K-2+benchmarks

Kindergarten to 2nd grade NETS Technology productivity tools A. Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. B. Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

➢ Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities. ➢ Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members, or student partners. ➢ Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories. Suggested tools: Kidspiration, KidPix

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 * Kindergarten || First || Second ||
 * •Learn to use teacher created concept maps Introduction and use of slide show and art work programs || Introduction and Use concept maps and slide Show || Creation of slide shows ||
 * •Learn to use teacher created concept maps Introduction and use of slide show and art work programs || Introduction and Use concept maps and slide Show || Creation of slide shows ||



NETS Social, ethical, and human issues A. Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology. B. Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software. C. Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

1. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom. 2. Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology. 3. Practice responsible use of technology systems and software.

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 * KINDERGARTEN || First || SECOND ||
 * Proper Etiquette toward machines || • Proper Etiquette toward machines || Proper Etiquette toward machines ||



NETS Technology communications tools A. Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences. B. Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

➢ Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories. ➢ Gather information and communicate with others using telecommunications, with support from teachers, family members, or student partners. Suggested Tools: Investigations, Kid Pix, Tabletop, Tabletop Jr., Kidspiration, PowerPoint, Keynote RCSD
 * KINDERGARTEN || FIRST || SECOND ||
 * • Introduction to Drawing Applications • Students will learn the basic tools in the program and toolbars || Students will learn how to save pictures into their folders • Review of how to Save pictures • Students will change ready-made pictures • Students will learn to move pictures • Cut, Copy and Paste • Class will create a multi-media presentation ||
 * • Inserting clip art and graphics• Using Save and Save As • Exposed to digital picture editing • Exposed to Podcasting Using Templates to create multimedia presentations with text or audio ||

Technology research tools A. Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources. B. Students use technology tools to process data and report results. C. Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

➢ Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.

Suggested tools: Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Student Centered Search Engines (Yahooligans, Webpath express,), WorldBook Online


 * KINDERGARTEN || FIRST || SECOND ||
 * • Recognize various Internet browser symbols. • Recognize the need for accessing and using information • Go to the Internet via posted links || • Recognize the need for accessing and using information • Introduction to basic terminology, simple single-word search • Introduction to basic commands in a Web browser Accessing Library Resources through the Web. || • Recognize the need for accessing and using information • Working knowledge of basic commands in a Web browser Accessing Library Resources through the Web. ||

Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools A. Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions. B. Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world. ➢ Use technology resources (e.g., logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.

Suggested tools: I-life, KidPix, PowerPoint, Keynote, Kidspiration, Investigations, Word, WorldBook Online, Wiggleworks Basic operations and concepts A. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. B. Students are proficient in the use of technology. ➢ Use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (e.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, VCRs, audiotapes, and other technologies. ➢ Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities. ➢ Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology. ➢ Use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources (e.g., interactive books, educational software, elementary multimedia encyclopedias) to support learning. •
 * KINDERGARTEN ||  || FIRST || SECOND ||
 * KINDERGARTEN || FIRST || SECOND ||
 * Introduce the following terms, concepts and skills: • “logging in" and "logging out", file management", saving” • “printing” • “drawing basic shapes” • “highlighting” • “inserting” Demonstrates proper care of technology e.g. not touching the screen. || Save a Document • Entering and Highlighting text • Format text size and font • Insert graphics from Library • Resize and Move Graphics • Create lines using the Line tool • Draw basic shapes •Learn to use teacher created concept maps Demonstrates proper care of technology Performs computer operations efficiently • Cut, Copy and Paste • Command of Line Spacing and text alignment • Text Boxes || Using Save and Save As • Inserting Graphics from several sources • Introduction to hyperlinking •Learn to use teacher created concept maps Demonstrates proper care of technology Performs computer operation efficiently Use basic troubleshooting and appropriate ‘help’ features Determines when technology is useful and selects the appropriate tool • Exposed to Network Folders and can use the ?? ||

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