Birdville Independent School District Elementary Technology Applications TEKS Scope and Sequence Skills Guide Fourth Grade

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1 Birdville Independent School District Elementary Technology Applications TEKS Scope and Sequence Skills Guide Fourth Grade Our Mission, Goals, and Objectives BISD Mission: At Birdville Independent School District, our mission is to provide our elementary students with the technology skills necessary for becoming productive citizens in an increasingly technological world. Subject area Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) will determine our purposeful use of the computer as a tool to enhance research, explore creativity, practice skills and communicate using text, sound and images. Students will learn how to gather, organize, and present information using the internet and educational software, as well as, universal tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Kidspiration, Inspiration, and KidPix. Students will also understand and apply the BISD Acceptable Use of the District s Electronic Communications System Policy located at the end of this document (click link to go to Acceptable Use Policy document). Technology application skills are a set of abilities which enables students to use electronic tools effectively and efficiently. Acquisition of these skills enables students to make informed decisions about technologies and their applications. BISD Goals: Enable students, teachers, and administrators of BISD to effectively integrate technology into the teaching and learning of the District. Enhance learning through the use of digital content, since digital content changes the learning process thus allowing for greater levels of inquiry, analysis, interest, collaboration, creativity, content production, and student achievement. Integrate digital content when appropriate into content areas, or disciplines, so as to meet individual student learning needs outlined in the Texas Birdville ISD Office of Instructional Technology 1

2 Essential Knowledge and Skills, the BISD Graduate Profile and the BISD Goals and Objectives. Ensure schools will have in the Campus Improvement Plan including a technology plan to integrate digital content and current hardware into teacher instruction and student learning. BISD Objectives: The Instructional Technology Services staff, in collaboration with content area specialists, will establish Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Literacy Guides for grades K-5. This project will address the need for all campus staff to have district guidelines that identify the technology skills that must be taught at each individual grade level as outlined in the State Technology TEKS. The TEKS for Grades K-5 are very broad; therefore, this project will specify the skills and mastery by grade level. The Literacy Guides will be posted on the Instructional Technology Services web site as well as referenced in the District s Curriculum Management System. Campus Staff will be made aware of the posting of the Technology Applications Literacy Guides and the District expectations for implementation by the Elementary Instructional Technology Team at campus Faculty and Grade Level meetings. The Elementary ITS Team will provide ongoing integration technology support for campus administration, faculty, and students. Technology TEKS Integrated Lessons will be posted on the Instructional Technology Website in a searchable database format. These lessons will be correlated to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills curriculum, the BISD Goals and Objectives, and the BISD Profile of a Graduate goals and objectives. The Elementary ITS Team will formally plan Technology integrated lessons and assemble appropriate student and teacher technology resources with and for K-5 grade level teams each six weeks period. These lessons and resources will support the BISD Scope and Sequence curriculum. Student and Teacher work will be evidence of implementation at each campus. Student electronic portfolios will be created and used to evaluate student achievement. Technology tools will be integrated into the classroom, not relegated to the lab setting only. Student products will exhibit an emphasis on productivity tools revealing inquiry, analysis, interest, collaboration, and creativity. Student products will indicate that students have been taught the elements of information retrieval, including the ability to discern between primary Birdville ISD Office of Instructional Technology 2

3 and secondary resources, the difference between fact and opinion, and the ethics of using technology responsibly. Distance Learning/Video Conferencing and the Internet will be used to engage students in higher order thinking and collaboration with others. Teacher learning will be conducted incorporating consistent professional development aligned to State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC), No Child Left Behind (NCLB), and the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology expectations for educators. Birdville ISD Office of Instructional Technology 3

4 Birdville Independent School District Grades 3-5 Technology Applications TEKS Literacy Guide Upon Completion of Grade 5: Students are expected to: Utilize input and output devices at a mastery level. Have the ability to discuss the use of technology as related to daily activities. Have the ability to discuss issues related to responsible use of technology and describe the consequences for improper use. Use productivity tools to support personal productivity and facilitate learning within the curriculum. Use technology tools to create products for publication and display. Have the ability to access information remotely and communicate with others to support independent learning. Use technology resources for problem solving and extended learning activities. Have the ability to select the appropriate productivity tools to express and idea or complete an electronic project. Have the ability to determine usefulness of a technology resource as related to individual learning. Have the ability to evaluate the accuracy, relevance and appropriateness of an electronic resource. Have the ability to access a variety of media types to be used as resources to facilitate individualized learning. Birdville ISD Office of Instructional Technology 4

