National Business Education Standards with links to Nebraska L.E.A.R.N.S. content standards:

8.9.0 TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION AND APPLICATIONS

Students will understand the function and operation of computers and related technology in the home, school, and work environment. They will demonstrate competency by utilizing technology as a tool for communicating and learning.

Instructional content leading to mastery of the performance standard should include but is not limited to:

8.9.1 Applications—utilize a variety of software applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, communications, multimedia, and desktop publishing

8.9.3 Hardware Components—identify workstation components and demonstrate appropriate operation of equipment and peripherals

8.9.5 Social Issues—discuss the technological issues of ethics and etiquette on emerging technologies and the impact on society

8.9.6 Technology Innovations—explore the role of technology in future applications

8.9.7 Telecommunications—use electronic resources to access, retrieve, and transmit information

 Nebraska L.E.A.R.N.S. content standards:

Students will identify the basic facts and essential ideas in what they have read or viewed. (R/W 8.1.1)

Students will locate, access, and evaluate resources to identify appropriate information. (R/W 8.2.1)

Students will use a variety of forms to write for different audiences and purposes. (R/W 8.2.4)

Students will pose questions and contribute their own information or ideas in class discussions in order to acquire new knowledge. (R/W 8.3.1)

Students will apply listening skills in a variety of settings. (R/W 8.4.1)

12.10.0 TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS

Students will understand the operation, application, and function of computers and related technology in a constantly changing global society. They will demonstrate competency by creating, accessing, manipulating, and analyzing information.

Instructional content leading to mastery of the performance standard should include but is not limited to:

12.10.1 Applications—utilize a variety of software applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, communications, multimedia, authoring, desktop publishing, and presentation software

12.10.2 Decision-Making Skills—solve problems using critical thinking and technological skills to promote productivity

12.10.3 Global Communications—demonstrate skills for communicating in an international, pluralistic business environment

12.10.5 Technical Skills—use operating platforms, categorize data, operate industry-standard equipment, and utilize information resources

12.10.6 Transitional Skills—practice and use technological knowledge and skills in personal, educational, and employment settings

 

Students will identify the basic facts and essential ideas in what they have read or viewed. (R/W 12.1.1)

Students will locate, access, and evaluate resources to identify appropriate information. (R/W 12.1.2)

Students will identify, describe, and apply knowledge of the structure of the English language and standard English conventions for sentence structure, usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. (R/W 12.2.1)

Students will demonstrate improvement in organization, content, word choice, voice, sentence fluency and standard English conventions after revising and editing their compositions. (R/W 12.2.3)

Students will use a variety of forms to write for different audiences and purposes. (R/W 12.2.4)

Students will pose questions and contribute their own information or ideas in group discussions in order to acquire new knowledge. (R/W 12.3.1)

Students will make oral presentations that demonstrate appropriate consideration of audience, purpose, and information to be conveyed. (R/W 12.3.2)

Students will apply listening skills for a variety of purposes. (R/W 12

National Business Education Standards

Nebraska Business Education Standards

Curriculum:  Desktop Publishing and/or Multimedia Production, Economics, Social Studies

Grade Level:  10 - 12

Duration:  Two weeks

Comments:  Mrs. Rhonda Hardiman

 

 


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