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"Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations." ([])
 * __ STRAND __****__ 6: TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS: __**

// Grade 6 PO 1. Define and correctly use terms related to networks. // Netlingo is an online database that includes technology terms for all situations. Just type in the word and the definition appears. [] Online Informational Technology Encyclopedia and Learning Center []
 * // Concept 1: - Understanding. Recognize, define and use technology term, processes, systems and applications //// . //**

// Grade 7 PO 1. Explain and correctly use terms related to networks and connectivity. // Netlingo is an online database that includes technology terms for all situations. Just type in the word and the definition appears. [] Online Informational Technology Encyclopedia and Learning Center []

// Grade 8 PO 1. Explain how systems are integrated detailing input, output, and network devices. //

// Grades 6-8 PO 2. Define and apply knowledge of various technical process terms. // // Online resource for looking up various technical processing terms. // []

// Grades 6-8 PO 3. Choose technology applications appropriate for the audience and task. //

// Grades 6-8 PO 4. Recognize and demonstrate ergonomically safe and sound use of equipment. //

// Grades 6-8 PO 5. Identify physical risks of using digital technology. // Vision Works // Website that describes common physical strains related to computer usage. Also includes free exercises to help alleviate the symptoms. // //http://www.visionworksusa.com/computereyestrain.htm//

// Grade 6 PO 1. Demonstrate speed and accuracy in use of keyboard and data entry tools with at least 20 wpm and 80% accuracy. // // Grade 7 PO 1. Demonstrate speed and accuracy with appropriate data entry tools with at least 25 wpm and 80% accuracy. // // Grade 8 PO 1. Demonstrate speed and accuracy with appropriate data entry tools with at least 30 wpm and 80% accuracy. // 10 Finger Breakout Overview: This site has an arcade style typing game improves students’ typing skills. The software is free and approved by the District, but must be downloaded and installed on your computer by a tech specialist or tech coach. // [] // // Tux Typing // Overview: This application has 2 different typing games to improve student’s typing skills. The software is free and approved by the District, but must be downloaded and installed on your computer by a tech specialist or tech coach. []
 * // Concept 2: Application. Select and use applications effectively and productively. //**

// Grade 6 PO 2. Compose a document that applies intermediate formatting. Grade 7 PO 2. Compose a document that applies advanced formatting. Grade 8 PO 2. Compose a multiple section document using advanced formatting. // IDEAL Through the AZ Ideal Site we currently have access to Recipes4Success. Here you can find "Recipes" (a tutorial that walks users through a general task using Office Software) and Snacks (for specific tasks in Office). You must sign in to the Ideal Site: [|https://www.ideal.azed.gov]. A word processing recipe exist for creating a school newspaper. This tutorial walks you through the process of creating a school newspaper using Microsoft Word. Students will learn how to: make a new document, add text, format text, add a border, save a document, add a break, add columns, check spelling, insert clip art, add a table, auto format a table, add a bulleted list and print a document. For Microsoft Word, there are 79 specific directions from how to add a caption to how to wrap text around a word.

// Grade 6 PO 3. Produce simple charts and graphs from data in a spreadsheet. Grade 7 PO 3. Enter/edit data using simple formulas while using spreadsheet(s) to perform Grade 8 PO 3. Apply formatting features while using spreadsheet programs to customize tables, charts, and graphs // IDEAL AZ IDEAL(6-8)A recipe exists for using Microsoft Excel for analyzing calories in a meal. Through this tutorial, students learn how to: make a new spreadsheet, enter text, format text, enter data, create a multiplication formula, create a division formula, use the AutoSum, format data, make a pie chart, print a worksheet, and move between worksheets. Snacks exist for 108 specific tasks from adding a border to working with split windows.

// Grade 6 PO 4. Perform simple operations in a database. // // Grade 7 PO 4. Define terms used in database creation and perform simple operations. // // Grade 8 PO 4. Create a simple database for a content area. // Making Simple Databases in Word This site has directions on how to use databases in the classrooms as well as many ideas on how to incorporate them into your lessons. Databases can be used for organizing and avaluating survey answers, collecting and analyzing data form different time frame and organzing experimetn results. []

// Grade 6 PO 5. Create multimedia presentations with multiple pages, audio, images, and transitions for individual assignments. // // Grade 7 PO 5. Create and edit visual and audio material to generate a multimedia product. // // Grade 8 PO 5. Create and edit visual and audio material to generate a stand-alone multimedia product. //

// Grade 6 PO 6. Create a simple web page incorporating text, links, and graphics. // // Grade 7 PO 6. Identify criteria for evaluating technical and design qualities of a web site and then create web-based content from the identified criteria. // // Grade 8 PO 6. Identify criteria for evaluating technical and design qualities of a web site and then create web-based content from the identified criteria. //

// Grade 6 PO 7. Use network storage drives to access and share information from a directory. // // Grade 7 PO 7. Identify and use network protocols for moving files and secure web access. // // Grade 8 PO 7. Identify and use network protocols for moving files and secure web access. // // Grade 6. PO 1. Use the help function within software and hardware to troubleshoot issues and problems. Grades 7-8. PO 1. Generate and apply solutions to troubleshoot hardware and software issues and problems.
 * Concept 3: Troubleshoot Systems and Processes. Define problems and investigates solutions in systems and processes.**

Grade 6 PO 1. Transfer understanding of current input/output devices, symbols and icons, and applications to learning new technologies. Grade 7. PO 1. Transfer understanding of current technologies, input/output devices, symbols and icons, and applications to learning new technologies. Grade 8. PO 1. Transfer understanding of current technologies to new and novel learning situations. //
 * Concept 4: Transfer of Knowledge. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.**