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Bach_Scope&Sequence
STRAND
G8
Each grade level include previous skills
1. File management, devices, and Troubleshooting
ISTE(1) Empowered Learner
Should be proficient in previous skills/concepts, plus:
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Installs and updates free-school related apps on personal devices.
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Performs periodical revisions of personal devices using an utility app/program.
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Keeps devices synchronized.
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Connects devices using wireless and wired options.
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Uses the Chrome web store.
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Manages the App Store with responsibility
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Downloads/installs free useful learning resources (e-books, apps, etc.)
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Shares files via airdrop/other bluetooth options.
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Creates PDF documents merging pages from different documents.
2. Communicating: Text and Images
ISTE(6) Creative Communicator
Should be proficient in previous skills/concepts, plus:
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Manages templates effectively in different productivity apps/programs.
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Creates website-style documents using GAFE and iWork apps/programs
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Creates websites in Google Sites.
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Creates presentations for desktop/mobile devices.
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Develops materials to support presentations.
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Manages text effectively in any app/program.
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Uses spreadsheet toolbars/functions in word processing/presentation apps/programs.
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Personalizes toolbars in different apps/programs.
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Manages effectively lists and paragraphs in different apps/programs.
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Creates/manages presentations using the outline view.
Digital images, CAD:
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Uses rulers/guides in different apps/programs.
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Differences between bitmap and vector images
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Manages the work area in a CAD program or photo editing app.
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Manipulates brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, etc.
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Use layers and masks to edit an image.
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Applies filters and effects using a professional photo editing app.
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Combines two or more images by using cropping and correcting tools.
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Manages size, quality and resolution when exporting images.
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Identifies the basic interface tools in a vector illustration app.
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Creates shapes using vectors ans anchor points.
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Uses nodes and anchor points to edit vector shapes.
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Exports vector images according to output.
3. Communicating:
Multimedia
ISTE(6) Creative Communicator
Video and image capture
Image editing
Website design
Should be proficient in previous skills/concepts, plus:
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Adds special visual and sound effects into video/animation.
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Manages multiple frames and chroma key effects.
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Finds and tests apps/programs to convert video/audio to different formats.
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Manages effectively a Youtube channel for school-related projects.
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Creates and shares digital art.
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Uses different selection tools in a graphic app/program.
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Corrects photos using advanced editing tools in Graphic apps/programs.
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Assembles photos using layers and advanced tools.
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Applies graphic design principles to create effective presentations (balance, contrast, emphasis).
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Uses offline options in presentation webapps.
4. Data and information
ISTE(4) Knowledge Constructor
Should be proficient in previous skills/concepts, plus:
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Collects data using video/audio logs.
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Transcripts data for futher analysis.
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Creates databases according to need.
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Indexes and organises records on a database.
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Defines search criteria on a database.
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Creates placeholders (text and media) in a word processing app/programs.
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Creates databases using word processing apps/programs.
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Creates complex rubrics and tables, and sets them up properly according to output.
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Views database information in different forms.
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Exports PDF/Document annotations in different formats.
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Uses dynamic graphs.
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Understand the graph as a tool for representing problem states and solutions to complex problems.*
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Understand the fundamental ideas of logic and its usefulness for solving real-world problems.*
5. Computational thinking and programming
ISTE(5) Computational Thinker
Computing
Computing is about developing hardware and software solutions.
Should be proficient in previous skills/concepts, plus:
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Designs simulations to understand/teach topic(s).
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Develops representation(s) of the real world problems, systems, or situations.
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Categorizes information/data visually using concept maps.
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Connects text/graphic boxes in a concept map.
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Modifies links in a concept map app/program.
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Creates concept maps based on outlines.
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Decomposes a problem into sub-problems to solve it.
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Includes variables and user interaction in simulations.
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Understands algorithms and its uses.
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Discuss how a single problem may be solved by several different algorithms
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Knows how to write executable programs in at least one language.
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Understands how computers represent data.
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Knows the main components that make up a computer system, and how they fit together (their architecture).
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Understands the principles underlying how data is transported on the Internet.
6. Digital citizenship
ISTE(2) Digital citizen
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Uses the school account complying with the AUP in place.
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Manages time effectively when using iPad apps.
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Creates calendars, events, reminders using calendar apps.
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Creates shared calendars.
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Find solutions to common problems and supports others.
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Respects teacher-given guidelines on iPad use.
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Productive when using digital technology in learning settings.
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Uses common sense and care when using shared/school/personal devices.
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Discuss the benefits, limitations and risks of social networks.
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Utilize reliable web sites along with Internet safety rules.
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Cares for technology elements in classrooms.
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Develops projects in collaboration with peers (school or outside).
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Devices are ready to use in every lesson.
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Keeps track of shared files use.
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Uses school account only in authorised-educational platforms.
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Sets up and manages effectively a Youtube Channel.
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Keeps school video material separate from personal one, managing accounts effectively.
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Manages effectively Privacy Settings on his/her videos uploaded to Youtube complying with the AUP in place.
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Evaluate the accuracy, relevance and bias of internet information sources.
7. Long life learning and problem solving
ISTE (7) Global Collaborator
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Uses online courses to learn independently (Moocs, iTunesU, KhanAcademy, etc.)
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Apply strategies for identifying and solving
routine hardware and software problems that
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Demonstrate knowledge of current changes
in information technologies and the effects those changes have on the workplace and society.* -
Uses help, tutorials and visual guides to explore and learn new apps.
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Keeps up to date with updates and how fixes and changes lead to better productivity.
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Transfers what he/she already knows to learn new digital technologies.
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Uses online courses to learn independently (Moocs, iTunesU, KhanAcademy, etc.)
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Knows how and where to find learning resources and strategies.