<< Back to Curriculum | Computer/Technology Skills Grade 6

Instructors: Jennifer Schwarzbach
Term Length: 9 Weeks

Focus Areas:

Development of proper keyboarding techniques
Development of a word processing document using learned keyboard techniques
Selection and usage a variety of technology tools
Use of search strategies
Responsible and safe use of online resources
Evaluation of resources and information for accuracy and usefulness
Awareness of Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines

Competency Goal 1: The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.

Objectives:

1.01. Use knowledge of database terms/concepts and functions to find information in prepared content area databases and describe strategies used.

1.02. Cite sources of information from content area databases used in assignments.

1.03. Identify, discuss and use software menu/tool bar terms/concepts (e.g., import, portrait, landscape, copy and paste between two documents) to describe assignments/projects.

1.04. Use proper keyboarding techniques to improve accuracy, speed, and general efficiency in computer operation.

1.05. Select and use software menu/tool bar features to edit/revise and change existing documents/projects/assignments.

1.06. Model and explain the importance of ethical, responsible, and safe behavior when using networked digital information (e.g., Internet, mobile phone, wireless, LANs).

1.07. Select, discuss and evaluate digital resources and information for content, accuracy, usefulness and cite sources.

Competency Goal 2: The learner will understand important issues of a technology-based society and will exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computer and other technologies.

Objectives:

2.01. Recognize, discuss and use appropriate behavior related to computers, networks, digital information (e.g., security, privacy, passwords, personal information), and identify possible consequences of unethical behavior.

2.02. Recognize and discuss how Copyright Laws protect ownership of intellectual property and discuss consequences of misuse.

2.03. Recognize and discuss methods used to protect computers, networks, and information from viruses, vandalism and intrusion.

2.04. Recognize and explain the advantages and disadvantages of using word processing to create content area projects/products.

2.05. Demonstrate appropriate use of copyrighted materials in word processing documents used for content projects/assignments.

2.06. Recognize and explain the advantages and disadvantages of using multimedia to develop content area projects/products.

2.07. Demonstrate knowledge of Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines by explaining selection and use of resources in content projects/assignments.

Assessment:
Students will be graded using a point system for determining grades. Each assignment, project, test or homework will be worth a certain number of points toward student’s grade. Differing assignments may be worth a differing number of points. Cumulative grade will be determined measuring the total points earned divided by the total points possible.

Grading scale is as follows:

90-100	A
80-89	B
70-79	C
60-69	D
0-59	F

Make-up work:
It is the responsibility of the student to ask for make-up work after an absence. In accordance with the Student Handbook, the student will have the same number of days to ask for and complete the make-up assignment(s) as the length of the absence. If a student is absent for one day, he must ask for make-up work the next day, and it must be turned in the following day. As most work in Technology class will be performed on software on school computers, it is important that each student attend class regularly to avoid an issue with computers being unavailable for make-up work completion.

Late work:
In accordance with the Student Handbook, late work may be turned in one day late with a 30% reduction in grade. Late work turned two or more days later will be worth zero credit.

Behavior Expectations:

Students must arrive at class on time.
Students must arrive with necessary class supplies including a pencil, paper and binder with class divider
Unless otherwise instructed, students should obtain their class computer, log in and be prepared for class activity upon entering the classroom
Students must be respectful with each other and teacher at all times