STUDENT INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
(ICT) MINIMUM COMPETENCIES
Grades 3-4
These competencies are to be mastered by the completion of Grade 4 in conjunction with ISTE NETSS (National Educational Technology Standards for Students) (Information and Communications Technology Standards), and
The student will:
a. Use common input and output devices effectively.
b. Solve simple operating problems.
c. Know the difference between a stand-alone and a network computer.
d. Have a basic understanding of a computer network.
Productivity
a. Understand the use of technology as a tool for learning.
b. Launch programs from the desktop.
c. Use menus to open, close, and save files.
d. Save to a Word document.
e. Compose, edit, revise, and print documents using a word processing program.
f. Load and save documents from removable media, hard drive or file server.
g. Insert / change CDs.
h. Use a simple spreadsheet.
i. Access and edit an existing digital image from a clipart source or electronic source.
j. Integrate graphics into a word processing document.
k. Create a simple multimedia presentation.
l. Develop file management skills: create folders; recognize and navigate a file management path to the local or network drive; retrieve folders and files.
m. Demonstrate conscientious use of printers, copiers, ink or toner, and paper.
Communication, Research and Thinking Skills
a. Read, write, and send E-mail, if the school provides it, for curricular purposes. Adhere to the Responsible Use of Technology Policy in the use of E-mail.
b. Use electronic encyclopedias and other reference resources.
c. Access supplied Web addresses.
d. Navigate Web sites.
e. Use the Internet for curriculum-related research.
f. Use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources in problem-solving and decision-making activities.
Keyboarding
a. Use correct fingering positioning to key all letters. Keep fingers on the home row.
b. Emphasize accuracy, correct fingering and posture rather than number of words per minute.
Social Ethical Legal
a. Observe ICT lab/classroom rules and policies.
b. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others on ICT projects.
c. Be respectful of others when using and sharing equipment and resources.
d. Respect privacy and security of others' work.
e. Understand and observe copyright laws.
f. Understand and observe the Responsible Use of Technology Policy.
g. Identify and discuss Internet safety concerns.
h. Practice Christian values in working collaboratively with Information and Communications Technology in the classroom.