HS English

Mountain Brook High School
Technology Documentation - English
Technology Operations and Concepts
Skills/Concepts
1.
Use accurate terminology related to technology.
Use appropriate terminology related to technology.
2.
Utilize advanced features of word processing software, including
outlining, tracking changes, hyperlinking, and mail merging.
Use outlining feature.
Track changes when editing.
Insert hyperlinks.
Perform mail merge.
Technology Operations and Concepts
Skills/Concepts
7.
Demonstrate digital file transfer.
Transfer a digital file from one location to another.
10. Perform routine software and hardware maintenance.
Perform hard drive or storage cleanup.
Clean up Internet temporary files, cookies, and history.
Empty Recycle Bin or "trash."
Make sure anti-virus software is updated and active.
Make sure operating system updates are current.
Back-up critical files.
Be aware of defrag process and when to use it.
Technology Operations and Concepts
Skills/Concepts
11. Diagnose hardware and software problems.
Diagnose hardware problems. (monitor, keyboard, mouse,
headsets, printers, wireless)
Diagnose software problems.
12. Apply strategies to correct malfunctioning hardware and software.
Correct malfunctioning hardware.
Correct malfunctioning software.
Digital Citizenship
Skills/Concepts
18. Cite sources of digital content (in a format such as APA, MLA, or other
style sheet).
Cite sources of digital content (in a format such as APA, MLA, or
other style sheet).
Documentation
Assignment/activity --- date
19. Practice ethical and legal use of technology systems and digital content.
Practice knowledge of copyright laws and fair use pertaining to
technology resources and use of on-line content.
20. Interpret copyright laws and policies with regard to ownership and use
of digital content.
Interpret copyright laws and policies with regard to ownership
and use of digital content.
21. Explain consequences of illegal and unethical use of technology systems
and digital content.
Identify examples of a computer crime.
Know the penalties, fines, incarceration, and laws related to
computer crimes.
Research and Information Fluency
Skills/Concepts
27. Critique digital content for validity, accuracy, bias, currency, and
relevance.
Critique digital content for validity
Critique digital content for accuracy.
Critique digital content for bias.
Critique digital content for currency
Critique digital content for relevance.
Communication and Collaboration
Skills/Concepts
28. Use digital tools to publish curriculum-related content.
Use digital tools to publish curriculum-related content.
29. Demonstrate collaborative skills using curriculum-related content in
digital environments.
Demonstrate collaborative skills using curriculum-related
content in digital environments.