Last updated Feb 2007

All students should have opportunities to demonstrate the following skills and behaviors prio to the completion of 2nd grade.

STANDARD 1: Basic operations and concepts

• Use input devises (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devises (e.g., monitor, printer) efficiently and effectively.
  • Use audio-visual equipment such as tapes, CDs, and DVDs.
• Turn computer on and off.
• Log in and out of the network.
• Open and close a program independently.
• Use mouse/pointer/cursor.
• Perform keyboarding basics (escape, backspace, shift keys, and delete).
• Use microphone, headphones, and printer.
• Use developmentally appropriate multimedia and technology resources (e.g., interactive books, educational software) to support learning.
  • Demonstrate ability to navigate through a book-marked Internet site.
• Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology.

STANDARD 2:  Social, ethical, and human issues

• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers and others when using technology in the classroom.
  • Assist and problem solve with other students.
• Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology. 
  • Respect others who are working.  
  • Follow computer/printer usage expectations.
  • Follow teacher directions on how to exit an inappropriate site or pop-up.
• Practice responsible use of technology systems and software. 
  • Treat equipment with respect.

STANDARD 3:  Technology productivity tools

• Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products Independently.
  • Produce word-processed stories and poems, illustrations, number sentences, math problems and patterns.

STANDARD 4:  Technology communications tools

• Gather information and communicate with others using telecommunications, with support from teachers or student partners.
  • Use Internet as a place to access information stored by others.

LEARNER BEHAVIOR - Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products Independently

• Produce word-processed stories and poems, illustrations, number sentences, math problems and patterns.