Unit 1

Basic Operations and Concepts

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

402.01 Demonstrate a sound understanding of the basic nature and operation of technology systems.

Standard Reference
1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Use developmentally appropriate and accurate technology terminology.

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02

Explore the appropriate technology device to complete a task.

407.23, 407.32, 407.34, 407.30

TO

03

Use keyboards and other common input and output devices (including adaptive devices when necessary) efficiently and effectively.

407.06, 407.14

TO

04

Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide.

412.00

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Instructional Objective

402.02 Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology.

Standard Reference
1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Demonstrate increasingly sophisticated operation of technology components.

407.04, 407.07, 413.02, 408.46, 408.47, 413.13

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02

Acquire and apply strategies for identifying and solving routine software and hardware problems that occur in everyday use.

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Unit 2

Social, Ethical and Human Issues

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

402.03 Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

Standard Reference
2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and related advantages and disadvantages.

407.44, 413.40, 413.33, 413.41, 412.00

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02

Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and information and describe personal consequences of inappropriate use.

407.56, 413.01, 412.00

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Instructional Objective

402.04 Practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

Standard Reference
2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Practice responsible use of technology devices and software.

407.56

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02

Demonstrate respect for others while using technology.

407.56

TO

03

Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using technology and information.

413.01

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04

Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and information and describe personal consequences of inappropriate use.

412.00, 413.41, 413.40

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Unit 3

Technology Productivity Tools

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

402.05 Use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Standard Reference
3

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Use formatting capabilities of technology for communicating and illustrating.

407.38, 407.40, 413.09, 413.17, 413.25

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02

Use a variety of technology tools for data collection and analysis.

407.13, 407.26, 413.25

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03

Publish and present information using technology tools.

407.23, 407.37, 407.38, 407.41.1, 407.41.2, 413.14, 413.09, 413.10, 413.12, 413.13, 413.27

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04

Use technology tools to support system analysis and modeling.

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05

Use general-purpose productivity tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, remediate skill deficits, and facilitate learning throughout the curriculum (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, database, electronic reference tools, internet, etc.).

407.34, 407.35, 407.41.4, 407.42, 407.43, 412.02, 413.33, 413.34, 413.32, 408.05, 408.08, 408.18, 408.42, 408.46, 408.47, 408.48, 408.52

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Unit 4

Technology Communication Tools

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

402.06 Use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

Standard Reference
4

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Use telecommunications efficiently and effectively to access remote information and communicate with others in support of facilitated and independent learning.

407.40, 407.57, 413.19, 413.24, 413.44, 413.45

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02

Use technology tools for individual and collaborative writing, communication and publishing activities to create curricular related products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.

407.14, 407.13, 407.32, 407.41.2, 407.41.3, 407.42, 407.43

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03

Collaboratively use telecommunications and online resources.

407.30, 413.10

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Unit 5

Technology Research Tools

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

402.07 Use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Standard Reference
5

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Locate information from electronic resources.

407.26, 407.33

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02

Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources.

407.60, 407.44, 407.26

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03

Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities.

412.03, 408.01, 408.13, 408.14, 408.39, 408.01

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04

Determine which technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems.

407.44

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05

Perform simple searches and evaluate acquired information for validity and usefulness.

407.28, 470.57, 407.60, 407.62

TO, TMA

06

Develop multimedia presentation with sources cited.

407.56

TO, TMA