Last updated Feb 2007

All students should have opportunities to demonstrate the following skills and behaviors prio to the completion of 4th 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.
  • Able to take pictures with a digital camera for classroom use and transfer those files into a document or file.
  • Be able to do basic problem solving if something isn’t working (monitor on, paper in printer, choosing appropriate printer)
• Reinforce basic keyboarding skills
  • Increased efficiency in the areas of accuracy and speed.
  • Introduce Reach keys.
• Communicates about technology using developmentally appropriate vocabulary.
  • Applies words such as key-stroke combinations, web address, function keys, hyperlink, 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.
  • Introduce research skills such as citing sources, putting information into own words, and summarizing.

STANDARD 3: Technology productivity tools

• Use curriculum-based programs to facilitate learning throughout the curriculum.
  • (Kidspiration, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Mapmaker’s Toolkit, Timeliner)
• Reinforce word processing skills (Microsoft Word)
  • Review saving and retrieving documents, spacing, tab
  • Screen View: Maximize & minimize screen, Zoom vs. font size and color
  • Insert and format pictures from clipart, Internet, and scanning
  • Word art and text boxes
  • Cut, copy and paste

STANDARD 4: Technology communication tools

• Use technology tools to communicate individual or collaborative projects for audiences inside and/or outside the classroom.
  • Introduce presentation software (Microsoft Power Point)
• Use telecommunications efficiently to access Internet sites, communicate with others in support of direct and independent learning, and pursue personal interests.

STANDARD 5: Technology research tools

• Use the 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.
  • Calculators, videos, and educational software.
• Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activity.
  • Navigate the Internet
  • Discuss the relevance and appropriateness of electronic information sources.
  • Discuss the process of evaluating web sites for validity.
• Determine which technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems.