Fifth Grade Information Technology Grade Expectations

GE Checklist for President Project

The skills below were taken from the Information Technology Instructional Guide which is aligned to the Vermont Technology Grade Expectations and Technology Performance Assessment Tasks, published by the Vermont Department of Education.  Skills marked with an "X" are addressed in this learning opportunity.

	Basic Operations	Skill Included in this Learning Opportunity
	Locating files and folders using multiple criteria within the Find command.
	Saving documents in multiple formats (e.g., .doc, .jpg, .pdf, .rtf, source and txt).
	Using digital tools to capture images and other information (e.g., temperature, light, sound, etc.) and import them into a computer.
	Saving documents in multiple formats (e.g., .doc, .jpg, .pdf, .rtf, source and txt).
	Using effective keyboarding: --posture (i.e., back straight, body leaning slightly forward, etc.) --techniques (e.g., eyes on monitor or copy-not the keyboard, etc.) --attitudes (e.g., willingness to change habits, persistence and diligence and key with speed and accuracy.
	Launching a program by locating it on the internal, external, and network drive.
	Opening documents from and saving documents to nested folders.
	Creating, naming, and renaming folders.
	Copying and moving files and folders.
	Creates shortcuts/alias.

	Using digital tools to capture images and other information (e.g., temperature, light, sound, etc.) and import them into a computer.
	Identifying and saving documents in multiple formats (e.g.,.doc, .jpg, .pdf, .rtf).
	Using shortcuts/alias.

	Right clicking [Windows] or clicking, holding, and dragging [Mac/Windows] presents a contextual menu.(e.g., right clicking on an image offers a menu of choices about what you want to do with the image), control/command, escape keys.
	Using digital tools to capture images (e.g., scanner, digital camera).
	Launching a program by locating it on the internal, external, or network drive.
	Opening documents from and saving documents to nested folders.
	Locating files and folders using the Find command.
	Creating, naming, and renaming folders.
	Creating folders within folders (nested folders).
	Copying and moving files and folders.
	Cutting, copying, and pasting within a document, across documents, and across applications.
	Navigating between open windows and applications.

	Human, Social & Ethical Issues	Skill Included in this Learning Opportunity
	Explaining the accuracy and relevancy of the content.
	Comparing and contrasting information found on the internet for relevancy, accuracy, and reliability.
	Describing societal consequences of inappropriate use.

	None

	Describing personal and interpersonal consequences of inappropriate use.
	Documenting sources of information obtained through electronic resources using acceptable formats.
	Exhibiting safe, legal and ethical behaviors when using technology.
	Articulating and providing examples of relevant, reliable and unreliable Internet resources.
	Demonstrating an understanding of copyright and fair use guidelines for educational purposes.

	Productivity Tools Word Processing	Skill Included in this Learning Opportunity
	Using grammar check.
	Manipulating styles and formats (e.g., headers, footers, borders, page breaks, tabs and margins, multiple columns, text boxes).
	Linking text blocks, span multiple columns, masthead.

	Creating a table.

	Adding non-textual elements (e.g., arrows, lines, shapes, etc.).
	Using spell check, and thesaurus.
	Embedding an original piece of art, applying text wrap and resizing.
	Modifying a digital image using flip; rotate, resize, crop.
	Manipulating styles and formats (e.g. header, footer, borders, page breaks, lists).

	Productivity Tools Databases	Skill Included in this Learning Opportunity
	None

	Creating, entering and manipulating a data base using ascending and descending sorting, and searching/finding/ querying, using single criterion.

	Identifying components of data base including field/category, record, file.
	Identifying single and multiple record formats.
	Entering data into an existing database.

	Productivity Tools Spreadsheets	Skill Included in this Learning Opportunity
	Creating a graphical representation appropriate to the numerical data (e.g., scatter plot, x-y).

