Common Core State Standards (CCSS): (ELA) W.2.6. With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers. (ELA)L.2.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. Prerequisite Knowledge and Skills: Technology Vocabulary Understanding and Using Features of an operating system Grade appropriate effective input of text and data Use computer icons Produce grade appropriate documents using age appropriate software Create and use graphic organizers to create, construct or design a document Explain the purpose of an Acceptable Use Policy and consequence for inappropriate use of technology Performance Standards: Time Line: Two Class Periods (Direct Instruction Mastery Level Performance is equal to and Review) Understandings: Essential Questions: Students will understand: 1. What effect will this course have on other parts Success in keyboarding is directly related to of my life? technique. 2. How will having Keyboarding skills make me successful long-term: personally, academically and professionally? Students will know: Students will be able to: The advantages of proper keyboarding Use proper keyboarding technique. technique. Use the specifically designated finger to That every finger is responsible for typing type the key it is responsible for. specifically designated keys. Authentic Assessment Evidence Formative: Digital Activity: Word Processing Document Summative: Visual Assessment of skill application is ongoing Learning Plan Instructional Strategies: - Technology Vocabulary is infused throughout the lesson - Review Log-In procedures - Review Features of the Operating System: Click on an Icon to Open a Word Processing Application - Identify Hardware Problems and Suggest Solutions to Solve Them (for example: Monitor turned off, mouse not responding, lost cursor) - Introduce keyboarding technique to demonstrate: correct posture, eyes on copy, proper finger placement, manipulation of equipment - Warm-up - Introduce Home Row Keys: a,s,d,f,j,k,l,; Shadow Typing, Reach and Recite - Student Practice: Independent exercise to develop keyboarding competence. Demonstrations of Understanding (The Six Facets): Explanation: Students will explain Key Technology Vocabulary Terms.
Common Core State Standards (CCSS): (ELA) W.2.6. With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers. (ELA)L.2.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. Prerequisite Knowledge and Skills: Technology Vocabulary Understanding and Using Features of an operating system Grade appropriate effective input of text and data Use computer icons Produce grade appropriate documents using age appropriate software Create and use graphic organizers to create, construct or design a document Explain the purpose of an Acceptable Use Policy and consequence for inappropriate use of technology Performance Standards: Mastery Level Performance is equal to Time Line: Two Class Periods (Direct Instruction and Review) Understandings: Students will understand: Success in keyboarding is directly related to technique. Essential Questions: 1. What effect will this course have on other parts of my life? 2. How will having Keyboarding skills make me successful long-term: personally, academically and professionally? Students will know: The advantages of proper keyboarding technique. That every finger is responsible for typing specifically designated keys. Students will be able to: Use proper keyboarding technique. Use the specifically designated finger to type the key it is responsible for. Authentic Assessment Evidence Formative: Digital Activity: Word Processing Document Summative: Visual Assessment of skill application is ongoing Learning Plan Instructional Strategies: - Technology Vocabulary is infused throughout the lesson - Review Log-In procedures - Review Features of the Operating System: Click on an Icon to Open a Word Processing Application - Identify Hardware Problems and Suggest Solutions to Solve Them (for example: Monitor turned off, mouse not responding, lost cursor) - Introduce keyboarding technique to demonstrate: correct posture, eyes on copy, proper finger placement, manipulation of equipment - Warm-up - Introduce Home Row Keys: a,s,d,f,j,k,l,; Shadow Typing, Reach and Recite - Student Practice: Independent exercise to develop keyboarding competence. Demonstrations of Understanding (The Six Facets): Explanation: Students will explain Key Technology Vocabulary Terms.
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