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Computer Technology: Literacy and Usage KINDERGARTEN Standard 1.0 Students
will understand basic operations and concepts of technology. Learning
Expectations 1.1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the nature and
operation of technology systems. 1.2. Students will exhibit a proficiency in
the use of technology. 1.3. Students will develop basic skills (alpha numeric
and symbol characters) in using keyboard using the touch system.
Accomplishments K.1.1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the
nature and operation of technology systems. a. Identify the computer as a
machine that helps people work and play. b. Identify and use input devices
such as a disk drive, mouse, keyboard, CDRom, etc. c. Identify and use output
devices such as a disk drive, monitor, printer, CDDrive, etc. d. List the
rules for the proper care of computer equipment e. Demonstrate proper care for
computer and other technologies properly. f. Use and apply appropriate
computer and keyboarding terminology. K.1.2. Students will exhibit a
proficiency in the use of technology. a. Demonstrate proper sequence for
turning on and turning off computers and other technologies. b. Operate a
mouse (click, double-click, click and drag, click and hold/draw. c.
Open/Launch a program/application from an icon d. Quit a program/application.
e. Follow directions in a menu-driven program. f. Minimize and maximize
windows. g. Operate stroll bars. h. Print, save and reopen documents/files
with teach guidance. K.1.3. Students will develops basic skills (alpha,
numeric, and symbol characters) in using keyboard using the touch system. a.
Use the correct hand and body position while applying the proper touch method
of keying for the home row keys (A, S, D, F, J,K, L, ;). b. Use appropriate
hand pressure on mouse and keyboard. c. Operate special purpose keys
(return/enter, spacebar, esc, arrows, shift, backspace). d. Know the relative
position of the alpha/numeric keys. e. Color a drawing of the keyboard
indicating which finger should operate which keys. Performance Indicators By
the end of the second grade the student will be able to • Identify the home
row keys (A, S, D, F, J, K, L, ;). • Have an awareness of the layout of the
computer keyboard • use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control)
and output devices (e.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers,
VCRs, audiotapes, and other technologies. • use keyboarding skills to produce
grade appropriate projects. • use a variety of media and technology resources
for directed and independent learning activities. • communicate about
technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology. • use
developmentally appropriate multimedia resources (e.g., interactive books,
educational software, multimedia encyclopedias) to support learning. Sample
Performance Tasks a. Using pictures of the various parts of a computer (e.g.
disk drive, CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.) and word cards, students
match the words with the pictures and tell what each part does. Using a
checklist to evaluate this task, proficiency would include student application
of this knowledge to components of a real computer. b. Using a checklist,
students will demonstrate how to turn on the computer, open a designated
program, exit that program, and shut down the computer with teacher
supervision. Proficiency of this task is met when all items on the list are
completed. c. Using a word-processing and drawing program, students write
statements, use computer drawing tools to illustrate their statements, and
print them out for presentation to the class. Using a rubric to evaluate this
task, proficiency will show accurate use of word-processing, drawing and
printing. Standard 2.0 Students will understand the importance of social,
ethical, and human issues associated with technology. Learning Expectations
2.1. Students will understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues
related to technology. 2.2. Students will practice responsible use of
technology systems, information literacy, and software. 2.3. Students will
develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong
learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity. Accomplishments
K.2.1. Students will understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues
related to technology. a. Demonstrate the safe use of electronic technologies.
b. Describe how computers are used in our daily living (home and work). c.
Respect the privacy of others. K.2.2. Students will practice responsible use
of technology systems, information literacy, and software. a. Understand and
follow classroom rules for technology use. b. Recognize the importance of
supervised use of technology. c. Notify the teacher immediately if an
inappropriate website appears when using the internet. K.2.3. Students will
develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong
learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity. a. Respect the
rights of others. b. Recognize that technology can be used to assist learning.
