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Use technology independently and with peers responsibly, and make safe choices. |
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Understand how to be safe online and in a digital world. |
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Understand the importance of not sharing personal information online. |
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Understand how to practice safe internet searches. |
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Evaluate whether sources/websites are safe to conduct research. |
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Understand the positive and negative effects social media sites can have on one’s life. |
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Digital Identity |
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Recognize how overuse of technology can impact one’s mental, physical and emotional health. |
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Set appropriate profile pictures and other profile content across social media, web pages, blogs, etc. |
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Understand that digital content is permanent and cannot be deleted. |
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Build a positive digital footprint/reputation. |
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Recognize the difference between active and passive data collection when using the internet and social media sites. |
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Understand how browser settings such as cookies track personal information. |
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Keyboarding |
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Use keyboarding programs and games to assist in development of skills. |
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Use proper posture and ergonomics. |
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Locate and use letter and number keys with correct left and right hand placement (home row). |
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Locate and use correct finger/hand for space bar, return/enter and shift key. |
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Gain profiency and speed in touch-typing. |
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Learn to use special characters as needed (i.e. accents, tilda). |
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Painting & Drawing Programs |
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Use basic drawing tools including pencil, paint brush, shape, line, undo, redo and eraser. |
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Use color palette/color wheel to change tool color. |
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Use selection tools to copy, paste, move and modify work. |
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Use text tool to add text features to artwork. |
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Use basic design principles (i.e. whitespace, color, balance, texture). |
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Communication & Collaboration Tools |
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Is polite and respectful in all communications and collaborations using technological tools, using appropriate language at all times. |
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Use email, messaging and other tools to share information and communicate ideas with others. |
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Compose and send an email. |
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Understand the difference between Reply Send, Reply All and Forward when responding to an email. |
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Understand the difference between CC (carbon copy) and BCC (blind carbon copy) and use them appropriately. |
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Attach a document or file to an email. |
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Use a course or learning management system to access class pages, class calendars, portfolios and grades. |
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Use features of a course or learning management system such as discussion forums, polls, wikis, dropbox, etc. to access and complete assignments. |
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Access calendar and student pages on school website as needed. |
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Use audience response tools and apps to participate in class discussions. |
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Set up, share and utilize collaborative workspaces, documents or other digital tools for asynchronous and synchronous collaboration. |
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Use synchronous collobaration tools such as video conferencing, interactive television and voice over IP to connect with others. |
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Use virtual world and gaming tools to work collaboratively toward common goals. |
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Use social media tools to connect, collaborate and share. |
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Use digital tools such as blogs, websites and social media to crowdsource, crowd fund and mobilize a community toward a goal. |
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Create and maintain a digital portfolio or collection of works related to one’s learning. |
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Word Processing |
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Use a word processing application to write, edit, print and save assignments. |
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Use the menu/tool bar functions to format, edit and print a document. |
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Highlight, copy and paste text within a document or from an outside source. |
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Insert and resize images within a document. |
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Copy, paste and resize images found from oustide sources. |
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Use the menu/toolbar functions to format a paper using ML A, APA or other appropriate style. |
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Proofread and edit writing using built-in resources (i.e. dictionary, spell checker, thesaurus, grammar check). |
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Problem-Solving & Computational Thinking |
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Use technology tools to represent solutions to problems in a variety of ways including text, sounds, pictures and numbers. |
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Use technology resources and tools to solve age-appropriate computing problems or for independent learning. |
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Define an algorithm as a sequence of instructions and use the basic steps of algorithmic thinking to solve problems and design solutions. |
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Use a block-based visual programming interface to build a game, tell a story or solve a problem. |
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Use 2D design tools to create prototypes, models and simulations to demonstrate solutions and ideas. |
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Use 3D design tools to create prototypes, models and simulations to demonstrate solutions and ideas. |
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Spreadsheets & Databases |
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Understand that spreadsheets, databases and other specialized data tools are used to collect, manage, analyze and visualize data. |
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Identify and explain terms and concepts related to spreadsheets (i.e. cell, column, row, values, labels, chart, graph). |
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Enter/edit data and text into a spreadsheet and format spreadsheet to accomodate data. |
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Calculate numerical equations using spreadsheet formulas and functions. |
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Designate the format of a cell to accomodate different kinds of text and numerical data. |
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Utilize spreadsheet data to create tables, charts and graphs. |
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Identify and explain terms and concepts related to database systems (i.e. field, set, subset, query, ordered, sorted). |
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Enter/edit data and/or text into a database and use queries to find information. |
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Use spreadsheets and databases to make predictions, solve problems and draw conclusions. |
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Multimedia & Presentation Tools |
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Use a digital camera, video camera or camera on a hand-held device to take pictures and videos. |
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Capture images that incorporate rules of photography. |
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Use photo- and video-editing tools to adjust images and add effects. |
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Save images in multiple formats. |
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Use recording and editing equipment to record, edit and publish audio. |
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Create, edit and format text, visuals and audio within a multimedia presentation. |
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Create a series of slides and organize them to present research or convey an idea. |
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Copy/paste or import graphics within a multimedia presentation. Be able to change their size and position on a slide. |
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Insert songs, videos or other media on slides. |
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Add a working hyperlink to a multimedia presentation. |
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Internet Searching & Online Databases |
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Use refresh, forward and back buttons to navigate a web browser. |
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Use tab browsing to navigate multiple pages. |
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Create bookmarks and add frequently used sites to the bookmark bar. |
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Locate the URL of a website and make a distinction between the suffixes .org, .com, .edu, .net, .gov and international domains. |
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Use age-appropraite search engines to find information. |
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Use browser search tools and advanced search features to find information. |
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Use a browser’s History feature to locate previously visited sites. |
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Identify and use hyperlinks within web pages or documents. |
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S |
S |
Use digital tools or platforms to organize, display, annotate and/or share a curated collection. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
B |
B |
B |
D |
D |
D |
D |
S |
S |
Locate and add browser or other web apps or add-ons to customize learning. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
B |
B |
D |
D |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
Access online catalogs and databases for research. |
. |
. |
B |
B |
B |
B |
D |
D |
D |
D |
S |
S |
S |
Acceptable Use, Copyright & Plagiarism |
K |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
A |
B |
C |
Locate required citation information on web pages and other digital resources and cite in the appropriate style. |
. |
B |
B |
B |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
S |
S |
S |
S |
Use age-appropriate guidelines to evaluate websites and other resources for accuracy, perspective, credibility and relevance. |
. |
B |
B |
B |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
S |
S |
S |
S |
Transfer the information learned from online sources into your own words. |
. |
B |
B |
B |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
S |
S |
S |
Understand all rules and guidelines in the school’s Responsible Use Policy. |
B |
B |
B |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
S |
S |
S |
Understand Fair Use guidelines and their application to all forms of work. |
. |
. |
B |
B |
B |
B |
D |
D |
D |
D |
S |
S |
S |
Organizational & Project Tools |
K |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
A |
B |
C |
Use a calendar, task manager or other tools to organize one’s self as well as manage projects. |
. |
. |
B |
B |
B |
D |
D |
D |
D |
S |
S |
S |
S |
Use age-appropriate note-taking tools. |
B |
B |
B |
D |
D |
D |
D |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
Use graphic organizers, brainstorming applications or other digital tools to gather and organize information. |
B |
B |
D |
D |
D |
D |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
Use digital tools to create timelines of people, historical events, etc. to organize information sequentially. |
. |
. |
B |
B |
B |
B |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
S |
S |