First Six Weeks: Second Six Weeks: Third Six Weeks:

1A  Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of operating systems, software applications, and communication and networking components 

1B  Compare, contrast and appropriately use various input, processing, output, and primary/secondary storage devices 

1C  Demonstrate the ability to select and use software for a defined task according to quality, appropriateness, effectiveness, and efficiency 

1D  Delineate and make necessary adjustments regarding compatibility issues including, but not limited to, digital file formats and cross platform connectivity

1E  Uses technology terminology appropriate to the task 

1F  Perform software application functions including, but not limited to opening an application program and creating, modifying, printing, and saving documents 

1G  Explain the difference between analog and digital technology systems and give examples of each 

1H  Use terminology related to the Internet appropriately including, but not limited to, electronic mail (e-mail), Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), electronic bookmarks, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), World Wide Web (WWW) page, and HyperText Markup Language(HTML) 1I  Compare and contrast: LANs, WANs, Internet, and intranet 

3A  Discuss copyright laws/issues and model ethical acquisition and use of digital information, citing sources using established methods 

3B  Demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use while in an individual classroom, lab, or on the Internet and intranet 

3C  Describe consequences regarding copyright violations, including but not limited to, hacking, piracy, intentional virus setting, and invasion of privacy  3D  Identify the impact of technology applications on society through research, interviews, and personal observation 

3E  Understand relevancy of technology to future careers, life-long learning, and daily living for individuals of all ages 1I  Compare and contrast: LANs, WANs, Internet, and intranet

3A  Discuss copyright laws/issues and model ethical acquisition and use of digital information, citing sources using established methods 

3B  Demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use while in an individual classroom, lab, or on the Internet and intranet 

3C  Describe consequences regarding copyright violations, including but not limited to, hacking, piracy, intentional virus setting, and invasion of privacy  3D  Identify the impact of technology applications on society through research, interviews, and personal observation 

3E  Understand relevancy of technology to future careers, life-long learning, and daily living for individuals of a Information Acquisition 

4A  Use strategies to locate and acquire desired information on LANs and WANs, including Internet, intranet, and collaborative software 

4B  Apply appropriate electronic search strategies in the acquisition of information including keyword and Boolean search strategies 

5A  Identify, create and use files in various formats, such as text, bitmapped/vector graphics, image, video, and audio files 

5B  Demonstrate the ability to access, operate, and manipulate information from secondary storage and remote devices including CD-ROM/laser discs and on-line catalogs 

5C  Use on-line help and other documentation 

6A  Determine and employ methods to evaluate the electronic information for accuracy & validity 

6B  Resolve information conflicts and validate information through accessing, researching, and comparing data 

6C  Demonstrate the ability to identify the source, location, media type, relevancy, and content validity of available information   Solving Problems  7A  Plan, create, and edit documents created with a word processor using readable fonts, alignment, page setup, tabs, and ruler settings

7B  Create and edit spreadsheet using all data types, formulas and functions, and chart information  

7C Plan, create, and edit databases by defining fields, entering data, and designing layouts appropriate for reporting

7D Demonstrate proficiency in use of multimedia authoring programs by creating linear or nonlinear projects incorporating text, audio, video, and graphics

7E  Create a document using desktop publishing techniques including, but not limited to, the creation of multi-column or multi-section documents with a variety of text-wrapped frame formats 

7F Differentiate between and demonstrate appropriate use of a variety of graphic tools found in draw and paint applications

7H  Use interactive virtual environments, appropriate to level, such as virtual reality or simulations 

7I Use technical writing strategies to create products such as a technical instruction guide

END OF TEKS FOR COMPUTER LITERACY

Scope and Sequence

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