IPS Technology Curriculum

IPS Technology Curriculum

Delane Bauer, IPS Technology Specialist

Standard: Basic Concepts/Operations - Identify and implement basic computer operations.

Benchmark 1.1 :

Identify and utilize hardware.

Indicators

Performance Task

     1.11 Central Processing Unit

Organize and access files and folders using the computer.

Organize and retrieve information for learning portfolio.

Measure: completed portfolio demonstrating all skills.

     1.12 monitor

Change settings to accommodate the user.

     1.13 keyboard/mouse

Manipulate cursor using handheld device or keystrokes.

     1.14 input devices/camera/scanners

Apply peripheral devices appropriate to the task.

     1.15 output devices / printers /     projection

Apply peripheral devices appropriate to the task.

Benchmark 1.2:

Identify and utilize software.

   1.21 OS/Windows

Organize and access files and folders using the computer.

Organize and retrieve information for learning portfolio.

Measure: completed portfolio demonstrating all skills.

1.22 Saving/Naming and Retrieval

Organize and access files and folders using the computer.

   1.23 Programs

      1.23.1 Productivity

Determine which technology is useful and select appropriate one.

Apply software appropriate to the task.

      1.23.2 Communication/Presentation

      1.23.3 Entertainment

      1.23.4 Research

      1.23.6 Educational/Learning

   1.24 Responsible use of systems and software

Apply responsible use and care of technologies.

Maintain integrity of computer system while manipulating files and information

       1.24.1 Utilities

Use utilities appropriately to repair minor system flaws

Benchmark 2:

Productivity Tools

     2.1 Word Processors

Compare and contrast varying attributes of word processing applications.

Demonstrate applications of various word processing applications.

        2.11 MS Word

        2.12 Word Pad

     2.2 Multi-Media

Merge applications to develop presentation.

Demonstrate prepared presentation appropriate to a specific audience and utilizing various technology applications, including Power Point

     2.3 Graphic

     2.4 Data Base/Spreadsheet

Classify and organize information for retrieval in various forms.

Include data in presentation.

Benchmark 3:

Communication Tools

3.1 E-Mail

Understand and utilize conventions of online communication

IPS e-mail system

3.2 Discussion Forums/Chat

IPS Web 'Make Book' discussion forum

3.4 Web Authoring

Create, launch, and update classroom/Individual web pages

Benchmark 4:

Information Literacy

4.1 Search Engines/On-line Research

Identify keywords for search

Refine search

Analyze sources

Organize information

Retrieve reliable and accurate information on a specific topic utilizing Encyclopedias/Databases and Print Material for a presentation or inclusion in Learning Portfolio

Standard: Basic Concepts/Operations - Identify and implement basic computer operations.
Benchmark 1.1 : Identify and utilize hardware.	*Indicators*	*Performance Task*
1.11 Central Processing Unit	Organize and access files and folders using the computer.	Organize and retrieve information for learning portfolio. Measure: completed portfolio demonstrating all skills.
1.12 monitor	Change settings to accommodate the user.
1.13 keyboard/mouse	Manipulate cursor using handheld device or keystrokes.
1.14 input devices/camera/scanners	Apply peripheral devices appropriate to the task.
1.15 output devices / printers / projection	Apply peripheral devices appropriate to the task.
*Benchmark 1.2:* *Identify and utilize software.*
1.21 OS/Windows	Organize and access files and folders using the computer.	Organize and retrieve information for learning portfolio. Measure: completed portfolio demonstrating all skills.
1.22 Saving/Naming and Retrieval	Organize and access files and folders using the computer.
1.23 Programs
1.23.1 Productivity	Determine which technology is useful and select appropriate one. Apply software appropriate to the task.
1.23.2 Communication/Presentation
1.23.3 Entertainment
1.23.4 Research

1.23.6 Educational/Learning
1.24 Responsible use of systems and software	Apply responsible use and care of technologies.	Maintain integrity of computer system while manipulating files and information
1.24.1 Utilities	Apply responsible use and care of technologies.	Use utilities appropriately to repair minor system flaws
*Benchmark 2:* *Productivity Tools*
2.1 Word Processors	Compare and contrast varying attributes of word processing applications.	Demonstrate applications of various word processing applications.
2.11 MS Word
2.12 Word Pad
2.2 Multi-Media	Merge applications to develop presentation.	Demonstrate prepared presentation appropriate to a specific audience and utilizing various technology applications, including Power Point
2.3 Graphic	Merge applications to develop presentation.
2.4 Data Base/Spreadsheet	Classify and organize information for retrieval in various forms.	Include data in presentation.
*Benchmark 3:* *Communication Tools*
3.1 E-Mail	Understand and utilize conventions of online communication	IPS e-mail system
3.2 Discussion Forums/Chat		IPS Web 'Make Book' discussion forum
3.4 Web Authoring		Create, launch, and update classroom/Individual web pages
*Benchmark 4:* *Information Literacy*
4.1 Search Engines/On-line Research	Identify keywords for search Refine search Analyze sources Organize information	Retrieve reliable and accurate information on a specific topic utilizing Encyclopedias/Databases and Print Material for a presentation or inclusion in Learning Portfolio