Diocese of Kansas City & St. Joseph K-6 Technology Curriculum

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Catholic Schools Office

Technology Curriculum

Grades Pre-K thru High School

Diocese of Kansas City and St. Joseph

Vince Cascone Amanda Galaske

Based on the International Society for Technology in Education NETSand the Diocese of Tucson Technology Curriculum

Nicole Lenihan

Cheryl CornellDoug McMillan

John O'Connor Karla Prewitt

Cathy Koob

Destiny Eastep

Laura Lock

Diocesan Technology Committee

Kathy O'Sullivan

Carol Lenz Ann WrightVickie Lamb


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Technology Standards: Pre-K thru 6th Grade

Pre-K thru 6th Grade

Diocese of Kansas City and St. Joseph Technology Curriculum November 9, 2012


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Pre-K Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 61. Evaluateinformation togenerate ideas.

Evaluateinformation togenerate ideas.

Evaluateinformation togenerate ideasand processes.

Evaluateinformation togenerate ideasand processes.

Analyzeinformation togenerate ideasand processes.

Analyzeinformation togenerate newideas andproducts.

Pre-K Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6

Use digitalcollaborative

toolsto develop

collective ideas.

Use digitalcreativity tools to

develop ideasand

create a project.


develop ideasand

create a project.

Analyzeinformation usingdigital creativitytools to createoriginal works

andexpress ideas.


andexpress ideas.


toolsto analyze

information toproduce original

works.


toolsto analyze


works andexpressideas.


create originalworks.


andexpress ideas.


toolsto analyze




toolsto analyze



2. Use digitalcollaborative

toolsto develop

collective ideas.

Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.

STRAND 1: CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

1. Use digitalcreativity tools to

develop ideasand

create a project.


create originalworks.

Concept A: Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes

Concept B: Create original works as a means of personal or group expression



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Identify and

describe howaspects of asituation changeusing models or

simulations.

Compare andcontrast two

systems using a

digital model or simulation.

2. Explore andidentify models

and simulations.

Identify and

describe howaspects of asituation changeusing models or

simulations.

3. Identify asystem.

Describe howone systemoperates by

comparing it toanother system.

Transfer understanding of how one system

operates bycomparing it to

another system.

Transfer understanding of how one system

operates bycomparing it to

another system.

Compare andcontrast two

systems using a


Explore andexperiment withsystem variablesusing models or

simulations.

Identifyelements of a


Identifyelements of a



simulations.


simulations.

Recognizeand explain

relevantinterdependentelements of a





1. Explore andidentify models

and simulations.

Concept C : Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues









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Identifypatterns and

trends togenerate

questions anddraw

conclusions.


trends to drawconclusions and

forecastpossibilities.

1. Observe andextend patterns.


trends to drawconclusions and

forecastpossibilities.

Examinepatterns and

identify trends togenerate

questions.

Examine

patterns toidentifytrends.

Recognizeand createpatterns.

Concept D: Identify trends and forecast possibilites



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2. Identify anddemonstrate safeand appropriatebehavior when

using digitalenvironments.

Identify anddemonstrate safeand appropriatebehavior when

using digitalenvironments to

communicatewith

others.

Identify anddemonstrate safeand appropriatebehavior when

using digitalenvironments to

communicatewith

others.

Explainsafety andetiquette

guidelines of digital

environmentsand

demonstrate that

knowledge whilecommunicatingwith intended

audiences.

Explain anddemonstrate the

safety andetiquette of

digitalenvironments to

communicatewith

intendedaudiences.

Explain anddemonstrate the

safety andetiquette of

digitalenvironments to

communicateand

collaborate withintended

audiences.

Communicatedigitally with

others byselecting

and using avariety

of appropriatecommunication

tools.


others byselecting

and using avariety


tools.


others byselecting

and using avariety


tools.


others byselecting

and using avariety


tools.

Concept A: Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media

Communicatewith others as a

whole classusing

digital tools.

Communicatewith others as awhole class or

smallgroup using

digitaltools.

1. Identifydifferent methods

of communication.

Communicatewith others as a

whole classusing

digital tools.

STRAND 2: COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION

Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning andcontribute to the learning of others.



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1. Communicateinformation or

ideas to multipleaudiences viadiscussions or performances.

Communicateinformation or

ideas to multipleaudiences viadiscussions or performances.

Communicateand interpret

information andideas effectivelyto multiple

audiences usinga variety of media and

formats.

Communicateand interpret



formats.

Collect, analyze,and

communicateinformation andideas effectively

to multipleaudiences using

a variety of media and

formats.

