Teacher Technology Framework
Intermediate
Big Idea: Information, Communication and Productivity IntermediateStudents demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operations of technology systems. Students use technology to learn, to communicate, to increase productivity and become competent users of technology. Students manage and create effective oral, written and multimedia communication in a variety of forms and contexts.
Academic Expectations
1.11 Students write using appropriate forms, conventions, and styles to communicate ideas and information to different audiences for different purposes.
1.16 Students use computers and other kinds of technology to collect, organize, and communicate information and ideas.
3.3 Students demonstrate the ability to be adaptable and flexible through appropriate tasks or projects.
6.1 Students connect knowledge and experiences from different subject areas.
6.3 Students expand their understanding of existing knowledge by making connections with new knowledge, skills and experiences.
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Teacher Technology Framework
Intermediate
Program of Studies: Understandings / Program of Studies:Skills and Concepts / Knowledge/Skills Sets
4th & 5th / Activities/Resources/Projects / Formative Assessments /
T-I-ICP-U-1
Students will understand that appropriate terminology, computer operations and applications assist in gaining confidence in the use of technology. / T-I-ICP-S-I1
Students will investigate different technology devices and systems (e.g., computer processor unit, monitor, keyboard, disk drive, printer, mouse, digital cameras, interactive white boards) / · Describe specific components of a computer and peripheral devices and explain their function (input, output, process, storage)
· Demonstrate mouse skills--right click
· Follow on-screen
directions / Web Resources
Parts of a computer - http://www.spclc.org/31Aug20053.html
Online Crossword Puzzle for Computer Terms http://www.catawba.k12.nc.us/pages/sites/edwebsites/computerskills/quizzes/hardwardcc.htm
Vocabulary List http://www.catawba.k12.nc.us/pages/techtrac/techtrac10/brenda/hwdef.htm
Computer Basics: Games, Flash cards, and Concentration http://www.quia.com/jg/65620.html
Inside a Computer
http://www.kids-online.net/learn/c_n_l.html
T-I-ICP-S-I2
Students will use and care for technology (e.g., computers, telephones, cell phones, digital and video cameras, Internet) at home, school and workplace / · Compare and contrast examples of common uses of technology in daily life
· Correctly use USB devices (pen drive, jump drive, flash drive, thumb drive)
· Properly log on and off using the student’s ID and password
· Properly shut down a computer or other device
· Practice responsible use of technology equipment (e.g., digital camera neck or wrist strap, keep food, drinks, and magnets away from equipment, clean hands, not writing on equipment) / Web Resources
General care information for your computer http://userwww.sfsu.edu/~tgaines/education/students/care.htm#main
Lesson Plans
Taking care of your computer http://www.kidsdomain.com/brain/computer/lesson/comp_les10.html
T-I-ICP-S-I3
Students will use appropriate technology terms (e.g., hardware, software, CD, hard drive) / · Communicate accurately about technology using developmentally appropriate terminology (Refer to 3rd Grade Master Skills Level) / Web Resources
Technology Terms http://www.spclc.org/31Aug20053.html
Create Technology Spelling Lists http://www.spellingcity.com/
TekMom’s Buzzwords for Students http://www.tekmom.com/buzzwords/
Tech Terms Dictionary http://www.techterms.com/
Glossary of Internet and Research Related Terms http://www.oslis.org/elementary/index.php?page=glossary
T-I-ICP-U-2
Students will understand that technology requires proper care and maintenance to be used effectively. / T-I-ICP-S-I4
Students will explain the use of networks and the need for login procedures (e.g., stand alone, network, file server, LANs network resources) / · Demonstrate correct procedures for logging on a computer (student username, private password)
· Save and access files to appropriate locations (e.g., local hard drive, personal network folder, class or group shared network folders, and/or USB drives) / Web Resources
Password Rap http://www.netsmartzkids.org/tunes/index.htm
Lesson Plans
What is a network? http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/45_20.asp
T-I-ICP-U-3
Students will understand that a variety of media is used to support directed and independent learning. / T-I-ICP-S-C2
Students will participate in online group projects and learning activities using technology communications / · Use technology communication to participate in online group projects and learning activities (e.g., Monster Exchange, Global SchoolNet Foundation, morning news program, forums, Backpack Buddies, student email, Square of Life)
· Correspond appropriately via digital communication (e-mail, blog, etc.)
