Elementary Technology Standards and Objectives

1st Grade

Basic Operations and Concepts

Identify parts of computer

Log on and off independently

Identify and use tool bar to change font, size and color

Use graphics program to create a picture

Navigate teacher-chosen web sites

Use age-appropriate software

Demonstrate opening, using and closing of program

Social, Ethical, Human Issues

Show responsible use of technology and equipment

Follow lab rules

2nd Grade

Basic Operations and Concepts

Increase recognition and use of tool bars

Navigate teacher-chosen web sites

Use age-appropriate software

Start, use and close desk accessories (calculator, paint, etc.)

Find and insert graphics into a document

Social, Ethical, Human Issues

Show responsible use of technology and equipment

Follow lab rules

3rd Grade

Basic Operations and Concepts

Navigate teacher-chosen web sites

Use the Internet to research

Demonstrate use of search engines

Save and retrieve files

Evaluate web sites for appropriateness

Use age-appropriate software

Increase recognition and use of tool and task bars

Understand and use word wrap

Demonstrate appropriate use of printer

Copy and paste graphics into a document

Social, Ethical, Human Issues

Show responsible use of technology and equipment

Follow lab rules

Understand and respect copyright laws

4th Grade

Basic Operations and Concepts

Use spell check to edit

Develop layout and design skills

Save and retrieve images and sound

Understand and create a simple spreadsheet

Use technology to publish individual work

Learn about and create a simple slide show presentation

Use tool and task bars in creation of projects

Social, Ethical, Human Issues

Show responsible use of technology and equipment

Follow lab rules

Understand and respect copyright laws

Technology Tools

Navigate teacher-chosen web sites

Use age-appropriate software

Use the Internet to research for report on core subject

Demonstrate how to use a search engine

Use technology to communicate with others

Use technology resources like calculators and educational software for problem solving

Determine when technology is useful and select appropriate tools

Evaluate electronic resources for accuracy and bias

5th Grade

Basic Operation and Concepts

Use spell check and grammar check to edit

Develop layout and design skills

Save and retrieve images and sound

Understand and create a spreadsheet using basic functions to collect data

Use technology to publish individual work

Create a slide show presentation

Increase knowledge of word processing functions (page set up, tables, columns, etc.)

Understand insert and type over functions

Use tool and task bar in creation of project

Social, Ethical, Human Issues

Show responsible use of technology and equipment

Follow lab rules

Understand and respect copyright rules

Technology Tools

Evaluate resources for accuracy, relevance and bias

Demonstrate how to use a search engine and data base

Determine when technology is useful and select appropriate tools

Demonstrate use of multi windows

Navigate teacher-chosen website

Use age-appropriate software

Use the internet to do research

Use technology to communicate with others

Use technology resources like calculators and educational software for problem solving

6-8th Grade

Basic Operations and Concepts

Use spell check and grammar check to edit

Develop and use layout and design tools

Save and retrieve images and sound

Use spreadsheet formulas to present data

Use technology to publish individual work

Create a slide show presentation using customized backgrounds

Design, publish and present a product using technology resources

Increase knowledge of word processing functions (outlines, page numbering, etc.)

Understand and use proofreader's marks

Solve basic software and hardware problems (volume on, plugged in, re-boot, etc.)

Social, Ethical, Human Issues

Show responsible use of technology and equipment

Follow lab rules

Understand and respect copyright rules

Technology Tools

Evaluate resources for accuracy, relevance and bias

Use a search engine and data base to do research

Determine when technology is useful and select appropriate tools

Demonstrate the use of multi windows

Understand and use scanners and digital cameras

Use technology to communicate with others

Demonstrate how to save and retrieve files using local network drives, USB ports, CD drive, etc.