Collect, analyze,and

communicateinformation andideas effectively

to multipleaudiences using

a variety of media and

formats.

Design and justify



formats.

Design and justify



formats.


Identifychallenges and

digital strategiesas a class to

effectivelycommunicate

with other cultures.

Communicatewith individualsfrom different

cultures or geographic areas

to explore avariety of

perspectives.

Participate as aclass in

communicationat a distance.

1. Exploreother culturesthrough digital

resources.

Participate incommunication

at a distance withothers of

different culturesor geographicareas to gain

differentperspectives of

topics.

Exploreother culturesthrough digital

resources.









Concept B: Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats

Concept C : Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures



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1. Identify digitaltools.

Participate in aclassroomlearning projectusing digitalcollaborativeresources.

Participate in aclassroomlearning projectusing digitalcollaborativeresources.

Identify andapplycooperativegroup rules toeffectivelycollaborate in aclassroom digitallearning project.

Contribute to a

cooperativelearning projectand demonstrateeffective groupbehaviors whileusing digitalcollaborativeresources.

Contribute to a


Contribute to a


Communicateand collaboratefor the purposeof producingoriginal works or solving problems.

Concept D: Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems



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STRAND 3. RESEARCH AND INFORMATION FLUENCY

Pre-K Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6Concept A: Plan strategies to guide inquiry

Predict anduse key words

andphrases that

narrow or broaden

informationsearches.

Exploreinformation andonline sources.

Differentiatetypes of

information andonline sources.

Differentiatetypes of

information andonline sources.

Predictwhich information

sources willprovide the

desired data.



desired data.



desired data.

Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

Predict anduse key words

andphrases that

narrow or broaden

informationsearches.

Determinekey words for

usein information

searches.

1. Explore avariety of

informationsources.

Generate keywords for a

searchfrom a teacher-posed question

or topic.

Generate keywords and

synonyms for asearch.

Generate keywords and

synonyms from aposed question

for a search.

Determinekey words for

usein information

searches.

2. Explore avariety of

informationsources.



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Conduct asearch using

multiplekeywords.

Usepreselected

sources.

Use primaryand secondary

sources.

Conduct asearch usingkeywords to

narrow or broadena search.

Use multiplesearch strategies

to locateinformation

Differentiatebetween facts

and

opinions andinaccurate

information.

Differentiatebetween fact and

opinion, bias,

andinaccurate

information.

Differentiatebetween a fact,

untruth, and anopinion.

Differentiatebetween a fact,

untruth, and anopinion.

Concept B: Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media

Demonstrateknowledge of

realversus make-

believe.

2. Recognizethings are real or

make-believe.

1. Usepreselected

sources.

Evaluatebetween fact and

opinion, bias,inaccurate and

misleadinginformation by

consulting morethan one source.

Locate and

synthesizeinformation torevise search

strategies.

Evaluateinformation andmedia through

determiningfacts,

opinion, bias,and

inaccuracies byconsulting

multiplesources.

Select anduse primary

and/or secondarysources.

Conduct asearch using

multiplekeywords.

Usepreselected

sources.

Locate and

synthesizeinformation torevise search

strategies.

Conduct asearch usingkeywords to

narrow or broadena search.

Select anduse primary

and/or secondarysources.

Select anduse authoritativeprimary and/or

secondarysources.

Useauthoritative

primary and/or secondary

sources

3. Identify andfollow rules

regarding the

useof information

resources.



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5. dentify andfollow rules

regarding theuse

of informationresources.

4. Sort

information intomajor topics.

Identity andfollow legal and

ethical behaviorsduring research

and citeresources

appropriately.

Follow

copyright lawswhen using textand media,

obtainpermission to

usethe work of

others,and cite

resourcesappropriately.

Useappropriate

digitaltools to

synthesizeresearch

information andto

develop newideas.

Organizeinformation into

major topics andcreate a list of ideas.

Useappropriate

digitaltools to

synthesizeresearchinformation and

develop newideas.

Useappropriate

digitaltools to

synthesizeresearch

information todevelop new

ideasand/or create

newunderstanding.

Sort

information intomajor topics.

Sortinformation into

major topics andcreate a list of ideas.

Followcopyright laws

when using text,images, videosand/or other sources and

obtainpermission to

usethe work of

others,and cite




obtainpermission to

usethe work of

others,and cite




obtainpermission to

usethe work of

others,and cite


Identify andfollow ethical

behaviors whenusing resources.



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1. Identify andexplain theprocess tocomplete a

specific task.

Identify and

explain theprocess tocomplete a

specific taskusing digital

tools.

Use information

sources andemployknowledge of digital tools to

complete specifictasks.