· Develop projects in a format with an appropriate purpose and audience / Teaching Ideas
Monster Exchange http://www.monsterexchange.org/about/about_msdescription.htm
Square of Life: Studies in Local and Global Environments www.k12science.org/curriculum/squareproj
The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education http://www.k12science.org/currichome.html
Global Schoolnet Projects http://www.globalschoolnet.org/GSH/pr/index.cfm
Web Resources
Safe online communities http://www.ability.org.uk/kids_and_teens_online_communitie.htm
T-I-ICP-S-P3
Students will create a variety of tasks using technology devices and systems to support authentic learning / · Create projects with an authentic purpose and audience using technology devices
· Select appropriate technology tools used throughout the development process of a projects (initial brainstorming to final project completion) / Teaching Ideas
Devices to use: probes, digitizer pens, document cameras, computerized microscopes, scanners, digital cameras
TE-SK-I-ICP-S-C3
Students will use technology to collect data for content area assignments/projects / · Create spreadsheets to collect, analyze, organize, and display content data for class/group assignment/project, citing resources / Web Resources
Online tutorial for Excel http://einstein.cs.uri.edu/tutorials/csc101/pc/excel97/excel.html
Teacher Resources for Excel http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/excel.htm
Lesson Plans
The Democracy Project http://coekate.murraystate.edu/kate/tick/resource/1749/
T-I-ICP-U-4
Students will understand that technology is used to communicate in a variety of ways including global communications. / T-I-ICP-S-C1
Students will use technology to communicate in a variety of modes (e.g., audio, speech to text, print, media) / · Design, create, and participate in projects which will be published or monitored on the web by the teacher / Teaching Ideas
Create talking books, digital storytelling, morning news program
Utilize text to speech software, wiki, blogs
Web Resources
How to use wikis with students http://teaching.mrbelshaw.co.uk/index.php/2007/02/21/wikipatternscom-learn-how-to-use-a-wiki-successfully-with-your-students/
Understanding a blog http://computer.howstuffworks.com/blog.htm
T-I-ICP-S-C4
Students will use a variety of tools and formats (oral presentations, journals and multimedia presentations) to summarize and communicate the results of observations and investigations / · Identify, discuss and use different technology formats to communicate information for a group or individual project (e.g., PowerPoint, Publisher brochures and newsletters, Movie Maker, Photo Story)
· Create electronic documents to use with oral presentations (e.g., information from research project including science experiments) / Web Resources
Guidelines for multimedia presentations http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow4/may99/multimedia.html
Guidelines and rules for presentations for teachers http://www.comdis.wisc.edu/staff/mrchial/InstDevSite/rules.htm
T-I-ICP-S-C5
Students will use online collaborative tools (e.g., email, videoconferencing) / · Compose a new email message which may include attaching files
· Open, reply, reply all, and forward e-mail messages
· Recognize, discuss and/or use e-mail, blogs, forums, video conferencing, and/or web conferencing as a means of interactive communications / Lesson Plans
Email guidelines for student use and activities http://www.remc11.k12.mi.us/bstpract/bstpract/130/130.pdf
T-I-ICP-U-5
Students will understand that technology (e.g. keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation) is used effectively and efficiently to accomplish a task. / T-I-ICP-S-I5
Students will demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques, optimal posture and correct hand placement (e.g., home row finger placement) at the computer workstation / · Use the Kentucky Cyber Keys document for keyboarding keys by grade level on pages 2 and 3
· Use home row keys properly
· Use proper ergonomics; appropriate table, chair, keyboard, monitor height, correct position of keyboard and mouse
· Understand proper body position, posture, wrists/elbow place
· Use a smooth and rhythmic key stroke pattern / Teaching Ideas
See the Kentucky Cyber Keys document for correct hand placement and keyboarding skills. This can be obtained from the CIO/DTC or TRT in your district.
