NBEA Achievement Standards for Information Technology Correlation by Task
In this course, the following tasks/competencies reinforce the standards listed beside them. Teachers may identify additional reinforcements in locally developed instructional materials.
Task/Competency Number | Task/Competency Statement | Standards |
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39 | Identify computer system components. |
NBEA Achievement Standards for Information Technology: Identify components of hardware. |
40 | Perform basic computer operations. |
NBEA Achievement Standards for Information Technology: Describe features of operating systems that can be personalized. ♦ Install and customize operating systems and utilities. |
41 | Key alphabetic, numeric, and symbolic information, using a touch system and correct techniques. |
NBEA Achievement Standards for Information Technology: Apply a variety of input technologies to maximize productivity. ♦ Demonstrate proper safety techniques using input technologies. ♦ Describe ergonomic issues related to input technologies. ♦ Develop proper input techniques (e.g., keyboarding, 10-key touch pad, scanning, speech recognition, handtyping, digital inking, digital cameras, student response systems, and the use of a touch screen, mouse or stylus). |
42 | Manipulate data/software/operating system, using icons, touch screens, ribbons, and drop-down menus. |
NBEA Achievement Standards for Information Technology: Develop proper input techniques (e.g., keyboarding, 10-key touch pad, scanning, speech recognition, handtyping, digital inking, digital cameras, student response systems, and the use of a touch screen, mouse or stylus). ♦ Select appropriate input technology to optimize performance. |
43 | Use file and data management techniques such as save and open. |
NBEA Achievement Standards for Information Technology: Use various input technologies to enter and manipulate information appropriately. |
44 | Improve keyboarding techniques. |
NBEA Achievement Standards for Information Technology: Develop proper input techniques (e.g., keyboarding, 10-key touch pad, scanning, speech recognition, handtyping, digital inking, digital cameras, student response systems, and the use of a touch screen, mouse or stylus). |
45 | Improve keyboarding speed and accuracy. |
NBEA Achievement Standards for Information Technology: Develop proper input techniques (e.g., keyboarding, 10-key touch pad, scanning, speech recognition, handtyping, digital inking, digital cameras, student response systems, and the use of a touch screen, mouse or stylus). |
47 | Maintain workstation, equipment, materials, and supplies. |
NBEA Achievement Standards for Information Technology: Adhere to privacy, safety and security policies and legislation (e.g., acceptable use policy, Web page policies, student photo policies, computer crime, fraud, abuse). ♦ Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and describe personal or legal consequences of inappropriate use. ♦ Identify and select controls for personnel, facilities, data, communications systems, and applications appropriate to specific risks. ♦ Identify risks to personnel, facilities, data, communications systems, and applications. ♦ Implement controls to prevent loss of integrity of data and other information resources. |
48 | Key addresses on envelopes and/or labels. |
NBEA Achievement Standards for Information Technology: Identify productivity software appropriate for specific tasks. ♦ Use the collaborative features of productivity software to accomplish organizational tasks. |
49 | Format columns and tables. |
NBEA Achievement Standards for Information Technology: Identify productivity software appropriate for specific tasks. ♦ Use the collaborative features of productivity software to accomplish organizational tasks. |
50 | Format letters, memos, and reports from prepared, rough-draft, or student-composed materials. |
NBEA Achievement Standards for Information Technology: Use productivity software to create documents, research topics and take notes, categorize data, and perform calculations to improve academic achievement across the curriculum. |
51 | Use available resources, references, and tools to prepare documents. |
NBEA Achievement Standards for Information Technology: Identify and research sources of information about information technology hardware and software. ♦ Identify, evaluate, and use resources (e.g., hardware, software, and online) for problem identification and resolution. ♦ Use help features and reference materials to learn software and solve problems. |
52 | Describe ergonomic guidelines related to safe computer use. |
NBEA Achievement Standards for Information Technology: Apply ergonomic techniques to information technology tasks to avoid injury. ♦ Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and describe personal or legal consequences of inappropriate use. ♦ Identify the risks of information technology to personal health and safety and privacy. |
53 | Troubleshoot computer problems (e.g., cable hookups, power sources, and operational supplies). |
NBEA Achievement Standards for Information Technology: Identify and use appropriate help resources for hardware (e.g., help desks, online help, manuals). ♦ Identify, evaluate, and use resources (e.g., hardware, software, and online) for problem identification and resolution. ♦ Troubleshoot advanced hardware and supportive software problems. |
60 | Identify emerging trends in telecommunications. |
NBEA Achievement Standards for Information Technology: Analyze and compare society's influence on information technology and information technology's influence on society. ♦ Assess how information technology changes the manner in which training is offered and implemented. ♦ Assess the impact of information technology in a global society. ♦ Identify, analyze, and evaluate emerging communications technologies for use in organizations. |