Use information

sources andemployknowledge of digital tools to


Evaluate andorganize

informationsources in order to select

appropriatedigital tools to


Evaluate andorganize

informationsources in order to select

appropriatedigital tools to


Assesinformation

sources andselect digital

tools to completespecific tasks.


1. Recall andrestate ideas.

Recall andrestate ideas.

Translate data tointerpret results.

Translate data tointerpret results.

Collect andanalyze data toconstruct anddemonstrate

results.

Collect andanalyze data toconstruct anddemonstrate

results.

Collect data toassess and

interpret results.

Collect data toassess and

interpret results.

Concept D: Process data and report results

Concept C : Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks



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Collaborateas a class to

selectan essentialquestion to

research usingdigital resources.

Collaborateas a class or

smallgroup to select

anessentialquestion

to research usingdigital resources.

1. Collaborateto explore an

essentialquestion

for investigation.

Identify anauthentic issue

andcollaborate as a

class to define anessentialquestion

using digital toolsand resources.


andcollaborate as a



Writeessentialquestions

to investigate atopic or issue

usingdigital tools and

resources.

Writeessentialquestions

to investigate atopic or issue

usingdigital tools and

resources.

Concept A: Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigations

Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions usingappropriate digital tools and resources.


andcollaborate as a



STRAND 4. CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND DECISION MAKING



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2. Discuss datacollected on a

predefinedquestion to

explore solutionsor results.

Exploresolutions or

resultsas a class by

discussing datacollected.

Proposesolutions by

discussing datacollected to

answer aquestion.

Proposesolutions by

discussing datacollected to

answer aquestion.

Generatealternative

solutions usingcollectedresourcesand data.

Generatealternative

solutions usingcollectedresourcesand data.

Generatesolutions fromdifferent

perspectivesusing

collectedresourcesand data.

Generatesolutions fromdifferent

perspectivesusing

collectedresourcesand data.

Manage alearning projectusing digital

planning tools todevelop

solutions.

Manage alearning projectusing digital

planning tools todevelop

solutions.

Plan and

manage researchusing credibledigital resources

to developsolutions to

answer aquestion.

Plan and

manage researchusing credibledigital resources

to developsolutions to

answer aquestion.

1. Participate ina learning project

using digitalplanning tools.

Participate ina group learningproject usingdigital tools to

answer aquestion.

Participate asgroup to managea

learning projectand identify

sources.

Participate asgroup to managea

learning projectand identify

sources.

Concept B: Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project



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1. Recall

information inorder to problemsolve.

Recall

information inorder to problemsolve.

Recallinformation in

order to problemsolve and make

decisions.

Describe or

explain data torecognize andidentify solutions.

Describe or

explain data torecognize andidentify solutions.

Assemble andappraise data to

formulatesolutions and/or

decisions.


formulatesolutions and/or

decisions.


formulate and justify solutionsand/or decisions.


1. Students willuse multiple

ideas andprocesses to

explorealternativesolutions to

problems, usingdigital tools and

resourcesprovided by the

teacher.

Students will usemultiple ideas

and processes toexplore

alternativesolutions to


resources

provided by theteacher.





resources

provided by theteacher.




problems usingdigital tools andresources with

teacher support.





teacher support.





teacher support.





teacher support.

Concept C : Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions

Concept D: Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions



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Pre-K Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 61. Identify use of personal devicesand when it isappropriate touse them.

Identify use of personal devicesand when it isappropriate touse them.

Recognize anddiscuss when it isappropriate touse a personaldigital device.

Recognize anddiscuss when it isappropriate touse a personaldigital device.

Explain whenand why it isappropriate touse a personaldigital device.

Explain whenand why it isappropriate touse a personaldigital device.

Explain theconsequences of inappropriate useof a personaldigital device.

Assess situationsin which it isappropriate andsafe to use apersonal digitaldevice in thehome, school,and community.

2. Identify andarticulate rulesfor the use of digitaltools.

Identify andarticulate rulesfor the use of digital tools asdefined by schoolboard policy andprocedures.

Define cyber-bullying.

Identify cyber-bullying anddiscuss theeffects of bullyingon an individual.

Describe cyber-bullying anddescribestrategies to dealwith such asituation.




3. Recognizeand discuss whythere are rulesfor using technologyat home and atschool.

Discuss whyit may bedangerous tovisitcertain Internetsites.

Identify andarticulate rulesfor the use of digitaltools as definedby school policyand procedures.






Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.

Concept A: Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology consistent with our Catholic values

STRAND 5: Digital Citizenship



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4. Recognizeand discuss whythere are rulesfor using technologyat home and atschool.

