KEY LEARNINGS:
(Benchmarks)

PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES:
(Examples)

1.Understands basic computer vocabulary

1. Follows directions which use monitor, keyboard, disk(ette), printer, drive, menu bar, drag, click)

2. Uses computer on basic level

Opens and saves computer files

3. Learns basic keyboarding skills

3. Demonstrates proper position of hands, good posture

KEY LEARNINGS:
(Benchmarks)

PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES:
(Examples)

1. Recognizes and uses vocabulary of technology

1. Demonstrates knowledge of the function of basic components of a computer system

2. Uses keyboarding skills

2. Does basic typing using all fingers

3. Creates simple programs using a structured language

3. Produces Logo designs

KEY LEARNINGS:
(Benchmarks)

PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES:
(Examples)

1.Refines and develops keyboarding skills

1. Uses word processor for editing and embellishing a document

2. Solves problems using a programming language

2. Designs programs in Logo, Visual Basic with teacher guidance

3. Is able to use a scripting language to create documents

3. Designs Web Pages containing Javascript routines

4. Is Computer Literate

4. Demonstrates knowledge of the structure and purpose of a computer operating system

KEY LEARNINGS:
(Benchmarks)

PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES:
(Examples)

1. Solves complicated problems using a structured programming language

1. Creates Pascal, C++, Java programs

2. Acquires professional-quality word-processing and/or multimedia presentation skills

2 Creates documents using advanced word processing/presentation/publishing techniques; uses the Web appropriately to demonstrate learning

3. Acquires repair and troubleshooting skills

3. Demonstrates basic troubleshooting techniques for computer systems with related peripheral devices