MS 223 Technology Standards

MS 223 Technology Standards

I. Office Skills

A. Word Processing

1. Understand the purpose and parts of a Word Processor.

a. Understand the difference between a program and a document
b. Explain the purpose of each Word drop-down menu (File, Edit, View, Insert, Format, Tools, Table, Window, Help)

2. Know the basic functions of a Word Processor, including:

a. Save

b. Open

c. Edit > Undo

d. Format Paragraph Spacing

e. Spell Check

f. Grammar Check

g. Alignment

h. Bullets and Numbering

i. Insert Clip Art

j. Word Art

k. Help

l. Page Setup

m. Print

3. Students will improve their typing speed and acquire these typing skills:

a. Use the Tab key to indent,
b. Use the enter key only for a new paragraph
c. Use the backspace and delete keys properly
d. Use the Insert key
e. Use Caps Lock and Shift
f. Use the keyboard shortcuts, Ctrl+Z, Ctrl+Y, Ctrl+B, Ctrl+U, Ctrl+I, Ctrl+C, Ctrl+X, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+O, Ctrl+S

B. Spreadsheets:

1.  Students will be able to enter / format data in a spreadsheet.

2.  Students will be able to use spreadsheet formulas.

3.  Students will be able to create custom formulas.

4.  Students will be able to create charts and graphs

5.  Students will be able to create charts and graphs with multiple data sources.

6.  Students will be able to export charts and graphs into documents and presentations.

C. Slideshows:

1.  Students will know the basic functions of a slideshow program

a. Open

b. Save

c. Navigate Slide Sorter

d. Add New Slide

e. Delete Unwanted Slide

f. Choose Slide Layout/Design

g. Change Slide Background

h. Custom Animate Slide Elements

i. Insert Slide Transitions

j. Insert/Edit Text

k. Insert AutoShape

l. Insert/Edit Bullets

m. View Slide Show

2.  Students will understand and change the format of a presentation

3.  Students will be able to manipulate foreground and background objects.

4.  Students will be able to animate objects.

5.  Students will create animated diagrams.

6.  Students will be able to use hypertext buttons and objects.

7.  Students will be able to record and insert sound objects.

8.  Students will be able to use the rehearse function.

II. Internet Literacy

A. Internet Research

1.  Students will be able to use search engines.

2.  Students will be able to use quotes and information from internet sources and web pages responsibly.

3.  Students will be able to judge the validity of a website’s content.

4.  Students will be able to use MLA citation.

5.  Students will be able to take notes.

6.  Students will be able to search online research journals.

7.  Students will be able to put research into their own words.

B.  Net 2.0 (Blogs & Podcasts)

1. Students will be able to explain the purpose and use of blogs, podcasts, and RSS feeds.

2. Students will be able to create, edit, and comment on a blog post.

3. Students will be able to create an audio podcast.

4. Students will be able to publish their podcast on the web.

5. Students will be able to subscribe to web content with RSS feeds.

III. Content Knowledge:

A.  Hardware

1. Identify parts of computer

2. Use of USB thumb drive

3. Use of Digital Camera

B.  File Management

1. File Types

2. Folder Hierarchy

3. Moving, Deleting, Renaming files

C.  Communication Technology

1.  Students will learn the history of the internet.

2.  Students will learn the history of cell phones.

3.  Students will learn how information travels over the internet.

4.  Students will learn how a call is connected using cell phones and towers.

5.  Students will learn the impact of these 2 types of communication on society.

6.  Students will learn to shop for internet and cell phone service, and make informed choices.

7.  Students will learn basic internet connection trouble-shooting.

B. Economics:

1.  Students will learn the law of supply and demand.

2.  Students will be able to create and balance a budget.

3.  Students will learn the difference between profit, loss, and gross income.

IV. Graphic Design

A. Paint

1.  Basic Paint Functions

a. Open

b.Save

c. Toolbox

d.Color Palette

e. Text Toolbar

f. Help

g.Print

2.  Students will be able to use shader and zoom functions.

3.  Students will be able to use image rotation and resize.

4.  Students will be able to save using different file formats.

B. Publisher

1.  Students will be able to create a cover page and a table of contents for a magazine.

2.  Students will be able to use shader and zoom functions.

3.  Students will be able to create an idea web.

4.  Students will be able to format a picture using brightness and contrast.

5.  Students will be able to customize the format of publisher documents.

6.  Students will be able to Add, Remove, and customize toolbars.

V. Digital Production

A.  Digital Music Studio:

1.  Students will learn basic music vocabulary.

2.  Students will be able to create and use loops.

3.  Students will be able to sample from other songs.

4.  Students will be able to format audio files.

5.  Students will learn to create songs based on typical song structure.

6.  Students will be able to add bridges and breakdowns to their music.

7.  Students will create at least 3 distinct, finished songs.

B. Music Publishing:

1.  Students will be able to rip and sample songs from a CD.

2.  Students will be able to format and burn music CD’s.

C. Digital Movie Production

1. Students will be able to record video data.

2. Students will be able to transfer video data to the computer.

3. Students will be able to edit video content using software.

4. Students will be able to add titles, subtitles, and credits to video.

VI. Life Skills

A. Time Management & Organization

1.  Students will be able to prioritize the tasks for a long term project.

2.  Students will be able to create an outline of a nonfiction informational article.

3.  Students will be able to critique and take ideas from other students’ work.

4.  Students will be able to budget their remaining time on a project.

B.  Public Speaking

1.  Students will be able to deliver an oral presentation.

2.  Students will be able to use note cards during a presentation.

3.  Students will be able to speak slowly and clearly.

4.  Students will be able to use appropriate body language in front of an audience.

C.  Careers

1. Self awareness

2. Career Management

3. Education planning