5 Technology Applications TEKS Scope and Sequence Grade 3 Grade 5 I=Introduced A=Applied M=Mastery Performance Descriptor (1) Foundations: The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software programs, and their connections. The student is expected to: A) Uses technology terminology appropriate to task and grade level B) Save and delete files, uses menu options and commands, and work with more than one software application; (C) identify and describe the characteristics of digital input, processing, and output (D) Delineate and make necessary adjustments regarding compatibility issues including, but not limited to, digital file formats and cross platform connectivity E) Access remote equipment on a network such as a printer or other peripherals. I/A I/A I/A I I M I A A I A M 2) Foundations: The student uses data input skills appropriate to the task. The student is expected to: (A) Use a variety of input devices such as mouse, keyboard, disk drive, modem, voice/sound recorder, scanner, digital video, CD-ROM, digital camera or touch Birdville ISD Office of Instructional Technology 5

6 screen (B) Use proper keyboarding techniques such as correct hand and body positions and smooth and rhythmic keystroke patterns as grade-level appropriate C) Demonstrate touch keyboarding techniques for operating the alphabetic, numeric, punctuation, and symbol keys as grade-level appropriate (D) Produce documents at the keyboard, proofread, and correct errors (E) Use language skills including capitalization, punctuation, spelling, word division, and use of numbers and symbols as grade-level appropriate (F) Demonstrate an appropriate speed on short timed exercises depending upon the grade level and hours of instruction. I A M 3) Foundations. The student complies with the laws and examines the issues regarding the use of technology in society. The student is expected to: A) Follow acceptable use policies when using computers. (B) Model respect of intellectual property by not illegally copying software or another individual's electronic work. (4) Information acquisition. The student uses a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources, with appropriate supervision. The student is expected to: A) Apply appropriate electronic search strategies in the acquisition of information including keyword and Boolean search strategies; (B) Select appropriate strategies to navigate and access information on local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs), including the Internet and intranet, for research and resource sharing. I A A 5) Information acquisition. The student acquires electronic information in a variety of formats, with appropriate supervision. The student is expected to: (A) Acquire information including text, audio, video, and graphics (B) Use on-line help and documentation Birdville ISD Office of Instructional Technology 6

7 (6) Information acquisition. The student evaluates the acquired electronic information. The student is expected to: (A) Apply critical analysis to resolve information conflicts I A A and validate information; (B) Determine the success of strategies used to acquire electronic Information; (C) Determine the usefulness and appropriateness of digital information. (7) Solving problems. The student uses appropriate computer-based productivity tools to create and modify solutions to problems. The student is expected to: (A) Use software programs with audio, video, and graphics to enhance learning experiences (B) Use appropriate software to express ideas and solve problems including the use of word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, simulations, and multimedia; (C) Use a variety of data types including text, graphics, digital audio, and video I A A (8) Solving problems. The student uses research skills and electronic communication, with appropriate supervision, to create new knowledge. The student is expected to: (A) Use communication tools to participate in group projects (B) Use interactive technology environments, such as simulations, electronic science or mathematics laboratories, virtual museum field trips, or on-line interactive lessons, to manipulate information (C) Participate with electronic communities as a learner, initiator, contributor, or mentor I A A (9) Solving problems. The student uses technology applications to facilitate evaluation of work, both process and product. The student is expected to: (A) Use software features, such as on-line help, to evaluate work progress; (B) Use software features, such as slide show previews, to evaluate final product. (10) Communication. The student formats digital information for appropriate and effective communication. The student is expected to: (A) Use font attributes, color, white space, and graphics to Birdville ISD Office of Instructional Technology 7

8 ensure that products are appropriate for the defined audience; (B) Use font attributes, color, white space, and graphics to ensure that products are appropriate for the communication media including multimedia screen displays, Internet documents, and printed materials. (c ) Use appropriate applications including, but not limited to, spreadsheets and databases to develop charts and graphs by suing data from various sources. I A A (11) Communication. The student delivers the product electronically in a variety of media, with appropriate supervision. The student is expected to: (A) Publish information in a variety of media including, but not limited to, printed copy, monitor display, Internet documents, and video (B) Use presentation software to communicate with specific audiences. (12) Communication. The student uses technology applications to facilitate evaluation of communication, both process and product. The student is expected to: (A) Select representative products to be collected and stored in an electronic evaluation tool; (B) Evaluate the product for relevance to the assignment or task. (C) Create technology assessment tools to monitor progress of project such as a checklist, timeless, or rubrics I A M Birdville ISD Office of Instructional Technology 8