Discuss whyit may bedangerous tovisitcertain Internetsites.

Identify anddiscuss ways tostay safe on theInternet.

Identify anddiscuss why it isimportant not toprovide personalinformation inonlinecommunication.

Recognizeand describe thepotential risksand dangersassociatedwith variousforms of onlinecommunications.

Recognizeand describe thepotential risksand dangersassociatedwith variousforms of onlinecommunications.

Identify andarticulatestrategies toprotect personalinformation.

5. Recognize,discuss, anddemonstrateappropriatebehavior for technology useand show

respect for technologyequipment.

Discuss anddemonstrateappropriatebehavior for technology useand showrespect for

technologyequipment.

Explain theimportance of respecting theprivacy of othersinformation anddigitalworkspace.

Recognizeand describe theadvantages andrisks of making apersonalspendingchoice online.

Recognizeand describe thepotentialadvantages andrisks of makingan onlinepurchase.

Recognizeand describe thepotentialadvantages andrisks of makingan onlinepurchase.

6. Articulatehow to respectthe privacy of others'information anddigitalworkspace.

Exhibit legaland ethicalbehavior whenusing technologyand discuss theconsequences of misuse.

Exhibit legaland ethicalbehavior whenusing technologyand discuss theconsequences of misuse.



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1. Recall andrelate positiveexperiences

using technologyto work withothers or toaccomplishsomething.

Recall and relatepositive

experiencesusing technology

to work withothers or toaccomplishsomething.

Recall anddiscuss positive

experiencesusing technology

to work withothers or toaccomplishsomething.

Demonstratepositive uses of

technology towork with othersto accomplish a

task.

Demonstratepositive uses of


task.

Analyze anddifferentiate

learningexperienceswhen using


task.

Analyze anddifferentiate

learningexperienceswhen using


task.

Assess andsupport positive

learningexperiencesusing technology

to workcollaboratively to

accomplish atask.


1. List reasonswhy learning is

important toindividuals.

List and discussreasons why

learning isimportant toindividuals.

Discuss andillustrate why


Discuss andillustrate why


Discuss andexamine different

ways peoplelearn.

Discuss andexamine different

ways peoplelearn.

Analyzeindividual

learning styles tocreate a plan tosupport lifelong

learning.

Revise and justify lifelonglearning plan.

Concept B: Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity

Concept C : Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning



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1. Exhibit

digital citizenshipby consistently

leading byexample

and advocatingsocial and civicresponsibility to

others.

Promote

digital citizenshipby consistently

leading byexample

and advocatingsocial and civicresponsibility to

others.


1. Recognizeand discuss

examples of technology used

in daily life.

Recognizeand discuss

examples of technology used

in daily life.

Recognizeand discuss how

students and

families usetechnology to

make their livesbetter.

Recognize,discuss, and

explain differenttypes of

technologiesused in current

and pastcultures.

Comparehow past and

present culturesused technologyto improve their

lives.

Provideexamples of

technologies thatmight be used tosolve a specific

economic,environmental,health, political,

scientific, or social problem.

Explain theimpact of

technology onindividuals andsociety from a

historical,economic,

environmentaland politicalperspective.

Research acurrent

technologyand describe itspotential use to

solve aneconomic,

environmental,health, political,

scientific, or social problem.

Concept E : Develop an understanding of the cultural, historical, economic and political impact of technology on individuals and society.

Concept D: Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship using Catholic Social Teachings as our model



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Pre-K Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 61. Identify basic

technologyterms.

Identify basictechnology

terms.

Define basictechnology

terms.

Classify basictechnology

terms.

Define and labelvarious technical

system terms.

Describe thevarious technical

system terms.

Describe thevarious technical

system terms.

Define andcorrectly use

terms related tonetworks.

2. Identifytechnology

applications for agiven activity or

project.

Identifytechnology

application for agiven

activity/project.

Identifytechnology

application for agiven

activity/project.

Identify andchoose

technologyapplications for a

givenactivity/project.

Choosetechnology

applications for agiven

activity/project.

Choosetechnology


activity/project.

Choosetechnology


activity/project.

Choosetechnologyapplications

appropriate for

the audience andtask.

3. Demonstrateknowledge of

electrical safetywhen using

computers andother technology.


electrical safetywhen using

computers andother technology.


ergonomics andelectrical safety

when usingcomputers.










Recognizeand demonstrate

ergonomicallysafe and sound

use of equipment.

Recognizeand demonstrate

ergonomicallysafe and sound

use of equipment.

4. Identifyphysical risks of using digitaltechnology.

Identifyphysical risks of using digitaltechnology.



