Last updated Feb 2007

All students should have opportunities to demonstrate the following skills and behaviors prio to the completion of 3rd grade.

STANDARD 1: Basic operations and concepts

• Use input devices (e.g., mouse and keyboard) and output devices (e.g., monitor and printer) devices efficiently and effectively.
  • Demonstrate basic operations of microphones and printers.
  • Able to take pictures with a digital camera for classroom use.
• Introduce basic keyboarding skills.
  • (Type to Learn)
  • Demonstrates mastery of home row keys, hand placement and body position.
• Communicates about technology using developmentally appropriate vocabulary.
  • Applies words such as tower, monitor, cursor, icon, toolbar, etc.

STANDARD 2: Social, ethical and human issues

• Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology.
  • Discuss basic issues related to responsible use of technology and information (advantages and disadvantages) and describe consequences of inappropriate use.
  • Works cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, teachers, and others when using technology in the classroom.
• Practice responsible use of technology systems and software.
  • Treats equipment and network with respect.

STANDARD 3: Technology productivity tools

• Use general-purpose productivity tools to facilitate learning throughout the curriculum.
  • (Kidspiration)
  • Uses technology resources to support problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.
  • Introduce word processing skills  (Microsoft Word)
    • Saving to home directory
    • Opening and closing files (retrieving documents)
    • Font Type, Size and Style (bold, italics, underline)
    • Text Alignment
    • Tab and Backspace function
    • Insert clipart

STANDARD 4: Technology communication tools

• Use telecommunications efficiently to access remote information, communicate with others in support of direct and independent learning, and pursue personal interests.
• Gather information and communicate with others using telecommunications, with support from teachers, or student partners. 

STANDARD 5: Technology research tools

• Use technology resources as a mode to access information.
  • Internet
  • Subscription Databases

STANDARD 6: Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

• Use technology resources for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities. (5, 6)

  • Calculators, videos, and educational software.

  • Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activity.
  • Able to navigate on the Internet using back button, refresh and links.
  • Discuss the relevance and appropriateness of electronic information sources.
  • Begin to discuss the process for evaluating accurate information on websites.
• Determine which technology is useful and select the appropriate tool (s) and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems.

LEARNER BEHAVIOR: Introduce basic keyboarding skills.

LANG ARTS: Use technology resources as a mode to access information- Internet