9 *Shading indicates new skills for this grade level. Elementary Technology Applications TEKS Literacy Guide Grade Four Vocabulary: Learn grade level appropriate technology terminology. 1A New: Title bar Input Output Graphic Presentation Multimedia File extension Netiquette Field Modem Virus Searching Download Navigate Review: Format Style Program/application File/document Scanner Digital format Taskbar Hyperlink Search engine Spreadsheet Database Skills/Foundations: Use My Computer to navigate to available drives. 2C Open and close programs using method of choice. 1B Mastery Check Birdville ISD Office of Instructional Technology 9

10 Use mouse to perform single-click, double-click, and click and drag functions with the left and right mouse buttons. 2A Use the mouse to scroll up or down within a window by clicking and dragging the scroll bar or clicking the up or down arrows. 2A Minimize, maximize, and restore windows as needed. 2A Open CD-ROM tray, insert CD, close CD-ROM tray, and access files/programs on CD. 2A Understand and properly use Save and Save As appropriately. Save As- Allows the destination, file name, and file type to be chosen. Save- Saves files using existing location, file name, and file type. 1B Use the Undo feature in Microsoft Office applications to recover previous work (i.e. recover typed words, unpaste, unformat, etc.). 2D Take pictures using a digital camera and upload them to a computer or network folder. 2A, 1E Print documents. 1E Use the scanner to digitize images and use them within an application. 2A, 7C Use the laptops within the wireless lab (COWS) applying skills learned to use the touchpad as a mouse. 2A Navigate through appropriate programs. 2A Use Copy, Cut, and Paste functions to edit documents. 2D, 7B, 7C Use the Help menu to type in a keyword and/or look at the available list of topics. 9A Use the Print Preview, Slideshow/View Show, and Slide Sorter View features available in programs to view files for proper format prior to printing. 9B Use two or more software applications at the same time by tiling the windows vertically or horizontally. 1B Use the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys to unfreeze the computer. 1B Right click on files, folders, icons, and within applications to access menu options. 2A Delete files within personal network folder by right-clicking the file icon and choosing delete. 2A Networking: Log on to the BISD network using personal username by the end of the first six weeks. 1E Log off network. 1E Create, name, and save files to personal directory on the network. 1B Access files from network folders. 1D, 1E Print to a networked printer using the printer icon or selecting Birdville ISD Office of Instructional Technology 10

11 Print from the File menu. 1E Select and print to the appropriate networked printer. 1E Save and Copy files from the network folder by copying (by clicking and dragging the icon) or using the Save As feature within the program. 1B Acceptable Use: Knows not to use other s work. 3B Knows it is inappropriate to access another individual s file. 3B Knows it is not appropriate to copy/load software for which you do not have a license. 3B Student will demonstrate an understanding of the rules when accessing BISD computers. 3A Teachers will reinforce the rules included in the BISD Acceptable Use Policy and model appropriate use of the computer. 3A Information Acquisition: Acquire information that is in the form of text, graphics, audio, and video and save information for use in student projects consistent with copyright issues, with teacher assistance, as needed. 5A, 4A, 4B Analyze the content ( Is it what I need? ) and validate the quality ( Is the information accurate? ) of information obtained from the Internet. 6A, 6B, 6C Problem Solving: Use software to express ideas and solve problems. This can include, but is not limited to text, graphics, charts, and visual organizers, multimedia, and spreadsheets. 7A, 7B, 7C, 10C Use communication tools to acquire and share information and solve problems (e.g. distance learning, discussion groups, Blogs, ). 8A, 8B, 8C Software Applications: Word Processing (Microsoft Word): Birdville ISD Office of Instructional Technology 11

