K-2     3-5     6-8

 

Alabama Technology Course of Study

Sheffield City Schools Scope and Sequence with Resources

I - Introduce     R - Reinforce

 

Kindergarten-Second Grade

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  Standard 1 Basic Operations and Concepts

 

 

 

K-2.1:  Demonstrate optimal posture and position at the computer workstation.

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     *Eyes level with the text on the monitor

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     *Shoulders down, arms relaxed

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     *Elbows level with keyboard

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     *Feet and lower back supported

 

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     *Fingers curved

 

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     *Wrists slightly elevated

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K-2.2:  Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and

 

 

 

      accurate terminology.  ("press" not "hit" keys, click mouse)

 

 

 

      a.   Login (log-in)

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      b.  Password

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      c.   User Name

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      d.  Cursor

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      e.   Icon

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      f.    Hour glass/busy

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      g.  Scroll Bar

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      h.   Internet

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         i.   Network

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       j.  Word Processing

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       k.  File Server

   

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      l.   Hardware

   

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      m. Software

 

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      n.  Maximize

 

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      o.   Minimize

 

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      p.  Edit

 

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      q.  Open File

 

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      r.   Save

 

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      s.  Copyright

 

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      t.   Email

 

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      u.   Multimedia

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K-2.3:  Identify the basic parts of a computer. (monitor, keyboard, printer, CPU, CD-ROM, Floppy drive)

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K-2.4:  Use input, output, and storage devices to successfully operate

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      computers, VCRs, audiotapes, and other technologies.

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K-2.5:  Use developmentally appropriate keyboard techniques.

 

 

 

      a.  Left hand for left side keys and right hand for right side keys

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      b.  Recognize and locate alphabetic and numeric keys

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      c.  Space bar, enter/return, backspace, shift, arrow

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      d.  Esc, Tab,

 

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  1. Ctrl, Alt, Del

 


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K-2.6:  Demonstrate correct procedures for opening, closing, and saving

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      files using menu options and commands in grade-appropriate software.

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Standard 2 Social, Ethical, and Human Issues

 

 

 

K-2.7:  Demonstrate proper care of equipment and media. 

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K-2.8:  Practice responsible use of technology systems and software.

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     (Examples:  Using personal login, maintaining settings, proper exit, Start up/Shut down) 

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  • AR
  • STAR
  • ALEX
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K-2.9:  Demonstrate respect for the work of others. 

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Standard 3 Technology Productivity Tools

 

 

 

K-2.10:  Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and

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     independent learning activities across the curriculum.

 

 

 

     (Examples:  word processor, drawing tools, learning software)

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K-2.11:  Produce developmentally appropriate multimedia products.

 

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     (Examples:  autobiography or story using word processor or digital

 

 

 

      presentation software) 

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K-2.12:  Use electronic resources to access and retrieve information.

 

 

 

     a.  Encyclopedias

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     b.  Multimedia dictionaries

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     c.  Almanacs

 

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     d. Electronic card catalog  (ATHENA)

 

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     e. Alabama Virtual Library (AVL)

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Standard 4 Technology Communications Tools

 

 

 

K-2.13:  Use telecommunications and other media to collaborate and interact

 

 

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      with peers and other audiences, following appropriate laws and regulations.

 

 

 

     (Examples:  on-line curriculum projects such as describing the environment,

 

 

 

      email.) 

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Standard 5 Technology Research Tools

 

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K-2.14:  Identify the Internet as a resource for information. 

 

 

 

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K-2.15:  Utilize information from a locally approved Internet web site.

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     (Examples:  a research project on dinosaurs, dental health, or rain

 

 

 

      forests) 

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Standard 6 Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools

 

 

 

K-2.16:  Use technology resources for problem solving.

 

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     (Examples:  puzzles, logical thinking programs, solutions for a class-defined

 

 

 

      problem) 

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