Scope+and+Sequence+for+Computer+Literacy

**Kindergarten Goal:** The student will learn the basic operation of a computer and the use of associated software.
 * Scope and Sequence for Keyboarding and Computer Technology**
 * Grades K - 8**

**//Learning Objectives: Students will://** **First Grade Goal:** Introduction to the keyboard’s layout and basic uses of the computer.
 * 1) Learn the basics on the keyboard, monitor, mouse and disk.
 * 2) Learn to turn the computer on and off.
 * 3) Learn to care for and appreciate the computer through simple applications.
 * 4) Be able to use the escape key to return to the main menu.
 * 5) Use the keyboard to interact with programmed software (e.g. tutorials)

**//Learning Objectives: Students will://** **Second Grade Goal:** Develop basic computer skills.
 * 1) Be introduced to the CPU, disk drive, cursor and backspace.
 * 2) Use the functions of the mouse such as click and double-click.
 * 3) Use the space bar, return, escape, arrow keys and shift.
 * 4) Use correct keyboarding posture.
 * 5) Use right and left hands for correct home row key placement.
 * 6) Have a variety of experiences using the computer. These experiences would include but are not limited to :
 * *On-site electronic resources (encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas)
 * *Internet
 * *Age appropriate software such as Accelerated Reader, Kids Pix
 * 1) Continue to develop respect for computers and related materials.

**//Learning Objectives: Students will://** **Third Grade Goal:** Further develop keyboarding and writing skills using the computer and electronic notepad.
 * 1) Continue their understanding and application of home row placement (touch typing skills not emphasized yet).
 * 2) Use the computer to reinforce writing skills. This will be accomplished with the assistance of the teacher.
 * 3) Produce small samples of written work (e.g. stories and poems).
 * 4) Learn the keyboard letters at a basic level with the Introduction of keyboarding software.
 * 5) Be introduced to the computer terms of **//edit, word processor, hardware, software, CD ROM, file, save and delete.//**

**//Learning Objectives: Students will://** **Fourth Grade Goal:** Continue to develop keyboarding, word processing and research skills.
 * 1) Write, edit, proofread, spell, save and publish using a word processing program.
 * 2) Increase keyboarding skills through the use of keyboarding software.
 * 3) Use home row key touch typing skills.
 * 4) Begin to utilize electronic sources for information.

**//Learning Objectives: Students will://** **Fifth Grade Goal:** Learn to organize and create information with technology.
 * 1) Continue the development of writing editing, proofreading and spelling using the word processing program.
 * 2) Create, edit and publish a specific assignment using a word processing program.
 * 3) Continue developing keyboarding skills with an emphasis on additional key locations.
 * 4) Research topics using the CD ROM and Internet to create a Report.

**//Learning Objectives: Students will://** **Sixth Grade Goal:** Students will increase their skills using the computer, using the Internet, and will present in front of their classmates.
 * 1) Organize information in a database format (e.g. simple address and phone directory) and perform simple functions like sorting.
 * 2) Keyboard at 10 wpm using the touch typing skills.
 * 3) Create a simple spreadsheet as a part of math or science learning activities
 * 4) Continue 4th grade objectives on research and writing.

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> > > **Seventh Grade Goal:** Students are able to word process, typing at an accuracy rate of 25 GWAM, with correct touch typing skills, and with proper technique.
 * 1)  Encourage proper touch typing skills.
 * 1)  Correct usage of storage, retrieval, and care of a disk.
 * 1)  Introduce basic word processing skills for report formatting.

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> > > > > > > **Eighth Grade Goal:** Students will continue to use proper technique and procedures to create communication office documents.
 * 1)  Emphasize the proper technique on a daily basis and test frequently.
 * 1)  Correctly use the touch typing skills for the alphabet, numbers, and symbols.
 * 1)  Introduce one minute timed writing with proper technique.
 * 1)  Show improvement in speed; increase in words a minute keyed.
 * 1)  Introduce typing personal business letters.
 * 1)  Demonstrate proper format of report writing.
 * 1)  Relate computer terminology to daily lessons.

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 * 1)  Reinforce techniques and procedures.
 * 1)  Continue to concentrate on three-minute timings with accuracy and the rate of 33 GWAM.
 * 1)  Develop correct formatting technique of business block letters, memos, and tables.
 * 1)   Develop office and employment documents.