12 Create a new document or open an existing one on the network folder. 2D, 2E Enter text. 2C, 2D Change font size, type, style (bold, italicize, underline), and color of font. 10A, 10B Use Alignment tools to format text (left, right, center, justify). 10A, 10B Format text by using Bullets and Numbering. 10A, 10B Use the Spelling and Grammar and Thesaurus features to edit documents. 2D, 9A Understand AutoCorrect feature for spelling and grammar (Red underline-misspelling, green underline-grammar). Correct these by right-clicking on the underlined word(s) and selecting the appropriate option. 2D, 9A Use the Backspace and Delete key to delete text. 2D Use the Shift key to make capital letters and access punctuation marks. 2C, 2D Insert pictures from Clipart Gallery and from File (e.g. My Pictures, network folder, digital camera, scanner, or other source). 2A, 10A Move and resize clipart and or images by right-clicking on the image, selecting Format Picture, clicking the Layout tab, and choosing the appropriate Wrapping Style or using the Picture Toolbar. 7A, 10A Adjust margins, page orientation, and vertical alignment using Page Setup under the File menu. 2D Insert Headers and Footers using the View menu. 2D Multimedia (PowerPoint): Create a new presentation or open an existing presentation on the network folder. 7A, 7B, 1E Use a teacher-created template to complete an activity. 7A, 7B Add text to slides. 11A, 11B Insert multiple New Slides. 7A, 7B Change font size, type, style (bold, italicize, underline), and color. 10A, 10B Use Alignment tools to format text (left, right, center, justify). 10A, 10B Format text by using Bullets and Numbering. 10A, 10B Use the Spelling and Grammar and Thesaurus features to edit documents. 2D, 9A Insert pictures from Clipart Gallery and from File (digital camera, scanner, or other source). 2A, 10A Change backgrounds by selecting Format from the menu bar and Birdville ISD Office of Instructional Technology 12

13 choosing Background. 10A, 10B Use the Slide Sorter view to organize (change sequence) and edit presentation. 9A, 9B Remove individual slides in the Slide Sorter view by right-clicking and choosing Delete. 2A, 9B Spreadsheet (Excel): Open and existing spreadsheet on the network folder. 1E, 10C Enter data in an existing template to complete an activity (e.g. have a spreadsheet set up so that students can enter data into the spreadsheet and a graph/chart will automatically be created with the results). 7B, 7C Identify and locate cells, rows, and columns. 7B, 7C Create a spreadsheet by entering text, and values (numeric) and simple formulas. 7B 10C Use Chart Wizard to create charts/graphs as grade level and task appropriate to express ideas and solve problems. 7B, 10C Format cells by changing column width and row height. 10A, 10B Change the font size, type, style (bold, italicize, underline), and color. 10A, 10B Use the Spelling and Grammar feature to edit spreadsheets. 2D, 9A Desktop Publishing (Publisher): Use a teacher-created template to complete an activity. 1E, 7A, 7C Select a document type and use the Publisher Wizard to choose a design, color scheme, and layout. 7B, 9A, 10A Click in the text boxes and replace text. 2D Use the Spelling Check features to edit documents. 9A Insert pictures from Clipart Gallery and from File (digital camera, scanner, or other source). 2A, 10A Right-click on images, choose Change Picture, Picture, and Clipart to replace existing picture with another selection. 10A Paint (KidPix): Use skills mastered at previous grade levels to complete products that are task appropriate, express ideas, and solve problems. 7A Graphic Organizer (Kidspiration/Inspiration): Birdville ISD Office of Instructional Technology 13

14 Open a Kidspiration/Inspiration template or a teacher-created template to complete an activity. 7A, 11A Insert symbols or pictures into a diagram. 7C Insert text. 7C Change the font size, type, style (bold, italicize, underline), and color. 10A, 10B Use the link tool to connect objects within a diagram. 7A Compile notes and ideas into outlines using the outline view and diagram view (Inspiration). 7A, 7C Use the Spell Check icon to edit diagrams. 9A Use the Rapid Fire tool (Inspiration) to input ideas into a diagram. 7A, 7B, 7C Transfer completed diagram to Microsoft Word (Inspiration). 7A, 7C Internet Browser (Internet Explorer): Click on a link to view a web site. 5A Use the Back, Forward, and Home buttons to navigate. 5A, 5B Conduct simple keyword searches using a grade-level appropriate/kid friendly search engines, such as Yahooligans. 4A, 4B, 5A Gather information from websites found from search results. 5A, 5B Evaluate the effectiveness of search strategies. 6A, 6B Determine whether web sites provide useful and appropriate information. 6C Use the acquired information in the creation of products. 11A Use the web to tour virtual environments, remote locations, and/or explore on line interactive lessons. 8B Recognize and identify sources of URL suffixes including, but not limited to,.org.com,.edu,.gov, and.net. 6A Communication: Display work for a variety of audiences in a variety of forms (print, monitor, projector, and video). 10B Use desktop publishing techniques to create effective documents and presentations (make good choices with regard to font, white space, and contrast for readability). 10A Proofread products and make improvements. 2D, 2E Create charts/graphs using spreadsheets /databases and extract information from them. 10C Birdville ISD Office of Instructional Technology 14

