Rosetreemediaschool District

ROSETREEMEDIASCHOOL DISTRICT

COURSE CURRICULUM

COURSE TITLE: / Computer Applications
GRADE LEVEL: / Grades 6, 7, 8
CREATION DATE: /

June 2006

Essential Question, Concept or Theme: Students are proficient in the use of technology. / Approx. Time Allotment:
Standards: PA 3.7.7 C NETS 1, 4
Benchmark/Skills / Assessment / Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology / Instructional Strategies

1. Demonstrates age appropriate keyboarding skills.

• Demonstrates proper body/hand position
• Uses touch typing method on alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys.

1. Uses computer operation basics routinely.

1. Practices responsible use of equipment, network, and software.

/ Lesson completion
Fingering practice completion
Technique check
Teacher observation
Rubrics
Quizzes
Tests
Microsoft Word documents / Type to Learn software.
Large screen projection
Fingering charts
Practice worksheets
Microsoft Word
RTM Acceptable Use Policy
CyberSmart! Curriculum
Selected related websites / Demonstration and model
Guided student practice
Independent student practice
Reinforcement
Application
Individual monitoring & guiding
Discussion
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: Students are proficient in the use of technology. / Approx. Time Allotment:
Standards: PA 3.7.7 C; NETS 1, 2
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques / Enrichment Strategies / Remediation Strategies / Multicultural
Interdisciplinary
Connection
General adaptations may include but are not limited to:
Those adaptations listed in the students’ IEP
Extended test time
Modified tests/assignments
Extended time assignment completion
Preferential seating
Alternate assignments and assessment
Visual & auditory aids
Aide in the classroom
Wheelchair accommodation / May include, but are not limited to:
Independent study assignments such as supplementary articles, projects, or research
Additional original and creative projects agreed upon by instructor and student
Enrichment activities and assignments that accompany texts and other resources
Those activities/ adaptations listed in the student’s IEP / May include, but are not limited to:
Re-teach material; re-testing
Peer tutoring; individual assistance by teacher
Cooperative group work
Computer use to reinforce skills
Fact sheets; vocabulary review; modify tests in small segments
Time extensions to assignments and tests
Frequent progress checks/reports
Student/teacher conferences
Those adaptations listed in the students’ IEP
Modified tests/ assignments

Preferential seating

Alternate assignments and assessment
Additional before/after school help / Multicultural and interdisciplinary connections will be developed through consultation with teaching colleagues and independent research applicable to activity.
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: Students use technology to produce creative works. / Approx. Time Allotment:
Standards: PA 3.7.7 C; 3.7.7 D NETS 1, 3, 5
Benchmark/Skills / Assessment / Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology / Instructional Strategies

1. Produces documents using word processing functions in correct format.

1. Produces documents using desktop publishing functions in correct format.

1. Produces creative multimedia presentation following guidelines.

1. Presents multimedia presentation.

1. Conducts effective internet research.

1. Manages elements of images in documents, multimedia, and digital photography.

1. Creates digital video.

/ Rubrics
Format
Worksheets
Notebook (planning, production schedule, references)
Quizzes
Tests
Technique check
Teacher observation / Microsoft Word
PowerPoint
Adobe Photoshop Elements
Adobe Premiere
District on line library resources
Selected related websites
Application references / Demonstration and model
Large screen projection
Student reference notes
Step sheets
Student practice
Reinforcement
Application
Individual student monitoring & guiding
Cooperative grouping
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: Students use technology to produce creative works. / Approx. Time Allotment:
Standards: PA 3.7.7 C; 3.7.7 D NETS 1, 3, 5
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques / Enrichment Strategies / Remediation Strategies / Multicultural/
Interdisciplinary
Connection
General adaptations may include but are not limited to:
Those adaptations listed in the students’ IEP
Extended test time
Modified tests/assignments
Extended time assignment completion
Preferential seating
Alternate assignments and assessment
Visual & auditory aids
Aide in the classroom
Wheelchair accommodation / May include, but are not limited to:
Independent study assignments such as supplementary articles, projects, or research
Additional original and creative projects agreed upon by instructor and student
Enrichment activities and assignments that accompany texts and other resources
Those activities/ adaptations listed in the student’s IEP / May include, but are not limited to:
Re-teach material; re-testing
Peer tutoring; individual assistance by teacher
Cooperative group work
Computer use to reinforce skills
Fact sheets; vocabulary review; modify tests in small segments
Time extensions to assignments and tests
Frequent progress checks/reports
Student/teacher conferences
Those adaptations listed in the students’ IEP
Modified tests/ assignments

Preferential seating

Alternate assignments and assessment
Additional before/after school help / Multicultural and interdisciplinary connections will be developed through consultation with teaching colleagues and independent research applicable to activity.
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: Students use technology to communicate effectively with others. / Approx. Time Allotment:
Standards: PA 3.7.7 E; NETS2, 4, 5, 6
Benchmark/Skills / Assessment / Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology / Instructional Strategies

1. Understands and uses rules of netiquette in e-mail communications with others locally and globally.

1. Understands internet safety

1. Understands methods of protecting computer systems.

/ Rubrics
Planning & Reference Notebook
Quizzes
Tests
Worksheets
Word documents
Interaction with guest speakers / Cyber-Smart! Curriculum
Selected related internet sites.
Community resources
Guest speakers
e-Pals / Discussion
Pair/Share
Independent writing/reaction
Cooperative grouping
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: Students use technology to communicate effectively with others. / Approx. Time Allotment:
Standards: PA 3.7.7 E; NETS2, 4, 5, 6
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques / Enrichment Strategies / Remediation Strategies / Multicultural
Interdisciplinary
Connection
General adaptations may include but are not limited to:
Those adaptations listed in the students’ IEP
Extended test time
Modified tests/assignments
Extended time assignment completion
Preferential seating
Alternate assignments and assessment
Visual & auditory aids
Aide in the classroom
Wheelchair accommodation / May include, but are not limited to:
Independent study assignments such as supplementary articles, projects, or research
Additional original and creative projects agreed upon by instructor and student
Enrichment activities and assignments that accompany texts and other resources
Those activities/ adaptations listed in the student’s IEP / May include, but are not limited to:
Re-teach material; re-testing
Peer tutoring; individual assistance by teacher
Cooperative group work
Computer use to reinforce skills
Fact sheets; vocabulary review; modify tests in small segments
Time extensions to assignments and tests
Frequent progress checks/reports
Student/teacher conferences
Those adaptations listed in the students’ IEP
Modified tests/ assignments

Preferential seating

Alternate assignments and assessment
Additional before/after school help / Multicultural and interdisciplinary connections will be developed through consultation with teaching colleagues and independent research applicable to activity.
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