Goals Standards Objectives Early Elementary K-2 Technology

31.A: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

Students can identify (Kindergarten) and explain use of (1,2):

Kindergarten: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Computer (CPU), Headphones, Speakers

1st Grade: Printer, CD-ROM, Floppy Drive, Hard Drive

2nd Grade: Digital Camera, Network Drive/Folder

31.A.2: Students understand the relationship between one component and another.

Use of keyboard to produce text (for example) on the screen

Use of mouse to move cursor

Functions of mouse buttons

Left click to select

Double click to run program

Keyboard use of key combinations [Shift, etc]

31.B.1: Students properly use the computer and related devices. (Basic Operations)

Use equipment with proper procedures and care.

Know how to insert CD-ROMs or floppy disks into the computer correctly.

Can log on to the network properly

Teaching Note: Use the My Computer window to show students the difference between logging on properly and not being logged in.

Know how to print out a document (without doing so multiple times)

Teaching Note: Reinforce the concept of proper printing behavior by subtracting points for printing multiple times. Can also tie this in to environmental issues; ie., wasted paper and ink.

32.A: Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

Concept of plagiarism is introduced and equated with theft.

ILS cross reference: English/Language Arts Goal 5.B.1b: Analyze and evaluate information acquired from various sources. Cite sources used.

32.A.2: Students understand the ethical and social issues of privacy and respectful behavior

Students are taught not to give out any personal information on-line.

Teaching note: This concept can be equated with the "stranger danger" type of message, or equivalent developmentally appropriate concepts.

The Student Technology Policy states: Students shall respect the privacy rights of others and shall not attempt to access any files or communications created or intended for others.

32.A.4: Societal issues of the digital divide and the roles and uses of technology in daily life

Students understand that not everyone has access to a computer at home.

Lesson Idea: Poll the students as to how many have computers at home (bonus: You can make a simple graph during this lesson as well). Discuss with (ask) them other places they might go to use a computer: Friends or relatives, library, community center. (2nd Grade)

(Students can think of examples where technology is present in their daily life.)

32.B: Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

32.B.1: Students understand how to properly use technology in a responsible manner

Students use the computers and Internet access for educational purposes as directed by the teacher.

Students shall not download software.

Students understand that use of the computers and network resources is a privilege that must be maintained through proper behavior and procedures, or that privilege will be suspended.

Contents of this section are based on the Student Technology Policy as adopted by the School Board, last revised in December, 2002.

32.C: Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

Students properly use software that requires pairs or teams of students (Math Arena, some Orchard titles).

33.A: Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity

33.A.1: Students can identify the hardware best suited to complete a particular task

Students know when to use the mouse or keyboard to perform functions on the computer

33.A.2: Students can identify the correct type of software to use for a particular purpose or outcome.

33.A.3: Students increase their productivity through practice of keyboarding concepts and skills

Kindergarten: Location of keys/letter recognition.

1st Grade: Correct hand positioning.

1st Grade: Introduce key combinations (shift for capitalization).

2nd Grade: Mastery of key combinations (capitalization, question mark and other punctuation/symbols).

2nd Grade: Typing 10 words per minute.

Pages from software manual to be included: Teacher access for program set-up/configuration, How to check student progress.

33.B: Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, preparing publications, and producing other creative works.

33.B.1: Students are capable of producing curriculum-related work using word processing software

Open the Wordpad program (see 31.A.2).

Enter simple text (Name, short sentences, alphabet).

Delete text (using backspace key).

(Assessment Note: Students understand the relationship between the input device (keyboard) and the program (Wordpad) that displays what they are typing.)

Enter properly formatted text (see 33.A.3).

Understand word wrap (correct use of Enter key).

Able to use the print icon for output of their work.

Using the mouse, select a block of text.

Change the formatting of text (font, bold, italics, underline).

Use the Undo option (know the icon associated with the Undo feature).

EE students use Wordpad (included with Windows) for the benchmarks described in this section.

33.B.2: Students are capable of producing curriculum-related work using presentation software

No presentation software used by students in K-2

PowerPoint presentations are used by teachers in grades K-2; this serves two purposes:

As an educational tool based on the content of the slideshow and the act of delivering information using electronic media
As a means of introducing the program to students so that they have a basic familiarity of the slideshow as a finished product and of the multimedia features of PowerPoint.

To be done: Request suggestions from staff for slideshow content; create slideshows for all staff at various grade levels to use; solicit staff produced presentations.

34.A: Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

This material is incorporated mostly into item 32.C.1 and, to a lesser extent, in item 34.B.

34.B: Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

35.A.1: Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Guided use of the Internet to find answers to specific questions. Students are provided with specific sites to visit within which they can find information.

Kindergarten: Able to use a (limited) subject catalogue to find information, using a site such as KidsClick.

1st and 2nd Grade: Able to use a (general) subject catalogue to find information, using a site such as Yahooligans.

To be created: Search tool introductory worksheets: Yahooligans, KidsClick, Ask Jeeves for Kids, Yahoo, Ask Jeeves, Google, Altavista, Clusty, All the Web; Metasearches (various).

35.A.2: Students are able to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of a source of information.

35.C: Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

36.A: Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

36.B: Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

This Curriculum is a rough draft and has not been officially adopted by the School Board. It is subject to change, in fact, comments and suggestions (by staff and the community) are encouraged. Direct any correspondence about the technology curriculum to Bryan Drozd using the subject line "technology curriculum".