Basic Computer Concepts:

• Procedures in the Classroom/Parts of the Computer/Computer Terminology/Using the Mouse correctly
• Login and Logout/Launching programs/Toggle between two programs/tabs

Technology Productivity/Keyboarding

• Use correct posture/Locate letters and numbers/Use special keys
• Introduce Home Row and correct finger placement/Use proper fingering techniques

Social, Ethical and Human Issues

• Discuss and comply with Network Use and Internet Policy/Demonstrate appropriate computer etiquette
• Use appropriate judgement when entering a website

Word Processing

• Introduce new concepts including copy and paste, page setup, borders, inserting graphics.

Presentation Software

• Continue using Presentation Software introducing slide transitions, add animation to text, arranging layout.

Technology Problem Solving

• Access and retrieve information from a variety of sources.
• Locate information using electronic encyclopedias through Infohio
• Locate information using online databases
• Identify and differentiate between primary and secondary sources.
• Search the internet by utilizing search strategies such as keyword, headings and concepts.

Internet skills

• Use a web browser
• Use web-based activities (scavenger hunts/Webquests)

Effective Research Strategies

• Use teacher chosen websites/reference sites to extract and gather information for research
• Access real data on topics of study
• Use research to gather information for presentations.
• Cite sources
• Use effective strategies to find appropriate sites.
• Determine what information is appropraite for a given task.
• Evaluate website content.

Electronic Graphic Organizers

• Build on what has been learned by introducing OUTLINE feature.

Computer Science