Kindergarten

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Introduced                                                                                                                     Technology Curriculum Page
1. Basic Operations and Concepts.
a. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
1.       Students understand that people use many types of technologies in their daily lives (e.g., computers, cameras, audio/video players, phones, televisions).
2.        Students identify common uses of technology found in daily life.
5.     Students discuss the basic care of computer hardware and various media types (e.g., diskettes, CDs, DVDs, videotapes).
b. Students are proficient in the use of technology.
1.       Students use various age-appropriate technologies for gathering information (e.g., dictionaries, encyclopedias, audio/video players, phones, web resources). 
2.       Students use a variety of age-appropriate technologies for sharing information (e.g., drawing a picture, writing a story).
2. Social, ethical and human issues.
b. Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
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. 
3.       Students discuss the consequences of irresponsible uses of technology resources at home or at school.
c. Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
1.       Students understand that technology is a tool to help them complete a task.
2.       Students understand that technology is a source of information, learning and entertainment. 
3.       Students can identify places in the community where one can access technology. 
3. Technology productivity tools.
a. Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
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. 
3.       Students use a variety of technology tools and applications to promote their creativity. 
5. Technology research tools
a. Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
1.       Students know how to recognize the Web browser and associate it with accessing resources on the internet.
6. Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools
b. Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.
1.       Students identify ways that technology has been used to address real-world problems (personal or community).
 
Taught
1. Basic Operations and Concepts.
a. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
3.        Students recognize, name, and label the major hardware components in a computer system (e.g., computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer). 
 
Mastery
1. Basic Operations and Concepts.
a. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
3.        Students recognize, name, and label the major hardware components in a computer system (e.g., computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer). 
 
Personal tools