· Recognizing and using keys: shift, return/enter, punctuation, delete/backspace, control/ command, tab, escape keys).

            · Using removable media (e.g., CD, DVD, flash drive).

            · 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)

            · and attitudes (e.g., willingness to change habits, persistence and diligence)

            · Using digital tools to capture images (e.g., scanner, digital camera).

            · Launching a program from the desktop.

            · Navigating between open windows.

            · Logging in and out of a network.

            · Opening documents from and saving documents to multiple locations (e.g.,: c drive, network drive, removable media).

            · Locating files and folders using the Find command.

            · Creating, naming, and renaming folders.

            · Creating folders within folders (nested folders).

        Working with Files

            · Cutting, copying, and pasting within a document and across documents.

            ·Documenting sources of information obtained through electronic resources (e.g., identifying author and URL).

        Acceptable Use

            · Describing basic issues related to the responsible and safe use of technology (e.g., appropriate use of email, respect for others’ electronic property, maintaining confidentiality).

            · Describing personal consequences of inappropriate use.

        Working with Content/Information

            No IT3-4:2 at this level

IT3-4:3 Productivity Tools
Students use technology/productivity tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity by...

        Word Processing

            · Combining text with pictures on a single page (e.g., inserting clipart).

            · Adding non-textual elements (e.g., arrows, lines, shapes, etc.).

            · Manipulating styles (e.g., fonts, style, size, color of text, alignment).

            · Using spell check.

            · Entering data into and manipulating an existing database by browsing, sorting and searching/finding/querying.

            · Entering data into a spreadsheet template.

            · Explaining the relationship between data and visual representation (graph).

            · Creating a graphical representation of numerical data (e.g., bar line, and pie).

            · Illustrating a simple concept using a paint application showing evidence of the following:

            · paint brush

            · line

            · rectangle

            · oval

            · flood fill

            · line thickness

            · brush shapes

            · colors

            · Illustrating a simple concept (e.g., concept map, web, bubble, etc.).

            · Using grade appropriate calculator and applications/ functions (e.g., basic operations).

            · Creating a slide presentation including title slide, graphics, text, voice, sound related to topic and documentation of sources.

            · Describing a web page, home page and website.

            · Sending an email message to another local user.

            · Sending an email message to a remote user (i.e., using address with @).

            · Differentiating between an email and web address.

            · Accessing information from a workstation, LAN or Internet-based electronic encyclopedia.

            · Using multiple resources including:

                 · Library catalog

                 · Electronic resources

                 · Internet web pages

            · Preparing a search off-line using a teacher-prepared form/strategy .

            · Using a search engine predetermined by the teacher, implementing the search strategy developed and locating pertinent information.

            · Navigating to various websites by typing a URL into a browser or using a list of links identified by the teacher.

            · Navigating using forward, back, home, and refresh.

            · Using hyperlinks to navigate the world wide web.

            · Identifying decisions made (e.g. representing data, formatting, criteria for search, visual organizer).  Example: What key words did you use in your internet search?

Differences between adjacent grades are underlined.