Information and Technology Literacy Benchmarks
A.4.1
• operate basic audio and video equipment from which to listen and view media programs
• demonstrate proper keyboarding position, posture, and identify home row
A.4.2
• recognize the common organizational characteristics of print media (e.g., title page, table of contents, copyright statement, index)
A.4.3
• identify and define basic word processing terminology (e.g. cursor, open, save, file, window, document, cut, copy, paste)
• produce a document using a word processing program (word list, sentences, paragraphs)
A.4.4
• describe and explain an on-line information network
• use the functions of a web browser to navigate and save World Wide Web sites
A.4.5
• use draw, paint or graphics software to create simple signs, posters, banners, charts, visuals, etc.
A.4.6
• identify the media and technology used
B.4.1
• identify the information problem or question to be resolved
B.4.2
• identify possible sources of information including print, non-print, electronic, and human resources
B.4.4
• recognize that graphics and images can be used to convey a message
B.4.6
• determine if information is relevant to the information question
D.4.2
• identify the school rules on student use of the Internet and other resources
B.4.7
• identify the audience for the product or presentation
• recognize the three common types of communication or presentation modes (e.g., written , oral, visual)
C.4.1
• recognize that accurate information is basic to sound decisions
C.4.2
• recognize that award winning books reflect literary and artistic excellence
C.4.3
• differentiate among written, oral, and visual forms of literature
C.4.4
• identify topics suitable for independent learning or in-depth exploration
D.4.1
• articulate work group goals and individual responsibilities within the group
• complete workgroup projects to meet an established timeline
D.4.2
• identify the school rules on student use of the Internet and other resources
•demonstrate use of the Internet and other on-line sources consistent with the school’s acceptable use policy
D.4.3
• explain the concept of intellectual property rights (copyright)
D.4.4
• define the concept of intellectual freedom (censorship)
