STUDENT INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
(ICT) MINIMUM COMPETENCIES
Grades 5-6
These competencies are to be mastered by the completion of Grade 6 in conjunction with ISTE NETSS (National Educational Technology Standards for Students) (Information and Communications Technology Standards), and Ohio Academic Content Standards for Technology. They are to be taught within the context of curriculum-related activities. NETSS 2007 and Ohio Academic Content Standards for Technology (OH ACST ’03) correlations are noted.
Computer Operations
The student will:
a. Recognize and report basic technology and network problems, error messages.
b. Define, understand, and be able to discuss computer and technology-related terms.
a. Format a document including fonts, tabs, headers, etc.
b. Continue integrating graphics into word processing documents.
c. Search and sort an existing database.
d. Expand use of spreadsheet applications.
e. Choose the appropriate productivity tool to accomplish a project.
f. Expand use of file management and file pathways; learn file sharing techniques.
g. Insert / eject flash drive.
h. Select a network printer.
i. Print landscape as well as portrait
j. Limit printing to the page viewed or to a range of pages.
k. Create a simple multimedia presentation using audio, video, and graphics.
Communication, Research and Thinking Skills
a. Continue use of E-mail, if the school provides it, to send and receive information for
curricular projects and to develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures. Adhere to the Responsible Use of Technology Policy in the use of E-mail.
b. Use research tools including electronic encyclopedias, on-line databases, periodical indexes, etc. to retrieve information.
c. Conduct an Internet search on a supplied topic. Learn search techniques.
d. Develop research strategies for a curriculum-related project.
e. Use ICT resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve authentic problems.
Keyboarding
a. Use correct finger positioning on the keyboard. Use correct posture.
b. Achieve speed of 10-15 words per minute with reasonable accuracy (90%).
Social Ethical Legal
a. Observe ICT lab/classroom rules and policies.
b. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others on ICT projects.
c. Be respectful of others when using and sharing equipment and resources.
d. Respect privacy and security of others' work.
e. Understand the concept of intellectual property; define and discuss consequences of
plagiarism; observe copyright laws.
f. Understand and observe the Responsible Use of Technology Policy.
g. Further develop and discuss Internet safety issues with emphasis on interpersonal electronic communications including chatrooms, blogs, instant messaging, E-mail.
h. Practice Christian values in working collaboratively with Information and Communication Technology
