OFFERED TO ALL STUDENTS IN K- 8 GRADES
By the completion of eighth grade, students should be able to:
1. have keyboarding skills between 25-30 wpm with fewer than 5 errors;
2. solve problems and communicate using a variety of media;
3. to access and exchange information;
4. compile, organize, analyze, and synthesize information;
5. draw conclusions and make generalizations from information gathered;
6. understand what they read and locate additional information as needed;
7. become self-directed learners;
8. collaborate and cooperate in team efforts;
9. analyze a problem and develop an algorithmic solution; and,
10. interact with others using computers in ethical and appropriate ways.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
PC Knowledge
Navigation & Keyboarding Skills
Printing & Scanning
PC Maintenance & Basic Troubleshooting |
MULTIMEDIA
Graphic & Presentation Skills
Audio, video, animations, etc.
Basic web design |
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WORD PROCESSING/ DESKTOP PUBLISHING
Creating documents in Notepad and MS Word
Designing cards, flyers, brochures, etc.
Typing a School Report |
ETHICS
Digital Citizenship
Copyright Guidelines
Ethical issues
Citing online resources |
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SPREADSHEET
Sorting data & using formulas
Charts & Graphs |
CLASSROOM & SOCIETY/ HEALTH & SAFETY
Classroom & online safety
Ergonomics
Technology in daily lives
Teamwork |
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DATABASE
Database Knowledge
Queries, Forms & Reports |
RESEARCH, PROBLEM SOLVING & COMMUNICATION
Locating & using Internet resources
Logical thinking & problem solving skills
Email, discussion forums, blogs & web conferences |
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INTERNET, NETWORKING & ONLINE COMMUNICATION
Internet & Networking Knowledge
Browsing & Online Research Skills
Using Email |
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