Elementary

Revised August, 2007

Students in the elementary grades use tutorial programs in math, spelling, word recognition, reading comprehension, science, and social studies. Programs to develop logic/thinking skills are used extensively. The use of the word processor contributes substantially to the success of creative writing classes. Several classes publish a newsletter, create podcasts and student created books. The elementary school has adopted a technology skills list by grade level to insure the regular use of technology by students and teachers.

The following is a list of technology skills that each student should have mastered by the time he/she completes the given grade level:

Kindergarten

Identify the components of a computer (monitor, keyboard, disk drive, CD holder, printer)
On the keyboard, identify numbers, letters, and other commonly used keys such as RETURN/ENTER, space bar, etc.
Demonstrate correct use of hardware and software
Complete eating before using a computer
Press computer keys gently
Leave pencils and crayons at the work tables
Know how to handle a disk and CD correctly
Use curriculum appropriate software in content areas
Use a library catalog with assistance
Understand and use safe practices when using communication devices

Grade 1

Identify uses of technology at school and home
Demonstrate respect for the computer work of others
Know how to handle a disk and CD correctly
Demonstrate correct use of hardware and software
Identify fundamental computer terms (disk, software, hardware, cursor, booting)
On a keyboard, demonstrate the use of letter keys, number keys, and special keys such as the shift key, delete/backspace, space bar, and arrow keys
Use curriculum appropriate software in content areas
Use a library catalog with assistance
Understand and use safe practices when using communication devices

Grade 2

Identify the function of the physical components of a computer system (monitor, keyboard, disk drive, CD holder, printer)
Locate and use symbol keys and special function keys (period, question mark, caps lock, arrow keys, shift, ESC)
Demonstrate correct keyboarding posture and finger placement on the home row keys
Identify word processing terms (word processing, open, save, cursor, print)
Demonstrate correct use of hardware and software
Use curriculum appropriate software in content areas
Use a library catalog independently
Make use of the Internet with teacher assistance
Understand and use safe practices when using communication devices

Grade 3

Identify ways technology changes the lives of people in a community
Understand the ethical and academic issues of plagiarism
Identify the physical components of a computer
Demonstrate correct keyboarding posture and finger placement on the home row keys
Manipulate graphic images from the internet including saving, resizing, and inserting into a text document
Use a word processing program to load, enter, save, and print text
Use curriculum appropriate software in content areas
Demonstrate correct use of hardware and software
Use a library catalog independently
Make use of the Internet with teacher assistance
Understand the need to protect personal information from electronic access
Understand and use safe practices when using communication devices

Grade 4

Identify computers as a way to access information
Understand the ethical and academic issues of plagiarism
Demonstrate keyboarding techniques by submitting writing assignments completed using a word processor
Use a word processing program to edit a paragraph, print, and save changes
Describe the difference between a print database and a computer database
Use curriculum appropriate software in content areas for research and for project organization (Inspiration)
Use a library catalog independently
Use the Internet as a research tool
Understand the need to protect personal information from electronic access
Understand and use safe practices when using communication devices

Grade 5

Describe the influence of technology on life in the United States
Identify and use the computer as a tool for accessing current information
Use a word processing program to copy and move text
Identify and use the functions in word processing utilities including spell checker and tools for formatting and text styles
Compare the process of sending and receiving messages electronically verses non-electronically
Effectively use presentation software such as PowerPoint
Use digital manipulation software such as iMovie and iPhoto to create a story line
Use curriculum appropriate software in content areas for research and for project organization (Inspiration)
Use a library catalog independently
Use a subscription database via the Internet.
Use the Internet as a research tool, and evaluate the validity of material found on the Internet
Explain Internet safety in personal terms, including the use of e-mail and chat rooms
Understand the ethical and academic issues of plagiarism
Understand the need to protect personal information from electronic access
Understand and use safe practices when using communication devices

Grade 6

Understand the ethical and academic issues of plagiarism
Identify and use the functions in word processing utilities including spell checker and tools for formatting and text styles
Organize information using computer spreadsheets to create charts and graphs
Identify and use spreadsheet terms including column, row, cell, and formula
Use commercial software such as PowerPoint to organize and visually display data to draw conclusions
Use digital manipulation software such as iMovie and iPhoto to create a story line
Use the internet to search for desired information using one criteria and two criteria using "and" or "or"
Use a library catalog independently
Use a subscription database via the Internet
Use the Internet as a research tool, and evaluate the validity of material found on the Internet
Explain Internet safety in personal terms, including the use of e-mail and chat rooms
Understand the need to protect personal information from electronic access
Understand and use safe practices when using communication devices