9+th+-+12th+Grades

=Technology Course of Study=

**Grades 9-12**
** Technology Operations and Concepts **

** 1. ** ** Use accurate terminology related to technology. ** l Use appropriate terminology related to technology. [|Terminology]

** 2. ** ** Utilize advanced features of word processing software, including outlining, tracking changes, hyperlinking, and mail merging. ** l Use outlining feature l Track changes when editing l Insert hyperlinks l Perform mail merge.

** 3. ** ** Use advanced features of spreadsheet software, including creating charts and graphs, sorting and filtering data, creating formulas, and applying functions. ** l Determine which type of graph/chart is best suited for various situations. l Use spreadsheets to create charts. l Edit graphs and charts to include colors, axis background, legend, titles, and data labels. l Use spreadsheets to sort and filter data. l Use spreadsheets to create formulas and apply functions. l Move and copy sheets within a workbook and between workbooks. l Import data into an existing spreadsheet.

** 4. ** ** Utilize advanced features of database software, including sorting, filtering, querying, merging data, and creating reports. ** l Create and use queries within a database. l Create reports based on queries. l Utilize database software to sort, filter, and merge data.

** 5. ** ** Utilize advanced features of multimedia software, including image, video and audio editing. ** l Utilize software for image editing, compressing, and resizing; video editing; and audio editing.

** 6. ** ** Demonstrate advanced technology skills, including compressing, converting, importing, exporting, and backing up files. ** l Compress a file. l Attach a file to an email. l Upload a file. l Download a file. l Convert a file from one file type to another. l Import a file into an application. l Export data from one application to be used by another application.

** 7. ** ** Demonstrate a digital file transfer. ** l Transfer a digital file from one location to another.

** 8. ** ** Transfer data among applications. ** l Import data from one application to another. l Export data from one application to another.

** 9. ** ** Explain data encryption procedures. ** l Explain the definition of encryption and why it is necessary.

** 10. ** ** Perform routine software and hardware maintenance. ** l Perform hard drive or storage cleanup. l Clean up Internet temporary files, cookies, and history. l Empty Recycle Bin or “trash”. l Make sure anti-virus software is updated and active. l Make sure operating system updates are current. l Back-up critical data. l Be aware of defrag process and when to use it.

** 11. ** ** Diagnose hardware and software problems. ** l Diagnose hardware problems. (monitor, keyboard, mouse, headsets, printers, wireless) l Diagnose software problems.

** 12. ** ** Apply strategies to correct malfunctioning hardware and software. ** l Correct malfunctioning hardware. l Correct malfunctioning software.

** 13. ** ** Describe the importance of security for personal information and systems. ** l Define security software and current security threats such as “phishing”. l Recognize and describe the importance of security in regard to technology resources. l Discuss identity theft, ways it can occur, preventive measures, and possible consequences. l Be aware of current trends in data security and issues.

** 14. ** ** Define and understand the effects of computer/electronic device contaminants such as “viruses”, “malware”, “adware”, “crimeware”, and “spyware”. ** l Be aware of the most common threats to technology resources and the most common sources of the threats.

** Digital Citizenship **

** 15. ** ** Identify safe and responsible ways to use technology systems, the Internet including but not limited to social/professional networking, communications tools, and applications. ** l Identify safe and responsible practices of social networking and electronic communication. l Understand the meaning of legal versus ethical, as it pertains to digital content and use of technologies.

** 16. ** ** Practice responsible, ethical, and legal use of technology systems, the Internet, communication tools, and applications. ** l Keep passwords private. l Recognize/avoid cyber-bullying tactics. l Understand consequences of committing cyber-bullying. l Identify ways to prevent cyber-bullying. l Understand and demonstrate the use of on-line communication tools and social or professional networking tools safely, effectively and responsibly (email, Facebook, IM, Twitter, linkedIn, texting, voice threads, blogs, wikis, webpages, YouTube, etc.) l Understand ramifications of posting information, pictures, and videos online.

** 17. ** ** Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology. ** l Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology. [|AUP] for Gadsden City Schools

** 18. ** ** Cite sources of digital content (in a format such as APA, MLA, or other style sheet). ** l Cite sources of digital content in a format such as APA, MLA, or other style sheet). [|Citation Machine] - MLA, APA, Turabian, Chicago Styles [|EasyBib] - The Automatic Bibliography and Citation Maker  [|Bib Me] Build a works cited page for FREE!

** 19. ** ** Practice ethical and legal use of technology systems and digital content. ** l Practice knowledge of copyright laws, creative commons, and fair use pertaining to technology resources and use of on-line content. [|Plagiarism] - PowerPoint [|Creative Commons] [|Plagiarism] - Everything You Need to Know About Detecting and Preventing Plagiarism

** 20. ** ** Interpret copyright laws and policies with regard to ownership and use of digital content. ** l Interpret copyright laws and policies with regard to ownership and use of digital content.

** 21. ** ** Explain consequences of illegal and unethical use of technology systems and digital content. ** l Identify examples of computer crime. l Know the penalties, incarceration, and laws related to computer crimes.

** 22. ** ** Protect personal information online. ** l Practice responsible uses of social networking and electronic communication in regard to one’s own personal information as well as the personal information of others. Resources for Teachers ** 23. ** ** Assess effects of technology on culture, economics, politics, and the environment. ** l Assess effects of technology culture, economics, politics, and the environment.

** 24. ** ** Analyze capabilities and limitations of current and emerging technologies. ** l Analyze capabilities and limitations of current and emerging technologies.

** 25. ** ** Compare capabilities of various technologies to address personal, social, lifelong learning, and career needs. ** l Compare capabilities of carious technologies to address personal, social, lifelong learning, and career needs.

** 26. ** ** Forecast technology innovations based on trends. ** l Forecast technology innovations based on trends.

** Research and Information Fluency **

** 27. ** ** Critique digital content for validity, accuracy, bias, currency, and relevance. ** l Critique digital content for validity. l Critique digital content for accuracy. l Critique digital content for bias. l Critique digital content for currency. l Critique digital content for relevance.

** Communication and Collaboration **

** 28. ** ** Use digital tools to publish curriculum-related content. ** l Use digital tools to publish curriculum-related content.

** 29. ** ** Demonstrate collaborative skills using curriculum-related content in digital environments. ** l Demonstrate collaborative skills using curriculum-related content in digital environments.

** Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making **

** 30. ** ** Use digital tools to formulate solutions to authentic problems. ** l Utilize digital tools to find solutions to authentic problems. l Analyze data to solve problems.

** Creativity and Innovation **

** 31. ** ** Create an interactive digital product using programming logic (Boolean operators.) ** l Create an interactive digital product, such as digital games and interactive learning tools, using programming logic such as authoring software.