By Mr. Free
Exploring Business
Technologies
“I Can” and “I Will”
Statements
I can use proper ergonomics and
keyboarding techniques to improve
accuracy and speed .
 I will maintain good posture.
 I will keep my body centered with the G/H keys.
 I will keep my wrists low but not touching the
keyboard or table.
 I will correctly keep my fingers on the home row keys
while keeping my fingers curved and upright.
 I will keep my eyes on my copy.
 I will key at a steady pace.
 I will regularly self-assess by completing my technique
checklist.
 I will stay on task and have a positive attitude toward
improving my technique.
I can use word processing terms to
explain how assignments are
created.
 I will analyze and review my vocabulary list
and study guide.
 I will create and review my digital vocabulary
study guide by using multimedia presentation.
 I will create and review my vocabulary
foldable.
 I will explore and complete online vocabulary
activities and games.
 I will explore other strategies for learning
vocabulary, such as flash cards and study
buddy, and discover what works for me.
I can select word processing
functions to create, edit, and publish
documents.
 I will open word processing software.
 I will create, modify, and correctly format the
assigned document.
 I will carefully read and accurately follow written
instructions for creating or modifying an assigned
document.
 I will save the document in the My Documents
folder.
 I will proofread and edit the document (both with
and without spell check) so that the text is written
with no errors in grammar, punctuation,
capitalization, and spelling.
 I will use print preview and print a document.
I can use technology terms to explain
strategies used to complete assignments
and projects (societal-ethic issues and
terms, operations, hardware , and care).
 I will analyze and review my vocabulary list and
study guide.
 I will create and review my digital vocabulary
study guide using multimedia presentation.
 I will create and review my vocabulary foldable.
 I will explore and complete online vocabulary
activities and games.
 I will explore other strategies for learning
vocabulary, such as flash cards and study buddy,
and discover what works for me.
I can demonstrate appropriate ethical behavior relating
to security and privacy, and recognize possible
consequences of misuse (societal-ethical issues).
 I will be responsible, respectful, and safe at all times.
 I will protect my privacy and respect the privacy of others.
 I will protect my property and respect the property of others.
 I will use technology in constructive ways and in ways which do not
break the rules of my family, school, or government.
 I will analyze and apply The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens’ principles
and values when I use technology.
 I will only post my own writing and original work.
 If I need a photo that I do not have, I will choose a photo from a royaltyfree clipart or picture website or gallery and provide a source.
 I will only upload royalty-f music or videos after obtaining permission to
share or use, and provide a source.
I can use spreadsheet terms to
present and explain assignments.
I will analyze and review my vocabulary
list and study guide.
I will create and review my digital
vocabulary study guide using
multimedia presentation.
I will create and review my vocabulary
foldable.
I will explore and complete online
vocabulary activities and games.
I will explore other strategies for learning
vocabulary, such as flash cards and study
buddy, and discover what works for me.
I can create and use spreadsheets to
study and interpret information.
 I will open spreadsheet software.
 I will correctly use Merge and Center for my title.
 I will correctly label columns and rows.
 I will correctly key and modify labels, values, and
appropriate function formulas with no errors.
 I will correctly create, select, and modify charts and
graphs.
 I will sort correctly.
 I will save the document in My Documents folder.
 I will proofread and edit the document (both with and
without spell check) so that the labels and values are
written with no errors in grammar, punctuation,
capitalization, and spelling.
 I will use print preview and print a document.
I can use knowledge of database
terms and functions to explain
strategies used to organize and read
information in assignments.
 I will analyze and review my vocabulary list and study
guide.
 I will create and review my digital vocabulary study guide
using multimedia presentation.
 I will create and review my vocabulary foldable.
 I will explore and complete online vocabulary activities and
games.
 I will explore other strategies for learning vocabulary, such
as flash cards and study buddy, and discover what works
for me.
I can create and use databases to
organize and report data.
 I will open database software.
 I will create and modify fields.
 I will create and modify records.
 I will create and modify entries.
 I will query (filter or search) correctly.
 I will sort correctly.
 I will save the document in My Documents folder.
 I will proofread and edit the document (both with and without
spell check) so that the data is written with no errors in
grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
 I will create and print a database report.
I can use multimedia terms to
explain projects.
 I will analyze and review my vocabulary list and
study guide.
 I will create and review my digital vocabulary
study guide by using multimedia presentation.
 I will create and review my vocabulary foldable.
 I will explore and complete online vocabulary
activities and games.
 I will explore other strategies for learning
vocabulary, such as flash cards and study buddy,
and discover what works for me.
I can create a multimedia product using
data to present information (part one of
two).
 I will open multimedia software.
 I will select a layout that is visually appealing and contributes to
the overall message with appropriate headings, text, graphics, and
empty space.
 I will select background and font colors that enhance the
readability of the text.
 I will select text/fonts that that are easy-to-read and select font size
that varies appropriately for heading and text.
 I will select royalty-free graphics and sound, and animations and
transitions, that persist in providing an overall theme and creatively
enhance the content.
 I will write an introduction that is clear, coherent, relates to the
topic, and draws the audience into my presentation.
 I will write content clearly and concisely with a logical progression
of ideas and supporting information.
I can create a multimedia product using
data to present information (part two of
two).
 I will write a conclusion that is clear, coherent, and related to
the topic.
 I will clearly identify and properly credit sources of
information and graphics by using citations.
 I will carefully read and accurately follow written instructions
for creating or modifying an assigned multimedia
presentation.
 I will save the file in the My Documents folder.
 I will proofread and edit the multimedia presentation (both
with and without spell check) so that the text is written with no
errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
 I will view and present my slide show from the beginning,
either manually or automatically with timings.
I can use terms to describe
telecommunications/Internet tools
and resources used to complete
assignments.
 I will analyze and review my vocabulary list and study
guide.
 I will create and review my digital vocabulary study guide
by using multimedia presentation.
 I will create and review my vocabulary foldable.
 I will explore and complete online vocabulary activities
and games.
 I will explore other strategies for learning vocabulary,
such as flash cards and study buddy, and discover what
works for me.
I can show knowledge of Copyright
and Fair Use Guidelines by
explaining selection and use of
Internet resources in assignments.
 I will only post my own writing and original
work.
 If I need a photo that I do not have, I will choose
a photo from a royalty-free clipart site or gallery
and provide a source.
 I will only upload music or videos after
obtaining permission to share or use, and
provide a source.
Credits
Microsoft Clipart
North Carolina Standard Course of Study