STRAND 6: Technology Operations and ConceptsStudents demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.

Concept A: Understand and use technology systems



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1. Use inputdevice(s) to

performcomputer

functions such asaccessing anapplication,indicating a

choice or activating a link.

Use thekeyboard to type

letters andnumbers.

Use inputdevice(s) to

performcomputer

functions such asaccessing anapplication,indicating a

choice or activating a link.

Use thekeyboard to type

letters andnumbers. Know

how to usespecial keyfunctions.

Understandvarious

keyboardingtechniques when

using thekeyboard to typeletters, numbersand special key

functions.

Understandvarious

keyboardingtechniques when

using thekeyboard

to type letters,numbers andspecial keyfunctions.

Demonstratespeed and

accuracy in useof

keyboard anddata

entry tools with atleast 10 wpm

and80% accuracy.


accuracy in useof

keyboard anddata


and80% accuracy.


accuracy in useof

keyboard anddata


and85% accuracy.


accuracy in useof

keyboard anddata


and85% accuracy.

2. Usetechnology toidentify letters

and numbers anddifferentiate

between them.

Usetechnology toidentify letters

and numbers anddifferentiate

between them.

Compose adocument thatapplies basic

formatting.

Compose adocument thatapplies basic

formatting.

Compose a

document thatapplies

intermediateformatting.

Compose a



Recognizeformatting styles

in a variety of

documents andcompose a



Apply correctformatting to a

variety of document types.

Concept B: Select and use applications effectively and productively



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3. Identify anduse commonnavigational

elements of aweb

page or app.

Use aninteractive

presentation

system as part of classroom work.

Usemultimedia

presentationprograms to

createsimple classassignments.

Identify andexplain terms

andconcepts relatedto spreadsheets

while usingprogram to

complete a giventask.

Usespreadsheets to

organize and sortdata.

Use aspreadsheet to

record, organize,

and graphinformation.

Applyspreadsheet

formatting skills.

Producesimple charts

andgraphs from datain a spreadsheet.

4. Identify anduse commonnavigational

elements of aweb page.

Identify anduse commonnavigational

elements of aweb page.

Explain thatcomputers can

store andorganize

information sothat it can be

searched.

Define theterm database

and provideexamples fromeveryday life.

Performsimple searches

of existing

databases.

Performsearches of

existing

databases.

Performsimple

operations

in a database.

5. Demonstrateappropriate use

of log-inprocedures.

Demonstrateappropriate use

of log-inprocedures.

Create andedit multimedia

presentationusing

painting/drawingapplications.

Plan, create,and edit

multimediapresentation.

Createmultimedia

presentationswith multiple

pages, audio,and transitionsfor individualassignments.

Createmultimedia


pages, audio,and transitionsfor individualassignments.

Createmultimedia


pages, audio,images, and

transitions for individual

assignments.



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6. Identifycomponents and

modules on aweb page.

Identifycomponents and

modules on aweb page.

Download,store, and

accurately citeweb resources.

Use interactiveweb content toaccess, read,

send, andreceive

information.

Create asimple web page

incorporatingtext,

links, and

graphics.

7. Demonstrateappropriate use

of log-inproceduresand network

printing.

Demonstrateappropriate use

of log-inproceduresand network

printing.

Explain theuses of and themeans by whichcomputers are

networked.

Use network andcloud-based

storage drives toaccess

informationfrom a directory.

Use network andcloud-based

storage drives toaccess and

share informationfrom a directory.



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1. Understandthat there are

different types of problems with

technology.

Devise a classplan on how tosolve different

types of technologyproblems.

Understandthat there are

different types of problems with

technology andidentify the typeof problem and

the steps neededto solve.

Identify andapply successfultroubleshooting

strategies for minor hardware

and softwareissues/problems.

Identify andapply successfultroubleshooting

strategies for minor hardware

and softwareissues/problems.

Use the helpfunction withinsoftware andhardware totroubleshootissues andproblems.




1. Demonstrate

knowledge of technology usedat

home.

Transfer knowledge of

technology usedat home totechnology thatwill be used at

school.

Transfer understanding of current symbols

and icons tolearning newtechnologies.

Transfer understanding of current symbols

and icons tolearning newtechnologies.

Transfer understanding of

current

input/outputdevices andsymbols and

icons to learningnew

technologies.


current

input/outputdevices andsymbols and

icons to learningnew

technologies.


current

input/outputdevices, symbolsand icons, andapplications tolearning newtechnologies.


current

input/outputdevices, symbolsand icons, andapplications tolearning newtechnologies.

Concept D: Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies

Concept C : Troubleshoot systems and applications



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