	Creating a spreadsheet from a blank page, including simple formulas and simple functions (SUM and AVG).
	Manipulating format (e.g., resizing rows and columns, font, colors, hiding grid).
	Creating a graphical representation of multiple series of numerical data.

	None

	Productivity Tools Paint/Draw	Skill Included in this Learning Opportunity
	Importing/Inserting objects from other sources.
	Selecting and using a draw or paint application appropriate for the task.
	Selecting and saving images in the appropriate format (e.g., jpg, tif, gif).
	Modifying a digital image using flip, rotate, resize, crop, select, copy and paste.

	Modifying a digital image using flip; rotate, resize, crop.
	Saving graphic images in multiple formats (e.g., .jpg, tif, gif).
	Creating original illustrations using paint and draw applications.

	Comparing and contrasting the uses of a paint and a draw application.

	Productivity Tools Visual Organizer	Skill Included in this Learning Opportunity
	Illustrating a variety of relationships, ideas and topics (e.g. cause and effect, Venn diagram, organizational charts, flow chart).
	Importing an illustration.
	Linking an element to appropriate files and URL(s).

	None

	Illustrating a concept with topic and sub-topics, selecting different shapes and colors to differentiate various levels or processes ( e.g., concept map, web, bubble, flow chart).

	Productivity Tools Calculators	Skill Included in this Learning Opportunity
	None

	Creating, entering and manipulating a data base using ascending and descending sorting, and searching/finding/ querying, using single criterion.

	None

	Communications Multimedia	Skill Included in this Learning Opportunity
	None

	None

	Creating a linear or non-linear presentation including title slide, graphics, text, voice, sound related to topic, scanned or digital photo, animation, bibliography and table of contents.

	Communications World Wide Web	Skill Included in this Learning Opportunity
	None

	None

	Describing the components of a web address (e.g. ~, /, .edu, .com, .gov, etc.).
	Creating a web page including text, graphics, tables and  internal and external links.

	Communications E-mail	Skill Included in this Learning Opportunity
	Attaching a file to an email message and noting in the body the file format.

	None

	Sending and receiving an email attachment.
	Including the text of the original message in their reply (using quote).
	Forwarding mail.
	Using cc: to copy a message to another individual.
	Using reply options (e.g. reply sender, reply group, reply conference).

	Research, Problem Solving and Decision Making Digital Resources	Skill Included in this Learning Opportunity
	Locating information that is accurate, relevant, appropriate and identifying possible bias (opinion vs. fact) using a variety of electronic resources.

	None

	Locating information that is accurate, relevant and appropriate, using a variety of electronic resources including digital encyclopedias, specialized CDs and the Internet.

	Research, Problem Solving and Decision Making Searching & Search Engines	Skill Included in this Learning Opportunity
	Comparing and contrasting: directories, search engines, and meta-search engines.
	Implementing a search strategy using Boolean logic (e.g., and, or, not).

	None

	Preparing a search off-line without using a teacher-prepared form/strategy.
	Implementing a search strategy using Boolean logic (e.g., and, or, not).

	Research, Problem Solving and Decision Making Using a Browser	Skill Included in this Learning Opportunity
	Exporting and importing bookmarks/favorites and organizing sites into categories.

	None

	Bookmarking sites relevant to their research and organizing sites into categories.

	Research, Problem Solving and Decision Making Problem Solving & Decision Making	Skill Included in this Learning Opportunity
	Selecting and justifying the appropriate tools and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems (e.g., spread sheet vs. data base, word processing vs. presentation program.)

	Selecting the appropriate tools and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems (e.g., spread sheet vs. data base, word processing vs. presentation program).
	Applying technology skills to learning unfamiliar technologies (e.g., digital cameras, scanners, probes). Example:  What are the first steps you would take to figure out how to use a new technology?
	Using electronic Help to solve a problem.

	Identifying and justifying decisions made, (e.g. representing data, formatting, setting up formula, selecting criteria for search, visual organizer).  Example:  What key words did you make and why?  Are there other words that might have worked better?

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