Performance Indicators By the end of the second grade the student will be able
to: • work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and
others when using technology. • demonstrate positive social and ethical
behaviors when using technology. • practice responsible use of technology
systems and software. Sample Performance Task a. Using pictures from
magazines, newspapers, and/or drawings, students will make posters of the
different ways computers are used in their lives. The students will then
display and explain their choices of pictures. b. Student will participate in
a classroom discussion of responsible use of technology systems and
information literacy. Standard 3.0 Students will use technology productivity
tools. Learning Expectations 3.1. Students will use technology tools to
enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. 3.2. Students
will use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology enhanced
models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
Accomplishments K.3.1. Students will use technology tools to enhance learning,
increase productivity, and promote creativity. a. Use the computer and
technology resources to practice learning skills such as computer puzzles,
matching games, logical thinking programs, etc. b. Follow directions in a
menu-driven program. c. Identify and explain the function of the icons used in
the various programs. d. Create text using the computer K.3.2. Students will
use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology enhanced
models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works. a. Use the
computer and technology resources to practice learning skills in relation to
other subject areas such as math, science, English, etc. b. Use text, paint,
and/or drawing tools to create simple documents. c. Recognize that different
software programs are design for specific purposes. Performance Indicators: By
the end of the second grade the student will be able to: • Use a variety of
media and technology resources for directed and independent learning
activities. • Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with
support from teachers, family members, or student partners. • Use technology
resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital
cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration
of thoughts, ideas, and stories. Sample Performance Task a. Using a
word-processing and drawing program, students write statements, use computer
drawing tools to illustrate their statements, and print them out for
presentation to the class. Using a rubric to evaluate this task, proficiency
will show accurate use of word-processing, drawing and printing. b. Following
teacher instruction on entering data and making a chart, students will make a
graph. This activity will be evaluated through a teacher observation checklist
with proficiency shown by the printed graph. Standard 4.0 Students will use
technology communications tools. Learning Expectations 4.1. Students will use
telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts,
and other audiences. 4.2. Students will use a variety of media and formats to
communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
Accomplishments K.4.1. Students will use telecommunications to collaborate,
publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences. a. Recognize
and discuss telecommunications as a way to share information electronically.
b. Discuss ways multimedia software is used to communicate information and
ideas. K.4.2. Students will use a variety of media and formats to communicate
information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences. a. Recognize and
discuss telecommunications as a way to share information electronically. b.
Use multimedia software to communicate information and ideas. c. Identify
various technology communication tools such as radio, television, telephone,
internet, e-mail, fax, etc. d. Operate a telephone/cell phone and basic video
and audio equipment. Performance Indicators By the end of the second grade the
student will be able to: • use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical
thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem
solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories. •
gather information and communicate with others using telecommunications with
support from teachers, family members, or student partners. Sample Performance
Task • Using multimedia software, students communicate ideas through text and
graphics by creating letters or class presentations. Proficiency will be
determined using a rubric. Standard 5.0 Students will select and use
appropriate technology research tools. Learning Expectations 5.1 Students will
use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of
sources. 5.2 Students will use technology tools to process data and report
results. 5.3 Students will evaluate and select new information resources and
technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.
Accomplishments NOTE: At this level the teach will direct the activities.
Students use of the internet and other research sources will be determined by
the teacher. Students should be aware that technology can be used for
gathering information. K.5.1. Students will use technology to locate,
evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources. a. Use the
internet to go to a teacher selected sites. b. Print/copy information from
those sites. K.5.2. Students will use technology tools to process data and
report results. a. Discuss what they found at the sites. b. Talk about the
information as to its helpfulness for the assigned task. c. Recognize that
information needs to be organized. Performance Indicators By the end of the
second grade the student will be able to: • use technology resources (e.g.,
puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing
tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts,
ideas, and stories. Sample Performance Task • Given a question or a topic
related to any content area, the student will use developmentally appropriate
technology to respond to the question or collect information on the topic.
Proficiency will be determined using a rubric developed by the teacher.
Standard 6.0 Students will utilize technology problem-solving and
decision-making tools. Learning Expectations 6.1 Students will use technology
resources for solving problems and making informed decisions. 6.2 Students
will employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems
in the real world. Accomplishments K.6.1. Students will use technology
resources for solving problems and making informed decisions. a. Recognize
that computers were created to assist in solving problems. (Computer History)
b. Use a step-by-step process for solving a problem. 1. Order specific steps
in the solution of a problem. 2. Choose the proper steps in the solution of a
problem. 3. Choose and order the steps in the solution of a problem K.6.2.
Students will employ technology in the development of strategies for solving
problems in the real world. a. Use the computer and technology resources as a
learning tool. b. Use multimedia software to express ideas and solve problems.
c. Use some method of storyboarding to create a presentation. Performance
Indicators: By the end of the second grade the student will be able to: • use
technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools,
digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and
illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories. Sample Performance Task •
Students will use the internet with teacher’s assistance to examine selected
websites to acquire information and illustrate thoughts, ideas, or stories
with multimedia software.
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