HISD Technology Guidelines

Topic	TEKS K-2	First Grade
Terminology	A	Add terminology: Command Key, open and close windows, menu bar, highlight, online, password, VCR, printer
Managing files/programs Menu commands	B 9A	Add: program menu bar, close window
Hardware Basics	1C 11A A	Review and use appropriately
Keyboarding	2B 2C	Introduce proper keyboarding techniques, such as using 2 hands placed on home row, body position, space bar with right thumb, return key with little finger
Acceptable Use Rules/ Copyright	3A 3B	Review and have student and parent sign AUP Follow computer rules/lab procedures Model respect for others work Model respect for copyright laws
Software	7A	Use appropriate software to enhance learning
Graphics/ Creative products	7B 10A	Use appropriate formatting and layout features for defined audience
Database		Not applicable
Spreadsheet		Not applicable
Electronic Communication	4 6 8	Access information through approved web pages
Slide Show	8B 9B	Observe slide show
Appropriate Display	10A 10B	Produce documents which use appropriate formatting and layout features for screen, print or multimedia display
Multimedia/ Publishing	11A 11B	Publish a document for print, screen, Web, or video
Product Evaluation	12A 12B	Discussion of product evaluation (software, slide shows, web sites…)

Topic	TEKS K-2	Second Grade
Terminology	A	Add Internet terminology Add: control key, caps lock, word processing,
Managing files/programs Menu commands	B 9A	Add: create, name and save files; eject disk; demonstrate online help
Hardware Basics	1C 11A A	Choose a printer and print items Use disk drive, CD ROM
Keyboarding	2B 2C	Begin formal keyboard training using Type to Learn Keyboard at 10 words/minute using smooth and rhythmic keystroke patterns
Acceptable Use Rules/ Copyright	3A 3B	Review and have student and parent sign AUP Follow computer rules/lab procedures Model respect for others work Model respect for copyright laws
Software	7A	Use appropriate software to enhance learning
Graphics/ Creative products	7B 10A	Use appropriate formatting and layout features for defined audience
Database		Not applicable
Spreadsheet		Not applicable
Electronic Communication	4 6 8	Access information through approved web pages
Slide Show	8B 9B	Observe slide show
Appropriate Display	10A 10B	Produce documents which use appropriate formatting and layout features for screen, print or multimedia display
Multimedia/ Publishing	11A 11B	Publish a document for print, screen, Web, or video
Product Evaluation	12A 12B	Use a checklist to evaluate a product

Topic	TEKS 3-5	Third Grade
Terminology	1A 1C	Review and add grade appropriate terminology
Managing files/programs Menu commands	1B 5B 9A	Add: open files using menu commands; cut, copy & paste; spell check; navigate between Internet and application
Hardware Basics	2A	Add: Use digital video
Keyboarding	2B 2C 2F	Continue keyboarding Increase speed to 15 words/minute
Acceptable Use Rules/ Copyright	3A 3B	Review and have student and parent sign AUP Follow computer rules/lab procedures Model respect for others work Model respect for copyright laws
Software	7A	Use appropriate software to enhance learning
Graphics/ Creative products	7	Insert graphics into document
Database	7B 10C	Input data into a database template
Spreadsheet	7B 10C	Input data into a spreadsheet and create a chart
Electronic Communication	4 6 8	Access information through approved web pages Use bookmarks Participate in electronic problem solving project
Slide Show	7 8	Create slide show or presentation appropriate for task and audience
Appropriate Display	10A 10B	Produce documents which use appropriate formatting and layout features for screen, print or multimedia display
Multimedia/ Publishing	11A 11B	Publish a document for print, screen, Web, or video
Product Evaluation	12A 12B	Use a checklist to evaluate a product

Topic	TEKS 3-5	Fourth Grade
Terminology	1A 1C	Review and add grade appropriate terminology
Managing files/programs Menu commands	1B 5B 9A	Add: Insert table, database, or spreadsheet
Hardware Basics	2A	Add: Use scanner
Keyboarding	2B 2C 2F	Continue keyboarding Increase speed to 20 words/minute
Acceptable Use Rules/ Copyright	3A 3B	Review and have student and parent sign AUP Follow computer rules/lab procedures Model respect for others work Model respect for copyright laws
Software	7A	Use appropriate software to enhance learning
Graphics/ Creative products	7	Arrange graphics; size and rotate, and group objects
Database	7B 10C	Sort and find records
Spreadsheet	7B 10C	Sort information; resize columns and rows
Electronic Communication	4 6 8	Access information through approved web pages Use bookmarks Participate in electronic problem solving project Evaluate site information
Slide Show	7 8	Create slide show or presentation appropriate for task and audience
Appropriate Display	10A 10B	Produce documents which use appropriate formatting and layout features for screen, print or multimedia display
Multimedia/ Publishing	11A 11B	Publish a document for print, screen, Web, or video
Product Evaluation	12A 12B	Use a checklist, outline or rubric to evaluate a product

Topic	TEKS 3-5	Fifth Grade
Terminology	1A 1C	Review and add grade appropriate terminology
Managing files/programs Menu commands	1B 5B 9A	Add: Work between documents in 2 or more applications
Hardware Basics	2A	Save documents using cross platform format
Keyboarding	2B 2C 2F	Continue keyboarding Increase speed to 25 words/minute
Acceptable Use Rules/ Copyright	3A 3B	Review and have student and parent sign AUP Follow computer rules/lab procedures Model respect for others work Model respect for copyright laws
Software	7A	Use appropriate software to enhance learning
Graphics/ Creative products	7	Arrange graphics; size, rotate, and group objects Add headers, footers, insert date
Database	7B 10C	Create a database
Spreadsheet	7B 10C	Use formulas/functions
Electronic Communication	4 6 8	Access information through approved web pages Use bookmarks Participate in electronic problem solving project Evaluate site information Copy/site resources from the Internet
Slide Show	7 8	Create slide show or presentation appropriate for task and audience
Appropriate Display	10A 10B	Produce documents which use appropriate formatting and layout features for screen, print or multimedia display
Multimedia/ Publishing	11A 11B	Publish a document for print, screen, Web, or video
Product Evaluation	12A 12B	Use a checklist, outline or rubric to evaluate a product