Technology Scope and Sequence: Research

Level

Technology Skill

Possible Applications

Examples

One: Exploring

á       Students assisted by teacher

 

á       Students investigate electronic media sources to find information for task

á       Students read/retrieve data from databases & spreadsheets

á       Students create basic bibliography and citations

 

á       Students use software to broaden learning experiences

 

 

 

á       Search/navigate media resources

á       Use WWW search engines

 

á       Perform single topic searches

 

á       Open and read online databases

 

á       Use software templates for bibliographies/citations

 

á       Run simulations

 

á       CD encyclopedias, atlas

á       Instructional TV

 

 

 

 

 

á       Simulation software, i.e., Oregon Trail

 

á       Outlining

 

á       Note taking

 

 

 

á       Mind
mapping

 

á       Information compilation in organized manner

 

á       Bibliography

Two: Developing

á       Students assisted by peers/teachers

á       Students use electronic media features to efficiently select pertinent information

á       Students download files from the web which make information locally accessible

 

á       Students cite information in appropriate manner

á       Students narrow search parameters by using more than one word

á       Students communicate with experts via online discussion groups

 

 

 

á       Edit/Save skills, cut, copy, paste skills

 

á       Download text, graphics, video, sound

 

á       Navigate/Save/Organize data in folders on hard drive and network

á       Create formats for bibliographies/citations

 

á       Perform Boolean searches (and/or/not)

 

á       Use e-mail & online chat rooms/forums/bulletin boards

 

á       Search engines

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á       Word Processor

 

 

 

á       Databases/Spreadsheets

 

 

 

 

 

á       Online databases

 

á       Footnotes and other citations

á       Initiate and participate in online chats

 

Three: Refining

á       Students independently select and use software and devices

 

á       Students compile information for complex research project/problem

á       Students use multiple media sources

á       Students compare, analyze, synthesize information

á       Students evaluate credibility of sources

 

á    Use technology/software to organize and interpret collected information

á            Create mind maps, outlines, databases. graphs/charts/tablesÉ

 

 

á       Graphic organizers

 

 

 

 

á       Word processing

á       Integrated software packages

 

 

 

 

á       Interactive physics

 

á       Compare and contrast collected information

á       Evaluate effectiveness of process and product

 

Technology Scope and Sequence: Data Organizing and Analyzing

Level

Technology Skills

 

Possible Applications

Examples

 

One: Exploring Database

á       Students investigate existing database in whole group setting

á       Students create whole database and input data

á       Students learn database terminology

 

Spreadsheet

á       Students create whole group spreadsheet and inputs information

á       Students produce whole group graph/chart

á       Students learn spreadsheet terminology

 

 

á      Sort filters, find, match to meet one condition

á      Create fields. format fields. Enter data.

á      Know terms-field, records, views (data, lists design, reports)

 

 

 

á       Enter label and value

 

 

á       Use Òmake chartÓ feature

 

 

á       Know terms- columns, rows, cells

 

 

á       Graphing software, i.e., AppleWorks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

á       Student information

 

 

á       Favorites

 

 

á       Animals

 

 

 

 

 

á       Reading log

á       Class surveys

Two: Developing

Database

 

á       Students assisted by peers/teachers/ to create database

á       Students manipulate, present, and analyze data to convey information

Spreadsheet

á       Students assisted by peers/teachers to create spreadsheet

á       Creates graph/chart

 

á       Students use simple formulas

 

á       Students use editing features

á       Create fields. Format field. Enter data

á       Sort (filter) to meet more than one condition

 

á       Print using report feature

 

 

 

 

á       Enter label and value

á       Use, make and define chart features

 

 

á       Know the formulas being with Ò=Ó (multiply, subtract)

á       Use paste function (sum, average)

 

á       Edit-fill right & down.

 

 

 

á       Data collection software, i.e., Graphing calculator, AppleWorkks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

á       Presidents

 

 

á       States

 

 

 

á       Explorers

 

 

 

 

 

á       Collecting data using probeware

 

 

 

 

 

á       Budget

Three: Refining

 

Database

 

á       Students independently create effective databases

á       Students use more sophisticated filters and formatting.

 

 Spreadsheet

á       Students independently create effective spreadsheets & graphs/charts

á       Students manipulate values to explore cause and effect of relationships.

