4th Grade

4th Grade Tech Standards

Creativity and Innovation:

Students can utilize various multimedia tools to create a well-structured and engaging presentation.

• • • Develop a multimedia presentation incorporating text, images, and audio/video elements using presentation software to showcase a researched topic.

    • Create, edit, and format text on a slide (Keynote, Freeform, etc)

    • Copy and paste, import, or create graphics; change their size and position on an original work 

    • Use painting and drawing tools/applications to create and edit work 

    • Use the voiceover/music tool to improve audio and enhance the presentation

Communication and Collaboration:

Students can engage in structured collaborative projects that involve effective communication and teamwork.

• Collaborate on a digital project or report with peers, assigning specific roles and responsibilities using online collaboration tools like Keynote, Pages, Notes, Numbers, etc.

• Communicate ideas through online communication

• Use teacher-developed guidelines to evaluate projects 

Research and Information Fluency:

Students can gather information from diverse sources and synthesize it into a comprehensive report or presentation.

• Conduct independent research using multiple online resources

• Compile information

• Create a report or presentation with proper citations

• Use content-specific technology tools (measuring devices, environmental probes, sensors, and simulations to gather and analyze data ( i.e. in science use online weather tools and measurement tools)

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making:

Students can apply computational thinking and problem-solving strategies to tackle complex tasks.

• Engage in coding activities or logic puzzles using coding platforms or educational software

• Solve mathematical problems and explain the steps taken to solve the problems with technological programs such as Dreambox.

• Apply logical thinking and use technology tools to solve real-world problems with project-based learning

Digital Citizenship:

Students can demonstrate a deeper understanding of responsible digital citizenship through critical analysis and problem-solving.

• Explain and demonstrate compliance with classroom, and school rules (Acceptable Use Policy) regarding the responsible use of computers and networks

• Explain responsible uses of technology and digital information; describe possible consequences of inappropriate use 

• Explain Fair Use Guidelines for the use of copyrighted materials, and giving credit to media creators

• Identify and explain the strategies for the safe and efficient use of computers

• Demonstrate safe email practices, recognition of potential public exposure of email, and appropriate email etiquette 

• Identify cyberbullying and describe strategies to deal with such a situation 

• Recognize and describe the potential risks and dangers associated with various forms of online communications

• Question AI-generated content for accuracy and bias, and understanding its role as a tool rather than a definitive source.

Technology Operations and Concepts:

Students can develop advanced proficiency in using various digital tools with increased independence and sophistication.

• Use Google Drive to save documents such as Google doc, google form, google slide, PDF 

• Submit assignments through Google Classroom 

• Use menu/toolbar functions (font/size/style/line/spacing/margins) to format, edit and print document

• Copy and paste images within the document and from outside sources (such as screenshots)

• Proofread and edit writing using appropriate resources (dictionary, spell checker, grammar, and thesaurus) 

• Use advanced features of productivity tools (such as formatting, layouts, charts) in word processing or presentation software 

• Use spreadsheets to create graphs, organize information, perform calculations, and solve problems