Elementary School Overview

From FAS Curriculum

Grades K through 2 – Technology Standards and Expectations – (by the end of Grade 2)
1. Basic Operations and Concepts. a. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.	K	1	2
1. Students understand that people use many types of technologies in their daily lives (e.g., computers, cameras, audio/video players, phones, televisions).	I	TM
2. Students identify common uses of technology found in daily life.	I	TM
3. Students recognize, name, and label the major hardware components in a computer system (e.g., computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer).	M
4. Students identify the functions of the major hardware components in a computer system.		I	TM
5. Students discuss the basic care of computer hardware and various media types (e.g., diskettes, CDs, DVDs, videotapes).	I	M
6. Students proofread and edit their writing using appropriate resources including dictionaries and a class developed checklist both individually and as a group.		I	T
b. Students are proficient in the use of technology.	K	1	2
1. Students use various age-appropriate technologies for gathering information (e.g., dictionaries, encyclopedias, audio/video players, phones, web resources).	I	I T	M
2. Students use a variety of age-appropriate technologies for sharing information (e.g., drawing a picture, writing a story).	I	T	M
3. Students recognize the functions of basic file menu commands (e.g., new, open, close, save, print).		I	M
2. Social, ethical, and human issues. a. Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.	K	1	2
1. Students identify common uses of information and communication technologies.		IT	TM
2. Students discuss advantages and disadvantages of using technology.		I	TM
b. Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.	K	1	2
1. Students recognize that using a password helps protect the privacy of information.		IT	TM
2. Students discuss scenarios describing acceptable and unacceptable uses of age-appropriate technology (e.g., computers, phones, 911, internet, email) at home or at school.	I	T	M
3. Students discuss the consequences of irresponsible uses of technology resources at home or at school.	I	TM
c. Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.	K	1	2
1. Students understand that technology is a tool to help them complete a task.	I	TM
2. Students understand that technology is a source of information, learning and entertainment.	I	TM
3. Students can identify places in the community where one can access technology.	I	TM

3. Technology productivity tools. a. Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.	K	1	2
1. Students know how to use a variety of productivity software (e.g., word processors, drawing tools, presentation software) to convey ideas and illustrate concepts.	I	IT	T
2. Students will be able to recognize the best type of productivity software to use for a certain age-appropriate tasks (e.g., word-processing, drawing, web browsing).		IT	TM
b. Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.	K	1	2
1. Students are aware of how to work with others when using technology tools (e.g., word processors, drawing tools, presentation software) to convey ideas or illustrate simple concepts relating to a specified project.		I	TM
4. Technology communications tools a. Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.	K	1	2
1. Students will identify procedures for safely using basic telecommunication tools (e.g., e-mail, phones) with assistance from teachers, parents, or student partners.		I	TM
b.Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.	K	1	2
1. Students know how to use age-appropriate media (e.g., presentation software, newsletters, word processors) to communicate ideas to classmates, families, and others.		IT	M
2. Students will know how to select media formats (e.g., text, graphics, photos, video), with assistance from teachers, parents, or student partners, to communicate and share ideas with classmates, families, and others.		I	TM
5. Technology research tools a. Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.	K	1	2
1. Students know how to recognize the Web browser and associate it with accessing resources on the internet.	I	T	M
2. Students will use a variety of technology resources (e.g., CD-ROMs, DVDs, search engines, websites) to locate or collect.		I	TM
b. Students use technology tools to process data and report results.	K	1	2
1. Students will interpret simple information from existing age-appropriate electronic databases (e.g., dictionaries, encyclopedias, spreadsheets) with assistance from teachers, parents, or student partners.		IT	TM
c. Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.	K	1	2
1. Students can provide a rationale for choosing one type of technology over another for completing a specific task.		I	TM
6. Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools a. Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.	K	1	2
1. Students discuss how to use technology resources (e.g., dictionaries, encyclopedias, search engines, websites) to solve age-appropriate problems.		I	TM
b. Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.	K	1	2
1. Students identify ways that technology has been used to address real-world problems (personal or community).	I	T	T

1. Basic Operations and Concepts.

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

1. Students discuss ways technology has changed life at school and at home.

2. Students discuss ways technology has changed business and government over the years.

3. Students recognize and discuss the need for security applications (e.g., virus detection, spam defense, popup blockers, firewalls) to help protect information and to keep the system functioning properly.

b. Students are proficient in the use of technology.

1. Students know how to use basic input/output devices and other peripherals (e.g., scanners, digital cameras, video projectors).

2. Students know proper keyboarding positions and touch-typing techniques.

3. Students manage and maintain files on a hard drive or the network.

4. Students demonstrate proper care in the use of hardware, software, peripherals, and storage media.

5. Students know how to exchange files with other students using technology (e.g., e-mail attachments, network file sharing, diskettes, flash drives).

6. Students identify which types of software can be used most effectively for different types of data, for different information needs, or for conveying results to different audiences.

7. Students identify search strategies for locating needed information on the internet.

8. Students proofread and edit writing using appropriate resources (e.g., dictionary, spell check, grammar check, grammar references, writing references) and grade level appropriate checklists both individually and in groups.

2. Social, ethical, and human issues.

a. Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

1. Students identify cultural and societal issues relating to technology.

2. Students discuss how information and communication technology supports collaboration, productivity, and lifelong learning.

3. Students discuss how various assistive technologies can benefit individuals with disabilities.

4. Students discuss the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, and bias of electronic information sources.

b. Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

1. Students discuss scenarios describing acceptable and unacceptable uses of technology (e.g., computers, digital cameras, cell-phones, PDAs, wireless connectivity) and describe consequences of inappropriate use.