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Tech and Library Grade 5

Wed, 2009-06-03 12:09 — admin

NHPS Technology Benchmark Continuum                                                                               Fourth Grade

*Bold items are those new to this grade level or those moved from “With assistance” to “Independently” at this level.

 

Students Will…

  1. General Communication

Semester Taught

 

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  • Send and respond to email messages

 

 
  • Participate in online learning groups

 

 
  • Understand ethical issues related to electronic communication

 

 
  • Understand how to protect personal identification on the Internet

 

 
  1. Gathering Information/Research

 

 

 

 

 
  • Bookmark favorite sites

 

 
  • Open approved websites and search for information within nonlinear presentations

 

 
  • Download selected information

 

 
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    • Draw information from both text (print) and non-text (photos, sound effects, animation, illustrations, variation in font and color) elements

 

 
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    • Locate and validate information on the Internet (from approved sites)

 

 
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    • Use technology tools for research and problem solving across curriculum areas

 

 
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    • Understand the importance of multiple sites and sources for research

 

 
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    • Recognize that information is framed by the source’s point of view and use this information to detect bias on websites

 

 
  1. Publishing

 

 

 

 

 
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    • Scan materials, such as photos, to incorporate into reports and nonlinear presentations

 

 
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    • Select appropriate forms of graphics to represent particular types of data (for example, bar of line graphics

 

 
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    • Use digital photos or illustrations from the Internet

 

 
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    • Rapidly and efficiently use keyboarding while working with word processing programs

 

 
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    • Compose drafts using the keyboard

 

 
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    • Use a variety of technology tools (dictionary, thesaurus, grammar checker, calculator, spell checker) to maximize the accuracy of technology-produced products

 

 
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    • Use knowledge of print and non-print media to create persuasive productions

 

 
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    • Use spreadsheet software to organize data and create charts, graphs, and tables

 

 
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    • Cite and credit material download from interactive media

 

 
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    • Create nonlinear presentations (web pages) that convey information

 

 
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    • Create slides (for example, PowerPoint) to accompany a report

 

 
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    • Understand the connection between presentation (text and non-text elements) on a website and its intended audience