á       Students use more sophisticated formulas and formatting

á       Students use more sophisticated chat features

á       Create appropriate fields and design layout

á       Create filters using multiple operators (equals, contains, less than)

á       Format fields (text, number, date, time)

á       Design appropriate labels and values

á       Input different values

 

á       Use paste function (percent, square root, absolute value)

 

á       Format cells (text, number, date, time)

 

á       Use draw features to enhance graph/chart

á       Excel, AppleWorks, Access, Graphing Calculators

á       Use database information for reports and projects

á       Poluhedraville

 

 

 

 

 

 

á       Recipes

á       Analyzing data collected from probeware

 

 

Technology Scope and Sequence: Word Processing

Level

Technology

Possible

Applications/Devices

Examples

One: Exploring

 

á       Students assisted by teachers

á       Students explore basic word processing functions to produce sentences

á       Students investigate basic drawing tools

á       Students investigate basic painting tools

Basic word processing functions

á       Insert, delete, highlightÉ

á       Keyboarding: right hand/left hand, split keyboard, home row, basic skills

Basic drawing tools

á       Line, shapes, eraser

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Paint tools

á       Brush, spray, patternsÉ

á       Keyboarding software, i.s., Type to Learn, All the Write Type

 

á       Word processing software, i.s., AppleWorks

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á       Letters

 

á       Story/Narrative

á       Picture and/or text

 

 

 

á       Picture with label

 

Two: Developing

á       Students assisted by peers/teachers formats and edits text

á       Students import, alter, and customize basic graphics/clipart

á       Students use and navigate between 2 programs to produce a final product

Formatting Skills

á       Font, style, justify, tabs, page breaks, margins, page setup, Columns, graphics, tables, borders, shadingÉ

 

Editing Skills

á       Cut, copy, paste, spell check, thesaurus

á       Proofread

Keyboarding:

Document formatting

á       Developing speed and accuracy

á       Learn 10 key

 

 

Graphic Skills

  • Importing, sizing

Keyboarding software, i.e., All the Write Type

 

 

 

 

Word Processing software, i.e., Microsoft Word

 

 

 

á       Newsletter

á       Report

 

 

á       Letter

 

 

á       Posters, signs,cards, banners

á       Books

á       Brochures

 

Three: Refining

á       Students independently select  and use software and devices

 

á       Students import graphics using peripherals

á       Students add visual elements to the text

á       Students use sophisticated word processing features

á       Students use 3 or more programs to produce a final product.

Complex formatting

 

Increasing speed/accuracy

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á       Pagemaker

 

 

á       Word

 

á       Electronic Resources-CDs, Online databases

á       Digitized images

 

 

 

 

á       Scanner

á       Voice recognition software

á       Newspaper

á       Yearbook

 

 

á       Complex Report

 

 

á       Advertisements

 

á       Magazines

á       Resumes

 

 

Technology Scope and Sequence: Multimedia

Level

Technology Skills

Possible Applications/ Devices

Examples

One: Exploring

á       Students assisted by teacher

á       Students use tools to create buttons, text, draw pictures, & import clipart

á       Students use presentation devices to show work

á       Students create a simple presentation including text and pictures.

á       Use text, buttons, & painting tools

á       Imports/paste clipart

á       Use video, sources, i.e., CDs, DVDs

á       KidPix/Slideshow

 

á       Word processing

á       VCR/DVD

á       CD-ROM

á       Slideshow

 

 

 

 

á       Biography

 

 

á       Create stories

 

Two: Developing

á       Students assisted by peers/teachers

 

á       Students use tools to import graphics

á       Students create presentations which include attractive layout, easy navigation, and meaningful content

 

 

 

á       Use scanner, CD-ROMs, internet, digital cameras, video cameras as a graphic source

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á       Scanner

 

 

á       CD-ROMs, audio& photo

á       Webpage design

 

 

 

á       Video camera/Digital camera

á       Reports

á       Electronic newspaper

 

 

 

á       Tutorial

 

á       Video book report

Three: Refining

á       Students independently select and use software and devices

 

á       Students use tools to integrate sound, video, CDs, and access, the Internet

á       Students create clear presentation which require research, formatting, &skillful delivery

á       Create internet files

á       Import sound files

 

 

 

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á       Commercial

á       Webpage