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Knowledge and Skills Statement

Practical technology concepts--skills and tools. The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of technology systems, concepts, and operations.

Observe students using technology. Ask students questions about computer hardware, devices, and software. These questions should encourage students to describe computer hardware, devices, and software that require the use of technology-based terminology.

Examples:

  • What is this called and what does it do? (Display  or point to a hardware component or device.)
  • Is this an input device or an output device? (Display or point to a hardware component or device.)
  • What does this software or program do? (State the name of software students use.)
  • What does a(n) _______ do? (Fill the blank with the name of a hardware used by students.)