Elementary

Elementary Goals:

K-2 The student will practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software. • Know the school’s rules for using computers. • Understand the importance of protecting personal information or passwords. • Understand the basic principles of the ownership of ideas.
 * __K-5__**
 * __ - Students will become responsible digital citizens through experience with the internet and electronic collaboration. __**

The student will use technology responsibly//. //  • Demonstrate respect for the rights of others while using computers. • Understand the responsible use of equipment and resources.

3-5 The student will demonstrate knowledge of ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology. • Identify how technology has changed society in areas such as communications, transportation, and the economy. • Discuss ethical behaviors when using information and technology. The student will practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software. • Understand the need for the school division’s acceptable use policy. • Discuss the rationale of fair use and copyright regulations. • Follow rules for personal safety when using the Internet.

The student will demonstrate knowledge of technologies that support collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity. • Work collaboratively when using technology. • Practice and communicate respect for people, equipment, and resources. • Understand how technology expands opportunities for learning.


 * __- Students will become literate with 21st century tools, including Web 2.0 applications.__**

K-2

The student will demonstrate knowledge of the nature and operation of technology systems. • Identify the computer as a machine that helps people at school, work, and play. • Use technology to demonstrate the ability to perform a variety of tasks; among them turning on and off a computer, starting and closing programs, saving work, creating folders, using pull-down menus, closing windows, dragging objects, and responding to commands. The student will demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology. • Demonstrate the use of mouse, keyboard, printer, multimedia devices, and earphones. • Use multimedia resources such as interactive books and software with graphical interfaces. 3-5

The student will demonstrate knowledge of the nature and operation of technology systems. • Discuss common uses of computers in their daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide. • Communicate about basic technology components with appropriate terminology. The student will demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology. • Use skills and procedures needed to operate various technologies such as scanners, digital cameras and hand-held computers. • Identify basic software applications such as word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.

- Students will evaluate and select digital information and applications based on their appropriateness to a specific task.__**
 * __- Students will interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.