Following is the assessment rubric used in determining the
level of performance.
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Far Below the Standard
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Nearly Meets the Standard
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This is the Standard
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Exceeds the Standard
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BASIC
OPERATIONS
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- Starts up and shuts down a computer system
- Starts and quits an application software package
- Logs in and out of the network as an appropriate
user
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- Opens an existing document.
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- Uses appropriate terminology related to
technology
Demonstratees proficient file management skills
associated with opening, closing, saving, and deleting
files from:
- local hard disk storage
- file server storage
- removeable media
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- Able to differentiate and
maneuver various locations in a file server or
local file hierarchy of folders/directories
- Able to operate classroom media devices
independently (laserdisc player, digital camera,
video camera for digital video
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RESEARCH
&
PROBLEM
SOLVING
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- Accesses on-line resources
via the WWW
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- Uses interactive video,
CD-ROM and the Internet to collect content
information
- Identifies appropriate technology tools to
address tasks commonly encountered
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- Uses multimedia content via the Internet to
produce reports
- Includes information from on-line databases and
other sources in a report
- Explores the credibility of information obtained
through on-line resources
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- Collaborates electronically
with students or others in the global community
in problem-solving activities using a variety of
computer and telecommunications media
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TOOLS
FOR
COMMUNICATIONS
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- Uses a word-processing
application to produce a document
- Uses a hypermedia authoring application to
produce a stack
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- Produce and publish writing
using
Capitals and lowercase properly
Fonts, styles, and sizes appropriately
- Produce a graphic in a draw program
- Produce a graphic in a paint program
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Uses a word processor, graphic utility, and desktop
publisher to prepare and present a document containing:
- multiple columns
- banner
- text-wrapped graphic
- centering, tabs
- text that has been spell-checked and processed
using an online thesaurus
- Graph or chart (SS)
Creates a multimedia presentation. The stack must
include
- Text in the form of graphic text as well as
editable text
- Graphics in the form of clip art (bit mapped) and
graphic elements (object oriented).
- Digitized art from either a digital camera or
scanner
- Sound
- Original (drawn) art
Creates a database/mail list with multiple records and
fields. The database should then be:
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- Creates a tri-fold brochure with mailing label.
The mailing label is merged with a database and
printed out to include various names/addresses
from the mail list.
- Adds digital video to a multimedia presentation
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| SOCIAL, ETHICAL &
HUMAN ISSUES
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- Identifies the computer as a machine that helps
people work, play, and plan
- States that violation of copyright law is a crime
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- Identifies uses of technology at home, school,
and in the workplace
- Identifies the role of technology in a variety of
careers
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- Models ethical behavior and acceptable practice
in the use of technology and technological
resources
- States the need for protection of software and
hardware computer viruses
- Identifies, as intellectual property, work
created using a computer
- Identifies technological skills required for
various careers
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- Identifies the ways in
which technology has changed the lives of people
- Analyzes and discusses the
future impact and trends of technology in the
home, work, society, entertainment, and education
- Identifies ways that
technology promotes a global community
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