Learning Goals for Rockport Elementary School:
KINDERGARTEN
Students develop basic technology skills and knowledge using tools to
enhance learning
•Develop an awareness of the basic components of a computer.
•Demonstrate appropriate use of the mouse and basic keys on the
keyboard.
Students understand issues of ethics and safety relating to the use of
electronic media
•Demonstrate responsible use of computers.
•Demonstrate respect for the rights of others while using the computer.
Students apply technology tools for communication, creativity, research,
problem-solving, and decision-making to enhance learning
•Learn to use grade appropriate curriculum related software.
•Develop an understanding of grade level appropriate computer
vocabulary.
GRADE ONE
Students develop basic technology skills and knowledge using tools to
enhance learning
•Demonstrate understanding of the basic components of a computer.
•Recognize the computer as a resource for finding and clarifying
information.
•Demonstrate appropriate use of the mouse and basic keys on the
keyboard.
•Develop technology skills in using the basic components of a
computer.
Students understand issues of ethics and safety relating to the use of
electronic media
•Demonstrate responsible use of computers.
•Demonstrate respect for the rights of others while using the computer.
Students apply technology tools for communication, creativity, research,
problem-solving, and decision-making to enhance learning
•Use grade appropriate curriculum related software.
•Use appropriate software applications to organize information.
•Explore various multimedia reference sources.
•Use grade level appropriate computer vocabulary.
GRADE TWO
Students develop basic technology skills and knowledge using tools to
enhance learning
•Demonstrate ability to recognize the basic components of a computer.
•Demonstrate appropriate use of the mouse and basic keys on the
keyboard.
•Develop technology skills in using the basic components of a
computer.
•Explore basic keyboarding skills.
Students understand issues of ethics and safety relating to the use of
electronic media
•Demonstrate responsible use of technology.
•Recognize ownership and authorship of software and student and/or
teacher products.
Students apply technology tools for communication, creativity, research,
problem-solving, and decision-making to enhance learning
•Use a variety of multimedia reference sources with assistance.
•Draw conclusions using information gathered from electronic
resources.
•Use grade appropriate curriculum related software to organize
information, develop word processing skills, and publish creative work.
•Develop the use of grade level appropriate software vocabulary.
GRADE THREE
Students develop basic technology skills and knowledge using tools to
enhance learning
•Develop basic keyboarding skills.
•Develop technology skills in using the basic components of a
computer.
•Develop the use of grade level appropriate software vocabulary.
Students understand issues of ethics and safety relating to the use of
electronic media
•Demonstrate responsible use of technology.
•Recognize ownership and authorship of software and student and/or
teacher products.
Students apply technology tools for communication, creativity, research,
problem-solving, and decision-making to enhance learning
•Use technology to organize data, interpret information and draw
conclusions.
•Use grade appropriate multimedia reference sources.
•Use a variety of multimedia reference sources with assistance.
•Explore bookmarked web sites.
•Draw conclusions using information gathered from electronic
resources.
•Use grade appropriate curriculum related software.
•Demonstrate ability to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a
variety of sources, to process data, and report results.
GRADE FOUR
Students develop basic technology skills and knowledge using tools to
enhance learning
•Develop basic keyboarding skills.
•Understand the basic function of the components of a computer.
•Develop proficiency in the basic use of computers and application
tools.
•Understand and use appropriate terminology.
Students understand issues of ethics and safety relating to the use of
electronic media
•Demonstrate responsible use of technology.
•Recognize ownership and authorship of software and student and/or
teacher products.
Students apply technology tools for communication, creativity, research,
problem-solving, and decision-making to enhance learning
•Use technology to organize data, interpret information and draw
conclusions.
•Use grade appropriate multimedia reference sources.
•Use a variety of multimedia reference sources with assistance.
•Explore bookmarked web sites.
•Draw conclusions using information gathered from electronic
resources.
8Use grade appropriate curriculum related software.
•Demonstrate ability to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a
variety of sources, to process data, and report results.
•Use a combination of technology tools to produce creative works.
GRADE FIVE
Students develop basic technology skills and knowledge using tools to
enhance learning
•Use proper keyboarding techniques.
•Understand the basic function of the components of a computer.
•Develop proficiency in the basic use of computers and application
tools.
•Understand and use appropriate terminology.
Students understand issues of ethics and safety relating to the use of
electronic media
•Demonstrate responsible use of technology.
•Recognize ownership and authorship of software and student and/or
teacher products.
Students apply technology tools for communication, creativity, research,
problem-solving, and decision-making to enhance learning
•Use technology to organize data, interpret information and draw
conclusions.
•Use grade appropriate multimedia reference sources.
•Use a variety of multimedia reference sources with assistance.
•Explore bookmarked web sites.
•Draw conclusions using information gathered from electronic
resources.
•Use grade appropriate curriculum related software.
• Demonstrate ability to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a
variety of sources, to process data, and report results.
•Use a combination of technology tools to produce creative works.
•Use technology for problem-solving and to develop strategies for
answering questions and making informed decisions.