Web Resources
Extensive list of freeware/shareware/internet based typing programs http://typingsoft.com/all_typing_tutors.htm
Posture and position at computer workstation http://www.orosha.org/cergos/whatodo1.html
Lesson Plans
Beginning Computer lesson http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=1961
T-I-ICP-S-P1
Students will develop, publish and present information in print and digital formats / · Use various technology tools throughout the development process of a product (initial brainstorming to final product completion)
· Use existing documents to identify and discuss document design and layout as a class (e.g., letter, memo, newspaper)
· Create products with an authentic purpose and audience using technology devices (e.g., multimedia/ presentation authoring, desktop publishing, Web tools, digital cameras, scanners)
· Present published information to classmates (e.g., PowerPoint, web documents) / Web Resources
Guidelines and rules for publishing/presenting student created presentations/documents http://www.comdis.wisc.edu/staff/mrchial/InstDevSite/rules.htm
Lesson Plans
Bully Quest http://coekate.murraystate.edu/kate/tick/resource/1343/
T-I-ICP-S-P2
Students will use productivity tools to produce content area assignments/projects / GENERAL SKILLS
· Create projects for content area assignments using appropriate technology (e.g., use Paint for digital art, use Word or webpage editor for virtual museum, use a spreadsheet for data collection and graphing)
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
· Use electronic graphic organizers (e.g. Venn Diagram)
WORD PROCESSING
· Use appropriate formatting styles (e.g., bold, italics, size, text color, font, styles,left/right/center alignment, word wrap)
· Use appropriate editing features (e.g., undo, backspace, delete, moving cursor to insert words or letters and spell check)
· Use appropriate vocabulary ( bold, center, copy, cut, desktop, document, drag, dropdown, edit, file, font, format, highlight, insert, italic, left align, paste, right align, spell check, table, tools, underline, undo, view, window, word wrap, zoom, backspace, shift, close, menu, new, open, print, save, text, toolbar)
MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS
· Choose appropriate layout (title slide, bulleted list, bulleted list with clipart
· Create a presentation
· Insert text in appropriate textboxes
· Make presentation easily readable (e.g., background color and text)
· View slideshow
· Insert audio/video, clipart/ images
SPREADSHEET
· Format cells using different font, size, color, and style
· Select a cell, row, and column
· Create a basic chart or graph
· Use a spreadsheet template to enter data including titles, column labels, row labels
· Use appropriate vocabulary (cell, row, column, row heading, column heading, row label, column label, title) / GENERAL SKILLS
Web Resources
Beginning movie creation http://www.town4kids.com/town4kids/kids/digitalmedia/moviemaking/movie_main.htm
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Teaching Ideas
Use electronic graphic organizers to assist in idea development and/or to demonstrate content knowledge
Web Resources
Create a graphic map http://readwritethink.org/materials/graphicmap/
Create a timeline http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/timeline/
Create a plot diagram http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/plot-diagram/
Graphic organizer
http://www.bubbl.us/
Lesson Plans
Lesson using a graphic map http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=67
Lesson on creating a family timeline http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=870
Writing lesson http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=14
Graphing Plot and Character http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=869
WORD PROCESSING
Teaching Ideas
Use word processors throughout the writing process
Web Resources
Handout for menu bars in Word (PDF) http://www.lakelandgov.net/library/files/FEEC60E38267442E9C0D41CF6921A1D5.pdf
Microsoft Word – basic functions of Word http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line_word.htm
Microsoft Word Modules - Can be used by students and teachers. http://www.wcu.edu/ccenter_inf/CatOnline/MSWD/index.html
MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS
Web Resources
Menu bars in PowerPoint http://www.utexas.edu/its/training/handouts/UTOPIA_PowerpointGS/
Guidance in creating multimedia projects http://www.adobe.com/education/digkids/training/multimedia_projects_tutorial.html
Rubrics for multimedia projects http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/rubrics.shtml
Lesson Plans
Webquest for multimedia project creation and copyright guidelines http://www.hazelwood.k12.mo.us/~jdarnell/webq/
SPREADSHEETS
Teaching Ideas
Use spreadsheets to create and label graphs including a title, x and y-axis labels, and a key/legend
Use spreadsheets to solve problems by performing calculations using simple formulas (e.g., +, -, *, /)
As a class, use spreadsheets to explore patterns and make predictions
Handout on creating charts and graphs in Excel (PDF) http://www.sresd.k12.mi.us/tis/training/Charts%20and%20Graphs.pdf
Excel Resources http://www.sabine.k12.la.us/class/excel_resources.htm#Elementary%20School
Web Resources
Handout for menu bars in Excel (PDF) http://www.lakelandgov.net/library/files/85A02F9EB81B4CF084EECE7592F50674.pdf
Create a Graph
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/
Microsoft Excel Modules http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line_excel.htm
A variety of Excel resources http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/excel.htm
Lesson Plans
Spreadsheet Activity for teachers http://www.learnnc.org/lessons/DpiIntegrationStrategies52320020 / General Skills
Graphic Organizers
Word Processing
Multimedia Presentations
Spreadsheets
· Spreadsheet Vocabulary Quiz - http://library.thinkquest.org/J0110054/quiz/vocab_quizw.htm
Big Idea: Safety and Ethical/Social Issues
Students understand safe and ethical/social issues related to technology. Students practice and engage in safe, responsible and ethical use of technology. Students develop positive attitudes toward technology use that supports lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits and productivity.
