Kindergarten

Kindergarten Tech Standards

The focus in kindergarten is introducing and familiarizing students with technology in a playful and exploratory manner.

Creativity and Innovation:

Students can use digital tools to explore and play.

• Use digital tools to create a simple drawing

  • Use apps (Freeform, Keynote) to draw, type, highlight (letters, shapes, beginning words) 

• Use storytelling applications to engage in digital stories (chatterpix, and voice record over slides)

• Use interactive games on the iPad (Lexia, Dreambox, BoomCards, etc)

Communication and Collaboration:

Students can engage in basic digital activities with peers.

• • Introduce interactive games 

  • Share digital creations with peers under supervision 

  • Use camera/video/green screen to share creations

Research and Information Fluency:

Students are introduced to  digital information and resources.

• Identify and sort basic digital content (pictures, letters, numbers) in an educational game or interactive activity

• Develop familiarity with basic digital content and navigation

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making:

Students are introduced to basic problem-solving activities in a digital environment.

• Solve simple puzzles or matching games on a tablet or computer

• Practice basic problem-solving using digital tools and programs (Dreambox)

• Introduce simple coding through robotics

Digital Citizenship:

    Students are introduced to simple guidelines for using digital tools and devices.

• Engage in a discussion about digital device etiquette

• Taking turns while using a tablet or computer

• Responsible use of iPads

• How to deal with cyberbullying

Technology Operations and Concepts:

Students develop basic proficiency in using iPads.

• • Practice using touch-screen technology to interact with age-appropriate educational apps or games.

  • Use icons to open applications

  • Locate and use letter and number keys

  • Use basic drawing tools