Autobiography
Description:
Using Microsoft Word, create a 1.5-2 page (5-6 paragraph) story, describing yourself.
Educational Technology Standards and Expectations:
Basic Operations and Concepts
1. Use proper keyboarding poster, finger position, and touch typing techniques to improve accuracy, speed, and general efficiency in operating acomputer.
13. Proofread and edit writing using appropriate resources and grade levelappropriate checklists both individually and in groups.
Technology Productivity Tools
1. Apply common software features to enhance communication and tosupport creativity
Curriculum Standards and Benchmarks:
Strand: Basic Operations and Concepts
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicator 1)
Focus Question: Can the student apply strategies for problem solving thatoccur during everyday use?
Benchmark: Apply Strategies for identifying and solving routine hardwareand software problems that occur during everyday use
Strand: Productivity and Research Tools
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicator(s) 4, 5, and 8)
Focus Question: Can the student use different applications to supportlearning?
Benchmark: Use content specific tools, software, and simulations to support learning and research
Movie Reviews
Description:
Using Microsoft PowerPoint, create seven movie reviews, as if you were a movie critic.
Educational Technology Standards and Expectations:
Basic Operations and Concepts
1. Use proper keyboarding poster, finger position, and touch typing techniques to improve accuracy, speed, and general efficiency in operating acomputer.
13. Proofread and edit writing using appropriate resources and grade levelappropriate checklists both individually and in groups.
Social, Ethical, and Human Issues
3. Discuss issues related to acceptable and responsible use of technology
Technology Productivity Tools
1. Apply common software features to enhance communication and tosupport creativity
2. Use a variety of technology resources, including the Internet, to increaselearning and productivity.
Technology Research Tools
1. Use a variety of Web search engines to locate information
Curriculum Standards and Benchmarks:
Strand: Basic Operations and Concepts
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicator 1)
Focus Question: Can the student apply strategies for problem solving thatoccur during everyday use?
Benchmark: Apply Strategies for identifying and solving routine hardwareand software problems that occur during everyday use
Strand: Ethical and Legal Issues
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicator 3)
Focus Question: Can the student exhibit ethical and legal behaviors whenusing information
Benchmark: Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using informationand technology, and discuss consequences of misuse.
Strand: Productivity and Research Tools
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicator(s) 4, 5, and 8)
Focus Question: Can the student use different applications to supportlearning?
Benchmark: Use content specific tools, software, and simulations to supportlearning and research
Create Your Own Business
Description:
Using Microsoft Publisher, create your own business. Your business must have logo (that you will need to design), business card, business letter head, as well as a brochure. Your logo must appear on each of the previously mentioned components.
Educational Technology Standards and Expectations:
Basic Operations and Concepts
1. Use proper keyboarding poster, finger position, and touch typing techniques to improve accuracy, speed, and general efficiency in operating acomputer.
13. Proofread and edit writing using appropriate resources and grade levelappropriate checklists both individually and in groups.
Social, Ethical, and Human Issues
3. Discuss issues related to acceptable and responsible use of technology
Technology Productivity Tools
1. Apply common software features to enhance communication and tosupport creativity
2. Use a variety of technology resources, including the Internet, to increaselearning and productivity.
4. Use available utilities for editing pictures, images or charts
Technology Research Tools
1. Use a variety of Web search engines to locate information
Curriculum Standards and Benchmarks:
Strand: Basic Operations and Concepts
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicator 1)
Focus Question: Can the student apply strategies for problem solving thatoccur during everyday use?
Benchmark: Apply Strategies for identifying and solving routine hardwareand software problems that occur during everyday use.
Strand: Social, Ethical and Human Issues
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicator 2)
Focus Question: Can the student understand how changes in technology impact our society?
Benchmark: Demonstrate knowledge of current changes in information technologies and the effect those changes have on the workplace and society.
Strand: Ethical and Legal Issues
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicator 3)
Focus Question: Can the student exhibit ethical and legal behaviors whenusing information
Benchmark: Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using informationand technology, and discuss consequences of misuse.
Strand: Productivity and Research Tools
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicator(s) 4, 5, and 8)
Focus Question: Can the student use different applications to supportlearning?
Benchmark(s):
Use content specific tools, software, and simulations to supportlearning and research.
Apply productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum.
Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems.
Strand: Problem-solving and Decision-making Tools
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicators 7 and 9)
Focus Question: Can the student choose the appropriate tools to solve a problem?
Benchmark: Demonstrate an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity, and of practical, applications to learning and problem solving.
Newspaper
Description:
Create a school newspaper with 5-7 stories. Make sure to include graphics as well as a games page (ex. wordsearch, connect the dots, tic-tac-toe).
Educational Technology Standards and Expectations:
Basic Operations and Concepts
1. Use proper keyboarding poster, finger position, and touch typing techniques to improve accuracy, speed, and general efficiency in operating acomputer.
13. Proofread and edit writing using appropriate resources and grade level appropriate checklists both individually and in groups.
