Technology Applications

• processing advancements (mechanical to computerized, analog to digital)
  
• input and output devices; port identification
  
• operating systems
• software
• file existence, organization and naming convention
  
• networks
• acceptable use and policy existence
  

Students will complete, practice, or attain skills with

• basic computer operation
  
• basic software categorization
  

Students will evaluate

• computer component connectivity issues (basic)
  
• software choice situations
  

Students will exhibit in a digital portfolio

1. a systems-concept graphic
2. a software and extensions graphic or explanation
3. a "past" versus "present" technology graphic, labelled appropriately as analog/digital/mechanical, etc.
4. an understanding of computer components & their functions
5. a choice item