Technology+Skills

Each grade level is responsible for teaching computer skills. Below is a list of the skills that need to be taught in each grade level.

[|Grade 6]
 * Responsible and safe use of online resources
 * Using Copyright and Fair Use guidelines
 * Refining application skills
 * Using formulas in a spreadsheet
 * Using search strategy two or more criteria in a database
 * Increasing productivity and accuracy in keyboarding
 * Using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and multimedia for assignments in all subject areas
 * Locating and retrieving information using telecommunications
 * Evaluating resources and information for accuracy and usefulness
 * Selecting and using a variety of technology tools

[|Grade 7]
 * Responsible and safe use of online resources
 * Using Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines
 * Refining application skills
 * Using formulas in a spreadsheet
 * Using search strategy with two or more criteria in a database
 * Increasing productivity and accuracy in keyboarding
 * Using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and multimedia for assignments in all subject areas
 * Locating and retrieving information using telecommunications
 * Evaluating resources and information for accuracy and usefulness
 * Selecting and using a variety of technology tools

[|Grade 8]
 * Responsible and safe use of online resources
 * Using Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines
 * Using spreadsheets and databases relevant to classroom assignments
 * Choosing charts/tables or graphs to best represent data
 * Conducting online research and evaluating the information found
 * Using word processing/desktop publishing for classroom assignments/projects
 * Selecting and using a variety of technological tools to develop projects in content areas

Taken from DPI