15 Use tools such as checklists, timelines, and rubrics to evaluate products and determine relevancy to task and specific lesson objectives. 12B Select representative products to be collected and stored in an electronic portfolio with teacher assistance. 12A Evaluate products created for relevance to the assignment or task. 12A Birdville ISD Office of Instructional Technology 15

16 4th Grade Technology Terminology Title Bar Input The top portion of a computer window that gives the name of the application and the file name or the name of the Internet Web site being displayed. To enter data or a program into a computer. Output Graphic The information produced by a program or process from a specific input. Presentation A graphic display generated by a computer or an imaging device. Multimedia A show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view; a visual representation of something. File Extension Of or relating to an application that can combine text, graphics, full-motion video, and sound into an integrated package. The portion of a filename (a period followed by one to three letters) which indicates the kind of Birdville ISD Office of Instructional Technology 16

17 Netiquette data stored in the file. Field Modem Etiquette practiced or advocated in electronic communication over a computer network. A defined area such as adjacent columns on spreadsheet, used to record a type of information consistently. Virus Electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line. This device transmits digital data over telephone wires by converting the data into an audio signal to send it, and converting an audio signal into data to receive it. A software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer. Birdville ISD Office of Instructional Technology 17

18 Searching Download By using a search tool or search engine, you search a database, files, or a collection of sites of the entire World Wide Web. A search engine tool, such as Google, provides you with links to other pages. You click on these links to retrieve documents, images, sound, and more from individual servers around the world. Navigate To transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location. The act of moving through a webpage, website, or the World Wide Web. Birdville ISD Office of Instructional Technology 18

19 Student and Parent Agreement for the Acceptable Use of the District s Electronic Communications System Students may be given access to the District's electronic communications system for educational purposes. The electronic communications system is defined as the District s network, servers, computer workstations, peripherals, applications, databases, online resources, Internet access, , and any other technology designated for use by students. With this educational opportunity comes responsibility. It is important that students read (or have read to them age-appropriate sections) and parents read the Birdville ISD Administrative Regulation for Acceptable Use and then ask any questions if needed. Inappropriate system use of the District s electronic communications system use will result in the consequences below, including loss of the privilege to use this educational tool. Please note that Internet access is part of the District s electronic communications systems. The Internet is a network of many types of communication and information networks. It is possible that students may run across areas of adult content or material students (or their parents) might find objectionable. While the District uses filtering technology and protection measures to restrict access to such material, it is not possible to absolutely prevent such access. It will be each student s responsibility to follow the rules for appropriate and acceptable use. SOME RULES FOR APPROPRIATE USE Students must only open, view, modify, and delete their own computer files, unless they have specific permission from a teacher or staff member to do otherwise. Internet use at school must be directly related to school assignments and projects. Students may be assigned an individual account and must use only those accounts and passwords that they have been granted permission by the District to use. All account activity should be for educational purposes only. Birdville ISD Office of Instructional Technology 19

20 Students are responsible at all times for their use of the District s electronic communications system and must assume personal responsibility to behave ethically and responsibly, even when technology provides them the freedom to do otherwise. INAPPROPRIATE USES Using the District s electronic communications system for illegal purposes. Disabling or attempting to disable any system monitoring or filtering or security measures. Sharing your user name and password with others, borrowing someone else s user name, password, or account access. Purposefully opening, viewing, using, or deleting files belonging to another system user without permission. Electronically posting personal information about yourself or others (i.e., addresses, phone numbers, and pictures). Downloading or plagiarizing copyrighted information without permission from the copyright holder. Intentionally introducing a virus or other malicious programs onto the District s system. Electronically posting messages or accessing materials that are abusive, obscene, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another's reputation, or illegal. Wasting or abusing school resources through unauthorized system use. Gaining unauthorized access to restricted information or network resources. CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE USE Suspension of access to the District s electronic communications system; Revocation of the District s electronic communications system account(s); and/or Other appropriate disciplinary or legal action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. Birdville ISD Office of Instructional Technology 20