Draft - CyberSkills

8/16/00

9th Grade

One Semester

CyberSkills content will vary depending on the students involved. It is an elective that allows students to select a technology areas on which to focus. The selections listed here are those from which most students will select.

1. The student will use a variety of technology tools to communicate effectively.

• 1.1 Create advanced web pages using "Dreamweaver."
  • 1.1.1 Creates frames.
  • 1.1.2 Designs forms.
  • 1.1.3 Creates and applies style sheets.
  • 1.1.4 Create layers.
  • 1.1.5 Applies behaviors to objects.
  • 1.1.6 Creates timelines and adds behaviors.
  • 1.1.7 Uses Java Applets and Active X plug-ins.
  • 1.1.8 Manages a web site.
• 1.2 Uses Fireworks to design stunning and meaningful web visuals.
  • 1.2.1 Creates both vector and bitmap images.
  • 1.2.2 Applies special effects.
  • 1.2.3 Optimizes images for quick download.
  • 1.2.4 Creates image maps to facilitate communication.
• 1.3 Uses Flash to create high-impact animations and interactive interfaces for the web.
  • 1.3.1 Utilizes drawing tools to customize graphics.
  • 1.3.2 Creates layers to be used for animation.
  • 1.3.3 Creates a storyboard to choreographed animations.
  • 1.3.4 Attaches actions to frames and buttons to make them interactive.
  • 1.3.5 Adds event sounds and streaming sounds to increase communicative effectiveness.
  • 1.3.6 Exports Flash files to web pages.
• 1.4 Uses Director 7 to combine graphics, sound, animation, text, and video into compelling content.
  • 1.4.1 Uses Director interface.
  • 1.4.2 Creates basic animation and compiles into executable program.
  • 1.4.3 Utilize real-time recording to create an animation.
  • 1.4.4 Creates film loops.
  • 1.4.5 Creates Shockwave movies for the web.
  • 1.4.6 Includes drag and drop behaviors.
  • 1.4.7 Imports and modifies digital video.
• 1.5 Uses Visual Basic
  • 1.5.1 Creates and declares variables.
  • 1.5.2 Designs and applies control structures.
  • 1.5.3 Creates loops
  • 1.5.4 Breaking programs logical groups.
  • 1.5.5 Applies built-in functions.
  • 1.5.6 Creates arrays.
  • 1.5.7 Creates sequential and random access file structures.
  • 1.5.8 Understands sorting and searching algorithms.
  • 1.5.9 Adds user interfaces.
  • 1.5.10 Integrates Visual Basic applications with Microsoft Office.
• 1.6 Creates Databases
  • 1.6.1 Designs and creates a relational database.
  • 1.6.2 Creates forms.
  • 1.6.3 Creates tables.
  • 1.6.4 Query tables.
  • 1.6.5 Defines relationships between tables.
  • 1.6.6 Creates calculation fields.
  • 1.6.7 Uses advances searching and sorting techniques.

2. The student applies effective reading skills to gain information.

• 2.1 Understands and uses different skills and strategies to read.
  • 2.1.1 Build vocabulary through reading.
  • 2.1.2 Uses features of non-fiction text and computer software.
• 2.2 Understand the meaning of what is read.
  • 2.2.1 Comprehends important ideas and details.
  • 2.2.2 Expands comprehension by analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing information and ideas.
• 2.3 Reads different materials for a variety of purposes.
  • 2.3.1 Reads to learn new information.
  • 2.3.2 Reads to perform a task.

3. The student demonstrates effective communication skills.

• 3.1 Communicates ideas clearly and effectively.
  • 3.1.1 Communicates clearly to a range of audiences for different purposes.
  • 3.1.2 Develops content and ideas.
  • 3.1.3 Uses effective language and style.
  • 3.1.4 Uses effective language and style.
  • 3.1.5 Uses action, sound, and/or images to support presentations.
• 3.2 Uses communication strategies and skills to work effectively with others.
  • 3.2.1 Uses language to interact effectively and responsibly with others.
  • 3.2.2 Works cooperatively as a member of a group.
  • 3.2.3 Seeks agreement and solutions through discussion.
  • 3.2.4 Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of formal and informal communication.

4. The student applies mathematical knowledge and understanding.

• 4.1 Understands and applies the concepts and procedures of mathematics.
• 4.1.1 Understands and applies concepts and procedures from algebraic sense.
• 4.2 Uses mathematics to define and solve problems.
  • 4.2.1 Investigates situations.
  • 4.2.2 Formulates questions and defines the problem.
  • 4.2.3 Construct solutions.
• 4.3 Uses mathematical reasoning.
  • 4.3.1 Analyzes information
  • 4.3.2 Predicts results and make inferences and makes conjectures based on analysis of problem situations.
  • 4.3.3 Draws conclusions and verifies results.

5. The student completes a technology project that demonstrates acquisition of technical skills.

• 5.1 Develops advances skills in a chosen area of technology.
• 5.2 Uses technology skills in developing a resource that can be used by teachers or community members.