Academic Expectations
2.17 Students interact effectively and work cooperatively with the many ethnic and cultural groups of our nation and world.
3.6 Students demonstrate the ability to make decisions based on ethical values.
4.3 Students individually demonstrate consistent, responsive and caring behavior.
4.4 Students demonstrate the ability to accept the rights and responsibilities for self and others.
4.5 Students demonstrate an understanding of, appreciation for, and sensitivity to a multi-cultural and world view.
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Teacher Technology Framework
Intermediate
Intermediate Technology Program of Studies – Support Document -- DRAFT 17 of 26
Teacher Technology Framework
Intermediate
Program of Studies: Understandings / Program of Studies:Skills and Concepts / Knowledge/Skills Sets
4th & 5th / Activities/Resources/Projects / Formative Assessments /
T-I-SESI-U-1
Students will understand that responsible and ethical use of technology is necessary to ensure safety. / T-I-SESI-S-S1
Students will explain the importance of safe Internet use (e.g., iSafe skills) / · Compare and contrast rules in the physical community (real world) and in cyber community (virtual world) to become a model digital citizen
· Discuss how a stranger can pretend to be a friend in cyberspace
· Identify and describe appropriate and inappropriate websites
· Identify and describe online situations that may make you feel uncomfortable
· Identify and discuss the need to make responsible and ethical choices when using personal information online / Teaching Ideas
Integrate these skills into your social studies curriculum.
Enlist your school counselor to help teach this skill.
Web Resources
NetSmartz
http://www.netsmartz.org/
iSAFE
http://www.isafe.org/
How to Recognize Grooming (Online Predators) http://www.connectsafely.org/articles--advice/safety-advice-articles/how-to-recogniize-grooming.html
Lesson Plans
Online Credibility-Video 5 http://kidzonline.com/TechTraining/video.asp?UnitQry=Utilizing%20the%20Internet
Netiquette: Making a Big Decision Treasure Hunt
http://www.webquest.org/questgarden/lessons/00773-050921082139/t-resources.htm
Cyberspace Country http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/45_19.asp
Safety with Cyberpals http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/45_02.asp
Private Information http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/45_01.asp
T-I-SESI-S-S2
Students will apply safe behavior when using technology / · Recognize, discuss and model responsible and safe behavior using online resources as a class/group/ individual
· Discuss and follow the five Safety Tips published by the FBI for protecting oneself online / Teaching Ideas
Integrate these skills into your social studies curriculum.
Enlist your school counselor to help teach this skill.
Web Resources
FBI Internet Safety Tips - http://www.fbi.gov/kids/k5th/safety2.htm
iSAFE
http://www.isafe.org/
NetSmartz
http://www.netsmartz.org/
Kid’s Rules for Online Safety http://www.safekids.com/kidsrules.htm
Lesson Plans
Do the Right Thing http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/45_09.asp
Safe Online Surfing (Scavenger Hunt) http://www.fbi-sos.org/hunt/hunt.cfm
T-I-SESI-S-EI2
Students will explore, investigate and practice the use of technology in an appropriate, safe and responsible manner / · Recognize and discuss the forms of digital communication (e.g. email, instant messaging (IM), online bulletin boards, blogs, social chat rooms)
· Compare and contrast appropriate versus inappropriate behavior related to digital communication to avoid the spread of malicious software (Spyware, spamming, flaming, virus infection)