Social, Ethical, and Human Issues
3. Discuss issues related to acceptable and responsible use of technology
9. Identify uses of technology to support communication with peers, family, or school personnel.
Technology Productivity Tools
1. Apply common software features to enhance communication and tosupport creativity
2. Use a variety of technology resources, including the Internet, to increaselearning and productivity.
3. Explore basic applications that promote creativity
4. Use available utilities for editing pictures, images or charts
Technology Research Tools
1. Use a variety of Web search engines to locate information
Curriculum Standards and Benchmarks:
Strand: Basic Operations and Concepts
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicator 1)
Focus Question: Can the student apply strategies for problem solving thatoccur during everyday use?
Benchmark: Apply Strategies for identifying and solving routine hardwareand software problems that occur during everyday use.
Strand: Social, Ethical and Human Issues
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicator 2)
Focus Question: Can the student understand how changes in technology impact our society?
Benchmark: Demonstrate knowledge of current changes in information technologies and the effect those changes have on the workplace and society.
Strand: Ethical and Legal Issues
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicator 3)
Focus Question: Can the student exhibit ethical and legal behaviors whenusing information
Benchmark: Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using informationand technology, and discuss consequences of misuse.
Strand: Productivity and Research Tools
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicator(s) 4, 5, and 8)
Focus Question: Can the student use different applications to supportlearning?
Benchmark(s):
Use content specific tools, software, and simulations to supportlearning and research.
Apply productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum.
Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems.
Strand: Problem-solving and Decision-making Tools
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicators 7 and 9)
Focus Question: Can the student choose the appropriate tools to solve a problem?
Benchmark: Demonstrate an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity, and of practical, applications to learning and problem solving.
Photoshop Assignment(s)
Description:
Using Microsoft Photoshop, students will edit various photographs using a variety of tools and features
Educational Technology Standards and Expectations:
Basic Operations and Concepts
4. Understand that new technology tools can be developed to do what could not be done without the use of technology
5. Describe strategies for identifying and preventing routine hardware and software problems that may occur during everyday technology use
Social, Ethical, and Human Issues
3. Discuss issues related to acceptable and responsible use of technology
4. Describe possible consequences and costs related to unethical use of information and communication technologies
Technology Productivity Tools
1. Apply common software features to enhance communication and to support creativity
2. Use a variety of technology resources, including the Internet, to increase learning and productivity.
4. Use available utilities for editing pictures, images or charts
Curriculum Standards and Benchmarks:
Strand: Basic Operations and Concepts
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicator 1)
Focus Question: Can the student apply strategies for problem solving thatoccur during everyday use?
Benchmark: Apply Strategies for identifying and solving routine hardwareand software problems that occur during everyday use.
Strand: Social, Ethical and Human Issues
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicator 2)
Focus Question: Can the student understand how changes in technology impact our society?
Benchmark: Demonstrate knowledge of current changes in information technologies and the effect those changes have on the workplace and society.
Strand: Ethical and Legal Issues
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicator 3)
Focus Question: Can the student exhibit ethical and legal behaviors whenusing information
Benchmark: Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using informationand technology, and discuss consequences of misuse.
Strand: Productivity and Research Tools
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicator(s) 4, 5, and 8)
Focus Question: Can the student use different applications to support learning?
Benchmark(s):
Use content specific tools, software, and simulations to supportlearning and research.
Apply productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum.
Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems.
Strand: Problem-solving and Decision-making Tools
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicators 7 and 9)
Focus Question: Can the student choose the appropriate tools to solve a problem?
Benchmark: Demonstrate an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity, and of practical, applications to learning and problem solving.
Strand: Research Tools
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicators 10)
Focus Question: Can the student evaluate the accuracy of sources?
Benchmark: Research and evaluate the accuracy relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources concerning real world problems.
Jeopardy Game Assignment
Description:
Using Microsoft PowerPoint, students will create a Jeopardy game using features such as action buttons and hyperlinks.
Educational Technology Standards and Expectations:
Basic Operations and Concepts
1. Use proper keyboarding poster, finger position, and touch typing techniques to improve accuracy, speed, and general efficiency in operating acomputer.
13. Proofread and edit writing using appropriate resources and grade levelappropriate checklists both individually and in groups.
Social, Ethical, and Human Issues
3. Discuss issues related to acceptable and responsible use of technology
Technology Productivity Tools
1. Apply common software features to enhance communication and tosupport creativity
2. Use a variety of technology resources, including the Internet, to increaselearning and productivity
4. Use available utilities for editing pictures, images, or charts
Technology Communication Tools
2. Create a project using a variety of media and formats to present content information to an audience
Technology Research Tools
1. Use a variety of Web search engines to locate information
Curriculum Standards and Benchmarks:
Strand: Basic Operations and Concepts
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicator 1)
Focus Question: Can the student apply strategies for problem solving thatoccur during everyday use?
Benchmark: Apply Strategies for identifying and solving routine hardwareand software problems that occur during everyday use
Strand: Ethical and Legal Issues
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicator 3)
Focus Question: Can the student exhibit ethical and legal behaviors whenusing information
Benchmark: Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using informationand technology, and discuss consequences of misuse.
Strand: Productivity and Research Tools
(Aligns with ISTE Performance Indicator(s) 4, 5, and 8)
Focus Question: Can the student use different applications to support learning?
Benchmark: Use content specific tools, software, and simulations to supportlearning and research
